Douro Continent

Chapter 503 Changes Over the Past Five Years (Part 2)

Tang San smiled and said, "Of course it's me! My appearance has changed a bit. Shall we go into the academy first, and then I'll explain to you? Dean Flander, Vice Dean Liu Erlong, and the teachers, how are they?"

Although Zhao Wuji still found it hard to believe that the handsome and elegant young man before him was indeed Tang San, the Eight Spider Lances on his back and the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand were undeniable. He nodded and said, "They're all well. Let's go, let's go into the academy first. What are you all doing, looking so tense? Are you planning to tear the academy down?"

Dai Mubai swiftly retrieved a long robe from his soul tool and donned it the instant he retracted his martial soul. "Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. We didn't recognize Xiao San either. I still can't believe it. But you probably don't know the time we agreed to meet!"

Tang San said somewhat helplessly, "I'll explain it to you when we get back. Actually, my teacher has seen me like this before. He's the one who told me about the time of the gathering. Once you see him, you'll naturally believe me."

Zhao Wuji nodded and said, "I heard from the master that you came back once, but you left in a hurry again. Don't stand there, hurry up and go inside. You are all the glory of the academy. If that miser Flander knew you were back, he would probably be so excited that he would fly to the sky."

With Zhao Wuji leading the way, there were naturally no further obstacles, and the Shrek Five Monsters followed him into the academy.

Because of Tang San's display of strength, coupled with his simple explanations, Dai Mubai and the others gradually came to believe him.

After all, Tang San is now at the fifth level, and at this age, there are very few people who can reach this level.

"Third Brother, tell me, what did you give me before?" Ning Rongrong asked, walking beside Tang San.

Tang San smiled and said, "Still don't you believe me? Did you use the Flying Claw later? And those hidden weapons, is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School still equipped with them?"

A hint of understanding flickered in Ning Rongrong's eyes. "It seems you really really are Third Brother. But how could you have changed so much? It's unbelievable. And you've become so handsome."

Dai Mubai, who was walking ahead, couldn't help but turn around to look at Tang San, and said with a wry smile, "If you really are a mistress, I'll be jealous. Your talent was already better than all of ours, and now you've become so handsome, are you trying to make us all jealous?"

Tang San smiled and said, "You already have Zhu Qing, and you don't care about other girls anymore, so why bother with these things? Zhu Qing won't fall for someone else just because you're not as handsome as me. Aren't you satisfied? I'll explain when we see the teachers, so I don't have to repeat myself."

Shrek Academy's main teaching building is twice the size of what it used to be, but the enrollment capacity hasn't increased; only the facilities are much more complete. The simulated training grounds are now basically complete, suitable for students with various martial souls.

"Why hasn't Xiao Ao arrived yet? Has he forgotten today?" Tang San asked in confusion.

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's eyes welled up with tears again. By this time, everyone had already entered the teaching building. Dai Mubai turned around, patted Tang San on the shoulder, and said, "Don't ask anymore. Let's talk about it when we see Grandmaster and the others. We haven't seen each other for five years, let's have a good chat."

Flander leaned back leisurely in the huge chair in his office. His life these past few years had been quite leisurely. Although he was the dean, he no longer had to handle many things in the academy personally. Liu Erlong was in charge of academy affairs, and the master, a super theorist, was in charge of teaching students.

As the dean, he was not required to worry about the academy's finances. The entire academy's operation was funded by special grants from the Heaven Dou Empire.

With the empire's attention, he now holds an extremely high position in the Heavenly Dou Empire, making him an object of patronage for countless powerful and influential figures.

Perhaps due to his state of mind, his soul power has improved considerably in recent years, reaching level 83 and officially becoming a Soul Douluo. Even Zhao Wuji has just broken through to level 80. Besides the elusive Poison Douluo, the academy now boasts two other Soul Douluos. Liu Erlong is currently at level 79, just one level away from breaking through to level 80.

The dean was considering whether to have some of the tea that had just been sent by the royal family when there was a knock on his office door.

"The door's unlocked, come in," Flander said lazily.

The people who come to his office are always the same few people, all of whom are very familiar partners, so it's very casual for them.

The door opened, and Zhao Wuji's familiar figure walked in.

"Boss, what are you doing?" Zhao Wuji walked towards Flander with a grin.

Flanders glanced at him, chuckled, and said, "You've come at the right time. I was just about to have some tea. Since you're here, let's get started. Saves me the trouble of getting up."

Zhao Wuji stared at Flander in disbelief. "My dear Dean, you're getting lazier and lazier."

Flander immediately adopted a righteous demeanor, "As the Dean of Shrek Academy, my task is to oversee the overall situation. I naturally don't need to do trivial matters myself. In order for Shrek Academy to cultivate more outstanding talents, I rack my brains every day to think about the future development direction."

Zhao Wuji laughed heartily, "Alright, alright. You've not only become lazier, but also more and more sleazy. Kids, see what your Dean looks like now? Come on in."

Flander was taken aback. He was in his own office and naturally didn't need to be on guard. But after hearing Zhao Wuji's words, his soul power began to fluctuate and he sensed the presence outside.

The door opened, and a group of five people walked in. Upon seeing them, our lazy and lecherous dean's eyes widened in surprise.

"You, you all..."

Flander excitedly stood up from behind his desk, his gaze sweeping over the five faces in front of him. The Shrek Seven Devils were his eternal pride, and the pride of Shrek Academy. Seeing these children appear before him once more, his heart surged with emotion, and he was almost unable to contain himself.

Ma Hongjun quickly stepped forward and gave his teacher a big bear hug. "Teacher, I've missed you so much!"

Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Dean Flander, have you forgotten our five-year agreement? Today is the day."

Flander gave the fat man a tight hug, then looked at the crowd.

When his gaze fell on Tang San's face, he couldn't help but pause in surprise. He could naturally recognize the others, but looking at the handsome and elegant young man in white before him, he hesitated and asked, "You are...?"

Tang San said with a wry smile, "Dean Flander, I'm the third one!"

Flander rubbed his eyes in disbelief. "You're the mistress? My god, no wonder Master told me last time that your Blue Silver Grass's appearance changed a lot after its second awakening. It seems it's true. I'm even jealous of you. You were already so talented, and now even your appearance has changed. It's unbelievable."

"Jealousy, huh? Jealousy won't change anything. It just proves I have a discerning eye." Two people walked in from outside; it was Master and Liu Erlong, who had received the news.

Tang San naturally wanted to see Grandmaster first upon returning to the academy, but since Flander was the dean and everyone had returned together, they came here first. Zhao Wuji had sent someone to inform Grandmaster and Liu Erlong.

"Teacher." Tang San's emotions suddenly became agitated, and he could no longer maintain his elegance. He turned to face the Grandmaster and bowed deeply.

Grandmaster held Tang San's shoulders, preventing him from kneeling. A smile appeared on his stiff face, and the excitement in his eyes was equally undisguised. "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. It seems that your strength has improved again."

Ning Rongrong said obediently, "Dean, where are your tea leaves? Let me make tea for everyone."

Flander didn't stand on ceremony and laughed heartily, "That's great! I heard Rongrong has been chosen as the next sect leader. It's a great honor for me to have the future sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School serve us tea."

Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh. "Then I'll go with Rongrong."

Dai Mubai said, "Yes, that's right. Zhu Qing is now the Crown Princess of the Star Luo Empire."

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes at him. "Did I marry you?"

Dai Mubai chuckled and said, "That's just a matter of time."

Flander handed the tea leaves to Ning Rongrong, then looked at Dai Mubai and said, "Mubai, you've been made crown prince?"

Those present were his closest friends and family. Five years later, Dai Mubai had matured completely and no longer hid anything. He smiled and nodded, "This is inseparable from the teachings of the Dean and the Master back then. If you hadn't taught me so much, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Everyone knew that Dai Mubai's words were not just polite formalities; every word he spoke came from the bottom of his heart.

It was because of his time with the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils and his studies at Shrek Academy that he was able to rebuild his confidence. After winning the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, he has worked hard and diligently for the past five years, earning the full recognition of his family.

His disillusioned older brother was becoming increasingly unable to compete with him.

(End of this chapter)