Core Disciple Identity

"Xiao Xiao, join the Hongchen Family. As for Wang Dong..."

Before Yue Hongchen could finish, Wang Dong said, "I want to join the Tang Sect."

Yue Hongchen glanced at Tang Ya. Seeing her nod, he said, "Alright, no problem."

After this conversation, Ning Tian expressed that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect wished to form a partnership with the Hongchen Family and become allies.

The intention was simple: they had witnessed the power of Soul Tools, but the Soul Tool technology on the Douluo Continent was severely lacking. Therefore, they wanted to acquire Soul Tools from Mingde Hall.

This was a major client, how could Yue Hongchen refuse?

After their discussion, the grilled fish was almost finished. Seeing that it was getting late, Yue Hongchen invited them to stay the night.

This was where the advantage of having a small courtyard came in handy. There were six empty rooms, but Yue Hongchen insisted there were only four.

"Senior Brother Beibei and Senior Sister Tang Ya sharing a room should be fine!"

Tang Ya lowered her head, blushing, but did not refuse. Beibei naturally wouldn't refuse either and readily agreed.

"Ning Tian and Wu Feng in one room, Yu Hao and Wang Dong in another, and Xiao Xiao gets her own room."

Yue Hongchen quickly assigned everyone their rooms. Seeing Xiao Xiao getting her own room, Tang Ya's eyes widened. She had initially thought there weren't enough rooms and that Yue Hongchen would have Xiao Xiao share with Meng Hongchen. She hadn't expected this...

Seeing this, Beibei secretly gave Yue Hongchen a thumbs-up: Good brother!

"Brother Yue, are there really no more rooms?" Wang Dong asked, blushing. The thought of sleeping in the same bed as Huo Yuhao made her...

Yue Hongchen shook his head. The doors to the remaining two rooms had been removed by him before they entered, and several bookshelves piled high with books had been moved to block them.

Yue Hongchen teased, "They're all guys, what are you afraid of? At worst, you can just cultivate together with Yu Hao for the night."

The others nodded as well, not understanding Wang Dong's shyness.

Only Ning Tian, remembering Wang Dong's Martial Soul, suddenly thought of something and tugged on Yue Hongchen's sleeve.

Yue Hongchen knew what she understood from the look in her eyes and quickly said in a low voice, "I know the characteristics of the Light Goddess Butterfly, but they can perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Wang Dong has always disguised herself as a boy. What if Huo Yuhao really treats her as a bro? Besides, look at Wang Dong, she's just shy, not unwilling."

The Light Goddess Butterfly Martial Soul only appeared in females. Wang Dong, possessing the Light Goddess Butterfly Martial Soul, naturally couldn't be male. Ning Tian, as the young sect master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, knew this much.

As for why Beibei, who also came from an extraordinary background, didn't know, looking at the innocent and lively Meng Hongchen beside him, he probably only knew how to play when he was young, just like her.

Ning Tian thought about it and felt it made sense, so she didn't say anything more.

Wang Dong considered Yue Hongchen's words. Normally, in the dormitory, she and Huo Yuhao would cultivate together in the same bed using their Hao Dong Power. Today was just a change of location.

After resolving Wang Dong's issue, Yue Hongchen bid them goodnight and entered the master bedroom. Each room here had an attached bathroom. After washing up, he lay down on the bed.

Because there were too many people outside, Meng Hongchen felt too embarrassed to go directly into Yue Hongchen's room. After everyone else had returned to their rooms, she tiptoed to Yue Hongchen's door and slipped into his covers.

The next morning, the sun was bright, marking another beautiful day.

All the students who passed the freshman assessment gathered at Shrek Plaza, awaiting their upcoming class assignments.

However, to their surprise, students from the 2nd to 6th grades and the Soul Tool Department were also present.

Soon, Du Wilun, the director of the Martial Soul Department, arrived at the front of the students with over a dozen teachers. Yue Hongchen scanned the teachers in front of him repeatedly but couldn't find Pu Shibo.

So they are inner court teachers, Yue Hongchen thought to himself and stopped dwelling on it.

Du Wilun held a folder and scanned the students with a smile before saying, "I believe everyone knows that the elimination round of the freshman assessment has concluded, and the final top three have been determined. Below, I will formally announce them and the rewards they will receive. Third place in the freshman assessment, Meng Hongchen's team, with team members Meng Hongchen, Ning Tian, and Wu Feng. Please step forward."

Yesterday, the day after their cooperation was confirmed, Yue Hongchen was walking with Meng Hongchen by the Sea God Lake when Yan Shaozhe found them. He said that the champion had been decided yesterday, but the runner-up and third place had not yet been determined.

For fairness, the academy did not award the runner-up position to Dai Huabin's team, who had lost to Huo Yuhao's team. Instead, they had those three teams compete again. Yue Hongchen had only been disqualified from the finals, but he could still contend for the runner-up position.

Even though Dai Huabin's Martial Soul Fusion Skill was on cooldown and could not be used, even if he could have used it, he wouldn't have won. Yue Hongchen and Meng Hongchen both ended their battles within ten seconds of the start.

This also allowed many students to witness Meng Hongchen's true strength for the first time; she was a powerful attacker disguised as a control-type.

Led by Meng Hongchen, the three walked to Du Wilun. Although the result was slightly lower than they had anticipated, it was generally satisfactory.

All the first-year students erupted in applause. After the elimination round, there were over three hundred first-year students remaining, nearly two-thirds fewer than at the start of the semester.

"Second place, Yue Hongchen's team, team member Yue Hongchen. Please step forward."

Applause rang out again, and Yue Hongchen walked out with a smile.

Du Wilun paused slightly before raising his voice slightly, "Next, please give a warm round of applause to welcome the champions of the freshman assessment. They are, Wang Dong's team, with team members Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, and Huo Yuhao."

Immediately, thunderous cheers erupted from the entire venue. Huo Yuhao and the other two were slightly stunned when they heard Du Wilun's announcement.

According to the name submitted by Class 1 of the freshmen, their team should have been called Huo Yuhao's team, with Huo Yuhao as the captain! However, amidst the cheers and applause of the many first-year students, the three dared not delay and quickly stepped forward. As they walked towards the front, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao deliberately lagged half a step behind, letting Huo Yuhao walk at the very front.

Seeing the three step forward, a smile flickered in Du Wilun's eyes, and he gestured for them to stand in the center. Huo Yuhao looked at Yue Hongchen beside him, but Yue Hongchen was looking at Meng Hongchen beside him, occasionally pinching her little hand and then her little face.

Du Wilun said, "Alright, now I will announce the rewards for the top three teams in the freshman assessment. The top three teams will receive unified rewards from the academy. Each person can request assistance from the academy when they need a Soul Ring, and the academy will help them obtain one Soul Ring that they can bear and that is most suitable for them."

Regarding the reward of acquiring a Soul Ring, it was likely only useful for Huo Yuhao and Xiao Xiao. Yue Hongchen and Meng Hongchen came from the Hongchen Family, Ning Tian and Wu Feng from the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and Wang Dong's true identity was the young sect master of the Clear Sky Sect. The help of the academy would make no difference to them in acquiring Soul Rings.

After announcing the rewards for the three, Du Wilun signaled for them to step down.

After Yue Hongchen and the other seven returned to their positions, Du Wilun began another speech. Finally, he said, "In view of the emergence of some outstanding new students in this year's freshman competition, the academy has specially approved a portion of the students to become core disciples of the outer court. Below, I will announce the list."

Shrek Plaza fell silent. Everyone listened intently to Du Wilun's voice, afraid of missing their own names.