"What did you say? Someone actually chose to withdraw from Shrek Academy?"
Qin Ming widened his eyes, looking at Meng Shenji in front of him, somewhat unable to believe what he said.
In Qin Ming's view, Shrek Academy was the best academy in the entire Douluo Continent. They were the only ones who expelled others; it was impossible for anyone to voluntarily withdraw from it.
Thus, Qin Ming chuckled lightly and teased.
"Dean, I think you've been tricked, right? Those few guys definitely failed to meet Shrek's standards and were thus expelled."
"But to not seem so embarrassed, they claimed they voluntarily withdrew."
Qin Ming stopped smiling as he laughed, because he could feel Meng Shenji's gaze becoming increasingly strange, as if mocking him.
Just as Qin Ming wanted to say something, Meng Shenji spoke first.
"I'm not joking with you, and it's impossible for Luo Ye and the others to be deceiving me. With their talent, let alone in our Heaven Dou Royal Academy, even if they went to Spirit Hall, they would definitely receive the best treatment."
"Since they said they voluntarily withdrew from Shrek, it must be true."
Upon hearing this, Qin Ming frowned tightly, his expression also slightly cooled, and he snorted.
"This is absolutely impossible. Anyone who has experienced Shrek Academy would absolutely not do such a foolish thing."
Seeing that he was still stubbornly misguided and looked like a fanatic believer of Shrek, unwilling to admit the fact that Shrek Academy was a subpar academy, Meng Shenji's expression also became unpleasant.
Fortunately, Luo Ye reminded him, allowing him to speak with Qin Ming in advance.
Otherwise, with Qin Ming's attitude, after knowing that Luo Ye, Gu Yuena, and the others withdrew from Shrek Academy, he would definitely try every means to target them.
In that case, it might cause these peerless geniuses to leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
After realizing this, Meng Shenji stared coldly at Qin Ming and said in a deep voice.
"Qin Ming, I will remind you one last time, those few are already core students of our academy and have become official members of the Royal Fight Team."
"I do not wish to see you target them because of Shrek Academy, causing them to harbor resentment towards the academy."
"Don't forget your current identity is a Teacher of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. If you are unwilling to accept this, I don't mind replacing the person in charge of the Royal Fight Team."
It was called a reminder, but by the end, it was equivalent to threatening Qin Ming into submission.
Feeling Meng Shenji's majestic gaze, Qin Ming also realized that the other party was not joking.
If he showed dissatisfaction towards Luo Ye and the others, Meng Shenji would definitely replace him without hesitation, and might even expel him from Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
For Qin Ming, the Shrek Academy that nurtured him was absolutely not to be defiled by anyone.
But being kicked out of Heaven Dou Royal Academy just like that would be a bit too unworthy.
He could completely hide his hostility first and continue to be in charge of the Royal Fight Team. Anyway, according to the plan, he would be taking the Royal Fight Team to Soto City in a few days. By then, when no one was backing them, he could severely teach them a lesson.
Qin Ming actually didn't care that much about the identity of being a Teacher of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
With his Soul Emperor level strength, he could serve as a Teacher in any academy; at most, the treatment wouldn't be as good as at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Moreover, making some sacrifices to protect Shrek Academy was also worthwhile.
Thinking of this, Qin Ming's expression also softened, and he looked at Meng Shenji with a bitter smile.
"You are overthinking, Dean. Although Shrek is my alma mater, I also know what's important. They must have had a reason for withdrawing from Shrek. Of course, I won't target them over such a small matter."
Meng Shenji gave Qin Ming a deep look, clearly surprised that he chose to back down so decisively.
According to Meng Shenji's understanding of him, this guy should have been trying every means to protect Shrek. Why did he give up just like that?
Could it be that he finally realized Shrek's unreliability and deceitfulness?
Meng Shenji thought about it and felt that this possibility was not non-existent.
Even if those guys at Shrek were very good at brainwashing, Qin Ming had graduated from there for so many years; no matter what, he should have woken up by now.
Such a young genius Soul Emperor, yet his fifth spirit ring was still purple, representing the thousand-year level. Qin Ming must have known that he was held back by Shrek.
Meng Shenji, who did not detect Qin Ming's disguise, nodded in satisfaction and praised.
"Congratulations on making the correct choice. Since that's the case, you will be responsible for the daily training of the Royal Fight Team from now on."
"We have high hopes for this Royal Fight Team. In the next Spirit Master Tournament, our Heaven Dou Royal Academy must achieve excellent results. Can you do it?"
Qin Ming nodded decisively upon hearing this, patting his chest vigorously to assure him.
"Don't worry, with me here, there will definitely be no problem."
After Meng Shenji left, the smile on Qin Ming's face gradually disappeared, his eyes slowly turned gloomy, and he snorted angrily.
"I'd like to see what kind of guys could do something as foolish as withdrawing from Shrek Academy!"
"Since they became students of Shrek, they didn't cherish this opportunity properly and instead chose to withdraw. They simply have no brains!"
Qin Ming did not go directly to Luo Ye, Gu Yuena, and the others, but instead sought out Yu Tianheng, wanting to first inquire about their spirit and talent from Yu Tianheng.
After all, Meng Shenji said that Yu Tianheng had just led the Royal Fight Team in a soul battle against Luo Ye and the others, so he should probably know something about it.
However, what Qin Ming never expected was that when faced with his inquiry, Yu Tianheng appeared incredibly ashamed, opening his mouth for a long time but unable to utter a complete sentence.
Qin Ming was very dissatisfied with Yu Tianheng's attitude and reprimanded him.
"Yu Tianheng, what's wrong with you? Isn't it just losing to them once? What's the big deal?"
"It's not like one win or loss determines the future outcome. There will be plenty of opportunities to defeat them again in the future."
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng not only didn't feel encouraged, but instead became even more embarrassed, his entire face scrunched up, and he said with a bitter smile.
"Teacher Qin Ming, please stop comforting me. I can't even be considered defeated by them. They didn't even make a move; they just glanced at me and instantly killed me."
"Until now, I still haven't figured out what happened. My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit is clearly considered a top-tier beast spirit, but from that girl, I still felt an absolute suppression from her bloodline."