Chapter 87: Beating Up Dai Mubai

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At first, Dai Mubai thought Li Luochen was just a civilian student who wanted to enroll in Shrek Academy. He was confident that his strength surpassed the other man's.

Moreover, he had originally planned to enjoy himself in Suotuo City. Seeing the breathtakingly beautiful Dugu Yan, his lust overtook his reason, and he brazenly made his move.

Dugu Yan was completely stunned by Dai Mubai's words, followed by anger. How dare this lecher insult her so shamelessly? In Tian Dou City, even the nobles gave her a wide berth. Even those who liked her were always tactful in their speech.

Both Yu Tianxin of Thunderclap Academy and Yu Tianheng of Tiantou Imperial Academy had pursued her, but she ignored them completely. She knew well that their pursuit of her was merely a pretense to gain access to her grandfather. 

These people were despicable, claiming to like her while actually using her for her background. Their strength was pitiful compared to Li Luochen's.

But even Yu Tianheng and others like him had never dared to speak to Dugu Yan in such a manner.

Now, someone actually dared to say such things to her. She immediately wanted to take action, but Li Luochen moved faster. The sudden burst of killing intent from Li Luochen shocked Dugu Yan.

For the first time, she felt an icy, bone-piercing killing intent.

Li Luochen unleashed his murderous aura, pressing down on Dai Mubai. Dai Mubai collapsed to his knees, his legs crushed under the weight of Li Luochen's soul power. The cold killing intent pierced through Dai Mubai's skin, causing blood to flow continuously.

Dai Mubai didn't even know what hit him. He was utterly overwhelmed, unable to move his body. As he regained some consciousness, he saw his throat being grabbed by this man, who was only a few years older than him.

Li Luochen now had Dai Mubai by the neck, lifting him up like a chicken.

"Boy, do you know what they mean when they say 'disaster comes from the mouth'? There are people you can't afford to offend. Arrogance requires ability, but your arrogance doesn't match your skill."

Li Luochen swung his left fist, pounding it into Dai Mubai's face and all over his body. Dai Mubai's ribs shattered, and his limbs dislocated.

After venting his anger, Li Luochen flung Dai Mubai aside like trash.

He sensed someone approaching, and they carried a hint of killing intent.

"Who dares to attack my Shrek Academy student!" A thunderous shout echoed.

A massive earth-yellow palm struck towards Li Luochen. The attacker was none other than Old Zhao—Zhao Wuji, the strongest person currently at Shrek Academy, with eighty-two levels of soul power.

Sensing a fight at the school gate involving a Soul King-level opponent, Zhao Wuji decided to strike first.

Meanwhile, Dai Tianxing, who had been watching the spectacle, rushed forward as well, intercepting Zhao Wuji's bear paw with his tiger claw.

*Boom!* The clash of palms was loud, but the ground beneath their feet only cracked slightly.

"Hmph? Is this all the strength you little bear has?" Dai Tianxing sneered.

Zhao Wuji couldn't advance his bear paw an inch, which shocked him. His brute strength was completely ineffective against this blond-haired middle-aged man, and he could clearly sense that this younger man was not only a Soul Douluo but also had a higher soul power level than him.

His strength was greater too. Zhao Wuji felt that this blond man's power might even surpass Titan of the Power Clan, making his heart tremble. His pride in his strength was crushed; he had no chance of winning.

"Uncle Zhao, is this how you greet me?" Li Luochen's voice rang out faintly.

Zhao Wuji was instantly startled by the familiar voice. He turned to look at Li Luochen and immediately released his bear paw. It was all a misunderstanding—a case of friendly fire.

"Hahahaha, Xiao Chen, you're back! Uncle Zhao missed you so much!"

Zhao Wuji lifted Li Luochen up and even spun him around. After two years of not seeing Li Luochen, he truly missed him.

"Missed me? And yet you slapped me? No meal can heal the trauma in my heart," Li Luochen said, pretending to be hurt.

"Alright, alright, I'll treat you to a good meal in Suotuo City the day after tomorrow." Zhao Wuji put Li Luochen down and shouted into the academy.

"Old Li, Old Lu, Old Shao, Little Ao, and Hong Jun, Luochen is back!"

Zhao Wuji's voice echoed throughout the academy. The five of them were surprised and immediately ran out.

Li Yusong looked shocked, then delighted: "Xiao Chen is back!"

Shao Xin & Lu QiBin: "Is he back?"

Oscar & Ma Hong Jun: "Big Brother Chen is back? Let him see our hard work!"

In just a few breaths, the teachers and students of Shrek Academy gathered. Li Yusong arrived first.

Li Yusong's soul power had now reached seventy-eight levels. His hair was still jet black, his physique robust. Though sixty years old, he still looked like he was in his forties.

Thanks to Li Luochen's Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia Pill and seventh grade Dragon Spirit Pill, Li Yusong's body had been well-nourished. His physical condition was comparable to that of a middle-aged man, rejuvenating him for a second spring.

Additionally, after consuming two top-quality whale glues and absorbing the fifty-thousand-year Golden Python spirit ring and spirit bone, his soul cultivation progressed rapidly. In two more years, he might reach Soul Douluo level, becoming one of the continent's top-tier fighters.

Li Yusong now held Li Luochen, examining him from head to toe, muttering continuously:

"You've lost weight, your dark circles are heavy, you feel a bit cold, and your eyes have changed. Xiao Chen, you've suffered. Next time, don't go to such dangerous places, okay?"

Li Yusong knew where Li Luochen had gone. Although he didn't approve in his heart, he didn't stop him. His grandson's path wasn't something he could decide. Once his grandson set his mind on something, he had no right to change it.

If his grandson wanted to go further, he would support him unconditionally. But he still worried. Now, seeing his grandson return safely, he was naturally happy, but the changes in his grandson pained his heart.

"I understand, Grandpa. I won't do it next time!" Li Luochen knew he might take risks again, but he chose to kindly deceive his grandfather. After all, the road he walked was a difficult one.

Soon, Li Luochen began chatting with his elders and younger brothers. No one paid attention to Dai Mu Bai's miserable state. He lay there like a lump of mud until Shao Xin noticed his condition and fed him a jelly bean.

Dai Mu Bai slowly regained consciousness and, seeing Li Luochen still present, hid behind the teachers and shouted loudly:

"Teachers, quickly apprehend him! He came to provoke our Shrek Academy and beat me up like this."

Dai Mubai still hadn't grasped the situation. Oscar and Ma Hongjun looked at him disdainfully.

Ma Hongjun spoke first: "What nonsense are you spouting, you dead lecher? Big Brother Chen is Grandpa Li's grandson, a senior of our Shrek Academy, watched over by the teachers as he grew up. He's also a Soul King-level powerhouse. How dare you say such things?

It seems Big Brother Chen didn't beat you enough. Let me loosen your bones for you?"

Flames surrounded Ma Hongjun's body. He had fought Dai Mubai multiple times, and Dai Mubai had never won once. Moreover, he despised Dai Mubai's lazy and dissolute character, always going to Suotuo City for nightly pleasures.

He even tried to corrupt him and Oscar. Together, they had beaten Dai Mubai so badly that he couldn't get out of bed for three days. But this Dai Mubai seemed fearless, still acting arrogantly.

After hearing this, Dai Mubai's face turned deathly pale. He knew of Li Luochen's reputation—the most outstanding student of Shrek Academy. At seven, he became a Soul Grandmaster; at ten, a Soul Elder; at twelve, a Soul Ancestor; and at fourteen, a Soul King.

Such a resume made Dai Mubai tremble. If he had such strength, he wouldn't have been chased away by his older brother and abandoned his fiancée, hiding in Suotuo City for nightly pleasures, indulging in his final moments of enjoyment.

Li Luochen coldly stared at Dai Mubai. Sure enough, trash was still trash, and a rotten orange remained a rotten orange. Talent meant nothing if you were a useless piece of mud.

"Hmph, a useless piece of mud like you isn't worth my interest," Li Luochen said directly, pulling Dugu Yan and his grandfather into the academy.

The other teachers didn't know what had happened, so they glared sharply at Dai Mubai.

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