...
"They went to Blue Tyrant Academy, I suppose."
Dugu Yan shrugged and casually replied, "Although Blue Tyrant Academy is nominally your territory now, and you even almost changed its name, everyone knows that you're just a figurehead and have never interfered with its internal management.
Students of Blue Tyrant Academy usually only selectively join our Heavenly Fighting Self-Improvement Association after graduating or meeting certain requirements."
"Besides, isn't that old miser Flander an old acquaintance of Liu Erlong, the dean of Blue Tyrant Academy?
I heard that when they were young, together with that good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang, they formed some kind of famous 'Golden Iron Triangle' combination that shook the continent.
Shrek Academy brought their whole families all the way from Soto City to seek refuge, but now that they've been kicked out, they can't very well slink back to that godforsaken village, can they?
Naturally, they can only go and seek refuge with their old flame."
"I see." Xuan Hao nodded slightly. "What about Qin Ming?"
"Teacher Qin Ming also felt too ashamed to stay any longer, so he went to Blue Tyrant Academy with Shrek Academy."
Dugu Yan sighed, her tone tinged with regret:
"After all, the impact of this incident was too terrible.
He had personally guaranteed that the Shrek students would be recruited, but on their very first day at the school, they caused such a huge riot that almost resulted in bloodshed.
Even though everyone with eyes could see that Xue Beng started the trouble by being foul-mouthed, things still escalated, and even Prince Xue Xing, who was known for protecting his own, personally stepped in to put pressure on them."
"Something like this, which involves the royal family's reputation and a student riot, always has to be taken the blame to quell public anger.
Teacher Qin Ming is straightforward and didn't want to cause trouble for the three education committee members, Meng Shenji, so he had no choice but to resign and leave on his own initiative."
After hearing this convoluted story, Xuan Hao frowned slightly, tapping his fingers lightly on the sofa armrest as if he were pondering something, and his expression did not look very happy.
Seeing his expression, Dugu Yan tilted her head in confusion:
"What's wrong? You seem a little unhappy?
Didn't you dislike the Shrek academy students when you were in Soto City?
Now that they've been kicked out of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, shouldn't you be happy?"
"That's easy."
Before Xuan Hao could speak, Ning Rongrong, sitting to the side, chimed in, rolling her eyes and saying, "If Shrek Academy obediently stays at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, then they're right under his nose, in his completely controlled territory.
At that point, whether he molds them or not is entirely up to him.
That's called 'closing the door to beat the dog'!"
Ning Rongrong curled her lip:
"But now, those Shrek alumni have actually been taken away because of this trivial matter, and are out of his direct control.
He's lost a whole bunch of toys he could use to amuse himself and scheme against others, how could he possibly be happy?"
"..."
Xuan Hao stared at Ning Rongrong speechlessly, his lips twitching wildly:
"What kind of image do you have of me?
Do you think of me as some kind of mentally ill, controlling psychopath?"
"Tch, do you think I don't know what kind of person you are?"
Ning Rongrong retorted mercilessly. "You're a typical petty, vengeful troublemaker!
If I upset you, you'll chase me to the ends of the earth to get revenge."
Ning Rongrong leaned forward, lowered her voice, and patted her chest to assure them, "But don't worry, even if those Shrek academy guys have gone to Blue Tyrant Academy now, I still have ways to help you continue to take revenge on them.
I'll definitely make sure they're dealt with clearly!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Hao became even more puzzled:
"You? What method do you have?"
"Are you forgetful because you're so important?"
Ning Rongrong raised her delicate chin, showing off with a smug look, "Ever since you went and wrecked Blue Tyrant Academy and gave Liu Erlong a good beating, my father saw the potential in the commoner soul master students there.
In order to help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School expand its influence, he directly invested in Blue Tyrant Academy.
Now, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the largest board member of Blue Tyrant Academy!"
"But you were so focused on collecting your 'protection money' back then that you didn't care about the specifics of these business operations at all, so it's normal that you didn't know anything about it," Ning Rongrong said with a mischievous smile.
"So, as the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I can actually legitimately interfere in the daily management of Blue Tyrant Academy.
As long as I tell my dad, or if all else fails, I can just go and beg Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Sword, and they'll definitely help me!"
"That sounds tempting, but..."
Xuan Hao helplessly reached out and ruffled Ning Rongrong's eager head, interrupting her grand plan: "Stop thinking about those things.
Put away your little scheme to stir up trouble.
Blue Tyrant Academy is, after all, Liu Erlong's territory now, and that woman has a terrible temper.
We've reached a certain understanding; we don't need to go to someone else's territory and cause trouble for those Shrek Academy punks, creating unnecessary problems."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong obediently nodded, instead of her usual unreasonable behavior:
"Alright then, since you've said so, I'll listen to you and won't cause any trouble."
Seeing Ning Rongrong agree so readily, Xuan Hao was slightly surprised.
But then he thought, this girl has experienced quite a few big events and knows what's important; she's probably really grown up and become sensible.
Therefore, he did not delve too deeply into the matter.
"Alright, it's getting late. So much has happened today, everyone must be tired.
Those who need to rest should go back to their rooms and get some rest."
Xuan Hao stood up and stretched.
"I have some things to take care of tonight.
The nascent soul core I just condensed is still not very stable. I need to go to Sunset Forest outside the city tonight and use the extreme environment of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to stabilize my cultivation.
I probably won't be back until tomorrow afternoon."
Then, Xuan Hao stepped forward and gently hugged each of Na'er, Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing.
When it was Ning Rongrong's turn, he even pinched her cheek, which made the little girl pout and act coquettishly.
After giving his instructions, Xuan Hao didn't linger.
He turned and walked to the balcony, his figure flashing as he transformed into a golden streak of light, soaring into the sky and quickly disappearing into the vast night of Tian Dou City, flying at full speed towards the Sunset Forest.
...
On the balcony of the penthouse suite.
A gentle evening breeze ruffled the girls' hair.
Xiao Wu leaned on the railing, watching Xuan Hao disappear completely into the horizon.
She suddenly turned her head, staring at Ning Rongrong beside her with a mischievous smile on her lips, and asked suspiciously, "Rongrong, you... agreed too readily just now, didn't you?"
"If you, Miss Ning, could be so obedient and not join in the fun and cause trouble... then the sun would probably rise in the west tomorrow!
Tell me honestly, what exactly are you plotting with all that wickedness in your head?"
"Hehe, Xiao Wu understands me best!"
Seeing that Xuan Hao had already walked far away, Ning Rongrong's previous obedient and docile facade vanished instantly.
She turned around, plopped down on the sofa, crossed her legs, and her eyes gleamed with excitement and cunning.
"Xuan Hao rejected me just now simply because Lanba Academy is Liu Erlong's territory. Don't you know what kind of person he is?
He seems powerful and domineering, but in reality, he's the kind of guy who 'punches outsiders hard but is subservient to his own people.'
Since he has already regarded Liu Erlong as a potential ally in his camp, he will naturally consider her feelings and doesn't want to personally get involved and continue to engage in those petty acts of bullying."
Ning Rongrong snorted coldly and slammed her hand on the table domineeringly:
"But just because he can't do it doesn't mean we can't!"
"The rest of Shrek Academy are one thing, we'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with them later. But..."
Ning Rongrong's eyes sharpened. "That good-for-nothing master Yu Xiaogang made Xuan Hao so unhappy back in Soto City!"
"This shameless hypocrite dares to brazenly show up on our turf and get in our way?
Hmph, if I don't find an opportunity to go to Blue Tyrant Academy and give him a good 'care,' and completely destroy that good-for-nothing master's mentality and ruin his reputation..."
"Then I won't be called Ning Rongrong anymore!"
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