Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

This shows how low the admission rate is; some people didn't even make it to the final assessment. No wonder they were unhappy and filed a complaint.

These words made Dai Mubai and Oscar even more embarrassed. They also felt that the dean's rule was not good, especially since Dai Mubai would be dragged over to be a henchman every time, which was extremely awkward.

Where will we stay?

Looking at the sky, Ning Rongrong inquired about accommodations.

The environment here clearly doesn't have clean, brand-new dormitories. Judging from the college's exorbitant admission regulations, they certainly haven't prepared dormitories for them. They might even have to clean the dorms later, so they have to hurry, lest it get dark and they still have nowhere to sleep.

"Come with me."

Dai Mubai knew it was getting late, so he gestured to the others and then turned and walked deeper into the village.

"Here are fifty copper soul coins. I'm going to take some sausages back with me."

Struggling to his feet, Tang San quickly adjusted and, after confirming that he could walk without any problems, took out fifty copper soul coins and handed them to Oscar.

The damage caused to him by overexerting himself with Blood and Tears was considerable; one recovery sausage was far from enough, he needed several more.

"Let's not talk about money among classmates, and besides, my sausages will only last for a day, after which they will dissipate."

Oscar didn't take the copper soul coins. Instead, he wrapped a dozen sausages in a paper bag for Tang San, and then wrapped two more bags and handed them to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

"Thank you!"

Zhu Zhuqing thanked him politely, and then, with Ning Rongrong's help, followed Dai Mubai.

After Tang San ate three recovery sausages in a row, he went over, carried Xiao Wu on his back, and followed Dai Mubai.

"The Soul Master Tournament!"

Watching the group's departing figures, Oscar murmured to himself, a surge of excitement and longing welling up inside him.

As a Soul Master, and especially a Soul Master with innate full Soul Power, he naturally hoped to participate in the Soul Master Competition.

Unfortunately, Shrek Academy is too peculiar. Since its inception, it has never had more than seven students, and it can't even form a complete team.

Not to mention that Shrek Academy doesn't even have a qualification certificate; it's a diploma mill and has no right to participate in the Soul Master Competition.

He heard that the senior students used to only be able to sit in the stands and watch other college teams compete, and he felt very sad just thinking about how uncomfortable that was.

But now things are much better. The academy has finally gathered seven students, all of whom are quite talented and capable, and I finally have the opportunity to participate in the Soul Master Competition.

At my age, if I can still participate in two sessions, I'm sure I'll get to show my face.

Even if we don't win the championship, we can at least make it to the finals. That way, the Spirit Hall will definitely include us in their recording crystals, so that everyone in the world can see us.

Leaving aside Oscar's boundless anticipation, on the other side, Dai Mubai led Tang San and the other three to a two-story wooden house.

“The neighbors next door are Oscar, Fatty, and me. Little San, you can come with me to check in later.”

This cabin is yours, but since no female students have stayed here for the past few years, it needs to be cleaned.

Dai Mubai explained to the four of them, but he also felt quite embarrassed looking at the dusty scene inside.

Although the college has been inviting nearby villagers to clean, they only clean the houses where people live. The houses that are not inhabited are naturally not cleaned, mainly because the dean is too stingy.

"I knew this would happen."

Ning Rongrong muttered something, then manifested her martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and extended her soul power into seven streams. She then took out a water bottle and stirred it with her soul power into water mist, which transformed into seven water mist tentacles that swept around nimbly, stirring up all the dust, which soon turned into mud and water.

"The method of distraction control!"

Tang San's pupils contracted as he recalled a secret technique his teacher had once mentioned.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were also very surprised, clearly recognizing this secret technique.

Chapter 556 Teachers and Parents

"You don't need to be surprised. Although I have cultivated our family's method of controlling distraction to the level of the Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart, it is nothing in this day and age."

After cleaning the entire interior of the small building, Ning Rongrong returned to the lobby on the first floor to rest. Seeing that the expressions of the others were different, she casually said that she didn't think her achievements were anything special.

After all, there's that so-called uncle as a comparison; cultivating the Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart is really just average, you could even say it's just a foundation.

"You should join the Illusionary Sound Academy."

Zhu Zhuqing rarely spoke up first. She was familiar with all the major Soul Master Universities, especially the Holy Spirit Sword Saint, who had a deep connection with their Star Luo Empire. She knew him very well, as he was skilled in the art of distraction control. In fact, it could be said that the art of distraction control was the core foundation he himself had discovered.

“I know, my father said the same thing. He even said that as long as I join him, that uncle will definitely take me as his disciple and teach me the Holy Spirit Sword Technique.”

Ning Rongrong nodded in deep agreement. Her father and grandfather had always praised that uncle highly, and even regretted many times that they had been enemies with him back then.

"You two have a grudge against each other, don't you?"

Dai Mubai was puzzled. As the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, he knew a lot about the war and the events that followed, including the story of Sword Douluo attacking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School alone with his sword.

According to intelligence obtained by their Star Luo Empire, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was involved in the attack on the Sword School by the Haotian School last time.

If Ning Rongrong went to Huanyin Academy with such hatred, wouldn't she be skinned alive?

"I don't know. I only heard my dad and Grandpa Gu say that the uncle's magnanimity and spirit are far beyond our imagination. But if I really go, although I will be given special training, I will only be a member of the Illusionary Sound Academy and the Sword Sect for the rest of my life."

Neither she nor her father could agree to this, since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School still needed to be revived, and this was related to the deal with the Clear Sky School, which was why they came to Shrek Academy.

"So that's why your father dared to let you come out, and even prepared you to participate in the Soul Master Competition at Shrek Academy?"

Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be deep in thought. She also knew a lot of things and could roughly guess Ning Rongrong's identity. She was probably the daughter of that Sect Master Ning, and the "Grandpa Bone" she mentioned was probably that Bone Douluo.

"The rule that the Soul Master Academy will always remain neutral was proposed by that uncle. He will not break that rule. As long as we are still students of the academy, we don't have to worry about being targeted by the Sword Sect and the Illusionary Sound Academy."

Taking out a large recovery sausage and munching on it, Ning Rongrong wasn't worried about being targeted, at least not by the Illusionary Sound Academy or the Sword Sect.

"Since we've already come this far, it's good to have some things to say openly."

After finishing the giant recovery sausage, Ning Rongrong used its effects to accelerate her soul power recovery while looking at Tang San.

"Tang San, you may not know much about me, but I know you very well. My father has a deal with your Clear Sky Sect. You could even say that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has already submitted to your Clear Sky Sect. We are one."

From now on, I can trust you, and you can trust me too.

Tang San's heart stirred upon hearing this, but he remained silent and made no comment.

Over the years, as he learned about the entire Soul Master world from his teacher, he roughly guessed his father's origins and his second martial soul, and became aware of the existence of the Clear Sky Sect.

The fact that Ning Rongrong has spoken out now is merely confirmation.

"Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, I've heard about the rules of your Star Luo royal family from my father. We won't discuss the future for now, but our interests and goals should be aligned within Shrek Academy. Currently, our main focus is on becoming stronger and winning the Soul Master Competition."

During this period, I hope we can establish a certain level of trust, at least during the Soul Master Competition.

Ignoring Tang San's silence, Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai.

She came here with a clear purpose and had no time or inclination to play mind games with people, so she simply laid things out on the table.

"Of course, we are all just classmates in the academy, and we should trust and help each other."

With a hearty laugh, Dai Mubai spoke up.

The girl has already said that, so if I keep hesitating, I'll only be ridiculed.

Moreover, Ning Rongrong is right. No matter what the future holds, they should trust each other in the academy because they share the same goals and interests.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything, but she nodded.

In this respect, her interests were more aligned with Ning Rongrong's, because the two of them also shared another identity: fellow disciples.

"It's getting late, so I won't keep you any longer."

Seeing that both of them had expressed their opinions, Ning Rongrong stood up and gestured, then helped Zhu Zhuqing upstairs.

Tang San carried Xiao Wu to an empty room upstairs, took out a set of bedding and laid it out for the still unconscious Xiao Wu to lie down before leaving the room, preparing to move with Dai Mubai to the small building next door.

"Your Xiaowu wouldn't mind sleeping with me, would she? There are only two rooms in this building."

Ning Rongrong glanced at Zhu Zhuqing in the other room, her gaze lingering particularly on the majestic mountains, then looked down at her own room and asked Tang San a question.

There are only two bedrooms upstairs in this building, each with two beds, meaning that two people have to sleep together.

She didn't really want to sleep with Zhu Zhuqing; it would be too disheartening. So, she could only choose Xiao Wu, but she didn't know if Xiao Wu would be willing.

"She probably won't mind, but she likes to grind her teeth when she sleeps, which most people can't stand."

Tang San stopped and turned to look at the graceful young woman, feeling somewhat wary of her.

This young lady from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is quite extraordinary.

He didn't want Xiao Wu to have too much contact with him, after all, Xiao Wu was simple-minded and it wouldn't be good for her to have too much contact with such a cunning and calculating person.

After saying that, he went down the stairs and met up with Dai Mubai, who was waiting below, and walked towards the small building next to him.

"I'll still refuse."

Ning Rongrong muttered a complaint, realizing that Tang San's refusal meant he didn't want her to share a room with Xiao Wu.

"You've overdone it."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Xiao Wu, who was fast asleep on the bed in the opposite room, and then looked at Ning Rongrong, who had a dissatisfied expression on her face.

She also sensed the rejection in Tang San's words, but it was understandable, given that Ning Rongrong had acted a bit too much before, it was normal for him to be uneasy.

"Neither of them are easy to get along with; the teacher has a really good eye for people."

Ning Rongrong greatly admired that teacher; he was so talented.

She hadn't paid much attention before, until the teacher pointed out Tang San's personality in the afternoon, at which point she realized it.

Tang San does indeed seem to be a deep and calculating person, especially since his strange fighting style requires a high level of calculation ability. He is almost ruthless and will stop at nothing. You have to be extremely careful when dealing with him.

She even had some doubts about her father's decision. Was it really a good idea to put the future of the sect on that kind of person?

Seeing Ning Rongrong lost in thought, Zhu Zhuqing did not disturb her. She pulled a chair over from the room, took off her leather jacket and pants, and finally her leather boots.

It would have been better if they hadn't taken their clothes off, because once they did, the bloodstains on their legs were exposed, and the room quickly filled with a bloody smell.

"Are you on your period?"

Ning Rongrong was shocked when she saw the bloodstains on Zhu Zhuqing's legs as she entered the room. She knew that women would visit relatives and friends once a month, and she herself had already started doing so, but Zhu Zhuqing's situation was too tragic.

"I did not master the Eight Steps of Heavenly Demon. I injured my bones and muscles by forcibly using it before, and this blood is seeping from my skin."

She rolled her eyes at him, annoyed, and explained that it was because she had forcibly used the Eight Steps of the Heavenly Demon, not because she was visiting relatives and friends.

"Sit still and let me do it."

Ning Rongrong hurriedly went over and pushed Zhu Zhuqing's leather jacket and boots aside, then pushed the two single beds together to make room in the room.