Wu Qi and the other two were not at the Grand Spirit Arena, and Flender was deeply worried about it.
He was truly concerned that someone in the city was hunting down talented youths.
Moreover, if Wu Qi became his disciple, his future achievements would surely be extraordinary.
There was a rumor that Shrek Academy's most outstanding graduate was now an elder of Spirit Hall.
That was pure nonsense.
But if he could take Wu Qi as a disciple, then decades later, that rumor might not remain false.
That entire night, Flender was distracted and absent-minded.
Early the next morning, looking exhausted, he gathered all the teachers and students on the training ground to begin training.
Just like in the original timeline, after cultivating through the night, Oscar successfully broke through to Level 30.
Uncertain whether someone in the city was truly hunting prodigies, Flender decided that sending the Shrek Six Devils out to hunt a Spirit Beast would greatly reduce the risk of pursuit.
Meanwhile, he would take the opportunity to have the teachers investigate the situation within the city.
Star Dou Forest.
As the three of them drew closer to the location marked on their map, trouble arrived as well.
They first accidentally entered the territory of a group of Rolling Mice. Rolling Mice were herbivorous Spirit Beasts and not particularly aggressive by nature.
Even so, the three were chased for more than a dozen li before finally shaking them off.
Before they could even catch their breath, movement sounded again nearby.
Wu Qi made a silencing gesture and pulled Chang kong and Ning Rongrong behind the trunk of a tree.
Before long, an elderly woman and a young girl pushed through the bushes and arrived at the spot where the three had just been.
"Grandmother, I don't want to leave you. I don't want to go to Exotic Beast Academy either."
The girl acted spoiled toward the old woman beside her.
The old woman gently stroked her forehead and said kindly, "Yiran, attending an advanced Spirit Master Academy is a stage everyone must go through."
"Don't forget, the Spirit Master Tournament is a little over two years away. When that time comes, Grandmother hopes you'll find a good husband."
Hiding behind the tree trunk, Wu Qi listened to the grandmother and granddaughter's conversation and immediately confirmed their identities.
They had arrived at Star Dou Forest only two days earlier than Shrek Academy. Unexpectedly, they still ran into the Unrivaled Dragon Serpent couple.
Chao Tianxiang was a Spirit Emperor. Because her attention was drawn to Meng Yiran, she had not initially noticed anyone nearby.
But her Martial Spirit was related to snakes.
When a gust of wind blew past, she sensed the presence of others and instantly looked around with vigilance.
"Since you're here, why hide? I'll give you three breaths. If you don't come out, don't blame this old woman for being impolite."
A trace of panic flashed through Meng Yiran's eyes. She quickly moved closer to Chao Tianxiang and assumed a fighting stance.
Seeing that they had been exposed, Wu Qi and the other two slowly stepped out.
"Please don't misunderstand. We're just passing by," Chang kong said with a polite smile.
Would Chao Tianxiang fail to notice whether they harbored ill intent?
From where the three had been standing, if they had launched a sneak attack earlier, Meng Yiran would already be dead.
Chao Tianxiang sneered inwardly and pressed them, "If you were merely passing by, why not leave openly? Why hide in the shadows?"
Ning Rongrong put her hands on her hips and shot back, "Hey, what do you mean by that? We were just passing through. Are we in your way?"
Seeing their youthful appearances and with Chao Tianxiang protecting her, Meng Yiran stepped forward and sneered, "Little sister, this is Star Dou Forest. Even if we kill you here, who would ever know?"
Wu Qi gave Chang kong a look. The latter immediately understood and said with a smile, "Senior, may we speak privately?"
He had the Pope's Token in his possession, the highest-level emblem of Spirit Hall, equal in status to an elder.
Anyone who saw that emblem would give face to its bearer. He believed Chao Tianxiang would be no exception.
However, Chao Tianxiang had her own concerns.
She could sense that Wu Qi was not weak; otherwise, he would not have ventured this deep into the forest.
If she were drawn away by Chang kong and the others seized Meng Yiran in the meantime, it would be troublesome.
Seeing that she remained unmoved, Wu Qi lightly patted Chang kong's shoulder and stepped past him.
"Senior Snake Grandmother, we're all sensible people. There's no need to play dumb."
"If we had attacked just now, your granddaughter would already be dead."
"If we can part peacefully, why make things unpleasant? Let's leave it at that. How about it?"
Chao Tianxiang's brows twitched.
Not many among the younger generation of Spirit Masters knew the title of the Unrivaled Dragon Serpent couple. Since they recognized her title, they likely had some background.
After a pause, she decided to probe further. "May I ask how the three young friends should be addressed?"
The moment Wu Qi stepped forward, Meng Yiran had already taken note of his appearance.
That noble, elegant bearing deeply attracted her.
"Grandmother, why waste words with them?" She beckoned at Wu Qi. "You, fight me. If you win, all of you may leave."
"Or you stay, and the others go!"
"What are you trying to do?!" Noticing her gaze, Ning Rongrong stepped in front of Wu Qi and said angrily, "The Unrivaled Dragon Serpent family sure acts impressively. I wonder how many moves you could last under Grandpa Jian!"
In her urgency, she could only bring up Sword Douluo's name.
"Sword?" Chao Tianxiang frowned.
On the continent, there were many powerful Spirit Masters with sword-type Spirit Weapons, but Ning Rongrong's tone carried absolute confidence. That meant this particular master could only be Sword Douluo.
The fused Spirit Technique of the Unrivaled Dragon Serpent couple could rival a Title Douluo in power.
Mentioning this would at most intimidate those below Title Douluo level.
They could only rival a Title Douluo, they were not actual Title Douluos.
Faced with someone as formidable as Chen Xin, their fate would be obvious.
Meng Yiran, seemingly oblivious to this danger, teased, "Little sister, if you die, your grandfather—"
Chao Tianxiang hurriedly interrupted, "Yiran, enough!"
Then she turned to Ning Rongrong and asked, "Are you all from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
At the same time, Wu Qi leaned close to Ning Rongrong and whispered a few words.
The Unrivaled Dragon Serpent couple were indecisive, and a mid-tier family like the Dragon Serpents was usually either suppressed or absorbed by larger powers on the continent.
Using the name of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect to make them back down was the best strategy.
An ordinary disciple's identity wouldn't necessarily deter them; Ning Rongrong had to reveal her true identity.
If Chao Tianxiang still refused to yield, Golden Eagle Douluo would teach her a lesson.
Ning Rongrong put her left hand on her hip, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit appeared in her right hand.
She straightened her chest and said confidently, "My father is Ning Fengzhi! Dragon Serpent family, if you don't want the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect to come knocking, step aside!"
Even children just beginning Spirit Master training had heard of Ning Fengzhi, let alone Chao Tianxiang.
"Miss Ning, this old one pays respects."
Chao Tianxiang's attitude changed, and she bowed slightly.
Meng Yiran covered her mouth, unable to believe it.
Earlier, had Chao Tianxiang not intervened, finishing her words might have earned the sect's lasting enmity, putting the entire Dragon Serpent family at risk.
"Senior Snake Grandmother, may we pass?" Chang kong asked with a smile.
When the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect appeared in the Spirit Beast Forest, it was natural she would be accompanied by powerful allies.
Chao Tianxiang silently breathed a sigh of relief—luckily, it had been only a verbal confrontation. If a fight had broken out, they would surely have died.
"Three young friends, please go ahead."
"Miss Ning, please convey my respects to Sect Master Ning."
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