Those Who Can Do More

The sun was shining brightly on the day of the opening ceremony.

The large training ground of Shrek Outer Court was packed with freshmen.

The stands are circular, with tiers rising up like a large bowl, enclosing everyone inside.

The sunlight fell on everyone's faces; some squinted, some shielded their eyes with their hands, and some simply put their coats over their heads.

Yun Jingheng sat in the first row, wearing the Outer Court's school uniform.

Tang Wulin was originally sitting to his left, but Gu Yue lifted him up, startling Xie Xie so much that he jumped up from his seat. Xu Xiaoyan took the opportunity to snatch Xie Xie's seat.

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie: You two feel like strangers to me...

However, Yun Jingheng did not notice this; he was still looking around.

He suddenly remembered something, and with his left hand, he put his arm around the shoulder of "Wulin" beside him.

"Hey, I need to talk to you about something. I've suddenly had a brilliant idea. Could you help me forge some metal? My forging skills aren't that great yet."

Yun Jingheng placed his hand on Wulin's shoulder and tapped it lightly twice with his knuckles.

He was still looking around, his eyes scanning the crowd as if searching for someone, and he kept talking.

"Thousand Refinement is fine, but Spirit Forged is even better. I'll provide the materials; you just name your price. I'll write down the proportions for you later. It needs to be Sinking Silver and Magic Gold— "

He paused, frowned, and said, "By the way, what are you doing with your hair so long? If you're going to grow it any longer, it'll be shoulder-length by now. If it gets any longer, you'll regret it when someone pulls your hair during a fight."

He waited for a while, but there was no response.

"Why are you silent? Even Cambridge wouldn't be silent for this long, would it?"

He turned to look to the side and froze.

Gu Yue sat to his left, dressed neatly in her school uniform, her long hair draped over her shoulders with slightly curled ends, reaching down to her chest.

She just watched him quietly.

Yun Jingheng's hand was still on her shoulder.

His fingers stiffened for a moment, but did not retract.

The two stared at each other for a second.

What is Cambridge?

Yun Jingheng opened his mouth, "... It's nothing. Just a place, very far away."

"How far?"

"That's not important."

"Then what's important?"

"The important thing is... wasn't Wulin sitting here just now? Where is he?"

"Behind you."

Yun Jingheng turned his head.

Tang Wulin sat in the row behind him, squeezed together with Xie Xie, both of them with complicated expressions.

Tang Wulin looked at him, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed it back.

Xie Xie looked at him and silently gave him a thumbs up.

Yun Jingheng looked at them, paused for a second, and asked, "What were you doing there?"

Tang Wulin:... You think I wanted this?

Gu Yue: Stare~

"She doesn't know the person next to me. It's safer for two girls to be next to you."

Yun Jingheng looked at Tang Wulin, then at Gu Yue.

"Alright, shall we discuss the details later?"

"Uh-huh."

Gu Yue withdrew her gaze and took a sip of water.

On the platform, Cai Yue'er was already seated, having witnessed everything that had just happened.

This brat, he's just like his dad! Wasn't flirting with Ye girl enough? Now he's hooking up with others?

She glanced at the girl next to her and saw Shen talking excitedly to Wu, whose Bingbing face couldn't hide the occasional glimpse of her.

She took a deep breath, tapped her fingers lightly on the table twice, then leaned forward and brought the microphone closer.

The sound wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire training ground.

"Haven't you said enough?"

The entire room fell silent instantly.

"Keep talking if you haven't said enough."

"Have you said enough? Then I'll talk."

Her voice wasn't loud, but every word pierced everyone's ears like a nail.

"I am Cai Yue'er, the Dean of the Outer Court. Today's opening ceremony will focus on only one thing: class assignment."

She opened the list in front of her, her gaze sweeping across the room. "Before the class assignments, I have a few words for everyone here."

She paused, then said, "Shrek is not a nursery. We don't teach you how to eat, how to dress, or how to get along with classmates. We only teach one thing—how to become stronger."

"Becoming stronger isn't about you bullying others, it's about you not being bullied."

"Grade 1, Class 2, homeroom teacher Ms. Li, student list:... Ms. Li, please take them away."

"Yes."

"Class 3, Grade 1, homeroom teacher Ms. Wang..."

Cai Yue'er closed the list, stood up, and said, "The rest of you, first grade, class one, come with me."

The group crossed the training field, walked along the main road of the Outer Court, and entered the teaching building.

A bronze plaque hangs at the entrance, with the words "Grade 1, Class 1" engraved on it.

Cai Yue'er pushed open the door and went inside.

"Find a seat yourself."

After everyone was seated, Cai Yue'er prepared to give a speech, but her gaze froze.

In the back row, by the window, a boy with a melancholy air was quietly gazing out the window.

So many years... This feeling, tsk tsk tsk.

I used to be a "ruthless hero," but I never expected...

Cai Yue'er coughed.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet classroom.

In the back row by the window, the "melancholy" young man casually adjusted his posture and quietly stared at the table.

Cai Yue'er's lips twitched as she looked at his expression.

She took a deep breath and swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

Fine, let's save him some face in front of so many people.

She looked away and glanced around at the people in the classroom.

Yun Jingheng sat in the last row by the window, Gu Yue sat to his left, Xu Xiaoyan sat next to Gu Yue, clutching the hem of her clothes.

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie sat in front of them.

Cai Yue'er walked up to the podium, placed her hands on the edge of the lectern, and scanned everyone with her eyes.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Cai Yue'er, a level 96 Super Douluo of the Power Attack System, titled Silver Moon. I am your homeroom teacher."

"Wu Zhangkong, Level 78, Power Attack System Soul Saint, Deputy Class Teacher."

"Shen Yi, a level 75 Soul Saint in the Control system, and the deputy class teacher."

Cai Yue'er paused for a moment, then said, "Next, everyone will introduce themselves, including their name, age, Martial Soul, level, and second profession."

"First row, let's start."

A rather burly boy stood up. "Hello everyone, my Yang Nianxia, I'm 13 years old, my Martial Soul Dark Gold Bear, I'm a level 37 Power Attack System, and a level 3 blacksmith."

"Is he Yang Nianxia, the Dark Bear ranked 27th on the Genius Youth Ranking?"

"He's so strong..."

"I am Luo Guixing, 13 years old, with Martial Soul of spatial element, level 41 in control, and a level 3 mecha repairman."

"My name is Wu Siduo, I'm 12 years old, my Martial Soul Hell Spirit Cat, I'm a level 42 agility-attack type, and a level 4 mecha designer."

Yun Jingheng casually glanced at the five winners of the Genius Youth Ranking.

"My name is Gu Yue, I'm 12 years old, a Martial Soul Elemental Envoy, a level 38 Control System user, and a level 4 Mecha Designer."

Gu Yue stood up, holding a water glass, her voice very calm.

She sat down after she finished speaking, without looking at anyone the entire time.

The classroom fell silent for a moment.

Cai Yue'er's gaze fell on Yun Jingheng. "Yun Jingheng, it's your turn."

Yun Jingheng stood up, and all eyes in the class turned to him.

"My name is Yun Jingheng, I am 12 years old, my Martial Soul Moonlight Sword, level 47 strong attack... dual agility attack, Level 5 Soul Engineer, level 3 blacksmith, level 6 mecha designer, level 5 Mecha Manufacturer."

The classroom erupted in chaos. "Class of '47? He's only 12?"

"Level 5 Soul Engineer? Level 6 Mecha Designer?"

"Dual-attribute agility and attack? Martial Soul can have two attributes?"

"Isn't he a freshman? How come he has so many job levels?"

"His father is the Pavilion Master, these ranks couldn't possibly be..." The discussion grew louder and louder, like a pot of boiling water, bubbling and bubbling out.

Cai Yue'er tapped her fingers twice on the lectern, "Thump, thump." The sound wasn't loud, but the chatter in the classroom instantly quieted down.

Cai Yue'er's gaze swept over everyone before landing on Yun Jingheng.

"Yun Jingheng".

Yun Jingheng looked at her. Cai Yue'er's voice was very calm.

"From today onwards, you are the class monitor of the Elite Class."

Yun Jingheng's lips twitched slightly. "Aunt Cai— "

Cai Yue'er interrupted him, "Use your title."

Yun Jingheng took a deep breath. "Teacher Cai, I don't want to be the class monitor."

Cai Yue'er looked at him and said, "The capable should do more."

Yun Jingheng silently pursed his lips.