Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 82: Bitten Again by Ning Rongrong

"Just one more day until we're back in Heaven Dou Imperial City!"

"Su Mo, I'll take you around when we get there. I know so many places in Heaven Dou Imperial City!"

As they drew closer to the city, Ning Rongrong was visibly excited.

Growing up in Seven Treasure City, which was close to the capital, she had often visited Heaven Dou. The thought of showing Su Mo around the places she used to enjoy filled her with anticipation.

That evening, the group stopped in a small town for the night, staying at a local inn before setting out again the next morning.

"I'm in such a good mood today, so I'll let you use me as your pillow for one more night!"

Perhaps because of her excitement or being unaccustomed to the new bed, Ning Rongrong quietly slipped into Su Mo's room that night.

Naturally, Su Mo didn't refuse and pulled Ning Rongrong up into his arms.

"Su Mo, let me tell you, there are so many fun places in Heaven Dou Imperial City…"

Snuggling against Su Mo, Ning Rongrong happily started listing all the fun spots and delicious foods in the city.

Bang!

"Hmph, fine, I'll leave!"

Some time later, a loud door slam and Dai Mubai's angry voice suddenly sounded from the room next door.

"That's Dai Mubai…"

"And the room next door should be Zhu Zhuqing's, right?"

"Looks like Dai Mubai finally caught a chance to approach Zhu Zhuqing when she was alone, but it seems she turned him down!"

Ning Rongrong giggled, quickly deducing the situation.

"Well, that's expected. Didn't you tell me Zhu Zhuqing still hasn't forgiven Dai Mubai? Of course, she wouldn't let him into her room!"

Su Mo chuckled, holding Ning Rongrong close. "That's why I'm better—I'd never turn you away!"

Through Zhu Zhuqing's stories and his own observations, Su Mo had pieced together the complex dynamic between her and Dai Mubai.

For reasons unclear, Zhu Zhuqing had never fully forgiven Dai Mubai. Though she agreed to use their martial soul fusion skill in battle, she did so only because she felt she was contributing the least to the team and wanted to increase her value.

Thus, despite not truly forgiving Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing forced herself to cooperate with him in battle, trusting him to perform their fusion skill effectively.

Of course, this was merely Su Mo's interpretation based on what he'd learned from Ning Rongrong and his own observations. He couldn't be completely sure.

Currently, the relationship between Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai remained awkward. Although they could perform the martial soul fusion skill, their personal interactions lacked warmth.

It was only natural that she would turn him away from her room.

"You're asking for it—I'm going to bite you!"

Hearing Su Mo's remark, Ning Rongrong blushed with embarrassment and playfully bit him.

Was it really about him not sending her away? She had come to him on her own accord!

She could tell Su Mo was teasing her, which made her embarrassed.

"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!"

"Hmph, serves you right!"

"I won't do it again, I promise! No next time!"

"Oh, so you're thinking of a next time? Not a chance!"

"…"

The two playfully wrestled until, eventually, they settled down to rest.

…

The next day, the Shrek team finally arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the most prestigious institution in the Heaven Dou Empire.

The academy's headmaster was always a member of the Heaven Dou imperial family.

"Wow! So this is Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"It feels like an entire city! It's so beautiful!"

"Look, there are so many beautiful girl students here! I can't wait to join them…"

The sight of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's grand scale left Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others marveling in awe. Ma Hongjun's eyes sparkled as he gazed at the female students.

Compared to the small, rural Shrek Academy, Heaven Dou Royal Academy was built like a fortress carved from a mountain and offered luxurious facilities beyond Shrek's comparison.

"Is this where we'll be spending our days now?"

"It really does look great!"

Several Shrek teachers, including Li Yusong, were also impressed by the academy's grandeur.

They felt a mix of nostalgia for Shrek and anticipation for the future.

Living at a place like Heaven Dou Royal Academy would certainly be more comfortable than Shrek Academy.

"Come on, let's go inside!"

"This will be our academy from now on!"

Yu Xiaogang was pleased with everyone's reactions, feeling reassured that his decision had been the right one.

With a wave, he led the group inside Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"Stop! Who are you?"

"Who allowed commoners like you into Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Aren't you afraid of dirtying the place?"

Just as they entered, a red-haired male student obstructed their path with a sneer.

Dai Mubai quickly clashed with the student.

By the time Su Mo reacted to stop them, it was already too late.

"So it's happening as expected…"

Seeing the confrontation, Su Mo sighed inwardly.

Apparently, Su Mo's presence hadn't been enough to change this part of the story.

Same time, same place, the same scene was unfolding.

If he could help it, Su Mo would rather avoid what was about to happen since it was this confrontation with the prince, Xue Beng, that would attract Dugu Bo's attention.

Before arriving, Su Mo had genuinely forgotten about this scene. It wasn't until he saw the clash between Xue Beng and Dai Mubai that he remembered.

"Dai Mubai, that's enough. Let it go!"

Su Mo still tried to get Dai Mubai to stop and avoid escalating things with the prince and potentially bringing Dugu Bo into the mix.

"Everyone, stop!"

At that moment, a new figure appeared on the scene.

It was Qin Ming, the teacher and team leader for Heaven Dou Royal Academy's battle team.

With Qin Ming's intervention, no one dared to stop Su Mo and the others from entering the academy—not even Xue Beng.

"Hmph, so you want to join our Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"With me here, don't even think about it!"

After Su Mo and the others entered with Qin Ming, Xue Beng, supported by other students, glared at their backs with resentment.

He then dragged his battered form away to find someone.

Clearly, Su Mo's attempt to de-escalate had failed; Xue Beng still intended to prevent the Shrek group from joining Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Chapter 83: Another Test for Shrek Academy

"These are Shrek Academy's eight exceptional students!"

"I believe their addition will make Heaven Dou Royal Academy shine even brighter!"

In the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's council room, Yu Xiaogang introduced the Shrek students to the academy's three Spirit Douluo-level board members, with Qin Ming by his side.

"Excellent, truly outstanding young talents!"

"Shrek Academy is remarkable!"

After hearing Yu Xiaogang's introduction, the three councilors were visibly impressed by Su Mo and his peers' talents.

"Your name is Tang San? Is your martial soul really Blue Silver Grass?"

"And you, Su Mo—your second spirit ring is truly of millennium quality?"

One of the councilors, named Zhilin, who had a martial soul of the Celestial Vine, turned his attention to Tang San and Su Mo.

Among the eight students, Tang San and Su Mo piqued his curiosity the most: one due to the Blue Silver Grass martial soul, the other for possessing a millennium spirit ring as his second.

"Yes, senior, my martial soul is indeed Blue Silver Grass!"

Tang San stepped forward and summoned his martial soul to confirm Yu Xiaogang's claim.

"See for yourself, senior!"

Following suit, Su Mo also stepped forward, summoning his spirit rings.

"It really is Blue Silver Grass, and that is truly a millennium spirit ring!"

Seeing Tang San's Blue Silver Grass and Su Mo's millennium ring, the three councilors were visibly excited—this was highly unusual.

"A Blue Silver Grass martial soul cultivated to level 33 at such a young age is extraordinary!"

"And Su Mo is impressive as well. Though his spirit power is only at level 25, it feels exceptionally solid. It almost rivals Tang San's! I wonder if the measurements were correct."

The other two councilors couldn't hide their admiration as they observed Tang San and Su Mo.

Seeing the councilors' astonishment at the excellence of Tang San and Su Mo, Yu Xiaogang and the others were pleased—this would secure their place at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"Let me test these two's resilience!"

At that moment, Councilor Zhilin made his move, raising his hands toward Su Mo and Tang San and exerting his spirit power.

Buzz—

Buzz—

Instantly, two powerful spirit pressures descended on Su Mo and Tang San.

Su Mo immediately felt as if he had entered Zhao Wuji's gravity field again; his entire body grew heavy.

But with only a slight narrowing of his eyes, Su Mo remained standing without budging.

Tang San stood similarly firm, unfazed by the sudden test from Councilor Zhilin.

"Good, let's see how long you can last!"

Praising them briefly, Zhilin gradually increased the spirit pressure on Su Mo and Tang San.

In general, spirit masters can only bear spirit pressure close to their level; anything higher is challenging to withstand.

Yet Zhilin found that even when he raised the pressure to the level of 25, Su Mo's expression remained steady, which surprised him greatly.

On Tang San's side, he increased the pressure to level 33, and though Tang San showed slight strain, he still stood his ground.

This showcased Zhilin's precise control, applying different levels of pressure with each hand.

"Are all your Shrek students this exceptional?"

The portly councilor, Bai Baoshan, couldn't help but ask Yu Xiaogang with admiration.

"Yes, all our Shrek students are outstanding like this!"

Yu Xiaogang nodded with pride.

For the first time, he felt that Tang San and Su Mo had made him truly proud. At this moment, he even found Su Mo more tolerable.

"Excellent, truly remarkable!"

Councilor Bai Baoshan praised and continued watching Zhilin's test.

Under Zhilin's pressure, the spirit pressure on Su Mo and Tang San gradually exceeded their spirit power levels.

"Ah…"

Eventually, Tang San struggled to maintain his stance and released his Blue Silver Grass around himself for protection, allowing him to withstand Zhilin's spirit pressure.

"Hmph!"

Su Mo also found himself forced to summon his Purple-Gold Spirit Hunting Spear for protection when the pressure reached level 31.

As the pressure increased further, Su Mo began to show signs of strain.

Su Mo felt that if he continued to endure, his Eight Spider Lances would be forced to emerge.

"Ah…"

Just as Su Mo was about to give in, Tang San suddenly let out a loud shout, breaking free from Zhilin's spirit pressure.

"He leveled up under immense pressure!"

Zhilin immediately understood and stopped applying pressure on Tang San. He also released Su Mo from the spirit pressure, seeing that he had reached his limit as well.

Nonetheless, Zhilin was very pleased. Su Mo had withstood nearly as much pressure as Tang San.

The other two councilors, both Spirit Douluo, exchanged looks of shock at Su Mo.

After all, the two were so many levels apart!

"Thank you, senior, for helping Tang San achieve a breakthrough!"

With an expression of delight, Yu Xiaogang stepped forward to thank Zhilin.

"It's your students who are excellent. Truly remarkable! And Su Mo is no less talented than Tang San. It's hard to believe he's only at level 25!"

Zhilin waved his hand, then praised Tang San and Su Mo.

Yu Xiaogang was thrilled at the first part, but the mention of Su Mo made him bristle slightly.

How could Su Mo be compared to his student Tang San?

Just a moment ago, he'd even started seeing Su Mo in a more favorable light.

"Yes, indeed—all our Shrek students are outstanding!"

Of course, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't voice his displeasure and instead praised all Shrek students.

"I agree!"

"Your Shrek Academy's integration into Heaven Dou Royal Academy has my approval!"

Zhilin nodded in satisfaction and gave his consent.

"Mine as well!"

"I agree, too!"

The other two councilors also voiced their agreement.

"I do not!"

Just as the councilors finished speaking, a voice of dissent came from the doorway.

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