Chapter 56: Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Arrive

Dai Mubai returned to Shrek Academy feeling refreshed, only to find Oscar and Ma Hongjun both sporting bruised and swollen faces.

Did they encounter that "Bu Le" guy again?

Wait, no—that couldn't be right. Dai Mubai had already dealt with Bu Le before heading to the Star Dou Forest.

For context, Bu Le had really overstepped his bounds. Dai Mubai was a prominent figure in Soto City, the famed "Young Master Dai." Yet, when he was escorting Qing and Xue home, Bu Le had dared to ambush him!

Good grief—truly audacious.

Needless to say, Dai Mubai had immediately fought back and killed Bu Le.

As for Qing and Xue's safety, he didn't have to worry. Secretly protecting the two of them were one Soul Sage and two Soul Emperors, all from the Star Luo Empire.

Initially, these individuals were tasked with watching over Dai Mubai to ensure he survived until his duel with Davis. Since Dai Mubai mostly stayed at Shrek Academy—where there were already Soul Emperors and Sages—he was relatively safe.

But because Dai Mubai often spent time with Qing and Xue, these protectors remained vigilant in case something unexpected happened. After all, if Dai Mubai ended up with a "little white tiger"...

Currently, Dai Mubai hadn't lost the duel yet. He still had a chance to become the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire and, in the future, its emperor. Qing and Xue would then become imperial consorts.

The critical factor was Dai Mubai's mutated martial soul, which had evolved into something far more powerful.

When this news reached the Star Luo Empire, the protectors were given new orders: to safeguard Qing and Xue. If Dai Mubai's martial soul mutation proved truly exceptional, even losing the duel wouldn't mean his death.

Instead, he'd become a carefree, rankless prince. In essence, the royal family valued his martial soul and hoped he'd produce as many heirs as possible.

After all, as the Star Luo Empire's third prince, Dai Mubai was always under surveillance. How else would news about him keep flowing back to the empire?

When Davis learned of this, he drank himself into a stupor for an entire day. No one knew what he was thinking.

"What's up with you two?"

Dai Mubai asked with a puzzled look.

Seeing Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun and Oscar's expressions became slightly awkward.

Finally, Ma Hongjun spoke up.

Apparently, Oscar had finally revealed his third spirit ability's incantation, which had infuriated Ma Hongjun. Gone were the "second brother" pleasantries and declarations of brotherhood—the two had ended up in a full-blown scuffle.

Fortunately, Ma Hongjun had held back and refrained from using his martial soul. Otherwise, given that Oscar was a food-type Spirit Elder, even with one hand tied, he'd stand no chance against Ma Hongjun.

Hearing this, Dai Mubai's face darkened. He glanced at the two of them and then walked away.

These two clowns… I really thought there'd be some juicy gossip to hear.

Shrugging off the matter, Dai Mubai decided not to visit Xiao Wu's dormitory. Instead, he headed to the riverbank alone to train.

"Splash…"

As soon as Dai Mubai arrived at the river, he saw Ning Rongrong fall into the water!

Before he could process what was happening, Ning Rongrong climbed ashore, only to stomp her foot on the water again... and fall in once more.

Dai Mubai: "???"

What is she doing? Practicing walking on water?

With her clumsy efforts and lack of technique, she could spend her entire life trying and still never master it.

Today, Ning Rongrong wore shorts and flat shoes—perhaps for comfort during her "water-walking training."

After repeated failures, she seemed disheartened. On her final attempt, she climbed ashore and slumped onto the ground, lost in thought.

Dai Mubai shook his head and turned to leave.

Whether Ning Rongrong learns to walk on water or not has nothing to do with me.

"Dai Boss! Wait a moment!"

Well, there went his cover.

Dai Mubai paused, turning to Ning Rongrong with a detached expression.

"Ning Rongrong, what do you want?"

Ning Rongrong hesitated, clearly embarrassed. Lowering her head, she fiddled nervously with her fingers before finally speaking.

"Dai Mubai, can you teach me—"

"No."

Before she could finish, Dai Mubai shook his head and rejected her outright.

He didn't owe Ning Rongrong anything. Why should he teach her?

"Dai Boss, hear me out first! I can offer something in exchange—my Distraction Control Technique, or gold spirit coins, even a spirit bone."

"Whatever you ask for—if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has it, I'll give it to you!"

Hearing this, Dai Mubai twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth.

Good grief—her goal isn't walking on water or climbing trees at all. She's after my self-created offensive techniques!

Dai Mubai fell silent. As the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, he had no need for gold coins.

Spirit bones? The ones he needed wouldn't be found in the royal treasury, much less in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. As for the Distraction Control Technique, it wasn't a unique secret of the sect—he didn't need it either.

"Ning Rongrong, to be honest, it's unlikely the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could offer me anything I need."

Dai Mubai shook his head.

"That's impossible! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—"

"I want a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone infused with dragon bloodline."

Ning Rongrong: "…"

Dai Mubai's demand left her stunned. Her whole body trembled with disbelief.

How could he say such a thing?

A hundred-thousand-year spirit bone? With dragon bloodline?!

Such an item… Not only did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect not possess one, but even if they did, they'd never trade it away.

Hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts were incomparably powerful. Even Titled Douluo might not stand a chance against them.

And dragon-bloodline spirit beasts? Their strength was utterly terrifying!

"Dai Mubai, don't you think your demand is outrageous?"

Ning Rongrong said angrily, no longer calling him "Dai Boss."

She had approached Dai Mubai sincerely for a trade, and now she felt as though he was toying with her.

"Ning Rongrong, if your father were here, he wouldn't behave like this. As they say, a failed deal doesn't ruin relationships—"

"A wise sentiment, young friend. A failed deal doesn't ruin relationships, and these words align perfectly with the values of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

At that moment, two figures appeared beside Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong.

Seeing the newcomers, Ning Rongrong's face lit up with joy.

"Father! Sword Grandpa!"

In truth, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo hadn't originally planned to come to Shrek Academy.

But when they saw the reports from their informants, Sword Douluo was furious!

Ning Rongrong's life at Shrek Academy was far too miserable—scolded by teachers, excluded by classmates...

How could Sword Douluo tolerate such a thing?

Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to accompany him to take a look.

Fortunately, when they arrived at Shrek Academy, they found Ning Rongrong immediately instead of observing the students. Otherwise, Xiao Wu might have been dragged off to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect today...

(Chapter End)