The past few days of being injured were absolute torture for Ma Hongjun, thanks to the evil fire raging within him.
He could only lie in bed, unable to go anywhere, not even to find Cuihua in the village.
Today, he could finally get out of bed, only to discover he had become a hideous monster. His entire body was covered in terrifying skin, a fact that utterly crushed him.
What terrified him even more was that his current ugly appearance had been witnessed by four female students, instantly dealing the most severe blow to his self-esteem.
Dai Mubai leaned against his bed, his body stiff, and tried to comfort him, "If it's too much, just don't get a girlfriend. You can wear a mask in the future, and spend money at a brothel. They'll still be willing to do business with you."
"I have to go every three to five days, where am I going to get that much money?" Ma Hongjun wailed, tears streaming down his face.
Ao Tian watched for a while before losing interest and walking out.
He was somewhat amused and annoyed. Just how angry was Gu Yue Na to punish Ma Hongjun like this?
Some fire energy still lingered within Ma Hongjun's skin, and it couldn't be cleared in a short amount of time.
After Ao Tian left, Dai Mubai asked, "Tang San, you obtained your third spirit ring?"
Tang San nodded. "Yes, I've advanced to Soul Elder, but I don't know what level my soul power has reached."
Oscar said with envy, "Dai, not only did Tang San become a Soul Elder, but he also obtained a Spirit Bone while absorbing his spirit ring. His luck is truly heaven-defying."
"Spirit Bone?" Dai Mubai exclaimed in shock.
Even Ma Hongjun, who had been crying, stopped and looked at Tang San in shock.
Oscar nodded. "That's right, and it's also the most precious External Spirit Bone among all Spirit Bones."
As a prince of the Star Luo Empire, how could Dai Mubai not know about Spirit Bones? He knew far more about their power than Oscar did.
Dai Mubai was envious and jealous that Tang San had obtained a Spirit Bone, especially an outstanding External Spirit Bone. For a moment, he even considered killing Tang San to take the bone.
However, after a moment's thought, he gave up the idea. If he killed Tang San, how could Shrek Academy tolerate him?
Tang San asked, "Are you feeling better?"
Dai Mubai smiled wryly, "Ao Tian was too heavy-handed. I've been healing for days, and because of my Martial Soul, my body's recovery ability is relatively strong. I can move around a little now."
"I'm going to challenge Ao Tian tomorrow," Tang San said.
"You're going to challenge him?" Dai Mubai exclaimed.
Tang San nodded, "I've been waiting for this day for a long time."
Dai Mubai quickly said, "Even I, giving it my all, couldn't beat him. Isn't challenging him just asking for trouble? You might end up like me."
Until now, Dai Mubai still couldn't figure it out. Ao Tian was only at Rank 31, yet he had been utterly humiliated without even using his martial soul.
These past few days, although Dai Mubai couldn't move, his mind had been working overtime. With his Rank 37 strength and the White Tiger Martial Soul's power, to get beaten like that, the opponent must have had Soul Ancestor level strength.
This thought filled him with dread. Possessing Soul Ancestor level combat power with only Rank 31 soul power—just how monstrous a talent was that? And just how powerful was that Golden Dragon Martial Soul?
During these days of severe injury, Dai Mubai had made up his mind: he would avoid provoking Ao Tian in the future if at all possible.
Could any woman's beauty be more important than his own life?
Tang San said, "I have some confidence. I will use all my Hidden Weapons, and with my breakthrough to Soul Elder, there's still some hope of defeating Ao Tian."
Dai Mubai's expression cleared as he nodded. "Your Hidden Weapons are indeed terrifying. Even Teacher Zhao was hit. It's really possible you could defeat Ao Tian. If you beat him, then the title of Shrek Academy's number one student will be yours."
Tang San said, "I don't care about the title. Defeating Ao Tian has been my goal for many years. I believe I will achieve it one day, and it's very likely to be tomorrow."
"You're going to fight Ao Tian?" Flender's voice suddenly rang out from outside.
Tang San and the others turned to see Flender walking in.
Tang San quickly said, "Yes, Dean. I have already arranged a battle with Ao Tian for tomorrow."
Flender said, "The battle will be held on the training ground. Remember to call me when it starts. Ao Tian is too ruthless; I'm worried you'll end up like Mubai."
"Understood, Principal," Tang San replied.
Flender said, "I already heard from Zhao Wuji. You gained a lot from your trip to the Star Dou Great Forest. You need to work harder in your cultivation and not disappoint us or your teacher."
"I will," Tang San said.
Flender went to Ma Hongjun's bedside, took out a black mask and a green hat, and said, "I bought these for you in Soto City today. Wear them when you go out from now on."
Ma Hongjun immediately rushed to Flender, hugged his leg, and cried, "Teacher, I don't want to wear a mask for the rest of my life! You have to help me!"
Flender felt both heartache and helplessness. "I don't want to see you like this either. I invited all the best healer Soul Masters in Soto City to examine you, but they couldn't do anything. When the opportunity arises, I'll take you to Heaven Dou City (Imperial Capital). There are many strong people there; someone will be able to heal your injuries."
Saddened, Ma Hongjun put on the mask and hat, immediately concealing the terrible skin on his head and face.
"Teacher, this green hat doesn't match the black mask. You should buy a green mask or a black hat," Ma Hongjun said.
"That store only had this one hat left. I didn't feel like going anywhere else, so just make do with it," Flender said.
He didn't say anything more and left.
Dai Mubai said, "Tang San, I'll watch your fight with Ao Tian tomorrow."
Tang San asked, "Are you in a condition to do that?"
Dai Mubai got out of bed and walked a few stiff and slow steps, saying, "I can still get there."
"Right, what spirit skill did Zhu Qing get?" Dai Mubai asked.
Tang San said, "Her third spirit skill is Nether Slash, a powerful single-target attack spirit skill."
"So it's really her, a twelve-year-old Soul Elder with the Nether Cat Martial Soul." Dai Mubai exclaimed in surprise.
Families with long histories always research their own Martial Souls to a certain extent, developing theories best suited to their Martial Souls. Their soul skills are basically the same.
"I'll head back first then," Tang San said, and left with Oscar.
As soon as Tang San and the other left, Ma Hongjun angrily said, "Dai Mubai, you really have no good intentions! You said you wanted to help me pursue Zhu Qing, but now you're setting your sights on her. Are you even human?"
Dai Mubai glanced at Ma Hongjun and said, "Do you think she'd even look at you in your current state?"
Ma Hongjun was hit where it hurt, and he was instantly furious. "Do you believe I can burn you into the same mess as I am?"
Dai Mubai was startled. He currently had no combat power. If Ma Hongjun really came at him, he might really end up looking like Ma Hongjun. He was originally handsome, how could he accept such a thing?
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it," Dai Mubai quickly apologized. "Let me explain. Actually, my family and Zhu Qing's family have a deep connection. The two families have been intermarrying for generations, and Zhu Qing and I can also use the Martial Soul fusion skill, the Nether White Tiger. So, no matter how you look at it, she and I are more suitable. Don't worry, I know so many beautiful women, I can introduce you to a few. If you just want to have fun, I can also create opportunities for you…"
Dai Mubai understood that once he decided to pursue Zhu Qing, he would have to abandon his other girlfriends.
Therefore, to appease Ma Hongjun's anger, giving those women to Ma Hongjun was also an option.
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