Chapter 27 Journey to the Star Dou Great Forest
The next day.
Everyone gathered on the playground early in the morning.
They saw Zhao Wuji.
The trainees were somewhat taken aback, wanting to laugh but not daring to actually laugh.
Zhao Wuji did look rather disheveled.
There were at least three bruises on his face that hadn't faded yet, especially the panda-eye look around his left eye, which was truly hilarious.
Everyone tried hard to suppress their laughter, their faces turning red from holding it in.
Zhao Wuji gave a cold, menacing snort.
The laughter of the crowd vanished in fright.
Zhao Wuji didn't want to dwell on such an awkward situation.
"Alright, everyone, get ready to hit the road."
"Run there, consider it exercise."
The sun was blazing overhead.
A group of nine people ran along the dirt road leading to the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Everyone, gather together! I'll buff you all!"
Ning Rongrong gave a delicate shout, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her hand shone brightly.
"The seven treasures have names, the first of which is: Speed!"
Several streaks of light landed precisely on Dai Mubai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Oscar.
The group's speed immediately increased, and they became as light as swallows.
Only Ye Liuyun's body was completely empty.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
Ning Rongrong looked at Ye Liuyun with a fake apology on her face, but her eyes were full of vengeful pleasure.
"Ye Liuyun, you are a Soul Elder, so your stamina is definitely better than ours. My soul power is limited, so I have to use it sparingly. I won't add any more for you."
At the same time, Oscar also rolled out several large sausages and distributed them to everyone to replenish their energy.
When it came to Ye Liuyun, Oscar shrugged and said sarcastically:
"Sigh, that's all. I made too much just now, and my soul power is exhausted. Anyway, Master Ye probably doesn't need this kind of low-level food, right?"
This blatant targeting and isolation caused the air to freeze instantly.
As Tang San ran, he nodded to himself.
Ye Liuyun usually acts aloof and doesn't fit in with the group, so it's time for him to experience what it's like to be separated from the team.
Teams need to support each other. If you don't want to be with us, don't blame us for not including you.
"What are you doing?!"
Xiao Wu's pretty face turned red with anger, and she slammed the sausage in her hand onto the ground.
"You're deliberately targeting my cousin!"
"Xiao Wu."
A hand pressed down on Xiao Wu's shoulder.
Ye Liuyun remained calm, even his breathing was steady.
"It doesn't matter."
"They're right, I really am an expert."
Xiao Wu, who was originally angry, was amused by these words that ruined the atmosphere, and muttered to herself.
That's not true. Even if one transforms into a human, their former cultivation level doesn't completely disappear.
It's just slowly adapting to the human body, and this will gradually become apparent as it grows.
The foundation of a 100,000-year-old soul beast is incomparable to that of an ordinary person.
Thinking about this, she wasn't angry anymore. Ye Liuyun was indeed a master. Even if Ning Rongrong and Oscar ran themselves to death, he wouldn't get tired.
Ye Liuyun continued running at a steady pace, as if the two people's attacks were nothing to him, leaving no trace.
This dismissive attitude infuriated Ning Rongrong and Oscar even more.
Keep pretending! Let's see how long you can keep it up!
However.
After a while.
As support-type Soul Masters, even with the support of soul power, Ning Rongrong and Oscar's physical constitutions are ultimately the worst.
Their breathing became heavy, their steps grew heavier, and their pace visibly slowed down.
Ye Liuyun, who had been isolated and without any support, remained calm and his breathing was as steady as if he were taking a walk.
He slowly overtook the panting Ning Rongrong and Oscar.
As Ye Liuyun passed by the two, he turned his head with a mischievous grin, a faint smirk playing on his lips, and muttered to himself.
"We should indeed conserve our soul power."
"You!" Ning Rongrong was so angry she almost choked.
Oscar's face also turned red, but he didn't even have the strength to refute.
Xiao Wu, watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh: "Haha! Cousin is right! Some people just bring it on themselves!"
Tang San frowned, looking at Ye Liuyun's retreating figure, feeling displeased.
We're all classmates, why be so petty?
It's a fact that Ning Rongrong and the others were physically exhausted. As a strong person, you not only didn't help them, but also made sarcastic remarks. Your mind is too narrow.
"Mu Bai, Fatty, let's take turns supporting them," Tang San instructed.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun immediately stepped forward and helped the two support soul masters up.
At the rear of the group, Zhao Wuji watched this scene and shook his head helplessly.
This Ye Liuyun is strong, but his personality... makes him a problematic genius.
...
Finally, at sunset, the group arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Upon entering a restaurant, everyone collapsed onto their chairs, exhausted like dead dogs.
"Boss! Bring out all your best dishes!"
Ning Rongrong waved her hand, exuding heroic spirit.
"This is my treat! Everyone, please eat whatever you like!"
"Long live! It's great to have someone treat us."
"As expected of the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Then we won't stand on ceremony."
...
Soon, a table full of sumptuous dishes was served.
Everyone was starving, so they all picked up their chopsticks.
Ye Liuyun was also a little hungry and was just about to reach for a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks.
"Smack!"
A pair of chopsticks blocked his way.
Ning Rongrong looked at him, her eyes full of smugness and provocation:
"Ye Liuyun, I paid for this meal."
"Weren't you pretty cocky when you were running? Didn't you say you didn't need our help? Why are you so eager to eat now?"
Oscar, while munching on a chicken leg, mumbled a reply.
"That's right. Some people are nowhere to be seen when it comes to putting in the effort, but they're always the first to grab a bite to eat."
Dai Mubai snorted coldly. Because of the incident at the Rose Hotel and the Soul Arena, he had long disliked Ye Liuyun, so he naturally took advantage of his misfortune.
"You're so unsociable, I think you shouldn't eat here. We at Shrek Academy don't feed ungrateful wretches."
Tang San didn't say anything, but silently picked up some food, which was considered as tacit approval of this behavior.
In his view, this was a kind of "education" for Ye Liuyun.
"You've gone too far!"
Xiao Wu slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly, her eyes bloodshot.
"I'm not eating this! Cousin, let's go!"
"Fine."
Ye Liuyun pressed down on Xiao Wu's shoulder and pushed her back into the chair.
His face showed no anger, no embarrassment, not even the slightest emotional fluctuation.
He simply put his chopsticks away.
"OK."
Ye Liuyun stood up and sat down at the empty table next to him.
"Boss."
"Two bowls of plain noodles, with two eggs. I'll pay for it myself."
He didn't want to get involved in these kids' pretend play.
Isolation, ridicule.
He came into this world by a twist of fate, and his first reaction was not happiness or excitement, but despair.
Everyone's talking about reincarnation, but when it actually happens, you feel a mix of emotions.
He cultivated diligently when he was a soul beast.
Endure the loneliness of despair, and suffer the torment of being burned by lightning.
This is nothing.
Even as a human being, one should strive to cultivate oneself.
Risking being killed by a Title Douluo, and enduring the pain of having one's bones shattered by soul power.
It's not a big deal.
Could it be that he's working so hard just to spite a child?
Whether the Shrek Seven Devils become gods or not, it doesn't matter.
Everyone has their own path to walk.
His life belongs only to himself.
There's no need to bother with things that aren't worth it.
There's no need to be sad over people who aren't worth it.
Ye Liuyun didn't care.
The food was served, and he ate his noodles quietly.
His movements were elegant and composed, as if the surrounding noise had nothing to do with him.
However.
Looking at the figure sitting alone in the corner with an indifferent expression, Ning Rongrong's anger not only did not subside, but burned even more fiercely.
Why?
Why didn't he react at all?
Shouldn't he be angry? Shouldn't he feel ashamed? Shouldn't he come and beg me for help?
This attitude of completely disregarding me... is what makes me even angrier!
"Ye Liuyun!"
Ning Rongrong gripped the chopsticks tightly, her knuckles turning white.
"I will make you bow down to me!"
[end of the chapter]