: Azure Dragon on the Left, White Tiger on the Right, and Mickey Mouse in the Middle

Is it because I want to prove myself that I stay there?

Jiangmo and Guangling exchanged a glance.

"Are you a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?" they asked in unison.

Ning Shu nodded. "Yes, I am a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

His surname is Ning.

The demon-slaying demon then realized that they were from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Guangling said, "You're saying the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's sect leader expelled you from the sect?"

"Yes." Ning Shu nodded again.

This reason is more believable than any binding force, right?

The demon-slaying man continued, "That Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's sect master is truly blind, actually expelling you, little monster, from the sect. But, little A-Shu, what did you do that made him want to kick you out?"

He was curious about Ning Shu's past, but more than that, he wanted to know the ins and outs of things. In case any conflicts arose in the future, he wouldn't have to worry too much about fighting back.

Guangling was also curious, "Yes, Little A-Shu, were you bullied? Why did they want to kick you out of the sect?"

Faced with the questions from these two people, Ning Shu simply smiled in relief. Her body told her that everything in the past was nothing but smoke and mirrors. "It's nothing. It's just that an accident happened back then, and many sect disciples died, including the grandchildren of the elders. I was the only one who survived that time, so the elders refused to let it go. In the end, the sect leader had no choice but to expel me from the sect and leave me to fend for myself."

"Snapped!"

Guangling slammed her hand on the table and stood up, frowning as she said, "This is going too far!"

Ning Shu continued, "Back then, I was just a Soul Master who had just reached level 30. If I really did that, then I would truly be a monster."

"They still believe you did it? They believe you killed the sect disciples?"

Guangling said incredulously, "No way, you survived, so they think it was you who did it, that it's your fault? What if it were someone else? Doesn't this clearly mean that whoever survives is guilty? Doesn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have anyone reasonable?"

Ning Shu was all too aware of the victim-blaming mentality.

She smiled and said, "The sect leader is reasonable, but in order to keep things peaceful, we still have to put on a show. Even if they know I am innocent, they still have to punish me."

The demon-slaying man frowned and said in a deep voice, "A bunch of cowards."

"Oh, that's all in the past. It's nothing. Anyway, I've already left, and I can't go back. I just wanted to prove myself to him. That's all, Master. Although I can't cultivate with you for the next two years, I'll be able to after I graduate from Shrek Academy in a few years!"

Ning Shu didn't want to talk about the Ning family. Their family was a mess. It was inevitable that a major sect would be chaotic and full of intrigue. Ning Li was the best example of this.

Seeing that Ning Shu didn't seem to care much, Jiang Mo and Guang Ling were relieved and didn't ask any further questions. Guang Ling said with a hint of jealousy, "Now that you have a master, you've forgotten about your grandfather, haven't you? A-Shu, come directly to the Spirit Hall after you graduate, and Grandpa will treat you to all the good life!"

Using food to lure children is a common trick of Guangling. Upon hearing this, Jiangmo couldn't help but interrupt and interject, "Eating and drinking well is fine with me as your master. Fifth Brother, you've already decided to entrust your granddaughter to my care, so why do you seem a little reluctant to part with her?"

Guangling snorted, "I just can't bear to part with her. I'm afraid you'll bully little A-Shu!"

Jiangmo chuckled and said, "How could that be? Even if I were to bully my brother, I wouldn't dare to bully her. If I did, you would definitely come and fight me. I'm not that stupid."

Guangling nodded. "It's good that you know your place!"

The demon shrugged helplessly and didn't say anything else.

Looking at them, Ning Shu felt a warmth in her heart. She remarked, "They really are from the Spirit Hall. Aren't they much better than Tang San and the others?"

"."

The demon-slaying demon was taken aback.

I heard it again.

Was that Ning Shu's ventriloquism?

He looked at Ning Shu curiously, but didn't say anything.

Guangling was used to it and didn't show any expression on her face.

Jiangmo glanced at Guangling subconsciously, and seeing that she was still the same as usual, he couldn't help but doubt his own ears.

Not ventriloquism?

[Hmph, now that I have a master, I'll fight with him whenever I need to. Let's see how long Ning Li can stay arrogant.]

Ning Li?

The demon slayer has now confirmed that what he heard was Ning Shu's inner voice.

These are Ning Shu's true feelings.

Ning Li?

Are they from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?

Did he bully his apprentice?

Ok.

Write it down.

Guangling nodded and made a mental note of it.

"Are you going back to the academy today?" he suddenly asked.

He remembered that Ning Shu would never stay out overnight.

Although I spent the night outside last night.

"Yes, I'm going back." Ning Shu nodded.

She needs to go back as soon as possible, otherwise who knows if she might suddenly disappear? If she suddenly disappears, her newly acquired cheap master and handsome grandfather will probably be worried to death.

"Then I'll take you back," Guangling volunteered.

Jiangmo raised his hand to stop him, "Fifth Brother, you've been working hard all day. Let me take care of sending the little disciple back to the academy."

Guangling glanced at him sideways. "I'm not tired. I'll take Little A-Shu home. You don't even know where that lousy academy is. Why should you go and take her?"

The Demon Slayer said, "Although I don't know where it is, A-Shu does. She can just point the way. Besides, as her master, shouldn't I go and check on her school?"

"Alright, go and take a look." Guangling nodded and didn't argue any further. "I'll go and call a carriage."

Since Ning Shu is afraid of heights anyway, he has to take a carriage either way, so it doesn't matter who takes him; he can ride in the carriage.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Fifth Brother!"

Jiangmo chuckled, completely unaware that Guangling was going to set off with them.

Until the three of them were seated in the carriage—

"No, Fifth Brother, weren't you resting? Why are you sitting here too?"

"I'm just resting, resting in the carriage. Is there anything wrong with that?"

"."

My gossipy heart has stopped beating.

Jiangmo had originally planned to ask Ning Shu some questions in detail, but now that's not an option.

Ning Shu sat in the middle, with Jiang Mo on her left and Guang Ling on her right. She pursed her lips, feeling like a complete idiot.

Oh no, Mickey Mouse.

Guangling closed her eyes to rest, while Jiangmo kept looking out the window. Only Ning Shu, unable to lean to the left or right, could only look up at the ceiling.

Along the way, Jiangmo took out a few fun things from his soul tool and handed them to Ning Shu. He smiled and gestured to Ning Shu, who watched attentively and found it very interesting. She played with Jiangmo until the sun set, and the carriage finally arrived in front of Shrek Academy.

Before they even got out of the car, a questioning voice suddenly came from outside, "Ning Shu?"

(End of this chapter)