...
With this in mind, Tang San's eyes narrowed, and he made a decision.
"I'm sorry, Mu Bai." Tang San shook his head and said calmly, "This matter is too big for me to help you.
I'll go find Dean Flander to handle it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang San turned around and prepared to leave.
"Tang San! You ungrateful bastard!" Dai Mubai was furious when Tang San refused to help him.
Losing all reason, he activated his Martial Soul Possession and roared as he lunged at Tang San. "If you won't lend it to me, then I'll take it myself!"
He knew that all of Tang San's hidden weapons were stored in that belt's soul tool. He had only one thought in his mind: to snatch the hidden weapons and kill Ning Rongrong!
However, Dai Mubai, who had lost his mind and was like a mad cat, was no match for Tang San, who was as calm as ice.
Even without releasing his Blue Silver Grass martial soul, Tang San easily dodged Dai Mubai's attack using only his unpredictable "Ghost Shadow Steps" footwork.
Then, he skillfully used "Controlling Crane and Capturing Dragon" with both hands, using the opponent's force against them, and with a quick pull and press, he firmly pinned Dai Mubai to the muddy ground.
"Let me go! Let me go!"
Dai Mubai struggled violently, letting out a beast-like roar.
Tang San remained expressionless as he skillfully pulled out several bone-penetrating needles coated with a special high-strength anesthetic from his sleeve and precisely inserted them into several key acupoints and joints on Dai Mubai's arms and legs.
It only took a few breaths.
Dai Mubai, who had been struggling frantically, suddenly went limp, as if all the bones in his body had been drained, and collapsed to the ground, leaving only his bloodshot eyes staring intently.
Seeing that Dai Mubai had completely lost his ability to move, Tang San carefully took out the bone-piercing needles again and put them into the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon.
"Boss Dai, you're being too impulsive. This won't solve anything."
Tang San stood up, patted the dirt off his hands, turned to look at Ma Hongjun and Oscar, who were already stunned, and ordered in a deep voice, "Fatty, Oscar, you two, stop standing there and go find Dean Flander.
Don't let things get out of control."
On the other side.
Seeing that Dai Mubai was being controlled by Tang San and hadn't made a move, Ning Rongrong, who had been waiting to watch the show, was somewhat disappointed. However, she didn't try to cause any more trouble.
She only had strong opinions about Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. Her impression of Tang San had always been quite good.
After all, Tang San's strength, talent, and sense of propriety in dealing with people all demonstrated remarkable composure.
Furthermore, Ning Rongrong had always been very interested in the endless stream of exquisite hidden weapons he possessed.
Seeing Oscar and Ma Hongjun rushing off to Flander for help, Ning Rongrong snorted and, holding Xiao Wu's hand, strolled leisurely toward Tang San.
Although Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai's relationship had deteriorated to the point of irreconcilable enmity, her friendship with Tang San had always been relatively good.
In fact, she had extended an olive branch to Tang San several times before, inviting him to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but Tang San had politely declined for various reasons.
Ning Rongrong knew that Tang San had always secretly loved Xiao Wu, but now Xiao Wu was devoted to Xuan Hao.
She herself also had a close relationship with Xuan Hao.
If Tang San chose to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School at this time, it would be equivalent to being inferior to him and becoming half a subordinate to Xuan Hao.
For a genius like Tang San, who is proud and extremely stubborn, it is absolutely impossible for him to accept such an invisible blow to his dignity.
However, Ning Rongrong, as the sect's heir, had a very shrewd plan.
Even if she couldn't recruit them into the sect, it wouldn't prevent them from continuing their cooperation in hidden weapons and business.
"Tang San, long time no see."
Ning Rongrong stepped forward and greeted him knowingly.
"Why aren't you staying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?
What are you doing here at Blue Tyrant Academy?"
Tang San took a deep look at Xiao Wu, who was being pulled along by Ning Rongrong. He saw that although she smiled at him, her eyes were clear and there was no particular lingering affection in them.
A sense of loss flashed through his heart.
"There were some problems at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so I can't stay here any longer."
Tang San composed himself and explained calmly, "The current Dean of Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong, is an old friend of our Dean Flander, so we Shrek Academy have temporarily joined here."
At this point, Tang San couldn't help but ask, "But what about you guys?
Why did you suddenly come here?"
When Tang San asked that question, a hint of expectation lingered in his heart.
He wondered if Xiao Wu had found out about the grievances he had suffered at the Royal Academy and had come to visit him on purpose?
However, as his gaze swept over the tense standoff between Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and their group, he sighed self-deprecatingly, knowing that it was probably impossible.
"We came here specifically to see Dean Erlong," Ning Rongrong replied casually.
Tang San was slightly taken aback, his face full of doubt: "You... know Dean Liu?"
"We're more than just acquaintances, we're very close."
Ning Rongrong's lips curled into a meaningful smile.
Tang San's expression immediately became somewhat unnatural.
Recalling Xuan Hao's vast network of influence in Heaven Dou
City, his heart skipped a beat, and he tentatively asked, "Could it be that this Blue Tyrant Academy... is also a property under Xuan Hao's 'Heaven Dou Self-Improvement Association'?"
"No, not at all." Ning Rongrong waved her hand.
Hearing this answer, Tang San secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If this was also Xuan Hao's territory, then he really needed to consider whether he should advise Dean Flander to find another place to stay.
However, before he could fully catch his breath, Ning Rongrong's next words made his heart leap into his throat once again.
"This academy isn't officially his, but Xuan Hao and Dean Erlong are very good friends," Ning Rongrong added slowly.
"In addition, they have a lot of cooperation in student management.
For example, if ordinary students in the academy encounter any difficulties, or their future career paths and development after graduation, Xuan Hao's Self-Improvement Association will basically help arrange them."
Ning Rongrong pointed to herself and said with a smile, "Moreover, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School actually has a deep cooperation with Blue Tyrant Academy.
However, we are mainly responsible for providing huge financial support, so we can be considered the behind-the-scenes chairman of this academy."
Tang San's expression changed again, his brows furrowing tightly.
Xuan Hao was in charge of the students' future, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was responsible for their financial lifeline… Didn't that mean Ning Rongrong could directly interfere in the internal affairs of Blue Tyrant Academy with just a word?!
Seeing Tang San's alarmed expression, Ning Rongrong burst out laughing.
"Oh, don't be nervous." She waved her hand to reassure him.
"It's not really about intervening or not, it's just that what we say carries a lot of weight with Dean Erlong, so it can have some effect."
"Don't worry." Ning Rongrong glanced at Dai Mubai, who was still lying on the ground unable to move, and said clearly,
"I'm a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment.
I just simply don't like Dai Mubai. We're still friends."
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong pulled Xiao Wu forward a little and said generously, "Besides, you and Xiao Wu are best friends who grew up together at Notting Academy.
Considering this 'brotherly' relationship, as Xiao Wu's best friend, I definitely have to take care of you."
Ning Rongrong looked around at the campus environment.
"Before, in Soto City, that place was too remote, and I didn't have any influence there, so I couldn't help much.
But this is Tiandou City, and my home isn't far from here. In the future, if you need help with anything in this city or at the academy, just ask. I'll definitely lend a hand if I can."
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