Douluo Continent Villain Simulator: Persecuting Qian Renxue at the Start

Chapter 121 The Kitten's First Visit to Shrek

In the forest on the border of Tiandou.

A stunningly beautiful young woman dressed in black, her long hair flowing gently in the night breeze, moved swiftly through the jungle like a nocturnal sprite.

It was Zhu Zhuqing, who had just left the Star Luo Empire.

More than a year had passed since she began cultivating the Nirvana Sutra, and her cultivation had now reached the Soul Venerable realm, with a third soul ring added to her martial soul.

The improvement in her bloodline, combined with the effects of the cultivation technique, helped her make up for the foundation she had previously lacked.

In addition, the soul power she absorbed from the soul rings has made her current level four levels higher than in the original timeline.

However, this situation is unlikely to be replicated in the future.

After all, the lower the strength of a martial soul, the easier it is to purify and strengthen it.

As quality continues to improve, the difficulty of further enhancement also increases.

Unless the missing essential information in the martial soul can be made up and the Netherworld Cat can be evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger, it can only rely on time to slowly accumulate.

Her purpose in coming here was precisely for the Netherworld White Tiger.

To the south of the Heavenly Dou Empire lies the Kingdom of Barak, in the city of Soto.

As Zhu Zhuqing followed the young man with heterochromia who walked out of the hotel with a pair of twin sisters, they arrived at the Shrek Academy registration point outside the small village.

His gaze swept over the wooden sign for recruitment outside the village, the old man behind the table, the young man standing next to him, and the queue. He didn't rush forward but stood at a distance and watched silently.

Dai Mubai is currently only at the Soul Venerable level, not much higher than Zhu Zhuqing.

However, Zhu Zhuqing has more experience and understanding in using martial souls, and her martial soul is the Netherworld Cat, which is of the agility-attack type. Naturally, she can follow silently without being discovered.

After observing for a while, Zhu Zhuqing frowned at the academy's way of doing things.

She is not a soft-hearted person.

In the memories imprinted in her mind during her dreams, she moved with ease among numerous nobles, amidst countless battles, bloodshed, and infighting.

But she admitted that she couldn't bring herself to make money off ordinary people.

That's so cheap.

Ten gold soul coins are not a small amount for ordinary people.

In Douluo Continent, one gold soul coin is enough to support the normal living expenses of an average family of three for several months.

But this amount of money is nothing to a high-level Soul Master. The old man sitting behind the table at this moment was clearly quite powerful.

If the admission criteria were explained in advance, it would be fine, but taking the registration fee and then claiming that the applicant does not meet the admission requirements, and refusing to refund the registration fee, is simply a case of using force to commit fraud.

However, Zhu Zhuqing didn't really intend to stand up for the wronged.

She is different now than she was in the past; she has long since come to understand the realities of this world.

At this point, my dislike for the other party's behavior has nothing to do with a sense of justice; I simply feel that such methods are too low-level.

Just then, a boy and a girl walked side by side from not far away.

She hadn't paid much attention at first, but she was somewhat surprised after noticing the other person's approximate age and cultivation level.

Although these two were a little older than him, they were close to level 30 in terms of their aura.

"...Brother, don't think about Su Cheng anymore. Maybe he just felt he wasn't suited to be a Soul Master, so he dropped out of school early."

"!"

Zhu Zhuqing had already turned around, but upon hearing this name, she suddenly turned back and looked in the direction where the two of them were.

"Hmm?" Tang San raised his head sharply and looked around, but he didn't find anything unusual.

Zhu Zhuqing, hiding behind the tree, was startled, thinking to herself how keen the other person's intuition was.

She had only focused her gaze slightly when the other party noticed something was amiss.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Wu asked, puzzled, and looked around.

"It's nothing, maybe it's just my imagination."

Tang San shook his head, his slightly gloomy expression now much calmer.

Originally, upon graduation, he wanted to first find Su Cheng to avenge his previous humiliation, and then follow Yu Xiaogang's instructions to enroll in Soto City.

After all, with his current soul power level of 29, defeating Su Cheng would be a piece of cake.

After searching in vain, he learned from the college director that Su Cheng had already dropped out of the college, but the director did not reveal the specifics.

He glanced at Xiao Wu and a smile appeared on his face.

"You're right. My teacher told me before that with his innate soul power level, he was not suited to the path of a soul master at all, and he should have given up long ago."

Zhu Zhuqing, who was hiding in the shadows, frowned upon hearing this.

Judging from what these two people were saying, the "Su Cheng" they were talking about seemed to have very poor aptitude and was not suitable for cultivation.

Although the age and name match, it's clear that if Su Cheng really is that person, his cultivation aptitude is definitely not bad.

Moreover, it's unlikely that the White Tiger Martial Soul would have ended up in the Heaven Dou territory for so many years without anyone noticing.

Even if ordinary people can't recognize it, the Spirit Hall's forces, which are spread across the continent, should be able to find it.

She shook her head and put the matter aside for the time being.

"...Shrek is a monster, an extremely strange existence even among soul beasts. The meaning of Shrek Academy is Monster Academy. That is to say, we only accept monsters, not ordinary people. Those who are over thirteen years old, or whose soul power has not reached level twenty-one, don't waste your time here."

At that moment, the old man's indifferent voice came from afar.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing inwardly sneered.

Dai Mubai actually found such a dilapidated place to hide. This academy doesn't seem very capable, but it certainly has a big mouth.

However, this is a good thing for her.

This college is located in a remote area, and its admission standards are so bizarre that there probably won't be many people inside, which would make it easier for her to carry out her plans in the future.

Moreover, with the Nirvana Sutra in hand and her spiritual practice experience in dreams, she didn't need the knowledge she accumulated in school at all.

Seizing Dai Mubai's martial soul bloodline here is much easier.

However, the next moment, the old man behind the table suddenly released an incomparably powerful aura. A dense red light suddenly appeared on the old man's body, and a long staff with countless fine patterns appeared in his right hand.

Even more terrifying, six spirit rings—one white, one yellow, three purple, and one black—rose from beneath his feet, their dazzling light instantly making him the focus of everyone's attention.

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze sharpened slightly.

She never expected that the other party would actually be a Soul Emperor.

She could indeed sense that this person was very strong, but at her current level, she couldn't clearly detect his specific cultivation level, nor did she dare to.

However, the powerful cultivation level that the other party was displaying at this moment did not excite or excite her much; instead, it made her increasingly disappointed.

It's truly shameful that a dignified Soul Emperor has fallen to such a state, even resorting to extorting ten gold soul coins from an ordinary person.

He secretly suspected that the other person must have done something wrong outside, which was why they had to hide in such a remote corner.

The people queuing up were also shocked.

If some parents were indignant about the old man's words before, now everyone is completely silent.

Who would dare offend a Soul Emperor-level expert?

It should be understood that in war, the strength of a Soul Emperor is equivalent to that of at least a thousand outstanding warriors.

The disdain and contempt in the eyes of parents and enrolled students vanished in an instant. On this continent imbued with great power, strength represents reason.

Tang San and Xiao Wu also showed similar changes in expression.

Unlike Zhu Zhuqing's disappointment, they looked quite excited at this moment.

Looking at the applicants ahead, Xiao Wu excitedly whispered in Tang San's ear, "This academy looks really interesting, especially that teacher's line about only accepting monsters and not ordinary people, that's so cool."

Tang San smiled and said, "Now you won't doubt your teacher's advice, will you? This Shrek Academy is definitely not ordinary."

The remaining trainees quickly passed the old man's first test, and it was finally Tang San and Xiao Wu's turn.

At this moment, after seeing off several applicants, Dai Mubai had returned to the old man's side.

Tang San was about to greet him when he suddenly noticed that Dai Mubai's gaze had changed. He was staring intently at the direction behind him, as if he had seen something incredible.

He subconsciously turned around to look, and although he didn't lose his composure like Dai Mubai, he was still secretly shocked.

Behind him and Xiao Wu, there was only one other applicant, who seemed to have just arrived.

She was also a girl, who looked a little younger than him and Xiao Wu. Her long black hair was draped over her shoulders, her delicate face was expressionless, and her fair skin was like solidified jade.

However, what is even more impressive is the extraordinary and unique aura emanating from this girl.

Despite her young age, she seemed to possess an extraordinary leadership quality, even her gaze seemed to look down upon them from a superior position. Her expression was calm, not exactly cold, but naturally carried a sense of aloofness that kept people at a distance.

Under this kind of temperament, even her voluptuous figure, which is not commensurate with her age, and her exquisitely sculpted beauty seem less eye-catching.

Her limbs were well-proportioned and slender, and her hands hung naturally at her sides. Her calm demeanor made people hesitant to approach her.

"Are you going to register or not? If you're not going to register, don't block the way here." The old man's voice pulled Tang San and the others back to reality.

Tang San felt a sharp pain in his hand. When he turned around, he saw Xiao Wu glaring at him fiercely.

Let's sign up together.

Tang San endured the pain in his hand, put the twenty gold soul coins he had prepared into the wooden box, and together with Xiao Wu, stretched out their hands.

The old man first squeezed Xiao Wu's hand, nodded, and said, "Your age is suitable."

When his hand moved to Tang San's hand, he couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

Seemingly disbelieving in fate, he squeezed Tang San's hand a few more times, his expression suddenly turning strange.

He looked up at Tang San and asked, "Have you been practicing some kind of spirit skill?"

The reason he squeezed the applicant's hand was to determine their true age by examining the bones in their hand, which couldn't be faked.

However, Tang San's hand felt extremely soft and supple, and he couldn't feel the condition of the bones at all.

Tang San's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded, saying, "Yes."

The old man frowned. "Lift your calves up."

Tang San did as instructed, lifting his calf and placing it on the table. The old man pinched his calf a few times through his pants, and Tang San immediately felt a tingling and numb sensation.

The old man nodded to him and said, "Your muscles are well-developed, and your bone age is suitable. Alright, release your martial spirits now."

Tang San and Xiao Wu exchanged a glance and simultaneously activated their soul power.

Blue and red light rose up simultaneously, and the century-old soul rings spiraled upwards at the same time.

Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and Xiao Wu's Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul were simultaneously displayed in front of each other.

After a brief moment of surprise, the old man nodded in satisfaction.

Upon seeing this, Dai Mubai stepped forward and gave Tang San a smile, but his attention seemed to still be focused on Tang San's back.

He sensed that there was a certain aura on Zhu Zhuqing that complemented his martial spirit.

Noticing the other person's gaze, Zhu Zhuqing walked forward confidently.

His face was cold, but his expression revealed a hint of surprise as he stared at Dai Mubai.

She nodded to him and said calmly, "Hello."

At this moment, Dai Mubai even felt a strange sense of being flattered.

He quickly nodded and replied, "Hello, my name is Dai Mubai, I am fifteen years old..."

"Ahem." Seeing that Dai Mubai seemed about to continue introducing himself, the old man coughed lightly to interrupt him.

His gaze then turned to Zhu Zhuqing, gesturing for her to extend her hand.

After sensing for a moment, he nodded and said, "Eleven years old, the right age. Alright, release your martial spirit."

A deep blue light shone, and the spirit rings simultaneously spiraled upwards.

At the same time, cat ears sprouted from her head, sharp claws pierced out from between her fingers and palms, and her body became even more slender.

The Martial Soul Netherworld Cat Possession.

But that's not the most eye-catching part.

The brilliance of the three spirit rings—two yellow and one purple—was what they were really focused on.

Tang San and the others found it even more unbelievable after hearing her age.

It should be noted that even with innate full soul power, he and Xiao Wu only reached level 29 at the age of twelve.

The girl in front of them, who was even younger than them, had already reached the level of a Soul Venerable?

Upon seeing her martial spirit, Dai Mubai's eyes widened slightly, his face filled with disbelief.

Even the old man showed a hint of admiration on his face. He had previously sensed Zhu Zhuqing's soul power level, but he was not sure if he was certain.

He turned and said, "Mu Bai, take them inside."

Led by Dai Mubai, the group entered Shrek Academy, which was the village behind the admissions office.

During this time, Dai Mubai couldn't help but glance at Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing to his side and behind him.

Zhu Zhuqing seemed oblivious, silently following behind the others.

Before long, the group arrived at the next assessment location.

Looking at the queue not far ahead, Dai Mubai patted Tang San on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to pass the exam, you don't need to queue anymore."

As he spoke, he led the group toward the front of the second assessment team.

The teacher in charge of the second round of exams was also an older teacher.

Dai Mubai walked over to the teacher, whispered a few words in his ear, and then pointed to Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing.

The teacher nodded and said, "Okay, take them directly to the fourth stage. If they pass, they'll be admitted."

Dai Mubai returned to Tang San and Xiao Wu's side and was about to lead the two of them further into the academy.

But the other candidates in line wouldn't have it.

One male student asked, "Teacher, what's going on? Why can they enter the fourth stage of the exam without taking a test, while we have to pass each stage one by one?"

The older teacher said calmly, "If your soul power is also above level 25, then you can go directly to the fourth test and don't need to waste time here. But your soul power is only level 21, so you have to pass each test one by one."

"Their soul power is above level 25? That's impossible. We're only twelve years old, how could we have such high soul power?"

Those who can stand here are all teenagers whose soul power exceeds level twenty-one and whose age is no more than thirteen.

In the original junior academy, people like them would undoubtedly be the stars of the show.

However, upon arriving at Shrek Academy, they encountered repeated setbacks, inevitably causing some changes in their mood.

Dai Mubai snorted coldly, "Just because you're not good enough doesn't mean others aren't. When I entered the academy, my soul power was already level twenty-five."

After thinking for a moment, a wicked smile suddenly appeared on his lips. He picked up a piece of white crystal from the table and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.

But when I met those calm eyes, for some reason, a sense of tension and fear rose in my heart.

He asked softly, "Would you like to take a test?"

The test crystals vary in color depending on their level. This white crystal is used to test soul power below level 30. If the soul power exceeds level 30, the crystal will burst.

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the other person upon hearing this, but did not refuse.

He reached out and took it, then infused it with his soul power.

"Bang!"

The crystal shattered instantly.

The teacher in charge of the test froze in a smile, turning to look at Dai Mubai, "This is...?"

"This junior is only eleven years old, yet she has already reached the cultivation level of a three-ring Soul Master."

"Impressive. It seems Shrek Academy is about to welcome some pretty good little monsters this year."

This scene not only surprised the teacher, but also silenced the other candidates, who immediately looked at Zhu Zhuqing with strange expressions.

If someone hadn't used that testing crystal before, they would have seriously suspected that something was faked.

Eleven years old, with a soul power level of over thirty? How is that possible!

The test instructor gave Zhu Zhuqing another deep look, then said in a deep voice, "Mu Bai, you take the three of them with you to the fourth level."

"Yes." Dai Mubai respectfully replied, then led the group into the academy.

This time, no student raised any objections; their abilities had already proven everything.

Tang San glanced at the silent Zhu Zhuqing with a complicated expression, then asked Dai Mubai, "Brother Dai, is there only four stages in the entrance exam?"

Dai Mubai nodded.

"There are four stages in total. The first stage checks age, the second stage tests soul power and martial soul, and the third stage tests the candidate's ability to apply their own martial soul. However, the academy has a rule that if a candidate's soul power exceeds level 25, then regardless of their martial soul, they can directly pass the second and third stages."

"As for the fourth test, it is a test of actual combat skills. Some students have good martial spirits and good control over them. However, they have lived in noble families since childhood and have grown up in a pampered environment. They have no understanding of anything in the outside world, let alone combat. The academy will not accept such students. The dean has said that we will not accept anyone who is spoiled and pampered."

After hearing Dai Mubai's words, the three people present, though having different thoughts, fell silent in unison.

Xiao Wu couldn't help but speak first, saying, "Are you picking students or wives? That's way too strict! No wonder the teacher at the door said you only accept monsters. Only monsters could pass all four tests. I'd like to ask, how many students does Shrek Academy have now? And how many students does it recruit each year?"

This time, it was Dai Mubai's turn to wear a wry smile.

"In the twenty years since our Shrek Academy was founded, we have enrolled a total of forty-two students, which is a little over two per year. Before this, the academy had not received any students for two years. Currently, including myself, there are three students studying at the academy."

"Three?" Tang San and Xiao Wu almost exclaimed in surprise. Zhu Zhuqing also raised her eyebrows, secretly wondering what the dean of the academy was thinking.

If you say he's greedy, then it's obvious he won't make much money doing this.

Besides, given the abilities of that teacher who was guarding the door just now, he has plenty of better ways to make money.

If it's about selfless dedication and wanting to cultivate more outstanding Soul Masters, then what kind of cultivation is it to use such bizarre admission standards to find some top-talented genius Soul Masters to take under one's wing?

With such qualifications, he would have achieved similar success no matter which college he went to.

The academy in front of us doesn't seem to have a very good cultivation environment, unless it contains some hidden wonders.

But based on the scene we just saw, it is clearly not like that.

Or perhaps, this academy simply wants to recruit young, genius soul masters?

At this moment, Dai Mubai chuckled self-deprecatingly, "In the entire Douluo Continent, we can be considered the only academy with more teachers than students. Even after we admit you, the number of students in our academy will never exceed the number of teachers."

Tang San said, "If that's the case, how can the academy survive? Without students, there shouldn't be any income."

Dai Mubai shrugged and casually replied, "Otherwise, why do you think the academy is located in such a small village? It's because of a lack of funds. If it weren't for some sponsorship from my family, the academy would probably have closed down last year. If we can't recruit any students this year, then the three of us who are studying here will be the last batch of students at Shrek Academy."

"Then why doesn't the academy relax some of the entrance exam requirements? I see quite a few people have applied," Xiao Wu asked, puzzled.

Dai Mubai's face showed a hint of respect as he explained in a very serious tone.

"The Dean said that it is better to have none than to have bad ones. No matter when, even if Shrek Academy closes down, we will never accept trash. We only accept monsters."

"Do you know what the graduation requirements are for this academy? We're neither an intermediate nor an advanced Soul Master academy. Our requirements are different from theirs. We only accept students under the age of thirteen, and they must be exceptionally talented. The graduation requirement is to be above level forty, and to reach the Soul Master level before the age of twenty."

"The academy admitted a total of sixty-two students, but only fourteen actually graduated. After leaving the academy, all fourteen of them became world-renowned figures. The most outstanding one among them is now the youngest elder in the Spirit Hall, second only to the Pope in authority."

"The rest who didn't graduate are either those who couldn't complete level 40 cultivation before the age of 20 or those who died while hunting soul beasts. The Dean said that if you're not level 41, don't go out and embarrass him."

By the end, Dai Mubai's emotions had clearly become agitated, and he obviously held the dean of Shrek Academy in the highest esteem.

Tang San smiled, then looked at Dai Mubai solemnly and said, "I am very fortunate to have come here."

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

She couldn't be bothered to listen to their subsequent conversation.

"arrive."

Not long after, Dai Mubai stopped and the group arrived at another open space.

This place is much smaller than the second level, only about 200 square meters.

A middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties was sitting in a chair, dozing off.

"Teacher Zhao, I've brought a group to conduct the fourth round of assessment."

"Hmm? There are three of them at the fourth level this year."

The middle-aged man opened his sleepy eyes and looked at the three young men and women in front of him with some surprise, as if he had encountered something incredible.

Dai Mubai quickly said, "They not only made it to the fourth level, but they were also exempted from the second and third levels of testing."

Teacher Zhao's eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up from her chair.

He was not tall and had an ordinary appearance, but he looked extremely strong and sturdy. His height, which was even shorter than that of the twelve-year-old Tang San, gave people a sense of majesty.

His broad shoulders were like city walls, and his coat could not hide his strong muscles that looked like they were cast in steel. Although his expression was amiable, his muscular physique gave people a strong sense of oppression.

"All three are above level 25, not bad, not bad, it seems there are quite a few little monsters this year."

"This is the final test. If you pass my test, you will officially become a member of Shrek Academy."

"However, my test will not be so easy to pass. Practical experience is a must for every Soul Master to have strength."

"And what I'm assessing is your ability in this area."

His gaze swept over Zhu Zhuqing and the other two, looking at them gently.

"My name is Zhao Wuji. Since the three of you passed the second and third levels without taking the test, I'll personally play with you."

"Now I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to get to know each other and discuss things. After that, the test will begin."

"The test involves the group of you working together to withstand my attacks for the duration of half an incense stick's stick. If even one person can last until the end, you will all pass."

"I want you to understand that you shouldn't try to take shortcuts; no one can escape this area by speed."

"At the same time, I can also remind you that you cannot stop my attack by your own strength. Coordination and cooperation are your only chance to succeed."

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai glanced at Zhu Zhuqing and the other two, then hesitated slightly before saying, "Teacher Zhao, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Zhao Wuji glared at him and said, "What's wrong with it? The dean isn't here, so I'm the boss in the academy. If I say it's good, then it's good. Alright, I'm going to light incense now. You don't have much time, so prepare yourselves. Xiao Bai, you can also tell them about my strengths and characteristics so they can be prepared."

After saying this, he pulled out an incense stick from somewhere, flicked his finger at the tip, and lit it directly. In the blink of an eye, the incense stick was stuck into the ground without trembling at all.

After doing all this, Zhao Wuji sat back down in his chair, closed his eyes, and prepared to continue sleeping.

However, at that moment, a clear, cold voice suddenly broke in.

"I don't want to fight against other teams. Are there any other assessment methods?"

Several people turned to look at the sound.

Zhu Zhuqing was calmly looking at Zhao Wuji.

Upon hearing her words, Dai Mubai immediately became tense, while Tang San and Xiao Wu both looked surprised.

Sitting in the chair, Zhao Wuji frowned with displeasure. "I've already said it, I'm in charge here."

"Then it seems I'm afraid I won't be able to attend this academy. Farewell."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded and immediately turned and left the assessment site.

"..." Zhao Wuji was stunned.

Not only him, but Tang San and Xiao Wu were also caught off guard.

Only Dai Mubai glanced at Zhao Wuji anxiously and said urgently, "Teacher Zhao, she's an eleven-year-old Soul Master!"

Zhao Wuji was taken aback. He hadn't really paid much attention to Zhu Zhuqing, who had been standing silently behind everyone, before. He hadn't expected her to have such talent.

"And... sigh!"

Dai Mubai wanted to say something more, but he saw that the girl's figure had already walked far away.

After glancing at the others, he turned and followed Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing walked alone on the road leading away from the village.

One of the reasons she refused the fourth test from Shrek Academy was for her own safety.

She could tell that the Soul Master from before was very strong, far stronger than the teacher at the academy gate, at least at the Soul Saint level.

That's why she's even less willing to join forces with others against the enemy.

Because she didn't know what kind of methods Tang San and Xiao Wu possessed.

As for Zhao Wuji's earlier talk of mutual understanding, Zhu Zhuqing dismissed it as nonsense.

What can you learn in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn?

Judging from my observation just now, Tang San is quite mysterious and a guy who keeps his true abilities hidden.

Zhu Zhuqing had been cultivating the Nirvana Sutra for many years and believed that she had some understanding of martial spirits. She simply did not believe that anyone could cultivate to level 29 with the Blue Silver Grass martial spirit at the age of twelve.

Unless it's not the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul at all, or the other party has some kind of cultivation technique like themselves.

That's why she was even more reluctant to join forces with them.

If she and Tang San both used extraordinary methods while dealing with Zhao Wuji's attack, and a Soul Saint couldn't control her power under pressure, wouldn't she be in danger?

On the contrary, one-on-one battles make her feel more at ease.

Besides that, this college is also a bit strange.

She felt that even if she didn't accept the fourth test, the other party wouldn't want to give up on her as a student.

On the way to find Zhao Wuji with Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing had already carefully considered what the academy was trying to achieve.

Judging from their behavior, neither the dean nor the teachers are the kind of people who are willing to make selfless contributions.

Otherwise, the best option would be to cultivate commoners who have the talent of a Soul Master but do not meet the requirements of the Spirit Hall and do not have the money to go to advanced academies.

But Shrek Academy did not do that.

Their admission standards are even higher than those of the Spirit Hall.

Then the dean of this academy is very likely a person who is greedy for fame and reputation.

Even if it's not that exaggerated, there's still a certain need to seek psychological comfort.

In Zhu Zhuqing's view, this kind of person is not difficult to deal with.

One who has no desires is invincible; having desires naturally creates weaknesses.

An eleven-year-old Soul Master with three rings is not someone the other party may easily give up on.

Of course, the most crucial point is—

She knew Dai Mubai would follow. Based on her past experiences and the many followers she had trained and won over, she had a good grasp of human nature.

How should you deal with a guy like Dai Mubai who spends all his time surrounded by women?

Show him kindness so that he feels grateful and dependent on you.

wrong.

On the contrary, give him an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities and let him lend a helping hand, such as helping him to successfully enter the college without going against his own wishes.

This led him to constantly feel moved by his own self-pity, and even become immersed in it.

The higher the sunk costs the other party invests, the more dependent he becomes on them.

By providing emotional feedback to the other party during this time, you can easily control them.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that you have received a certain level of attention from the other party from the very beginning.

Without a doubt, Zhu Zhuqing had taken in all of Dai Mubai's previous secret observations.

A moment later.

Footsteps sounded behind him, followed by Dai Mubai's shouts.

"Hey, wait a minute."

Zhu Zhuqing stopped in her tracks upon hearing the sound, turned around with a nonchalant expression, and looked at Dai Mubai, who was chasing after her.

His eyes flickered, and he seemed hesitant to speak.

In fact, Zhu Zhuqing could completely understand his complex emotions at this moment.

From Dai Mubai's perspective.

They had almost given up on the family succession struggle and were prepared to lie back and wait for a tragic end.

But one day, he suddenly discovered that his future comrade-in-arms and fiancée was extremely talented. How could he not be moved?

Zhu Zhuqing gazed at Dai Mubai and said softly, "You already know who I am, right? My name is Zhu Zhuqing, and I am the youngest daughter of the Zhu family."

"It really is you..." Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai's evil eyes revealed a complex light. "I didn't expect you to be so strong, and that you would also come to this place."

"Strong?" A faint smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's lips, like a fleeting ephemera blooming. "My eldest sister is much stronger than me."

Dai Mubai stared blankly at the other person's smile for a moment before coming back to his senses.

He quickly replied, "It's alright, I'll help you."

"You'll help me?" Zhu Zhuqing's smile faded, her tone tinged with sarcasm. "How will you help me? Is escaping the Star Luo Empire what you mean by helping me?"

"I..." Dai Mubai felt a flush on his face, but for a moment he didn't know how to defend himself.

"It's alright." Zhu Zhuqing gently shook her head at this moment. "I can understand. You were still young at that time, and the pressure of survival in the royal family was immense. Leaving there might not have been a bad choice."

Dai Mubai nodded quickly.

"However, I'm only eleven years old this year. When you left the Star Luo Empire, I was only six years old." Zhu Zhuqing looked at him quietly.

Dai Mubai hesitated for a moment, then looked at her intently.

"Don't worry, I'll try to persuade Teacher Zhao for you. Shrek Academy has a very deep foundation; the dean and vice-dean are both Soul Saint level experts. As long as you stay here, you're sure to achieve something. Come back with me."

"That Teacher Zhao, is that the vice dean you mentioned? I don't want to fight a Soul Saint." Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, looking at Dai Mubai. "Do you have any other ideas?"

Looking into those calm eyes, Dai Mubai felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, I'll speak for you. There's no need to fight; you'll definitely be able to stay in the academy!"

"Can you do it?" Zhu Zhuqing tilted her head slightly, a hint of doubt in her eyes. "That Teacher Zhao seems quite difficult to talk to."

"Don't worry, there's absolutely no problem." Dai Mubai nodded emphatically.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news." Zhu Zhuqing nodded and said, "Mu Bai, what's past is past, don't take it too seriously."

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai felt a tremor in his heart and was deeply moved.

He then turned to leave.

"etc."

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly spoke again, saying, "Here, take this."

As they spoke, he took out a bottle of medicine and handed it over.

"What is this?" Dai Mubai was taken aback and reached out to take it.

"A potion that can increase cultivation speed," Zhu Zhuqing said calmly. "It can also enhance combat power when used in battle. You can try it when you have time."

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai looked at the potion in his hand, his heart burning with excitement.

He then looked up at Zhu Zhuqing and said, "Zhuqing, is your cultivation speed so fast because of this thing?"

"That's part of the reason. Why don't you try it and see how it goes?"

"I will definitely not let you down." Dai Mubai gripped the medicine bottle in his hand, his face full of determination.

As he turned to leave, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes gradually darkened.

Even if Dai Mubai showed the potion to the teachers at the academy, it wouldn't matter.

Because it wasn't poison at all.

Unlike the one-time-use medicine that Su Cheng had been given before, this slow-acting medicine is actually a good thing that can help with cultivation.

Although the effect is mediocre, this thing can indeed improve cultivation level and combat power for a short period of time.

It only causes fluctuations in martial spirit and blood when used.

Thank you all for the monthly votes, I'm so touched! I'll still be writing 10,000 chapters a day today, and I think I will tomorrow too! I'll definitely make up for all the extra chapters I owe this week!

P.S. The dialogues between the other characters besides Zhu Zhuqing, as well as the situation at the academy, in this chapter are basically based on the original novel.

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