Chapter 98: An Interlude Two Months Later.
Two months later.
Xuan Mo, as usual, returned from training and resumed his soul power training.
Two hours later, just as he was about to stop his soul power training, Xuan Mo's soul power cultivation unexpectedly broke through from level 36 to level 37.
Just then, "Kacha..."
"Brother Mo, I've broken through level 30."
Xuan Mo had just gotten out of bed when he saw Ning Rongrong excitedly push open the door and run in, her face filled with joy.
Xuan Mo's eyes lit up at the news.
Since Ning Rongrong had broken through level 30, Zhu Zhuqing must be close to breaking through as well.
So, Master and Flanders should be leading the Shrek team to the Sunset Forest to hunt for soul rings.
"Not bad," Xuan Mo said, looking at Ning Rongrong. His hand unconsciously rested on her head and touched it.
This action instantly made Ning Rongrong's face flush. Even the atmosphere in the room suddenly became ambiguous.
"Ahem..."
Suddenly, a voice rang out from outside the door.
Ning Rongrong, reflexively, broke free from Xuan Mo's grasp.
Then, like a log, she froze to the side.
Oscar stood outside the door, his face utterly awkward, unable to leave or stay.
Seeing Xuan Mo's cold eyes and Ning Rongrong's icy gaze, he immediately decided not to stay any longer, becoming a third wheel. Otherwise, someone might die.
"Old Mo, the master told us to go to the playground first."
With that, he scurried off, as if escaping.
As he ran, he cursed, "Damn it, Fatty, you're screwing me. No, I'm going to settle this!"
Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun, standing on the playground, slowly rubbed his nose and muttered. "Ah-chu!"
"Who's talking about me? Could it be Little Ao?"
Ma Hongjun recalled how, after seeing Ning Rongrong running towards Xuan Mo's room, he had abandoned his own plans to go there and instead pushed Oscar.
The thought made Ma Hongjun laugh uncontrollably.
...
When Xuan Mo, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar arrived at the playground, Grandmaster, Flanders, Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming, and Liu Erlong were already waiting.
"Fatty, how dare you..."
Oscar, upon seeing Ma Hongjun's composure, flew into a rage.
He'd been sent to fend for Xuan Mo, only to find himself a third wheel and nearly left there by Xuan Mo and Ning Rongrong. He wasn't getting any attention at all.
Just as Oscar was about to question Ma Hongjun, a hand suddenly rested on his shoulder.
Turning around, he saw Xuan Mo, his arm held by Ning Rongrong, glaring wildly at him.
"Oscar, aren't you back with the team yet?!"
Grandmaster's voice came from behind, giving Oscar a start.
Then, without saying anything, they immediately returned to their team...
After the Shrek team members stood before Flender, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and the Master, Flender took the lead and cleared his throat.
"Little monsters, Ning Rongrong has already broken through to level 30, and Zhu Zhuqing is just one step away from reaching level 30. So, we've decided that in a few days, as soon as Zhu Zhuqing breaks through, we'll head to Sunset Forest to hunt for spirit rings."
"Of course, there's one more thing to discuss, and that's regarding your third phase of training. Master will explain that," Flender said, turning to the Master.
At this moment, the Grandmaster, hands behind his back, walked up to the group and said, "After Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing obtain their spirit rings, we will begin the third phase of training. This phase will primarily focus on you. As for the specifics and training conditions, we'll discuss them later."
"As for the training period, it will continue until the start of the Continental High-Level Spirit Master Elite Competition. Xiao San has already gone to a suitable location for specialized training."
The Grandmaster finished his words and noticed Xiao Wu, already eager to try, clearly wanting to inquire about Tang San's whereabouts.
Without waiting for Xiao Wu to speak, the Grandmaster addressed Xuan Mo and the others, "Prepare well these next few days."
With that, he and the other teachers turned and left...
"Ah!"
Xiao Wu sighed glumly as she watched the Grandmaster leave, her brows thick with worry. "Where has Third Brother gone? It's been two months, and the Grandmaster hasn't revealed a single word."
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Xuan Mo and the other grown men clearly didn't want to interrupt, so they gave Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing a look, asking them to think of a way to comfort them.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, each seeing the helplessness in the other's eyes. Apparently, this wasn't the first time Xiao Wu had experienced this.
Ever since Tang San disappeared, Xiao Wu hadn't stopped complaining or grumbling to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Of course, the core of her complaints was Master, but as for her complaints, they were always centered around Tang San.
Xuan Mo watched Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing go to comfort Xiao Wu and said, "As the saying goes, a day apart feels like three years. Tang San and Xiao Wu..."
"What do you mean by a day apart feels like three years?"
Before Xuan Mo could finish, Ma Hongjun, like a troublemaker, interrupted him.
As Xuan Mo glared at Ma Hongjun, Oscar had already slapped him on the back of the head.
"Damn! Bitch, you're seeking revenge!"
Ma Hongjun cursed, glaring at Oscar.
"Fatty, stupid! I told you you were stupid, and you didn't believe me."
Oscar glanced at Ma Hongjun, clearly not admitting to the slap and merely waiting for revenge.
"Old Mo means one day apart feels like three years. You don't even know that? You're so uneducated and nothing."
Ma Hongjun nearly exploded with rage upon hearing this. Oscar mocked him like that. How could he tolerate this?
Before Ma Hongjun could even react, Dai Mubai rubbed his chin and said, "So, by that calculation, Xiao Wu's longing for Tang San feels like centuries."
Xuan Mo ignored Oscar and Ma Hongjun, the two clowns. He was about to agree after hearing Dai Mubai's words, but Dai Mubai's next words put him off.
"Ah, Old Mo. You're not envious, are you? I bet Ning Rongrong would be the same as Xiao Wu."
Xuan Mo, seeing Dai Mubai winking at him and teasing him, didn't hold back, his lips curling slightly.
"Oh, what about you and Zhu Qing? They've traveled all the way from the Star Luo Empire to find you, their fiancé..."
Before Xuan Mo could finish, Dai Mubai's face paled, and he quickly covered his mouth.
Then he glanced around and found that everyone's attention was not here, so he quickly breathed a sigh of relief.
However, when Dai Mubai saw Xuan Mo's playful eyes, he felt helpless and immediately let go of his hand, "Lao Mo, how did you know about this?"
"Are you stupid? The last name is Dai and Zhu, and they are white tiger and spirit cat. Anyone with some knowledge should know this."
"Then let me make a deal with you. Don't tell Xiao Ao and the others first. After all, I have my own difficulties."
Looking at Dai Mubai, Xuan Mo's mouth curled up again. After all, if he didn't take action to ask for some benefits now, he would be doing himself a disservice. So he stretched out five fingers towards Dai Mubai.
Seeing this, Dai Mubai said with pain: "Lao Mo, you are really cruel. Okay, five meals is five meals."
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