[Zhu Zhuqing's current favorability: 90%]
Zhu Zhuqing had naturally noticed the aggressive stares from the group across the room, but she didn't want to cause trouble for Brother Fu Ye, so she suppressed her irritation and ignored them.
Yet she never expected that Brother Fu Ye would sit beside her and pull her into his embrace.
o(≧口≦)o
Ma Hongjun's lustful gaze burned with jealousy. 'Why? Just because he's handsome? Because he's some pretty boy?!'
"Damn it! How dare this punk provoke me?! Today, I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget!"
Ma Hongjun was no saint, and now the wicked fire inside him had been stoked. He was like a man pumped full of stimulants—completely irrational.
"Fatty, stop! Just looking is enough. No matter how pretty she is, she's got nothing to do with us!"
Though Oscar had been influenced by Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's questionable morals, he still knew right from wrong.
Oscar gripped Ma Hongjun's arm tightly. Oscar might have his vices, but he wasn't a deranged pervert like Dai Mubai, who'd stoop to stealing other men's girlfriends or fiancées.
"Hah! Since I've laid eyes on her, it's my business! With a body like that, dressed so provocatively—she's clearly no good girl!"
By now, Ma Hongjun's lust had completely overtaken his senses. All he wanted was to vent his desires.
Fu Ye's eyes flashed with cold killing intent upon hearing Ma Hongjun's words, but he held back, waiting to see what the fool would do next.
Seeing that he could no longer restrain Ma Hongjun, Oscar turned to Dai Mubai, who sat nearby, head bowed in silence.
"Boss Dai! Tang San! Come help me hold Fatty back! I can't stop him alone!"
Oscar was at his wit's end. 'Didn't Fatty just purge his evil fire last night? Why is it flaring up again today?!'
But at that moment, a sly smirk curled Tang Chuan's lips. He knew the academy's unspoken rule:
'Those who don't dare to stir trouble are mediocrities!'
Fu Ye had stolen his woman. Now, he could let Ma Hongjun and Tang San charge in blindly—sacrificial pawns to vent his anger. He didn't need much—just seeing Fu Ye annoyed would be enough.
"Oscar, quit holding Fatty back. Didn't the dean say it himself? Cowards who avoid conflict are worthless. Are you fine with being a spineless weakling?"
Oscar froze at Tang Chuan's words. Though he secretly looked down on Tang San—his scar-faced brother—the other was still a genuine Soul Master. And what he said was the dean's teaching.
"Brother Chuan… isn't this going too far?"
"What's there to fear? The dean's got our backs."
Within moments, all six remaining members of Shrek—save for Dai Mubai, who had mysteriously vanished—approached the lavish wooden table where Fu Ye sat.
Yet Fu Ye seemed utterly unbothered, sweetly doting on Zhu Zhuqing under the pretense of helping her relax.
Zhu Zhuqing, understanding his intent, obediently sat on his lap, her delicate face pressed lightly against his chest as she slowly ate the shrimp he fed her.
"How is it? Delicious?"
Fu Ye's voice was soft, almost tender. Blushing, Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
This intimate scene played out right before the six Shrek members' eyes.
Glancing up at their approach, Fu Ye picked up another crystal-clear shrimp, popped it into his own mouth, then—under their burning, jealous glares—leaned down and transferred it straight to Zhu Zhuqing's pink lips.
"Mmm…"
Zhu Zhuqing stiffened at the sudden intimacy, but she didn't resist. Instead, she closed her eyes slightly, savoring the sweetness.
[Zhu Zhuqing's current favorability: 95%]
"Hey, punk! Get your filthy hands and mouth off that girl and scram out of my sight!"
Ma Hongjun, backed by five Shrek members, loomed over Fu Ye and Zhu Zhuqing aggressively.
These days, Dai Mubai was nothing but a paper tiger. The only reason Ma Hongjun still called him Boss Dai was because the guy funded his brothel visits.
In terms of actual strength? Dai Mubai had a 60-40 advantage over Ma Hongjun—for now.
But once Ma Hongjun obtained his third spirit ring, that gap would flip entirely. Dai Mubai would be crushed beneath him!
Among Shrek's current roster Tang San was stuck at the first spirit ring for ten years while Tang Chuan's third spirit ring was also stagnant for a decade.
Oscar was just a food-type Soul Master with no combat prowess.
As for those two new Level 21 Soul Grandmasters? They were barely worth mentioning.
And Dai Mubai's martial soul had already been 90% crippled.
The only real soul master left was Ma Hongjun, the fire-breathing chicken.
With his rising status and power, Ma Hongjun had grown increasingly arrogant.
"Brother Fu Ye, I…"
Zhu Zhuqing and Fu Ye continued ignoring Ma Hongjun's barking.
This was Zhu Zhuqing's first time being so close to a boy—let alone being fed mouth-to-mouth. Her heart raced.
"Be good, Zhuqing. Later, I'll take you spirit ring hunting."
Fu Ye gently patted her head before finally turning his gaze to Ma Hongjun's group.
"What do you want?"
Lazily reclining in his chair with Zhu Zhuqing in his arms, Fu Ye pressed another kiss to her flushed cheek, further stoking the envy of onlookers.
"You—!"
Ma Hongjun's fury boiled over. 'Since when does Shrek get disrespected like this?!'
"If you've got nothing important to say, leave. My little kitten and I need our rest."
Fu Ye's dismissive tone made Tang San's eyes widen in shock.
"Teacher Fu Ye?!"
Tang San's exclamation sent waves of disbelief through the group—except Ma Hongjun, too lust-drunk to care.
'A teacher?!'
Tang San never imagined he'd run into the instructor who had resigned early from Nuoding Academy—here, of all places!
"Xiao San, your memory's still lacking. After all, I taught you for four years."
'Ah, he recognized me. No matter.' Fu Ye smirked. 'Everyone here today will get a brutal beating—especially Ma Hongjun. If that fat fool walks away unharmed, I'll hang myself!'
"To hell with that! Teacher or not, if you piss off your Fat Master, you're dead meat!"
Ma Hongjun's rage peaked as he glared at Zhu Zhuqing, so close yet untouchable.
"First Spirit Skill—Phoenix Fire Wire!"
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