Xuan Zi didn't get any response; after all, as a Heavenly Demon Puppet, it couldn't speak in the first place.
The Heavenly Demon Puppet's reaction caused Xuan Zi's expression to turn completely solemn.
It seemed that this Limit Douluo truly took orders from Ao Yao, a First Year student...
"Ao Yao... right?"
Xuan Zi took a deep breath, his brows furrowing slightly. "Just who are you?"
"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ao Yao."
As soon as he spoke, Ning Tian cooperatively took a step forward and released her Spirit.
In an instant, an eight-layered glazed pagoda hovered above Ning Tian's palm, radiating a magnificent light. Behind her, one purple and two black spirit rings were exceptionally eye-catching.
Xuan Zi's pupils shrank violently.
This... what kind of Heaven-Defying spirit ring configuration is this!?
And... this Exquisite Pagoda seems a bit off...
Xuan Zi couldn't help but stare closely at the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Tian's hand, then let out a sharp breath. "You actually evolved the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to the eighth layer? And... what is with your spirit ring configuration?"
Ning Tian glanced at Ao Yao beside her and simply smiled faintly. "Ao Yao comes from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and is my fiancé. My Spirit should be enough to prove our identities, shouldn't it?"
Ning Tian...
Xuan Zi seemed to have some impression of the name. A Disciple from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School had indeed come to Shrek Academy this year, and she was the successor of the school.
So, this Puppet with the strength of a Limit Douluo... is actually a creation of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School?
When did the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School gain such power?
Xuan Zi looked at Ning Tian and Ao Yao with uncertainty, then at the golden, shimmering Heavenly Demon Puppet, unable to make up his mind for a moment.
It was truly because this information was too shocking—a Puppet with the strength of a Limit Douluo was absolutely no joke. In the entire Shrek Academy, only Elder Mu could possibly stop this Puppet.
Even he... was likely a bit lacking.
"Is this Puppet a treasure of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School?"
Xuan Zi couldn't help but ask, but Ning Tian only smiled without saying a word.
Ao Yao and Ning Tian's behavior annoyed Xuan Zi, but he had no way to vent the fire in his heart.
If Ao Yao's background were truly suspicious, he could have chosen to take action, try to restrain him, and carefully interrogate him about the truth behind this Puppet.
But it just so happened that Ao Yao was from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Although the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School had declined significantly compared to ten thousand years ago, it still maintained close ties with Shrek Academy. Taking action against Ao Yao and Ning Tian would be inappropriate in every sense.
But this Heavenly Demon Puppet...
Xuan Zi forced himself to look away, his Face seemingly returning to a calm state. "Since you're unwilling to say, I won't ask. As for these assassins..."
Xuan Zi looked down at the eight bodies on the ground and cleared his throat. "I heard your conversation just now. Since Xu Sanshi is the mastermind, the Academy will naturally punish him severely. You can rest assured on that point."
Hearing this, Ao Yao looked up at Xuan Zi with a half-smile.
Those words might fool others, but he didn't believe them for a second.
In the original story, Huo Yuhao had been assassinated by people sent by Dai Huabin, only surviving because Ma Xiaotao happened to arrive in time. Afterward, even though all clues and evidence pointed to Dai Huabin as the mastermind, Shrek Academy didn't give him any severe punishment out of respect for Duke White Tiger.
While Xu Sanshi's father wasn't Duke White Tiger, his mother was a princess of the Dou Ling Empire, and his father was a patriarch of the Xuanming Sect. In terms of background, he was even a notch above Dai Huabin.
Therefore, for the sake of the Dou Ling Imperial Family and the Xuanming Sect, Shrek Academy wouldn't truly punish Xu Sanshi.
Even if Xuan Zi, considering the Limit Douluo-level Heavenly Demon Puppet, decided to punish Xu Sanshi, the most he would do is expel him from Shrek Academy.
Ao Yao would not be satisfied with that outcome.
Not being afraid of Xu Sanshi's revenge was one thing, but once Xu Sanshi actually sought revenge, Ao Yao never said he would let the guy go.
Let me think, how should I punish Xu Sanshi?
Killing him directly seems too easy on him. After all, with him around, I can still have some 'different' fun with Jiang Nannan in the future.
So... Ao Yao's decision was to let Xu Sanshi experience the events of the Qiankun Asking Love Valley ahead of time.
He and Bei Bei, those two brothers in misfortune, would make a perfect pair.
By the way, which of them should be the '1' and which should be the '0'?
Looking at their physiques and Faces, it seems Xu Sanshi is more suited to be the '1'.
Anyway, Xu Sanshi likes taking the 'unconventional path' anyway. In this life, I'll just let him take that unconventional path to the very end.
Not going to take it?
Come, look at the Heavenly Demon Puppet beside me, look into its eyes.
If you have something to say, go say it to the Heavenly Demon Puppet!
Xuan Zi naturally didn't know what Ao Yao was thinking. He simply let out a sigh of relief, constantly replaying the night's events in his head, afraid of missing any detail.
He had to go back and tell Elder Mu about this and let him decide.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Senior, to properly punish Xu Sanshi. If there's nothing else... can we leave? It's so late and we haven't eaten yet, you see..."
Ao Yao spread his hands, his expression looking somewhat innocent.
Xuan Zi instinctively wanted to stop them, but after thinking it over, a smiling expression appeared on his Face. "It just so happens that this old man hasn't eaten either. How about taking me along? Don't worry, I'll pay for my own share."
You? Haven't eaten?
Then tell me, what were you eating on the Soul Dueling Platform just now?
Dozens of large chicken legs couldn't even fill your stomach; they were just appetizers, right?
The only commendable thing about Xuan Zi was that he didn't try to just mooch a meal; he seemed to know he was a glutton.
However... Ao Yao still righteously refused.
"Senior, as a Senior, if you eat with us, we won't feel comfortable. Moreover... don't you think you're a bit of a third wheel?"
As he spoke, Ao Yao pointed to Ning Tian, Meng Hongchen, and Wu Feng, then looked at Xuan Zi. The meaning was very obvious.
I'm about to take these girls to dinner. You old geezer, be sensible and don't be a lightbulb, okay?
Xuan Zi's Face stiffened visibly, and a hint of embarrassment surfaced.
How long had it been?
How long had it been since someone dared to speak to him like that?
Xuan Zi really wanted to blow up, but as soon as he saw the Heavenly Demon Puppet staring straight at him, his heart trembled slightly.