The Sharp-Tongued Young Lady, Such Nerve

Huoyao, however, did not stay behind like Han San to watch Chang Feng's method of teaching. As a transmigrator, he already knew what Chang Feng planned to do.

To deepen Taolangke and the others' trust in him, Huoyao decisively wrote in his diary.

[Chang Feng's beating was about to begin. As in the original story, he had chosen Duoxu as his target, warning her to set an example for the others.]

[After all, under circumstances where the others did not know Han San's identity, Duoxu, the eldest daughter of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, already had the strongest background.]

[If Duoxu could be made to lower her head first, then those ordinary students without powerful backers naturally would not dare resist his "teaching."]

[First, he would shatter the arrogance of the students, make them remember his words, and finally turn them into loyal servants of Shrek Academy. That was Chang Feng's method of teaching people like Yu Xiaoqian.]

[As an academy, Shrek's methods were much harsher than those of some sects.]

[The original story was much the same. Duoxu and O'Sullivan were both support-system Soul Masters, yet Chang Feng demanded that neither of them fall behind in physical strength. He made them carry rocks and run twenty laps before noon, or they would not be allowed to eat lunch.]

[As the pampered eldest daughter of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, with Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo doting on her, Duoxu had never suffered such hardship since childhood. So, halfway through the run, she came up with the idea of cutting corners.]

[But what she did not know was that Chang Feng was extremely insidious. He had secretly followed them the entire time, waiting for her to cheat so he could use it as an excuse to suppress Duoxu and make her obedient. Otherwise, he would expel her from Shrek Academy.]

[Duoxu had chosen not to attend the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and instead crossed half the continent to come to Shrek Academy precisely because she wanted to avoid her family's control and enjoy greater freedom.]

[Now that she had just enrolled, if she were expelled, her reputation would be utterly ruined. Even if it meant swallowing her pride, Duoxu could only endure it.]

[And so, from that moment on, Duoxu would suffer Chang Feng's beatings without end.]

[I could remind Duoxu through the diary, bringing us closer while also making Chang Feng's scheme fail.]

After reading this, Duoxu's delicate brows slowly rose, and fury flared in her heart.

Just as Huoyao had said, as the eldest daughter of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, protected by Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo, when had she ever suffered such humiliation?

She was merely a small Soul Master. Even the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family and its titled Douluos would not dare casually humiliate her like this.

Duoxu did not doubt Huoyao's words either.

Because she knew that if such a thing truly happened, given her pride, she would rather leave Shrek Academy than endure it.

Just then, Duoxu indeed heard Chang Feng order her and O'Sullivan to carry rocks and run twenty laps.

Duoxu gave Chang Feng a deep look and thought to herself.

Fine, Chang Feng. I'll remember this. You want to crush my pride and make me submit to you? You've got some nerve!

One day, I'll make you pay the price!

After Chang Feng led Han San and the others away, O'Sullivan looked at Duoxu, whose face had darkened, and comforted her.

"You don't need to worry too much. Those twenty laps may be difficult for a support-system Soul Master like me to finish, but I'll stay with you the whole way and help you."

Duoxu glanced at him and said indifferently.

"No need for your concern. Just take care of yourself."

With that, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared. Boosted by her first soul skill, Duoxu's speed rose sharply, and she immediately ran off.

As she passed Huoyao, Duoxu deliberately slowed down.

Seeing that they had reached a place where no one else could hear them, Huoyao's lips curled slightly. He then spoke to Duoxu.

"Duoxu, I remember Chang Feng told you to carry rocks while running. You should run as properly as possible and finish all twenty laps. That way, you may avoid some trouble."

To avoid revealing anything unusual, Duoxu deliberately put on a puzzled expression and asked.

"Really? Could he really follow me the entire time just to see whether I finish twenty laps?"

Before Huoyao could answer, O'Sullivan, who had caught up with them, spoke first.

"The dean is very strict. He might really follow us."

I'm talking to Huoyao. Why are you butting in?

Duoxu shot O'Sullivan a glare and sneered.

"Then why didn't you say so earlier?"

He had not stepped out to warn her before, but now that Huoyao had told her, he suddenly spoke up.

Either he sincerely wanted to see her make a fool of herself, or he was helping Chang Feng suppress her.

In any case, that fool called O'Sullivan was nothing good.

Sure enough, just as Huoyao had written in his diary, Shrek Academy was a den of misfits, where all sorts of people had gathered together.

O'Sullivan was left speechless by her rebuke. With a bitter smile, he stiffly explained.

"Didn't I just fail to think of it?"

Duoxu ignored him entirely and looked sincerely at Huoyao.

"Thank you, Huoyao."

Watching Duoxu turn and run off alone again, O'Sullivan's heart filled with helplessness.

He had never offended Duoxu before, so why did it feel as if she held some resentment and dislike toward him?

While questioning his life choices, O'Sullivan followed behind Duoxu and started running.

After both of their figures had disappeared from view, Han San moved to Huoyao's side and quietly complained.

"Huoyao, why am I starting to feel more and more that Taolangke Academy is terrible?"

Xiao Wu nodded in agreement as well.

"First there was the conflict between Huohuo and the others, then there's Chang Feng, the academy dean. I keep feeling that Taolangke Academy is really unreliable. I'm even starting to wonder whether it was the right choice to come to Taolangke with Third Brother in the first place."

Huoyao naturally understood why Xiao Wu was saying this, but her eyes narrowed slightly. She deliberately put on a look of great surprise and said probingly, "Let's keep watching. If Taolangke Academy really is that unreliable, then perhaps leaving would be the better choice instead."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Xiao Wu expressionlessly and said, "I have no objections. Just as Xiao Wu said before, with my current talent, even if I missed the admissions period for other academies, I would still be accepted as an exception."

Xiao Wu said slowly, "If you want to leave, please let me know beforehand. If I also feel that Taolangke isn't suitable for me, I might leave with you."

Huoyao's gaze lingered on Xiao Wu as she sank into thought.

Her silence made both Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu unconsciously hold their breath, and the surroundings became especially quiet.