After the evening's Spirit Arena matches ended, the three rested briefly at the Grand Spirit Arena before returning to the hotel.
Unexpectedly, the ones waiting to stop Wu Qi tonight were not the enthusiastic female fans, but the Mad Bear brothers.
Ning Rongrong placed her hands on her hips and said boldly, "What, you lost on the platform and now want another fight off the platform?"
Wu Qi alone could handle them, not to mention Chang Kong standing beside him. If the brothers truly wanted trouble, she certainly would not be the one at a disadvantage.
Xiong Da slightly bowed toward Wu Qi. "Thank you."
Perhaps because their match had been particularly impressive, the Grand Spirit Arena had proactively arranged for a healing-type Spirit Master to treat Xiong Er's injuries after the match, leaving no scars.
Of course, Xiong Da did not understand the reasoning behind the Spirit Arena's decision and assumed it had been arranged by Wu Qi.
Wu Qi felt puzzled and replied casually, "You don't need to thank me. On the platform we were opponents, but in private we are not enemies."
Xiong Da cupped his fists in acknowledgment, and then Xiong Er apologized to Ning Rongrong.
The brothers' straightforward attitude earned Ning Rongrong's approval.
As a result, she took out a letter of recommendation. If the brothers were willing to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they could use that letter to become disciples directly.
After they parted ways, Wu Qi could not help asking, "Rongrong, did you arrange for the Spirit Arena to treat him?"
Ning Rongrong shook her head, clearly unsurprised. "They probably learned about my background and were worried I might be retaliated against, so they arranged it themselves."
It was common for major forces to exchange favors. Furthermore, the Grand Spirit Arena had financial ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Wu Qi did not dwell on it. Instead, Chang Kong seemed unusually quiet that night.
Late that evening, as if experiencing sudden insight, Chang Kong broke through to Level thirty.
The aura released during his breakthrough was sensed by Wu Qi, who quickly rushed to his room.
"I broke through," Chang Kong said excitedly.
He had not long ago reached Level twenty-nine. Breaking through consecutively suggested a moment of sudden understanding.
Wu Qi smiled. "Congratulations. Get some rest. Tomorrow we'll prepare supplies and head to the Star Dou Great Forest."
As he spoke, he reflected on Tang San's future development.
The next day would mark the start of Shrek Academy's term. About three days later, because Oscar would break through Level thirty, the academy would enter the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a Spirit Beast. It was during that trip that Tang San would obtain one of his greatest advantages.
The appearance of an external Spirit Bone could only be described as unpredictable.
Therefore, Wu Qi did not hold any hope of "stopping Tang San."
There was more than one Man-Faced Demon Spider in the Star Dou Great Forest. With his current strength, he could not eliminate them all.
What would happen would happen.
Even if Tang San obtained the Eight Spider Lances external Spirit Bone, Wu Qi was confident he could still defeat him.
The next morning, Wu Qi and Chang Kong went out early to purchase supplies needed for hunting a Spirit Beast.
At the same time, they sent a letter through the Spirit Hall branch in Suotuo City, requesting that the Golden Eagle Spirit Douluo meet them at the entrance of the Star Dou Great Forest.
When the two returned to the hotel, Ning Rongrong had just woken up.
"Brother Wu Qi, why did you buy so much dry rations?"
After learning that Chang Kong had broken through Level thirty, she excitedly said, "Are we entering the Star Dou Great Forest? I've never been there. I've heard it's very interesting."
As she spoke, she noticed Wu Qi and Chang Kong's expressions turn serious and could not help asking, "What's wrong?"
Wu Qi said sternly, "Since ancient times, countless Spirit Masters have died in the Star Dou Great Forest. If you do not hold reverence for it, your name will eventually be on that list."
Originally, he did not concern himself with Ning Rongrong's temperament, nor did he intend to discipline her on Ning Fengzhi's behalf.
But her behavior last night and just now had gone too far.
In the original timeline, Ning Rongrong had even confronted Dai Mubai directly.
There might have been deliberate elements involved, but regardless, her behavior carried serious risks.
On the continent, support-type Spirit Masters maintained a low profile. Even someone with Ning Fengzhi's status would not easily offend others.
Support-type Spirit Masters lacked self-defense ability. Offending battle-type Spirit Masters would only plant the seeds of future disaster.
They could not be protected at every moment. If the strong figures around them left and enemies sought revenge, the outcome would only be death.
Ning Rongrong seemed unaware of this and continued provoking others.
"I don't know how you act within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but in the Spirit Master world, you are simply an ordinary support-type Spirit Master."
"If it had been someone else last night, they would have harbored resentment. If you left our side, do you think they wouldn't seize the chance to make a move?"
"A support-type Spirit Master should avoid causing trouble, yet not fear trouble when it comes, not deliberately stir up conflict."
"Do you know why Sect Master Ning keeps you under strict supervision? It's because your temperament makes it too easy for you to offend others. Once you truly offend the wrong person, your death will not be far behind."
"If you are still the future successor of the sect, then with your current temperament, you would eventually create enemies everywhere, and in the end, it could even bring destruction upon the sect."
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened. She had never imagined that the usually calm Wu Qi could become so angry.
Seeing this, Chang Kong quickly tried to ease the tension.
"Brother Wu, Miss Rongrong didn't mean any harm. Is there really a need to be so serious?"
He himself had once been reprimanded by his elders for similar reasons.
Now, he and Wu Qi were deliberately playing their roles, hoping Ning Rongrong would firmly remember the need for caution.
Ning Rongrong pressed her lips together, her eyes turning red. "Brother Wu Qi, do you really think Rongrong was wrong?"
Wu Qi's expression remained firm. "Maintaining a sense of reverence in all things is a required lesson for every Spirit Master. If you still want to stay with us, then change your current temperament."
"If you think you misjudged me, you are free to leave. I will not stop you."
After speaking, Wu Qi gestured and left the room together with Chang Kong.
If Ning Rongrong remained by his side without changing, he was genuinely worried she might bring danger upon them.
He was not her guardian. The young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect meant nothing special to him. If she could not correct her behavior, then for their future safety, they would have to part ways.
Chang Kong sighed softly. "It may seem harsh, but I hope she understands."
After a pause, he looked at Wu Qi. "Brother Wu, should we go take a look at Shrek Academy's enrollment?"
"What's there to see?" Wu Qi asked in return.
Chang Kong lowered his voice. "Don't you want to know who can meet Shrek Academy's admission standards? If we could win them over, it would count as a significant achievement when we return."
If Wu Qi remembered correctly, in the original timeline only Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong were able to enroll in Shrek Academy.
After their discussion, Ning Rongrong clearly would not go.
That left three.
Tang San and Xiao Wu regarded Spirit Hall as enemies. Even if approached, they would never agree.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, it was even less likely.
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