The Popular Huo Yuhao

The youth standing before the table possessed a fair, clean face with delicate features, brimming with the youthful vitality of his age.

His physique was robust, his skin so smooth and flawless that it seemed as if it had been polished from the finest, most lustrous jade.

Most striking of all were his eyes—clear, spirited, unique, and captivating; one look was enough to make it impossible for anyone to look away.

Even more lethal was the cool, gentle fragrance emanating from him. It was neither heavy nor sharp, yet it carried a vibrant life force that was inexplicably alluring.

It made one want to lean in closer for another whiff, his entire being radiating an irresistible sense of approachability.

Gulp.

The female student couldn't help but swallow hard.

This junior... he's so cute!

Huo Yuhao, seeing the female student staring straight at him without reacting for a long time, tilted his head in confusion.

He reached out a hand to wave it gently in front of her and spoke in a low voice:

"Senior? Are you alright?"

His voice was clear and crisp, instantly pulling the dazed student back to reality.

Yet, the first thing she did upon coming to her senses wasn't to pick up a pen to register Huo Yuhao's information.

Instead, she abruptly covered her mouth and let out a loud, piercing shriek.

She turned toward the other students responsible for registration not far behind her and shouted at the top of her lungs:

"Ahhhhh! Sisters! Come look! There's a super handsome junior here! His looks are heaven-defying!"

This shout instantly shattered the orderly atmosphere of the registration area.

The dozen or so students responsible for registration, along with many new students waiting in line, turned their heads in unison, their gazes all focusing on Huo Yuhao.

Several female students crowded around immediately, squeezing in front of the registration desk, their eyes sparkling as they stared at Huo Yuhao, their chattering voices erupting at once.

"Wow! He really is so handsome! And these eyes are just too beautiful! How can there be such a clean-looking junior?"

"And this scent, it smells so good! Junior, what kind of incense do you use?"

"Such a cute junior, hiss—I really want to ruffle him up."

"Junior, junior, what's your name? I want to get to know you!"

"All of you move aside! I haven't even had a boyfriend yet!"

It wasn't just the students in charge of registration; the other new students also swarmed over, surrounding Huo Yuhao so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through, all asking questions at once.

Some girls even started reaching out to touch him!

Huo Yuhao had never seen such a scene before; he was instantly flustered and began retreating step by step.

What is going on here?

They are way too enthusiastic!

"Master, what is happening? Is that strange fragrance of life force really that tempting?"

In his sea of consciousness, Huo Yuhao asked with some bewilderment.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ze couldn't help but chuckle, leaning back on his soft couch and speaking leisurely:

"Not entirely.

The pure life force I gave you didn't just reshape your physique; it also purged the impurities from your skin, essentially giving you a complete makeover from head to toe.

It's perfectly normal for these young girls to be hooked."

Huo Yuhao hadn't been bad-looking to begin with, but years of malnutrition at the Duke's Mansion had left him thin and stunted.

Now, after the reshaping by the life force, his true appearance had finally been restored.

Huo Yuhao gave a dazed "Oh."

He looked through his sea of consciousness at the female students outside, who were staring at him like hungry wolves, and wailed with a bitter face:

"So that's how it is...

But, Master, what should I do now?

I feel like they all want to eat me alive."

"What is there to panic about?"

Zhao Ze raised an eyebrow.

"What you should be doing right now is enjoying it to the fullest!

This kind of treatment is something many people pray for but never get; many people wish they had this kind of popularity but never get the chance!

And here you are, kid, trying to hide."

Electrolux, who was beside them, also gave a chuckle and chimed in with a tease:

"Kid, you'd better get used to it sooner rather than later.

Once you enroll, things like this will definitely be a common occurrence. You can't just hide in your sea of consciousness every time, can you?"

Huo Yuhao's face collapsed in an instant, his entire demeanor wilting as he let out a mournful wail:

"Ah? We're still going?"

Though Huo Yuhao was at a loss for what to do, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and carry on.

With a flushed face, he followed the guidance of that senior sister whose eyes were still sparkling, dizzily filling out all the new student information.

Upon learning that Huo Yuhao only had a Spirit Power of level twelve, their enthusiasm didn't diminish in the slightest; instead, their protective instincts were thoroughly ignited.

Before Huo Yuhao could recover from the relief of finishing the registration, he was swarmed and whisked away from the registration desk.

The senior sisters surrounded him with fervor, chattering away as they introduced him to every facet of Shrek Academy.

Huo Yuhao was led forward in a daze, and just as he opened his mouth to say thank you, a young woman handed him a gift.

However, this was only the beginning.

In the span of a mere quarter of an hour, Huo Yuhao's arms, neck, and even his embrace were piled high with gifts of all shapes and sizes, ranging from food and daily necessities to items for cultivation—everything one could imagine.

This was the first time Huo Yuhao had ever been treated with such warmth.

Having grown up in the backyard of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion since he was small, the things he received most were not gifts, but the cold glares and indifference of others.

His nose stung slightly. Clutching the overflowing pile of gifts, Huo Yuhao thanked the senior sisters beside him sincerely, over and over again:

"Thank you, senior sisters. I've really caused you so much trouble. These things... I truly don't know how to thank you enough."

"Oh, you're too polite, junior!"

The senior sister walking at the front waved her hand with a smile, reaching out to steady a box of pastries that was about to slide from his arms.

"It's nothing at all. Come, let us take you to the new student dormitory building. All the freshmen live here, two to a room. Since today is registration day, we'll take you to pick your room."

The group led Huo Yuhao along the academy's tree-lined paths, passing through the bustling New Student Plaza, and soon arrived at the entrance of the pristine new dormitory building.

The white dormitory building was clean and tidy, with two rows of tall green trees planted at the entrance. An old man sat by the door enjoying the shade, and he smiled slightly as he watched Huo Yuhao surrounded by the girls.

Just as Huo Yuhao was ushered to the entrance of the dormitory building, he hadn't even managed to lift his foot to step inside when he came to a sudden halt.

Right in the center of the dormitory's main gate stood a "young man" dressed in the male school uniform.

She had a striking head of powder-blue short hair, the strands soft and shimmering with a fine luster under the sunlight.

She wore a brand-new Shrek uniform, which accentuated her tall and slender frame.

Her face was excessively beautiful and soft, with a pair of peach-blossom eyes that tilted slightly upward, carrying a hint of unruly coldness.

She was standing with her arms crossed, leaning against the doorframe.

Seeing Huo Yuhao approaching, surrounded by a group of senior sisters, her brows furrowed instantly. She stepped forward, blocking their path, and her voice rang out, cold and laced with a touch of annoyance:

"Hey! Are you that popular new student, Huo Yuhao, the one who made such a scene that the entire registration office is talking about you today?"