20: Yu Xiaogang Arrives

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's discussion hall.

A white-haired elder who had arrived by sword looked at Ning Fengzhi somewhat anxiously and said.

"Elder Jian, I heard that a peak Soul Douluo who had been in seclusion for many years failed to break through and vented his frustration at the academy where Rong Rong is located."

Ning Fengzhi tapped the table beside him with his fingers as he replied, his words seemingly absent-minded, as if contemplating something.

"Then why don't you quickly send someone to bring Rong Rong back? If something happens, what should we do!"

Sword Douluo saw Ning Fengzhi's absent-mindedness and couldn't help but raise his voice, intending to bring Ning Rong Rong back.

"No! This was an accident, and nothing happened. Let's arrange two more Soul Saints to be by Rong Rong's side. We can't bring her back as soon as she goes out. This is inappropriate."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Sword Douluo, thought for a moment, and then firmly stated his plan.

"You! When something happens to Rong Rong, you will regret this decision today sooner or later."

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's firm tone, Sword Douluo knew he couldn't change Ning Fengzhi's mind, so he left in anger after dropping a resentful remark.

Looking at Sword Douluo's retreating back, Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly. As a father, how could he not care about his daughter? But he had his own plans.

"A 12-year-old level 38 ultimate Soul Master, a 14-year-old support type Soul Venerable, a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master who can create Hidden Weapons capable of a Soul Grandmaster's full-power attack, and the Star Luo Empire's Third Prince whose combat power is unknown. The people around Rong Rong are truly not simple."

Ning Fengzhi picked up a piece of paper beside him and murmured. When he saw this information, his already hesitant heart stopped hesitating.

After all, only by befriending these people could Rong Rong's path to becoming the School Master be more stable. Moreover, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but frown as he looked in the direction of Spirit Hall.

He couldn't help but worry internally. The ambition in the eyes of the Pope, who had only recently taken office, would sooner or later cause turmoil in the continental situation. At this time, it was very necessary for Rong Rong to befriend more talented Soul Masters.

Ning Fengzhi hoped that most of these talented Soul Masters could become Rong Rong's future foundation. This would help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School become more prosperous after surviving the future turmoil.

Shrek Academy, two days later in the morning.

"Little Ao, I heard a new teacher is coming today. The Dean said this teacher is not simple, someone who was as famous as the Dean more than ten years ago. What do you think?"

Ma Hongjun and Oscar walked side by side, sharing the information they had secretly gathered from Flander.

"Someone as famous as the Dean more than ten years ago must be not simple. To be praised so highly by the Dean, he might be a Soul Douluo expert. I just don't know what type of Soul Master this teacher is."

Oscar listened and analyzed seriously with Ma Hongjun.

"A Soul Douluo? Wow, but thinking about it, it's possible. Someone the Dean praises so highly must be terrifying."

Hearing Oscar's words, Ma Hongjun also couldn't help but fantasize with Oscar, but the new teacher was probably terrifying with fewer soul rings than they imagined.

"Students, this is Yu Xiaogang, the Wisdom Corner, one of the famous Golden Iron Triangle back then, known as the Grandmaster. He is an existence almost unmatched in the field of Martial Soul research."

Flander enthusiastically introduced the Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang beside him to the five people.

Hearing this, Ma Hongjun couldn't help but lose some interest, after all, he wasn't famous for combat.

However, Ma Hongjun, who wasn't very interested in Yu Xiaogang, still asked out of curiosity.

"Then, may I ask how many rings the Grandmaster's cultivation has?"

As soon as these words came out, Flander seemed to stutter, and Yu Xiaogang, who had maintained a calm and composed expression like an expert, also stiffened.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar couldn't help but become curious when they saw this, while Ning Rong Rong calmly spoke up to clear their confusion.

"According to rumors, this Grandmaster's cultivation has been stuck at level 29."

Hearing this, Ma Hongjun almost couldn't help but laugh. Someone this old with two rings wants to teach him? Is the Dean joking?

Oscar, who was beside him, heard this, and his internal filter shattered into pieces, and he also couldn't help but become absent-minded.

"You are not allowed to insult my teacher!"

Seeing this, Tang San couldn't sit still. He turned around and pointed at the three, accusing them.

"They are just telling the truth, and we just want to understand the Grandmaster. Is this considered an insult?"

Oscar spoke up in dissatisfaction when he saw this. After all, their reaction was just due to some disappointment. After all, the higher one's initial expectations for a person, the greater the disappointment when they find out it's not the case.

Therefore, Oscar didn't think that Ma Hongjun and his reaction were insulting. If he had explained it from the beginning, who would be to blame for the excessive praise?

"Enough! You are arguing in front of me, what kind of behavior is this!"

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's gloomy face and the two people arguing below, Flander couldn't help but scold the five people angrily.

"Oscar, Ma Hongjun, carry 25 catties of weight and run around Soto City 10 times. Tang San, Ning Rong Rong, 15 catties. Xiao Wu, 10 catties. Go and load the stones yourselves, provided you are not allowed to use soul power."

Flander announced the punishment for the five people while still angry.

Ning Rong Rong couldn't take it anymore at this point. With anger rising, she directly spoke to Flander indignantly.

"Flander, why do I have to run too? Is it wrong to tell the truth at Shrek Academy?"

Seeing this, Flander shook his head and explained.

"There's nothing wrong with telling the truth, but arguing openly in front of teachers and the Dean, disregarding your elders, aren't you still being punished?"

"Forget it, Rong Rong, we will help you carry the stones. We are all wrong in this matter. Ma Hongjun and I are both level 38, it's fine."

Oscar came over and patted Ning Rong Rong's shoulder, comforting her.

And Ning Rong Rong looked at Oscar in front of her, who was only 14 years old but already level 38. Listening to Oscar's comfort, Ning Rong Rong's restless heart calmed down a little.

After all, with such excellent seniors here, Ning Rong Rong was willing to try and integrate.

However, Ning Rong Rong still spoke in a seemingly absent-minded manner as she went with the two to load the stones.

"I won't lie. If it hurt someone's feelings, I'm sorry~"

Upon hearing this, flames shot up in Tang San's eyes. He looked at the three of them, including Oscar and Ning Rong Rong in the list of those seeking death. After all, they publicly stated the Grandmaster's level. Wasn't this considered publicly insulting his teacher?

Flander heard this and was about to say something again, but Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Ning Rong Rong had already left with their bamboo baskets on their backs.

Flander couldn't help but shake his head. It was indeed difficult for the three students currently in the academy to accept Yu Xiaogang, whose strength was lower than theirs.

And Ning Rong Rong was the young miss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. After this incident, she probably had a lot of ill will towards Yu Xiaogang.

Flander couldn't help but want to hit his disciple. After all, if Ma Hongjun hadn't mentioned the matter of cultivation, wouldn't this incident not have happened?

Flander himself had forgotten how he had praised Yu Xiaogang before.

Seeing the three of them being so rude to him, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but curse them thousands of times in his heart.

Then Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and solemnly instructed him.

"Xiao San, the weighted running is to temper your character and stimulate your inner potential. Remember to persevere. Also, keep an eye on whether the three in front are cheating, as some people's character is hard not to doubt."

Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang and couldn't help but nod heavily, believing in his heart that his teacher would never harm him.

Tang San didn't notice that Xiao Wu, who had spoken up for the Grandmaster, had a somewhat unpleasant expression.

After all, speaking up for the Grandmaster meant being punished more. What was the point of talking so much just now? Looking at the Grandmaster, Xiao Wu's heart gradually became somewhat dissatisfied with the Grandmaster.

Flander's expression on the side was also not good. He knew that Yu Xiaogang was probably referring to Ning Rong Rong's actions earlier. But he also couldn't help but think of Ma Hongjun and Oscar's behavior towards the Grandmaster before. Perhaps Yu Xiaogang also meant them, otherwise why didn't he explain the purpose of the weighted running to them?

This behavior, which showed some distrust towards the students he had trained, left a knot in Flander's heart.

The three in front.

"Little Ao, next time you want to show off in front of girls, remember to tell me."

Ma Hongjun said somewhat dissatisfied, pretending to have distributed 10 catties of stones.

"Ah, right..."

Ning Rong Rong's apology was interrupted by Oscar before she could say it.

"Don't believe him, he's full of nonsense. I support you on this."

Oscar comforted Ning Rong Rong while running.

"Right! I also don't like that Grandmaster. He's only level 29 and wants to act tough in front of us. If I get a chance, I'll help you teach him a lesson, hahaha."

Ma Hongjun laughed and boasted as he spoke.

"Haha, okay, then I'll watch you teach that Grandmaster a good lesson."

Ning Rong Rong also laughed and replied, feeling that this atmosphere was also good.

The three ran along with laughter and joy, completely ignoring the two behind them.