"Lin Mu, you're so arrogant just because you're stronger than us! In the end, you're just bullying the weak and being hypocritical!"
Yu Xiaogang struggled to raise his head, his eyes fixed on Lin Mu as he shouted.
Upon hearing this, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the others felt their hearts skip a beat.
'Has this guy gone mad?!'
They were completely at the mercy of others, yet he still dared to provoke this demon king.
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's mockery, Lin Mu smiled disdainfully. "I'm too lazy to reason with you. You aren't worthy of listening."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was dumbfounded. He had wanted to argue, but the other party wouldn't even give him the chance.
At that moment, Tang San and Xiao Wu finished their 2v2 Soul Arena Battle and returned to the rest room. As they entered, they suddenly felt a tremendous pressure that almost forced them to the ground.
Tang San quickly steadied himself, raised his eyes to scan the room, and finally fixed his gaze on Lin Mu.
"Master, what happened?"
"Someone overestimated themselves, so I just taught them a lesson."
As he spoke, Lin Mu waved his hand, and the terrifying pressure suddenly vanished, making everyone feel an unprecedented sense of relief.
Upon approaching, Tang San noticed Yu Xiaogang lying on the ground. His eyes instantly turned hostile, and he said coldly, "So it's you, Master Pig!"
Hearing this title, Yu Xiaogang almost coughed up blood.
After the torture he had just endured, he was nearly exhausted. His limbs were no longer under his control, and he felt as if he had barely been pulled back from the jaws of death.
"Your Majesty, Xiaogang has already received his due punishment. Please spare his dog life."
Seeing his good brother's miserable state, Flender quickly stepped forward and pleaded again.
Although Xiaogang had tricked him several times, they were still good brothers of many years. How could he stand idly by?
Moreover, if Xiaogang died, Erlong would definitely be heartbroken and might even blame him.
"Teacher Lin Mu, he is, after all, my uncle. Please show mercy," Yu Tianheng also stepped forward to plead.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's current state, the image of the "Grandmaster" in his mind had shattered. But after all, they were family.
Furthermore, although his uncle had been expelled from the clan, if he were killed, his grandfather would definitely seek revenge at all costs. He didn't want that to happen.
Hearing their pleas, Lin Mu thought for a moment and glanced at Yu Xiaogang on the ground.
"Fine. Considering the extra 20,000 Gold Soul Coins you gave me yesterday, I'll spare you this time."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you for your forgiveness. I'll take him away right now."
Flender felt like he had been granted a pardon and was extremely grateful. Luckily, he had given the extra 20,000 coins yesterday; otherwise, things wouldn't have ended this way.
However, Xiaogang was a complete disaster. He was totally oblivious to his own abilities and insisted on competing for the team leader position.
His actions had completely used up the 20,000 coins' worth of goodwill.
At this moment, Qin Ming had recovered from the gloom of being dismissed.
"Teacher Lin Mu, when you return to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, please apologize to the three Education Committee members for me and thank them for their guidance. I intend to return to Shrek Academy as a teacher," Qin Ming said solemnly, taking a deep breath.
Seeing Shrek Academy still in such a dilapidated state and needing rebuilding, he felt he had to fulfill his responsibility as a graduate.
Moreover, having been kicked out of the Royal Fighting Team, there was no need for him to continue teaching at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"It's a deal."
Lin Mu readily agreed. He would have felt a pang of guilt if Qin Ming had wanted to stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but thankfully, Qin Ming chose Shrek Academy.
Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and the others exchanged bewildered glances, none of them expecting Qin Ming to make this decision.
It seemed that Teacher Lin Mu hadn't made a mistake in kicking him out of the Royal Fighting Team after all.
"Dean, let's go."
Qin Ming walked to Flender's side, helping him support the immobile Yu Xiaogang.
Seeing Qin Ming's resolve, Flender sighed helplessly. This incident had essentially bound Qin Ming to his sinking ship.
Just as they were about to leave, Ning Rongrong went against the grain, actually walking toward Lin Mu.
"I want to join the Royal Fighting Team!"
These words stunned everyone. Even Lin Mu was taken aback, looking at Ning Rongrong with a hint of doubt.
She smiled gently and said sweetly, "My martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Joining the Royal Fighting Team will greatly enhance your overall strength."
This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a carefully considered one.
First, only by joining the Royal Fighting Team could she have the opportunity to get close to Lin Mu, making it easier to recruit this future Super Douluo to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a support sect, but to protect such a vast enterprise, support Soul Masters alone were insufficient.
Therefore, the future partner of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's sect leader must be a Battle Soul Master. She also needed to recruit exceptionally talented Soul Masters, just like the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
These two Titled Douluos were powerful, but they were aging and needed successors.
Lin Mu, with his Soul Saint cultivation, already possessed strength comparable to a Titled Douluo. Once he broke through to Titled Douluo, his strength would definitely not be inferior to Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo.
For the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she had to win Lin Mu over.
Secondly, her joining Shrek Academy was purely on a whim, and now she was simply more interested in the Royal Fighting Team.
Seeing Ning Rongrong switch sides at the last minute, Flender's eyes widened in disbelief. "Ning Rongrong, do you know what you're saying? You're a student of Shrek Academy!"
He knew very well that among the "little monsters," Ning Rongrong was undoubtedly the most important.
On one hand, there was her identity, daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sect Master, which was crucial for Shrek Academy's investment. On the other hand, she possessed the top-tier support-type martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Top-tier martial souls weren't uncommon across the continent, varying in quality, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was universally recognized as the strongest support-type martial soul.
Even if Ning Rongrong was only a Great Soul Master, her boost to the team wouldn't be underestimated. Once she broke through to Spirit Elder, the boost would increase dramatically.
Even if she joined another advanced academy, she would be a very important asset.
Facing Flender's angry glare, Ning Rongrong said nonchalantly, "Choosing a better academy is my right."
"Rongrong, what will I do if you leave?"
Oscar looked at Ning Rongrong dejectedly. He had been cultivating diligently all this time to be worthy of her, but it was ending before it even began.
However, Ning Rongrong completely ignored him.
Zhu Zhuqing stood near the door, her gaze falling between Ning Rongrong and Lin Mu, a hint of interest flashing in her cold eyes.
At this moment, everyone, including the members of the Royal Fighting Team, believed that Lin Mu wouldn't refuse. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was the strongest support-type martial soul.
Although Ning Rongrong's cultivation level was lower, as long as she could cultivate to the Spirit Elder level, she could play a significant role in the Soul Master Competition.