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Douluo Dalu_ Legend of the Ancestral Dragon_chapter_0097
Chapter 97
Chapter 97: A One-of-a-Kind Treasure (5th Update)
2024-07-17 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
Ning Rongrong felt very wronged. As a lady of noble birth, she had never been treated this way back at the sect.
Now, not only was she covered in dust, but her foot was also injured. In the past, this would have been absolutely unimaginable.
But now, it had happened to her.
Although she felt wronged, she had to endure it to maintain her quiet and gentle persona.
She forced a smile and said, "I'm fine. Shrek Academy should have healing-type teachers. I can have them treat it then."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's current behavior, Xiao Wu was puzzled. Had the other girl really spoken so unreasonably just now because of a momentary fit of anger?
With this thought, Xiao Wu's stern expression relaxed slightly.
Ning Rongrong's gaze swept across the interior of the carriage, not hiding her envy. "My family has a lot of money, but I've never seen such a luxurious carriage."
She wasn't wrong. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be considered the wealthiest sect on the Douluo Continent.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda not only possessed outstanding support abilities but also the power to appraise treasures. Ning Rongrong had grown up surrounded by treasures, but she had never seen such a magical carriage.
The more she looked, the more shocked she became. The carriage's air-conditioning ability, in particular, was unbelievable to her.
Entering this carriage was like stepping from summer into spring.
Hearing Ning Rongrong praise the carriage, a smile finally appeared on Xiao Wu's face. "I'll give you that, you know your stuff. This carriage is one of a kind on the entire Douluo Continent."
Seeing Xiao Wu's smug, boastful expression, Ning Rongrong felt her teeth itch. In the past, she was always the one showing off her treasures to others; when was it someone else's turn to show off in front of her?
She had a natural love for treasures. To uncover the secrets of this carriage, she had to suppress her temper.
She put on a shocked expression, playing along with Xiao Wu. "One of a kind? Can you tell me what's so special about this carriage?"
When she used to show off her treasures to others, they would react just like this. Ning Rongrong was very familiar with this kind of performance, so hers didn't seem fake at all.
"Sure," Xiao Wu stood up proudly and began to talk endlessly, covering everything from the carriage's space and air-conditioning to its speed, stability, and even the toilet...
By the end, Ning Rongrong's eyes grew brighter and brighter. She felt that this was the most perfect, most ideal vehicle she could ever imagine.
She imagined that if she could own such a carriage, she had no idea how many people would be green with envy whenever she traveled.
Unfortunately, after what had just happened, she understood that this carriage wouldn't be so easy to obtain.
This also strengthened her resolve to build a good relationship with Xiao Wu and the others. For the sake of a treasure, enduring a little grievance was worth it.
If all else failed, she would reveal her sect's identity. Countless people wanted to curry favor with their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If she revealed who she was, these people would probably hand over the carriage obediently.
However, she wouldn't reveal her identity unless it was a last resort. After all, she had snuck out this time specifically to experience the life of an ordinary person.
Ning Rongrong's timely display of shock greatly satisfied Xiao Wu's vanity, making her feel that this Ning Rongrong wasn't so annoying after all.
A dozen or so minutes later, Aotian, who was sitting outside, said, "We're here."
Xiao Wu quickly came out. About four or five hundred meters ahead of them, a small village appeared.
"Aotian, you said before that Shrek Academy was inside a village. Is that it over there?" Xiao Wu asked.
"That's right. The entrance test has already begun at the village entrance," Aotian said.
Having arrived, Xiao Wu looked somewhat excited. "Long Ma, faster! Let's go take a look."
Long Ma's speed increased, and a moment later, it arrived outside the village.
A fence encircled the outside of the village, and at the village entrance, a long line had already formed.
Lining up was a group of teenage boys and girls, most of them accompanied by their parents. At the very front of the line, an old man who looked to be in his sixties was testing them.
The carriage drew near, its domineering appearance instantly attracting everyone's attention. Then, Aotian and the four girls stepped down from the carriage.
In an instant, a series of sharp gasps could be heard. Whether it was the young boys and girls participating in the test or the accompanying parents, all of them were stunned by the good looks of Aotian's group.
Several peerlessly beautiful girls, along with the divinely handsome Aotian, created a visual impact that ordinary people could not withstand.
With a bang, the teacher conducting the test at the front slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Do you still want to take the test or not? If you don't, you can leave."
The few people at the front of the line quickly turned back, but they couldn't help but sneak occasional glances at Aotian's group.
Aotian patted Long Ma, which walked over to a large tree by itself and waited quietly.
Such an obedient horse—Ning Rongrong was truly dying of envy.
Aotian glanced around. The figures of Tang San and Dai Mubai were nowhere to be seen in the line.
"Let's go line up," he said, leading Gu Yuena and the other three girls to the back of the line.
"Why don't I see Tang San?" Xiao Wu asked.
"He should already be inside," Aotian said.
The test proceeded quickly. The teacher in his sixties only tested two things: age and Soul Power.
Applicants could not be older than thirteen, and their Soul Power had to be at level 21 or higher. Anyone who could meet this condition was already considered a genius.
Among the youths in line, many met this condition, but there were also some who were unqualified, hoping by a stroke of luck that they might be chosen.
"That scumbag is coming out," Xiao Wu suddenly said in a low voice.
Aotian's group looked over and saw Dai Mubai walking toward them from inside.
Dai Mubai's demonic twin pupils scanned the young women in the line. His gaze would linger for a moment on any who were reasonably attractive.
Meeting Dai Mubai's gaze, many of the girls bashfully lowered their heads.
When Dai Mubai's gaze fell upon the back of the line, he was stunned. But soon, immense delight surged in his eyes.
He walked quickly to Aotian's group, first nodding at Aotian, then turning to Gu Yuena with a brilliant smile. "I never expected you all would come to apply to Shrek Academy. I'm so happy to see you again."
Gu Yuena's gaze remained fixed forward, her expression unwavering. She completely ignored Dai Mubai.
Xiao Wu snorted coldly and said, "You may be happy, but we're not happy at all. Taking two girls to a hotel in broad daylight... having someone like you standing in front of me makes me sick."
The brilliant smile on Dai Mubai's face froze, and his expression turned awkward.
"Mubai, what's going on?" the examining teacher at the front called out with a frown.
Dai Mubai said to Gu Yuena, "I'm responsible for assisting with the test today. I'll head back for now. Just wait patiently, it will be your turn soon."
Ning Rongrong felt a pang of jealousy, feeling that her own radiance was being overshadowed by Gu Yuena. She, who should have been the center of attention, had been reduced to a mere foil.
"She's so beautiful, her Martial Soul can't possibly be that strong, right? When it's my turn for the test and you all see my Martial Soul, I wonder if you'll be shocked?" Thinking this, Ning Rongrong began to feel a secret sense of delight.
(end of chapter)
2024-07-17 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
Ning Rongrong felt very wronged. As a lady of noble birth, she had never been treated this way back at the sect.
Now, not only was she covered in dust, but her foot was also injured. In the past, this would have been absolutely unimaginable.
But now, it had happened to her.
Although she felt wronged, she had to endure it to maintain her quiet and gentle persona.
She forced a smile and said, "I'm fine. Shrek Academy should have healing-type teachers. I can have them treat it then."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's current behavior, Xiao Wu was puzzled. Had the other girl really spoken so unreasonably just now because of a momentary fit of anger?
With this thought, Xiao Wu's stern expression relaxed slightly.
Ning Rongrong's gaze swept across the interior of the carriage, not hiding her envy. "My family has a lot of money, but I've never seen such a luxurious carriage."
She wasn't wrong. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be considered the wealthiest sect on the Douluo Continent.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda not only possessed outstanding support abilities but also the power to appraise treasures. Ning Rongrong had grown up surrounded by treasures, but she had never seen such a magical carriage.
The more she looked, the more shocked she became. The carriage's air-conditioning ability, in particular, was unbelievable to her.
Entering this carriage was like stepping from summer into spring.
Hearing Ning Rongrong praise the carriage, a smile finally appeared on Xiao Wu's face. "I'll give you that, you know your stuff. This carriage is one of a kind on the entire Douluo Continent."
Seeing Xiao Wu's smug, boastful expression, Ning Rongrong felt her teeth itch. In the past, she was always the one showing off her treasures to others; when was it someone else's turn to show off in front of her?
She had a natural love for treasures. To uncover the secrets of this carriage, she had to suppress her temper.
She put on a shocked expression, playing along with Xiao Wu. "One of a kind? Can you tell me what's so special about this carriage?"
When she used to show off her treasures to others, they would react just like this. Ning Rongrong was very familiar with this kind of performance, so hers didn't seem fake at all.
"Sure," Xiao Wu stood up proudly and began to talk endlessly, covering everything from the carriage's space and air-conditioning to its speed, stability, and even the toilet...
By the end, Ning Rongrong's eyes grew brighter and brighter. She felt that this was the most perfect, most ideal vehicle she could ever imagine.
She imagined that if she could own such a carriage, she had no idea how many people would be green with envy whenever she traveled.
Unfortunately, after what had just happened, she understood that this carriage wouldn't be so easy to obtain.
This also strengthened her resolve to build a good relationship with Xiao Wu and the others. For the sake of a treasure, enduring a little grievance was worth it.
If all else failed, she would reveal her sect's identity. Countless people wanted to curry favor with their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If she revealed who she was, these people would probably hand over the carriage obediently.
However, she wouldn't reveal her identity unless it was a last resort. After all, she had snuck out this time specifically to experience the life of an ordinary person.
Ning Rongrong's timely display of shock greatly satisfied Xiao Wu's vanity, making her feel that this Ning Rongrong wasn't so annoying after all.
A dozen or so minutes later, Aotian, who was sitting outside, said, "We're here."
Xiao Wu quickly came out. About four or five hundred meters ahead of them, a small village appeared.
"Aotian, you said before that Shrek Academy was inside a village. Is that it over there?" Xiao Wu asked.
"That's right. The entrance test has already begun at the village entrance," Aotian said.
Having arrived, Xiao Wu looked somewhat excited. "Long Ma, faster! Let's go take a look."
Long Ma's speed increased, and a moment later, it arrived outside the village.
A fence encircled the outside of the village, and at the village entrance, a long line had already formed.
Lining up was a group of teenage boys and girls, most of them accompanied by their parents. At the very front of the line, an old man who looked to be in his sixties was testing them.
The carriage drew near, its domineering appearance instantly attracting everyone's attention. Then, Aotian and the four girls stepped down from the carriage.
In an instant, a series of sharp gasps could be heard. Whether it was the young boys and girls participating in the test or the accompanying parents, all of them were stunned by the good looks of Aotian's group.
Several peerlessly beautiful girls, along with the divinely handsome Aotian, created a visual impact that ordinary people could not withstand.
With a bang, the teacher conducting the test at the front slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Do you still want to take the test or not? If you don't, you can leave."
The few people at the front of the line quickly turned back, but they couldn't help but sneak occasional glances at Aotian's group.
Aotian patted Long Ma, which walked over to a large tree by itself and waited quietly.
Such an obedient horse—Ning Rongrong was truly dying of envy.
Aotian glanced around. The figures of Tang San and Dai Mubai were nowhere to be seen in the line.
"Let's go line up," he said, leading Gu Yuena and the other three girls to the back of the line.
"Why don't I see Tang San?" Xiao Wu asked.
"He should already be inside," Aotian said.
The test proceeded quickly. The teacher in his sixties only tested two things: age and Soul Power.
Applicants could not be older than thirteen, and their Soul Power had to be at level 21 or higher. Anyone who could meet this condition was already considered a genius.
Among the youths in line, many met this condition, but there were also some who were unqualified, hoping by a stroke of luck that they might be chosen.
"That scumbag is coming out," Xiao Wu suddenly said in a low voice.
Aotian's group looked over and saw Dai Mubai walking toward them from inside.
Dai Mubai's demonic twin pupils scanned the young women in the line. His gaze would linger for a moment on any who were reasonably attractive.
Meeting Dai Mubai's gaze, many of the girls bashfully lowered their heads.
When Dai Mubai's gaze fell upon the back of the line, he was stunned. But soon, immense delight surged in his eyes.
He walked quickly to Aotian's group, first nodding at Aotian, then turning to Gu Yuena with a brilliant smile. "I never expected you all would come to apply to Shrek Academy. I'm so happy to see you again."
Gu Yuena's gaze remained fixed forward, her expression unwavering. She completely ignored Dai Mubai.
Xiao Wu snorted coldly and said, "You may be happy, but we're not happy at all. Taking two girls to a hotel in broad daylight... having someone like you standing in front of me makes me sick."
The brilliant smile on Dai Mubai's face froze, and his expression turned awkward.
"Mubai, what's going on?" the examining teacher at the front called out with a frown.
Dai Mubai said to Gu Yuena, "I'm responsible for assisting with the test today. I'll head back for now. Just wait patiently, it will be your turn soon."
Ning Rongrong felt a pang of jealousy, feeling that her own radiance was being overshadowed by Gu Yuena. She, who should have been the center of attention, had been reduced to a mere foil.
"She's so beautiful, her Martial Soul can't possibly be that strong, right? When it's my turn for the test and you all see my Martial Soul, I wonder if you'll be shocked?" Thinking this, Ning Rongrong began to feel a secret sense of delight.
(end of chapter)
