"Senior Xiao Yao, you're so kind!"
"That's right, Senior Xiao Yao defeated those two senior teams, giving us a real vindication."
"And they even returned all the Fire Energy that was taken from us! Thank you so much!"
Back at the gathering place for the new students, after Han Yue announced the news and returned the Fire Energy to them one by one, the new students erupted in thunderous cheers.
Even a large group of freshmen called Xiao Yao" senior."
In reality, Xiao Yao is a freshman who just enrolled this year, while all the Inner Academy present are his seniors.
As a result, they all reversed the order of the Heavenly Gang and started calling Xiao Yao" Senior Brother".
Perhaps feeling that calling him "Sir" was too much, while calling him "Your Excellency" seemed too distant, they simply switched places and started calling each other "Senior Xiao Yao."
Having figured this out, Xiao Yao was both amused and exasperated.
However, seeing how earnestly they shouted and how they all seemed to accept it, Xiao Yao didn't want to waste any more words and simply made a pre-arranged decision.
After Han Yue distributed the Fire Energy, she returned to Xiao Yao's Xiao Yao and saw a group of female students surrounding him, affectionately calling him "Senior Xiao Yao" and "Junior Xiao Yao".
Some of the bolder female students were even practically pressed against Xiao Yao's body.
For some reason, Han Yue felt uneasy and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Alright, Junior Brother Xiao Yao just went through a fierce battle and took a blow for me. He needs to rest and recuperate."
"Don't crowd around here, you're disturbing Xiao Yao's rest."
Upon hearing this, the female trainees looked disappointed.
However, Han Yue's reason was quite valid, so they didn't press the matter further and simply told Xiao Yao to rest well.
If you need any help from them, please don't hesitate to ask.
Xiao Yao smiled and nodded, watching them leave.
Han Yue said leisurely from the side.
"Junior Xiao Yao seems to be enjoying this feeling."
Xiao Yao looked at Han Yue with a puzzled expression.
When Xiao Yao looked at Han Yue, she realized what was happening and her pretty face flushed slightly.
The tone she just used sounded like a girl complaining when she sees her beloved flirting with other men.
"It's not that I enjoyed the feeling, it's just that the senior students were so enthusiastic, and I couldn't refuse them."
Although Xiao Yao was puzzled by Han Yue's tone, he still offered an explanation.
Hearing Xiao Yao's explanation, Han Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
It's unclear whether it was because Xiao Yao explained things to her, or because Xiao Yao words eased her awkwardness.
"Junior Xiao Yao, you may not know this yet, but the remaining two senior student teams are the two strongest among all the senior student teams."
"The other senior students all entered the Inner Academy in the previous year; they are very strong, but their strength is not limited."
"However, these two senior teams were those who entered the Inner Academy in previous years. They had cultivated for a longer time and were much stronger. They were known as the Black Fiend Team and the White Fiend Team."
"It's like a team specially selected by the Inner Academy to prevent any accidents."
Xiao Yao nodded, indicating that he understood.
"In other words, if we can't beat these two teams, then all our previous efforts will have been in vain."
Xiao Yao remained silent. He knew that Han Yue's lengthy explanation wasn't simply meant to undermine his confidence; there was definitely more to it than met the eye.
As expected, Han Yue continued, "Junior Brother Xiao Yao, although you are very strong, those two teams are also exceptionally powerful."
"Now that you've returned the Fire Energy to the newborn, I hope we can help you!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao shook his head and refused without hesitation.
"No need. My fighting style is prone to accidentally injuring others, so you'd better not interfere."
Han Yue was slightly taken aback, not expecting Xiao Yao to refuse so decisively, without even considering it.
She gritted her teeth and continued.
"Junior Xiao Yao, we'll need to rest for a while longer. I hope you can reconsider. I won't bother you any longer; focus on recovering from your injuries."
After Han Yue finished speaking, she turned around and returned to the group of new students, calling a few people aside to whisper among themselves.
Xiao Yao shook his head slightly, ignoring the matter, and closed his eyes to rest.
Soon after, Xiao Yao slowly opened his eyes and saw the new students who had gathered around him.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yao asked with a smile.
One of them stepped forward and said in an extremely resolute tone.
"Senior Xiao Yao, please let us help you!"
"Yes!"
"If we go together, we can definitely beat those two remaining veteran teams!"
Everyone echoed this sentiment.
Xiao Yao paused slightly, then shook his head.
"No need. Everyone has been injured to some extent, and they certainly can't recover in such a short time."
Han Yue seeing the numerous requests from the new students, Xiao Yao still refused to grant them.
She sighed inwardly and had no choice but to say it.
"Junior Brother Xiao Yao, this isn't just about you alone. You've returned everyone's Fire Energy, but if you lose, everyone's Fire Energy will still be taken away."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao grinned and said confidently, "I happen to have a good idea."
Han Yue was taken aback, and the other freshmen also looked at Xiao Yao with curiosity.
"The so-called Fire Energy Hunting Competition is merely a contest that takes place within this forest."
Xiao Yao spoke slowly, and the others also slowly opened their eyes wide. Many of them already realized what Xiao Yao was about to say.
"At that time, I'll hold off the other two groups of senior students by myself, while the rest of us rush into the Inner Academy. They certainly won't be able to use that as an excuse to deal with you again."
Xiao Yao said in a serious tone.
The other freshmen immediately shook their heads in refusal, unwilling to accept what they saw as an act of "betraying" Xiao Yao.
Seeing that Han Yue and the freshmen still wanted to persuade him, Xiao Yao raised his hand instead.
"Don't rush, let me finish."
"I'm not a reckless person either. I'll hold off the Black Fiend Team and White Fiend Team while you rush into the Inner Academy. If I'm truly outmatched, I can quickly break free and enter the Inner Academy myself."
Hearing Xiao Yao's words, the freshman who originally wanted to continue persuading him paused for a moment, realizing that this method seemed to have some feasibility.
After all, the "Fire Energy Hunting Competition" isn't the "Inner Academy Chase Competition."
They've already crossed the forest and entered the Inner Academy; do they think the senior students would dare to openly hunt down the new students?
Seeing the hesitation and doubt on the faces of many freshmen, Xiao Yao knew that his persuasion had worked.
Because this is indeed a feasible method.
Han Yue gave Xiao Yao a deep look. Seeing his resolute attitude, she sighed slightly and stopped trying to stop him. Instead, she took the lead in supporting Xiao Yao.
"Since Xiao Yao has made up his mind, let's do as he says."
Seeing this, the other freshmen also nodded in agreement, expressing their support for the plan.
Xiao Yao breathed a sigh of relief upon finally persuading the new students, and a smile appeared on his face.
This certainly includes the consideration of not wanting new recruits to participate in combat again and further injure them.
More importantly, Xiao Yao wanted to take control of the remaining two teams' Fire Energy.
If the new students were to participate in the battle, with nearly 50 new students, even if each student only received Heavenly Fire Energy, that would amount to almost a hundred Heavenly Fire Energy!