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Chapter -13. 

"You."

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flashed with a bit of anger, but when she noticed Ye Chen's bloodied chest, she hesitated and lowered her claw.

"If you're not going to finish me off, could you maybe get up?"

With Zhu Zhuqing pinning him down, Ye Chen felt a little out of sorts.

Breathing heavily, he managed to say, "If you don't get up soon, something might happen."

Faced with her stunning beauty, Ye Chen was at a loss for words, just hoping she would move quickly; otherwise, the heat rising in him might just take over.

It seemed his words had some effect. Zhu Zhuqing frowned, glanced at Ye Chen's chest, and realizing he wasn't seriously hurt, let out a sigh of relief before climbing off him.

The tension between them shifted to a more awkward vibe, as neither knew what to say, just exchanging shy glances.

"Are you okay?"

Finally, Zhu Zhuqing broke the silence.

"I'm fine, thanks for asking."

"This isn't concern for you, it's just—"

Feeling a bit guilty, Zhu Zhuqing thought it wasn't a big deal after all, just a quick look.

"Alright, alright, I really am fine, don't worry."

Ye Chen flashed a big smile, tearing off a strip of cloth from his clothes to bandage his wound, then glanced at Zhu Zhuqing.

Without needing to say much, the two of them strolled back to the academy in a surprisingly comfortable silence.

Their chase in the woods had taken a while, and by the time they returned to Shrek, it was almost noon.

Back in the boys' dormitory, Ye Chen lay on his bed, reflecting on everything that had happened that day.

Zhu Zhuqing felt so different from Ning Rongrong; she was like a ripe apple, radiating an irresistible charm.

"Ye Chen, the dean asked me to get you for training."

With a loud bang, Dai Mubai burst through the door and dragged the reluctant Ye Chen to the grassy square in the academy.

At that moment, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others were already waiting there, with Flender leading the group. When he saw Ye Chen arrive, he looked even more energized.

"Hmph, besides having talent, you need to train your body for martial soul cultivation. A strong physique makes meditation easier, so you all need to run 20 laps around Soto City first."

Flender waved his hand, and Dai Mubai and the others obediently started running; this was crucial training for them.

Especially for Rongrong, who had been pampered since childhood by the two Title Douluos, she needed this kind of toughening up even more.

"Go for it, Rongrong! I'll buy you some snacks at the finish line!"

Cheering for Ning Rongrong, Ye Chen also looked at Zhu Zhuqing and waved his fist at her, encouraging her to give it her all.

Suddenly, Flender walked over to Ye Chen and patted his shoulder, saying, "Hey, kid, why don't you join in the training? You might find it surprisingly beneficial."

"No way, too tiring! I'm much better at just lying down!"

Ye Chen shrugged and casually found a comfy patch of grass to lie on, pulling out a novel and getting lost in it.

Seeing this, Flender's mouth twitched in frustration; he couldn't understand why this kid wouldn't train. Was he really going to waste his incredible talent?

"No way, I can't just sit back and watch such a promising student waste away."

Thinking this, Flender gathered his thoughts and continued, "No matter how talented someone is, if they don't put in the effort, they won't get strong. As the saying goes, talent is just one part; effort is nine parts. If you want to ace it, diligent practice is key, you know?"

"I get it, but I really don't want to try hard anymore. Training is just so dull and boring; it's way more fun to read a novel."

After enduring the grueling training from the two Title Douluos, Ye Chen was just not feeling it anymore, so he shifted to a more relaxed position and continued to read on the grass.

"You—"

Flender was furious, wanting to grab Ye Chen and make him run, but unfortunately, he wasn't a student of his academy, and using force would definitely scare him off.

Just when he was at a loss, Zhao Wujie walked over from a distance.

Seeing this, Flender pulled Zhao Wujie aside for a quiet chat, brainstorming how to get Ye Chen to join the training.

If the two Title Douluos from the Sword Bone saw this scene, they would probably be rolling on the floor with laughter. After six years of trying every possible method, what was the result? No effect at all!

After a while, Flender and Zhao Wujie approached Ye Chen confidently and said, "Since you don't believe us, how about a bet?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen glanced at the two and shook his head, saying, "Not interested. Last time, Dai Mubai tricked me, and you want to use the same old trick? Don't you have anything better to offer? I refuse to be manipulated."

"Uh..."

Zhao Wujie was a bit speechless. It seemed Shrek Academy had nothing of value to offer; they didn't have money or treasures, and so on.

Seemingly thinking of something, Zhao Wujie leaned in and whispered to Flender, "Principal, you should dig into the hidden funds; otherwise, our plan won't work at all."

"That's not possible."

Flender firmly refused.

"I'll put up 1,000 gold soul coins as a bet. How about that?"

It was as if he was cutting off a piece of his own flesh; Flender asked this with reluctance.

"Do you think I'm a beggar?" Ye Chen rolled his eyes, casually took out a small bag, and tossed it over. "There are 10,000 gold soul coins in here, consider it a gift. Just don't bother me anymore, okay?"

—10,000 gold soul coins?

Flender received the silk bag with both hands and opened it, his mouth instantly breaking into a radiant smile.

However, at that moment, Zhao Wujie elbowed him and whispered, "Principal, keep your resolve; whether our plan succeeds depends on how much you're willing to part with."

Upon hearing this, Flender's expression turned serious, and then he sat next to Ye Chen and offered, "20,000 gold soul coins as a bet, what do you think?"

"Smack!"

Another bag appeared in Ye Chen's hand, and then a disdainful voice came from Flender's side: "There are 50,000 gold soul coins here. Do I look like someone short on money?"

"Who do you look down on? I'll bet 100,000! As long as you agree to the wager, I'll put up 100,000 gold soul coins!!!"

The last sentence seemed to be a roar from Flender, and Zhao Wujie beside him quietly reminded, "Principal, do you have that much money?"

Upon hearing the 100,000 gold soul coins, Ye Chen finally smiled and replied, "Alright, I agree, but you must sign a betting agreement; otherwise, let's forget it." Saying this, a document detailing all the specifics of the wager appeared in front of Zhao Wujie and Flender, with the 100,000 gold soul coins bet clearly outlined.

Seeing this, Flender's mustache twitched in anger, and he shouted, "Ye Chen, you are as cunning as a little fox right now, but I will make you regret it."

Without any hesitation, perhaps driven by emotions, Flender waved his hand, and his name was written boldly on the agreement.

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