While Tang San was enjoying his victory, Ye Lingling felt overwhelming guilt for losing the battle because of her.
She didn't want to face her teammates, so she ran toward the exit.
Yu Tianheng's eyes lingered on the departing Tang San. He clenched his fists, furious at the bastard who had stooped so low to win. But Dugu Yan reminded him.
"We'll deal with that scum later. First, let's check on Lingling. I'm worried about her."
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng reluctantly turned away from Tang San. His teammates were more important than revenge.
Soon, the rest of the team chased after Ye Lingling and reached their lounge, where they rested.
Dugu Yan opening the door but paused and told them,
"You guys wait here. I'll talk to her first."
They nodded, understanding Ye Lingling's nature and knowing it was better for Dugu Yan to comfort her alone first.
While Dugu Yan went inside, the boys began cursing Tang San for his despicable actions.
Upon entering, Dugu Yan saw Ye Lingling's eyes red from crying.
"Dugu Yan, sorry… we lost because of me."
"Lingling, it's not your fault we lost. It's my fault, I didn't protect you. If I had done my job, that despicable guy could never have reached you," Dugu Yan said, her expression dark with anger.
While the Emperor Team was calming Ye Lingling down, Yu Xiaogong reunited with Tang San.
"Tang San, you have done very well," he praised.
Hearing his teacher's words, Tang San wore a prideful expression.
Soon, teacher and disciple left the Soul Arena together and returned to the academy, their "praising session" beginning as they praised each other endlessly.
Seeing this, Rongrong went to Soto City to play, unwilling to listen.
If anyone had overheard their conversation, they would have spat in their faces.
Meanwhile, with the help of Fatty and Oscar, the poisoned Mubai, Bai Lang, and Hu Ge were escorted to the resting area.
Flander and Zhao Wuji rushed there. Upon arrival, seeing them injured, they hurried to check their condition.
Noticing the effects of poison, their brows furrowed.
"You guys are poisoned. Wait here, we'll bring a healer."
They were about to leave when a knock came at the door.
"Dean Flander, Teacher Zhao, your disciple Qin Ming is here to meet you."
Hearing this, Flander and Zhao Wuji were surprised.
They opened the door to see Qin Ming and greeted him warmly.
When Qin Ming saw Mubai and the others lying in bed, he asked worriedly,
"What happened to the juniors?"
Flander sighed and said,
"They were poisoned in battle. We were about to look for a healer."
"What?!" Qin Ming was shocked. I already warned Dugu Yan to remove the poison, but she didn't follow my instructions!
"Dean Flander, I apologize on behalf of my students," he said, bowing with sadness.
"Your students?" Flander and Zhao Wuji caught his words.
"Yes, I am the leader of the Emperor Team."
Hearing this, Flander and Zhao Wuji were surprised and happy for their disciple.
"Dean, Teacher Zhao, wait for me. I will bring someone to heal the juniors."
"Okay."
Qin Ming rushed toward the Emperor Team lounge after saying this.
Soon, he reached the room and rushed inside.
Dugu Yan was comforting Ye Lingling while the others also tried to console her.
Seeing someone enter, they looked up and stood quickly.
"Teacher."
They were nervous, thinking he would be disappointed in them for losing. But instead, they were stunned by his angry words.
"Dugu Yan, how could you do this?"
They looked at her, confused. Dugu Yan herself was bewildered, what had she done wrong?
"I told you to remove the poison, but you just poisoned them and left!"
Hearing this, they were shocked that their teacher was worried about a team that had won through underhanded tactics.
"Teacher, you saw how they won the match, yet you still worry about them?" Yu Tianheng said, supporting his girlfriend.
Qin Ming ignored his words. He only cared about healing his juniors.
"Enough. Dugu Yan, come with me and remove the poison. And apologize. Ye Lingling, you will come to heal them."
Dugu Yan showed an aggrieved expression. She hadn't done anything wrong, yet her teacher was blaming her.
The Emperor Team members wore dark expressions. Their teacher was siding with opponents who had won despicably. But out of respect, they didn't protest. They swallowed their anger and said,
"Okay, Teacher. Let's go."
All of them went toward Shrek's resting place.
"Dean Flander, Teacher Zhao, I brought healers," Qin Ming said respectfully.
The Emperor Team was surprised by his tone, he was showing more respect than he ever did to academy directors, who were level 80s.
After greeting, Flander noticed the Emperor Team's angry expressions towards them. He also felt embarrassed about how they had won.
The whole room became awkwardly silent.
Seeing this, Qin Ming broke the silence.
"Dugu Yan, why are you standing there? Remove the poison from them," he ordered.
Dugu Yan was forced to comply. Because of her teacher, she had no choice but to obey.
She approached and removed the poison from them, while Qin Ming ordered Ye Lingling to heal their injuries. She followed with a gloomy face.
After saving them, Qin Ming ordered them to apologize.
"Teacher…" Yu Tianheng had enough. This was humiliation. No matter how much he respected his teacher, this was too much.
Sensing things were about to escalate, Flander interrupted and said,
"Qin Ming, calm down. Injuries are common in battle. Since they're healed, let's go have a drink."
"Okay."
Qin Ming agreed and left with him.
The Emperor Team felt deeply aggrieved, they had never faced such humiliation.
Feeling helpless, they returned to their hotel.
Dugu Yan was in a foul mood, and Yu Tianheng tried to comfort her.
Seeing them together, Ye Lingling didn't want to disturb them. She decided to take a walk to relax.