Chapter 209 Final Arrangements.
"Things aren't that simple."
Chen Xin, with Ning Rongrong's arm around his, strolled over, followed by a restrained Xuan Mo.
"Senior Sword Douluo."
Chen Xin merely nodded slightly in return for Flander's bow, then looked at Tang San, "We can protect this kid for a while, but not forever. Although we repelled Ghost and Yue Guan this time, those people will never let it go."
"Uncle Sword..."
Ning Fengzhi's lips moved slightly upon seeing this.
But before he could speak, Chen Xin interrupted him, ignoring even Ning Rongrong, who was shaking his arm, trying to stop him. Instead, he continued, "That's just how it is, unless..."
"Sword Douluo, there's no need to worry."
At this moment, Grandmaster stepped forward, cupped his hands slightly, and said, "We already knew this, so we had already made plans."
"Oh?"
"Hmph! Who cares about plans or not."
At this moment, Dugu Bo intervened, grabbed Tang San's shoulder, and said very toughly, "If you won't protect him, I will! Little monster, I want to see who dares to touch a hair on your head!"
In an instant, the atmosphere changed.
Chen Xin was also displeased upon seeing this.
Seeing the atmosphere change like this, Ning Fengzhi also smoothed things over, "Alright everyone, now that we've rescued him, let's head back to the academy first, and then set off with the main force."
"That's right, that's right, Sect Master Ning is right."
After Flander and Ning Fengzhi handled it, the previous atmosphere quickly dissipated, and after everyone adjusted, they prepared to return to Shrek Academy.
However, on the way back...
"Kid, you did well."
Chen Xin looked at Xuan Mo coldly, and before Xuan Mo could respond, he continued,
"Although Feng Zhi and Rong Rong have already approved of you, if you don't pass my and Old Bones' tests, then it's all off the table. You should know that, right?"
Seeing the slight displeasure in Chen Xin's eyes, Xuan Mo was speechless. This was simply the older generation being reluctant to let go.
Faced with Chen Xin's question, Xuan Mo naturally showed unwavering determination, immediately promising that he would accept any test. A hint of satisfaction flashed in Chen Xin's eyes. But it was only a hint; the majority of his displeasure remained.
Shrek Academy.
"Master, what did you call us here for?"
Not long after returning to Shrek Academy, the Master summoned the Shrek Academy participants and Mu Lin to the conference room, saying there was something to discuss.
"This is related to the upcoming finals."
Grandmaster glanced at everyone, his gaze lingering on Xuan Mo, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu for a moment, before saying, "During this time, Xuan Mo has already broken through level 50, while Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu have also successively broken through the level 50 and level 40 thresholds. Therefore, if each of them obtains a spirit ring, then our Shrek Academy will have two more Spirit Kings and one more Spirit Master in the finals, giving us a chance to defeat the Spirit Hall Academy and win the championship of this Spirit Master Competition."
After a pause, Grandmaster continued, "And the reason I called you here today is to discuss two matters. One of them concerns the spirit ring acquisition for Xuan Mo and the other two. I have already obtained the consent of Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo. Sword Douluo will lead the team to Sunset Forest to hunt spirit beasts for Xuan Mo and the other two's spirit rings..."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong looked delighted, while the other Shrek Academy students also showed some envy.
After all, the benefits of having a Title Douluo personally lead the spirit ring hunt are self-evident.
However, Xuan Mo noticed that Tang San and Xiao Wu, upon hearing that Chen Xin would be leading the hunt for spirit rings, appeared preoccupied, unlike the others.
Xiao Wu kept her head down, staring at her toes without saying a word, but her slightly trembling shoulders betrayed her inner turmoil.
As for Tang San, he glanced intentionally or unintentionally in Xiao Wu's direction, a hint of worry flashing across his face.
Just then, Ma Hongjun's question, "Master, what if Brother Mo and the others don't make it back in time for the spirit ring hunt? What about the finals?"
Immediately brought everyone back to their senses.
That's right! If Xuan Mo and the other two left, the Shrek Academy team, excluding substitutes, would only have five members.
The finals were not like the preliminaries or qualifying rounds. If Shrek continued to use substitutes, leaving two Spirit Masters in the starting lineup, their chances of winning would be very slim.
"Ahem!"
Master coughed lightly, noticing everyone's gaze.
"That's my second point."
He then turned his gaze to Mu Lin.
"If Mu Lin agrees, then my idea is to have him temporarily replace one of our Shrek Academy's main players. That way, even if the last player is a Soul Master substitute, it won't be a big problem."
"What?! Let Mu Lin play too?!"
Everyone, including Xuan Mo, was completely shocked by what the Grandmaster had just said.
Mu Lin, on the other hand, looked eager and shouted excitedly, "I'm fine with it! Let me play! I…"
"Master, you're not joking, are you?"
Before Mu Lin could finish speaking, Oscar pointed at him, looking puzzled. "Mu Lin isn't a student of Shrek Academy, is he? How can he participate in the competition?"
The master waved his hand slightly. "If it were truly impossible, I wouldn't have resorted to this tactic. My method exploits a loophole in the competition rules, but it's guaranteed to work."
Upon hearing this, everyone at Shrek Academy had no objections since it was feasible. As for exploiting a loophole, nothing was more important than their academy achieving final victory and gaining honor.
Besides, finding a loophole and exploiting the competition rules was a testament to Shrek Academy's skill.
Seeing everyone silent, the master beckoned to Mu Lin. "Since no one has any objections, let's settle this matter. As for the finalists..."
With that, the master called out towards the door.
"Teacher Li Yusong, take Mu Lin with you and let him see the finals progress so we can make arrangements."
Then he looked at the four substitute members, including Tai Long, "As for the four of you, go and prepare. We're leaving for Wuhun City tomorrow."
"Yes..."
With Mu Lin and the other three leaving, only Grandmaster, Flander, Zhao Wuji, and Liu Erlong remained in the room, along with Xuan Mo and the other Shrek Eight Monsters...
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