Douluo Dragon King: My Strategy System Is a Bit Off

Chapter 71 Ye Xinglan's Pride

Xu Lizhi shrank his neck and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, "Sister Xinglan, I was just chatting with them."

The girl called Xinglan frowned slightly, her gaze sweeping over Tang Wulin and the others, a hint of wariness in her eyes. Then, noticing the grilled fish in Xu Lizhi's hand, she said with some disgust, "Didn't I tell you not to eat other people's food?"

Xu Lizhi picked up the grilled fish in his hand and quickly said, "Sister Xinglan, try this grilled fish, it's almost the same as the one in Shrek City..."

However, the grilled fish that Xu Lizhi handed over was slapped away by Ye Xinglan and fell to the ground.

She said coldly with disgust, "How many times have I told you not to eat food from strangers? Who knows what's mixed in here? Do you know how many people outside are after our identities?"

Looking at the grilled fish on the ground, Ye Xinglan's eyes flashed with disdain: "Besides, I think you've been bewitched. What do you think you can compare to Shrek City's stuff?"

Xu Lizhi looked at the grilled fish that was covered in dust on the ground and felt a pang of regret, but seeing Ye Xinglan's angry expression, he didn't dare to say anything more and could only stammer, "Sister Xinglan, I know I was wrong, but they were really friendly."

Tang Wulin was furious when he saw the grilled fish smashed on the ground. "Why did you waste food like that!"

In his eyes, only delicious food is worth cherishing. But this guy actually threw the grilled fish that Brother Ci gave him, his favorite food, on the ground.

Xie Xie also spoke up, scolding, "Who are you trying to impress with your arrogance? You really think you're someone important, daring to covet you!"

Ye Xinglan frowned slightly, about to say something more, but before she knew it, a tall figure stood up in front of her.

The black-haired, black-eyed boy watched her quietly, his eyes seemingly calm, yet those very calm eyes made Ye Xinglan's heart tremble for no reason. Lin Ci's gaze seemed to see through all her pretenses, reaching straight to the depths of her heart.

"Is there something wrong with the grilled fish I made?"

Lin Ci didn't want to get involved, but this guy's words were practically an insult to him. What's more, he even belittled his grilled fish.

Ye Xinglan tilted her head slightly to meet Lin Ci's gaze, trying to regain her composure: "I was just protecting my companions. Who knows what you people are up to? Besides, this is between us, it has nothing to do with you."

Lin Ci chuckled lightly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "The food was given to Tang Wulin by me, and he then shared it with Xu Lizhi. In a sense, it's also related to me. Moreover, such an action in public would inevitably be considered impolite."

"Mind your own business!" Ye Xinglan's eyebrows furrowed, her face showing anger. She had been a favored daughter of heaven since childhood, and had been specially recruited into Shrek Academy's inner courtyard at a young age. She had always been someone others looked up to. When had she ever let a little brat of her age educate her?

"Hey students, although your school uniforms are ugly, I never expected your hearts to be even more wicked than these uniforms. It's really rare." Even someone as good-natured as Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark at this moment.

Gu Yue was the same; she leaned back in the chair next to her, but her gaze remained coldly fixed on Ye Xinglan.

Ye Xinglan's face turned pale and then red with anger at Xu Xiaoyan's words. She turned to glare at Xu Xiaoyan, about to lash out, but was then chilled by Gu Yue's cold gaze. The aura emanating from Gu Yue sent a shiver down her spine, as if she were being watched by a sleeping beast.

"What did you say!" Ye Xinglan said through gritted teeth, "Do you really think that just because you have more people, you can bully the weak?"

Xie Xie scoffed, "Who's bullying the weak? You were the one who started this by being unreasonable, throwing other people's food around, and then acting all high and mighty."

Tang Wulin chimed in angrily, "Exactly! The grilled fish that Brother Ci makes is so delicious! It's one thing if you don't appreciate it, but you're wasting it like this!"

Lin Ci took a step forward, looked directly at Ye Xinglan, and said in a calm but unquestionable tone: "No matter which college you're from or what you are, I advise you to get lost, or we might really 'covet' you."

Ye Xinglan trembled with anger; she had never been scolded like this before. Just as she was about to retort, she heard Xu Lizhi say anxiously, "Sister Xinglan, stop arguing, please stop. It's all my fault, it's my fault for eating other people's food and causing so much trouble."

As Xu Lizhi spoke, his eyes reddened. He looked at Ye Xinglan, then at Lin Ci and the others, his face filled with guilt and helplessness: "Everyone, stop arguing. Let's go, Xinglan-jie, the competition is about to start."

Ye Xinglan glanced at Lin Ci and the others one last time, and said, "Just wait, you'll apologize to me in person."

After saying that, she pulled Xu Lizhi away.

When the competition comes later, she'll show Lin Ci and the others what true pride looks like, and what a real gap in skill and ability is.

Didn't they say it doesn't matter which college she's from?

When they find out her Shrek Academy background, she'll see if they can still be as arrogant as they are now.

"Who is this person? They're in the Federation now, and they still act like emperors," Xie Xie muttered, then seemed to remember something else: "By the way, Brother Ci, that girl just mentioned Shrek City. Could she be someone from Shrek Academy here for a performance?"

His words surprised everyone else. And that shit-green school uniform did indeed look like something from Shrek Academy.

Lin Ci waved her hand dismissively and sat back down in her chair. "Whatever academy you want, it doesn't matter."

Xu Xiaoyan glanced at Xie Xie. "Aren't you scared, Xie Xie? Are you really that cowardly?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xie immediately became agitated, jumping up and saying, "Scared? What a joke! I was just curious. Even if she really is from Shrek Academy, I'm not afraid of her. When have I, Xie Xie, ever been afraid of anyone?"

"Oh, really?" Gu Yue said indifferently.

"No, except for Gu Yue." Xie Xie immediately put away the chain, forcing a stiff smile.

Xu Xiaoyan: "..."

Soon after, the stadium's announcements filled the entire stadium.

"Today marks the start of the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition. We have specially invited a team from Shrek Academy to exchange and spar with our defending champions. Given Shrek Academy's formidable strength, this exchange will be a cross-age group competition. Our Tianhai Alliance Youth Group Seven Champions will challenge Shrek Academy's Junior Seven Champions. Now, please welcome both sides to the stage."

Youth Group vs. Junior Group!

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Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan exchanged a glance, both looking surprised.

No wonder.

No wonder the Tianhai Alliance was so confident; it turns out they had an age advantage. This so-called exchange and sparring, seemingly a friendly competition, was actually the Tianhai Alliance's way of boosting the confidence of their Soul Masters by having the youth team defeat Shrek Academy.

Even if Shrek Academy loses, it's not shameful, given the age difference.

Seeing this, one has to say that the Tianhai Alliance was very cunning.

All eyes turned to the center of the arena, where Ye Xinglan, along with Xu Lizhi and five other youths in dark green school uniforms, walked onto the stage. Their expressions were confident, their steps steady, clearly indicating their confidence in the upcoming match.

Xu Lizhi glanced at the audience from time to time, seemingly looking in their direction, though there was a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.

Ye Xinglan was different. She looked at them openly and honestly, tilting her head slightly, her eyes full of arrogance.

Tang Wulin was somewhat surprised: "Xie Xie was right, those two really are from Shrek Academy."

Xie Xie's lips twitched: "I never expected Shrek Academy to have such trash."

Representing the Tianhai Alliance are the seven students from Tianhai Academy, the reigning youth group champions. They are all over twenty years old this year and can only participate in the adult group competition.

They were all dressed in silver team uniforms, looking dashing and spirited. Five men and two women moved in perfect unison, clearly well-trained and strong. Each of them was full of energy, with a hint of excitement in their eyes.

Clearly, defeating the Shrek Academy students head-on, even with their age advantage, is something for them to be excited about.

The two sides greeted each other on stage. The seven members of the Tianhai Alliance were clearly a head taller than their opponents, and the age difference was obvious.

That's an age difference of more than five years!

Moreover, Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi from Shrek Academy are even younger, with a difference of seven or eight years.

But will the outcome of this match really be as Tianjin Tianhai Alliance wishes?

(End of this chapter)