Chapter 29 The Situation Completely Turns Sour
"Roll!"
With a roar like a thunderclap, it carried soul power straight towards Ye Zhiqiu.
Ye Zhiqiu's legs went weak, and he knelt down.
"Hun... Soul Saint!"
"Let's get out of here right now."
Without any hesitation, Ye Zhiqiu led his students and ran away as fast as they could.
For a Soul Saint, killing them is as easy as stepping on an ant.
Ma Hongjun triumphantly withdrew his martial soul and spat at the fleeing figures of Canghui Academy.
"Bah! What kind of trash academy dares to fight against Shrek Academy? A bunch of mediocre talents!"
Everyone returned to their seats, the atmosphere lively, as if they had just won a victorious battle to defend their country.
Dai Mubai put his arm around Tang San's shoulder and laughed loudly.
"Little San, that was brilliant! That's the kind of spirit Shrek Academy should have!"
However, when their gaze swept over the figure that had remained motionless in the corner, their smiles vanished, replaced by indifference and rejection.
"Some people..."
Dai Mubai spoke in a sarcastic tone, his voice loud:
"They act all high and mighty normally, but when it comes to actually putting in the effort, they turn into cowards."
"Does this kind of person even deserve to be called a Shrek monster?"
Ma Hongjun also chimed in with a look of disdain.
"Exactly! Everyone's working so hard, and he's just standing there watching. He has absolutely no sense of team spirit! I think he's just scared!"
Oscar and Ning Rongrong whispered smugly to each other.
"Tsk tsk tsk, I thought you were tough, what a coward."
"They're timid, don't pressure them."
"Ye Liuyun."
Zhao Wuji, who was upstairs, also came down, his brows furrowed and his tone serious.
"Why didn't you make a move just now?"
"Even though it was the fat guy who started it, you all must stand united against this common enemy."
Faced with accusations and exclusion from the public.
Ye Liuyun put down his teacup.
He raised his head, his deep eyes sweeping over everyone present.
"Xiao Wu, I have a question for you."
Ye Liuyun pointed at Ma Hongjun, his voice so calm it was frightening:
"If one day you are eating, and suddenly a fat man who spews filth comes up to you, points at your chest, and asks you to help him relieve his pent-up anger."
"What will you do?"
Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then her eyebrows shot up and she waved her fist menacingly.
"Needless to say? I'll definitely beat him so badly he'll shit himself!"
Ye Liuyun shrugged and turned his gaze to Ma Hongjun, whose face was pale.
"They were just eating peacefully, not bothering or offending anyone."
"This fat pig acted like a hooligan in public, using vulgar language to harass girls."
What is this behavior called?
"Call him scum."
Ye Liuyun stood up, his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing Zhao Wuji and Dai Mubai.
"It's human nature to side with your own people regardless of right or wrong. You'd go to great lengths for your brother, even if he's a scoundrel."
"But you can't expect me to go along with you guys and become a bastard too."
"You want me to fight for this kind of scum? I'd rather not get my hands dirty."
"At the same time, don't corrupt Xiao Wu with your outrageous values."
Ye Liuyun has his own beliefs and pride.
Even knowing that abusing power and going with the flow can bring visible benefits.
But he still disdained becoming that kind of person.
The entire room fell silent.
Ma Hongjun was so angry that his face turned red and his fat body trembled.
"Who... who are you calling scum? I'm just burning with uncontrollable lust."
"If you can't control yourself, get castrated."
Ye Liuyun coldly interrupted him.
"So don't use your martial soul as an excuse. If you've done it, admit it."
"Besides."
Ye Liuyun looked at Dai Mubai, a mocking smile curving his lips.
"Don't keep saying 'Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre,' it makes you look particularly ridiculous."
"What kind of skill is it to bully a few students from ordinary academies who are not as good as you?"
"If the other side were clearly stronger than you, would you have dared to provoke them just now?"
"Spirit Hall stands in Spirit City, and the royal families of the two great empires sit there."
"If you really have guts and truly believe you're not mediocre, why don't you go and flirt with the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall?"
Ultimately.
Ye Liuyun shook his head dismissively, pulled up Xiao Wu who was already stunned, and turned to leave.
"They're nothing but a bunch of bullies who prey on the weak and seek validation from the vulnerable."
"To package hooliganism as youthful passion..."
"How ironic."
Ye Liuyun's gaze swept over everyone who criticized him, including Ning Rongrong, and he immediately added a comment.
"Rubbish."
Inside the restaurant, there was a deathly silence.
Ye Liuyun's word "rubbish" struck everyone's heart like a boomerang.
Ning Rongrong stood there, trembling all over, her delicate face contorted with extreme shame and indignation.
She bit her lip hard until she tasted blood.
From childhood to adulthood, she was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a favored daughter of heaven.
But ever since she met Ye Liuyun, her proud identity, beauty, and wealth have all become worthless in his eyes.
Rubbish...
He actually called me rubbish in front of so many people?
Ye Liuyun, I'm not done with you yet!
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, on the other hand, had ashen faces, their eyes blazing with fury.
If they weren't wary of Ye Liuyun's strange strength, they would have rushed forward and fought to the death long ago.
"That's too much."
Oscar stood beside Ning Rongrong, muttering to himself, trying to win the goddess's favor by showing solidarity with her.
"We're all classmates, how could you say such awful things? You have no sense of community at all."
However, the one with the most gloomy expression was Tang San.
He watched as Ye Liuyun led Xiao Wu away, a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashing deep in his eyes.
In his view, Ye Liuyun's words just now were not only an insult to Ma Hongjun, but also a denial of their group.
In the Tang Clan, no matter how wrong a disciple is, the elders will discipline him.
If any outsider attacks a Tang Clan disciple, the entire Tang Clan must be wiped out.
The same applies now; since we are brothers, we should unite against external threats.
Even if the fat man is wrong, no one can retaliate.
Moreover, they even instilled this idea of "betraying relatives and friends" in Xiao Wu.
Tang San couldn't bear it any longer. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and blocked the passageway.
"Wait a moment."
Tang San's voice was very calm, so calm that it was oppressive.
Ye Liuyun stopped and looked at him coldly.
Tang San's eye twitched slightly. He forcibly suppressed the killing intent in his heart, and looked past Ye Liuyun, his gaze turning gently to Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, come here."
"Everyone is here, don't run around with those who don't fit in. Our teacher said we should stick together."
His tone was matter-of-fact, as if a forgiving older brother were calling out to his lost younger sister.
In his subconscious, Xiao Wu belonged to him, so naturally she should stand on his side.
However.
Xiao Wu, however, did not move.
As a simple 100,000-year-old soul beast, her worldview is very simple.
I'll stick with whoever treats me well.
Moreover, the aura of kindred spirit emanating from Ye Liuyun, that sense of familiarity from the Star Dou Great Forest, was something Tang San could never match.
"I don't."
Xiao Wu shrank behind Ye Liuyun, grabbed his sleeve, and poked her little head out, saying in a clear voice.
"My cousin is right, that fat guy is a scoundrel. I don't want to stand with scoundrels."
"Mistress, stop trying to persuade me. If you think being a scoundrel is right, then I've misjudged you."
These words were like a knife, piercing directly into Tang San's heart.
Tang San's pupils contracted slightly, and his hand inside his sleeve clenched tightly, his nails digging deeply into his palm.
You've mistaken me for someone else?
Xiao Wu... you're too naive. You must have been bewitched by this guy.
Tang San slowly raised his head, his gaze falling on Ye Liuyun once again.
This time, the gentle look in his eyes completely disappeared, replaced by a cold, venomous scrutiny.
Ye Liuyun.
Not only did you steal my thunder and humiliate my brother, but now you want to take Xiao Wu away too?
You even tried to drive a wedge between Xiao Wu and me with your ridiculous moral values.
This person has already found a way to die.
If I don't get rid of you, Xiao Wu will leave me sooner or later.
Tang San sentenced Ye Liuyun to death in his heart.
[end of the chapter]