"If you're here to seek justice for your student—who bullies both men and women—let me make this clear: allowing him to live is the greatest mercy I've shown him."
Fu Ye held no fondness for Flender, this so-called protective academy dean.
Not only did he permit his disciple to loiter among women, but he also turned a blind eye to his student's misconduct.
Fu Ye refused to believe that a Soul Sage like Flender couldn't keep his own disciple in check.
Not to mention, Shrek Academy still had two Soul Saints—Zhao Wuji and Shao Xin—along with Li Yusong, a Soul Emperor.
An academy with four teachers above the Soul Emperor level, yet only three students—and they still couldn't manage things properly?
"You brat."
Flender's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He was well aware of Dai Mubai's character, but so what? He was his student—the most talented one in Shrek Academy!
Suffering such severe injuries would undoubtedly hinder his future growth. As the dean, Flender would not let this slide. The young man before him would answer for what he'd done to his disciple!
But just then, a playful voice rang out from the stairs.
"Brother Fu Ye, you're here!"
It was Xiao Wu and Wu Ling, descending the steps. Judging by Xiao Wu's cheerful demeanor, she had rested well the previous night.
Yet, Fu Ye found it odd—why did Wu Ling, whose hand Xiao Wu was holding, look so miserable?
"I want a hug!"
(≧▽≦)
Without hesitation, Xiao Wu threw herself into Fu Ye's arms, completely ignoring the old, unfashionable middle-aged man standing nearby.
"You little rabbit, tsk—" Fu Ye sighed inwardly. His wife was eager for affection, and what could he do? He had to spoil her himself.
After setting Xiao Wu down, Wu Ling immediately ducked behind Fu Ye, casting a fearful glance at her beloved Teacher.
"Teacher Fu Ye… Teacher bullied me!"
Seeing Wu Ling's pitiful expression, Xiao Wu immediately put on a stern face.
"Teacher Fu Ye, look at her!"
(╥﹏╥)
Fu Ye glanced at the trembling girl hiding behind him and instantly understood—Xiao Wu must have played some new game with her, scaring her half to death.
"Alright, your teacher was probably just teasing you. Don't be afraid."
He gently nudged Wu Ling back toward Xiao Wu, but then—
(⊙ˍ⊙)
His eyes caught sight of two small plum blossoms on Wu Ling's neck.
"Xiao Wu, you really know how to have fun…"
Not only had she marked him with those little love bites, but she'd also left them on her poor disciple.
"Teacher~"
"Hehe, my good little disciple~"
What ill intentions could Xiao Wu possibly have? She simply wanted to decorate her dear disciple with a few plum blossoms.
Besides, her disciple's soft, fragrant skin was perfect for such adornments.
Flender, meanwhile, stood frozen in shock at the sight of Xiao Wu and Wu Ling. Both were stunningly beautiful.
'No wonder Dai Mubai got beaten…'
But that didn't excuse the fact that his student had been reduced to a pile of broken bones!
Then, sensing Wu Ling's aura, a shrewd glint flashed in his eyes.
"Old man, if you've got nothing else to say, move aside. We're leaving."
Fu Ye had no patience left for Flender. If the man dared obstruct him again over Dai Mubai, he'd ensure Flender ended up in the same state as his disciple—or worse.
Just as Fu Ye turned to leave with Xiao Wu and Wu Ling, Flender blocked his path once more.
"What's the meaning of this? Do you really think I'm that tolerant?" A frosty edge crept into Fu Ye's voice.
Yet Flender remained unmoved.
"Boy, reaching the Soul King level at your age is impressive, but in my eyes, you're nothing special." Flender's face darkened with arrogance.
But Xiao Wu and Wu Ling burst into laughter.
"Soul King? Proud of that?"
They couldn't believe this old man actually thought Fu Ye was just a Soul King. His judgment was severely lacking.
"Step aside. Now."
Fu Ye's patience had run out. Being called a Soul King? That was downright insulting.
"Let me make this clear—I am Flender, dean of Shrek Academy. I can overlook you injuring my student, but that girl must join our academy!"
His cunning gaze locked onto Wu Ling. Earlier, he'd sensed her cultivation—Level 27!
With her talent, she could become a future Titled Douluo! If he could recruit her, Shrek Academy would gain another prodigy!
"Hah! You want my precious disciple to join your so called Shrek?"
Fu Ye was this close to laughing in his face.
"Indeed! Our academy boasts an exceptional faculty—three Soul Saints, including myself, and a Soul Emperor! Teaching her will be no issue!"
Mistaking Fu Ye's tone for consideration, Flender eagerly boasted about Shrek's strengths.
Fu Ye humored him—just long enough to dismantle his claims.
"Do you have mimicry training facilities?"
Flender faltered. "No, but our faculty is strong!"
"Can you provide soul power-rich meals daily?"
"Well… no, but we ensure students are fed!"
"What about accommodations? Private luxury suites?"
"That's… also a no."
Fu Ye's questions exposed the truth—Shrek Academy had nothing but a few strong teachers, two of whom were Spirit Hall fugitives.
(⊙_⊙)
"So this is the famed Shrek Academy?"
Done wasting time, Fu Ye prepared to send Flender to keep Dai Mubai company in the hospital.
Seeing Fu Ye advance, Flender snarled: "Enough! She's joining whether she likes it or not!"
His face twisted with greed. As a Soul Saint, he'd lowered himself to negotiate with a mere Soul King. If words failed, force would suffice.
A genius like Wu Ling could not be wasted under Fu Ye's guidance.
[Note: Flender's character isn't exaggerated here. If he associates with scoundrels like Zhao Wuji, how good can he truly be? Imagine encountering two seemingly weaker individuals and a prodigy—would you let them go?
In twenty years, he recruited over forty talents, yet only fourteen survived. The strongest among them? Qin Ming. That speaks volumes about his teaching.
As for the Spirit Hall's youngest elder? Aside from Yu Xiaogang, all others are at least sixty. Flender's academy? Barely a decade old.
Flender and Zhao Wuji were romanticized in the original. In truth, they're tyrants who prey on the weak.
Even Li Yusong is a wanted murderer. Only Shao Xin, a food-system soul master, lacks a dark record.
Remember the Meng Yiran incident? Had Yu Xiaogang not been present, Zhao Wuji would've killed for a soul ring.
But hey—this is a cultivation world. Factional strife is normal. I've simply written it realistically.]
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