Douluo Continent: I am a biologist, and I have awakened a weapon spirit?

"Last night, Teacher Zhao said that classes would resume in three days. Does anyone have any plans for the next two days?"

"How about we go to Soto City? There's a lot of good food there," Ma Hongjun suggested.

"All you do is eat, can't you do something more meaningful?" Dai Mubai said irritably.

"Then tell me, what else is more meaningful in Soto City besides food?" Ma Hongjun asked, unconvinced.

"The Soul Arena," Dai Mubai uttered three words. "Perfect timing, you can also lose some weight. You're always jealous of my and Xiao Ao's handsome faces, but you can't control your eating. Who's to blame for getting fat?"

"Don't make personal attacks! So what if I'm fat? I haven't eaten your rice!" Ma Hongjun was furious.

“I’m just telling the truth.” Dai Mubai shrugged. “It didn’t matter before when it was just the three of us, but now that Xiao Feng and Xiao San have arrived, you’ve lowered the average attractiveness of our Hydra even further.”

Just as Ma Hongjun was about to retort, Flander strode in.

"Hongjun, do you see that fire cloud rock?"

Chapter 111 Ma Hongjun, Master of Group Taunts

Flander looked somewhat anxious. A stone that had been sitting in the kitchen for many years had suddenly disappeared, which made him think a lot.

If the stone was taken by someone within the academy, then things would be easier to handle, as his students would still have a chance to use it and continue to improve the condition of their martial souls.

Flanders was afraid that someone outside might sneak in unnoticed and steal the stone silently; that would be a terrifying prospect.

Shrek Academy's defenses rely entirely on him, Zhao Wuji, the two deans, and the teachers. If someone can sneak in to steal something without alerting them, it means that person can also sneak in to kill.

The students at Shrek Academy are all precious now. Putting aside the cultivation geniuses, the academic genius is absolutely not to be allowed to get into trouble.

That's why Flanders reacted this way after discovering something was missing.

Compared to people, the value of a stone is secondary.

The dean suddenly came in and asked a question, and Ma Hongjun was a little caught off guard.

Seeing this, Flanders explained:

"It's that big, flaming rock in the kitchen. I don't know when it disappeared. You often used it to cook. When was the last time I saw it?"

Ma Hongjun then came to his senses, shook the pink ring on his hand, and said:

"Don't worry, Dean, I've kept that stone."

Ever since he learned from Ning Rongrong that the stone he used to make food was Huoyun Rock and its value, Ma Hongjun has been thinking about it.

So as soon as he got back, he went to collect the Fire Cloud Rock overnight before he could go back to sleep.

Flander was stunned when he saw the ring on Ma Hongjun's hand. "Where did you get a storage soul tool?"

“It was a gift from Rongrong.” Ma Hongjun pointed to Ning Rongrong across the table.

"I see." Flander visibly relaxed. "Now that you have a storage soul tool, you can keep it yourself. Just remember not to lose it."

"I know, Dean," Ma Hongjun replied casually.

But then he realized something was wrong. "Dean, do you know that rock is volcanic rock?"

"correct."

"So you also know the value of volcanic rock?"

“Of course I know.” Flanders glanced at him. “What’s wrong? You’re not thinking of selling that stone, are you?”

"No, no, no, of course I wouldn't have such a thought." Ma Hongjun shook his head repeatedly. "I'm just a little curious, haven't you ever thought about selling the Fire Cloud Rock to raise money and then using it to maintain the academy?"

"Hongjun, what do you think the academy is for?" Flander asked calmly.

"Uh... training students?" Ma Hongjun replied somewhat uncertainly.

“That’s right, it’s about training students.” Flander nodded, confirming Ma Hongjun’s statement, and then asked another question:

"Do you think I would sell something I use to train students for money?"

Ma Hongjun was speechless.

Flander lightly tapped Ma Hongjun on the back of the head, reprimanding him:

"Silly boy, you can't even do this simple math. The money we make is for educating students. Why would I do something so stupid and put the cart before the horse?"

Ma Hongjun scratched his head and didn't dare to say a word.

Flander walked out with his hands behind his back, saying leisurely:

"Besides, the problem with your martial soul is not easy to eradicate. If you sell the Fire Cloud Rock, you will be in danger sooner or later. So you better keep the Fire Cloud Rock safe. If you lose it, I will definitely make trouble for you."

"Don't worry, Dean, I guarantee I'll take good care of Huoyunyan," Ma Hongjun said, patting his chest.

After Flander left, Oscar couldn't help but sigh:

"I always thought the dean was a vengeful, greedy, and stingy businessman. I never imagined he could be so generous."

Dai Mubai patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder and said:

"The dean is really good to you, entrusting you with something worth 200,000 gold soul coins. You can be considered a big spender now."

Ma Hongjun shook his head. "This thing doesn't belong to me. I'm just keeping it safe for the dean. It should be the property of the academy."

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. "Wow, Fatty, you're something else. The Dean didn't spoil you for nothing."

"Of course, I, Ma Hongjun, am the dean's direct disciple, so naturally I can't be someone who's only interested in money." Ma Hongjun proudly raised his head.

“If you had said this before, I would have argued with you, but today I think you’re right. The dean really isn’t someone who’s only after money,” Oscar nodded and said.

Ning Rongrong whispered to Chen Feng:

“Dad has a pretty high opinion of Dean Flander. I didn’t quite understand it before, but now I understand it a little better.”

Chen Feng nodded and said, "The dean is a qualified educator and an idealist, otherwise he wouldn't have persisted in running Shrek Academy for so long."

In the comics, after Ma Hongjun was accidentally injured by Tang San's Eight Spider Lances, Flander's first reaction was to use precious herbs to save him, which shows that his students are the most important in his heart, and things like money can only come second.

Later, when the master was training the Seven Devils, he used up all the herbs that Flander had collected over the years. Flander just complained a few times, but he still spent the money as usual, and even incurred debts.

These things all show that Flanders's shrewdness is just a facade, a means for him to achieve his ideals, and he is not really a miserly miser.

That makes sense. If Flander were really just a stingy and unscrupulous businessman as he appeared, how could he possibly become the leader of the Golden Triangle?

Putting everything else aside, can the master truly respect him?

Flander's performance today proves that he is indeed a good person, which explains why he was able to become the leader of the Golden Iron Triangle and recruit several experts to build Shrek Academy.

After discussing Dean Flander for a while, the group quickly returned to the topic of how to arrange the holiday.

Dai Mubai's suggestion of a battle arena was not accepted by the group, because they had just returned from the Star Dou Great Forest the night before, and although their physical fatigue had been somewhat recovered after a night's rest.

However, the psychological pressure from encountering such a terrifying creature as the Titan Ape and searching through the forest at night had not yet dissipated, so no one wanted to do anything serious for the time being; they just wanted to get some rest.

Dai Mubai himself didn't really want to go to the Soul Arena. He was already exhausted from the trip to the Star Dou Great Forest. He only mentioned the Soul Arena because of the conversation.

So after much discussion, they decided to spend the next three days in Soto City eating, drinking, and having fun.

Seeing that Chen Feng hadn't said anything, Ning Rongrong invited him, "Xiao Feng, why don't you come with us?"

Chen Feng looked at Tang San, and then the two of them looked at Xiao Wu together, and said:

"No, Xiao San, Xiao Wu, and I have something we need to take care of."

Xiao Wu was a little confused when she heard this. "Huh? What's wrong?"

Chen Feng revealed a malicious smile, "Regarding your bad habit of flashing to the enemy's face, Xiao San and I both think it needs to be corrected."

"How... do you want to correct this?" Xiao Wu suddenly had a bad feeling.

"A single Flash jump to the face will break his legs," Chen Feng said with a smile.

"What?!" Xiao Wu slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "Say that again!"

"Why are you yelling so loudly?" Chen Feng picked at his ear. "It's your own bad habit, is it my fault?"

Xiao Wu glared at him angrily, as if she wanted to drill a hole in him with her eyes.

Tang San tugged at her, "Xiao Feng was just joking with you. We were discussing correcting your bad habits through battles."

"That's more like it." Xiao Wu grumbled as she sat down. "Actually, I've realized that my habits are bad, and I'll gradually correct them in the future. You two don't need to make such a fuss."

Chen Feng tapped the table and said:

"No, this habit must be corrected as soon as possible. Otherwise, if we encounter a powerful soul beast again and you teleport in and get yourself killed, are we supposed to go and save you again?"

Xiao Wu pouted, looking unhappy.

Although she was very unhappy, she couldn't find any reason to refute it.

Seeing this, Tang San could only try to comfort him in a low voice.

From a distance, Ma Hongjun glanced at Chen Feng, who had a serious expression, and then at Tang San, who was whispering words of comfort. A strange thought suddenly crossed his mind.

He beckoned to Oscar, who was sitting next to him, and Oscar curiously leaned closer. Ma Hongjun chuckled and said:

"Xiao Ao, don't you think Feng Ge and Xiao San are a bit like Xiao Wu's parents? One is a strict father and the other is a loving mother, hahaha..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Hongjun saw Oscar looking at him with a strange expression. He turned around, puzzled, and found Xiao Wu rushing over with gritted teeth, punching him in the stomach.

"You fatso, are you looking for death?"

"My god, can you hear me from this distance?" Ma Hongjun was beaten by Xiao Wu and ran away with his head in his hands.

Xiao Wu chased and hit him while cursing:

"My ears are sharp enough! How dare you talk behind my back, you fatso! I'll beat you to death!"

Dai Mubai asked Oscar with some curiosity, "What did Fatty just say? How did he manage to make Xiao Wu so angry?"

Everyone else looked at Oscar with curiosity.

As Ma Hongjun fled, he shouted to Oscar:

"Little Ao, you mustn't tell!"

Oscar hesitated for only half a second before selling Ma Hongjun outright.

He said that Feng and his mistress looked like Xiaowu's strict father and loving mother.

Tang San's face darkened, and several strands of Blue Silver Grass appeared silently, binding Ma Hongjun tightly.

At the same time, two beams of colorful light entered Xiao Wu's body, greatly increasing her strength and speed.

Ning Rongrong, holding the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, looked at Ma Hongjun with a smile and said:

"Little Fatty, please don't make jokes like that again."

"I won't do it again, I won't do it again, please don't hit me, I was wrong!" Ma Hongjun was entangled and unable to break free. Since it was not appropriate to set fire to the cafeteria, he could only obediently take the beating.

"Alas, this is what happens when you say the wrong thing," Oscar said with a look of pity.

"Oscar, you traitor! You actually betrayed me!" Ma Hongjun shouted as he was being beaten.

“How can this be called betrayal? This should be called the execution of justice, putting righteousness before family,” Oscar said emphatically.

"Well said." Zhu Zhuqing gave him a thumbs up. "That's how it should be done."

After venting her anger, Xiao Wu returned to her seat.

Ma Hongjun was also released by Tang San. Although he had been beaten up by Xiao Wu, he was not seriously injured because Xiao Wu knew how to control herself. He was just in pain all over.

He returned to his seat and punched Oscar in a huff, teaching the traitor a lesson. Oscar chuckled and didn't seem to care.

Ning Rongrong had already put away the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and said to Chen Feng:

"Xiaofeng, I don't think it's urgent to correct Xiaowu's bad habits. Besides, Teacher Zhao mentioned this before, so he probably has the same idea. Why don't we have some fun and relax for a couple of days first?"

"Yes, yes, let's play for a couple of days first. There's no need to rush, right, Xiao San?" Xiao Wu chimed in, using Tang San as a shield.

"Well... it's not impossible." Tang San didn't want to spoil everyone's fun, so he readily agreed.

Chen Feng had no objection and nodded in agreement.

And so, everyone reached a consensus and set off for Soto City, where they began a joyful holiday of eating, drinking, and having fun.

At first, the group acted together, but Chen Feng soon realized that no matter which world a woman was from, once she entered shopping mode, her stamina seemed to be inexhaustible.

They would try on two pieces of clothing in one store, and then pick out two dresses in another store. Chen Feng had no idea where they got such energy.

For him, buying things is a very simple thing: go into the store, take the desired item, pay, and leave.

He felt that visiting one store and then moving on to the next was a complete waste of time and energy.