"Teacher, I'm actually here to discuss an investment with your dean, Flender. Given my girlfriend's talent, I believe it's only a matter of time before she joins Shrek Academy officially."
"To be frank, while Shrek Academy has a great reputation, the current facilities seem a bit too outdated. I hope you'll allow me to accompany my girlfriend through the next part of the exam. That way, I can also take a look at what needs improving."
"If that's not acceptable, then as unfortunate as it may be, I'll have no choice but to take her to another academy."
After Su Xiaoqi finished speaking, he stood calmly, waiting for the other party's reply. He was certain they would say yes.
This was a place that even charged for registration—no way they'd turn down a potential cash cow like him showing up with an offer of free money.
Li Yusong's expression was conflicted. Of course, he didn't want to lose Zhu Zhuqing, such a gifted student—especially when the man beside her was willing to invest in them. He knew better than anyone just how broke Shrek Academy was. He himself hadn't been paid in months.⁽⁵⁾
But what concerned him now was Dai Mubai. Based on his earlier reaction, it seemed he had recognized the girl's identity.
Dai Mubai was even more anxious. He had now fully confirmed Zhu Zhuqing's identity. If she left now, it would be nearly impossible to find her again later. However, his pride wouldn't allow him to speak up on behalf of Su Xiaoqi, the man who had taken his fiancée. Honestly, the fact that he hadn't already punched him was the peak of his current self-restraint.
"If you don't let him in, then I won't register either."
At that moment, Ning Rongrong—who had been silently enjoying the drama—suddenly spoke up. She'd seen enough to know that these three definitely had a story. And if there was anything she loved, it was drama.
"And you are?" Li Yusong turned to Ning Rongrong, who was standing on Su Xiaoqi's other side. He had assumed she was just tagging along with them.
"Hmph." Ning Rongrong snorted coldly, then activated her Martial Soul. Two yellow spirit rings immediately appeared beneath her.
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
This time, both Tang San and Li Yusong exclaimed in shock.
Xiao Wu tugged on Tang San's sleeve and asked curiously, "Brother, what's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Is that a strong Martial Soul?"
"Xiao Wu, the so-called Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is..." Tang San began to explain, taking the opportunity to show off his knowledge.
Meanwhile, Li Yusong was already asking about Ning Rongrong's identity.
"My father is Ning Fengzhi."⁽¹⁾
Ning Rongrong declared proudly, then turned to Su Xiaoqi and said, "Since they won't let you in, let's go find another academy."
"Wait, wait!" Li Yusong blurted out anxiously. "If he's a friend of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, of course he can come in."
"Mubai, bring them in to take the second part of the exam."
This was the daughter of the clan leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan! If he let her slip away and Flender found out... forget about getting his salary—he'd probably be skinned alive.
"Yes, sir." Dai Mubai responded, giving Zhu Zhuqing a deep look before turning to Tang San with a smile. "Come with me."
"Let's go," Su Xiaoqi said as he and Zhu Zhuqing followed behind, completely ignoring Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong wasn't bothered. She ran after Su Xiaoqi and teased, "Hey, that guy looked like he hated your guts. Did you steal his girlfriend or something?"
"I just did you a huge favor. Don't you think you should thank me?"
No matter what she asked, Su Xiaoqi completely ignored her, which infuriated Ning Rongrong.
"What a dump. Even dogs wouldn't want to come here," Su Xiaoqi muttered as he looked around.
Zhu Zhuqing pinched him hard and said irritably, "Who are you insulting?"
"Ouch—" Su Xiaoqi sucked in a sharp breath and said pitifully, "I meant you're the most beautiful sight in this whole place."
"Hmph. That's more like it." Zhu Zhuqing's face finally broke into a faint smile.
At that moment, a voice from ahead called out about selling sausages.
Su Xiaoqi's eyes lit up. He turned to Zhu Zhuqing. "Zhuqing, give me a gold soul coin—I wanna buy something."
"You're not eating that disgusting stuff. If you're hungry, we'll go to Soto City later."
Zhu Zhuqing instantly thought of Oscar's disgusting incantation and felt nauseated. She couldn't even bear to look at the sausages, let alone eat them.
"Zhuqing, I really need this stuff. I'll explain later."
As a 21st-century person, Su Xiaoqi wasn't the least bit bothered by Oscar's chant. Those recovery sausages were incredibly useful. Though they only lasted twelve hours, they would let him push his body to the limit during training.
"I'll buy them for you." Ning Rongrong chimed in. "It's just sausages."
"No need for you to butt in," Zhu Zhuqing snapped. "If he wants it, I'll buy it."
She grabbed Su Xiaoqi's arm and led him toward Oscar's sausage stand.
Naturally, Dai Mubai had noticed all of this.
"Brother, should we go warn them?" Xiao Wu asked. She'd wanted to try the sausage before but had since developed a phobia after Dai Mubai explained it.
"No need," Dai Mubai replied coldly. "The sausage won't harm them. It'll just gross them out."
Tang San shook his head at Xiao Wu, not wanting to get involved in Dai Mubai's drama with the others.
Seeing two pretty girls approaching, Oscar's eyes lit up. He greeted them enthusiastically, "Handsome guy, beautiful ladies—want to try a sausage? Oscar's sausages are tasty and cheap!"
Su Xiaoqi placed a gold soul coin on Oscar's cart and said, "Boss, I want everything you've got on the cart and all the sausages you can make. I want every single one—don't miss a sausage. Start cooking."
"Huh?" Oscar was stunned. He'd never had such a big-spending customer before.
Su Xiaoqi chuckled. "What are you waiting for? Get to it!"
"Ah, right—coming!"
As Oscar got to work, Ning Rongrong tried to sneak a sausage, but Su Xiaoqi smacked her hand away.
"If you want one, ask him to make a fresh one for you later. My treat."
Hearing that, Ning Rongrong didn't mind the slap anymore. She even started rushing Oscar to hurry up.
"Here you go. All packed up. Thanks for your business!"
Su Xiaoqi didn't take the sausages. He frowned and said, "Buddy, this isn't the right amount. I said everything on the cart and everything you can make. Not a single sausage less. Get back to it."
"This..." Oscar hesitated. He knew his own issue. If he had to recite that chant, the customer might back out. He didn't want to lose that gold coin.
At that moment, Dai Mubai led Tang San and Xiao Wu over. "Oscar, make it. I want to see if he'll still eat your sausage after you chant. He already paid—he can't back out now."
Su Xiaoqi smiled. "Don't worry. As long as there's nothing wrong with the sausage, I'll take it."
"Alright then." Oscar sighed and reluctantly extended his right hand. In a sleazy tone, he chanted:
"I, your daddy, have a big sausage!"⁽²⁾
Golden light immediately gathered in his palm. Moments later, an identical sausage materialized in his hand.
"Ugh..."Ning Rongrong, Tang San, and Xiao Wu were all stunned by the lewd chant. Even though Zhu Zhuqing had seen it in the anime, she still felt grossed out witnessing it in person. Dai Mubai simply watched with a mocking expression.
Sensing their disgust, Oscar quickly tried to explain, "I'm a food-type soul master. Our Martial Souls require incantations to activate. It's not that I want to say that line—it's just how it works. But I swear my sausages are completely safe. I'll stake my life on it!"
Su Xiaoqi grinned and, to everyone's shock, took the sausage and began eating it bite by bite.
"Zhuqing, it tastes great. Super fragrant and juicy. Want one too?"
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