Chapter 122: Please Let Me Go

The next day.

Zeng Yi sat cross-legged on the side of the Shrek Academy's playground, watching Tang San and the others go through their daily running training.

"I say, Zeng Yi, why don't you join the training with your classmates? Although I know you're very strong, if you continue like this, they will catch up to you soon," said Flender, seeing Zeng Yi looking idle.

Hearing this, Zeng Yi glanced at the unscrupulous Flender and then turned his gaze back to the sweating boys and girls. He casually replied, "It's boring. I've already gotten used to running with weights. This training doesn't really enhance my abilities."

Then, Zeng Yi silently took off a black bracelet from his left wrist, letting it fall to the ground. It made a loud thud, causing the ground to tremble.

"Uh..." Flender was astonished by Zeng Yi's actions. Feeling the ground shake, he was certain that the weight of that bracelet was heavier than what the students were carrying. Zeng Yi, on the other hand, could carry it with ease. Just by this, it was clear that his strength far surpassed that of the other students.

Seeing Flender's shocked expression, Zeng Yi felt a sense of pride. Unlike other soul masters who focused only on soul power cultivation and spirit awakening, he also emphasized his physical strength. He had been training his physical abilities since childhood.

If soul power is water, then the body is the container. The amount of water one can hold depends on the size of the container.

Looking at the seven of them, except for Tang San, the other six were exhausted. Dai Mubai, who had the highest soul power, carried fifty kilograms of weight, while Ning Rongrong, who had the lowest, carried only twenty kilograms. This level of physical fitness was simply inadequate.

It was worth noting that the long sword hanging from Zeng Yi's waist already weighed over twenty kilograms.

Is this it? Are you just a decoration?

This was also the reason why the GrandMaster wanted these people to undergo physical training. But for Zeng Yi, it no longer had any effect.

He quietly picked up the bracelet and put it back on. He then said to Flender, "Didn't that old man give you a lot of money? Don't you plan on renovating this academy? It looks no different from a village, you know?" Seeing Flender's puzzled expression, Zeng Yi couldn't help but speak sarcastically.

Last night, Zeng Yi secretly saw the Dean hiding in a corner, holding a golden card in his hand, with a blissful expression as he stared at it. From this, he knew that his Master, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, must have given a large sum of money to the Dean. Otherwise, why would this guy work so hard?

Based on the financial power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Zeng Yi estimated that it was at least a hundred thousand gold soul coins.

"Renovate the academy?"

Flender was taken aback.

"I mean renovate it properly. Don't you see the academy looks no different from a village?" Zeng Yi said impatiently, noticing Flender's confused look.

Flender seriously considered it. Sword Douluo had given him one million gold soul coins, the most money he had ever seen in his life. With this one million, he could easily transform the academy into the image of a mid-level soul master academy.

"Well, I actually plan to renovate the academy after you all graduate," Flender said.

Flender's words instantly made Zeng Yi want to take off his shoe and throw it at him.

With a Dean like this, Zeng Yi couldn't help but think of when he was in school in his past life. Whenever graduation approached, the school would renovate and add new equipment. Was that really useful? By the time we come back to visit our alma mater, everything feels different, as if we have suffered so much back then.

"Hahaha, isn't this tough environment better for honing your willpower? Don't you think so?" Seeing Zeng Yi's gloomy expression, Flender tried to break the ice with a slightly awkward smile.

"Whatever, it's your money anyway. Use it however you want. By the way, let's discuss something," Zeng Yi said.

"What?"

"Can I go out tonight? I want to earn some pocket money at the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena."

"Hehe, are you trying to escape?" Flender looked at Zeng Yi with a skeptical gaze, not believing him.

"How can you say that about me? Am I that kind of person? Although I've only been at Shrek for a few days, I already consider it my second home! I swear on heaven and earth!" Zeng Yi said with determination, seeing Flender's doubtful eyes.

"Hehe."

"Your second home? Swearing on heaven and earth?"

Flender didn't believe Zeng Yi's words. This person had attempted to sneak away several times. So, he didn't take them seriously.

Do you know that last night, I stayed up all night just to keep an eye on you?

"Ah, you don't believe me," Zeng Yi sighed and shook his head when he saw Flender's disbelief.

Actually, Zeng Yi had no ulterior motives. He just wanted to earn some money at the Spirit Arena and then find some alcohol in Suotuo City. He was a happy person and felt bored staying in such a small place with nothing to do.

"I will definitely come back at night. It won't take long. Can you allow it? If I win, I'll give you half of the money, five gold soul coins! You don't need to do anything, just get money for nothing. Isn't that the easiest thing in the world? Can you agree or not?" Zeng Yi said, tempting Flender.

Zeng Yi's words made Flender's mind waver, but he quickly suppressed his emotions. Although he loved money, now he had one million in his pocket. How could he be tempted by a mere five gold soul coins?

"No, I can't!" Flender firmly refused.

"Tch, then you're useless. Just disappear," Zeng Yi rolled his eyes and said contemptuously, continuing to watch the people running on the playground.

Flender: ...

Zeng Yi's sudden change in attitude made Flender's mouth twitch a few times.

"How can I believe you?" Flender said sarcastically.

"Ah, so you don't trust me." Zeng Yi shook his head and sighed when he saw Flender's reaction.

In fact, Zeng Yi had no other intentions. He just wanted to earn some pocket money at the Spirit Arena and then find some alcohol in Suotuo City. As a cheerful person, being stuck in a small place without much to do made him feel bored.

"Oh well. I will take care of Rong Rong," said Zeng Yi in his mind, recalling what he said to Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

Anger welled up in Ning Rongrong as she gritted her teeth. This person changed his attitude so quickly. After Grandpa Sword left, he kept bullying her. He was truly a despicable person.

Tang San glanced helplessly at Zeng Yi and said, "Good luck to you, Rong Rong. Keep going," before continuing his run.

After they finished their mandatory daily exercises, they rested for an hour, and then the GrandMaster had them start their sparring training.

"Zeng Yi, you're also participating in this sparring training."

"Huh? Me too?" Zeng Yi was surprised.

Grand Master nodded and said, "After all, you are now a student of Shrek. Of course, you have to participate." Although he had heard from Tang San that Zeng Yi was very strong, he had never seen it himself and didn't know what kind of strength he possessed.

"Alright then, I don't mind. Who wants to fight me first?" Zeng Yi shrugged, looking indifferent. He had nothing else to do anyway, so it would be interesting to teach them a lesson.

"Grand Master, let me fight Zeng Yi," Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and said to the Master with a calm tone mixed with a hint of plea.