Ning Rongrong thought back to her earlier outburst that had tarnished her image. Concerned, she turned stiffly to Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing. "I just… um…"
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged smiles and reassured her, "Rongrong, your reaction was actually quite normal. I almost lost it too, but in the end, you held yourself back."
Xiao Wu then glanced at Xiao Tian and whispered, "Brother, you're not going to just run off like that, right? This isn't the you we know."
Xiao Tian laughed. "Xiao Wu, you get me. We still have training, but the master's indifferent attitude and harsh tone really annoy me."
Xiao Wu saw the mischievous smile on Xiao Tian's face and knew something was brewing. She wondered what he planned to do to Yu Xiaogang.
If Yu Xiaogang had simply said the running was part of training, they might have grumbled silently but wouldn't complain openly. After all, the academy's facilities were basic—running with weights was expected. Seeing the truth but keeping quiet was fine.
But Yu Xiaogang went on with so many unreasonable excuses that it was clear he had nothing better to do.
Suddenly, Xiao Tian hatched an idea: since the twenty laps weren't impossible, why not make Yu Xiaogang run it too?
After all, Yu Xiaogang kept spouting deep philosophies. Strictly speaking, he was a strong attack spirit master, right?
Hehe.
Xiao Tian suppressed a smile.
Though he was only level 29, his soul power was already higher than Ma Hongjun's. And although he was a teacher, Yu Xiaogang was proud of his reputation—Adding fuel to the fire would be entertaining.
Xiao Tian quickly thought of a perfect candidate: Tangdou Wuhun Shao Xin.
As a fellow auxiliary spirit master, Shao Xin would surely be outraged if he discovered that Yu Xiaogang's "training" was just a way to force Ning Rongrong and Oscar into developing poor self-protection!
"Rongrong, are you sure you escaped unnoticed?"
Xiao Tian's sudden question stunned Ning Rongrong, who then thought carefully.
"At first, I believed I evaded my father and grandfathers' surveillance. But thinking carefully, I'm just a great soul master—not skilled enough to evade like that. Maybe the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect planted spies."
Xiao Tian smiled slightly. That was easy.
Ning Rongrong needed such candid awakening—her "CPU" starting to work again, as in the original story she was extremely naïve.
Fortunately, though she had princess syndrome, Ning Rongrong was still relatively innocent and basically listened.
In contrast, the "fairies" from Xiao Tian's previous life would not be born princesses—they'd have full syndrome and broken CPUs!
When Xiao Tian opened his eyes again, they glowed with sword energy.
Right. Xiao Tian had awakened his Sword Bone soul power, boosting his mental strength rapidly.
Sword intent perception!
Diluting his sword intent, he scanned the area and detected faint soul power about 200 meters behind and to the right.
If he wasn't mistaken, that was a spy guarding Ning Rongrong.
"Fifteen, transform into an embroidery needle, fly to the target I just locked, and bring that person to Teacher Shao Xin. Then have the sect spy lure Shao Xin to Shrek Academy's entrance."
Fifteen curled cleverly, shortening itself as Xiao Tian and the team passed.
Then it shot into the sky, flying toward the spy.
The hidden sect spy guarding Ning Rongrong felt a chill, having sensed the mental lock moments ago.
Suddenly, a tiny sword grew rapidly before him, becoming a small fifty-centimeter blade covered in sword energy, writing in the air:
"Your young lady has a mission. Come with me, or she'll tell Grandpa!"
The spy broke out in cold sweat and nervousness, quickly following Fifteen secretly.
He dared not oppose the little witch. If Ning Rongrong reported him to the two Titled Douluo, he'd surely be punished.
After wandering Shrek with Jian Shiwu a few times, they found the "fat teacher" Xiao Tian mentioned.
"Try to lure him to Shrek Academy's gate."
Jian Shiwu carved more words in the air.
Meanwhile, Shao Xin, walking along the road, mused that Yu Xiaogang's freshmen training had likely started under his guidance.
He was curious how the "master" trained them and who could defeat Tang San—there seemed to be powerful new students.
Deciding to check on them, Shao Xin left the office.
He had been to the playground earlier but saw no one, feeling puzzled.
Suddenly, a small sword zipped past, sticking into the ground before Shao Xin. Attached was a short note.
"Okay?"
Shao Xin looked around but saw no one.
Curious, he opened the note.
It read simply:
[Go to the college entrance and destroy it after reading.]
Though puzzled, Shao Xin walked toward the entrance. What was going on?
At the same time, after running two-thirds of a lap, Fifteen returned to Xiao Tian's body, who nodded in satisfaction—it was stable!
"Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, wait…"
Xiao Tian whispered his plan for their return, handing out signals.
Tang San and the others behind the women exchanged confused glances. What was Xiao Tian whispering about?
Seeing the girls so close to Xiao Tian, Dai Mubai, Tang San, Oscar, and the others felt a flicker of unease.
"Xiao Tian, what are you planning next?" Tang San asked first. Something didn't feel right.
Not just Xiao Wu, but Tang San also knew Xiao Tian's character well. The master had said nothing earlier, but now it seemed something was brewing.
P.S. This chapter shows Xiao Tian's keen intellect and resourcefulness in uncovering hidden threats while cleverly involving others in his plans. His use of Sword Fifteen as a spy-catching tool reflects his growing control over his unique soul powers, while the gathering tension hints at new challenges awaiting the team. The mix of trust and suspicion enriches their dynamic as they prepare for what's next.
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