Selective Side Plot

Yu Jing refused without hesitation. Only Yu Jing himself knew the reason.

Freddy's face had been completely burned away, yet he forcibly pried open his mouth, revealing an expression that seemed to smile but not quite.

"Since you're unwilling to cooperate with me, why did you take the initiative to release me... I saw everything that happened yesterday at the alien bug's home, when you forced her to sign an agreement and had her spread fear throughout the town."

"Releasing you doesn't mean I want to cooperate with you," Yu Jing replied calmly.

"What exactly are you after?" Freddy asked curiously.

"I had to release you first so it would be convenient to kill you."

Yu Jing's blatant provocation caused an aura of fear to spill from Freddy's body.

A black robe wrapped around Freddy's entire body. With his sharp claws extended, he rose into the air, intending to tear Yu Jing apart. However, the moment his metal claws touched Yu Jing's face, Freddy's still-incomplete body instantly disintegrated into ashes, and the dream collapsed and vanished with it.

When Yu Jing slowly woke up, the scene before him seemed somewhat familiar.

"Have you finally awakened, disciple Yu Jing?" an aged yet kindly voice came from the side.

"Dean."

Yu Jing's consciousness gradually cleared. He had somehow already found himself in the Dean's office.

"Your body is clearly in good condition, yet you have rather severe symptoms of anemia... The incident in the cafeteria today has already reached my ears. Andrew may be an unlearned good-for-nothing, but you were the one who struck first today.

"Such a commotion in the cafeteria would have put you in tomorrow's morning paper if we hadn't sealed the news. As the Dean, I cannot turn a blind eye. Before I issue you a demerit,