Whenever the battle in the Mist Forest was brought up, both teachers and students alike showed admiration, praising Chen Xiaojun's wit and strength without end.
Zhuang Mochen said with feeling, "Student Chen Xiaojun, you not only possess extraordinary wisdom, but also exceptional strength. You fought the Wolf Bandit Leader alone, and you have an unyielding heart."
"At that life-or-death moment, you were able to keep calm and lead everyone out of danger again and again. That quality is truly rare and precious."
Chen Xiaojun smiled modestly and said, "Actually, I only did what I should have done."
"In that life-or-death situation, every one of us gave it our all. For the academy, and for one another, we were willing to give everything."
"This wasn't my achievement alone, but the result of all of us working together."
Zhuang Mochen nodded, his eyes full of agreement. "Yes, yes, yes, you're right. Still, the main thing was that you set a good example as the leader."
"With you in this year's Advanced Elite Competition, we can rest easy."
"You're our anchor!"
Chen Cong listened from the side and could hardly stand it anymore. He curled his lip and said, "I say, Old Zhuang, stop flattering him. This kid's made plenty of mistakes too. Don't praise him like he's some perfect flower."
As soon as Chen Cong finished, he changed the subject and asked, "Old Zhuang, you came here for something else this time, didn't you? Don't tell me you only came to praise Chen Xiaojun. That's not your style."
Zhuang Mochen looked a little sheepish at Chen Cong's words. He rubbed his nose and said, "Heh heh, the dean still understands me best."
"I heard that this time, your Chen Clan sent a young female soul master who not only rescued our Chang'an