Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 74 Preparing to Head to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School

Not long after, Shrek and his group emerged from the Star Dou Great Forest unharmed.

"You guys go to the inn where Mu Bai is first. Tang San and I will go to the restaurant we came from to inquire about Lang Lei's whereabouts," Zhao Wuji instructed.

"Wait a minute, Teacher Zhao." Ning Rongrong stepped forward and called out to Zhao Wuji, who was about to leave.

"What is it?" Zhao Wuji looked at Ning Rongrong in confusion.

This young lady used to have a rather bad temper, but surprisingly, Ning Rongrong didn't throw a tantrum at all during this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest. She didn't even abandon her teammates and run away when they encountered the Titan Giant Ape, which can be considered as having initially won Zhao Wuji's approval.

Therefore, Zhao Wuji's tone softened considerably this time.

"I want to leave the group and return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School first," Ning Rongrong said, surprising everyone, who couldn't help but look at Zhao Wuji.

"No, no way!" The one who reacted the most was not Zhao Wuji, but Oscar. He had regarded Ning Rongrong as his goal, and if she left, how could he continue pursuing her?

Ning Rongrong glanced at Oscar calmly, said nothing, and quietly looked at Zhao Wuji, her demeanor dignified, giving her a hint of the air of a young lady from a wealthy family.

"Can you tell me why?" Zhao Wuji had a headache. Flander really valued this year's students.

However, Ning Rongrong's identity was special, so he couldn't stop her. He could only ask her the reason so that he could give Flander an explanation.

"When Lang Lei saved us before, he said he wanted to repay Grandpa Jian's favor. I was wondering if he was related to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and I wanted to go back and ask him about it," Ning Rongrong said politely. "Also, I have benefited a lot from everyone during this time, so let's take our leave now."

Ning Rongrong ran away from home in order to find some fun, but it is clear that Shrek Academy has disappointed her utterly.

The poor facilities, the outrageous teaching methods, and the lecherous and inconsiderate male classmates all disgusted her.

"Is that so..." Zhao Wuji pondered. This explanation was fine and should be enough to deal with Flander, that tightwad.

"Miss Ning Rongrong, please let me know if you have any news about Lang Lei," Tang San said, his eyes bloodshot.

Seeing the other person's terrifying appearance, Ning Rongrong didn't say anything, she just nodded.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense can see that once she leaves, she's not coming back.

"Rongrong, I wonder if I am qualified to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?" Just then, Zhu Zhuqing, who was usually taciturn, took the initiative to speak.

Zhu Zhuqing had thought it over carefully. She couldn't count on her fiancé Dai Mubai now. If she placed her hopes on him, she might as well return to the Star Luo Empire and wait to die. At least she could enjoy wealth and luxury for a while.

"Hmm? Of course you're qualified!" Ning Rongrong nodded in surprise.

Of course she knew what Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Cat Martial Soul represented, just like her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

But so what?

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is close to the Heaven Dou Empire, while the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire are natural enemies, so their relationship is unlikely to improve. It wouldn't make a difference if one more person were involved.

Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing did it entirely voluntarily.

Although Zhu Zhuqing's talent is not as great as Lang Lei's, it is still at the genius level. If we can bring her back, her father will definitely praise her!

Oscar wanted to ask the question too, but after thinking about it, he didn't say it.

And so, Shrek and his group watched Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing walk towards a shop owned by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. After exchanging a few words, they went inside.

"Alright, if we're destined to meet again, we'll naturally meet again in the future. Let's go quickly," Zhao Wuji said.

after one day--

"Gresch, can I talk to you about something?"

Langley and Gretchen had already returned to the hotel in Soto City that Langley had bought.

Meanwhile, Lang Lei was washing little Gretsch's feet while chatting with her.

"Brother Lang Lei, you don't need to discuss it with me, I can do anything." Little Gretsch's toes curled up and then relaxed, which was extremely cute.

"Hmm... I want to leave little Gretchen... no, leave for a day, how about that?" Lang Lei asked tentatively.

Little Gretchen froze, and even her twitching toes stopped moving.

After a long time...

"Why? Did I make Brother Lang Lei angry?" Little Gretchen's eyes seemed to be filled with sadness.

"How could that be!" Langley immediately denied. "How could I possibly be angry with little Greta!"

"Then why...?"

"I need to do some things, but these things are not suitable for little Gretchen to see..."

"Little Gretchen, stay here and play with Na'er. If you need anything, just ask Xuanbing and Lihuo, okay?"

Little Gretchen stared at Lang Lei with her adorable big eyes for a while before reluctantly nodding.

Lang Lei felt his resolve wavering, and to avoid softening his heart, he turned his head away.

"Can you come back sooner?" Little Gretchen used her two little hands to turn Lang Lei's face back.

"Definitely!" Lang Lei nodded solemnly.

Little Greta then released Langley, crawled into bed, covered her head, and didn't even dry her feet.

Lang Lei stood up and looked at Xuan Bing and Li Huo behind him, instructing them, "While I'm gone, I'm entrusting you with the care of little Gretchen and Na'er. There absolutely cannot be any mishaps, do you understand?"

"Yes, young master!" Xuanbing and Lihuo answered earnestly.

"Anyone causing trouble or picking a fight will be killed without exception. Anyone who spoils their mood will also be killed. If anyone with ill intentions approaches, there's no need for all that trouble; we'll nip the danger in the bud."

Lang Lei glanced at little Gretchen in the blanket and spoke again.

Xuanbing and Lihuo exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly.

"Na'er, if anything happens while I'm not around, don't hesitate to ask." Lang Lei looked at Na'er, who had been sitting quietly to the side, and patted her head.

"Um……"

Lang Lei smiled and took out tens of thousands of gold soul coins, handing them to Xuan Bing and Li Huo: "If there's anything you want, don't hesitate, just buy it."

Xuanbing and Lihuo nodded and put the gold soul coins into the storage soul tool that Lang Lei had previously obtained for them.

Then, Lang Lei took off the storage ring he was wearing and put five thousand gold soul coins inside, as well as some paint that he and Little Gresh had made together before.

"Here, who's going to take this?" Lang Lei asked the two little ones with a smile.

Little Gretchen lifted a corner of the blanket and exchanged a glance with Nar.

Na'er obediently shook her head.

Little Gretchen stretched one of her fair arms out from under the covers and shook it.

Lang Lei smiled and placed the storage ring on it.

After Little Gretchen grasped it, she immediately withdrew her hand.

"Then, shall I go first?" Lang Lei asked tentatively.

Suddenly, little Greta sprang out of bed with lightning speed, kissed Langley on the cheek, and then quickly hid back under the covers.

"Goodbye, come back soon." Little Gretchen's muffled voice came from under the covers.

"Okay, sure."

Looking at Na'er, who seemed hesitant on the other side, Lang Lei smiled and squatted down beside her.

Na'er's eyes lit up, and she went over and gently kissed Lang Lei's cheek.

Now it's symmetrical, one side on each side.

"goodbye……"

"Yeah, have fun!"

"..."

"You don't need to," Lang Lei said, glancing at the eager Xuanbing and Lihuo.

"Eh?"

Xuanbing and Lihuo are both mature and elegant women now, so it feels a bit strange to be kissed by them...

There was no sad farewell, after all, Lang Lei would be back soon.

Lang Lei left the inn alone and headed towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

(End of this chapter)