"Snake Woman, stop with the nonsense. Teacher Su Ran already told us not to disturb his students absorbing spirit rings. Now scram."
"Do you know who our Teacher Su Ran is? He's the Headmaster of Peach Garden Academy, and all the Disciples he teaches are exceptional talents, rare geniuses."
"Even if your old man were here, he'd have to be respectful. Do you think Teacher Su Ran would consider you anyone important? Don't disturb Teacher Su Ran's peace here!"
"This Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent is Little Ao's."
Zhao Wuji, with a fierce expression, reprimanded Chao Tianxiang.
These words infuriated both Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran.
Chao Tianxiang's Face darkened.
Meng Yiran's pretty Face also showed some indignation, and she couldn't help but speak up for her grandparents:
"My grandparents are known as the Peerless Dragon and Snake. Together, they can even fight a Titled Douluo. Can you stop spouting nonsense? You're truly unreasonable!"
Xiao Wu looked a bit confused and said to Tang San beside her:
"Third Brother, wasn't Teacher Zhao severely injured by this Teacher Su Ran before? He's been cursing Teacher Su Ran behind his back all this time, so why is he helping Su Ran so much today?"
"Shh."
Tang San made a shushing gesture, indicating Xiao Wu to be quieter:
"Teacher Zhao is trying to elevate Su Ran. We just need to watch."
"Elevate Su Ran?"
Xiao Wu still didn't quite understand. Even with a hundred-thousand-year rabbit brain, she couldn't quite grasp it.
Chao Tianxiang took a deep breath, calming her anger, and gazed at Zhao Wuji, saying:
"Zhao Wuji, you don't need to stir up trouble. If my old man were here, would you still dare to be so arrogant? At that time, you'd be the first one I'd teach a lesson to."
"Hehe."
"You little girl, what right do you have to interrupt when elders are speaking?"
"This Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent was severely injured by me, so it should rightfully belong to us, Shrek. This Snake Woman couldn't defeat me, so she's trying to distort the facts and use your influence to snatch it. She truly has ulterior motives."
"Snake Woman, you've miscalculated. Teacher Su Ran is from a neighboring academy and is very friendly with us, Shrek. No matter what you say, you won't fall into your trap."
"Teacher Su Ran, we'll be leaving now. We won't disturb your peace."
Zhao Wuji sneered, intending to leave directly with the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent.
This Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent had already been beaten half to death by him. If he didn't find an opportunity for Little Ao to finish it off soon, it would likely be wasted.
Moreover, with Su Ran present, and their hostility with the Snake Woman, if the Dragon Duke really came, it would be bad. This place was not suitable for staying long.
It was best to stir up trouble and let the Dragon Duke and Snake Woman seek an explanation from Su Ran.
This move was taught to him by Flender.
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling person. Zhao Wuji's attitude was so good this time that others might genuinely be too embarrassed to refuse him.
But Su Ran's eyes narrowed, and he directly shot a Peach Blossom Branch from his hand, which landed in front of Zhao Wuji, preventing him from taking the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent away.
Seeing that Peach Blossom Branch, Zhao Wuji's heart thumped violently, and a bad premonition arose.
Su Ran said calmly:
"Originally, I didn't want to interfere in this matter, but you've talked a bit too much, and now I want to."
This Zhao Wuji was truly cunning. No wonder the Snake Woman said he had a notorious reputation before. This was clearly an attempt to make the Snake Woman think he was in league with Zhao Wuji, so that when Zhao Wuji ran off with the Shrek people, he would be left to take the blame and Face the wrath of the Dragon Duke and Snake Woman.
"I'll give you two choices. One, you leave this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent. Two, we settle it according to the rules of the Spirit Master's world: a fight."
"One, one, one, one, I choose one."
"We'll leave this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent!"
Zhao Wuji blurted out, almost without thinking, showing no hesitation.
Zhao Wuji was sweating profusely.
Asking me to duel Su Ran, what's the difference between that and asking me to die?
Damn it, Headmaster, this strategy of using someone else to kill, which you taught me, isn't working.
Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran were completely dumbfounded.
This Zhao Wuji, he chose too quickly…
The previously fierce and violent Zhao Wuji was now filled with fear. How could he be so afraid of this young man?
Although they couldn't see the young man's Face, judging from his attire and voice, he shouldn't be much older than Meng Yiran, at most a Spirit King, right? How could he make a Spirit Saint like Zhao Wuji so terrified?
Could it be that this young man named Su Ran has an incredibly powerful background?
"Don't you want to know who will be fighting?"
Su Ran glanced at Zhao Wuji, his expression calm.
"Hehe, I'm already your defeated opponent, Teacher Su Ran. There's no need to fight, I concede. You can do whatever you want with this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent."
Zhao Wuji said with a fawning smile.
Only Oscar felt a bit regretful; this was his third spirit ring!
"Originally, I wanted to have Dai Mubai of your Shrek Academy duel my Disciple Zhu Zhuqing to determine the ownership of this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent. Since you chose one, then scram."
Su Ran said calmly.
"Ah, alright!"
"Huh? Wait? Who did you say? Mubai and Zhuqing are fighting?"
Zhao Wuji was already preparing to make a quick getaway, but then he belatedly froze.
In a somewhat distant position, Dai Mubai, who had been looking displeased, brightened at the words:
"Teacher, let me fight."
"I hate those who betray me the most in my life, especially when that person is my fiancée. I must teach her a lesson, and besides, I can win back the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent for Little Ao."
"Are you sure?"
"Hmm, she was only around level twenty-seven a month ago, she's no match for me. It's only been a little over a month, I don't believe her strength could have improved that much."
Dai Mubai said in a deep voice.
"Alright, then you go."
"Teacher Su Ran, this student of mine is stubborn. He wants to try. Can we still change our choice now?"
Zhao Wuji asked.
Su Ran smiled faintly, "Of course."
"Disciple Zhu Zhuqing's third spirit ring absorption was successful, and her Spirit Ability has been successfully attached and shared. The age of the third spirit ring is two thousand seven hundred years."
"Disciple Ning Rongrong's third spirit ring absorption was successful, and her Spirit Ability has been successfully attached and shared. The age of the third spirit ring is two thousand five hundred years."
"Host's spirit power has increased. Current host spirit power level: 74."
"Zhuqing, now that you've successfully broken through, come out and break your inner demons."
Su Ran called out towards the forest area behind him.
Indeed, two beautiful girl figures appeared.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were bright, looking straight ahead.
Ning Rongrong skipped and hopped, running to Su Ran's front:
"Teacher, we've successfully broken through!"
"The Spirit Beast Teacher chose is amazing! After absorbing this spirit ring, my second layer of Golden Bell is complete! I can start refining my bones!"
Su Ran smiled indulgently, stroking Ning Rongrong's pink hair:
"That's good."
Ning Rongrong greatly enjoyed Su Ran's head pat, shrinking her neck like a little pink cat.
Zhu Zhuqing: Well… I think I'm the cat…
"My Ten Yama Halls has also stabilized somewhat. It seems I can now communicate with the Yama Qi of the First Yama Hall."
Zhu Zhuqing said.
"Hmm, are you ready?"
"I'm ready, Teacher."
Zhu Zhuqing looked sharply at Dai Mubai opposite her.