Chapter 81: Enter the Immortal Herb Password
Meanwhile,
Shrek Academy.
Just like Zhao Wuji, the Evil Fire Phoenix Ma Hongjun still couldn't escape a beating, and it was a mixed doubles beatdown from Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
With Ning Rongrong's assistance.
At this moment.
Flender had gathered all the students and spoke:
"This year is looking quite good. We've gained five more little monsters. I, Flender, dean of Shrek Academy, welcome all of you on behalf of the academy. Later, each of you will pay one hundred gold coins to Teacher Li, who's in charge of finances."
"Uh?"
Ma Hongjun, his face swollen, looked around and asked curiously:
"Dean… isn't it only four people?"
Flender glared at him. "Do you think I don't know how to count?"
"Dai Mubai, tell them the academy rules. Then go rest and get yourselves into the best condition possible. Your first class will begin tonight. Oscar, Ning Rongrong—you two are exceptions. Come with me."
Ning Rongrong was curious, unaware that Flender planned to give the support-type soul masters physical endurance training.
Seeing they were free, Xiao Wu turned her head and looked to Zhu Zhuqing for guidance.
Zhu Zhuqing said calmly, "Let's wait for Rongrong. She probably has training later—we can cheer for her."
"Oh, okay!"
Xiao Wu nodded without objection.
Ma Hongjun quietly sidled up to Dai Mubai with a grin.
"Boss Dai, we've got three gorgeous new girls this time. Why haven't you—Shrek's self-proclaimed lady-killer—made a move yet?"
"Heh."
Dai Mubai shot him a cold glance. "All yours. If you're not afraid to die, go chase them yourself."
Ma Hongjun blinked, sensing something odd. After thinking for a moment, he asked:
"Don't tell me… they all have boyfriends already?"
"That doesn't sound like you at all, Boss Dai. What could scare you?"
Dai Mubai looked at him, unwilling to explain.
If it were just the beating he took at the Rose Hotel, he wouldn't be this scared.
But—
After seeing that one stick strike from Little Monkey that floored Zhao Wuji… After seeing Tang San's torrential storm of hidden weapons…
He was truly scared.
Su Yan and Tang San—how could those two be normal people?
Those two hadn't even started fighting seriously yet; whoever stepped in next would just be volunteering to become their next training dummy.
"Oh, right, Dean said five new students, but I only saw four. The last one—is it a boy or a girl?"
Dai Mubai's expression turned odd. He replied seriously:
"A girl. Extremely beautiful. Even more stunning than those three. When she comes back, make sure you get close to her."
Hearing that, Ma Hongjun instantly lit up with excitement.
"Really?!"
"This year's batch is amazing!"
Dai Mubai sneered inwardly.
When that bastard Su Yan returns, if you still feel that way… I'll acknowledge you as boss.
...
Heaven Dou City.
At the Dugu residence—
Dugu Bo sat stiffly, feeling as if there were a bone stuck in his throat, needles pricking his back, and a chair made of thorns beneath him.
He was furious, anxious, and miserable—yet had no solution.
The reason was simple:
His dear granddaughter Dugu Yan… had brought home a boy.
A boy, far too handsome for his liking, someone who clearly did not look like an honest person.
Worse—
Dugu Yan's eyes were glued to the boy.
How could Dugu Bo not panic?!
"Senior Dugu Bo."
Su Yan was polite as always, but Dugu Bo gave him no pleasant expression in return.
Dugu Yan frowned angrily. "Grandpa, what are you doing?"
"Su Yan is here to help us! Why are you acting like he owes you money? If you keep this up, I'm going to ignore you!"
"Ai…"
Dugu Bo, helpless and frustrated, glanced at Su Yan and said:
"Fine, let's get straight to the point. Where are you from? How many family members? What do your parents do? What's your talent level…? And with a face like that, can you guarantee you'll only love my granddaughter for the rest of your life?"
"I'm telling you right now, I don't care about anyone else, but my granddaughter's husband must be loyal to her—if not, I will not spare you."
Su Yan: "???"
Dugu Yan herself was stunned.
Seriously?
Grandpa, that's… way too direct!
"Ahem, well…"
Su Yan looked helpless. "Senior Dugu Bo, I actually came to propose a small transaction."
"Yan Zi and I are only friends right now—nothing further. Can we talk about business first?"
Dugu Bo paused and turned to Dugu Yan in confusion.
Dugu Yan, embarrassed, explained:
"Grandpa, Su Yan really is here for something important. He wants to help us solve the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison."
Dugu Bo's expression shifted, suspicion filling his eyes. "Him?"
"Can this boy cure our Jade Phosphor Serpent poison?"
"Yan Zi, I took one look at him and knew he wasn't a good person—yet he even dares to boast about this!"
If not for his granddaughter's feelings, Dugu Bo would have beaten Su Yan already.
But Su Yan calmly began reciting the "password":
"Whenever it rains or gets cloudy, you feel a numb, itchy sensation in both sides of your ribcage. It gradually intensifies, lasting over an hour. It flares up at noon and midnight."
"Around the third watch of the night, you experience stabbing pain at the top of your head and the soles of your feet. Your entire body spasms for at least half an hour."
"These are the backlash symptoms of the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison. Your granddaughter Dugu Yan suffers even more severely—she's just young and weak right now, so it's less obvious."
Dugu Bo froze completely, eyes widening in shock.
Everything Su Yan said… was perfectly accurate.
Not a single detail is wrong.
This was outrageous.
Could he really… be here to cure the poison?
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were also stunned. Even though they knew Su Yan's true identity, hearing such precise descriptions still shocked them.
A transmigrator's power… terrifying as always.
Su Yan continued:
"Senior Dugu Bo, I can cure your poison. I can cure Yan Zi's poison."
"In exchange, I want all the poisonous herbs in your Sunset Forest medicine garden."
"And beyond that—I can promise to protect Yan Zi from now on."
"You…"
Dugu Bo stared at him in disbelief, then narrowed his eyes. "You even know about my medicine garden in the Sunset Forest?"
Su Yan nodded.
Dugu Bo sputtered, "Hold on—what was that last part? You want to protect Yan Zi?"
"You brat…"
He felt utterly speechless.
This scoundrel wanted his medicine garden… And wanted his precious granddaughter, too!
Taking everything and giving nothing!
Outrageous!
Something about this boy was absolutely untrustworthy!
Dugu Yan's face was red as she blurted out:
"Grandpa, what are you hesitating for? Those herbs were only for researching a cure anyway!"
"If Su Yan can help us completely solve the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison, the medicine garden isn't that important anymore. And besides… he's willing to protect me in the future."
Ye Lingling watched the three of them, increasingly confused.
Something felt wrong here…
Wasn't Yan Zi's poison garden supposed to be a priceless treasure?
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End of Chapter