"Ha ha, Zhao Xuan, don't take it to heart. Zhou Ze might be a little foolish sometimes, but he isn't bad by nature."
"I know. If his character were lacking, I wouldn't believe the dean would have allowed him into Shrek Academy. Teacher Lian, don't worry that I'll do anything to him either. There's no need."
Zhao Xuan smiled and nodded. The group was currently taking a leisurely stroll across Shrek Academy's training grounds.
The summer heat was blazing. The plane trees lining both sides of the road were lush and leafy, casting broad patches of shade. A gentle breeze blew, bringing a refreshing coolness.
Lian Hua was slightly embarrassed to find that Zhao Xuan had seen through her intentions, but she still secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although Zhao Xuan had not said anything just now, she had feared that he might resent it in private.
Zhou Ze was one of the students she thought highly of. He treated people sincerely and politely, and quite a few teachers liked him. Though his talent could not compare with Hermione and the others, who had won the Soul Master Tournament championship, he was still outstanding compared with most.
If Zhao Xuan had truly been angered, Zhou Ze's days at Shrek Academy certainly would not have been easy. But now, it seemed she had judged a gentleman with the heart of a petty man.
When they reached an intersection, they were about to go their separate ways. Lian Hua turned left for her practical combat class at the arena, while Zhao Xuan and Hermione turned right, intending to return to the dormitories behind the mountain.
Lian Hua stopped and asked Zhao Xuan with interest, "Now that you're back, are you interested in being a practical combat instructor again? Those female students