Over thirty different methods.
Flender and Ma Hongjun, however, were becoming more and more despondent the more they listened!
Nothing!
Not a single one could be achieved right now!
Celestial herbs, external spirit bones, and the inner cores of primordial exotic beasts – just hearing about them made it clear how precious they were!
And the special potions.
Even though Zhuge Lan had recited the general formula, the precious herbs within were all at least ten thousand years old.
Not only were they scarce, but they were also unaffordable!
The two, filled with anticipation, instantly deflated.
[Emotion Points +5555]
[Emotion Points +5555]
One was crying because he was hopeless.
The other was crying because he lost his money.
It was quite a miserable sight.
But Flender wasn't shameless enough to ask Zhuge Lan for the Gold Soul Coins back. After all, these thirty-plus sets of plans, if purchased outside...
"Any one of them would cost over ten thousand Gold Soul Coins, how could they be bundled for 500?"
It was just that their own financial resources weren't sufficient to implement it.
"Sigh!" Flender sighed and said, "Gather at the training ground in half an hour."
He left with Ma Hongjun, looking dejected.
Dai Mubai looked at Zhuge Lan with a meaningful glance.
He walked towards Zhu Zhuqing, about to speak.
A figure walked into the cafeteria.
Zhuge Lan thought he looked familiar.
It seemed to be...
A waiter from the Rose Hotel?
"Young Master Dai!" The person said politely, "I've finally found you! Today is the day to settle your account. You owe us 250 Gold Soul Coins at the Rose Hotel. We'll just round off the change. How would you like to pay?"
Zhuge Lan was shocked!
How did this Rose Hotel do business?
Did they go to big clients to collect debts?
Little did he know... This was Dai Mubai's own request.
Because being able to spend so many Gold Soul Coins in a hotel meant he had slept with many women.
Weren't accomplishments meant to be shown off?
Normally, Ma Hongjun and Oscar would be envious and jealous to the point of red eyes when they heard this.
But now...
"Heh!"
Zhu Zhuqing let out a cold laugh.
Directly pulling Zhuge Lan's arm into his embrace, he dragged him out of the cafeteria.
[Emotion Points +4444]
Looking at Zhuge Lan's arm sinking into the fullness of his chest, Dai Mubai was trembling all over!
Damn it.
Zhuge Lan also shrugged helplessly at him, indicating that this wasn't his choice either.
[Emotion Points +5555]
He was filled with hate! Why did he love to show off so much back then?!
Zhu Zhuqing pulled Zhuge Lan out of the cafeteria.
She immediately let go of his hand.
"I'm sorry." Zhu Zhuqing took the initiative to speak. "Dai Mubai was once my betrothed, decided since birth, but he ran away three years ago."
"He left me, who was only eight years old, to bear the pressure alone while he indulged in a life of pleasure here."
"So, he and I no longer have any relationship."
"As for why I came to Shrek Academy, it's only to become stronger, nothing more."
Zhuge Lan nodded, lost in thought.
"Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai…"
"Are you from the Star Luo Empire, the imperial Dai family, and the Prince Zhu family?"
"Because of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, the Nether White Tiger, a male and female from birth are betrothed to compete for the throne."
"So Dai Mubai couldn't compete with his older brother, Dai Weisi, and left you behind to escape?"
"Tsk!"
Zhuge Lan pursed his lips, his expression hard to read.
[Emotional Points +999]
Zhu Zhuqing was quite surprised by Zhuge Lan's understanding.
But thinking about Zhuge Lan's performance just now... It seemed reasonable.
He knew even such secretive things in detail.
It was normal for him to know these royal gossip, which she could find out with a little investigation.
"Sigh." Zhuge Lan sighed. "Zhu Zhuqing, you've… had a hard time."
[Emotion Points +1111]
[Emotion Points +4444]
[Emotion Points +7777]
Zhu Zhuqing's body stiffened!
No one had ever cared about her, about how difficult things had been!
But Zhuge Lan!
After learning about her past, the first thing he said was—You've had a haaaard time!
This inexplicably struck a chord within Zhu Zhuqing's heart.
Tears welled up in her eyes.
But being a strong woman, she chose to quicken her pace.
She didn't want Zhuge Lan to see her face.
Hmm. But Zhuge Lan, looking at the string of [Emotion Points +7777] above Zhu Zhuqing's head, had a complex expression.
He really was feeling something just now.
He didn't expect to hit her where it hurt. Poor girl! But he glanced at his balance.
[Emotion Points: 323651;]
Good heavens! In this short time, he'd earned over 90,000 emotion points?!
It was almost enough to save up for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's swaying figure, Zhuge Lan's lips curled slightly.
I'll save up a bit more, and exchange for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill first.
Taking advantage of the fact that Zhu Zhuqing is currently disappointed with Dai Mubai.
I'll just take her!
And give Dai Mubai a future of carousing and pleasure.
I'm so considerate, hehehe—
He arrived at the training ground.
Besides Tang San and Xiao Wu, there was also Oscar, who had shaved off his beard.
He saw Zhuge Lan grin first, then stare at Zhu Zhuqing, stunned.
—Isn't this the woman Dai Weisi has his eye on?
What the… [Emotion Points +666]
He quickly regained his composure and walked over to Zhuge Lan.
"Junior brother! You're amazing!" Oscar said sincerely. "A Soul Elder can fight a Soul Saint in close combat. How did you do it?"
[Emotion Points +999]
Oh? Zhuge Lan was a little surprised.
Oscar was still the first person to notice his physical strength so far.
——Even Zhu Zhuqing was only concerned about the age of the soul rings.
"You weren't even there, how would you notice such a detail?" Zhuge Lan asked, puzzled.
Speaking of this, Oscar's expression became strange.
He summoned his sausage Martial Soul.
"I'm a food-type soul master, you see."
"Teacher Zhao's condition at the time... wasn't great."
"He thought he was poisoned, so he came to me for a detoxification sausage."
"But before he ate it, he got better on his own."
"Afterward, I was curious about who had messed with Teacher Zhao so badly, so I specifically asked Dai Mubai for details."
"Then I noticed your physical strength… it's a bit off, isn't it?"
"And your three soul rings don't seem to enhance your physique at all."
"So…"
Zhuge Lan nodded, quite perceptive.
He casually said, "A family's special strengthening recipe. It primarily boosts the physique, and secondarily increases the lifespan of soul rings."
Oscar perked up, rubbing his hands together like a fly.
[Emotion Points +1011]
"Hehehe!" Oscar cautiously said, "Can I have one too?"
Zhuge Lan raised an eyebrow.
You... Just like that, empty-handed, you're demanding one?
Oscar understood instantly.
He gave a wry smile.
He tentatively said, "Brother Lan, your little brother has no assets, I can only offer myself."
"Brother Lan, you're my brother from now on!"
"If you tell me to go east, I definitely won't go west!"
"If you need anything, just say the word!"
[Emotion Points +1299]
The number looked rather sincere.
Oscar had strong talent and a good personality.
Although he was a bit of a scoundrel in the beginning, that was because his foster father, Flender, had led him astray.
As a food-type support Soul Master, he went to the Extreme North alone to prevent Ning Rongrong from falling out with her elders, seeking a slim chance to become a battle Soul Master.
—And he actually succeeded in the end!
Zhuge Lan considered him one of only two people among the Shrek Seven Devils he found agreeable.
—The first, of course, was Zhu Zhuqing.
He's a real man; I could befriend him.
He thought for a moment.
Zhuge Lan's single sentence caused Oscar to jump with joy!
He only heard—
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