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On the other side, Shi Quan dragged Xue Beng and the others to the foot of the mountain. With a thought, the restraints on the other nine people, except for Xue Beng, were released. The nine immediately got up and ran back, looking at Shi Quan warily.
"If you don't want to suffer, then hurry up and leave." Shi Quan's gaze swept indifferently over the nine people.
One of the loyal lackeys looked at Xue Beng, who was still struggling on the ground, and quickly said, "Your Highness Xue Beng is a Prince…"
"Do you need to remind me?" Shi Quan's gaze instantly turned cold. "Scram!"
Looking at the Blue Silver King writhing beneath Shi Quan, the nine people involuntarily shivered and quickly scurried away.
After seeing the nine people run far away, Shi Quan slowly walked up to Xue Beng and unsealed Xue Beng's mouth, which had been restrained.
"Shi Quan, you actually dared to lay a hand on me! You just wait…" Xue Beng shouted loudly.
Shi Quan picked his ears and said indifferently, "Your appearance here today shouldn't be a coincidence, right?"
Xue Beng imperceptibly flinched, but still maintained his shouting demeanor, saying loudly, "I don't know what you're talking about. Don't think that just because you have the Prince supporting you, you can bully us as you please…"
"Alright, stop shouting." Shi Quan squatted down, quietly looking at Xue Beng and said in a low voice, "You came here today because you wanted to cause trouble for Shrek Academy, right?"
"I don't understand what you're saying!" Xue Beng's expression slightly hardened.
"Just like you came to cause trouble for me back then, wasn't it?" Shi Quan's expression remained unchanged, still calmly saying, "Listen carefully, I don't want to get involved in your Royal Family's affairs, but don't touch Shrek Academy for now."
Xue Beng still had a shouting expression, "Who do you think you are? Just a small noble, yet you dare to order me around!"
Shi Quan chuckled softly, his finger gently flicking, the Blue Silver King Martial Spirit was withdrawn, and the spirit power fluctuations dissipated. "Regarding Shrek, I am on the same side as you, but you should not get involved in this matter. I will handle it myself. That's all I have to say; you should consider it carefully."
With that, Shi Quan turned and left, walking towards the Heaven Dou Battle Team dormitory on the mountaintop.
As Shi Quan departed, Xue Beng's shouting expression gradually receded, replaced by a serious and somewhat unpredictable look. "He actually saw through my disguise. Is it because of the Jade Phosphor Douluo? Or is he just simply smart?"
"However…" Xue Beng looked at Shi Quan's departing figure, a smile playing on his lips, "…Shi Quan and Xue Qinghe's relationship isn't as close as I imagined."
Inside the dormitory, it was dinner time.
Yu Tianheng, Yu Feng, and the Shi Family Brothers, four big men, gathered at the dining table in the living room.
"Boss, you said Teacher Qin ran out so excitedly just now. What good thing did he encounter to be so agitated? It's my first time seeing Teacher Qin this excited," Yu Feng said while shoveling rice into his mouth.
"You can't even control your mouth while eating." Yu Tianheng shook his head. "When Teacher Sun came, it seemed like he mentioned who had arrived."
"Could it be Teacher Qin's lover?" Yu Feng's eyes lit up.
"I've never heard that Teacher Qin has a lover." Yu Tianheng's eyes also showed a hint of interest. "Should we go take a look?"
Since Dugu Yan and the others weren't there, the big men were quite relaxed.
Just as they were chatting animatedly, the dormitory door was pushed open from outside.
"Shi Quan, you're back?" Yu Feng looked at Shi Quan's figure and excitedly called out.
Yu Tianheng, on the other hand, looked behind Shi Quan, but unfortunately, he didn't see the figure he was expecting. "Yan Yan and the others didn't come back with you?"
"Sister Yanzi and Ling Ling are still Cultivating with Grandpa Dugu. They'll be back in a few days." Shi Quan paused, then continued, "When I came back, I happened to run into people from Shrek Academy. I heard them say that Teacher Qin invited them to our Academy for an exchange, and it looks like they're preparing to join our Academy."
"Shrek?" Yu Tianheng, who was nearby, looked excited.
Shrek was coming to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, didn't that mean his uncle, Yu Xiaogang, was also coming? Then wouldn't he be able to Cultivate and learn with Yu Xiaogang?
Moreover, it would be legitimate, and he wouldn't have to worry about Family issues.
In contrast, Yu Feng and the Shi Family Brothers slightly frowned upon hearing the name Shrek Academy. They didn't have a good impression of Shrek Academy.
"Shi Quan, where are the Shrek people?" Yu Tianheng asked, barely containing his excitement.
"On the west side of the main campus, the exact location isn't clear."
"I'm going to see my uncle. You guys can continue with what you're doing." Yu Tianheng got up directly and walked out of the house.
Yu Feng looked at Yu Tianheng's departing figure, then at Shi Quan. "Shi Quan, don't overthink it. Yu Xiaogang is Boss's uncle after all. It's normal for him as a Junior to go and pay his respects. Shrek joining the Academy won't affect us."
Shi Quan smiled and patted Yu Feng's shoulder. "What are you saying? Am I such a petty person? As long as they don't provoke me, I'm too lazy to bother with them."
"Hehe, you're right." Yu Feng chuckled. "By the way, what have you, Dugu Yan, and Ling Ling been doing for the past month? There hasn't been a single message, it's like you disappeared."
Shi Quan smiled mysteriously and said, "I was busy with some trivial matters. Sister Yanzi and Ling Ling will definitely make you envious and jealous when they come back this time."
Shi Quan had also thought about giving Yu Feng and the others a suitable Immortal Herb, but after weighing the options, Shi Quan ultimately abandoned that choice. After all, if everyone had one, then Dugu Bo would be even harder to deal with.
On the other side.
Qin Ming quickly settled Flender and the others. His arrangements made Flender and the others exceptionally satisfied, and the gloom caused by Shi Quan's difficulty had long since dissipated.
The dinner quickly began. Although it was impromptu, the dishes were naturally excellent compared to a small city like Soto City. Everyone ate with great satisfaction.
Yu Tianheng, who arrived midway, also joined the dinner after being introduced by Yu Xiaogang.
He got along well with Tang San and the others.
Only Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat distracted during the meal, sitting quietly to the side, eating her food, and barely speaking.
"Zhuqing, are you there?"
The stars hung high, and as the dinner was about to end, Shi Quan's voice finally came from outside the house.
Hearing Shi Quan's voice, Zhu Zhuqing put down her bowl and chopsticks, coolly said, "You all eat slowly," and then got up and went outside.
Outside, Shi Quan nodded at Zhu Zhuqing's cool figure and said, "Follow me."
Led by Shi Quan, the two arrived at a quiet square. This was the Heaven Dou Battle Team's exclusive training ground; no one else would come here except for the Heaven Dou Battle Team members.
"Zhuqing, this is what Zhuang Zhou asked me to give you." As soon as Shi Quan stopped, he took out a white, crystal-clear flower from his snow jade bracelet. It looked as pure as a white lotus.
Zhu Zhuqing took the flower from Shi Quan's hand and looked at him in confusion.
Shi Quan then explained, "This flower is called Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. It is an Immortal Herb that can moisturize tendons and strengthen bones, and clear the seven major and eight minor meridians, significantly improving both strength and physical constitution. First, consume the petals, then suck the pistil. You can then absorb the medicinal power of this Immortal Herb. When absorbing, activate it with spirit power and calm your mind."
"Immortal Herb?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Quan with a puzzled expression, not understanding the meaning.
Shi Quan just smiled lightly and said, "This is a good thing. Just eat it without worry. I will be your Protector."
Zhu Zhuqing frowned, looking at the Immortal Herb in her hand, and asked, "Why didn't Zhuang Zhou give it to me himself?"
Shi Quan then explained, "He has his own things to be busy with, and this Immortal Herb was originally mine. He exchanged it with me for some other things. His whereabouts are erratic, and we had agreed that if I found this Immortal Herb and couldn't find him, then I would just give it directly to you. It just so happens that you came to the Academy, so I don't need to go look for him anymore; I can just give it to you directly."
"Is that so?" Zhu Zhuqing's gaze then fell on the Immortal Herb in her hand. "Just eat the petals and then suck the pistil?"
"Mm." Shi Quan nodded gently.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, sat cross-legged, plucked the petals of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone one by one, swallowed them whole, and then opened her mouth to gently suck the pistil.
A moment later, Zhu Zhuqing was immersed in the absorption of the Immortal Herb. A faint jade-colored light spread from beneath her skin, completely enveloping her body.
As the medicinal effect was released, she changed from a cross-legged position to standing upright, hands resting on her full bosom, quietly absorbing the medicinal power.
On the distant hilltop, Tang Hao's tall figure saw this scene, and a glimmer of light couldn't help but flash in his eyes.
Immortal Herb!
"That Dugu Bo guy really has other Immortal Herbs." Tang Hao murmured softly, his tone betraying his uncontainable excitement.
In his opinion, the Immortal Herb in Shi Quan's hand must have been given by Dugu Bo. The fact that Dugu Bo had extra Immortal Herbs to give away indicated that Dugu Bo definitely had more Immortal Herbs in his possession. It also suggested that this Immortal Herb was not suitable for Shi Quan. Shi Quan's Martial Spirit was the same as Tang San's, so if it wasn't suitable for Shi Quan, it naturally wouldn't be suitable for Tang San. Otherwise, why would Tang Hao have allowed Zhu Zhuqing to consume this Immortal Herb?
"But is this Immortal Herb really that miraculous?" Tang Hao's scrutinizing gaze remained fixed on Zhu Zhuqing.
The night dispersed, and the sun rose in the east.
When the scorching sun in the east had fully risen.
"Meow—" A soft meow sounded, and Zhu Zhuqing seemed to awaken from a deep dream. Her beautiful eyes shifted, and her expression was somewhat bewildered.
"How do you feel? Has your strength improved?" Shi Quan's voice came.
Zhu Zhuqing then came to her senses and said in surprise, "I actually Breakthrough to Rank 30."
"Rank 30?" Shi Quan nodded. "It should be more than that. After you absorb a spirit ring, your spirit power Rank should have a significant Breakthrough."
"I'll check your body. The main effect of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone is to moisturize tendons and strengthen bones, and clear the seven major and eight minor meridians. The greatest improvement should be in physical constitution."
Saying this, Shi Quan summoned the Blue Silver King, which gently landed on Zhu Zhuqing's arm.
After a brief examination, Shi Quan gave his findings: "Your third spirit ring's upper limit is around 2,500 years, and it cannot exceed 2,700 years…"