Chapter 121: My Grandfather Is Dugu Bo!
Hearing Lin Mo's words and seeing Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's miserable state, the fury in Zhao Wuji's heart instantly flared.
When had he, the grand Immovable Bright King, ever suffered such a loss?
The students of his own academy had been beaten like this in public. Where was he supposed to put his face?
Zhao Wuji's expression darkened as seven spirit rings shimmered beneath his feet. He looked as if he might erupt at any moment.
"Teacher Zhao, wait!"
Seeing this, Qin Ming hurriedly stepped forward and blocked the space between Zhao Wuji and Lin Mo's group.
He knew Zhao Wuji's temper very well. If they truly started fighting, the situation would become impossible to control.
He quickly spoke up, "Teacher Zhao, don't be in such a hurry to act. There may be more to this story. Let's first clarify exactly what happened."
Although Qin Ming had not spent much time with Lin Mo, he knew Lin Mo was definitely not the type to go around looking for trouble.
There had to be a reason behind this.
Zhao Wuji paused, suppressing his anger as he looked at Qin Ming.
He had a deep impression of Qin Ming, his former student, and knew he was not someone who spoke without reason.
Moreover, when news of Qin Ming's breakthrough to Spirit Emperor had recently reached Shrek Academy, Dean Flender had been so happy that he drank several extra cups, sighing that Qin Ming was truly the pride of Shrek Academy.
"Fine, Xiao Ming. I'll give you this face," Zhao Wuji said in a muffled voice.
He deactivated his Martial Soul Possession and withdrew his spirit rings, but his tiger-like eyes still glared at Lin Mo with obvious hostility.
At the side, Ye Zhiqiu had already quietly shrunk back the moment Zhao Wuji revealed his spirit rings, wishing he could bury his head inside his turtle shell.
Ye Zhiqiu was doing everything he could to reduce his presence.
His heart was filled with bitterness.
He had thought he was merely teaching a few arrogant juniors a lesson. Who could have imagined that it would draw out a Spirit Saint?
A powerhouse of this level was enough to stand on equal footing with the dean of Canghui Academy. This was not someone he could afford to provoke.
On the other side, seeing that Zhao Wuji seemed ready to stand up for them, Ma Hongjun, who was slumped on the ground, felt as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw.
He struggled to hug Zhao Wuji's calf, tears and snot smeared across his face as he wailed, "Teacher Zhao! Teacher Zhao, you have to stand up for us! Look at what they beat us into!
"Is there no justice left? When have people from our Shrek Academy ever been bullied like this?"
As he cried, he glared at Lin Mo with a venomous gaze.
However, beneath that venom was a trace of jealousy that was difficult to detect.
He was jealous of Lin Mo's handsome appearance, and even more jealous that Lin Mo had two women so close to him, both of them outstanding in looks and figure.
Originally, his little scheme had been perfect. Since Lin Mo had been classmates with Tang San and Xiao Wu, that meant his age should be similar to theirs.
In terms of cultivation, it should have been even more impossible for Lin Mo to surpass Tang San and Xiao Wu, who possessed Innate Full Spirit Power. With the power of his Phoenix Spirit, dealing with a Spirit Grandmaster of the same rank should have been as easy as reaching into a bag.
It was precisely because of this thought, along with the twisted resentment in his heart, that he could not resist making a few lewd remarks.
But who would have thought Lin Mo's reaction would be so fierce? He had actually dared to hit him directly.
When had Ma Hongjun ever suffered such humiliation?
"Hmph!"
Dugu Yan crossed her arms and let out an undisguised cold snort. She did not even bother to look at him, her eyes full of disdain.
"You're quite skilled at being the villain who complains first.
"I don't know which trash academy produced such an 'outstanding disciple.' You haven't learned anything else, but you've mastered twisting the truth and spewing filth all by yourself."
Her words were sharp, leaving Shrek Academy no face at all.
Qin Ming frowned and turned his gaze toward Lin Mo. "Lin Mo, you tell me. What exactly happened? Why did you suddenly start fighting?"
Lin Mo's expression remained calm. Without adding any embellishment, he recounted everything that had just happened in a flat tone.
"That is what happened," Lin Mo added at the end.
"According to their academy's creed, 'Those who don't dare to cause trouble are mediocre.' It seems that if I want an apology from them, I have to defeat them first.
"I was only acting according to their 'rules.'"
By the end, Lin Mo's tone even carried a trace of innocence. "It's just a pity."
Hearing this, Qin Ming already understood most of the situation.
He had some understanding of Lin Mo's character and believed he would not lie about something like this.
Moreover, he knew about Shrek Academy's rule, "Those who don't dare to cause trouble are mediocre." He had even followed it himself before.
He just had not expected these two junior brothers of his to use this "rule" in such a place and kick an iron plate.
Seeing that Qin Ming seemed to believe Lin Mo's words, Ma Hongjun hurriedly shouted, "Teacher Zhao, don't listen to his nonsense! He's the villain complaining first!
"He was the one who looked down on our Shrek Academy first, so we..."
"Enough!" Qin Ming barked, interrupting Ma Hongjun.
He took a deep breath, looked at Zhao Wuji, then at Lin Mo's group of three. A troubled look appeared on his face.
In his heart, he still considered himself a member of Shrek Academy. Naturally, he did not want to see his juniors suffer, especially being beaten so badly by an outsider.
But reason told him that the cause of this matter was indeed Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's fault.
After a moment of silence, Qin Ming tried to smooth things over.
"Teacher Zhao, Lin Mo, I think today's matter can be considered a case of no discord, no concord.
"After all, Shrek Academy's side was at fault first with inappropriate words, but Lin Mo, your strikes were indeed a bit heavy."
He looked at Lin Mo and spoke in a negotiating tone. "How about this? Let my two junior brothers apologize for their earlier insolence. Then, let Lengleng help treat their injuries, and we'll let this matter pass. What do you think?"
As Qin Ming's words fell, before Lin Mo could respond, Dugu Yan sneered from the side.
"Treatment? Why should we back down?" She lifted her chin, her sharp gaze falling on Zhao Wuji. "Just because of his Spirit Saint cultivation, he wants to bully us? Does he even dare to act?"
"You!"
Zhao Wuji was so enraged by Dugu Yan's disrespectful attitude that his eyes turned bloodshot and his breathing grew heavy. He could not help but laugh from sheer anger.
"Good! What a sharp-tongued little girl! I, the Immovable Bright King Zhao Wuji, have roamed the Spirit Master's world for so many years, and I have never been spoken to like this by a little brat pointing at my nose!"
Lin Mo took half a step forward, shielding Dugu Yan behind him as he looked at Zhao Wuji calmly.
"Want to bully us?"
Lin Mo's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears. "As long as you aren't afraid of being 'bullied' by someone else later."
He paused for a moment, then pointed toward Dugu Yan behind him.
"A friendly reminder. Her surname is Dugu."
"Dugu?"
Zhao Wuji froze for a moment. Then, as if he had thought of something, his expression changed drastically.
At that moment, among the Shrek Seven Devils, Ning Rongrong spoke in a low voice, "Teacher Zhao... I think it's better to let Dai Mubai and Fatty apologize."
After saying that, she quickly took a few steps forward and leaned toward Zhao Wuji, speaking in a hurried but clear voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Teacher Zhao, that green-haired girl should be the descendant of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. And the one holding the Begonia flower is the descendant of the contemporary Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, with Ye Linyuan behind her."
Ning Rongrong's voice carried a hint of playfulness.
"Poison Douluo is famous among Titled Douluo for being petty, having a strange temper, and acting without scruples.
"You cannot afford to offend him."
At this point, Ning Rongrong's voice carried a little more satisfaction.
Not long ago, she had been given a hard time by Flender and the others.
Now that there was a chance to return the favor, if she did not seize it, she would not be the Little Witch.
The anger on Zhao Wuji's face froze instantly, then became incredibly colorful, alternating between blue and red.
A layer of fine cold sweat even broke out on his forehead.
A Titled Douluo!
Another Titled Douluo!
Not long ago, he had just been "taught a lesson" by Clear Sky Douluo and had been bedridden for many days.
Now, he had actually provoked Poison Douluo Dugu Bo?
Although Zhao Wuji considered himself not weak, compared to a true Titled Douluo, the gap was like a chasm.
He was already on edge after being beaten by Tang Hao. If he offended Dugu Bo as well...
He had originally only wanted to stand up for his students and regain some face. Who would have thought he would kick such a hard iron plate?
These two little girls had backgrounds more terrifying than the last.
The situation was stronger than the person.
Zhao Wuji felt so stifled that his chest tightened, but in the end, reason overcame impulse.
He turned his head and glared fiercely at Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, especially Ma Hongjun, who was still hugging his leg.
"Apologize."
Zhao Wuji had to squeeze those words out from between his teeth.
Dai Mubai's face flushed red. He had been beaten severely and suffered such a huge loss, and it had happened right in front of Zhu Zhuqing.
Naturally, he was extremely unwilling, but the situation forced him to lower his head.
"I'm sorry," Dai Mubai said, his voice muffled and unclear.
Ma Hongjun looked even more like he was attending a funeral.
"I'm... I'm sorry."
Lin Mo picked his ear and said flatly, "Your voices are too small. I can't hear you. I remember when you two were cursing earlier, your voices were quite loud, weren't they?"
"You!"
Dai Mubai suddenly looked up, his eyes almost spitting fire, but he forcefully suppressed it again.
He took a deep breath and repeated, "I'm sorry!"
Ma Hongjun also followed and repeated it loudly.
Only then did Lin Mo nod and say nothing more.
As for treating their injuries?
There was simply no need.
Since they dared to be insolent, they could bear the consequences themselves.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun scrambled to their feet in dejection and stood behind Zhao Wuji, their gazes toward Lin Mo still filled with resentment.
Zhao Wuji's face was ashen, and he said nothing more.
He led the group from Shrek Academy away from the scene of the conflict without looking back.
Qin Ming watched their retreating backs, then looked at the calm Lin Mo, the still-angry Dugu Yan, and Ye Lengleng beside them. He let out a helpless sigh.
"Let's go. Back to the tavern first."
He waved his hand, his heart filled with complicated emotions.
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