Chapter 115: Unlucky Ning Rongrong Arrives, Friends Only Cost Three Hundred Million
"Xiaogang, you have to pull yourself together."
Liu Erlong looked worriedly at the irrational Yu Xiaogang, urgently grabbed his arm, and earnestly advised him.
"Move aside, I need to be alone."
Yu Xiaogang shook off Liu Erlong's hand. At this moment, he no longer had his previous high-spirited look but looked withered.
His eyes had lost their luster; he walked with heavy steps, stopping and starting, his heart filled with boundless desolation.
What use was this third Soul Skill to him? Wait another fifty years to release a loud fart? And blow himself, already half in the grave, to death?
"Xiaogang, have you forgotten what Xiao San said? Your aptitude has also improved, and you might break through to Soul Ancestor in the future."
Liu Erlong was afraid Yu Xiaogang couldn't handle the blow and would run away again, leaving her behind. She was also foolish, insisting on being with Yu Xiaogang.
However, she underestimated Yu Xiaogang this time. He was now eagerly anticipating the Shrek Seven Devils participating in the All-Continent Soul Master Competition and winning the championship, so he, as the leading teacher, could majestically go to claim the glory belonging to the champion team.
Even if you beat Yu Xiaogang to death, he wouldn't want to leave now. This was the only path to prove his great theory and to prove he wasn't a good-for-nothing.
"Yes, I can still cultivate. I still have a chance to obtain a fourth soul ring."
Yu Xiaogang's originally lifeless eyes suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, and he said with certainty, "That's right, I can still cultivate! When the time comes, I must personally choose my fourth soul ring."
Thinking of his third Soul Skill, Yu Xiaogang's expression fell. He believed Flender had deliberately found this Thunderclap Beast to play a trick on him.
Flender felt innocent. 'You didn't absorb the lightning attribute from the soul ring.'
'You only absorbed the "clap" part of "Thunderclap", not the "thunder".
Wouldn't that just make the fart louder? How could he be blamed?'
Was he, Flender, born to make excuses and take the blame for a good-for-nothing like you?
"Hmm, when the time comes, I'll take you to Sunset Forest to personally obtain your fourth soul ring. We won't let Flender go; he's simply ill-intentioned."
Liu Erlong's eyebrows arched; she was displeased with the Thunderclap Soul Beast Flender had caught. Making her Xiaogang so sad was simply unforgivable.
She completely forgot that when Flender brought the Thunderclap Beast, she and Yu Xiaogang had been grinning widely and cackling with laughter.
Now that it had failed, oh well, the blame still had to be borne by the Doglicker Flender.
"Alright, let's first arrange Xiao San and the others' future training."
It had to be said, Yu Xiaogang adjusted his emotions quite quickly. No matter what, he was like an unkillable cockroach, recovering very quickly.
The two arrived at the Shrek Seven Devils' exclusive training ground.
At this time, Tang San and a few others were still carrying rocks, running laps around the training field.
That's right, running laps.
After Liu Erlong heard about Yu Xiaogang's training method, she immediately declared that Shrek Academy would use this method for all training.
Whether they were Auxiliary type Soul Masters, Battle type Soul Masters, or Defense type Soul Masters, all of them had to carry rocks and run laps.
The gravity devices originally bought from Spirit Hall were not used.
Because Yu Xiaogang had said that such things would make students lazy and lack initiative, which was undesirable and should be abolished, and that training by carrying rocks and running would better inspire students' fighting spirit.
Despite these words sounding unreliable, Liu Erlong still believed them. She didn't think twice when hearing Yu Xiaogang's words.
It could be said that love had controlled both her brain and body; infatuation replaced thought, and the students became mere material for Xiaogang to display his talents.
Originally, there were still many instructors from the former Blue Tyrant Academy who severely criticized Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's actions, but alas.
Liu Erlong simply did as she pleased. This was her Academy, and those who came to her Academy had to obey her commands and Xiaogang's arrangements.
This was all for her pure love; love lasts forever.
Thus, a large number of instructors left. Now, only that group of half-baked teachers from the old Shrek Academy remained.
Because there were fewer teachers, and students couldn't tolerate this method of small gains with great physical harm, those with some background simply dropped out. Why bother suffering here when they could go to any other advanced academy?
Only some commoner students with no strength or background remained, miserably staying at Shrek Academy. After all, it was still an advanced academy, so it should still have some prestige.
But soon, they became numb. Shrek Academy added another fee called 'medicinal material fees'.
It was said to be for treating physical injuries caused by training. For those commoner students, this was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.
If we had money, why would we come to your Blue Tyrant Academy? Didn't you originally advertise that you only accepted commoner Soul Masters? Now you're treating us like leeks to be harvested.
The key was that they had no money to exploit either.
Consequently, a large number of commoners dropped out and went to ordinary academies. Only a few exceptionally stubborn students continued to stay at Shrek Academy, as it was an advanced academy, and it sounded good to say they were there.
This led to Shrek Academy having very few people now. On the vast training field, only two or three unfamiliar faces could be seen moving around.
The rest were the Shrek Seven Devils, who were currently running laps, except for Ning Rongrong. This was because there was a fear that Ning Rongrong would completely integrate into Shrek Academy.
Ning Fengzhi had first taken her back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, planning for her to return after a month and teach her methods to win over people's hearts, to see if Ning Rongrong could attract some Shrek people to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Rongrong had no objections to this. She also hoped that Shrek Academy and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could mutually assist each other.
Shrek Academy could select talents for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could provide financial support to Shrek Academy. Their relationship would also become stronger, and she wouldn't have to choose between the two.
Thus, Ning Rongrong returned to Shrek Academy early to meet her teammates whom she hadn't seen for several days.
As soon as she returned, Ning Rongrong was stunned. Her eyes widened, revealing an expression of disbelief as she looked at the six Shrek members, and soul rings on their bodies.
This wasn't wrong, but then, how did these people suddenly successfully break through a major realm? Her teammates were all Soul Elders. How were they all Soul Ancestors now? Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng had even directly broken through to the Soul King.
Is this still Shrek Academy?
"Rongrong, you're back."
Seeing Ning Rongrong, the sucker, return, Tang San immediately walked over, with a gentle smile, as if bathed in the morning breeze.
"What's wrong, Tang San?"
Ning Rongrong looked at the cheerful Tang San and felt that something was off. Ning Fengzhi had told her that anyone who spoke to her in such a manner never had good intentions.
"A few days ago, we obtained some Immortal Herbs, so our strength greatly increased. That's why I specially saved one for you."
As Tang San spoke, he took out a finely crafted jade box he had prepared beforehand. Upon opening it, inside was the Beautiful Silk Tulip, emitting a golden halo.
Fearing Ning Rongrong wouldn't understand the value of this Immortal Herb, Tang San explained it further and revealed the news that the Immortal Herb could evolve Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul.
"Can it evolve my Martial Soul? Thank you, Tang San."
After hearing this, Ning Rongrong's expression became excited. Her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had been pursuing the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul for thousands of years.
Except for the first generation ancestor, no one had been able to awaken the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul again. Now, with the opportunity right before her, how could she not be excited?
Just as she was about to reach out and take the jade box, Tang San pulled it back.
"What's wrong, Tang San?"
Ning Rongrong asked with some curiosity. From what others had just said, Tang San had directly given away Immortal Herbs; what was the situation with her?
"This Immortal Herb is extremely precious, appearing only once in ten thousand years."
As Tang San spoke, he coughed a few times and cleared his throat before slowly extending three fingers.
"Given that we are friends, I'll only charge you three hundred million golden soul coins. Then this Beautiful Silk Tulip will be yours."
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