Douluo Continent: I, the world's greatest immortal master, have taken Ning Rongrong as my disci

Chapter 11 Rejecting Zhu Zhuqing

"Are you really going?"

"Ah."

"Is it okay if you don't go?"

"If I don't go, can you take me back to Xingluo?"

"I……"

Shrek Academy, the first rays of morning sunlight shine through.

Dai Mubai then blocked Zhu Zhuqing's path.

However, Zhu Zhuqing's words silenced Dai Mubai.

Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath and ultimately bypassed him, walking towards the outside of Shrek Academy.

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth:
"If I can't take you back, do you think you can fight back once we go to Peach Blossom Academy?"

"I don't know, but the fact that the teacher at Peach Blossom Academy could teach support skills to the point of defeating offensive Soul Masters at least gives me hope."

"Now that you've joined Shrek Academy, will they still accept you?"

"I don't know, but I have to try."

As dawn broke, Zhu Zhuqing's figure disappeared into Shrek Academy.

Dai Mubai felt a mix of emotions.

"Boss Dai, what exactly is your relationship with Zhu Qing?"

"Sigh, it's a long story." Dai Mubai sighed.

"Honestly, why do you suddenly want to change schools again? You're so indecisive."

Xiao Wu muttered to herself.

"Alright, Xiaowu, Zhuqing was probably just acting on impulse. Let's find an opportunity to persuade her."

……

At the entrance of Taoyuan College.

Security guard Wang Sheng had finished his morning exercise. Seeing Zhu Zhuqing arrive at the academy gate so early in the morning, he went out to check and asked:

"You're a student from Shrek Academy across the street, right? What are you doing at our Peach Blossom Academy?"

"I'd like to meet your teacher, Ms. Su Ran, is that alright?"

"What do you need Ms. Su Ran for?"

"I would like to ask him some questions."

Zhu Zhuqing said.

"Okay, wait a minute. But whether the teacher sees you or not depends on your luck."

Wang Sheng doesn't give the Shrek students a friendly look now. Those Shrek students are either troublemakers or lecherous and vulgar, completely contrary to the teachings of their teacher: "As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement. As earth's nature is receptive, a gentleman should cultivate virtue and bear all things with magnanimity."

As he spoke, Wang Sheng walked to the lush peach tree in the center of Taoyuan Academy Square and rang the peach bell.

The peach bells emitted a clear, melodious sound, like the call of a lark, gentle yet not jarring, which carried into the inner courtyard.

A short while later, as usual, Su Ran, wearing a mask with dragon patterns and peach petals, walked out leisurely.

"Is there a problem?"

"Teacher, this Shrek student says he needs to talk to you."

Wang Sheng said respectfully.

"Zhu Zhuqing?"

Su Ran also spotted Zhu Zhuqing standing under the peach tree at a glance.

She was wearing a black, tight leather skirt, her large breasts swaying precariously, her slender waist and long legs making her very alluring.

"you know me?"

"I've heard of your name. Come with me."

Su Ran glanced at Zhu Zhuqing and then led her to the pavilion in the academy. There was an elegant plaque on the pavilion with the three characters "Taoyuan Pavilion" engraved on it.

Su Ran sat leisurely in the pavilion, picked up the peach-shaped teapot, poured herself a cup of tea, and took a small sip: "What do you need me for?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked up at Su Ran and felt that this young dean of Taoyuan Academy had a calm and otherworldly temperament. Although he was wearing a mask, she felt that the jawline, eyes and lips exposed under the mask were very delicate, and he should be quite good-looking.

Zhu Zhuqing bowed slightly and cupped her hands, saying:
“I remember a little over a month ago, you asked Wang Sheng to recruit students and inquire whether we would like to join Taoyuan Academy.”

"At that time, I was new to the area and didn't know the background of Peach Blossom Academy, so I chose Shrek Academy where I had acquaintances."

"But now, I want to learn from you, is that okay?"

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip. Usually aloof, her cheeks were burning at this moment, and she felt really embarrassed to make this request.

"Learn from me? Why should I teach you?"

Su Ran said calmly.

"I am willing to become your disciple!"

"Just because you want to become my disciple, does that mean I have to accept you as my apprentice?"

"Of course you can refuse. I'm sorry to bother the teacher."

Zhu Zhuqing looked somewhat disappointed, her eyes dimmed, and she sighed softly before turning and leaving.

If I have to blame someone, it's my own fault for not seizing the opportunity.

"and many more."

At this moment, Su Ran called out to Zhu Zhuqing again.

Zhu Zhuqing turned around, her eyes regaining some sparkle:
"Teacher, have you changed your mind?"

"Why do you want to become my disciple?" Su Ran asked.

"Because you are so powerful, I learned from you. A level 20 Soul Master can fight against a level 30 Soul Venerable, and a support Soul Master of roughly the same level can fight against a power-attack Soul Master. These are all miracles."

As Zhu Zhuqing spoke, she felt a deep respect for Su Ran. If she hadn't seen and heard it with her own eyes and ears, she wouldn't have believed that these two things could actually be accomplished.

"So, you also want to be like Wang Sheng and Rongrong, and have me teach you to develop your own martial soul characteristics?"

Su Ran glanced at Zhu Zhuqing. Zhu Zhuqing had good aptitude, just like Rongrong, reaching the S-level, and both had the potential to become gods. Moreover, she was beautiful.

Taking her as a disciple would be a good deal, but her background is different from Rongrong's, so we still need to think about it.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded: "Yes. Teacher, can you teach me?"

"If I take you as my apprentice and teach you, what is the thing you most want to do after you become stronger?"

Su Ran asked.

"I……"

Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and then gave her answer:
"To be honest with you, teacher, the thing I want to do most after becoming stronger is to survive. I want to fight back to the Star Luo Empire with Dai Mubai and defeat my sister and Davis."

"Teacher, you may not know this, but I am actually from the Zhu family, one of the four noble families of Star Luo. Dai Mubai is a prince of Star Luo, and we were betrothed since childhood. We were both involved in the royal struggle. If we can't defeat Davis and my sister, we might die... That's why I came to Soto City to join Shrek Academy. I don't want to become a sacrifice..."

As Zhu Zhuqing spoke, she became somewhat emotional.

This seemed like the perfect reason to become an apprentice; she longed to become stronger and change her destiny.

But Su Ran shook her head:

"I'm sorry, if you hadn't said those words, I might have accepted you as my apprentice, but now that you have, I won't."

"Why?!"

Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat surprised.

“I don’t teach students with problematic perspectives or thinking. At the same time, I’m also a selfish person.”

Su Ran said calmly.

"Is there something wrong with my perspective or my thinking? Is it wrong for me to want to live?"

Zhu Zhuqing stood there, stunned.

Su Ran shook her head, finished the last sip of tea, and stood up:
"Of course you want to live, that's fine. Come back to become my apprentice when you can figure this out."

After saying that, Su Ran walked deeper into Peach Blossom Academy, leaving Zhu Zhuqing alone and bewildered.

Are you kidding me?
You want me to teach you to be the world's number one agile attack Soul Master, and then turn around and go back to join forces with Dai Mubai, who is proficient in eating, drinking, gambling and whoring.
Am I the one who's cheap, or are you?
(End of this chapter)