"Hahaha, this is really interesting. This Yu Luomian actually thought of a very good way to select powerful Spirit Masters," Xiao Ze said with a laugh.
"It's pretty good, but it would be interesting if these selected people didn't cooperate well," Ning Rongrong nodded, her small face puffed out, continuously eating small strawberries.
"This is normal. After all, those people from Shrek and Thunder Academy basically can't cooperate well," Dugu Yan said.
"Yes, those people from Shrek pride themselves on being monsters, but their current strength is not as good as Yu Tianheng and Jade Heavenheart from Thunder Academy, so it will be troublesome to command them.
Yu Luomian will definitely let one of Yu Tianheng or Jade Heavenheart command. He doesn't trust the people from Shrek, but Yu Tianheng and Jade Heavenheart are not backline Spirit Masters, which makes it very troublesome," Xiao Ze said.
"Why think so much? It has nothing to do with us," Meng Yiran said.
"That's true, we just need to do our own thing."
"But are just six of us going?" Ye Lingling asked, looking at Xiao Ze.
"I wanted six people to go, but the Academy wouldn't allow us to go like that. They will definitely give us one official team member and some substitutes, but it doesn't matter," Xiao Ze shook his head.
"That's right. After all, this time, the Academy and His Majesty just want to show off their strength; they can't mess it up."
"Alright, don't overthink it."
...Half a month passed in a flash.
The Thunder Academy selection competition also officially ended.
Among the Shrek Seven, besides Ma Hongjun, who was strongly targeted, only Zhu Linlin was eliminated from the arena due to insufficient strength.
The others all secured spots with their decent abilities, but they sustained quite a few injuries.
Of course, Oscar and Ning Rongrong secured their spots based on their Spirit and Spirit Abilities.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was very ugly at this moment, not because Zhu Linlin and Ma Hongjun didn't get spots, but because after fifteen days, his one hundred thousand gold coins had completely vanished without a trace, as if they had disappeared into thin air.
Earlier, when he went to Yu Luomian for help, he was even beaten and thrown out.
Meanwhile, Flender was relatively happy at the moment. Out of a total of fourteen spots, Shrek Academy actually got five, which was very good.
However, Yu Xiaogang's gold coins were still missing, a huge loss.
On the stage, Yu Luomian and the two Elders had gloomy expressions.
They never expected that the students brought by that useless Yu Xiaogang would be quite formidable.
This time, Thunder Academy had truly disgraced itself.
But fortunately, everyone here now was from Thunder Academy. Yu Luomian could only comfort himself this way.
Yu Luomian slowly stepped forward.
"After half a month of intense competition, the Thunder Academy representative team selection competition has officially concluded!"
On the high platform, Yu Luomian's resonant voice echoed throughout the venue.
"I now announce the roster of the Thunder Academy team."
"Captain Yu Tianheng, Vice-Captain Jade Heavenheart, and the remaining main team members are Tang San, Dai Mubai, Yu Tiankuang, Yu Liuli, and Ning Rongrong.
Substitute members: Oscar, Xiao Wu..."
The students of Thunder Academy below listened to this list, and it felt very jarring.
They never expected Shrek Academy to give them such a big surprise; their combat power was actually so strong.
Among the seven main team members, there were actually three from Shrek.
There were also two substitutes, so their strength was indeed very good.
Despite this, there were many people who disliked them.
"Phew... It's finally over. If it went on for a few more days, I wouldn't be able to take it," Dai Mubai let out a long sigh.
"That's right, it's all that damn Fatty's fault. With my thin arms and legs, I had to fight every day; I almost died," Xiao Wu said irritably.
Ma Hongjun gave a sheepish smile. During this period, his status in the Academy was the lowest.
There was no other way; he really had gotten them into trouble.
The subsequent fights were indeed very difficult; even Dai Mubai was beaten to the point of spitting blood.
"Don't say anymore, it's good that we know the outcome," Tang San rubbed his shoulders. These lunatics from Thunder Academy were indeed a bit troublesome.
His own Spirit didn't have much offensive capability, and he was constantly challenged, which was really tiring.
Soon, everyone dispersed.
Ma Hongjun furtively glanced around, and after confirming no one was paying attention, he slyly leaned towards Dai Mubai, lowering his voice: "Boss Dai, we haven't been there for almost a month... Should we go?"
Dai Mubai frowned and glared at him angrily: "You still dare to bring it up? If it weren't for your messing around in the selection competition, I would have had a much easier time and wouldn't be so tired now."
Ma Hongjun gave a sheepish smile, rubbing his hands: "Hehe, Boss Dai, I know I made a mistake... How about this, I'll treat you tonight! I'll cover you for a month!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai raised an eyebrow, a satisfied arc forming at the corner of his mouth. He reached out and heavily patted Ma Hongjun's shoulder: "Sensible! Let's go!"
The two walked arm in arm, soon arriving at a bustling street in Heaven Dou City.
At the street corner stood an elaborately decorated pavilion, with a gilded plaque hanging above its main entrance.
Yi Hong Courtyard.
Up and down the pavilion, women in light, thin dresses leaned against the railings, some covering their mouths with soft laughter, others waving their sleeves to beckon customers. The scent of perfume mixed with wine wafted on the breeze.
It wasn't even dark yet, and many nobles were already slowly entering the pavilion.
A sharp-eyed woman in a crimson silk dress immediately twisted her waist and came forward, gracefully linking her arm with Dai Mubai's, saying sweetly: "This master is so handsome, this servant fell for you at first sight~"
Another woman in a jade green gauze dress was not to be outdone, smiling as she leaned towards Ma Hongjun: "Tonight, big sister will accompany you for a couple of drinks?"
Ma Hongjun's eyes narrowed into slits with delight, and he nodded repeatedly: "Good, good, good! Let's go, let's go, let's go!"
Dai Mubai, with a smile on his face, allowed the red-dressed woman to lead him inside, not forgetting to turn back and raise an eyebrow at Ma Hongjun: "Fatty, don't get drunk and pass out again tonight."
Ma Hongjun retorted indignantly: "It's not certain who will pass out!"
Not far away, Xiao Ze stared blankly at this scene.
"Well, I never thought I'd encounter something like this just walking down the street," Xiao Ze said with a laugh.
Ning Rongrong's eyes showed a hint of disgust: "Sure enough, these two guys are not good people at all. To go to a place like that is truly disgusting."
"Exactly, Xiao Ze, you absolutely must not go to such places in the future," Dugu Yan said seriously, holding Xiao Ze's arm.
"Sister Yanyan, what are you talking about? Having you all is enough for me. Can't you satisfy me?" Xiao Ze said helplessly.
Dugu Yan's ears turned red, "Who knows without trying?"
The girls covered their mouths, stifling laughter.
"Sister Yanyan is right. Even if you want to find someone, it should be me who finds you talented women with good backgrounds. These people are not worthy," Ning Rongrong patted her chest.