Transmigrating into Douluo Continent as Dai Mubai, a mutated Gengjin White Tiger

Chapter 22 Zhu Zhuqing Emerges from Seclusion

After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, he realized that Dai Mubai and the others hadn't listened to him at all, and couldn't help but speak up, his tone slightly reproachful.

"Ma Hongjun! Oscar! Dai Mubai! Are any of you even listening to me?"

Dai Mubai was jolted out of his thoughts of caring for Zhu Zhuqing by Yu Xiaogang's words, and with a hint of anger, he retorted by asking Yu Xiaogang a question.

"When you were organizing this so-called special training, did you consider that Ma Hongjun and Oscar are already a double Gold Soul Fighter? We don't have enough people for team battles. Right now, having Ma Hongjun lead people into the Soul Master arena isn't enough training for the three new students, is it? If you want us to explain the cruelty or rules of the arena to the new students, I have no objection. But please make sure you understand our strength situation before you speak next time. I'm going to Soto City now."

After saying that, he didn't give Yu Xiaogang any face and turned to leave.

The scene became inexplicably awkward, with all the trainees' faces showing signs of embarrassment.

Tang San clenched his fists involuntarily, feeling increasingly resentful that Dai Mubai was straying further and further down what he perceived as a path to certain death. After all, such a public display of rudeness towards his mentor made Tang San question whether Dai Mubai had always been so presumptuous.

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, without prior agreement, both inwardly complained that Yu Xiaogang's lack of understanding of everyone before the special training had led to the current awkward situation.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun, while admiring Dai Laoda's actions, also felt that Dai Laoda's behavior was somewhat presumptuous and disrespectful towards Dean Flander, especially considering that Flander had previously treated the three of them very well.

Yu Xiaogang's face instantly darkened to the extreme. The next day, the last so-called senior student once again led the way in disrespecting him, making him clench his fists so tightly they cracked.

Because of the disdain shown by veteran students Oscar and Ma Hongjun yesterday, Yu Xiaogang accelerated his special training plan. Originally, he planned to regain face in front of the veteran students by going to the Soto City Arena for special training today, so he only asked the three of them if they had been to the arena.

Yu Xiaogang thought that even if the plan was a bit rushed, and even if all three of them had been there, he and Flander could establish their authority in front of the students through words. Unexpectedly, they were met with complete disregard from Dai Mubai, the strongest and last remaining senior student.

Seeing this, Flander realized that Yu Xiaogang had been too hasty in trying to prove himself to the students. However, Dai Mubai's actions not only embarrassed Xiaogang but also himself, causing Flander to feel some dissatisfaction with Dai Mubai. Nevertheless, he quickly tried to smooth things over for Yu Xiaogang.

"Ahem, Mu Bai went to the Soto City Arena to help us with some things."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions softened somewhat.

Seeing that the situation had eased somewhat, Flander thought about the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament and decided to use it as an excuse to continue to make amends for Yu Xiaogang.

"The master meant well, but he was thinking of helping everyone improve their strength as quickly as possible. With our current strength, Shrek Academy has a chance to win the championship if we work harder. I heard from the inside that the reward for this championship is the legendary ten-thousand-year soul bone!"

Upon hearing about the ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, all the students couldn't help but get excited.

Even Ning Rongrong, the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, doesn't currently possess a ten-thousand-year soul bone. Moreover, she is well aware of the preciousness of a ten-thousand-year soul bone and can't help but look forward to it.

Seeing that the atmosphere among all the trainees had become lively, Flander quickly winked at Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang received Flander's hint, coughed twice, and after much thought, found a suitable way out for himself.

"I came up with this idea overnight because the three new trainees haven't participated in any group combat yet. I thought it would help the veteran trainees get to know them as soon as possible. But I think my thinking is still a bit flawed."

Upon hearing this, Tang San couldn't help but want Yu Xiaogang to use this as an excuse to continue, so he quickly spoke up.

"Teacher, we certainly won't blame you. After all, we also want to work together towards this goal."

After saying that, Tang San gave a fake smile and looked at Ma Hongjun and Oscar.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun believed it to some extent and nodded. Oscar, on the other hand, saw through Tang San's hypocrisy, but since the matter had already been discussed, he nodded as well.

Flander breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this; the atmosphere between the new and old students was finally starting to become harmonious.

Seeing Zhao Wuji slowly walking over, Zhao Wuji was about to ask if they could go to the Soto City Arena.

Interrupted by Flander, who patted him on the shoulder and explained in a telepathic voice, Zhao Wuji was immediately dissatisfied. Dai Mubai's behavior was really unlike him and was too disrespectful to his elders.

However, Flander still decided to go to Dai Mubai to find out the truth about this matter. So they decided what the two of them would do.

"Once Teacher Zhao arrives, he will take the master and all the students to the Soto City Arena. I'll go back to Teacher Shao Xin to get some candy in case any of the students get hurt."

Flander's words were so well-reasoned that everyone nodded in support, after all, they had witnessed the effectiveness of Teacher Shao Xin's candy beans.

Only Oscar sensed something was amiss; his intuition told him that the dean was probably looking for Dai Mubai.

However, Oscar didn't say anything, since this matter would eventually be resolved.

Flander winked at Zhao Wuji, indicating that he was going to find Mu Bai. Zhao Wuji understood and led the group toward the Soto City Arena.

Dai Mubai was currently on his way to Zhu Zhuqing's location. He felt somewhat annoyed about his earlier actions, as this was his first time meeting Yu Xiaogang. Leaving abruptly not only disrespected Yu Xiaogang but also offended Flander, which was inappropriate.

However, Dai Mubai had already prepared an excuse for himself, saying that his fiancée was coming to the academy and he was worried about her safety, so he acted impulsively.

Dai Mubai arrived outside the hotel and beckoned to a man in black, asking him a question.

"Has Zhuqing not come out these past few days? Is there any news from her room?"

"No, Miss Zhu has been staying in her room these past few days, but her soul power fluctuations have been somewhat disordered, and even her martial soul aura has changed today."

The man in black knelt respectfully and answered Dai Mubai's questions about Zhu Zhuqing's situation over the past few days.

Dai Mubai felt uneasy upon hearing this, after all, his martial soul had only mutated in a few dozen breaths. So he gestured for his subordinates to retreat, intending to go up and check on Zhu Qing's condition himself.

As Dai Mubai approached Zhu Zhuqing's room, a strange martial spirit fluctuation emanated from within. Immediately following was the sound of Zhu Zhuqing exhaling a long, stale breath.

Then Dai Mubai knocked on the door and introduced himself.

"Zhu Qing, this is Mu Bai. Have you finished your seclusion? May I come in now?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing, who was in the room, couldn't help but check her physical condition after several days of seclusion.

The soul power within the body had reached a peak and urgently needed a breakthrough, but some impurities were expelled from the surface of the skin, making the fair and smooth skin appear somewhat sticky.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her beloved Mu Bai. So she responded loudly.

"No, he just finished his seclusion. Wait a moment."

After saying that, Zhu Zhuqing rushed into the bathroom.

Two quarters of an hour later

Zhu Zhuqing opened the door, and the first thing Dai Mubai saw upon entering was Zhu Zhuqing's long, glossy black hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall, glistening with a few water droplets. Her skin was even whiter and more delicate than a peeled egg, and her unadorned features remained stunning, even more captivating than before.

This scene caused Dai Mubai's Adam's apple to bob. Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing's already flushed face, already red from bathing, blushed even more, making her appear incredibly charming.

"Ahem, Zhu Qing, how's your martial soul mutation going?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming increasingly ambiguous, but now was clearly not the right time, Dai Mubai sat down and asked in a serious tone.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing also sat down, releasing her mutated martial soul while Dai Mubai carefully explained the situation of her mutated martial soul.

"My martial soul has evolved into the Nine Nether Cat. In terms of appearance, it only has nine tails on its back. Its aura has become stronger, but its combat power has increased by nearly two times. It comes with the innate clone technique. The clone's strength can initially reach 50%, and the maximum is 80%. It can summon up to five clones. Each time a clone is used, the clone only consumes 40% of the original's soul power. At the current stage, without a soul ring, it can only summon one clone, with a power of about 50%. I feel that the power should increase after obtaining a soul ring. As for my soul power, according to my own calculations, it can be directly increased to around level 37/38 after obtaining a soul ring."

As Dai Mubai examined Zhu Zhuqing's mutated Nine Ghost Cat Martial Soul, he couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

Although Zhu Qing's martial soul transformation wasn't as terrifying as his own, the clone technique that came with this talent was still extremely formidable. Consuming only 40% of his soul power, the clone's strength could reach 50%, and it could even increase after acquiring a soul ring—truly terrifying.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's stomach rumbled, and she blushed slightly, withdrawing her martial spirit and lowering her head.

She secretly regretted that she had still embarrassed herself in front of Mu Bai.

Dai Mubai chuckled and took Zhu Qing's delicate white hand, speaking...

"After being in seclusion for so many days, of course you'll be hungry. Come on, your man will go downstairs and take you out for something delicious."

With Dai Mubai holding her hand, Zhu Zhuqing's face turned even redder, and her heart was pounding.

The two went downstairs and had lunch together.

Dai Mubai decided to go to the Soto City Arena to find Flander and explain the situation. As the two headed towards the arena, they bumped into Flander, who was walking towards them.

(End of this chapter)