109: Chapter 109 Zhu Zhuqing's Cheat Code

(PS: In the previous chapter, it wasn't Tang San recognizing Yu Xiaogang as his idol; it was a slip of the pen.)

Nearby, Zhu Zhuqing stood quietly, her black dress almost merging with the shadows. Her cold face remained expressionless as she stared intently at Dai Mubai, a deep-seated disappointment and coldness hidden in the depths of her eyes.

Her cat ears drooped slightly; she had clearly given up on the idea of staying at Shrek.

"Wolf, look at her!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up instantly. She tugged on Wolf's sleeve and said excitedly, "She has cat ears! Just like your Wolf ears! And her aura is so sharp; she must be very strong! Much better than those three pieces of trash!"

Wolf looked in the direction she pointed, his ice-blue eyes narrowing slightly as his Wolf ears perked up.

"Hell Civet Spirit. agility-attack system, very good assassin potential. And she's determined, not like the others."

(Hell Civet Spirit, agility-attack system, excellent assassin potential, and her will is firm, unlike the others.)

"I told you so!"

Ning Rongrong tilted her chin up proudly and pulled Wolf over. With a bright smile, she said to Zhu Zhuqing, "Hello! I'm Ning Rongrong, from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Are you also here at Shrek Academy to find teammates?"

Zhu Zhuqing turned to look at her with a hint of wariness. She nodded, then shook her head, remaining silent.

"Don't come here; this place is finished."

Ning Rongrong curled her lip and pointed at the mess in the courtyard. "You saw it just now. What 'Monster Academy'? It's just a scammer academy that ruins perfectly good Geniuses. Look at that Dai Mubai; he was so scared he couldn't even stand straight. He's not worth following at all."

Her meaning was clear: I know you are from the Star Luo Empire's royal family.

As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the Upper Three Sects, how could she not be familiar with the Spirits of the major powers?

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes dimmed. She still didn't speak, but her knuckles turned white from clenching her fists.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong struck while the iron was hot, extending her hand and speaking sincerely.

"Why don't you come back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with me? Our Sect has the best Cultivation resources, the best teachers, and the safest environment. Wolf follows me; he's incredibly strong and can protect us. I see you have great talent; if you follow me, you'll definitely become a powerful Spirit Master in the future! Plus, we can be best partners and travel the continent together!"

Zhu Zhuqing looked up into Ning Rongrong's sincere eyes, then at the steady aura of Wolf beside her, and finally at the figure in the courtyard that had completely disappointed her. She hesitated for a long time.

She had traveled thousands of miles from the Star Luo Empire to improve her strength and escape Dai Mubai's shadow.

But now, Shrek was ruined, and Dai Mubai had utterly disappointed her. She didn't know where to go or what to do next.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was one of the Upper Three Sects on the continent, with immense strength and abundant resources.

If she could join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she would indeed receive the best training, which was ten thousand times better than staying in this dilapidated scammer academy.

While she was hesitating, Wolf suddenly spoke, his tone flat but carrying an unquestionable power:

"She's telling the truth. Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the best choice for you right now. Stay here, you'll only end up like those people in the yard."

(She is telling the truth. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is your best choice right now. If you stay here, you will only end up like those people in the courtyard.)

Although Zhu Zhuqing couldn't understand his words, she could feel the sincerity in his eyes and tone.

Zhu Zhuqing looked up into Ning Rongrong's sincere eyes, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing her palm.

There, a faint golden Tiger Pattern was flickering, visible only to her.

If this had been three months ago, faced with an olive branch from a top-tier Sect like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she would have hesitated repeatedly.

Because she couldn't be sure if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would truly protect her. After all, she came from a vassal of the Star Luo royalty, specifically one tied to a Spirit Fusion technique. With such significant Karma, would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School really be willing to oppose the entire Star Luo Empire for her sake?

But now, she no longer had to be afraid.

Three months ago, while fleeing her sister's pursuit, she had entered a Forbidden Ground deep within the Star Dou Great Forest and encountered a Rebirth 100,000-year-old White Tiger on the brink of death.

That White Tiger saw the tenacity and unwillingness in her bones, as well as her fate bound by the Spirit Fusion technique. Ultimately, it chose to sacrifice its lifelong Cultivation to her, becoming her second Spirit—the White Tiger.

It just so happened to share the same source as the White Tiger of the Star Luo Royal Family.

From then on, she possessed talent that far exceeded Innate Full Spirit Power; she no longer needed to depend on anyone.

She could independently complete the Hell White Tiger's self-Spirit Fusion, unleashing power far beyond her rank.

The remnant soul of that 100,000-year-old White Tiger resided within her Spirit. Not only could it guide her Cultivation at any time, but it could also temporarily take over her body when she faced invincible enemies, unleashing Titled Douluo-level combat power—just like the legendary geniuses possessed by the remnant souls of ancient experts.

Commonly known as the Heaven Rank Battle Skill: Ghost Possession.

Dai Mubai? The pursuit of the Star Luo Royal Family? After gaining this power, they were no longer worth mentioning.

The reason she still came to Shrek was simply to see for herself if this academy, rumored to be so miraculous, was actually worth staying at for even a moment.

And now, the answer was obvious.

"Senior, what do you think?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly in her heart.

A low, majestic tiger roar echoed in her Sea of Consciousness, carrying a hint of approval:

"This little girl's eyes are clean, without calculation. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the Continent's Number One Support Sect with vast resources. For an outsider Disciple with extremely high talent and combat capability, it is a hundred times better than that broken academy. Following her will be of great benefit to your Cultivation. As for those clowns, if they dare to come, this old man will simply slap them to death for you."

Having received the White Tiger Senior's affirmation, the last trace of hesitation in Zhu Zhuqing's heart vanished.

She looked at Ning Rongrong, and a rare, faint smile appeared on her cold face as she nodded gently.

"Good, I'll go with you."

Ning Rongrong cheered instantly. Just as she was about to grab her hand and say something, Zhu Zhuqing continued, her tone calm but carrying an unquestionable firmness:

"However, I have one condition. I am joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School only to Cultivate and find partners. I will not be manipulated by anyone, nor will I be forced into a union with anyone. As for the Star Luo Royal Family's side, you don't need to worry; I can handle it myself."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong was stunned for a moment, then nodded vigorously. "No problem, no problem! My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School never forces its Disciples to do anything, especially an outstanding girl like you! You can do whatever you want! If anyone dares to bully you, I'll have my father send a Titled Douluo to beat them up!"