Chapter 211: Moral Coercion, Playing the Game to Perfection

Prince Xue Xing said indifferently,

"Forget it. Things have come to this point; saying more is meaningless. Just remember, if your father asks, tell him they attacked you first."

"If it weren't to weaken your elder brother's power, do you think I would so easily offend so many soul masters?"

"Xue Beng, you must work hard. Otherwise, when the time comes to fight for the throne, even if your uncle wants to help you, I may not be able to. Those three education committee members hold great weight in your father's heart. Unfortunately, they belong to your elder brother."

What seemed like a farcical event actually contained deeper implications. How could someone like Prince Xue Xing be an impulsive person?

On the way down the mountain, no one from the Shrek Academy group spoke. Qin Ming quickly caught up but only walked silently behind Flender. However, judging by his grim expression, it was clear how terrible his mood was.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, they once again saw the clear lake. But at this moment, no one in Shrek Academy had any mind to appreciate the scenery.

"Dean, why don't we expand Shrek Academy?"

The one who spoke was Dai Mubai.

Flender stopped in his tracks and looked up at the sky. Although today's sun was bright, his heart felt cold.

Dai Mubai said seriously,

"You've always refused to accept student sponsorship, and I understand that. But at this point, we can't just let things go like this, even if it's just for our pride. Rest assured, I won't use my family's money to fund the academy."

"We are all part of Shrek, so naturally, we should do something for our academy. We can participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament. With our current Gold Soul Fighting Team level, we can definitely bring in enough income for the academy."

"Let's expand the academy. One day, we'll make Heaven Dou Imperial Academy regret what they did today."

With these words, Dai Mubai had bound everyone to Shrek Academy without considering their feelings at all.

As if this was how it was supposed to be.

Moral coercion—he played it to perfection.

Yun Feng watched this scene unfold. Though Dai Mubai was beyond saving, he had no intention of going down with him!

Just as he was about to say something—

Yu Xiaogang let out a dramatic sigh and placed a hand on Flender's shoulder.

"Flender, I'm sorry. This is my fault."

Flender shook his head.

"It's not about you. We were just unlucky. I don't know why, but I don't feel like rebuilding the academy at all. Maybe it's because I'm just too tired after all these years."

Zhao Wuji asked,

"So what do we do now?"

The moment he spoke, Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. She looked at the group and said,

"Why don't we just disband?"

"After all, there's no academy anymore!"

At these words, Flender and Yu Xiaogang looked as if they had just been force-fed a giant lump of dirt.

They felt absolutely miserable. If they disbanded now, what would happen to them?

Their dreams hadn't been realized yet!

If they just disbanded like this—

What was the point of everything they had done?

But Ning Rongrong completely ignored their expressions and turned excitedly to Yun Feng, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu.

"Yun Feng, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Flender and Yu Xiaogang grew even more nervous.

Their gazes toward Yun Feng carried a trace of pleading.

This was no joke.

This was too important to them!

If Yun Feng left, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing would definitely leave too.

As their teacher, Yu Xiaogang understood his disciple's personality very well.

If Xiao Wu left, Tang San would surely follow.

And without Tang San, what did he have left?

How would he prove himself?

How would he participate in the Soul Master Tournament?

Would all these years of effort go to waste?

At this thought, the two of them instantly stood up and said directly,

"No! I don't agree!"

"Heaven Dou Imperial Academy rejected us, but that doesn't mean we can't go somewhere else!"

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong pursed her lips and looked at Flender, saying bluntly,

"You're not afraid of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, but have you ever considered that the reason they rejected you might be because of yourself, Flender?"

"You knew that their students were all rich and noble, yet you still put on that high-and-mighty attitude. Who was that for?"

"I just don't understand. For the sake of so-called dignity, you threw everything away, and now you dare to talk about this?"

Flender took a heavy hit from her words.

Dai Mubai wanted to say something, but after a single look from Yun Feng, he immediately shrank back.

He wasn't afraid of others, but when it came to Tang San and Yun Feng, he was downright terrified.

Especially given what Yun Feng just said.

"If you dare to lay a hand on Rongrong, I guarantee you'll be left lying here."

"And this place isn't far from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Dai Mubai quickly shook his head, proving he meant no harm.

Seeing his reaction, Yun Feng didn't say anything more.

As for whether Flender and the others stayed or left, Yun Feng didn't really care.

As long as he could get benefits, it didn't matter where he went.

Ning Rongrong, seeing Yun Feng's attitude, spoke up again,

"Why don't we go to my family's castle? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect isn't far from here."

Before Yun Feng could respond, Flender shook his head.

"Forget it. I don't want to experience the feeling of being dependent on others again. Rongrong, thank you for your kindness."

Ning Rongrong was annoyed and snapped,

"Wow, how thick is your face? I wasn't asking you to stay at my house! Do you think I forgot how you treated me before?"

Yun Feng nearly laughed out loud at her words.

Ning Rongrong was still the same Ning Rongrong.

That little witch's temperament wasn't going to change so easily.

At least, thanks to Yun Feng's interference, Flender's previous plans had gone up in smoke.

"And even if you can't join, I can! Poison Douluo or whatever—if I call my Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa, they can beat him into the ground!"

Ning Rongrong's confidence was undeniable!

Even Dugu Bo, who was lurking in the shadows, was startled.

Because, in truth, he really wasn't a match for Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.

That was a fact, and there was no way to argue it.

Flender knew he wouldn't get anywhere arguing with Ning Rongrong, so he simply fell silent.

After a long pause, Yun Feng chuckled and said,

"Alright, Rongrong, stop teasing him. Let's just find another academy."

Since Yun Feng said so, Ning Rongrong just pouted and didn't push further.

Flender's previously unfocused gaze gradually sharpened. He understood that his decision now didn't just affect him—it also affected the other teachers of Shrek Academy and these children before him.

Seeing that Yun Feng had no intention of leaving, he gave him a grateful look. Then, after composing himself, he regained the presence of an academy head.

"In that case, since we've come all this way, let's rest in Heaven Dou City for a while. As for our next steps, we'll discuss them after careful consideration."

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