Chapter 106: Tang San: At Thirteen, Standing Like a Lackey

At this moment, the faces of the Shrek Academy group were grim. The situation had reversed too quickly. They had intended to target Shen An, but unexpectedly, a Titled Douluo had stepped in to support him.

However, no one noticed that Xiao Wu, standing at the back, was doing her best to suppress her aura, her face already pale.

Dugu Bo had arrived long before Dai Mubai made his move. He had deliberately waited for the situation to escalate so he could cash in on a bigger favor.

Thus, he was fully aware of everything the Shrek group had done. Meng Shenji and the other two had merely been used as tools.

Still, the three faculty members were decent people. They had only intended to expel Shen An, as in their eyes, Shen An wasn't a student of Heaven Dou Academy, so expelling him was normal.

"Pick the softest target first." This was a truth Dugu Bo had learned over decades of experience.

Meng Shenji and the other two were strong and held positions at Heaven Dou Academy. While Dugu Bo wasn't afraid of them, there was no need to provoke them unnecessarily.

The best course of action was to ensure that Shrek Academy's plan to merge with Heaven Dou failed. This would also serve as a way to vent Shen An's anger. After all, Shen An had saved Dugu Yan, freeing her from the torment of poison.

Dugu Bo, though eccentric and unpredictable, valued promises and gratitude above all. His words to Dugu Yan about repaying kindness with his life weren't just empty promises to comfort his granddaughter.

Moreover, if possible, the deep-seated poison within his body might even be... cured!

At this thought, Dugu Bo's cold heart grew warm with hope. He couldn't help but glance at Shen An... and the cat beside him.

Tom, noticing the man who had come to their aid looking at it, put on a human-like, ingratiating smile.

'This cat looks so silly. Can it really detoxify?' Dugu Bo doubted inwardly. But never mind, he'd deal with the current situation first and figure things out later.

Shen An looked at Dugu Bo with a strange expression. Why did he feel like Dugu Bo was paying extra attention to Tom? Was this old man also a cat lover?

"Shrek Academy? I've never heard of such a name. How can such an unknown academy be allowed into Heaven Dou Academy? I'm very concerned about the future development of Heaven Dou Academy," Dugu Bo said, seizing the opportunity to stir the pot.

The Shrek group was instantly furious, but the speaker was a Titled Douluo. They could only suppress their anger, daring not to speak out.

"Lord Dugu, you don't seem to be a member of Heaven Dou Academy. How we recruit students shouldn't concern you. There's no need for you to worry," Meng Shenji said with a displeased expression.

"Who says Lord Dugu isn't a member of Heaven Dou Academy? Lord Dugu is my guest and has full authority to represent me."

A haughty voice rang out.

A middle-aged man in luxurious yellow robes walked over. He was of average height, slightly plump, with a dignified appearance.

Meng Shenji thought to himself, 'Damn, why is he here?'

No matter where you go, internal factional strife is inevitable. Meng Shenji and the other two belonged to Xue Qinghe's faction, while the newcomer was Prince Xue Xing, who had always been at odds with them.

Prince Xue Xing had been playing chess with Dugu Bo when the latter was called away by his granddaughter. Sensing unusual soul power fluctuations near the faculty building, Xue Xing had hurried over.

The scene before him filled Xue Xing with joy. Even he had to pay a hefty price to get Dugu Bo to act on his behalf, but now Dugu Bo was willingly confronting Meng Shenji and the others.

This is heaven's will, Xue Xing thought gleefully.

"Lord Dugu is absolutely right. An unknown, third-rate academy cannot be allowed into Heaven Dou, lest it tarnish our reputation."

Meng Shenji explained, "Your Highness, let me introduce you. This is Flender, the headmaster of Shrek Academy, a level 78 Soul Sage. His academy has produced many talented individuals, including Teacher Qin Ming. That's why, in the spirit of Heaven Dou Academy's thirst for talent, I decided to recruit them."

Prince Xue Xing's expression remained cold. "Talent isn't something you can just claim. If the Shrek teachers and students can last five minutes under Lord Dugu's pressure, I'll acknowledge them as talented and allow them to join the academy."

Dugu Bo laughed. "That suits me just fine. Let's see if these so-called talents have the courage to challenge me."

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black. Nine soul rings rose around Dugu Bo, their deep glow inspiring awe and fear.

Xiao Wu was trembling uncontrollably, her eyes bloodshot. Seeing Xiao Wu so terrified under Dugu Bo's pressure, Tang San felt as if his heart were being torn apart.

He stepped in front of Xiao Wu and glared at Dugu Bo. "As a Titled Douluo, you deliberately bully us juniors. Aren't you ashamed?"

Dugu Bo's cold, sinister green eyes turned toward Tang San.

Tang San grunted, his body shaking violently as if his mind were being torn apart by a thousand blades. Xiao Wu curled up behind Tang San, too afraid to show herself.

Seeing his prized disciple targeted by Dugu Bo, Yu Xiaogang panicked and stepped forward. "We'll leave immediately. Please, Lord Dugu, show mercy."

Instead of stopping, Dugu Bo's eyes glowed with an even more sinister green light. Tang San's body stopped trembling, but his eyes were vacant.

Meng Shenji and the other two stepped in front of Tang San, releasing their powerful auras to counter Dugu Bo.

"Dugu Bo, you've gone too far! Using a mental attack on a child? Let us three old men experience your poison!"

Dugu Bo ultimately didn't engage in a fight. Prince Xue Xing, though eager to suppress Meng Shenji and the others, didn't want to escalate the situation and thus mediated.

Flender also voluntarily proposed leaving Heaven Dou Academy. Qin Ming, seeing his teachers humiliated, was equally indignant and resigned from his position to leave with them.

The Shrek group knew that even if they stayed, they wouldn't fare well in the future. With Prince Xue Xing and the Poison Douluo against them, they would face endless trouble.

Before leaving, Flender gave Shen An a complicated look. First, it was the Sword Douluo, and now the Poison Douluo. What kind of charm did this kid have to make such powerful figures stand up for him?

Flender would never have guessed that the one who truly captivated these powerful figures wasn't Shen An but the cat beside him.

Yu Xiaogang dragged his proud disciple away, their steps unsteady. The group had arrived full of confidence but left like stray dogs.

At the foot of the mountain, Tang San's vacant eyes gradually regained focus. If it weren't for his strong mental power cultivated through the Purple Demon Eyes, he might have already fainted under Dugu Bo's mental assault, possibly even suffering permanent damage.

Tang San felt an inexplicable sadness. This was the power of a Titled Douluo. They could easily drive them away, and even when injured, he could only stand there like a lackey, filled with anger but unable to act.

Yet Tang San failed to realize that it was he who had provoked Shen An first, leading to all this trouble.

Tang San stared in the direction of Heaven Dou Academy, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes. 'Dugu Bo, Shen An, I will repay today's humiliation tenfold. Otherwise, I swear I'll never be human again!'

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo wore a smile that looked more like a grimace. "So you're Shen An. Not bad, not bad. You look quite handsome. Are you married?"

Shen An was stunned. What did he mean by that???

Tom: 'Am I getting another mistress?'