Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were half-lying on the sofa, dressed in short chest-hugging tops and tiny hot pants, their arms and legs exposed.
Ning Rongrong's skin was especially good. Among the three girls, hers was the softest and most tender, like the flesh of a lychee—white and delicate.
This made Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing extremely envious.
Her snow-white skin was as flawless as fine mutton-fat jade.
Girls usually developed earlier than boys, and their figures were already well-shaped.
Especially Zhu Zhuqing—her curves were incredibly alluring, with a full chest and perky hips that captivated the eye.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu's body proportions were extremely harmonious, giving off a naturally pleasing beauty.
"Brother Fan, when we arrive at Heaven Dou City, shall we stop by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? After all, we'll pass by it on the way."
Ning Rongrong looked at Zhang Fan with expectation in her eyes.
"Sure. Once we finish the matches here, we'll go visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. I'd like to see Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo in action."
Zhang Fan shrugged and smiled at her.
"Great! I'll show Brother Fan how amazing my clan is! My Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa are super awesome!"
Ning Rongrong said happily, then kissed Zhang Fan on the cheek.
After that, the two embraced and entered a world of their own.
Zhu Zhuqing, hearing sounds from Zhang Fan and Ning Rongrong's room, sounds that vaguely resembled quarreling and perhaps even a little... punishment, flushed slightly.
How could those two be like this...?
She felt a twinge of jealousy and bit her lip, thinking back to her own beautiful moments with Zhang Fan.
Now it must be Ning Rongrong's turn to be with him.
She was a bit angry but did not regret her choices—after all, Zhang Fan had treated her incredibly well.
The next day.
They boarded a carriage, heading toward Heaven Dou City.
"My clan isn't far from Heaven Dou City. When I was little, I often went there with my family. I've even been to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. The direct descendants train within the clan, while the side branches go to the academy. Actually, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy isn't located inside Heaven Dou City—it's outside, just like how Shrek Academy is outside Suotuo City."
Ning Rongrong explained with a warm smile to Zhang Fan.
"I see."
Zhang Fan nodded thoughtfully.
Soon, they arrived at the foot of a mountain and stepped off the carriage.
"This is Heaven Dou Imperial Academy!"
Ning Rongrong pointed toward a mountain up ahead.
"In the mountains?"
Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"That's right!"
Ning Rongrong nodded.
"Built along the mountains and near water. A truly beautiful location."
Flender and the other teachers praised the scenery.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was about twenty kilometers from Heaven Dou City. Zhao Wuji and the others admired the beautiful environment.
Before long, they arrived at the academy gates.
"Stop! Who are you?"
Ten soul masters around eighteen or nineteen years old blocked their path, all dressed in yellow uniforms.
"We were invited by Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for an exchange. We're from Shrek Academy!"
Flender stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Lead the way."
The leader among the academy students looked over Flender and the group with disdain and sneered:
"You lot, coming out of the countryside, dare to exchange with our academy? Go back to where you came from, a bunch of beggars!"
His words were sharp and scornful, not hiding the contempt on his face.
Although some among Shrek's group dressed well, most wore plain clothes—making it easy for these arrogant academy students to look down on them.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy prided itself on gathering the empire's top geniuses. How could a bunch of "village bumpkins" deserve to exchange with them?
Hearing this, Xiao Wu was instantly enraged.
"Whoosh—"
She flashed forward like lightning and, with a resounding "bang!", kicked the leader straight into the air.
"Ahhh—"
A miserable cry echoed out as the boy crashed into a tree nearby.
The sudden attack caused the other academy students to panic and retreat in fear—none of them even reaching the thirtieth rank yet.
Xiao Wu's one move was utterly shocking.
Of course, had these Heaven Dou students not been so arrogant, Xiao Wu wouldn't have made a move.
"Such weaklings, yet so arrogant."
Flender shook his head.
"Maybe we shouldn't have come after all."
"I didn't expect them to be so different from the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team we fought before."
Zhao Wuji said, shaking his head.
At that moment, the students from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy scrambled away, shouting:
"You dare to attack us on the academy's grounds? You're challenging the empire's authority! Just you wait!"
Suddenly, a powerful voice rang out.
"What's going on?"
A middle-aged man in a silver combat uniform appeared, instantly reaching the fleeing students.
"Teacher Sun! They attacked us!"
The students shouted.
The man, Sun Buyu, glanced at the boy named Xue Beng and scolded coldly:
"Xue Beng, stop panicking!"
Then he turned to face the Shrek group.
"Why have you come to Heaven Dou Academy? I am Sun Buyu, an instructor here."
Sun Buyu was calm, not attacking immediately.
"We're here to meet Qin Ming. Your academy students saw us and immediately called us beggars and told us to get lost. Such fine manners you teach here."
Flender sneered.
"So you're here for Teacher Qin Ming!"
Sun Buyu was slightly surprised.
"You're from Shrek Academy?"
"Yes."
Flender said.
"To have produced a talent like Qin Ming, your academy must indeed be extraordinary. On behalf of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, I apologize for the earlier offense."
Sun Buyu bowed deeply to Flender and the others.
"Please, come with me."
"Fine then."
Flender and the group followed.
Behind them, Xue Beng glared at them venomously, his gaze especially hateful when he looked at Xiao Wu.
"You'll pay for this."
He muttered under his breath.
Not long after, a familiar figure ran over.
"Dean Flender, you're here!"
Qin Ming greeted them with a big smile, bowing respectfully to Shrek's teachers.
"Get up."
Flender said, pleased by Qin Ming's respectful demeanor.
"I've already spoken to the academy's higher-ups. They're very happy to welcome you. Today, you can rest and settle in. Tomorrow, I'll bring you to meet them formally."
Qin Ming quickly arranged accommodations for everyone.
"Qin Ming, you've arranged everything very well."
Flender praised.
Qin Ming chuckled:
"It's the least I can do. Without you teachers, there would be no Qin Ming today."
He was a person who understood gratitude.
The next day.
Zhang Fan, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing stepped outside for fresh air.
Qin Ming walked over, smiling brightly.
"Good morning, Zhang Fan! You're truly a monster-level genius. You'll become the brightest star on the continent!"