You're So Nice

Xiao Wu did not force Huo Yuhao to call her Sister Xiao Wu. She looked at Wang Sheng and asked, "You look like an older student of the academy. Tell me about the academy."

Wang Sheng immediately stepped forward.

In this world, strength commanded respect. Although Xiao Wu was much younger than him, she was far stronger, and Wang Sheng was thoroughly convinced.

Wang Sheng said, "Our academy has six grades in total, one class for each age. Boss, you, Huo Yuhao, and Tang San are all new students this year, so you're first-years. The rest of us are third-years and above. I've just advanced to sixth grade this year."

"Classes are held in the mornings, while afternoons are for cultivation. There are usually two classes in the morning: one on general knowledge and one on Martial Souls."

"We Work-Study Students have jobs in the afternoons, usually cleaning the academy. We can earn some living expenses, and specific work assignments are handled by a designated teacher."

After that, Wang Sheng introduced himself and the other Work-Study Students.

The other Work-Study Students all had fairly ordinary Martial Souls. Wang Sheng's was rather decent: the War Tiger Martial Soul. His Soul Power had also reached Level Nine, giving him considerable combat ability.

Next came Tang San and Huo Yuhao.

Tang San thought for a moment, then said, "My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, and I have Innate Full Soul Power."

Aside from Huo Yuhao and Xiao Wu, everyone else was stunned and cried out, "Innate Full Soul Power?!"

These days, Soul Masters with Innate Full Soul Power were exceedingly rare. Even many Title Douluo had not possessed Innate Full Soul Power.

Innate Full Soul Power meant tremendous potential.

After their shock subsided, Wang Sheng and the others felt a little sympathy for Tang San. Those with Innate Full Soul Power could usually cultivate to very high realms—except for those with Blue Silver Grass.

Blue Silver Grass was universally acknowledged as a useless Martial Soul.

Huo Yuhao then said, "My Martial Soul is Spirit Eyes, and my Soul Power is Level Seven."

Wang Sheng asked doubtfully, "Spirit Eyes Martial Soul? So, just eyes? What use is that?"

Huo Yuhao rolled his eyes and did not argue. He simply said, "Useless. Just like Blue Silver Grass, it's a useless Martial Soul."

Wang Sheng: "..."

Tang San: "..."

Xiao Wu burst out laughing. "You're quite interesting."

Just then, a teacher in his thirties walked in and said, "Were there new Work-Study Students this year? Step forward."

Huo Yuhao, Xiao Wu, and Tang San each took a step forward.

The teacher had an ordinary appearance, pale green hair, and a set of bedding in his arms. He looked back and forth between Tang San and Huo Yuhao before asking, "Which one of you is Tang San?"

Tang San quickly said, "I am."

The green-haired teacher said, "Tang San, this bedding is from Master."

Tang San accepted the bedding. Huo Yuhao glanced at it from the side and thought, Though this Master could be a little childish at times, he was quite thoughtful. He even knew to prepare bedding for Tang San.

The green-haired teacher said, "My name is Mo Hen. You may call me Teacher Mo."

After a pause, Mo Hen continued, "Tang San, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Wu, the three of you are new Work-Study Students. From now on, you'll be responsible for cleaning the garden south of the training ground. The pay is ten copper coins a day..."

"Remember, it must be cleaned every day. Especially the debris—you must clear it away thoroughly, or your wages will be deducted..."

"Of course, if you don't want this job and have another way to earn money, you can tell me."

"Understood?"

The three of them nodded at the same time.

Huo Yuhao silently calculated. Ten copper coins meant one silver coin. Over a month, that would be a full three gold coins in income. Did cleaning a garden really pay that well?

If he could not go out and set up a stall to sell Grilled Fish, he would definitely have taken this job.

Huo Yuhao said, "Teacher, I have another way to earn money."

Mo Hen did not ask further. He nodded and said, "All right, then Tang San and Xiao Wu will be responsible for cleaning the garden."

Xiao Wu asked Huo Yuhao curiously, "What's your way of making money? How much can you earn?"

Huo Yuhao shrugged and did not answer.

Selling Grilled Fish was not something suited for anyone besides him.

Huo Yuhao had Spirit Eyes and could control the heat on a microscopic level. Others could not do what he did.

Seeing that Huo Yuhao would not say, Xiao Wu pursed her lips and muttered softly, "Fine, don't tell me. It's not like I care."

Mo Hen chuckled and said, "All right. Classes officially begin the day after tomorrow, and that's when you can officially start the cleaning work. I'll inspect your work from time to time, so don't slack off."

With that, Mo Hen turned and left.

Seeing Tang San holding the bedding, Huo Yuhao said, "I should go buy a set of bedding too. Yue... cough, Xiao Wu, you don't have any bedding either. What are you planning to do?"

Only then did Xiao Wu realize the bedding was a problem. Looking slightly embarrassed, she said, "I... I don't have any money..."

Huo Yuhao said indifferently, "Then I'll buy you a set first. Once you earn money from work, you can pay me back."

"Really? You're so nice!" Xiao Wu said happily at once.

Huo Yuhao shook his head slightly. A child was still a child. Just moments ago, she had been saying, "It's not like I care," and now it was "You're so nice"...

"Let's go." Huo Yuhao walked out of Dorm Seven.

Xiao Wu skipped after him.

The two left the dormitory, and Tang San did not pay them any attention. He laid out his bedding, comfortably lay down on the bed, and muttered, "A little boy pretending to be mature, and a mischievous little girl... Too childish. Let them play by themselves!"

After leaving the dormitory building, Xiao Wu casually asked, "You're a Work-Study Student too. Where did you get your money?"

Huo Yuhao answered calmly, "I earned it myself."

Xiao Wu said in surprise, "You can earn money on your own? Tell me quickly. We can earn it together, and maybe make even more."

Huo Yuhao shook his head and said, "Grilled Fish... you can't do that."

"Grilled Fish?" Xiao Wu tilted her head and thought for a moment. "I really can't... Forget it. I'd better honestly clean the garden. Ten copper coins a day is enough to live on."

The two chatted as they walked.

Xiao Wu then asked, "Did you fight people often before? You actually guessed that if I hooked my legs over your shoulders, I'd clamp your neck... Honestly, you really are quite impressive."

Huo Yuhao turned to look at Xiao Wu and thought, I didn't guess. I already knew. It's not like you never did this to me in my previous life...

As if she had suddenly thought of something, Xiao Wu muttered to herself, "What you did today made me realize the weakness in this move... I need to find a way so that even if someone's neck isn't caught between my legs, they still won't be able to resist..."

"Right!" Xiao Wu's eyes suddenly lit up. Looking at Huo Yuhao, she said, "What if I tie sandbags or iron blocks to my calves? If I clamp someone's neck like that, who would dare resist?"

Huo Yuhao: "..."

Good grief, you're trying to beat people half to death...