In Douluo Continent, Tang San raids my base right from the start.

Chapter 123 How come you don't even know this?

"If you're unwilling, then I've misjudged you," Ning Rongrong thought to herself. If she wanted to become stronger, she might not have necessarily chosen Shrek Academy, which happened to have Dai Mubai there.

Looking back now, it really seems like a coincidence.

So, did you really come here to become stronger?

Without a simulated environment, before they arrived, even their food couldn't be guaranteed. So where would Shrek's advantage be?

"Think it over carefully." After saying that, he turned over and lay down, closing his eyes and saying no more.

After a long silence, Zhu Zhuqing lifted the covers and lay down, looking at the faint moonlight reflected on the wall, her thoughts filled with countless emotions.

Nothing happened that night, and the next morning...

Ning Rongrong got up early as usual, glanced at Zhu Zhuqing who was still in bed, did not disturb her, got up quietly, dressed, washed up, and then went out to wait.

Soon, Zhu Wu and Long Ling'er pushed open the door and walked out, the three of them jogging away from the courtyard.

An hour and a half later, the three of them went straight to the academy's playground.

Yu Xiaogang watched the three approach quietly, and when they reached the front of the line, he said calmly, "You're late."

"I've said before that being late requires special training. So, now..."

Ning Rongrong remained silent, her gaze fixed on Zhu Zhuqing, whose expression remained unchanged, still aloof and indifferent.

"I've decided to withdraw from the academy!" Zhu Wu said calmly.

"???" The Shrek Academy members were all shocked, and Yu Xiaogang was also stunned.

As if suddenly remembering something, Dai Mubai quickly followed Ning Rongrong's gaze to look at Zhu Zhuqing, his eyes fixed on her.

Zhu Zhuqing clenched her fist slightly and remained silent.

Zhu Wu glanced around the ranks and said calmly, "As I said before, there are two conditions for me to stay in the academy: first, a worthy opponent."

Then I saw the eyes of the group darken or dart away; they had lost 7 against 1 yesterday.

"Secondly, I could learn new knowledge." His gaze swept over Yu Xiaogang. "Unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations."

Yu Xiaogang's body stiffened instantly, his fists behind his back clenched slightly, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Furthermore," Zhu Wu turned to look at the ranks, "my continued presence here will only bring you pressure, not progress. In yesterday's battle, I saw fear in some of your eyes, which is not the behavior of a soldier."

Except for Tang San, everyone else subconsciously lowered their heads slightly.

"From now on, strive hard to be my role model," Zhu Wu continued. "Failure is not terrible; what is terrible is losing the will to fight. The most valuable thing is to learn from your mistakes and improve yourself, and that is the quality a warrior should possess. I have fought against soul beasts for many years, and I have experienced failure myself; you just haven't seen it with your own eyes."

"Remember what I said today, and I hope that when we meet again, you will have become true warriors."

Then he fought again and again, only to be defeated again and again, until his Dao heart was shattered. He was happy to see that day come.

Without the immortal herb and lacking in talent, hard work isn't always effective. Besides, he's already working hard, which will only leave these people further behind.

Besides, with Yu Xiaogang, a troublemaker who likes PUA, around, he doesn't think these people will wake up, let alone catch up with him.

Kind words are just words. Leaving a good impression reduces defensiveness and makes it easier to act opportunistically later.

"Finally, let me give you one last piece of advice that will help your cultivation." His expression remained calm: "As the saying goes, 'The early bird catches the worm,' and that's not just empty talk."

"At sunrise, the concentration of spiritual energy near the ground, especially in areas with lush trees, is slightly higher than at other times. Simple warm-up exercises can accelerate blood circulation and activate bodily functions."

"In this way, the body's efficiency in absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will naturally be slightly improved."

"Make good use of this period of training; with consistent effort over time, it will lead to a decent improvement."

Since Zhu Zhuqing already knows, and it's uncertain whether she'll leave the academy, it's better to reveal it sooner rather than later and make some use of her knowledge.

In the shadows, Tang Hao stared at Yu Xiaogang, feeling somewhat annoyed.

In his view, Yu Xiaogang should take the blame for Long Yingtian's decision to drop out of school. They lost miserably yesterday during the discussion on Soul Master theory, and crucially, Yu Xiaogang showed no self-awareness afterward. He was late without even asking why, and just acted all high and mighty!

Don't they ever consider who others are? Do they act without reason?

Apart from Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing, who already knew the truth, the others in the queue also harbored resentment towards Yu Xiaogang.

Where is the master we were promised?

How come you don't even know this?

"Alright, that's all for now. See you all another day. Master, please tell the dean about the withdrawal." Zhu Wu smiled, pulled Long Ling'er, and turned to leave. What kind of withdrawal procedures were needed for a three-no academy that didn't even have the qualifications to operate?

Besides, he's only been teaching for two days; it's already good enough that he didn't ask for a refund.

"I've also decided to drop out of school," Ning Rongrong said immediately. "I've mentioned before that I miss home, and since Brother Tian and Sister Ling'er are going to Tiandou City, I'll go back with them."

"Goodbye, everyone! When you come to Tiandou City again, I will treat you all to a good time!" He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing still, waved, and turned to quickly follow Zhu Wu.

Dai Mubai inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Zhu Zhuqing again, a hint of joy rising in his heart.

Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing. It was obvious that she had invited him to go together, but Zhu Zhuqing did not go. Did this mean that she had begun to accept him?

As for Zhu Wu and Long Ling'er, to be honest, their departure did give him a sense of relief.

They're incredibly strong.

Zhu Wu, in particular, always seemed to carry a certain aura, which put immense pressure on him.

The other team members shared this feeling, their gazes fixed on Zhu Wu's retreating figure in the distance, their expressions somewhat complicated.

"Let's continue training." Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth and forced himself to speak. "Yingtian and Ling'er have the backing of a major sect, and the resources they possess are something you don't have."

"If you want to catch up with them, the effort you will have to put in will be extraordinary."

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Half an hour later, outside Soto, a fine carriage slowly drove away.

At noon, in the Shrek Academy principal's office.

"Alas, a small temple can't hold a great Buddha in the end." Flander didn't blame Yu Xiaogang, but couldn't help but sigh.

"But what if the team is short of people?" he asked with a worried expression.

"That's a question you need to consider. I only care about the results," Yu Xiaogang said calmly.

"Zhu Qing, I won't let you down." On the other side, Dai Mubai stopped Zhu Zhu Qing and said with a serious expression.

"Hey Oscar, cheer up," Ma Hongjun comforted him. "How about we go to Soto City for some fun this afternoon?"

With the two heavy burdens on his shoulders gone, he felt much lighter.

"I originally thought Zhu Qing would come along, but I didn't expect that. Sigh, I misjudged her." In the carriage, Ning Rongrong sighed and looked up at Zhu Wu.

"Brother Tian, ​​you actually figured it out a long time ago, didn't you? That's why you always ignored Zhu Qing?"

(End of this chapter)