Lin Yan's Arrogance and Confidence, Huo Yuhao's Vigilance

Inside the dormitory, the argument seemed to be escalating.

Faintly, one could hear mentions of rules, seniority, and some sort of "why should I listen to you" dispute.

The two proud and arrogant youths were clearly unwilling to yield to one another.

In the end, Wang Dong seemed to propose a simple and brutal solution, to which Lin Yan responded with a cold snort, effectively agreeing.

The two decided to go outside to "spar" and use their strength to determine who would have more say in this dormitory.

As long as I can defeat Wang Dong later and demonstrate my strength and talent, I should be able to gain his initial approval and favor, right?

Lin Yan looked at Wang Dong's profile, which remained breathtaking even in anger, a flash of undisguised heat and determination flickering in his eyes.

According to the descriptions in his fragmented memories, Wang Dong'er's beauty was peerless.

And the special ocular technique he had previously been rewarded with by the Hundred Treasure Pearl—Eagle Eye—not only enhanced his vision and dynamic tracking but also carried a certain ability to see through illusions.

Just now, during the argument, he had quietly activated Eagle Eye and, sure enough, saw through the simple disguise on Wang Dong, catching a glimpse of that stunning, soul-stirring face beneath—a beauty capable of eclipsing the sun and moon!

The impact of that moment caused Lin Yan's heart to skip a beat, a surge of intense possessiveness and the feeling of "love at first sight" flooding his heart.

He became even more determined to "intercept" Huo Yuhao's opportunities, seize his destiny, and win the heart of this goddess!

Wang Dong, however, felt completely uncomfortable at this moment.

Although she was quite confident in her disguise, she was, after all, away from home for the first time and lacked experience.

She could clearly feel the scorching, overly intense gaze of Lin Yan behind her, as if he were trying to pierce right through her.

This guy... could he have some special hobby? Like... a penchant for the same sex?

An absurd yet logically sound explanation for the current situation struck Wang Dong's mind like a bolt of lightning.

She was so startled by this thought that she shuddered; a strong sense of chill and physical discomfort crawled up her spine, making her skin crawl.

Having grown up under the doting protection of her Great Uncle and Second Uncle in the Clear Sky Sect, she had heard rumors about unsavory noble affairs, but this was her first time personally encountering suspected "harassment."

I can't stay here any longer!

Alarm bells rang in Wang Dong's heart; she no longer wanted to share a room with this weird-eyed guy.

Suppressing the urge to turn around and glare at him, she let out a cold snort, burying her panic and annoyance beneath a facade of feigned arrogance, and walked quickly toward the dormitory door with hurried steps.

In her flustered state, she didn't even notice that in the shadows of the corridor outside the door, another person was standing quietly—Huo Yuhao, who had just come out of Dormitory 110.

Seeing this, Lin Yan immediately followed.

As he stepped out of Dormitory 108 and his gaze subconsciously swept across the corridor, he locked eyes with Huo Yuhao, who was standing not far away!

"!"

Lin Yan's pupils contracted sharply in that instant! His heart felt as if it had been gripped by an invisible hand!

This face! Although it is more youthful and thinner than the image in my memory fragments, those familiar contours, that calm gaze, especially that composure beyond his years... there's no mistake!

It was the Son of Destiny from his memories, the future God of Emotions—Huo Yuhao!

A trace of instinctive panic and nervousness slithered into Lin Yan's heart like a venomous snake.

Facing this existence who was supposed to be the "protagonist of the world," even though he looked weak now, the impression of the "protagonist halo" etched deep in his memory still caused him a moment of wavering and apprehension.

But it was only for a split second.

This wavering was quickly replaced by an even stronger sense of confidence and swelling ambition, fueled by the Hundred Treasure Pearl!

Huo Yuhao, you've arrived... unfortunately, you're one step too late. Lin Yan thought silently to himself, looking at Huo Yuhao's calm, unruffled face. After the initial shock, an indescribable sense of superiority and a near-twisted triumph quickly filled his chest.

Nervous? Uneasy? What a joke!

So what if you're here? Lin Yan sneered inwardly, the corners of his mouth curling into a barely perceptible arc of mockery. The one standing here now, possessing the "memory" of a prophet and the heaven-defying opportunity of the "Hundred Treasure Pearl," is me—Lin Yan!

You, Huo Yuhao, are nothing but a poor wretch who walked half the script only to be suddenly kicked out of the game! Your future glory, your opportunities, your destiny... and even...

Lin Yan's gaze involuntarily drifted toward Wang Dong, who had reached the entrance of the dormitory building and looked exceptionally dazzling bathed in the sunlight; the heat and possessiveness in his eyes were almost overflowing.

...your future "wife" will now be "met," "approached," and eventually "conquered" by me first!

Thinking about how he would step-by-step seize Huo Yuhao's opportunities, steal his partner, and eventually replace him as the new Son of Destiny to embark on the path to godhood, Lin Yan's heart was filled with indescribable pleasure and swelling self-confidence.

He could almost see himself standing at the pinnacle of the God Realm, looking down upon all living beings, while Huo Yuhao could only look up at him from the dust.

This fantasy of trampling the "original protagonist" underfoot allowed him to quickly adjust his mindset and expression.

The shock and subtle nervousness on his face receded like a tide, replaced by the look of a handsome youth who was slightly arrogant and seemed to have everything under control.

He deliberately stopped looking at Huo Yuhao, as if the other were just an insignificant passerby, and walked out of the dormitory building with his head held high, chasing after Wang Dong's figure.

However, how could his momentary pupil contraction and subtle facial changes escape Huo Yuhao's keen observation?

He knows me. Huo Yuhao concluded instantly, his eyes turning colder. And it's not just a casual acquaintance.

It's the kind of recognition that implies "knowing my identity and background, and perhaps even parts of the future."

His reaction to seeing me wasn't the curiosity of a stranger, but the confirmation of a "target appearing."

Another... "plot-knower"? Or perhaps, just like Wang Teng, a "transmigrator"?

Alarm bells rang again in Huo Yuhao's heart. Lin Yan's ambition, his calculations, and that overly scorching gaze toward Wang Dong earlier all caused Huo Yuhao to raise his danger rating for this person once more.

It seems this Shrek Academy really is a "gathering place for heroes." Huo Yuhao thought with irony.

He didn't leave immediately but followed behind.

Since they had crossed paths, he might as well observe this Lin Yan's strength, martial soul, and combat style to prepare for any potential future conflicts.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.