Chapter 33: If It’s Not a Guess, Then It’s Stolen!
Yu Xiaogang wasn't wrong—Flender had indeed invited him to Shrek Academy.
But that was before Flender knew what kind of person Yu Xiaogang really was!
"I brought you here, but not so you could come and lecture me!"
Flender's face darkened as he clenched his fists, struggling to contain his anger.
He was no longer the impulsive young man he had once been—he knew when to endure and when to strike back.
"With an attitude like yours, you don't deserve to be the headmaster of Shrek Academy!"
"Without an unwavering will, how can you properly guide your students?!"
Yu Xiaogang shouted, pointing straight at Dai Mubai as he continued his tirade.
"Look at him! Not only did he arrive late, but he's openly hugging and cuddling someone during assembly! What kind of discipline is this?!"
Yu Xiaogang's voice had been hoarse for the past two days. He had been shouting so much that it seemed like he was about to earn himself a new title—Roaring Yu Xiaogang.
"I'm done talking to you! Who injured Tang San? Expel him immediately! Otherwise, I'll leave this academy myself!"
Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, chin raised, exuding an air of self-importance.
Flender invited me here. I have every reason to act like this!
At Yu Xiaogang's words, the surrounding students instinctively turned to look at Dai Mubai, then back at Yu Xiaogang.
What was going on here?
Who exactly was Yu Xiaogang? What gave him the right to make such demands?
To expel the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire? Was he out of his mind?
Even Ning Rongrong, who disliked Dai Mubai, couldn't help but look at Yu Xiaogang with curiosity.
This little flat-top sure was bold.
Dai Mubai: "…"
Seriously? How did this conversation end up being about me again?
Before Dai Mubai could say anything, Flender calmly replied,
"Well then, pack your things and leave. My little Shrek Academy clearly isn't big enough to accommodate you."
Flender's words hit Yu Xiaogang like a bolt of lightning.
What did he mean? Was Flender actually kicking him out? And not the person who had injured Tang San?
Yu Xiaogang was dumbfounded. He couldn't believe it. He and Flender had been brothers for over twenty years—how could Flender possibly kick him out?
No, this didn't make sense. Shrek Academy belonged to him too! Flender was probably trying to take it all for himself.
"Hmph, I, Yu Xiaogang, won't let you get away with this!"
Yu Xiaogang sneered, as though he had seen through Flender's "schemes."
Yes, I must be right!
"Flender, since you invited me here, I'm not leaving so easily!"
Yu Xiaogang declared, standing his ground. He still wanted to figure out who had injured Tang San.
Before he could say anything more, Dai Mubai began walking toward him.
With his tall, muscular frame, heterochromatic eyes, and imposing aura, Dai Mubai's mere approach made Yu Xiaogang instinctively take two steps back.
The haughty air he had been maintaining shattered instantly.
"I'm the one who injured Tang San. So what? Are you here to avenge him?"
Dai Mubai's voice was calm and cold, as if he were speaking to someone completely insignificant.
Yu Xiaogang froze on the spot.
He couldn't believe it—this golden-haired youth was the one who had injured Tang San?!
Not only had he arrived late, but he was openly challenging him now!
Didn't this brat know who I am?
I'm Yu Xiaogang—the one Flender brought here to design your training regimens!
Then an idea flashed through Yu Xiaogang's mind.
Fine. If you want to play games, then I'll create a training program for you—one so harsh you won't be able to complete it. I'll grind you down until you're completely useless!
That would be far better than simply expelling you.
Yu Xiaogang's lips curled into a faint smirk as he finalized his plan.
"If it was just a sparring match, then I won't interfere."
Yu Xiaogang said self-righteously, as if taking the moral high ground.
Dai Mubai: "???"
Everyone else: "???"
Wait a second—how did he change his tune so quickly?
Just a moment ago, he was screaming about expelling people. Now, suddenly, he was fine with it?
This guy switches sides faster than anyone I've ever seen…
Dai Mubai was so stunned that even he was momentarily speechless.
Given how proud Yu Xiaogang usually acts, shouldn't he still be shouting? Why did he suddenly back down?
After a moment's thought, Dai Mubai decided it wasn't worth worrying about.
With a look of disdain, he turned away from Yu Xiaogang and walked over to Zhu Zhuqing. Taking her hand, he said to Flender,
"Headmaster, Zhuqing and I are going to train."
"Go ahead."
Flender nodded without hesitation.
Given Dai Mubai's ability to create such powerful self-made soul skills, it was better to let him and Zhu Zhuqing train on their own.
Besides… didn't the Evil Eye White Tiger and Nether Spirit Cat have a martial soul fusion skill?
Flender shook his head slightly at the thought.
Dai Mubai's martial soul had evolved, while Zhu Zhuqing's hadn't changed. They probably couldn't use the fusion skill anymore.
Still, Flender couldn't help but mutter to himself,
I wonder… If I tried with Liu Erlong… could we still use the Golden Sacred Dragon without Yu Xiaogang?
After Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing left, Yu Xiaogang was left standing there, completely stunned.
What just happened?
Weren't they supposed to stay behind for training plans? How was he supposed to "design" anything if they had already left?
"Flender, those two are out of control! This is class time!"
Yu Xiaogang shouted indignantly.
Flender simply glanced at him and said with disdain,
"They have better training methods—why would they listen to you?"
Flender's tone dripped with sarcasm.
Yu Xiaogang had stolen research from the Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and then claimed it as his own work.
How shameless could one person be?
Take his famous theory on spirit ring absorption limits for example. How could a Rank-29 Soul Master possibly calculate the exact limits for Soul Kings, Soul Emperors, and even Titled Douluo?
What a joke!
It was either a wild guess or stolen research—there was no other explanation.
(End of Chapter)