Stay or Go

In the stands, Wu Zhangkong appeared completely "calm".

Zhuo Shi appeared beside him at some point, his hand resting on his shoulder.

Wu Zhangkong's Adam's apple bobbed slightly.

Zhuo Shi's hand lingered on his shoulder for a moment, then patted him.

"Your students are quite good." The voice wasn't loud, but Wu Zhangkong heard it clearly.

His shoulders trembled slightly, and his Adam's apple bobbed again. "Teacher, you flatter me."

Zhuo Shi snorted, "Did I praise you? I was talking about your student, not you."

Wu Zhangkong remained silent.

Zhuo Shi withdrew his hand, put it behind his back, and looked at the scene.

Wu Zhangkong lowered his head, "This disciple is ashamed."

Zhuo Shi glanced at him. "What's the use of feeling ashamed? Teach him properly."

Wu Zhangkong nodded, "Yes."

"Jing Heng's entrance exam was a one-against-five situation."

Wu Zhangkong suddenly raised his head, a look of astonishment in his eyes.

Zhuo Shi glanced at him. "What? Didn't your dear junior sister tell you?"

Wu Zhangkong looked at Shen Yi, Shen Yi also looked completely bewildered.

"They fought against the five strongest students from the previous year without releasing their Soul Spirit or using Soul Tool, which shows that these students are quite good and their teamwork is excellent."

"Of course, ignore the one who got kicked out."

Wu Zhangkong's lips twitched, and his gaze involuntarily swept towards Xie Xie, who was still squatting in the corner by the wall.

Xie Xie was clutching his stomach, looking over with a wronged expression, when he met Wu Zhangkong's gaze and quickly lowered his head.

Wu Zhangkong withdrew his gaze, took a deep breath, and said, "I will give him a good scolding when I get back."

Zhuo Shi snorted, "What's there to scold? He couldn't dodge that kick because he wasn't skilled enough. Instead of scolding him, you should let him practice his footwork."

He paused, his tone suddenly becoming somewhat subtle, "But that kick was definitely accurate. If you had had that kind of kicking skill back then, you wouldn't have been kicked out of the training field by me."

Wu Zhangkong's expression stiffened for a moment. "Teacher, could we please not mention that matter?"

Zhuo Shi glanced at him. "What? You can't even talk about the stupid things you did?"

Wu Zhangkong remained silent.

Zhuo Shi withdrew his gaze and continued to observe the arena. "These children all have a good foundation. That Gu Yue is very skilled in elemental control, and her Divine Power is also strong."

"Xu Xiaoyan's control over the Star Wheel Ice Staff is good, but her mentality is unstable. Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon Claw has enough power, but his control is not precise enough. Xie Xie— "

He paused for a moment, then said, "His speed is alright, but he's not very bright."

Wu Zhangkong nodded, "This disciple has remembered."

"Alright, I'm leaving. Figure it out yourself."

Wu Zhangkong stood there, watching his figure disappear around the corner of the corridor.

He stood there for a long time, then turned around and looked at the field.

Yun Jingheng was squatting on the ground picking up Milk Bottle, Ye Xinglan stood beside him, silently helping him pick them up.

Xie Xie squatted in the corner, clutching his stomach, looking aggrieved.

Tang Wulin rubbed his back, stood in the center of the arena, and looked at the cracks in the ground.

Xu Xiaoyan slowly approached and began to help him pick them up.

Gu Yue leaned against the wall, her expression momentarily blank, as if she was hesitating about something.

Shen Yi walked over and stood next to him.

"Senior brother, our teacher..." Wu Zhangkong shook his head.

"Fine."

He walked down from the stands and onto the field.

"Gather together." The four children stood up, Xie Xie walked over with a limp.

Wu Zhangkong looked at them and remained silent for a moment.

"Go back and write a self-criticism. Three thousand words each." Xie Xie's face fell.

"Teacher Wu, I was kicked--"

Wu Zhangkong glanced at him.

"Four thousand." Xie Xie shut up.

Wu Zhangkong turned and left, and Shen Yi jogged after him.

Xie Xie watched them leave, then turned and looked at Yun Jingheng with a resentful expression.

"It's all your fault..."

"Hmm? Then... let's have another round?"

"No, no, no, there's absolutely no need for that." ×4

The four voices rang out almost simultaneously, as if they had rehearsed.

Xie Xie clutched his stomach and took two steps back, Tang Wulin rubbed his back and also took a step back, Xu Xiaoyan clutched the hem of her clothes and hid behind Gu Yue, Gu Yue also took half a step back.

Yun Jingheng put the last Milk Bottle into his Storage Soul Tool, stood up, and clapped his hands.

"Never mind then. Go back and write your self-criticisms, four thousand words each."

Xie Xie's face fell again. "Has anyone ever told you that you're cunning?"

Yun Jingheng turned to look at Ye Xinglan, Ye Xinglan snorted.

Yun Jingheng glanced at him. "I learned it from your Teacher Wu."

"Can't you learn something good, huh?"

Tang Wulin walked over. "Jing Heng, you're amazing!"

"You guys worked together very well, really. If it were anyone else, you would definitely win."

"Huh? Why?"

Why? Because I know you're strong, and I can't fight you head-on.

I know Xie Xie steals butts, I know Xu Xiaoyan is a stalker, and I also know someone is a dragon.

You'll find out later.

Xie Xie leaned closer. "Hey, I say, we've become acquainted through a misunderstanding, why don't you come sit at our place for a bit?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a hand reached out from the side and lightly patted the back of his head.

"Smack."

Xie Xie's head lurched forward, and he turned around, clutching the back of his head.

"Who--"

Gu Yue stared at him like he was an idiot. "We already met at the Sky Sea Grand Competition. You're only remembering to invite me now?"

Xie Xie opened his mouth, "I... I didn't mean that..."

Gu Yue didn't look at him, her gaze fixed on Yun Jingheng. "Want to sit down? It'll be easier to find us later." Her voice was calm, but her tone carried an undeniable air of authority.

Yun Jingheng glanced at her, then at Tang Wulin and Xu Xiaoyan.

"OK."

Yun Jingheng carefully put away his Storage Soul Tool, then said, "Let's go take a look around your place."

Xie Xie rubbed the back of his head, turned around and led the way, "Come on, this way."

He walked at the front, limping, but his steps were quick.

Tang Wulin walked beside him, Xu Xiaoyan walked in the middle, and Gu Yue walked at the very back with a water glass in her hand.

Yun Jingheng took a step to follow, but after only two steps, a voice came from behind him.

"And what about me?"

Ye Xinglan stood there, arms crossed, her golden ponytail fluttering in the wind.

She watched Yun Jingheng's retreating figure, her lips slightly downturned. "You don't want me anymore?"

Yun Jingheng stopped in his tracks.

Xie Xie suddenly turned his head, his eyes wide open, his mouth opening and closing, looking at Ye Xinglan, then at Yun Jingheng.

I think I know something! Yun Jingheng won't kill me, will he?!

He took a step back, and his voice changed.

"You... you guys..." Tang Wulin's expression changed, and he slapped Xie Xie on the back of the head.

"Smack." Louder than Gu Yue's earlier blow.

Xie Xie's head lurched forward again. This time, instead of covering the back of his head, he covered his mouth, his eyes darting back and forth between Yun Jingheng and Ye Xinglan.

Yun Jingheng turned around and looked at Ye Xinglan.

Ye Xinglan looked at him, her expression aggrieved.

Yun Jingheng paused for a moment, then asked, "Are you leaving or not?"

Ye Xinglan's lips curved slightly. "I'm not leaving. I still need to process my class transfer. I don't have time. You can go have fun by yourself. It doesn't matter whether you go first or later."

"Don't pretend you're not leaving. I'm leaving now, see you later."

Just kidding, see you later.