Chapter 66 – Annulment of the Engagement
Tang San was in a foul mood—extremely foul.
On the way here, he had been traveling alongside Zhu Zhuqing. While he didn't like Zu Zong, he still had a decent impression of Zhu Zhuqing—serious about cultivation, though a bit cold in personality.
Since Shrek Academy was some distance from Soto City, Tang San had decided to slow his pace out of consideration.
After all, Zhu Zhuqing was an agility-type soul master—strong in bursts but weak in endurance. Tang San, on the other hand, had supreme Taoist internal art Xuantian Technique and top-tier Tang Sect movement art Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.
Though his top speed might be slightly lower than Zhu Zhuqing's under spirit possession, his stamina was unmatched.
But to his dismay, Zhu Zhuqing consistently stayed one step ahead of him.
Even when Tang San pushed both Xuantian Technique and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to their limits, he still couldn't catch up. That left him deeply frustrated.
Tang San was a proud man. He might seem calm on the surface, but deep down, his competitiveness was unmatched.
He had a fair idea of Zhu Zhuqing's speed and stamina from the past few days. But how did she suddenly become so strong in just one day?
That wasn't even the worst of it.
On the way back, even Ye Lingling—the support-type soul master—could keep up with him.
Tang San was left questioning everything: Had he practiced Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track incorrectly all along?
"Hey, you in the back—Xiao San! Pick up the pace! What, didn't eat breakfast or did you go copy Dai Mubai and visit the brothel last night? Even a support-type like Lingling is faster than you!"
Zu Zong's voice rang out from the front, teasing.
Beside him, Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes.
She thought silently, You're attaching soul power to your feet—that makes movement both faster and less tiring. Of course it's easy for you. Tang San may be using clever footwork, but he's still running on sheer leg power!
Still, she didn't say anything.
Without Zu Zong's permission, she wouldn't teach this advanced soul power control method to anyone—especially someone like Tang San, who couldn't distinguish right from wrong.
If Zu Zong had known what she was thinking, he would have shouted injustice.
The only reason he'd been baiting Tang San was to force him to push Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to the limit—so he could copy it. His Nine Yang Divine Art allowed him to use any martial technique, and all he lacked now was a fine movement skill.
"Damn it, what's wrong with me?" Tang San cursed internally.
If only he knew that Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track had already been copied by Zu Zong using his Sharingan, he'd be even more infuriated.
Speed aside, in terms of agility and positioning, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track outclassed Zu Zong's current soul power-enhanced footwork.
Before long, the five of them—Tang San included—finally arrived at Shrek Academy.
Xiao Wu stared at the entrance plaque and exclaimed, "No way. This is Shrek?"
"Xiao Zong, did Zhuqing get it wrong? This doesn't look like an academy at all."
Even though Zu Zong had mentally prepared himself, he couldn't help the black lines forming on his forehead.
Tch… this place is even worse than our little Emperor Soul Village.
He patted Xiao Wu on the head and gave a bitter smile. "Let's go in."
As the group entered the gate, the Shrek staff were already waiting inside.
Flender's eyes narrowed the moment he saw Zu Zong. He gave Yu Xiaogang a sharp look.
This is the guy you said had no background? What kind of nobody travels with a Soul Douluo bodyguard?
Zu Zong also carefully sized up the Shrek faculty.
Aside from the familiar Yu Xiaogang and the student body, there were two new faces.
A man with a hooked nose and square-rimmed black glasses—this must be Flender.
And the short, bulky guy who looked like a bull had to be Zhao Wuji.
These two sure look unique, Zu Zong thought to himself.
He stepped forward and called out in mock enthusiasm, "Hey, Great Wet One—you're here too?"
(PS: Yes, 'Great Wet One', not 'Master'. That wasn't a typo.)
Yu Xiaogang's stiff face cracked into a rare smile.
To him, Zu Zong was the ideal disciple.
Originally, he had planned to let Tang San obtain his first soul ring, then have him spar with Zu Zong. After Zu Zong's defeat, he'd propose taking him as a disciple—just like he did with Tang San.
But then that damned Sticky Snake appeared.
From that point on, he knew that unless Tang San cultivated his second martial spirit, he'd never match Zu Zong again.
Yu Xiaogang said, "Xiao Zong, I've been thinking…"
Zu Zong's mouth twitched.
What a two-faced old fox. Talking about returning good for evil—you're more crooked than anyone, old man.
He let it slide with a smile and turned his gaze toward Flender.
Compared to Yu Xiaogang, Zu Zong actually had a better impression of this stingy old rooster.
Sure, the guy was greedy and a total simp for Liu Erlong—but when it came to real matters, he could still draw the line. That was something.
More importantly, Zu Zong had "borrowed" from his savings more than once over the years. Cough, low profile.
Yet Flender had never come looking to kill him for it. That alone earned him a few points in Zu Zong's book.
Zu Zong cupped his hands and greeted, "You must be the famous Headmaster Flender. Zhuqing's been under your care here at Shrek Academy—thank you for that."
Flender raised an eyebrow.
For some reason, he didn't feel great seeing Zu Zong. Just the sight of him stirred up old grief—memories of lost coin stashes.
But then again, this kid had a Soul Douluo protector. Would someone like that really steal his measly gold soul coins?
Flender forced a smile. "Oh, you must be the Zu Zong that Master keeps mentioning. Impressive! Well then, I'll leave Mubai in your care."
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Once everyone entered Dai Mubai's dorm, Zhao Wuji had already covered the bed with wooden planks to shield the view.
Dai Mubai, at this moment, was filled with suffocating frustration.
He didn't even know what got into him last night. The moment he plunged his blade into that brothel phoenix's nest, the humiliation of the day suddenly flooded back—and rage took over.
So he vented... and vented... the entire night.
By the time he regained his senses, his lower half was swollen black and numb with pain. For the past hour, he hadn't even been able to feel it.
To think, he—Dai the Charmer, who walked through a garden of flowers untouched—was now a limp shrimp who couldn't even stand.
What a cruel twist of fate.
Yu Xiaogang said, "Xiao Zong, may I ask your companion Ye Lingling to begin treatment now?"
But Zu Zong didn't respond. Instead, he asked, "Great Wet One, I assume you already knew Zhuqing and I knew each other before she came to Nuoding Academy, didn't you?"
Yu Xiaogang's face froze.
Back then, he'd seen how Zhu Zhuqing was already at rank 27 at such a young age—an incredible talent.
Driven by a bit of selfishness, he'd told her that Zu Zong had already joined Shrek, when in truth, Zu Zong had only said he might "take a look."
Yu Xiaogang forced a stiff reply. "I may have... taken some liberties with the truth."
Zu Zong shook his head and handed Flender an envelope. "That doesn't matter anymore. What I want Headmaster Flender to see is this."
Flender opened it and instantly paled.
It was a marriage annulment contract—already signed and stamped with Zhu Zhuqing's name and fingerprint.
(End of Chapter)
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