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Chapter 118
Chapter 118: Young Men, Watch Your Step
Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat puzzled as to why Xiao Wu would ask such a strange question. She said, "Sister Xiao Wu, isn't it normal for soul masters to hunt soul beasts for cultivation? You've already absorbed three, so why would you ask that?"
Xiao Wu really wanted to say that she hadn't absorbed any, but this secret could not be revealed. She felt a bit distressed.
Although those soul beasts were not closely related to her, they were all soul beasts. It was inevitable she would feel some empathy for them.
"It's nothing," Xiao Wu said, shaking her head.
"Let's go back," Aotian said.
They each returned to their respective dormitories.
On their end, Dai Mubai and Oscar had already figured out how to care for Ma Hongjun. They would take turns handling the particularly disgusting tasks to keep things fair.
Once Ma Hongjun recovered, he would have to act as their lackey, serving them tea and giving them shoulder and back rubs.
After Aotian returned to the dormitory, he went to Oscar's room. Looking at Ma Hongjun, who lay on the bed like a piece of charcoal, he almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.
That girl, Gu Yuena, had been too ruthless, torturing him into such a state.
Even after receiving treatment, injuries of this severity wouldn't heal in a short time.
This was especially true for Ma Hongjun's life root, which had almost completely turned to charcoal. Even if it was saved, it would probably be crippled.
When Aotian walked in, Ma Hongjun was still crying and whimpering. He truly couldn't withstand such a massive blow.
Dai Mubai sat to the side with a stern face, while Oscar occasionally offered Ma Hongjun a few words of comfort.
Seeing Aotian enter, Ma Hongjun stopped crying and asked, "Who are you?"
Aotian looked at this fellow whose surface had been roasted and smiled. "I'm a new student, Aotian. Among those four girls, the one with silver hair and the one with the scorpion braid are my girlfriends."
Ma Hongjun fell silent. After a good while, he asked, "What's your point in telling me this?"
Aotian leaned closer, and Ma Hongjun inexplicably felt a wave of pressure wash over him, making him nervous.
"I know you had designs on them before. I'm here to warn you. If you dare to harbor such intentions again, I guarantee your fate will be even worse than this time."
"You..." A surge of anger rose in Ma Hongjun's heart, and he wanted to retort. But upon seeing Aotian's calm gaze, he inexplicably panicked.
Dai Mubai frowned and said, "Aotian, we're all classmates, and we see each other all the time. There's no need to be so aggressive, is there?"
"Me, aggressive?" Aotian chuckled and started walking out. "I'll give you some advice: young men, you'd best watch your step."
After Aotian left, Ma Hongjun finally couldn't suppress the anger in his heart. "Boss Dai, that guy is so arrogant! What's his actual strength?"
Dai Mubai was very displeased with Aotian's arrogant demeanor from earlier. He sneered, "He's just a level 31 Soul Elder. He really thinks he's something special."
"A Soul Elder? He's really not even thirteen yet?" Ma Hongjun was shocked.
Oscar said, "It's not just him. His two girlfriends are also level 31 Soul Elders. How about that, shocked? I think Aotian was right. You should stop harboring designs on other people's girlfriends. With your sleazy appearance and talent, do you really think they'd ever look your way?"
"If it were you, taught a lesson by a group of juniors who just entered the academy, could you swallow this humiliation?" Ma Hongjun asked.
Oscar said helplessly, "What can be done? The strong are revered. Since they're stronger than us, they have the right to teach us a lesson. You have to swallow this humiliation, whether you like it or not. Besides, what's wrong with him protecting his girlfriends? He was just a bit arrogant with his words, that's all."
"I've already challenged him," Dai Mubai suddenly said.
"Did he accept?" Oscar asked.
"He accepted. The fight is this afternoon."
"Heh, a level 31 Soul Elder dares to accept a challenge from a level 37. I'd say he's not just arrogant with his mouth; there's something wrong with his brain, too," Ma Hongjun said.
Oscar nodded. "That's good, too. As senior students of Shrek, we can't lose face. Boss Dai, we're counting on you."
"Don't worry. I'll definitely teach him a good lesson. Arrogance requires strength to back it up," Dai Mubai said.
"Oh, right, Boss Dai, Ning Rongrong is mine. You better not try to snatch her from me," Oscar suddenly said.
The last time he brought this up with Tang San, he got shot down. But in front of Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, he didn't need to hold back.
He knew Dai Mubai's previous target had been Gu Yuena, but now that Aotian had claimed her as his girlfriend, Dai Mubai would probably give up.
Oscar was worried that Dai Mubai would shift his target and set his sights on Ning Rongrong.
Dai Mubai patted Oscar's shoulder and said, "Don't worry. You're still a novice, and you've finally found someone you like. Why would I compete with you?"
When Ma Hongjun saw Oscar and Dai Mubai discussing girlfriends, he felt extremely miserable.
Others were discussing how to pursue girls, while his girlfriend had run away. Now he was severely injured, and the fate of his life root was still uncertain...
As he thought about it, tears began to stream down his face again.
Seeing this, Dai Mubai comforted him, "What's there to be sad about? You'll definitely recover. Among the new students, isn't there also a Zhu Zhuqing? The one wearing the mask. She has a great figure. Once you've recovered, if you want to pursue her, we can help."
"Really?" A light of hope shone in Ma Hongjun's eyes.
Dai Mubai said, "We're all brothers. We know about your... problem. Your previous girlfriends were all ordinary people, so it's normal that they couldn't handle your needs. If you find a soul master girlfriend, you shouldn't have to worry about that problem anymore."
"Boss Dai, for the first time, I think you're so handsome!" Ma Hongjun flattered him.
Dai Mubai stood up. "Enough said. Rest well. I'll go cook some porridge for you."
"Sorry to trouble you," Ma Hongjun said.
After Dai Mubai left, Ma Hongjun suddenly felt uncomfortable. "Oscar, I need to poop."
Oscar was instantly disgusted and shouted angrily, "Get lost! Why didn't you say anything when Boss Dai was here? The moment he leaves, you have to go? Believe it or not, I'll snap that charcoal stick of yours in half!"
"Do you want to be punished by the Dean?"
"..." Oscar fell silent.
***
At noon, Aotian's group ate in Shrek's cafeteria for the first time.
Steamed buns, stuffed buns, vegetables, and a small amount of meat—Shrek Academy's food really wasn't very good, not even as good as Nuoding Academy's.
Back at Nuoding Academy, Aotian would always take Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena to eat on the second floor.
Xiao Wu vigorously gnawed on a steamed bun, making a constipated expression as she swallowed.
"The food here is terrible," she couldn't help but complain.
Gu Yuena, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing ate quietly.
Aotian said, "Na'er, last night I told Dai Mubai you were my girlfriend, and now he wants to challenge me. It's set for this afternoon."
Gu Yuena nodded calmly. "Teach him a good lesson."
"That's great! I've been annoyed with that guy for a long time," Xiao Wu said, clapping her hands.
"Aotian, Dai Mubai is very strong. I suggest you don't fight him for now," Zhu Zhuqing, who had been eating quietly, suddenly said.
(end of chapter)
Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat puzzled as to why Xiao Wu would ask such a strange question. She said, "Sister Xiao Wu, isn't it normal for soul masters to hunt soul beasts for cultivation? You've already absorbed three, so why would you ask that?"
Xiao Wu really wanted to say that she hadn't absorbed any, but this secret could not be revealed. She felt a bit distressed.
Although those soul beasts were not closely related to her, they were all soul beasts. It was inevitable she would feel some empathy for them.
"It's nothing," Xiao Wu said, shaking her head.
"Let's go back," Aotian said.
They each returned to their respective dormitories.
On their end, Dai Mubai and Oscar had already figured out how to care for Ma Hongjun. They would take turns handling the particularly disgusting tasks to keep things fair.
Once Ma Hongjun recovered, he would have to act as their lackey, serving them tea and giving them shoulder and back rubs.
After Aotian returned to the dormitory, he went to Oscar's room. Looking at Ma Hongjun, who lay on the bed like a piece of charcoal, he almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.
That girl, Gu Yuena, had been too ruthless, torturing him into such a state.
Even after receiving treatment, injuries of this severity wouldn't heal in a short time.
This was especially true for Ma Hongjun's life root, which had almost completely turned to charcoal. Even if it was saved, it would probably be crippled.
When Aotian walked in, Ma Hongjun was still crying and whimpering. He truly couldn't withstand such a massive blow.
Dai Mubai sat to the side with a stern face, while Oscar occasionally offered Ma Hongjun a few words of comfort.
Seeing Aotian enter, Ma Hongjun stopped crying and asked, "Who are you?"
Aotian looked at this fellow whose surface had been roasted and smiled. "I'm a new student, Aotian. Among those four girls, the one with silver hair and the one with the scorpion braid are my girlfriends."
Ma Hongjun fell silent. After a good while, he asked, "What's your point in telling me this?"
Aotian leaned closer, and Ma Hongjun inexplicably felt a wave of pressure wash over him, making him nervous.
"I know you had designs on them before. I'm here to warn you. If you dare to harbor such intentions again, I guarantee your fate will be even worse than this time."
"You..." A surge of anger rose in Ma Hongjun's heart, and he wanted to retort. But upon seeing Aotian's calm gaze, he inexplicably panicked.
Dai Mubai frowned and said, "Aotian, we're all classmates, and we see each other all the time. There's no need to be so aggressive, is there?"
"Me, aggressive?" Aotian chuckled and started walking out. "I'll give you some advice: young men, you'd best watch your step."
After Aotian left, Ma Hongjun finally couldn't suppress the anger in his heart. "Boss Dai, that guy is so arrogant! What's his actual strength?"
Dai Mubai was very displeased with Aotian's arrogant demeanor from earlier. He sneered, "He's just a level 31 Soul Elder. He really thinks he's something special."
"A Soul Elder? He's really not even thirteen yet?" Ma Hongjun was shocked.
Oscar said, "It's not just him. His two girlfriends are also level 31 Soul Elders. How about that, shocked? I think Aotian was right. You should stop harboring designs on other people's girlfriends. With your sleazy appearance and talent, do you really think they'd ever look your way?"
"If it were you, taught a lesson by a group of juniors who just entered the academy, could you swallow this humiliation?" Ma Hongjun asked.
Oscar said helplessly, "What can be done? The strong are revered. Since they're stronger than us, they have the right to teach us a lesson. You have to swallow this humiliation, whether you like it or not. Besides, what's wrong with him protecting his girlfriends? He was just a bit arrogant with his words, that's all."
"I've already challenged him," Dai Mubai suddenly said.
"Did he accept?" Oscar asked.
"He accepted. The fight is this afternoon."
"Heh, a level 31 Soul Elder dares to accept a challenge from a level 37. I'd say he's not just arrogant with his mouth; there's something wrong with his brain, too," Ma Hongjun said.
Oscar nodded. "That's good, too. As senior students of Shrek, we can't lose face. Boss Dai, we're counting on you."
"Don't worry. I'll definitely teach him a good lesson. Arrogance requires strength to back it up," Dai Mubai said.
"Oh, right, Boss Dai, Ning Rongrong is mine. You better not try to snatch her from me," Oscar suddenly said.
The last time he brought this up with Tang San, he got shot down. But in front of Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, he didn't need to hold back.
He knew Dai Mubai's previous target had been Gu Yuena, but now that Aotian had claimed her as his girlfriend, Dai Mubai would probably give up.
Oscar was worried that Dai Mubai would shift his target and set his sights on Ning Rongrong.
Dai Mubai patted Oscar's shoulder and said, "Don't worry. You're still a novice, and you've finally found someone you like. Why would I compete with you?"
When Ma Hongjun saw Oscar and Dai Mubai discussing girlfriends, he felt extremely miserable.
Others were discussing how to pursue girls, while his girlfriend had run away. Now he was severely injured, and the fate of his life root was still uncertain...
As he thought about it, tears began to stream down his face again.
Seeing this, Dai Mubai comforted him, "What's there to be sad about? You'll definitely recover. Among the new students, isn't there also a Zhu Zhuqing? The one wearing the mask. She has a great figure. Once you've recovered, if you want to pursue her, we can help."
"Really?" A light of hope shone in Ma Hongjun's eyes.
Dai Mubai said, "We're all brothers. We know about your... problem. Your previous girlfriends were all ordinary people, so it's normal that they couldn't handle your needs. If you find a soul master girlfriend, you shouldn't have to worry about that problem anymore."
"Boss Dai, for the first time, I think you're so handsome!" Ma Hongjun flattered him.
Dai Mubai stood up. "Enough said. Rest well. I'll go cook some porridge for you."
"Sorry to trouble you," Ma Hongjun said.
After Dai Mubai left, Ma Hongjun suddenly felt uncomfortable. "Oscar, I need to poop."
Oscar was instantly disgusted and shouted angrily, "Get lost! Why didn't you say anything when Boss Dai was here? The moment he leaves, you have to go? Believe it or not, I'll snap that charcoal stick of yours in half!"
"Do you want to be punished by the Dean?"
"..." Oscar fell silent.
***
At noon, Aotian's group ate in Shrek's cafeteria for the first time.
Steamed buns, stuffed buns, vegetables, and a small amount of meat—Shrek Academy's food really wasn't very good, not even as good as Nuoding Academy's.
Back at Nuoding Academy, Aotian would always take Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena to eat on the second floor.
Xiao Wu vigorously gnawed on a steamed bun, making a constipated expression as she swallowed.
"The food here is terrible," she couldn't help but complain.
Gu Yuena, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing ate quietly.
Aotian said, "Na'er, last night I told Dai Mubai you were my girlfriend, and now he wants to challenge me. It's set for this afternoon."
Gu Yuena nodded calmly. "Teach him a good lesson."
"That's great! I've been annoyed with that guy for a long time," Xiao Wu said, clapping her hands.
"Aotian, Dai Mubai is very strong. I suggest you don't fight him for now," Zhu Zhuqing, who had been eating quietly, suddenly said.
(end of chapter)
