Zhuqing pursed her lips, trying her best not to laugh out loud.
If she hadn't known in advance that Leon was aware of the Douluo Continent's affairs, she would have truly believed him.
Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu also had strange expressions; how could he act so seriously with that look of indignant suspicion?
Tang San felt both angry and helpless, only able to look at Leon with immense resentment.
Along with Tang San's resentful gaze,
Dai Mubai led the group directly to the fourth test, telling them about Shrek Academy's history along the way.
Xiao Wu and the others listened to Mubai recount Shrek's history, occasionally glancing at Leon for confirmation, but Leon said nothing about it.
Shrek Academy would definitely not have succeeded without the main character's team; besides Flender's personal issues, the biggest reason was its lack of backing.
The Balak Kingdom wanted to sponsor Shrek Academy, but the condition was that graduating students must pledge loyalty to the royal family, which Flender refused.
Flender was right to refuse; if he had accepted the Balak Kingdom's sponsorship, the Academy would no longer be his. Not only would the Academy's students have to risk their lives for the royal family, but Flender and the others would also eventually have to risk their lives for the Balak royal family.
If you have no Sect forces supporting you and are unwilling to be a dog for the powerful, then this situation is destined for collapse.
This is also an unwritten rule, a hidden rule that exists everywhere, in all walks of life.
If you don't pledge your life to them, they will not only not support you but also suppress you and destroy you.
This behavior is called nobility here; in ancient times, it was called the monopoly of aristocratic families, and in modern times, it is called capitalism.
What's even more ruthless is this:
Those who reach the shore first pick up stones and smash everyone still in the water.
They are instantly eliminated the moment they show their head.
Even capitalists would weep upon seeing this.
[Group message:]
["Grass Grows Again": Leon, I have a friend who wants to know, is Tang San no longer considered Tang Hao's son?]
["Yan Yan": How long has it been since we discussed this? Why are you still dwelling on it?]
["Hu Liena": Look, she also has a friend! What a coincidence!]
["Little Princess": Is Tang San a Transmigrator Tang San, or Tang Hao's son Tang San? Is this question very important?]
"I am an Orphan": She cares so much about Tang San's identity; it seems her relationship with Tang San is not shallow, and it's not because of Tang Hao.
["Number Nine": This is actually easy to guess. Who would care more about Tang San's identity than Tang Yuehua?]
["Yan Yan": Tang San's mom!]
["Everyone":???]
Ah Yin was startled instantly!
Oh my goodness?
Her identity was exposed so quickly.
["Number Nine": Yan Yan, can you calm down? Tang San's mom died long ago. Could she have come back from the dead?]
["Liu Erlong": Besides guessing "his mom" and "his mom," what else can you guess?]
["Yan Yan": His grandma? His maternal grandma?]
["Number Nine": It's a good thing Tang Yuehua is already in the group, otherwise you'd have to add his aunt!]
["Tang Yuehua": Grass Grows Again, loose lips sink ships. Just stop asking.]
Seed Space.
Ah Yin knelt on the ground, her face full of despair.
She also knew that loose lips sink ships, but could she bear not to ask?
She couldn't do it!
Others might not care about Tang San's identity, but how could Ah Yin not care?
Because Ah Yin really was his mom!
At the same time, Ah Yin held a glimmer of hope, wishing her son was still alive, even though the answer was already so obvious.
["Leon": This question is meaningless. If you think he is, then he is. If you think he is a cuckoo usurping a magpie's nest, then he is.]
["Bibi Dong": Don't explain it to her. If Ah Yin hadn't died in the sacrifice, I would also suspect she was Tang San's mom.]
["Bibi Dong": How long until the next upgrade? I want to know about Tang Hao or Tang San's affairs; I estimate Grass Grows Again's identity will also be exposed then.]
["Liu Erlong": Old Woman, shouldn't you be wondering why your good Disciple is just like you, a heartless love-struck fool?]
["Yan Yan": Good point!]
["Hu Liena":???]
["Hu Liena": Yu Erlong, that's enough. Hurry up and go find Tang Yuehua to discuss your platonic love!]
["Tang Yuehua": Are you being polite?]
["Leon": About three days. What do you all want to hear about for the next upgrade? We can discuss it together.]
Shrek Academy.
Leon and his group, following Dai Mubai, finally met the early-game must-defeat boss of Douluo Continent, the Immovable King – Zhao Wuji.
As for Dai Mubai, he was at most a small monster.
Zhao Wuji sat there, drowsy-eyed, and seeing Dai Mubai lead five people over, he said with some surprise:
"Hmm? Someone made it to the fourth test this year? And five of them?"
Dai Mubai explained:
"These five not only made it to the fourth test, but they also all bypassed the second and third tests."
Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up, and he stood up from his chair, instantly becoming energized.
"All five of your Spirit Power levels exceed twenty-five. Not bad! It seems there are quite a few Little freaks this year."
"This is the fourth test. Pass my trial, and you can officially become members of Shrek."
Ning Rongrong and the others looked puzzled, curious about what this fourth test would be.
Zhao Wuji continued:
"My trial is not simple. It tests your experience in actual combat. Since you are all Geniuses who bypassed the second and third tests, I will personally play with you."
"I'll give you the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn to discuss. After that, if you can withstand my attacks for the duration of one stick of incense, you will all have passed the trial."
Leon couldn't help but complain.
Indeed!
Zhao Wuji was just that annoying; he wouldn't behave until he got a good beating from the rat.
"No."
Before Leon and the five could respond, Dai Mubai spoke first, refusing.
"Hmm?"
Zhao Wuji glared at him and retorted irritably, "What's wrong with it? The Dean isn't here, I'm the highest authority in the Academy. If I say it's fine, it's fine."
Dai Mubai stepped forward and whispered in Zhao Wuji's ear, "Teacher Zhao, do you see how I look right now?"
Zhao Wuji pouted, "Useless. As a Shrek student, to be beaten up like this."
Dai Mubai also felt depressed and said in a low voice:
"I was beaten by that guy named Leon, one of those five. If you change the rules for the fourth test now, they'll think I'm interfering and deliberately retaliating against them."
Zhao Wuji looked at Leon with some surprise, then at Dai Mubai, not quite understanding, and asked:
"Are you sure?"
"That kid looks younger than you. You actually couldn't beat him?"
Dai Mubai nodded.
Zhao Wuji patted Dai Mubai's shoulder and said, "Isn't that perfect? I'll test them and help you vent your anger at the same time."
Dai Mubai was also exhausted!
"Teacher Zhao."
"They are all going to Shrek, and I can't beat Leon. If you help me vent my anger today, will my life be easy afterward?"