Dai Mubai's Recall

The secrets of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?

Flander's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly realized that Ning Rongrong was just putting on an act, and he became excited, feeling that he had caught her red-handed.

Flander said indifferently, "If you truly have something to hide, I, Flander, am not unreasonable. I can apologize to you."

Ning Rongrong nodded and looked around at everyone: "I hope everyone will keep what I'm about to say to themselves. Here's the thing, you've all probably heard of the Beast Soul Merchant Guild, right? Actually... our Seven Treasures Merchant Guild has been negotiating further cooperation with the Beast Soul Merchant Guild. And I'm the middleman responsible for coordinating this matter."

When the name of the Beast Soul Merchant Guild appeared here, everyone showed a surprised expression.

In the past year or two, even the most ignorant person would have heard of the Beast Soul Merchant Guild.

Flander raised an eyebrow, completely unconvinced: "What does this have to do with you not training and just traveling around?"

Ning Rongrong blatantly lied, saying, "I appeared to be sightseeing, but actually I was communicating with the important figure from the Beast Soul Merchant Guild who was in charge of this matter, using mental energy. He suddenly contacted me, and to avoid suspicion, I pretended to be sightseeing."

Ning Rongrong had an innocent and aggrieved expression on her face.

He felt a surge of pride, however: 'Given Senior Beast Soul's magnanimity and his opinion of Shrek Academy, he shouldn't mind me using this as a front, right?'

Flanders frowned.

Ning Fengzhi did not mention Ning Rongrong having this job in his letter, so he was convinced that Ning Rongrong was lying.

Flander scoffed, "I've been observing you all day, but I haven't seen any important figures hiding their tracks, Ning Rongrong!"

Flander exuded an imposing aura, and his powerful presence instilled some fear in Ning Rongrong. Nevertheless, she braced herself and replied, "Dean Flander, I shouldn't reveal the identity of that important figure, but I must tell you that if he doesn't want to be discovered, even a Soul Douluo wouldn't be able to detect his movements!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes were bright, as if they were burning with fire.

At this moment, she was certain that Flander had most likely been informed of something by her father beforehand and was deliberately trying to punish her.

Her father was always serious, but he had never acted like this before. Under normal circumstances, she would have had a hard time seeing through such a truth. It was hard to imagine that Ning Fengzhi would let an outsider deal with her in order to educate her.

But Flanders had too many flaws.

She had been so direct with him before, almost crossing Flander's bottom line. If the dean really wanted to get rid of him, he could have just thrown her out of the academy. There was no reason for him to keep dragging his feet.

She revealed the slightest flaw, and the other party immediately seized the opportunity, which was very suspicious.

Of course, there is also a very small possibility that Flanders is just a know-it-all, and from Flanders' perspective, he believes that Ning Rongrong has gone astray, so it is only right to spend more effort to correct her.

But even though the "mission" he had proposed involved the secrets of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Flander showed no intention of verifying it and was almost certain to refute it.

"Doesn't he have any sense of boundaries? Isn't he afraid that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will come knocking on his door demanding an explanation?"

Flanders displayed an attitude of complete fearlessness and righteous indignation.

Then the answer is quite obvious.

After verifying the truth, Ning Rongrong was naturally furious.

She felt betrayed.

I came to this garbage place to study because I followed my father's wishes, but it turns out it was all his scheme from the start!?

Seeing Flander's disdainful expression, convinced that she was lying and completely unconvinced, Ning Rongrong felt an urge to hit him.

But soon, her eyes lit up and a playful smile appeared on her lips.

"If I'm not mistaken, this old bastard came on a mission from my father, so he can't possibly let me just leave. Why bother thinking about getting revenge? My leaving is probably the last thing this guy wants to see," Ning Rongrong thought sinisterly.

Flander shook his head: "You mean, a Soul Saint or even a Soul Douluo is specifically assigned to coordinate with you? How could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School possibly entrust a young girl like you with this kind of mission? Ning Rongrong, compared to lying, refusing to admit guilt is a much bigger mistake!"

With preconceived notions, Flander focused solely on the fact that Ning Rongrong was lying.

Ning Rongrong had given up on arguing with Flander and shook her head: "I've said everything I can. Since you don't believe me, what else can I do?"

Ning Rongrong shifted her gaze to Oscar, her loyal admirer, and said pitifully, "Oscar, do you think I'm lying?"

Oscar couldn't help but straighten his back.

Ning Rongrong did not reveal her true feelings. To be honest, Oscar thought Flander's words made more sense, but seeing Ning Rongrong's aggrieved and pitiful appearance, he felt that Ning Rongrong might not be lying.

He turned to Flander, scratched his head, and looked embarrassed: "Dean, maybe Ning Rongrong really wasn't lying?"

Before Flander could speak, Ning Rongrong shook her head and said, "Fine. I'll leave. I don't plan to ask for the tuition fee back."

As he spoke, he headed straight for the dormitory, looking like he was packing his luggage.

Flander's brow twitched as he looked at Ning Rongrong, who suddenly seemed disheartened, as if he had bullied her terribly. He felt extremely annoyed.

Oscar looked at the silent Flander and asked, "Dean, are we just going to let her go like this?"

Flander suppressed his frustration and sighed softly, "Alright, Oscar, let's give her a chance. Time will tell, and perhaps I'm being too hasty. Hmm, I did go a bit too far. Oscar, your punishment is off, but remember to comfort Ning Rongrong. Xiao Wu, you go too. You're a girl, your words might be more effective."

Seeing Flander's proactive admission of his mistake, Oscar's eyes lit up, and he quickly chased after Ning Rongrong.

Tang San and Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up when they saw Flander's appearance. They applauded Flander's leniency, believing that he was strict yet forgiving.

Xiao Wu showed no expression, simply nodded, and headed towards the girls' dormitory.

She was planning to run away soon, so naturally she wouldn't develop any feelings for Ning Rongrong, and she would try her best not to disobey Flander's requests.

Dai Mubai, however, appeared absent-minded throughout. Seeing that most of the people had left, he asked Flander listlessly, "Dean, is today's training over? Can I leave now?"

Flander looked at the dejected Dai Mubai with a complicated expression, then nodded: "Yes, Mubai, you... get some rest."

He naturally felt guilty towards Dai Mubai, but he had already made a choice.

Just then, Flander frowned, looked up into the distance, and sensed a powerful aura entering the academy.

"enemy?"

Just as they were wondering what was going on, the figure had already arrived at the training ground.

Flander immediately lost interest in paying attention to Ning Rongrong.

……

Flander thought that he had given Ning Rongrong a way out, but as expected, things didn't go as planned.

No matter how Oscar tried to persuade her to stay, or how Xiao Wu tried to convince her, Ning Rongrong just smiled and packed her bags.

Just then, a loud boom and a powerful aura reverberated not far away.

That's the direction of the training ground.

"What's that noise?"

Ning Rongrong and the other two all showed expressions of surprise.

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up with curiosity, and with a slight smile, she pushed her suitcase and hurried over to watch the show.

However, by the time the three arrived, the battle was already basically over.

A blond, middle-aged nobleman stood facing Flander, who was blocking the students like a mother hen. He gave Flander a helpless smile: "My friend, you misunderstand. I didn't intend to intrude. It's just that there were no guards at your main gate, and I waited for a long time without seeing anyone, so I came in directly. Releasing my aura wasn't a provocation, but rather to let you know I'm not someone to hide."

Upon receiving the explanation, Flanders' expression softened slightly: "Who are you, sir? And what brings you here?"

The blond nobleman's gaze swept over Dai Mubai, and he smiled, "My name is Ettore Daiba, from the Star Luo Empire. Well, in terms of seniority, I'm Dai Mubai's great-uncle."

Dai Mubai's great-uncle!?

Everyone looked astonished. Upon closer inspection, Ettore's appearance did indeed bear a resemblance to Dai Mubai.

Flander's pupils constricted slightly.

As Dai Mubai spoke with Flander, he gradually recognized the other party's approximate identity, and could not hide the fear on his face and the trembling of his body.

Flanders had already come to his senses.

The powerful figure before us, possessing the strength of a Soul Saint, is none other than a member of the Star Luo Royal Family!

Flander's eyes flickered as he caught sight of Dai Mubai's terrified expression. He sighed softly, then said to Ettore in a deep voice, "I won't let you take Mubai away!"

"Dean..."

Seeing Flander's attitude, Dai Mubai's eyes widened.

He had thought that Flander, during this period of choosing between him and Tang San, would definitely give up on him now.

I was deeply moved at that moment.

Flander was indeed thinking of protecting his students when he stepped forward.

As the principal of Shrek Academy, he certainly had countless flaws. Even his teaching methods and level, which are the most important aspects of being a teacher, were hardly anything special. Shrek Academy's rise in later generations was basically due to the emergence of the Shrek Seven Devils.

But one thing is undeniable: he truly cared for his students, even to the point of being extremely protective of them.

The reason he didn't help Dai Mubai get justice was simply because he chose Tang San over Dai Mubai.

Seeing Flander's expression, Ettore couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, my friend, you've misunderstood again."

Ettore looked at Flander, who had stepped forward, and knew that the other party was indeed knowledgeable about the Star Luo royal family and Dai Mubai. He greatly admired Flander's courage and professional ethics for standing up for him. A look of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

He said, "Times have changed. I've come this time to bring Dai Mubai back to Xingluo to be the crown prince!"

"What!?" Flander exclaimed in astonishment.

"What!?" A glint flashed in Dai Mubai's dark eyes.

Several students who were learning about Dai Mubai's identity for the first time showed expressions of surprise or shock.

Ettore glanced at the children around him, thought for a moment, and nodded, saying, "Very well, this can't be kept secret for long, so I'll just say it directly. Dai Mubai's brother, Davis, has... been assassinated. Now, the Star Luo Empire has restarted the selection process for the crown prince, and if Dai Mubai can return now, there's a very high probability he'll become the new crown prince!"

His eyes flashed with a sharp light as he looked at Dai Mubai: "Of course, during this period before the new crown prince is established, there are quite a few individuals throughout the Star Luo Kingdom who, harboring wishful thinking, are causing trouble for the position. The odds aren't 100%, and it might even be somewhat dangerous. Mubai, let me be frank, are you willing to come back?"

As if struck by a windfall, Dai Mubai momentarily forgot that he was impotent, and a burning fire rekindled in his eyes, which had previously lost all hope for life.

"I do!"

Faced with something he had longed for but could never achieve in the past, he responded without hesitation.

Ettore beamed with delight: "Alright, let's act quickly. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, I'll take you straight back!"

"Wait!" Flander suddenly called out.

Ettore asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Principal?"

Flander paused for a moment before looking up and asking in a deep voice, "Do you have any proof of your identity? You just said that this matter might still be dangerous. Perhaps you are actually on Mu Bai's side, here to get rid of him?"

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai's excitement cooled instantly. He looked at Flander and once again felt Flander's reliability.

Little did Flander know, his first thought wasn't about safety, but rather that Dai Mubai was impotent! If he couldn't do *that*, couldn't give birth to a prince, how could he become the crown prince?!

Moreover, if this matter gets out, won't the Star Luo Empire feel that it has lost face and be furious, and directly destroy Shrek Academy to vent their anger?

Flanders was sweating.

Ettore also sensed that Flander was reliable, and smiled at Dai Mubai: "Mubai, it seems you've found a good teacher."

Dai Mubai nodded as well: "Mm."

Then, Ettore took out a badge.

Dai Mubai glanced at it and quickly said, "This is my father's personal keepsake. There's no problem with this Ettore... his identity as an uncle!"

"Um, Mu Bai..."

Flander, watching Dai Mubai still lost in his fantasies of becoming emperor and unable to hide his joy, frowned and said in a deep voice, "I hope you'll think this through carefully. Think it through! Being emperor isn't easy! Think it over carefully; perhaps it's better for you to stay here!"

Dai Mubai felt as if he had been doused with cold water, and his smile froze on his face.

Just a minute or two ago, he was moved by Flanders' actions, but now the other party is showing this attitude? What the hell is going on?!

Dai Mubai felt a surge of anger.

Ettore's expression darkened: "Headmaster, I know your concerns, but... compared to what can be gained, the risks Mu Bai has to take are extremely small!"

Flander remained silent, simply gazing at Dai Mubai without uttering a word.

Staring at Flander's sharp gaze, Dai Mubai felt a chill in his heart, but gradually calmed down.

After calming down, he suddenly felt that Flander's gaze was somewhat meaningful.

Suddenly, Dai Mubai's face turned pale.

He had already realized the deeper meaning in Flanders' words.