Chapter 49: Departure.
"Tsk tsk, with all my years of experience in relationships, I feel like Ning Rongrong might subconsciously have a crush on Lao Mo, she just doesn't know it."
Dai Mubai smiled, stroking his chin as he heard Ma Hongjun say this.
"Really? Wasn't Ning Rongrong abandoned by Xuan Mo before?" Xiao Wu looked at Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun with suspicion.
"You don't really believe that, do you? I told you it was just a misunderstanding. If he really was abandoned, how could Ning Rongrong be so kind?"
Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes, his tone slightly helpless.
"Then again, maybe it's like what Boss Dai said. Ning Rongrong herself might not feel it. I think even Fatty is just like the rest of us, it's just a feeling."
Hearing Oscar's words, Ma Hongjun nodded in agreement.
Xiao Wu tilted her head, feeling that this was indeed a possibility. As for Tang San, he just smiled and said nothing.
Before long, everyone gradually dispersed to prepare for the next day's trip to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Meanwhile, Xuan Mo had already returned to the dormitory.
He was holding a gourd in one hand and a roast chicken in the other. He looked quite content, but a hint of unease was evident between his brows.
This was understandable, though.
Recalling the Star Dou Great Forest in the original novel, encountering the Titan Ape, a hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast, was unavoidable, yet it was a close call. But who knew if his arrival would trigger some kind of butterfly effect?
"Oh, the Star Dou Great Forest, a hundred-thousand-year-old Titan Ape. Honestly, this is a bit of a headache!"
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The next day, after breakfast, everyone gathered in the playground, only to find Zhao Wuji already there, waiting for them.
Upon seeing Zhao Wuji, the students were both stunned and puzzled, yet even more so, they wanted to laugh, but couldn't quite bring themselves to do so.
Zao Wou-Ki does look a little embarrassed, with at least three bruises on his face that have not subsided, especially the panda eye in the orbit of his left eye, which is really hilarious.
Compared to the other seven people, Xuan Mo was a bit baffled. Because logically speaking, most of Zhao Wuji's injuries were caused by Tang Hao. But in the fourth test that day, shouldn't he and Fatty take action? How come Zhao Wuji was beaten just like in the original work?
"What are you looking at? Are you little bastards itchy?" Zhao Wuji saw everyone lowering their heads and snickering, and suddenly became angry. Especially when looking at Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun, there was a hint of resentment in their eyes.
It turned out that on the night after the assessment, Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo, came to the door and beat Zhao Wuji. As for the reason, it is to protect shortcomings. However, he could not maintain his identity and bully the younger ones, so he went to Zhao Wuji and told him that the teacher would be responsible for the students' faults.
But Xuan Mo didn't know all this.
At this point, upon hearing the words "little bastard," Xiao Wu was clearly displeased, whispering, "Why didn't you say 'blind bear'?"
Zhao Wuji, a Soul Sage, couldn't have failed to hear. He glared, "Xiao Wu, what are you talking about?"
Tang San instinctively stepped sideways, waving at Xiao Wu from behind while shielding her behind him, his protective demeanor evident.
Seeing Tang San, Zhao Wuji clearly remembered something, so he didn't pursue Xiao Wu's insult. He simply snorted, "I'll let you off this time, but not next time! Alright, let's get going. Mo, you lead the team."
Xuan Mo nodded slightly at Zhao Wuji's arrangement. Then, his expression immediately grew serious, and he addressed the others, "The Star Dou Great Forest is no place for fun. There are many spirit beasts there, and they're all extremely aggressive. They don't take kindly to us humans, so everyone must proceed with caution."
"Fatty and I will lead the way. Oscar and Ning Rongrong will be right behind us, in the center. Tang San and Xiao Wu, you two will be on the left and right, protecting Xiao Ao and Rongrong. As for Mu Bai and Zhu Qing, you'll be at the rear. Also, during the journey, we need to practice our team coordination so we can navigate the forest with ease. Stay alert at all times. Let's get going." Finally, Xuan Mo glanced at the group and asked, "Do you have any other comments? If so, please raise them quickly. Otherwise, let's get going."
"No objections."
Everyone was impressed by Xuan Mo's arrangement. Even Tang San nodded silently, impressed.
This arrangement ensured everyone was in their optimal position! Once the battle began, everyone's potential was naturally maximized.
After hearing Xuan Mo's instructions, Zhao Wuji nodded inwardly, "This kid, after two years of training abroad, is indeed even more experienced than Mu Bai. Not bad, really good."
Leaving the academy, everyone formed a formation and began running. Zhao Wuji, the team leader, lagged far behind the students.
Due to the long journey, their physical and spiritual strength were inevitably weakened.
However, with Oscar's sausages replenishing their energy, the formation remained in good shape. His status in the eyes of the new students, Tang San, became even more important.
Ning Rongrong, also a supporting spirit master, not only accepted Oscar's sausages' assistance but, following Xuan Mo's cues, used her spirit to aid the others.
Soon, with Oscar and Ning Rongrong's combined support, in less than a day, before nightfall, the Shrek Academy group had covered over 400 kilometers. They stopped in a small town, very close to the Star Dou Great Forest.
In the small town, Zhao Wuji brought everyone to a seemingly ordinary hotel and said, "Let's stay here. Rest for one night and set off early tomorrow morning. You will bear the cost of accommodation and meals."
After that, Zhao Wuji ignored everyone and went to the private room upstairs to rest under the guidance of the hotel waiter.
As for Xuan Mo and others, after looking at each other, they opened their own rooms.
"Man is iron and rice is steel. If you don't eat a meal, you will be hungry. Everyone, let's order food first. This meal is on me." As soon as Xuan Mo finished speaking, he got everyone's approval, even Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement.
Soon, the eight people found a table in the corner and sat down.
As for ordering food, Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun naturally took the menu. Not only because Xuan Mo was treating them, but also because they were definitely the best in terms of eating.
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