You Are a Beauty, Why Choose to Be a Thief

Huo Yuhao's assessment had concluded, but the aftershocks remained.

He ignored the gazes of awe around him and, flanked by Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, walked straight toward Dai Huabin, who was attempting to hide within the crowd.

The surrounding people instinctively parted, exposing Dai Huabin's figure.

Zhu Lu hurriedly stepped in front of Dai Huabin, shrieking sharply, "Huo Yuhao, what do you think you're doing? Are you going to attack us in front of so many teachers and students?"

However, this did not slow Huo Yuhao's pace. His eyes remained locked on Dai Huabin as he retorted, "Dai Huabin, a bet is a bet. If you're still a man, stop hiding behind a woman."

Dai Huabin clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, yet he lacked the courage to face Huo Yuhao's slap.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, if he were to be slapped by Huo Yuhao, wouldn't it be a lifelong humiliation? That was more painful than death itself.

But the wager had been made in front of so many people; if he reneged, he would likely be unable to survive at Shrek Academy any longer.

Just as he was caught in a dilemma, a thought struck him, and he hurriedly stepped forward, saying, "Huo Yuhao, as long as you are willing to drop the bet, I can..."

However, before he could finish, Huo Yuhao had already cut his words short with a slap.

"Can what?" Huo Yuhao asked, as if he had only just realized what was happening.

"You..." Blood spilled from the corner of Dai Huabin's mouth as he spat out a tooth, his gaze toward Huo Yuhao filled with resentment and murderous intent.

"No need to say it. That slap felt great; I wouldn't trade it for a thousand gold." Huo Yuhao said apologetically, "I just didn't control my strength well and knocked your tooth out. I'll be more careful next time."

Cruel beyond measure!

Dai Huabin nearly choked on his own breath.

Zhu Lu lunged forward, claws bared, intent on avenging Dai Huabin.

However, Huo Yuhao glared, and a massive surge of spiritual power instantly froze Zhu Lu in place, leaving her unable to move.

He gripped Zhu Lu's chin, forcing her to look up at him, and chuckled, "Such a beauty, why act like a thief? Doesn't this piece of trash Dai Huabin just happen to have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with you? Is it worth being so devoted to him? Why not come to me instead? I'm much more capable than he is."

Dai Huabin's eyes were bloodshot, his murderous intent nearly tangible. To suffer such humiliation today, and to have someone try to poach his fiancée right in front of him—if looks could kill, Huo Yuhao would have died a thousand times over.

Yet, Huo Yuhao didn't even spare him a glance, walking away with Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao in tow.

As Huo Yuhao departed, the spiritual pressure on Zhu Lu dissipated, and she hurriedly steadied the swaying Dai Huabin. "Huabin, are you alright?"

Dai Huabin's lips trembled as he gritted his teeth and hissed, "I will kill him, no matter the cost..."

"Class monitor, was what you said just now true?" Xiao Xiao asked tentatively.

"What?" Huo Yuhao hadn't caught her meaning.

Xiao Xiao said, "What you just said to Zhu Lu. Do you like her?"

"It was just to twist the knife." Huo Yuhao reached out and patted Xiao Xiao's head. "How could Zhu Lu be as cute as our Xiao Xiao?"

At these words, Xiao Xiao's heart fluttered, her face flushed to the roots of her ears, and she stood completely stunned.

What does the class monitor mean by that? Could it be that the class monitor likes me too? Xiao Xiao's heart raced, and as she looked at Huo Yuhao walking ahead, her affection threatened to overflow.

Only Wang Dong felt aggrieved, doubting himself internally. I can accept not being as good as Senior Ma Xiaotao, but am I really going to lose to Xiao Xiao?

After the advancement assessment, life returned to normal.

Huo Yuhao's routine was extremely disciplined: attending classes during the day, cultivating the Power of Haodong with Wang Dong, and going to Sea God Island at night to help Ma Xiaotao suppress her Evil Fire.

Occasionally, when he had free time, he would tinker with outfits that made even Ma Xiaotao blush, effectively enhancing the results of their dual cultivation.

Until one day, Wang Dong ran back to the dormitory, excitedly holding two gold-leafed invitations.

"Yuhao! Invitations to the Treasure Appreciation Fair at the Treasure Pavilion! Only core disciples get these!"

"We haven't relaxed in a long time. Shall we go take a look together?" Wang Dong suggested.

Huo Yuhao became interested as well. "Alright, let's bring Xiao Xiao along."

"Xiao Xiao, Xiao Xiao, you're always talking about Xiao Xiao. You don't actually have a crush on her, do you?" Wang Dong pouted, asking with a hint of sourness.

Huo Yuhao chuckled and slapped Wang Dong on the forehead. "What are you thinking? I treat Xiao Xiao like a little sister."

"Tell that to the ghosts." Wang Dong clearly didn't believe him.

The three met up and headed toward Shrek City together.

The city built by the academy was exceptionally prosperous, bustling with traffic and crowds, rivaling the capitals of the three great empires.

The Treasure Pavilion was magnificent and gilded. The young women greeting guests at the entrance were seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in skirts, with sweet faces and slender figures.

In particular, the way their shoulders were exposed and the clear cleavage on display made it impossible for Huo Yuhao to look away.

Upon entering the Treasure Pavilion, two rows of young women stood on either side of the lobby, dressed in even skimpier golden miniskirts that revealed fair, long legs. With their graceful figures, it felt as if they had stepped into a heavenly realm.

A young woman in a white dress, responsible for reception, took the initiative to approach them. "Welcome, three distinguished guests, to the Treasure Pavilion's Treasure Appreciation Fair. If you see any items you like, you may purchase them on the spot. If you require credit, we can perform an assessment. The results will determine the discount you receive and the amount of credit you are eligible for."

Seeing the bewildered expressions on the faces of Huo Yuhao and his companions, the girl in the white dress smiled. "This must be your first time attending the Treasure Appreciation Fair. You see, our Treasure Pavilion determines credit eligibility based on the individual circumstances of each guest. The assessment is primarily a comprehensive evaluation based on your current cultivation level, age, and so on. If you need it, I can take you there now."

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao looked at Huo Yuhao, clearly waiting for him to make the call. Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "Then we'll trouble you."

They arrived at a counter, and after filling out a form, the assessment for the three of them was quickly produced.

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao both received purple VIP cards, allowing them to borrow up to 100,000 Gold Soul Coins annually and enjoy a ten percent discount on purchases.

Just as the two were feeling smug about this, a staff member respectfully handed Huo Yuhao a card that was blood-red from end to end.

"Mr. Huo, welcome to the Treasure Pavilion. You are a distinguished top-tier red VIP. There is no credit limit at the Treasure Pavilion. According to your current VIP privileges, you are entitled to select one item from the Treasure Appreciation Fair every year to take with you, free of any charge."

"W-what?!" Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao instantly turned to stone; the purple cards in their hands suddenly didn't seem so great anymore.

"The class monitor is truly amazing!" Xiao Xiao said with a look of infatuation.

"Is this the prestige of a dual-core disciple?" Wang Dong muttered sourly.

Huo Yuhao gave her another flick to the forehead, "You just can't stand to see me doing well, can you?"

Wang Dong covered her forehead with teary eyes, looking aggrieved as she said, "How could you think that?"

"Still daring to talk back?" Huo Yuhao raised his hand, full of menace, "I say you do, so you do."

Wang Dong fell silent, looking like a total pushover.

"Wow, the class monitor is so domineering."

Xiao Xiao's words made Wang Dong think she was going to speak up for her, but who knew that Xiao Xiao would change her tune, "I love it!"

Wang Dong sighed, realizing there was no hope for her, "There's no saving you."