Chapter 232: Utterly Filial
Hearing Feng Xiaotian’s words, Huo Wu’s mouth twitched, and she shot him a disdainful look.
What was the point of this two-headed dog spouting such nonsense now? When he was jumping around earlier, Feng Xiaotian wasn’t exactly slow.
A moment later, after all of the Blazing Academy’s team members were eliminated, the referee stepped onto the stage and announced Shrek’s victory.
The moment they heard their team had won, everyone from Shrek in the lounge cheered.
For them, aside from the unbeatable Spirit Hall team, Shrek had achieved the best possible result, practically earning the title of 'Virtual Champion'.
“Book a banquet! We’re celebrating the Little freaks’ victory tonight!”
Flender waved his hand and declared loudly.
He was incredibly excited at this moment. With their ranking in this Soul Master Competition as a foundation, from now on, Shrek Academy would be considered a benchmark among advanced academies.
As for first place, he hadn't even considered it. The Spirit Hall team, he didn't know what kind of stimulant they had taken, it was simply cheating!
Compared to the joyful Shrek, the mood of Blazing Academy was a bit somber. After all, they had a chance to win today, but it was just a miscalculation.
Huo Wu, who was about to return to the lounge with her teammates, suddenly stopped in her tracks, turned her head to look at Zhu Zhuqing, and said seriously:
“You won again this time, but don’t get cocky. I’ll come looking for you again!”
After Huo Wu finished speaking, she immediately left, leaving Zhu Zhuqing standing there in a daze, her eyes unfocused.
“This Huo Wu is truly endless! Zhuqing, don’t worry, if she dares to trouble you again, I’ll definitely put her in her place!”
Ning Rongrong, standing nearby, ground her teeth, secretly cursing Huo Wu for being incorrigible. Then her eyes darted around, and she patted her chest, guaranteeing Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing, having come back to her senses, shook her head slightly, feeling indifferent. If she wanted to come, let her. She just didn't want trouble, it wasn't that she was afraid of her.
“Never mind her, let’s hurry back. I heard that the Dean, that iron rooster, finally plucked a feather. He actually booked a banquet for us at the hotel.”
“This is truly a rare sight. I want to try if the food an iron rooster pays for will be exceptionally delicious.”
Hearing Zhu Zhuqing’s words, Ning Rongrong also showed an interested expression. A banquet itself didn't matter much to her, but getting the iron rooster to pluck a feather was quite a feat!
The two then quickly left, preparing to attend the celebration banquet.
About an hour later, the Shrek group, having showered and changed, appeared in a hotel in Spirit City.
“Congratulations, Little freaks, on winning second place in this Soul Master Competition! Come, let’s raise our glasses together!”
Flender stood up and said happily.
Ever since the referee announced the victory, the smile on Flender’s face hadn’t faded.
And everyone gave him face, raising their glasses and drinking them dry. Afterward, they began to chat and discuss the future.
After all, logically speaking, this group of people should have graduated long ago, but they stayed in the academy specifically for this Soul Master Competition.
Now that the Soul Master Competition was basically over, as for tomorrow’s match, it was just for fun. Winning was impossible.
So, everyone from Shrek was discussing where to develop after graduation.
“Tsk, Xiao Wu, you guys are so carefree, you can just stay in Spirit Hall with Bai Ge, and with Bai Ge’s status, you’ll practically get whatever you want!”
“I’m not so lucky. I have to go back to the academy with that old geezer of a Dean. Alas, life is often unsatisfactory.”
Ma Hongjun, after a couple of drinks, began to sway his head, looking at Zhu Zhuqing and the other two with envy in his eyes.
To be honest, he also wanted to stay in Spirit City. If he could stay, leveraging Bai Yu’s influence, he might even be able to visit brothels for free, which would be awesome.
It was just a pity. He was half of Flender’s son and had to take care of the old man in his old age, so he couldn’t stay in Spirit City.
“Slap!”
“You’re getting all sentimental now! If you want to stay, then stay. Do you think I can force you to go back?”
Flender reached out and slapped Ma Hongjun, saying irritably.
Ma Hongjun raised his hand to cover his head and chuckled awkwardly.
“Hehe, just kidding, just kidding. What would I stay for? With how I am, wouldn’t I just be a nuisance to Bai Ge?”
“What if he kicks me out one day? Wouldn’t that be utterly humiliating? It’s better to follow you, old man. Once I send you off, all the money you’ve saved will be mine!”
After Ma Hongjun finished speaking, the entire table erupted in laughter. Flender also puffed out his cheeks and glared, this brat, he was truly ‘utterly filial’!
However, Flender also knew that Ma Hongjun chose to return to the academy with him not because of some ridiculous reason like Bai Yu kicking him out of Spirit City.
It was simply because he couldn't bear to leave him. This rascal, Ma Hongjun, had already come to see him as half a father, and of course, he also saw Ma Hongjun as half a son.
“Little Ao, what about you? Where do you plan to go after graduation? Are you staying in Spirit City, or like Fatty, returning to the academy with the Dean?”
“If you haven’t decided yet, why don’t you come with me? Let’s go to Star Luo together, and I’ll help you make your mark.”
Dai Mubai looked at Oscar, subtly trying to recruit him.
For him, everyone in the team had excellent talent and could provide significant assistance on his path to claiming the throne.
But unfortunately, Huang Yuan and Jing Ling had accepted Crown Prince Xue Qinghe’s invitation and joined the Heaven Dou Crown Prince’s faction.
And Jiang Zhu, after Ning Rongrong’s invitation, chose to join Spirit Hall, making it impossible for her to go to Star Luo with him.
As for Zhu Zhuqing and the other two, there was even less to say; he didn't even want to ask.
Sometimes, when he saw the increasingly beautiful Zhu Zhuqing, he felt a pang of heartache. If Zhu Zhuqing could help him, with their combined strength, defeating his elder brother would be effortless, and the throne would be firmly in his grasp!
However, he didn't even dare to mention this matter, otherwise, not to mention Bai Yu, Zhu Zhuqing herself could cripple him.
So, his targets could only be Oscar, Tang San, and Tai Long.
But Tang San was a very cunning person, difficult for him to control, so he hadn’t decided whether or not to recruit him.
Tai Long was the same. With the Strength Clan behind him, he, a prince without real power, couldn’t offer much to them. Even if he brought them under his command, it would be difficult to keep them in check.
Thus, Dai Mubai’s primary target was Oscar. This guy was alone, weak, but incredibly talented, a powerful logistical support for raising an army—simply perfect.
However, although Dai Mubai was full of schemes, Oscar was not foolish. Through his understanding over the years, he had some knowledge of Dai Mubai’s situation in Star Luo.
To make him wade into this muddy water was absolutely impossible! He didn't want to end up dying in a foreign land without gaining any benefits!