Chương 28: Chapter 28
**Chapter 28: Zao Wou-Ki's Miserable State**
Qi Ling had met Tang Hao several times over the past few years.
As Tang San's sworn elder brother, it was only natural for Tang Hao to test Qi Ling's qualifications.
The outcome had been that Tang Hao greatly admired Qi Ling, and they had even developed a close friendship, occasionally sharing drinks.
After pouring a glass of wine for Tang Hao, Qi Ling asked, "Uncle Hao, aren't you planning to visit Tang San?"
Tang Hao drank the wine in one gulp, praised it as "good wine," and replied, "No, I still have unfinished business.
I can't meet him until I'm done."
(Tl\n:Yet you have time to meet the MC)
Qi Ling knew this was merely an excuse.
The real reason was Tang Hao's guilt over not being able to see his son.
"Ah, forget it," Qi Ling said with a sigh.
"You and your son are really something to worry about!"
Tang Hao smiled rarely and said, "It's said that an elder brother is like a father.
While I've been away, you've taken good care of Tang San."
"Don't worry. Xiao San is like a younger brother to me.
If I don't take care of him, who will? I have no parents, and Xiao San and Xiao Wu are my only family.
I care about them more than anyone else," Qi Ling said sincerely.
"Haha, then it seems my responsibility as a father is lacking," Tang Hao laughed.
"Tang San is fortunate to have you as his elder brother."
"Well, I'm here today to see what kind of school Xiao San has entered.
It seems quite interesting," Tang Hao remarked.
"Of course. This is the school recommended by Master Yu Xiaogang, so it must be good.
The teachers and classmates here are well-suited for Xiao San," Qi Ling assured him.
"Speaking of teachers, Tang San is under Zao Wou-Ki's tutelage.
Is he injured?" Tang Hao inquired.
At these words, Qi Ling felt the air around them grow cold. The surrounding insects and birds went silent once more. He smiled helplessly, realizing he had forgotten that Tang Hao would likely give Zao Wou-Ki a lesson after the treatment Tang San had received.
"Uncle Hao, please go easy on Mr. Zhao.
After all, I've already made him suffer today," Qi Ling said.
"Oh? You managed to make Zhao Wou-Ki suffer?" Tang Hao asked in surprise.
"He's a Soul Saint,how did you manage that?"
"It was nothing special, just a little trick.
Teacher Zhao fell for it," Qi Ling explained.
"Since Tang San and Xiao Wu were wronged, it's only right to seek justice for them as their elder brother," Tang Hao said, laughing heartily.
"Haha, you won fair and square, It shows you have a good mind!"
"I didn't expect you to have such abilities! Now that you can outwit a Soul Saint, with a couple more soul rings, you could probably outwit a Title Douluo too!" Tang Hao joked.
Qi Ling smiled and replied, "It's just that Teacher Zhao allowed me to exploit his weaknesses.
Since he's already suffered, Uncle Hao, please..."
"Well, if he's already suffered, I'll punch him less," Tang Hao said thoughtfully.
"Originally, I intended to give him a hundred punches, but now I'll give him only ninety-nine.
Alas, it's too generous!"
Qi Ling was speechless.
Was there really a significant difference between a hundred punches and ninety-nine?
Soon after Tang Hao left, faint screams could be heard coming from Zao Wou-Ki's residence.
Qi Ling thought, 'Teacher Zhao, don't blame me, I tried to argue for leniency on your behalf.
If you're unhappy, blame your formidable father!'
The next morning, when Qi Ling and the others went to the playground in response to the headmaster's call, they encountered all of Shrek Academy's Seven Devils.
The Seven Devils Oscar, the lecherous one,Ma Hongjun, the unruly one,and others were exactly as Qi Ling had imagined, each with their own distinct personalities.
When they arrived at the large playground, the first person to catch their attention was not Principal Flender, but Zao Wou-Ki, who had two black eyes and a bruised face.
"Xiao Wu, did your brother really beat up Teacher Zhao this badly yesterday?" Ning Rongrong asked in a low voice.
Zao Wou-Ki hadn't had these injuries when they parted ways the previous day.
"Well, I'm not sure,maybe he has internal injuries," Xiao Wu said confidently.
Zao Wou-Ki, feeling their gazes, wanted to explain, but he was bound by the instructions to keep his injuries a secret. Fortunately, Principal Flender came to his aid.
"It seems we've recruited a group of little monsters.
Not bad!" Flender said with a serious expression.
"Little monsters," Flender continued, "I, Shrek Academy's Principal Flender, welcome you to the Academy and thank you for choosing Shrek Academy! However, before your official admission, I have one more question for you!"
Flender's tone grew serious.
"Are you sure you want to join Shrek Academy?"
Dai Mubai had already informed them about Shrek Academy.
Despite having many powerful teachers, the Academy often clashed with the Empire's dictatorship.
Joining Shrek Academy would mean not receiving favor from the Empire or the Spirit Hall, which could significantly impact their future prospects.
While joining the Academy did not necessarily mean severing ties with these powers, it would certainly mark them as Shrek Academy affiliates.
[Ding! :You are facing an admission invitation from Shrek Academy.
This is an important choice, please select carefully!]
[Option 1:Refuse to join Shrek Academy and join Spirit Hall instead. Rewards: -20% favorability from Tang San and Xiao Wu, a position as a Spirit Hall bishop, and +3 spirit power levels.
Option 2:Refuse to join Shrek Academy and join the Empire instead. Rewards: City Lord position, -10% favorability from Shrek Academy, and +10,000 Gold Soul Coins.
Option 3: Refuse to join any faction. Reward: a spirit bone or a spirit ring.
Option 4: Join Shrek Academy and become a student. Rewards: +10% favorability from Shrek Academy and God-level exercise: Nine-turn True Dragon Art.]
The system's notification emphasized that this decision was crucial and would greatly influence future events. Choosing a faction was indeed a significant decision, potentially more important than the rewards themselves.
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