At this moment, in a restaurant in Soto City, the Royal Fight Team and the Shrek Academy members were all seated around a large table, eating.
Just now, at Qin Ming's request, Ye Lingling unleashed her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul to briefly treat the Shrek Academy members, and their injuries finally recovered.
It must be said that the healing ability of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul was truly astonishing.
Xiao Wu, apart from her still pale face, was otherwise fine; her wounds didn't even leave scars.
Because of this, Tang San's expression finally looked a little better.
Ma Hongjun was currently burying his head in his food, devouring a chicken leg in each hand, wolfing it down as if he hadn't had meat in ages, looking as if he wished he could chew and swallow even the bones.
"Junior, slow down, there's more," Qin Ming said, unable to resist reminding him.
As Qin Ming's words fell.
Flender had already slapped Ma Hongjun on the back.
"Ow! What are you doing? Teacher, I'm eating," Ma Hongjun protested indistinctly while chewing.
Just as Flender didn't know how to explain, a feminine voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Hehe, a Titled Douluo in his thirties? And an Elder of my Spirit Hall… I've been in Spirit Hall for so many years, but I've never heard of such a thing."
This question immediately made Flender's brows furrow tightly.
"Xiaogang, what on earth are you talking about? How could the Academy have produced a Spirit Hall Elder? That was completely just a gimmick I made up for recruitment because the Academy had no money."
As Yu Tianheng's words fell, everyone's expressions immediately changed drastically.
"Before I came to Shrek Academy, Flender told me that the Academy had admitted a total of sixty-two students over the years, but only fourteen ultimately graduated, and all of them became widely renowned figures after leaving the Academy."
"Xiaogang, what's the matter?"
Slamming the table, Master's voice carried an uncontrollable pride as he said:
Flender glared at him, saying exasperatedly, "Hongjun, look at you, you look like you haven't eaten in ages, and so many people are watching."
Speaking of this, he paused, his gaze sweeping over the Shrek Seven Devils who were burying their heads in their food at the table, and continued with a heavy tone, "To be honest, this group of children will probably be Shrek Academy's last batch of students."
"Yu Xiaogang, your Shrek Academy is so poor now that you can barely afford to eat, and you still dare to poach from our Heaven Dou Royal Academy? You really should take a good look at yourselves! Is Tian Heng going to Shrek Academy to eat dirt with you?"
At this moment, Yu Tianheng, who was sitting directly opposite Master, looked visibly uncomfortable. After a moment of silence, he stammered, "Uncle, about this… I'm afraid I can't. Before I came out, Grandpa specifically instructed me to stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy until the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament ends. If I… if I withdraw from Heaven Dou Royal Academy now and join Shrek Academy, Grandpa will definitely be furious if he finds out!"
Seeing this, Flender frowned slightly, gently nudged Master with his foot, and sternly said, "Xiaogang, what nonsense are you spouting again? I think you've had too much to drink."
Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes and retorted aggrievedly, "Isn't that your fault, Teacher? The Academy's finances are tight now, and we haven't had a full meal in ages."
As Master's words fell, Dugu Yan just opened her mouth to retort, but Yu Tianheng raised his hand to stop her, his brows slightly furrowed, looking a little helpless.
Among them, Qin Ming's eyes widened even more, letting out an exclamation.
Hearing this, Master immediately glared back and shouted loudly:
"Don't I, the Martial Soul theory Master, still exist?"
"I'm not talking nonsense! You're the one talking nonsense! Tian Heng is my nephew, how I arrange his life is my family matter! You don't need to interfere."
"Has your Heaven Dou Royal Academy produced any Titled Douluo after graduation all these years? As far as I know, no, but Shrek Academy has!"
Immediately, everyone on Shrek Academy's side stared at Flender in unison.
"I remember your Shrek Academy was only established for more than twenty years, and according to the Academy's admission standards, the age of enrolled students is around twelve. Even if this person was one of the Academy's first students, he would only be in his thirties now."
Flender wanted to curse, but he dared not act out for now, so he could only hold it in, his face flushed red, not knowing if it was from shame or anger.
"My direct Disciple Tang San's Martial Soul is the useless Blue Silver Grass, yet under my guidance, he has also Cultivated to over level thirty. Throughout the world, besides me, Yu Xiaogang, who else can guide the Blue Silver Grass to Cultivate to its current Realm?"
Seeing this, Master seemed even more carried away, saying proudly, "Besides strong Martial Soul theory, our Shrek Academy's strength is also very strong!"
"Has your Heaven Dou Royal Academy produced a Titled Douluo?"
"The most outstanding one among them is now the youngest Elder of Spirit Hall, with strength in the Titled Douluo Realm. Has your Heaven Dou Royal Academy produced a Spirit Hall Elder?"
Master's face was adorned with a triumphant smile. He leaned slightly forward, clenched his fists, and slammed them on the table, his voice carrying an obvious boast:
Flender's face instantly darkened, his brows tightly furrowed, his gaze unconsciously falling on Master, and in his heart, he had already cursed the latter's ancestors eighteen generations a hundred times over.
"What did you say? Shrek Academy has a Titled Douluo-level student?!"
"What?! Master, what do you mean by this?"
Saying this, Qin Ming reached for the storage spirit tool at his waist. From the looks of it, he was clearly preparing to donate some money to Shrek Academy.
Just then, Dugu Yan snorted coldly, slowly stood up, and questioned:
He had not expected that Master would dare to poach in front of him. His face instantly darkened considerably, and his heart was filled with shock and displeasure.
"Dean, what's going on? Is the Academy's situation very bad now?" Qin Ming heard this, his brows immediately furrowed, and he turned to look at Flender.
Flender sighed, picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and slowly said, "Alas, it's all because the Academy's admission standards are too strict. We'd rather be short of people than lower our requirements. This way, the number of students who can be admitted is pitifully small, let alone earning money from tuition fees."
Hearing this, Qin Ming immediately turned to look at Flender, his eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity, and he eagerly asked, "Dean, yes, when I came to Shrek Academy to register, I came because I saw this announcement from the Academy. So many years have passed, that Senior must have become an influential figure in Spirit Hall by now, right? May I ask, what is his name?"
Hearing Master's words, Dugu Yan immediately raised an eyebrow, her face slightly flushed, and she interrupted with an angry tone:
Dugu Yan and the others were immediately shocked, exclaiming in disbelief in unison.
"Dean, why didn't you say so earlier? As a graduate of the Academy, I definitely want to contribute to the Academy."
"With such teaching standards, Tian Heng coming to Shrek Academy is entirely due to my connections. Otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to come!"
Looking at the numerous pairs of expectant eyes before him, Flender's hanging heart finally died, and his face grew even more unsightly. He stared intently at Master, wishing he could stand up and slap him right then.
Yu Xiaogang, I'll curse you *!
"My grandpa's title is Poison, and he considers himself knowledgeable about the Titled Douluo on the continent, but he has never heard of a Titled Douluo in their thirties on the continent!"
"What's wrong with the Academy being poor?"
However, no sooner had he finished speaking than Master suddenly interjected, "Tian Heng, what do you think about what I discussed with you outside just now?"
Qin Ming's expression changed slightly, revealing a hint of guilt and concern, and he said:
Master did not answer, merely raising his hand to signal Flender to calm down.
"Are your Shrek Academy just a bunch of swindlers?"