The group stood in a row. From left to right were Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Shen Ranxi, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing.
Tang San had the distinct feeling that a faint fragrance lingered around his nose. It was so subtle that it was almost imperceptible, but since he knew how to make poisons, he was particularly sensitive to scents.
Flender folded his wings and descended unhurriedly, landing on the ground with a stern expression.
...What perfect timing. He must have been lurking nearby for ages... Shen Ranxi grumbled inwardly.
"Why isn't Oscar here? Forget it, we'll talk about that later," he said to the New Students present. "Tuition is one hundred Gold Coins per person. After class, bring it to the office and sign the necessary paperwork."
Upon seeing Flender, Xiao Wu could not help muttering to Tang San, "Little San, isn't this that Shrewd Merchant..."
Before she could finish, Shen Ranxi pinched her little mouth shut and smiled. "Little mouth, close up!"
"How could you think of badmouthing a Soul Saint right to his face?" she added near Xiao Wu's ear.
She did not know whether Xiao Wu was innocent or fearless. Sometimes, Shen Ranxi felt that Xiao Wu possessed a natural, worldly-unaware innocence. Maybe she was still young? Shen Ranxi shook her head.
One should never place one's hopes in a strong expert's character. If you truly offended them, it was one thing if they chose not to care. But if they did care, then even being crushed to death would be your own fault.
"Dean, I'm here!" Oscar, who had finally shaved off his beard, ran over cheerfully.
"You brat, you actually dared to be late..." A dangerous look appeared on Flender's face.
Oscar hurriedly explained, "Dean, I've achieved a Breakthrough to Level