Douluo V: Starting with daily check-ins, I'm trying to trick Xiao Wu into becoming my wife.

With the Advanced Soul Master Tournament just around the corner, Royal Fighting Academy urgently needs a group of top geniuses to bring glory to the academy and win the highest honor in the tournament!

On the surface, allowing Shrek geniuses to exchange ideas, cultivate, and share resources here seems like a loss and a concession, but in reality, it's about getting them to contribute to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin exchanged glances, instantly understanding each other's intentions without needing to exchange words.

You may use our academy's resources to cultivate, but in the future competition, you must fight for our Royal Academy!

Qin Ming understood and immediately turned to face Flanders and his group, his posture becoming even more respectful.

"Dean Flander, gentlemen, please follow me inside!"

Qin Ming was secretly overjoyed; he could see it all clearly.

Throughout the entire process, the three education committee members showed no respect for Xue Beng, completely ignoring the dissatisfaction and anger of the fourth prince of Tian Dou.

The long-standing secrets circulating in the streets flashed through his mind in an instant.

The three top teaching committee members of Huangdou Academy are all secretly trusted confidants of the Third Prince Xue Qinghe!

If the rumors are true, it is only natural that the three education committee members, who belong to the faction of the Third Prince Xue Qinghe, would deliberately neglect Prince Xue Beng.

A moment later, with the tacit approval and hospitality of the three top-tier Soul Douluos, Flander led all the teachers and students of Shrek Academy into the core main building of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the Academic Committee Building.

The group entered the courtyard without incident, but Ao Yin alone remained vigilant, showing no sign of relaxation.

From the moment the three education commissioners appeared, he keenly sensed Xiao Wu's unusual behavior beside him.

The girl's muscles were tense, and her expression was flustered and hesitant, like a frightened little rabbit. She kept her head down, deliberately avoiding the gazes of the three education committee members, and dared not make eye contact with them at all.

Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others saw this and assumed that Xiao Wu was just young and facing three top-tier experts at the Soul Douluo level for the first time, so she was naturally in awe and nervous.

Everyone present thought so, but only Ao Yin knew that things were far more complicated than they appeared.

He instantly recalled the details of what had just happened.

Sword Douluo's sudden appearance startled Xiao Wu, and she's still in a state of shock!

Because of Xiao Wu's identity, she was never an ordinary human Soul Master!

She is a genuine 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit transformed into a soul beast!

Normally, Xiao Wu doesn't need to conceal her aura at all. On the continent, apart from Title Douluo, no one can see through the true form of a transformed soul beast. Even top-level Soul Saints would never be able to detect it in the slightest.

But things are different now!

Sword Douluo hadn't noticed that although he had left, what was blocking everyone's way were three top-tier Soul Douluos who were half-step into the Title Realm and were infinitely close to the level 90 mark!

The three of them have held high positions for many years, possess profound soul power, sharp eyes, and perception far exceeding that of ordinary soul masters. If they are not careful, Xiao Wu's true identity, which has been hidden for many years, could be completely exposed!

Noticing Xiao Wu's slight trembling, Ao Yin took a deep breath, suppressed his tension, raised his arm slightly, and gently placed it on her slender waist, soothing her in a low voice.

"Xiao Wu, don't be afraid, I'm here."

His gentle and steady voice, filled with absolute confidence and protection, calmly soothed the girl's panic.

Xiao Wu looked up at him, her fear lessening considerably. She nodded vigorously and whispered, "Brother Ao, I'm not afraid."

The intimate and natural interaction between the two was observed by Ning Rongrong, who was standing to the side.

The girl stood quietly to the side, her eyes slightly darkened, her pearly teeth gently biting her pink lips, a hint of bitterness rising in her heart.

Even with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as her backer, even with Grandpa Sword personally supporting her, and even with her and Ao Yin spending every day together and having a deep friendship, she still had no choice but to accept it.

But in Ao Yin's heart, his place was ultimately no more than that of Xiao Wu, who had been by his side since childhood and had shared life and death with him.

A sense of resentment, envy, and a touch of stubbornness quietly took root in Ning Rongrong's heart.

She didn't speak, but silently looked ahead, making a vow in her heart.

Ao Yin, one day, I, Ning Rongrong, will definitely occupy a unique place in your heart!

Just as Xiao Wu was feeling anxious and Ning Rongrong was secretly competing with herself, Meng Shenji, who was leading the group, finally spoke slowly, breaking the silence of the scene.

The old man's gaze was gentle, with a hint of appreciation in his smile, as he slowly looked at Flander in front of him.

"Qin Ming has already reported all the relevant information about Shrek Academy to the Education Committee."

"Dean Flander, you've really kept this a secret! You've actually trained such a group of incredibly talented little monsters!"

With a tone of sincere admiration, Meng Shenji slowly recounted the past events of the competition.

"I heard that not long ago at the Soto City Grand Arena, your Shrek team easily crushed our carefully trained Royal Fighting Team. You are truly a force to be reckoned with, and it's astonishing."

His eyes were deep, filled with a hint of amusement and appreciation, as he continued.

"When Qin Ming graduated from Shrek Academy, he was already the most amazing young genius I had ever seen. I thought that was the pinnacle."

"I never imagined that after so many years, you could still cultivate such a gifted new generation of geniuses. Dean Flander, you yourself are a rare talent in nurturing people."

As soon as he finished speaking, this top-tier Battle Soul Douluo, who was at level 86, raised his hand and gently patted Flander's shoulder, his posture friendly and without any airs of a powerful figure.

Then, in a solemn tone, he gave his final answer.

"Regarding your application to reside at our academy and conduct exchange studies, Qin Ming has already completed the necessary procedures. Now, I can formally reply to you—the Heaven Dou Royal Academy warmly welcomes everyone from Shrek Academy!"

The unexpected good news made even the usually composed Flander gasp, his eyes filled with unbelievable joy.

He originally thought that to enter a top royal academy, he would have to go through layers of assessments and all sorts of difficulties, and might even suffer exclusion and suppression from royal factions.

To my utter surprise, things went incredibly smoothly!

The fact that everything was going too smoothly made him feel a little unreal.

He couldn't help but step forward and confirm again and again, "Chief Meng, is this really true? Can we really join the Royal Battle Academy for exchange and learning?"

Meng Shenji raised an eyebrow slightly, laughed heartily, and spoke with absolute certainty.

"Dean Flander, rest assured, everything you say is true."

"I can assure you that this is purely an exchange and learning activity between the two academies. Shrek Academy's name will not be abolished or merged; it will remain independent and will not be subordinate to my Royal Fighting Academy in the slightest."

To put everyone's minds at ease, Meng Shenji once again offered a significant preferential treatment.

"During this period, Shrek Academy teachers and students will not be required to undertake any teaching tasks from Royal Fighting Academy, nor will they be required to follow the scheduling arrangements of our academy."

"You are welcome to treat this place as your own training ground, where you can freely cultivate and gain experience. All accompanying teachers will also receive additional salary subsidies from our institute."

The incredibly generous conditions, like a pie falling from the sky, made Flanders' heart tremble.

There's no such thing as a free lunch; such exceptional treatment must have another reason.

Flander quickly regained his composure, looked sincerely at the three committee members, and asked in a deep voice, "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, seniors. May I ask what Shrek Academy needs to do in return, or what task to complete?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Shenji, who was standing in the center, and Bai Baoshan and Zhilin, who were standing beside him, exchanged a tacit glance.

The next second, three deep and sharp gazes simultaneously passed over Flander and locked onto Ao Yin behind him, as well as the Shrek teenagers.

A sharp glint flashed in Meng Shenji's eyes, and his plan was already crystal clear.

They offered top-tier resources, exceptional treatment, and unconditional acceptance.

What they sought was never Shrek Academy's faculty, nor ordinary assistance.

What they want is this group of incredibly talented teenagers!

The upcoming Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies will be the perfect stage for this.

They want to use the talent and strength of Shrek Academy's group of peerless geniuses to represent the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the competition, sweep away all rivals, win the highest glory, and firmly establish the supreme position of the number one academy in Heaven Dou!

The three education commissioners were fully aware of this deeper scheme, but they never uttered a word about it.

Flander noticed that the three men were simply watching the students with smiles and no words, which made him a little suspicious.

After all, nothing in this world comes for free!