Douluo Continent: I Have No Thieves Under Heaven, the Explosive King Returns

Chapter 25 The Unexpected Turn of Events at Shrek Academy
The thief stared intently, wanting to see clearly what had happened at Shrek Academy that day.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense as the recording was made in the crystal ball.

A cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes, and his right hand silently slid towards the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist.

Although he didn't speak, the chilling killing intent that suddenly rose around him was keenly noticed by those present.

Flander sensed this hostility, his pupils behind his glasses narrowed slightly, and he was surprised.

"This kid is clearly just a teenager, yet he can unleash such a fierce killing intent?!"

That's why his gaze was fixed on Tang San's face, and he didn't notice the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon on Tang San's waist.

But as a Soul Saint of level 78, how could he be intimidated by a mere youth?
"What, you want to stand up for her?" Flander sneered, and the pressure of a level 78 Soul Saint crashed down like a mountain.

"Crack!"

Tang San felt his body sink, and his knees immediately made a sound of being unable to bear the weight.

His face instantly turned bright red, and veins bulged on his forehead.

But his right hand still stubbornly rubbed against the moonlit night of the Twenty-Four Bridges, his knuckles turning white from excessive force.

The thief found it amusing. "Tang San really treats his hidden weapons like treasures. Does he really think he can defeat a Soul Saint just by using them?"

He was very puzzled by Tang San's inexplicable confidence in Tang Sect's hidden weapons.

In the original story, the reason he was able to outwit Zhao Wuji was entirely because Zhao Wuji did not take him seriously.

If Lei Ting were to make a move, Tang San would have no chance to use his skills at all.

Flander is an agility-based Soul Saint; at this distance, he probably wouldn't even have time to use his hidden weapon before being slapped away.

The user "天下无贼" found it quite interesting and continued to observe and record the scene inside the crystal ball.

"Little San!" Xiao Wu grabbed his arm and said urgently, "Don't forget the master's instructions!"

Although she was also angry, she was even more aware that a Soul Saint-level expert was far beyond what they could currently contend with.

Tang San took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and looked at Flander in a deep voice.

“Dean, we have come here sincerely to learn. It would be unfair of you to turn us away because of a careless remark.”

"A thoughtless remark?" Flander scoffed, pointing to the academy's dilapidated plaque. "No matter how run-down Shrek Academy may be, it's still my, Flander's, hard work. If you don't even have the most basic respect, then no matter how talented you are, it's all in vain!"

Tang San clenched his fists tightly, his body trembling.

If my teacher hadn't insisted that I join Shrek Academy, I wouldn't have come to this godforsaken place!

After a struggle with his thoughts, he clasped his hands and bowed deeply to Flander: "Dean, Xiaowu is my sister. She is ignorant, and I apologize to you on her behalf! I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold it against her."

Even so, the killing intent in Tang San's eyes did not fade when he lowered his head; on the contrary, it became even more intense.

Flanders found the compliments quite pleasing, his eyes darting around, his shrewdness taking over his reason.

He coughed a few times: "Since you've apologized, let's call it even. But if you want to join Shrek Academy, each of you must pay another ninety gold soul coins!"

Since we can't cast a wide net, we have to catch a sucker and kill it!

"What! You unscrupulous merchant, you're robbing me! Ninety gold soul coins could buy so many carrots!"

Xiao Wu jumped up and down, cursing like a shrew.

"Dean, you're being really unfair! The registration fee here is clearly ten gold soul coins per person!"

Tang San's face was gloomy; two hundred gold soul coins were not a small amount for him.

However, Flander had just heard Xiao Wu's words and learned that Tang San's insightful teacher insisted that he join Shrek Academy.

That's why he dared to raise the price so much.

He immediately sneered, "I am Flander, the dean of Shrek Academy. I can set the registration fee however I want. If you can't afford it, then leave. Shrek Academy doesn't need two of you!" Since they were easy targets, how could Flander, this shrewd businessman, not take advantage of them?

Tang San was being humiliated time and again, and was nearing the breaking point.

However, in order to maintain his image as someone who respects his teachers, he must join Shrek Academy; otherwise, he would be disrespecting his teachers.

"Fine, I'll pay!" He gritted his teeth and stepped forward, painfully taking out 180 gold soul coins and putting them into the wooden box.

The girl in the white dress, who was watching the commotion from the side, found it interesting. She took a few light steps and casually put one hundred gold soul coins into the wooden box.

Her voice was soft and sweet as she said, "This academy seems very interesting, I'll join."

When Tianxia Wuzei saw the girl, his eyes narrowed: "Did Ning Rongrong join Shrek Academy? What a pity!"

He originally wanted to snatch Ning Rongrong away and see if he could get her to join his team first.

After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the most suitable support Soul Master he knows of so far.

However, he didn't take the "No Thieves Under Heaven" theory too seriously. Now, with the support of the Northern Darkness Divine Art, he can make up for many of his shortcomings.

So it would be best if Ning Rongrong could join now, but there's really no loss if she doesn't.

Inside the crystal ball, Li Yusong continued to examine her bones as usual, then exclaimed in surprise, "Does your family know you're here?"

"You don't need to worry about that. I meet your college's requirements, so there's no reason why they won't accept me." Ning Rongrong pouted, completely unconcerned.

When Flander saw her easily take out one hundred gold soul coins, his eyes lit up.

“That’s right, Shrek Academy teaches all students regardless of their background. Miss, if you can come up with another hundred gold soul coins, I’ll waive your entrance exam!”

Ning Rongrong's eyes darted around a few times, a mischievous glint in her eye: "Fine, I can pay. But I need to observe their entrance exam and make sure I'm satisfied. I'll pay you a thousand gold soul coins, let alone a hundred."

Upon hearing this, Flander's eyes lit up again, and he patted his chest to assure him, "Of course, the entrance exam will not disappoint you. It will also serve as proof of Shrek Academy's powerful faculty!"

He would naturally not refuse geniuses like Tang San and Xiao Wu, but suppressing their brilliance was inevitable.

But Flander didn't want to miss the opportunity to make money from a wealthy woman like Ning Rongrong.

Therefore, doing this will not only make money, but also suppress Tang San and Xiao Wu's arrogance.

Flanders believed this was a two-birds-with-one-stone strategy.

However, Tang San was a narrow-minded person, and how could he possibly tolerate being treated like this?

"Flander, you've already chosen your own path to death! But for the sake of my teacher's mission, I will pass the test flawlessly, thus gaining entry into Shrek Academy, and then I'll quit and give you a good slap in the face!"

Tang San secretly made up his mind to make Flander regret it.

For the sake of money, Flander happily let Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong in, so that Tang San and Xiao Wu could be tested.

The author silently gave Flander a thumbs up, thinking to himself, "You're arrogant to dare to make money off Tang San now. But if Tang Hao settles things with you tonight, your fate is uncertain."

The scene recorded by the crystal ball shifts to Tang Hao, clad in a black robe, radiating murderous intent in the shadows not far from Shrek Academy.

"You mere Soul Saint, Flander, how dare you look down on my son? Tonight I'll show you that you're nothing but a fart in front of me!"

Upon entering Shrek Academy, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others were led to an open area.

Flander looked at the arrogant blond youth and said, "Mu Bai, you will test them."

Dai Mubai turned around and looked over. When he saw Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, a greedy glint flashed in his eyes.

Although it was done subtly, Tang San still noticed it.

"Dai Mubai, you dare to covet Xiao Wu? You've already committed suicide!"

(End of this chapter)