Douluo Continent: The Spirit A Yin, a Master of Both Bow and Sword

Chapter 43 Differentiation and Weakness

Dai Mubai misunderstood, he really misunderstood.

Ye Tianxing only said four words to Zhu Zhuqing from beginning to end.

"Having gone through many hardships."

For the rest of the time, Ye Tianxing and Zhu Zhuqing mostly looked at each other.

Seeing that Ye Ping'an remained silent, Zhu Zhuqing understood, sighed inwardly, and left.

Then Ye Tianxing heard Dai Mubai's furious tiger roar. Sometimes, vague behavior always leaves people confused. When confused, one will unconsciously think about other things, and thinking about other things will lead to different imagined endings.

Ye Tianxing hadn't done anything, yet Dai Mubai already felt that there was a secret between them, and that was exactly what he had grasped.

In fact, Ye Tianxing had other ways to divide Shrek Academy. He could have seized upon Zhu Zhuqing's desire to become stronger, provided her with more help, made her feel guilty, and thus secured a place for her. Everything would have fallen into place naturally.

However, Ye Tianxing did not do that. In his opinion, doing so would only cause trouble. It would be difficult to explain to Qian Renxue, and Ye Tianxing would also get himself into trouble. It would be better to say nothing and do nothing, and focus on working hard to bring down Shrek Academy.

Any action that benefits Shrek Academy is tantamount to aiding the enemy.

……

The next morning, the sun shone brightly.

The bell that was supposed to call the trainees to assemble did not ring. It was one thing that Yu Xiaogang was traumatized, but it was another thing that Flander wanted everyone to rest.

It wasn't until noon, when the sun was high in the sky and the glaring sunlight made it impossible to open one's eyes, that the sun began to shine.

"Knock knock knock—"

As the melodious bell rang, everyone reflexively assembled, and Ye Tianxing arrived just in time once again.

Only Flander was standing in front of him; Yu Xiaogang was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that Yu Xiaogang hadn't recovered from yesterday's "speed like the wind."

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Flander nodded slightly and said, "There are no classes today. The reason I called you all here is to prepare for tonight. I'll take you to a nice place."

Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Tang San, and the others understood; they knew which good place Flander was referring to.

"Ning Rongrong, Oscar, run back and forth twenty times along the route you ran yesterday."

As soon as Flander finished speaking, Ning Rongrong and Oscar's faces fell. They couldn't stand it if it was ten times yesterday, wouldn't it be deadly if it was twenty times today?

"No need to carry bamboo baskets."

Before Flander could finish speaking, both of them breathed a sigh of relief and, without disobeying Flander's order, turned and ran off.

"You don't need to run; conserve your energy for tonight's activities."

"Alright, everyone disperse." Flander waved his hand, announcing the end of the meeting.

Ye Tianxing darted out again, his speed astonishing, and he disappeared in no time.

"Dean, how is the teacher? Is he alright?" Tang San asked after Ye Ping'an had walked away.

Flander shook his head upon hearing this: "He hasn't recovered yet. He feels nauseous but can't vomit. He's lying on the bed with a pale face, which is quite frightening. I really don't understand him. Ye Ping'an's speed is ridiculously fast. I can vouch for that kid not cheating. But Xiao Gang just wouldn't listen. He insisted on trying, and he died as a result."

Tang San: "..."

It's no wonder Ye Ping'an would carry the teacher's burden, because Ye Tianxing also wanted to give it a try.

"Xiao San, Xiao Wu, I have a set of clothes over there. Go try them on and see if they fit. Remember not to damage them; you'll need them tonight." Flander approached mysteriously, a sly smile on his face.

Tang San and Xiao Wu felt a cold sweat break out on their backs because Flander's gaze was off; it was the kind of hungry look Flander would give when he looked at money.

……

Along the wide road, golden wheat ears lapped like waves, creating a golden sea.

They thought it was the wind that was moving the wheat ears, but it turned out that Ye Tianxing was rushing towards Soto City.

It was quite a while after Ye Tianxing left when Ning Rongrong and Oscar finally arrived, crawling like snails. Following Flander's instructions, the two needed to run twenty laps around Soto City, a distance that was not a problem for Soul Masters.

"Rongrong, you must be tired. Have one." Oscar, with his peach-colored eyes, fawned over Ning Rongrong with a sycophantic look. From the moment Ning Rongrong entered the academy, Oscar knew that he could never leave her for the rest of his life.

"Get lost, Oscar! You think I'm easy to mess with? You keep bothering me like this!"

"Seven treasures are transformed into crystal, and the second is speed."

The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda rose slowly from her palm, and Ning Rongrong's speed increased by more than double. She quickly left Oscar behind and entered Soto City.

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The moment she entered the city, Ning Rongrong ignored Flander's instructions, assuming he wouldn't notice. She immediately started strolling around, indulging in food and drink, and enjoying a comfortable and carefree life.

Unexpectedly, Flander's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. After witnessing Ning Rongrong's actions, he did not say anything. Instead, he went with Ye Tianxing to the place where they were to discuss the sponsorship issue.

……

Flanders held an oil lamp to light his way forward. Ahead was a room, which was already full of people.

Ye Tianxing had been waiting there for a long time. Opposite them were many people dressed in all sorts of clothes and from all walks of life. They were the bosses of Soto City, the wealthy kind.

What Flander didn't know was that they had another identity: subordinates of the Spirit Hall.

Ye Tianxing's visit was unexpected, as they had not received any prior notice and everything about him was unknown. These people did not understand who Ye Tianxing was.

All I know is that the person in front of me is a high-ranking member of the Spirit Hall, an elder.

They kept Ye Tianxing's words firmly in mind and immediately greeted Flander, who was walking towards them, with smiles on their faces.

"Dean Flander, is it true that the 'Three-Five Combination,' who recently made a name for themselves at the Soto Grand Arena, are students of your academy?"

"Dean Flander, let's not beat around the bush. How about our Giant Bear Merchant Guild immediately invest in Shrek Academy and cover all the infrastructure?"

"And me too. When the Three-Five Combination goes on stage for the match, don't forget to wear the sponsored clothing we provide. This is a contract worth 10,000 gold soul coins. Please keep it safe."

"I still have some..."

"..."

The scene was bustling and lively. Flander, who was used to being poor, had never seen such a scene before. He was already dizzy from being bombarded with mountains of gold soul coins, and his eyes looked like money.

Ye Tianxing, sitting to the side, maintained a smile throughout. Flander must know everything about Tang San and Xiao Wu. If he could learn something from him, it would be crucial for Ye Tianxing's search for the Blue Silver Emperor and the Soul Bone.

The money war was just the key to getting Flanders to open his mouth; the bigger shock was yet to come.

(End of this chapter)