While Dugu Bo started moving, Shrek's group was seething with anger at the injustice they had suffered, yet powerless in the face of a Title Douluo.
Everyone left the Imperial Academy with Heavy frustration in their hearts.
Yu Xiaogang's face was as dark as a pot, filled with bitterness from losing the chance to use the academy's resources to strengthen his disciple and raise his own fame in the tournament by exploiting the academy's position.
Now all his plans were ruined because Dai Mubai had beaten the Fourth Prince. The more Yu Xiaogang thought about it, the angrier he became.
He was already scheming what resources to demand from Mubai as compensation for his foolishness.
Mubai, still fuming, suddenly felt chills run down his back. Turning around, he was confused to see only Yu Xiaogang lost in thought.
'Maybe it's just an illusion.'
Then he looked at Flender, who was sunk in sadness, and said,
"Dean, how about we expand Shrek Academy? We cannot stop here."
Flender sighed deeply upon hearing this.
"I am not in the mood to re-run the academy anymore."
Tang San was also burning with rage. He clenched his fists tightly, remembering the humiliation. In his heart, he carved the three faces he had seen. When he gained power, he would have his revenge.
Beside him, Rongrong looked at him with a worried expression.
"Why don't we all go to my clan? No one will dare insult you there."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang, a veteran schemer, immediately began plotting against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, using Rongrong as a pawn since she is close to Tang San.
But Flender rejected her offer, about to say something when Tang San suddenly shouted:
"Xiao Wu!"
The moment Tang San saw Xiao Wu, he instantly forgot the humiliation he had suffered and rushed toward her with excitement.
Xiao Wu, however, felt disgusted. Hearing and seeing Tang San rush toward her only fueled her irritation. In the past, she might have just ignored him, but now that she knew her brother hated Tang San, she no longer felt the need to hold back her anger. Finally, she could beat him as she had long wanted. Excitement surged through her.
She readied herself and waited for Tang San to come closer.
Just as Tang San reached her, she didn't give him the chance to react. With one swift motion, she kicked him and sent him flying. Before he could land, she appeared beside him and punched. After five kicks in succession, she launched Tang San into the air, then used her upgraded Ghost Shadow Steps to teleport above him. With a powerful strike, she kicked his stomach downward.
Bang!
With a thunderous crash, Tang San hit the ground, creating a pit on impact. He lay there, muttering the same word over and over: "Impossible…"
Her movements had been too fast. By the time anyone realized what happened, Xiao Wu was already standing beside the pit, looking down at Tang San as though he were trash.
Mubai, Fatty, and Oscar were terrified. They hadn't expected Xiao Wu to be so fierce. They exchanged looks, all thinking the same thing:
'Never mess with Xiao Wu.'
Yet none of them pitied Tang San. In truth, they were secretly delighted to see him beaten so badly.
" Tang San… Tang San!"
Yu Xiaogang finally snapped out of his daze and rushed toward his disciple.
Flender and the others also went to check on Tang San, only to find that he was fine. Though battered, he wasn't seriously injured. With Shao Xin's food-type soul master abilities, Tang San would recover easily.
Xiao Wu, however, was disappointed. She had carefully controlled her strength to avoid killing him, but this trash's body was thick-skinned. He only suffered minor injuries.
While the others were fussing over Tang San, Xiao Wu asked,
"Dean, what are you doing on the roads instead of living at the Imperial Academy?"
Her brother had instructed her to wait here for Flender's group. If they asked about to search for a place to stay, she need to tell them about Lanba Academy. She had asked him why, but he hadn't answered. Instead, he simply repeated his instruction.
Even when she pouted and put on her most pitiful and cute expression, her brother didn't fall for it. He was no longer fooled by her tricks. She thought to herself that she needed to learn new ones. In the end, she obeyed his words.
Hearing Xiao Wu's question, Flender and the others' faces darkened.
Finally, Flender spoke, trying to salvage some dignity.
"The environment wasn't good, so we left."
The others didn't comment, silently agreeing with his attempt to save face.
"Dean, where are we going now?" Xiao Wu asked, watching their expressions. She sensed something was wrong but didn't care about them.
"We'll find a place to stay in the capital."
Her eyes lit up. Just as her brother had said. Her brother was truly a genius.
"Then, Dean, there's Lanba Academy. They only recruit commoners, and right now they're taking both students and teachers." Xiao Wu repeated exactly what her brother had told her.
Upon hearing this, the group became interested in the academy, especially after learning only commoners were allowed.
Flender's heart leapt with excitement, but he quickly masked his expression and said casually,
"Oh? Let's go and take a look."
So they began heading toward the academy, Yu Xiaogang supporting Tang San, who still couldn't believe Xiao Wu had attacked him. He kept glaring at her, but Xiao Wu ignored him completely.
Soon, they arrived at Lanba Academy. Just like in the anime, the staff noticed Flender's group's cultivation and led them to the dean for assessment.
As they walked through a small house in a beautiful garden, a sweet singing voice drifted through the air.
"This voice…"
Yu Xiaogang froze in place, stiff as stone. That voice.
When the staff introduced them, Liu Erlong's eyes fell upon Yu Xiaogang. Seeing him standing there petrified, she rushed forward with trembling voice and tear-filled eyes.
"Gong… is that really you? Am I dreaming?"
While Flender and Liu Erlong spoke, Xiao Wu was stunned.
A beautiful woman, speaking to that trash with such affection?
She rubbed her eyes in disbelief.
"Zhuqing, am I dreaming, or is that beautiful woman actually speaking with this trash?"
Zhuqing, equally shocked, replied,
"Xiao Wu, I'm seeing the same thing as you."
Both stood frozen, staring in disbelief.
After a while, Flender introduced Liu Erlong to them.
Once the introductions and explanations were finished, an angry Liu Erlong handed the academy to Flender, just like in the anime. She ordered the staff to arrange the transition for him to become the principal.
Giving academy like candy without hesitation.
This sudden announcement left everyone shocked.