Chapter 50: The Inferiority of Dai Mubai

In the heat of battle, it's common knowledge that a single Soul Emperor has the strength equivalent to that of a thousand well-trained warriors.

The scorn and disdain in the eyes of the parents and prospective students vanished in an instant. If even the teacher handling admissions has a power level of over sixty, how formidable must the teaching faculty of Shrek Academy be?

However, soon after, most of the parents' faces were marked by regret, as they silently took their children and left.

To reach a spirit power level of 20 by the age of twelve, as the elder had said, is a level only a true monster could achieve.

The queue, which once consisted of over a hundred people, dwindled to just over a dozen in the blink of an eye.

Yun Feng didn't even feel like commenting anymore.

While ordinary people might have been overwhelmed by this display of power, Yun Feng knew better, having knowledge of other academies.

Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Tianshui Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, Thunderclap Academy, Godwind Academy, Elephant Armor Academy, and even Canghui Academy—don't all these institutions have strong teaching faculties? Which one of them lacks comprehensive teaching facilities? It's only Shrek Academy that manages to bluff ordinary folk without any background.

If people really understood the truth, they'd realize that the noble titles promised by Shrek Academy are nothing but empty words. In fact, one doesn't even need to graduate from Shrek Academy; as long as one's strength reaches a certain level, they can apply to the Heaven Dou Empire and be granted a title without any trouble.

Still, Yun Feng had to admire Flender's audacious strategy—he was pulling no punches, and he had succeeded. Whether it was leveraging the reputation of Spirit Hall or Heaven Dou Empire's own promotion system, Flender had played his cards masterfully.

Things proceeded just as Yun Feng had anticipated. After seeing the elder's spirit rings, those who remained became even more eager, as if joining Shrek Academy would guarantee them endless wealth and glory.

But what they didn't know was the shocking truth about Shrek Academy's graduation rate—so low that many talented students were completely ruined in the process.

Having advanced to the front of the line, they could now see Dai Mubai sitting behind the elder. Dai Mubai was not only responsible for maintaining order but also for escorting the students who passed the preliminary test into the academy.

At this moment, Dai Mubai finally noticed Yun Feng and the others, especially Tang San. A trace of fear flashed across his previously cold face, and his eyes betrayed a hint of pleading, as if begging Yun Feng and the others not to reveal his secret.

Yun Feng and the others could understand Dai Mubai's feelings. After all, as a man, losing "that" is not something easily spoken about.

If familiar faces found out, the embarrassment would be unbearable.

Contrary to Yun Feng's indifference, a smile appeared on Tang San's dark face as he met Dai Mubai's gaze. However, this smile thoroughly frightened Dai Mubai.

At the same time, it further twisted Dai Mubai's heart, fueling his desire for Tang San to enter the academy—so he could return the favor, permanently.

Though Tang San didn't know exactly what Dai Mubai was thinking, he sensed that it was nothing good. After giving Dai Mubai a long, meaningful look, Tang San dropped the subject without pursuing it further.

Dai Mubai was unnerved by Tang San's stare and quickly averted his gaze. After glancing at Zhu Zhuqing, he hastily lowered his head again.

Of course, he recognized Zhu Zhuqing, but at this moment, he was already broken.

If it weren't for Zhu Zhuqing pleading for him last time, he might have died of pain right then and there.

Now that his fiancée knew, Dai Mubai didn't even have the courage to face Zhu Zhuqing.

Just as Yun Feng and the others were about to speak, a soft sound pulled their attention back.

The elder responsible for admissions wore a look of surprise and uncertainty as he stood before a young girl, who had just withdrawn her outstretched hand.

The girl stood alone, without any parents by her side. Dressed in a simple white dress, she gave off a clean and pure aura.

Her short, ear-length hair was neat, and she was about half a head shorter than Xiao Wu. Because her back was to Yun Feng and the others, they couldn't see her face, but judging by her neck, it was clear her skin was exceptionally fair and smooth.

"May I ask, have I passed the preliminary test?"

The girl's voice was soft and sweet, lacking a bit of boldness, but it had a delicate, almost melting quality to it.

Yun Feng could tell from the way Dai Mubai was looking at the girl that she must be quite beautiful, as the cold gleam in his evil eyes had turned into a wolfish hunger.

Of course, the kind of wolf with... ulterior motives.

However, that gleam soon dimmed again, replaced by despair, as Dai Mubai clearly remembered his current state.

Yun Feng and Tang San exchanged a glance, both of them stifling laughter.

What punishment could be worse for a lecher than being stripped of his most prized possession?

The elder's astonishment faded, and with a frown, he asked, "Do your family members know you're here?"

The girl didn't directly answer the question but instead smiled and said, "It's said that teaching knows no class boundaries. As long as I meet the academy's requirements, you have no reason to reject me, right?"

The elder hesitated for a moment before waving to Dai Mubai, "Take her inside."

Dai Mubai, with his head still hanging low, wordlessly led the girl into the academy.

The remaining applicants quickly passed the first round of tests, and it was finally Yun Feng and the others' turn.

By this time, Dai Mubai had returned to the elder's side after escorting several students.

The elder also noticed that something was off with Dai Mubai today—he seemed unusually timid, his whole demeanor lacking confidence.

However, this was not the time to dwell on it. After casting a deep look at Dai Mubai, the elder shifted his gaze back.

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Dai Mubai before walking up to the elder.

Seeing the girl in front of him, the elder's eyes flashed with admiration.

Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, her head slightly lowered. Her height was similar to the girl in the white dress, and her skin was just as fair.

Yet, Zhu Zhuqing had a different kind of presence.

Contrary to her curvaceous figure, her expression was cold—an icy, pure cold that seemed to come from within. Her black eyes held not a trace of life.

It was a stark contrast to her beautiful features.

Her limbs were long and well-proportioned, her hands naturally resting at her sides, exuding an aura of deathly chill that made others uneasy.

Zhu Zhuqing calmly handed over not only her own application fee but also those of Yun Feng and the others.

She placed forty gold soul coins into the wooden box. The elder, hearing the sound of the coins clinking, nodded with satisfaction.

Yun Feng was about to say something, but Zhu Zhuqing seemed to anticipate it. She turned back and smiled.

"Compared to you saving me, this small amount of money is nothing."

Yun Feng smiled in return, accepting her kind gesture.

The four of them then extended their wrists for the test.

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