Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression flickered, then he revealed a respectful smile and praised, "Your Holiness, the Pope, you are wise and mighty! Tang Hao's demise is already set in stone."
"It's just that Tang Hao's son, Tang San, seems to have successfully escaped under his desperate obstruction. How should we deal with him next?"
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly, and she fell silent for a moment. The wind in the surrounding forest seemed to still with her. Then, she slowly spoke:
"Issue an order to notify the various Spirit Hall branch halls in different regions to secretly hunt down this Tang San. Once there is any news of him, report it immediately."
"Tang Hao is already severely injured. If he dares to show up and obstruct us next time, that will be the time for us to capture both father and son in one fell swoop."
Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo responded softly, then frowned slightly, as if remembering something. After a moment of contemplation, he cautiously spoke:
"Your Holiness, the Pope, I remember the message sent back by Old Ghost mentioned that Tang Hao seems to have another son named Tang Chuan. His Martial Soul is also Blue Silver Grass, but his Innate Soul Power is only level one... Should we also hunt this person down?"
Hearing this, Bibi Dong's eyes suddenly turned cold, and then a cold, disdainful smile appeared on her lips. She said, "Heh heh, Blue Silver Grass with only level one Innate Soul Power."
"A good-for-nothing with only level one Innate Soul Power, even if he Cultivates his entire life, it would probably be difficult for him to Breakthrough to level thirty. Such an ant is not worth my time."
"Don't bother with this child. Let him fend for himself."
After speaking, Bibi Dong's gaze returned to the sky, her killing intent subtly dissipating.
In her eyes, Tang Chuan was clearly no threat at all.
...
A week later, outside Heaven Dou City.
The early autumn wind brushed against the towering city walls. In front of the city gate, people flowed like a river, and carriages rumbled.
The moment the Shrek A group of people stepped into the city gate,
The sight before them immediately shocked their hearts.
The streets were wide and tidy, paved with bluestone slabs. The bustling crowd came and went, dressed in various attires, clearly indicating that merchants and nobles from all over had gathered in the city.
Tall buildings and shops lined both sides, with hanging signboards and continuous hawking. A dazzling array of goods was displayed in windows and on stalls, with fragrances and clamor intertwined, showcasing its prosperity.
"Wow... it's so big, so lively!"
Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled. She excitedly looked left and right, like a child entering the city for the first time, attracted by the fresh sights. Her gaze shifted between candy shops and jewelry stalls, occasionally exclaiming, and even Can't help it running ahead quickly.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged glances, both with smiles on their faces.
"I never thought that Heaven Dou City would be even more prosperous than Star Luo City."
Dai Mubai crossed his arms over his chest. Although his expression was calm, a hint of astonishment was hard to conceal in his eyes.
Just as everyone was experiencing the prosperous atmosphere of Heaven Dou City, Ning Rongrong suddenly stepped forward, her petite figure blocking their path, and solemnly said:
"Dean, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's castle is outside the city. I have something to take care of and plan to go home first. You all go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy first."
Hearing this, Flender raised an eyebrow, exchanging a glance with the Master beside him. As their eyes met, a hint of solemnity flashed between them.
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The Master opened his mouth slightly, just about to ask.
But before he could speak, Flender raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Rongrong, why are you suddenly going home?" Flender asked, his expression serious, speaking first.
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong calmly explained:
"Dean, the hidden weapons that Third Brother gave us not long ago, I think they are very suitable for the clansmen of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I plan to go home first and discuss this matter with my father. If we can reach an agreement, I even want my father to purchase a batch of hidden weapons from Third Brother."
"Oh..." Flender sighed softly and nodded:
"Alright, in that case, you go back first. However, be extra careful on the way."
"Mhm, I will, Dean. Don't worry, no one in Heaven Dou City dares to provoke me."
After hearing this, Ning Rongrong smiled slightly, nodded gently, and then turned to leave.
Watching Ning Rongrong's figure gradually disappear into the crowd, the Master's eyes held a hint of gloom and unease. After a moment of silence, he spoke in a low voice:
"Flender, do you think she might have run off to...?"
Flender's face instantly darkened upon hearing this, his brows furrowing tightly. After a moment of hesitation, he shook his head and said, "Probably not. Although Ning Rongrong is a bit willful and headstrong, she shouldn't go as far as to do something like that. Xiao Gang, are you being too suspicious?"
"Suspicious? Besides her, who else in the academy could have betrayed Little San? Do you think it was me? Or you?" The Master's gaze suddenly sharpened, his face also sinking as he said coldly.
Flender was speechless for a long time, unable to utter a word. His face was uncertain, and although he was unwilling to admit it, the Master's suspicion was not entirely unreasonable.
After a long while, Flender sighed heavily, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness, and said:
"Forget it. Since she's already gone, we can only take it one step at a time. Besides, as long as we join Heaven Dou Royal Academy and have the protection of the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family, Spirit Hall probably won't dare to easily attack us again."
As he spoke, he looked up at the street ahead.
He still felt a little uneasy in his heart, but he forced himself to suppress the anxiety.
"By the way, that Qin Ming fellow said he would go back ahead of us to arrange for our entry into Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It's been several days now, and I wonder how he's doing?"
The Master slowly withdrew his gaze, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice:
"No matter how he's doing, we must proceed cautiously from now on. The people from Spirit Hall have probably already been secretly watching us."
Hearing this, Flender's gaze suddenly narrowed, a hint of killing intent flashing deep within his pupils, and he said in a low voice, "It's just a pity for Shao Xin and Li Yu Song. Spirit Hall, I, Flender, will never rest until I've settled this with you!"
Before completely leaving Soto City, Flender had secretly returned to Shrek Academy once, only to find the academy completely destroyed and his two old brothers dismembered.
...
Half an hour later, the Shrek A group of people finally arrived at the gate of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The towering palace-style city gate was majestic and magnificent, with imposing stone lions at the entrance, exquisitely carved. Every stone slab gleamed with a faint luster.
Zhao Wuji couldn't help but widen his eyes and exclaimed in a low voice:
"This academy gate is too grand, isn't it? Compared to Shrek Academy's small, broken wooden sign, it's like heaven and earth apart!"
"Nestled against mountains and beside water, it is indeed a good place," the Master nodded slightly from the side, a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and said in a deep voice.
Only Flender said very unconvinced:
"What's so great about a good environment and a large place? Have they cultivated any powerhouses? They're far inferior to our Shrek Academy. Our place may be small, but we have many monsters."
Zhao Wuji nodded in agreement and said:
"Boss, frankly, I still don't quite understand why so many children with excellent potential would join Shrek Academy. If it weren't for deception... I'm afraid..."
"You're spouting nonsense, what deception? This is my personal charm." Flender quickly corrected himself, glared at Zhao Wuji, and said sternly, "Let's go, let's go in. We should be able to make it for dinner. Let's see what the food is like here. If the treatment isn't good, I won't stay."
However, he hadn't walked a few steps before trouble arrived.
Just then, a group of teenagers and young women, seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in goose-yellow school uniforms, walked past the Shrek A group of people.
Among the crowd, Heaven Dou Empire's Fourth Prince Xue Beng was clearly present. When he saw Tang San, he felt a sense of familiarity. A moment later, his eyes suddenly lit up, his face changed dramatically, and he shouted in a trembling voice:
"Tang... Tang San? I didn't expect that after you hit me last time... you'd still dare to come to our Heaven Dou Royal Academy? This time, I'll definitely make you pay!"
Hearing this, Tang San looked bewildered. He slowly stepped forward and asked in confusion:
"Classmate, I think you might have mistaken me for someone else? My name is indeed Tang San, but it seems we haven't met before, have we?"
"Yes, Tang San! That's the name!" Xue Beng's anger intensified, his face flushed, and he said through gritted teeth, "You little scoundrel, you... you just wait for me!"
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly turned around and ran quickly towards the academy entrance