Soto City Shrek Academy
Standing in front of the group of students was a 76th ranked Spirit Master, Acalantha.
Zhao Wuji suddenly felt something off and so did the secret titled douluo watching over the assessment.
Zhao Wuji had given the group an incense stick worth of time to get use to each other and come up with a strategy.
"Let's just get past teacher Zhou for now." Tang San appealed to the group as they focused on the task at hand.
"My name is Tang San, Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass, 29th level spirit rank."
The others hopping on Tang Sang's open spirit began to introduce themselves as well.
"Xiao Wu, Martial Soul: Rabbit, 29th level spirit rank."
The girl with long black hair introduced herself while Ning Rongrong felt something off. Call it a girl's intuition but something felt very wrong.
She hadn't done anything yet? What could it be?
"Martial Soul: Hell Spirit Cat, level 27 spirit rank" The three finished their introductions as they stared at the absent minded Ning Rongrong.
Tang San asked politely, "Could you introduce yourself?"
Ning Rongrong flicked her hair before haughtily introducing herself, "Ning Rongrong, Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, 26th spirit rank."
Outside Soto City, the duo had arrived.
Gu Rong was about to puke if not for holding on because of directions. "So where is Shrek Academy?" Acheron asked as Gu Rong was set onto the ground once again.
Gu Rong took a deep breath before moving in the direction of Shrek Academy and checking beside him once in a while to ensure Acheron did not get lost.
Gu Rong secretly cursed himself and others internally. It was all their fault and negligence that caused Ning Rongrong to turn out like this.
That little witch had not even know what she had done.
Gu Rong could only sigh as he already knew that this situation had decided Ning Rongrong's fate. This little witch would never be able to set foot outside the sect without supervision, her personality needed to change.
Fortunately the victim of Ning Rongrong in question was powerful yes, but incredibly innocent and slightly dull, especially in the directional department.
However if there was one thing Gu Rong had verified was that he had obtained a safety shield. Acheron was scary to him and the others who had seen the duel in the sect. However Gu Rong noticed he had a special liking for peaches.
Peaches could appease the monster in human flesh. And from then on during their journey and short breaks, he would always keep peaches on his person at all times.
Tang Hao himself could only watch intently with confusion and suspicion as the Bone Douluo suddenly appeared in front of the gatekeeper asking to take Ning Rongrong back home to the sect.
However what was even weirder was that the Bone Douluo seemed as meek as a rat in front of that strange purple haired man.
"Hmmph, just a bunch of brats overestimating their own abilities."
A surge of energy burst out as Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's attacks were dismissed before they were sent flying back.
"Xiao Wu!"
"Zhu Zhuqing!"
Only one voice of concern was different.
"Uncle Bone?!" Ning Rongrong was suprised as she exclaimed looking at the figure who had arrived at Shrek Academy.
Ning Rongrong could only stare in confusion as she rubbed her eyes hoping to see something different.
It's not an illusion she noted.
It was then she noticed the stare of a single exposed eye. The strange diamond pupils pierced her soul as she remembered the strange feeling earlier.
This was impossible, she shivered as the memory of her taking the crimson umbrella from the random stranger replayed in her mind.
Sure she gave a note but within a single day this man had not only travelled to the sect, but had Uncle Bone accompany him to Shrek.
Acheron soon walked in front of Ning Rongrong without a change of facial expression. "My umbrella please." He held his hand out as if expecting her to produce the item.
Ning Rongrong froze like a deer in headlights as the strange feeling around the man was almost visible.
It was that creepy feeling of almost death or nothingness. Empty pit of space. Ning Rongrong stuttered for a moment as upon looking at his face, two conflicting emotions arose.
One side of her shoulder told her to forfeit everything to this man. That's why heavens gave us hands, to give him everything.
The other side of her shoulder was screaming at her about an unknown danger.
His face was just so fucking handsome, she lamented why he had to feel so dangerous.
"I'll go grab it real quick." Ning Rongrong soon disappeared as Gu Rong felt a sense of relief as his buttocks unclenched from lack of nervousness.
Dai Mubai at this moment thought that this strange man was acting a bit too arrogant and demanding. "Hey, who do you think you are-"
In an instant Dai Mubai was sent flying with a slap. The slap came from Gu Rong who was sweating visibly as he pulled out a peach.
"Acheron, would you like a peach?" Gu Rong pulled a perfectly ripe peach and offered it with both hands.
"Thank you." Acheron thanked him with confusion, this man had been so nice to him. It was strange, but he wouldn't deny a perfectly good peach as his face morphed into a subtle smile.
Ning Rongrong soon arrived with the crimson umbrella. Gu Rong immediately grabbed Ning Rongrong's head and made her bow before apologising.
The sect could only count themselves lucky, if Acheron had any ideas about it, he could wipe out their entire sect easily.
Gu Rong looked at Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, I'm here to take you home. I'll never let you walk down the wrong path again."
Acheron shook his head, "It's not too much of a serious issue, Gu Rong." Acheron while he placed huge importance on his umbrella, the act itself wasn't too severe and she was still young and learning.
Gu Rong sighed before shaking his head only for it to start raining. In the drowned out sun and the dark clouds was a splash of crimson from the umbrella.
Ning Rongrong realised that the umbrella suited him. It was a perfect match as he stood there. Acheron watched as Ning Rongrong and Gu Rong were going to be soaked before offering a spot.
"Would you like to join me under this meager shelter?" His voice was silky smooth as Ning Rongrong devoid of all shame stood under the umbrella while Gu Rong was using his energy to repel the rain drops.
Gu Rong simply sighed as he once again expressed his intentions, "Apologies Acheron, but Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin and I have all agreed to bring Rongrong back home."
Acheron nodded as he placed a hand on Ning Rongrong's shoulder. "Go on, your caretakers are waiting. As for the umbrella, just don't take things unjustly next time."
He pushed her towards Gu Rong as he waved goodbye.
Gu Rong extended a last word before leaving, "Acheron, feel free to come visit again. I'm sure that Chen Xin would love for you to visit and give instruction again."
Ning Rongrong looked confused as the moment Gu Rong's face was out of Acheron's sight, a demonic grin emerged with curved eyes.
"Hehe, throw me under the bus eh? An eye for an eye, Chen Xin."