The newcomer was dressed in black tight-fitting clothes, with a slender build, a cold expression, and eyes as sharp as a hawk's. Simply standing there, he gave off an invisible sense of pressure.
It was the Magic Eagle Douluo summoned by Lin Feng, Zhang Yang!
Bei Bei was quick to react, immediately stepping forward with a fawning smile and cupping his hands in a respectful greeting.
"Teacher, this is a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!"
"We were just... having a brief exchange here, we didn't actually start a fight."
Was the academy's security efficiency really this high? Er Ming's aura had only just burst out for a few seconds, and the law enforcement officer was already here?
Da Ming, who was beside him, also reacted extremely quickly. He pressed down on Er Ming, who still wanted to say something, while firmly squeezing his shoulder to signal him to stay calm.
"Yes, yes, teacher, it really is a misunderstanding!"
As Da Ming spoke, he frantically winked at Er Ming.
If they kept making a scene, they would really have to pack their bags and leave!
Although Er Ming felt aggrieved, he knew the importance of the big picture.
He gritted his teeth and retracted his aura.
Zhang Yang coldly scanned the crowd, ignoring their explanations.
He slowly raised his hand, holding a compass-like spirit tool in his palm, which was currently flashing with a piercing red light.
"Misunderstanding?" Zhang Yang's tone was flat. "Regardless of whether you directly clashed or not."'
"Within Shrek Academy, releasing spirit power fluctuations that exceed a certain threshold outside of the Soul Fighting Arena is considered a private duel."
"The red light on this device doesn't lie."
As he spoke, he shook the spirit tool in his hand.
"Considering you haven't caused any substantive damage and there are no casualties."
"I won't make things difficult for you." Hearing this, Da Ming, Qian Duoduo, and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
Good, it seemed there was still room for maneuver.
"However, rules are rules."
"Since you have violated the regulations, you must come with me to file a record."
Upon hearing this, Er Ming immediately became displeased. His large eyes glared as he spoke in a muffled, booming voice.
"Does this even count?"
"We didn't even start fighting!"
"I was just scaring this shameless fellow who crowded us."
"Your academy's management is a bit too overbearing!"
Thinking of himself as the dignified Titan Giant Ape who walked as he pleased in the Star Dou Great Forest, when had he ever suffered this kind of humiliation?
He hadn't even used a Spirit Ability, just leaked a bit of aura, and yet he was being taken in for a record?
This was simply bullying the beast too much!
Hearing this, Zhang Yang's brow twitched slightly.
"Any objections?"
With just those two words, Da Ming knew that this fellow was also someone with a bad temper.
What exactly was going on with this academy?
How come the teachers here had tempers worse than the last?
"No objections! No objections!"
Da Ming quickly pulled Er Ming behind him and said with a face full of smiles.
As he spoke, he pinched Er Ming hard again, causing Er Ming to grimace in pain, though he could only swallow the words that were at the tip of his tongue.
Zhang Yang gave a light snort and then looked toward Qian Duoduo and the others.
"And you?"
Although Qian Duoduo was also unhappy, he knew better than to pick a fight he couldn't win right now.
"No objections, we have no objections either." Qian Duoduo quickly waved his hands. "Since there are no objections, follow me."
Zhang Yang turned around and led the group toward the Law Enforcement Office on one side of the plaza.
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Inside the Law Enforcement Office
Although it was just a simple inquiry and registration, it still took quite a while.
Once the record was finished, Da Ming, Qian Duoduo, and the others thought the matter was over and were preparing to leave.
"Wait."
Zhang Yang closed the record book and said calmly.
"The record is done; next is the punishment."
"According to academy regulations, unauthorized release of Titled Douluo level spirit power pressure within the campus disturbs public order."
"Each person is fined ten thousand gold coin."
"What?!"
"A fine?!"
"Ten thousand?!"
Several cries of shock rang out almost simultaneously.
Da Ming and Er Ming's eyes widened.
Even Qian Duoduo had a look of utter bewilderment.
Filing a record was one thing, but why was there a fine?
And it was ten thousand gold coin?!
This was robbery!
"Teacher, this..."Er Ming had a bitter face, his previous arrogant air long gone.
"Can we pay a little less? This is just too much..."
"We still have an urgent use for this; we need to find a house later..."As Spirit Beasts who had cultivated into human form, although Da Ming and Er Ming had spent some time in the human World and managed the Clear Sky Sect.
In their bones, they were still Spirit Beasts after all. They had no real concept of money and didn't use it much.
While the Clear Sky Sect had some reserves, most of it had been squandered by Tang San years ago to build the Tang Sect or for other reasons.
The gold coin they had brought with them now was actually not much; they didn't even have ten thousand gold coin.
Zhang Yang looked at Er Ming expressionlessly, his tone icy.
"No."
"This is to give you a lesson so you don't repeat the offense."
"If you don't want to pay the fine, that's fine too."
He pointed to a heavy iron door inside.
"Then go stay in the Confinement Room."
"You'll be released whenever someone brings the money to redeem you."
"..."Er Ming's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
The Confinement Room?
Waiting to be redeemed?
This was simply a supreme humiliation!
Seeing Er Ming's defeated look, Qian Duoduo, who was standing to the side, was absolutely delighted.
Refreshing! Too refreshing!
Weren't you very arrogant just now?
Didn't you look down on people just now?
Didn't you say our academy was trash just now?
What's wrong now?
You can't even produce a mere ten thousand gold coin? Paupers!
Qian Duoduo felt that most of the resentment he had felt earlier had dissipated, and his whole being felt invigorated.
He deliberately and slowly pulled a heavy bag out of his storage soul tool."Oh my, why are there so many money bags?"As he spoke, he pulled out a second bag, a third bag...
Each bag that landed on the table made a crisp and pleasant "clink," the sound of money colliding.
Qian Duoduo feigned surprise as he patted the pile of money bags, his eyes looking at Er Ming mockingly.
"This one bag seems to be exactly ten thousand gold coin, doesn't it?"
"Oh dear, it's too much, too much. Carrying it is quite a burden."
That punchable look was simply a naked mockery!
Beside him, the corners of Bei Bei's mouth kept twitching. His own Vice Dean was being... too childish, wasn't he? He was deliberately trying to disgust them!
He wanted to speak up and advise Qian Duoduo not to do this; after all, the other party was a Super Douluo, and it would be hard to settle things if they were truly provoked.
But Qian Duoduo was in high spirits right now, so how could he listen to advice? Looking at Qian Duoduo's face, Er Ming's teeth itched with rage, and his fists clenched until they creaked.
"You...!"He was just about to erupt when Da Ming pulled him back.
Da Ming took a deep look at the smug Qian Duoduo who was paying the fine, a faint, imperceptible glint flashing in his eyes.
Then, he turned his head and patted Er Ming's shoulder with a look of 'sorrow.'
"Second brother..."
"It seems you'll have to suffer and stay here for a while."
"..."
Er Ming was stunned for a moment, then looked at Da Ming. Their gazes met in the air, and in almost an instant, Er Ming understood the meaning in Da Ming's eyes.
Da Ming: [This fool is rich, I'll rob him later!]
Er Ming: [Got it! Rob him clean! Redeem me! We can even make a profit!]
The fire of anger in Er Ming's heart instantly subsided, replaced by a secret thrill of excitement.
He nodded heavily, pretending to be deeply wronged, and said with grief and indignation:
"Fine!"
"Big brother! You must come to redeem me quickly!"
"I'll wait for you inside!"Meanwhile, Qian Duoduo was still happily watching this scene.
You two paupers, finally suffering, aren't you? What's the use of having ability if you have no money? You'll still have to endure hardship!
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
I hope all of you are enjoying this story so far. I would appreciate some Power Stones if you can spare any. Thank you.