Chapter 70: Journey to Heaven Dou City

"Mubai is right. It seems we'll have to turn down Qin Ming's kind offer."

Flender nodded with approval at Dai Mubai's reasoning. Truth be told, he hadn't been too keen on joining Heaven Dou Imperial Academy either. Dai Mubai's words gave him the perfect excuse.

"But it's not a problem! I have a friend who runs an academy in Heaven Dou City. We'll go seek her help instead."

Flender said this without a hint of hesitation, though his heart stirred with excitement. Finally, he had found an excuse—a reason to meet her again.

Zhao Wuji and the other teachers blinked in surprise.

Wait, Flender has a friend running an academy in Heaven Dou City?

They were completely unaware of this, but none of them pressed further. It wasn't the time to pry, and they could ask Flender later when fewer people were around.

After all, opening and running an academy in Heaven Dou City was no small feat.

Dai Mubai narrowed his eyes slightly. Suddenly, he understood.

Oh, so that's Flender's plan all along!

If Dai Mubai hadn't spoken up just now, they'd have gone to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy as planned. Coincidentally, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy wasn't far from Blue Tyrant Academy…

This bird-man really is sneaky.

Just then, a discontented voice interrupted the moment.

"Flender! Why didn't you discuss this with me first?"

Yu Xiaogang's face was twisted with irritation as he confronted Flender.

"And why would I need to discuss this with you?"

Flender responded with mock confusion, his expression showing faint annoyance. This man really doesn't know when to quit.

Flender's patience was wearing thin. Fine. I'll deal with him properly later.

"I'm also a teacher at Shrek Academy! And Tang San is my direct disciple! You're merging Shrek Academy with some other academy—shouldn't you at least consult me?"

Yu Xiaogang puffed up his chest, speaking self-righteously. He hadn't seen Qin Ming or the Emperor Battle Team the previous day, so he had no idea about Yu Tianheng or his status.

Hearing this, Tang San nodded in agreement.

Teacher is right. Why didn't they consult him?

Was his teacher, Yu Xiaogang, not worthy of being consulted?

After all, it was Yu Xiaogang who had taught him the principles of cultivation. Without him, Tang San wouldn't be where he was today.

How dare Flender ignore my teacher like this?!

Tang San's lingering displeasure with Flender deepened further.

He had originally come to Shrek Academy for the sake of gaining soul rings. When it came time to hunt for those soul rings, Flender hadn't even offered to help, let alone protect him.

It was only thanks to Xiao Wu and Dai Mubai that he'd been able to complete his soul ring absorption safely.

As for Dai Mubai… Tang San harbored no hatred toward him—only jealousy. Dai Mubai's sheer strength, talent, and ability to create self-made soul skills at such a young age were all sources of envy.

Still, he couldn't deny that he owed Dai Mubai a debt of gratitude.

Thankfully, Dai Mubai had no idea what Tang San was thinking. If he had, he probably would have laughed out loud.

Little San, do you even realize that Xiao Wu is already mine?

"Yu Xiaogang, let me remind you—I, Flender, am the headmaster here!"

"If you don't want to come to Heaven Dou City with us, then take your student and leave!"

Flender's voice was cold as ice, and his face showed no trace of mercy.

"What?! You're kicking me out?!"

Yu Xiaogang was dumbfounded. He couldn't believe Flender would dare to expel him.

Tang San, seeing his teacher's humiliation, clenched his fists.

"Teacher…"

Forget it. If we're not welcome here, we'll leave!

Before Tang San could finish, Yu Xiaogang cut him off.

"Flender! We've been brothers for over twenty years, and you're kicking me out? How could you?!"

Hearing this, Flender's fists clenched tightly. For a moment, his eyes flashed with killing intent.

Brothers?

This so-called "brotherhood" was nothing but a lie.

Not only had Yu Xiaogang deceived Flender, but he had also deceived Liu Erlong, the person who loved him most.

Did Yu Xiaogang have no sense of guilt or conscience at all?

You really deserve to die, Yu Xiaogang.

Suppressing his anger, Flender turned his back on Yu Xiaogang.

"We leave for Heaven Dou City in three months. Use this time to train hard. I'll need to discuss things with my friend."

With that, Flender disappeared from view.

"Understood, Headmaster."

"Understood, Teacher."

The ones who said "Teacher" were, of course, Ma Hongjun and the others. Ma Hongjun was Flender's direct disciple, so calling him "Headmaster" felt too formal.

After Flender left, Zhao Wuji and the other teachers cast meaningful looks at Yu Xiaogang before silently walking away.

Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong also departed without a word.

That left only Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Yu Xiaogang, and Tang San standing there awkwardly.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged a look, mischievous smiles playing on their faces. They slung their arms over each other's shoulders and strolled toward the academy gates, clearly up to no good.

Though Oscar usually seemed more "proper," when it came to teasing and scheming, he was just as bad as Ma Hongjun.

"Huh? Where did Xiao Wu go?"

Tang San froze slightly, glancing around for her. But when he saw Yu Xiaogang's sullen expression, he dismissed it and focused on comforting his teacher.

"Teacher, there's no need to get upset over someone like Flender."

"You're right, Little San. Flender's stubborn, dictatorial methods will be the downfall of Shrek Academy."

"Now he wants to merge with another academy… What a disgrace!"

"You're absolutely right, Teacher."

Yu Xiaogang sighed dramatically.

"Ah, if only Flender understood my painstaking efforts. He keeps shouting, 'I'm the headmaster! I'm the headmaster!' It's ridiculous."

If I were the headmaster, Yu Xiaogang thought darkly, the first thing I'd do is kick Flender out!

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai was already planning ahead.

"In three months, Dugu Bo shouldn't be in the Sunset Forest."

Still, he couldn't take any chances. Fate was unpredictable. Once they reached Heaven Dou City, he'd confirm Dugu Bo's whereabouts.

If necessary, he could always ask Qian Renxue for help—perhaps Chrysanthemum Douluo could provide some information.

As for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dai Mubai thought confidently, I don't need to recognize every herb—just the most important ones.

After all, he had seen the Douluo Dalu anime and still remembered the appearance and effects of the essential herbs.

Worst case scenario, I'll ask Qian Renxue for Chrysanthemum Douluo's herbal records.

"Doctors say my stomach isn't doing so well…"

Time passed quickly, and three months flew by.

Shrek Academy's group finally set out for Heaven Dou City.

Flender's mysterious friend had readily agreed to his request. She had been inviting Flender to join Blue Tyrant Academy for years, and now that he had agreed, she was overjoyed.

After all, Flender wasn't just anyone—he was her sworn brother.

As for Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, they had not left Shrek Academy. Interestingly, Yu Xiaogang's demeanor seemed to have… shifted.

(End of Chapter)

Notes-Read advances chapters in patreon.com/Shadow_D_X, i have finished uploading the whole series in patreon, a total of 313 chapters you can find it in the collections, first 30 chapters is free for all in patreon