Chapter 236
Ning Rongrong!
The young man in fine clothes wanted to argue, but in the next second, Dai Mubai jumped down from the big tree next to him.
Dai Mubai changed into a clean white outfit and restyled his long golden hair, tying it up with a hairband.
The abrasions on his face were no longer noticeable after treatment, with only a small gauze pad on his temple.
His expression returned to its usual arrogance and indifference, his sinister eyes sweeping over the queuing boys and girls with scrutiny and impatience.
Dai Mubai stood to the side behind the old man, acting as a keeper of order, as if the humiliation at the Rose Hotel yesterday had never happened.
Only Lin Xia and Zhu Zhuqing could keenly perceive the fleeting glint of malice and ferocity in the depths of his eyes.
Without the slightest hesitation, he released his martial soul and soul rings, startling the young man in fine clothes!
"He recovered quickly."
Zhu Zhuqing commented coldly, her tone tinged with disgust.
"After all, he has the foundation of a Soul Master."
Lin Xia offered a brief explanation, then stated directly:
"Zhu Qing, do you want to go over and have some fun, see what Shrek Academy's recruitment rules are like, and maybe even get a glimpse of Dai Mubai's expression?"
Upon hearing Lin Xia's suggestion, Zhu Zhuqing's cool cat-like eyes instantly ignited as if sparks were flying, bursting forth with an unprecedented brilliance.
After years of suppressed girlish feelings, she broke free from the shackles of her engagement and, like a spring bud breaking through the soil, was filled with an eager desire to explore the unknown.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously, her voice carrying a hint of lighthearted joy that she herself was unaware of.
"miss you!"
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's excitement, Lin Xia's smile deepened, as if she too was infected by this pure anticipation.
Lin Xia reached out and naturally took Zhu Zhuqing's slightly cool hand in hers.
"Then let's go and see how these so-called 'monsters' select their own kind."
The two people and their pet did not try to hide their whereabouts. They simply walked out from the shade of the trees and joined the path leading to the Shrek Academy registration point.
Many of the teenagers and their parents in line noticed the couple with such contrasting personalities.
Zhu Zhuqing, in particular, with her stunningly beautiful face and aloof demeanor, instantly attracted a lot of attention.
Lin Xia appeared more reserved, though her deep eyes occasionally swept over the crowd with a calm and composed air of knowing everything.
They naturally ended up at the end of the line.
Lin Xia's gaze casually swept across the front, and not far ahead of the group, a girl standing alone caught his attention.
The girl was about eleven or twelve years old, with a well-proportioned figure, short hair that reached her ears, and fair skin like delicate porcelain.
She wore a simple yet elegant light pink dress, made of fine fabric and tailored to fit perfectly, exuding an air of nobility that came from being carefully nurtured since childhood.
The girl tilted her head slightly, looking at the lazy old man registering in front of her and the tattered banner. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, her pink lips pouted slightly, and her face showed a hint of boredom and impatience, as well as a bit of disdain for being "held back" by the environment in front of her.
This demeanor and temperament are almost the hallmark of Ning Rongrong, the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Lin Xia smiled knowingly.
"It really was her."
He didn't dislike this little devil. In his opinion, her "love-struck" tendencies in the later parts of the original story were more like a product of brainwashing by Tang San and the others. After all, even an excellent instructor like Qin Ming from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was swayed by the "Shrek nostalgia," let alone an overprotected girl?
As long as you avoid certain people, her true nature is actually quite interesting.
The team was indeed moving very fast.
The old man's seemingly casual bone age assessment and soul power perception acted like an invisible sieve, ruthlessly filtering out the vast majority of the young men and women who came with high hopes.
The constant murmurs of doubt, complaints, and pleas, along with Dai Mubai's occasional low growls as he released his soul power to intimidate, created the unique background noise at the registration point.
Soon, it was Tang San and Xiao Wu's turn to join the group.
When Tang San and Xiao Wu walked to the dilapidated wooden table, Dai Mubai, who had been maintaining order with a gloomy expression, suddenly changed his expression.
The unforgettable humiliation and weakness from yesterday's Rose Hotel incident swept over him like a shadow, but seeing Tang San's young and composed face, Dai Mubai forcibly suppressed his turbulent emotions.
She even took two steps forward, deliberately raising her voice a few decibels, conveying a sense of familiar intimacy.
"Hey! Tang San, Xiao Wu! You two are here! I knew it! With your talent, it would be a shame if you didn't come to Shrek Academy!"
Dai Mubai's voice was loud and clear, as if he wanted the whole audience to hear that he had a close relationship with these two exceptionally talented freshmen.
The people in line immediately cast curious and envious glances at them. For a Soul Master of level 37 to greet them so warmly, these young people must be extraordinary!
How clever and insightful Tang San is!
He instantly grasped the subtext in Dai Mubai's words—he was using himself to regain the face he had lost yesterday, while also showing the academy his achievement in "discovering talent."
This is exactly the situation Tang San wanted!
Tang San immediately put on a perfectly timed, genuinely flattered smile, and his tone was full of respect for Dai Mubai.
“Brother Dai! Your advice yesterday left a deep impression on my brother and me. Since you highly recommend Shrek Academy as a place where ‘monsters’ gather, how could we not come and see for ourselves? That’s why we rushed over early this morning.”
Tang San's words were perfectly watertight.
Every word precisely scratched the itch that Dai Mubai needed most at that moment!
Dai Mubai's smile instantly became incredibly bright, even carrying a hint of smug pride.
The dignity that Lin Xia had crushed yesterday seemed to have regained some fragments in Tang San's respectful and tactful words.
His desire to see Tang San as a potential pawn grew even stronger—this kid, not only is his strength unpredictable, but he's also incredibly adept at navigating social situations! Sensible! Knows how to handle things!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Dai Mubai was filled with excitement, feeling completely comfortable as Tang San held him in such a way.
Dai Mubai suddenly reached out and, with a hearty, brotherly gesture, slapped Tang San hard and heavily on the shoulder!
"Snapped!"
The sound was clearly audible.
Dai Mubai exerted so much force that Tang San's body swayed slightly.
Xiao Wu frowned subconsciously and glanced at Dai Mubai with some dissatisfaction.
But Tang San's expression remained unchanged, still bearing that gentle and sincere smile.
Dai Mubai patted Tang San on the shoulder, glanced around at the candidates and parents present, as if announcing something, and laughed loudly:
"Good! Good brother! I love to hear that! Just for your discerning eye and this trust, from now on at Shrek Academy, I, Dai Mubai, will protect you! If you need anything, just come to me!"
Dai Mubai's voice was full of deliberately flamboyant pride.
The tests ahead did not stop because of this incident.
Li Yusong's cloudy gaze lingered on Dai Mubai and Tang San for a moment, seemingly disapproving of Dai Mubai's behavior. However, he didn't say anything, but simply raised his eyelids and reached out his hand to Tang San and Xiao Wu.
"Registration fee: ten gold soul coins per person. Extend your hand for bone age testing." (End of Chapter)