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As the Eight Spider Lances continuously devoured, the purple on Dai Mubai's body gradually faded, but his face became as pale as paper. He felt his breathing become more and more rapid, as if all his essence, qi, and spirit had been drained, making even standing difficult. His entire being exuded a weak and listless aura.
"Little San, what's going on?" Dai Mubai asked with confusion and unease, a hint of worry in his tone. "Why do I feel my body getting weaker and weaker?"
Tang San's lips curved into a barely perceptible arc, and a gleam of unknown meaning flashed in the depths of his eyes. "Mubai, this is a after-effect of the poisoning," he said. "It's nothing; you'll be fine after resting for a couple of days." As his words fell, Tang San slowly withdrew the Eight Spider Lances from Dai Mubai's body. The splattered blood beads drew a dark red arc in the air, landing silently.
Immediately after, he turned and stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils. "Next—who wants to go first?" he asked.
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up at once. He immediately raised his hand and loudly exclaimed, "Me first! Me first! Third Brother, quickly help me suck out the poison!" As he spoke, his corpulent body twisted sharply, his backside directly bumping into Oscar's waist.
With an "ouch," Oscar was pushed back, stumbling. Ma Hongjun paid no attention, his feet moving quickly. He propped himself up with his hands, scrambling toward Tang San like a plump chick eager to be fed, a fawning expression on his face.
At the same time, on the viewing platform not far away, Flender raised his hand and gently patted Teacher Qin's shoulder. A smile played on his lips as he pointed to the Yu Xiaogang beside him. "Teacher Qin, let me introduce you," he said. "This is my good brother of many years, Yu Xiaogang, known as the Yu Xiaogang of Spirit theory. He is now also a teacher at Shrek Academy."
"Hello, Yu Xiaogang," Teacher Qin said, startled. He immediately bowed respectfully.
Seeing this, the Yu Xiaogang slightly turned his body, extended his hand as if to press down, avoiding the formality. "No need to be so polite," he said indifferently.
Teacher Qin frowned slightly, feeling a little confused. Flender saw his reaction and immediately explained with a smile, "Teacher Qin, I forgot to tell you, Xiaogang is your student Yu Tianheng's uncle. According to seniority, you two are peers, so he naturally wouldn't dare accept your bow."
"What? Yu Xiaogang is Tian Heng's elder?"
Hearing this, Teacher Qin's expression changed, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Immediately, he unhesitatingly raised his hand and waved to Ao Si Luo, who was not far away. "Ao Si Luo, quickly go to the lounge and gather everyone from the Royal Fight Team," he said in a loud voice.
"Yes, Teacher Qin." Not far away, Ao Si Luo, who was wandering around, nodded immediately.
Just then, the Yu Xiaogang's face suddenly darkened. His brows revealed a hint of coldness, and he abruptly turned around, saying stiffly, "Flender, how many times have I told you? I have no relationship with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan anymore. If you keep this up, I won't acknowledge you as my brother."
Hearing this, Flender was choked for a moment, then could only smile bitterly and move closer to Teacher Qin, whispering, "Teacher Qin, please don't mind. Xiaogang just has that temper."
Teacher Qin was slightly startled. Before he could speak, footsteps echoed from a distance. Yu Tianheng and the members of the Royal Fight Team quickly walked over. Their movements were uniform, and their breathing was slightly hurried. Soon, they stood still in front of Teacher Qin.
Yu Tianheng took a step forward, looked up at Flender and the others, and asked with a hint of confusion, "Teacher Qin, is there something you need us for?"
Teacher Qin scanned the Royal Fight Team. "I called you here because I want to tell you something," he said in a deep voice. "The Shrek Team you fought against today is from Shrek Academy, and I also graduated from that academy." At this point, he raised his hand and pointed to Flender and Zhao Wuji in front, with a hint of respect in his tone. "These two are my mentors."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but be slightly startled. They exchanged glances, their faces showing a mix of surprise and confusion. Then their gazes subconsciously followed the direction of Teacher Qin's finger.
Just then, Yu Tianheng's gaze lingered on the middle-aged man with his back turned and a crew cut, standing beside Flender. That back gave him an extremely familiar feeling. However, just then, Flender's and Zhao Wuji's gazes simultaneously skipped over the front row of the Royal Fight Team and landed on the very back of the group.
There, a golden-haired woman in a golden fitted suit stood quietly. Her waterfall-like golden hair was dazzling, and her expression was cold and indifferent, as if the surrounding commotion had nothing to do with her. She was Xiao Rui'er! Immediately, Flender and Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted slightly, their faces instantly darkening. They recognized the golden-haired woman almost at the same time.
It was the golden-haired woman who had previously crippled Ma Hongjun and injured Dai Mubai. "Boss, is that her!?" Zhao Wuji's eyebrows twitched slightly, and his fists unconsciously tightened. He whispered.
Hearing this, Flender merely narrowed his eyes, a gloomy glint flashing in their depths. Perhaps because Xiao Rui'er was also Teacher Qin's disciple, Flender did not explode in anger on the spot, but his face was as grim as stagnant water, showing a fierce look. Ma Hongjun, as Flender's direct disciple, had now become a eunuch, unable to have descendants! How could he not hate?
On the other side, Xiao Rui'er's gaze also fell on Flender and Zhao Wuji. However, unlike the grave and gloomy expressions in their eyes, there was no trace of fear in her eyes; instead, there was a hint of disdain.
"I really didn't expect Teacher Qin to have graduated from this Shrek Academy," she said. "Hmph, aren't all the people in this academy just trash? A bunch of people who only know how to cause trouble and bully the weak."
Hearing this, Tang Chuan looked at Xiao Rui'er with doting affection, and replied calmly, "I don't like them either. If there's nothing else, why don't we go back first?"
"Mm." Xiao Rui'er nodded gently. Immediately, Tang Chuan suddenly took a step forward and said to Teacher Qin, "Teacher Qin, Rui'er and I still have some things to do, so we'll be heading back first."
Teacher Qin was slightly startled, his eyebrows raised in confusion. "What's wrong? I was planning to book a restaurant later so the Royal Fight Team and the Shrek Team could have a meal together. You two—" Before he could finish his sentence, Tang Chuan interrupted.
"I think we should forget about it," he said. "Shrek Academy has always held the motto that those who don't dare to cause trouble are mediocre. I'm afraid we'll just end up fighting again during dinner." After speaking, he said no more, nor did he wait for Teacher Qin's reply. He simply turned and walked out of the Great Spirit Arena with Xiao Rui'er.
Watching Xiao Rui'er's retreating figure, Flender's chest heaved violently, his breathing as heavy as bellows pressed onto a furnace. His fists were already clenching with a creaking sound, wishing he could rush up and stop her immediately. But his gaze shifted, and he saw Tang Chuan's back, as well as Teacher Qin standing in front of him. Only then did he forcefully suppress his anger.
One was his proud disciple, and the other was Tang Hao's biological son. Flender was not a fool; he naturally understood. Tang Chuan and the golden-haired woman had a deep relationship. In such a situation, if he dared to act out, things would likely spiral out of control. At this moment, he dared not express his anger and could only watch Xiao Rui'er leave!