Douluo: The Peerless King Dong'er's Restarted Life

Chapter 160 Jiang Nannan: Wang Dong'er is someone who can become my mother.
“Why don’t you dare go back? Your aunt raised you with such hardship, and your senior respects your aunt.” Wang Dong’er said softly.

"What parents in the world wouldn't love their children? Perhaps... there are indeed beasts in this world who are unworthy of being parents, but you are definitely not one of them, are you?"

"Now that you're away from home, how lonely and bored your aunt must be. Have you ever thought about that? No matter how much money you send back, it can't replace the companionship of a person."

Two tears slid down Jiang Nannan's cheeks and landed on Wang Dong'er's hand.

Jiang Nannan raised her free arm and vigorously wiped away her tears.

"I...I..." Jiang Nannan choked up, unable to speak.

"It's okay, senior, it's okay to cry." Wang Dong'er gently patted Jiang Nannan's back.

Jiang Nannan could no longer hold back and burst into tears in Wang Dong'er's arms.

Because of Wang Dong'er's murderous gaze, no passerby dared to look in their direction.

"So warm." Holding Wang Dong'er in her arms, Jiang Nannan had only this feeling, just like when her mother held her in her arms and told her stories when she was a child.

Wang Dong'er is right. No matter what, we should go back and see our mother.

Thinking of this, Jiang Nannan couldn't help but feel a little regretful, wondering how her mother had been doing these past few years.

Once the match is over, go back immediately.

But... this is a bit awkward right now.

As her sobs subsided, Jiang Nannan pulled away from Wang Dong'er's embrace. Her eyes were slightly red and swollen, and her long eyelashes were still glistening with tiny tears, trembling softly.

Seeing the wet patch on Wang Dong'er's chest from her tears, Jiang Nannan lowered her head somewhat embarrassed, her fingers unconsciously brushing away the strands of golden hair clinging to her cheeks, circling them again and again.

Wang Dong'er chuckled softly: "I think that's why you always look so melancholy, senior."

"Smile more; girls who smile a lot are usually lucky."

"Mmm." Jiang Nannan nodded gently, a genuine smile spreading across her face.

"Then let's go back."

……

"This is the most crucial battle we've faced since we started participating in the Soul Fighting Tournament."

In the Shrek Academy rest area, Wang Yan surveyed the seven members of the reserve team.

"To allow Xiaotao and the other two to rest and recover in peace, I did not tell them about the difficulties you will face in this competition. What I want to tell you now is that, no matter what, safety is the top priority."

"You are the academy's most precious asset. Even losing a single hair would be an unbearable burden for the academy."

Despite saying that, Wang Yan could already see that the flames of fighting spirit had been ignited in the eyes of Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and He Caitou.

At this moment, they have gone to the extreme to defend the honor of Shrek Academy!
The only spoilsport was Jiang Nannan. No one knew how Wang Dong'er comforted Jiang Nannan, but now Jiang Nannan looked at Wang Dong'er as if she were looking at her mother, which was really puzzling.

The strangest thing is that Jiang Nannan, who usually doesn't want to talk to Xu Sanshi, was actually quite calm when facing him.

Although Jiang Nannan clearly rejected Xu Sanshi's advances and stated that it was impossible for them to be together, Xu Sanshi believed that Jiang Nannan was simply too shy to say it directly.

Only Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao, the Sigma man, noticed something unusual.

It seems that Jiang Nannan has overcome some kind of mental block and truly treats Xu Sanshi as a stranger, which is why she is able to have a normal conversation with him.

If there might have been some kind of abnormal relationship between them before, after Jiang Nannan's return, all that remained was the relationship between classmates and teammates, and even that relationship was very weak.

"Let's go, kids, it's our turn!" Wang Yan said with a light smile, but his expression immediately turned serious as the seven reserve players turned to head to the waiting area.

He appeared relaxed, but he was under a lot of pressure.

Losing would not only tarnish Shrek Academy's honor, but would also likely cause Beibei to develop inner demons.

But even if they win, the team will probably pay a price.

Will luck be on Shrek Academy's side?
Wang Yan didn't know, but he hoped that luck would be on Shrek Academy's side, and that the Sea God Ancestor would bestow blessings upon the reserve team.

Wang Dong'er had no idea what Wang Yan was thinking, but right now, she was Shrek Academy's "lucky goddess".

However, this "luck" may come at a rather heavy price.

At this stage of the competition, some influential and well-connected individuals already possess basic information about the Shrek Academy teams.

Three regular players, seven reserve players, and among those seven reserve players, three are the youngest of all the players in this competition.

Among them, only five were Soul Masters, while the remaining two were Soul Venerables and Great Soul Masters.

Now they are facing Zhengtian Academy, which has three Soul Kings and four Soul Masters.

The draw began, and Wang Yan nervously watched the competition stage until the referee's voice came: "Shrek Academy vs. Zheng Tian Academy, 2-2-3 format. First, two 2-on-2 matches will be played, followed by one 3-on-3 match. Best of three. If one side wins both of the first two matches, the third match will be canceled."

For a moment, Wang Yan felt as if his brain had exploded.

Although he explained the 2-2-3 format, Shrek Academy's best chance of winning is in team battles.

Ye Wuqing, the captain of Zhengtian Academy, is now a level 58 Power Attack-type Soul King with the Martial Soul Golden Leaf.

He is only nineteen years old this year. If he were twenty, he would not only be able to compete online, but his soul power cultivation would also reach the Soul Emperor level, which would allow him to bring Zheng Tian Academy into the ranks of top academies.

The arena of this Soul Fighting Tournament is the best platform for all the academies to promote themselves!
Even if Wang Dong'er is comparable to a Soul King, can she deal with Ye Wuqing?
Wang Yan felt utterly gloomy and dejected.

Beibei also returned with heavy steps.

Wang Yan forced himself to stay alert and said, "Beibei, let's admit defeat. This is a strategic surrender, to prevent the enemy from completely figuring out our situation—"

“No.” Bei Bei interrupted Wang Yan, “Teacher Wang, as a member of Shrek Academy, there is no reason for me to run away without a fight. Even if I lose, I will stand on the stage and lose.”

Beibei raised her head, looked at the seven members of the reserve team, and said in a strong voice, "Everyone, we are all elites from Shrek Academy. We are no less capable than anyone else. I believe we will definitely achieve final victory."

"For victory, for the glory of Shrek Academy, we must burn ourselves, burn our soul power, burn our bodies, even our lives! We must never let the title of 'Shrek Seven Devils' be disgraced!"

(End of this chapter)