Teacher Zhang

Huo Yuhao calmly scanned the classroom, ignoring the eager gazes of the girls and the hostility from the boys, and walked straight to the seat by the window in the back row.

Not bad; he had this spot all to himself.

He propped his chin on his hand and looked out the window, turning a deaf ear to the chatter in the classroom.

As the bell rang for class, the noisy room gradually quieted down.

Click, click, click...

A crisp sound of high heels striking the floor echoed from outside the classroom, growing louder as they approached.

It was as if every step was tapping against the hearts of these young boys and girls, sending ripples of excitement through them. Even Huo Yuhao couldn't help but turn his head.

A man's nature, it's just a man's nature.

The classroom door opened. The first thing to enter was a slender, delicate foot clad in a white high heel, the heel a full ten centimeters high. Following the plump, rounded, and jade-like calf, one's gaze traveled up to long, fair legs encased in nude-colored stockings.

The newcomer wore a blue-and-white professional skirt suit. Her long black hair fell to her waist, perfectly accentuating her tall, graceful figure. The smile on her lightly made-up face was somewhat cold and stiff; though it looked a bit forced, it remained enchanting.

Every gesture she made exuded a quiet, gentle temperament that was unforgettable at first sight.

"Wow..."

"Wow... Teacher, you're so beautiful..."

The moment Zhang Lexuan appeared, it drew a gasp of amazement from the entire class.

One had to realize that even in the Inner Court, she was the goddess in the hearts of most male students. To this group of brats in the Outer Court, her presence was a dimensional strike, forcibly reshaping their aesthetic standards.

Although Huo Yuhao was also stunned that his homeroom teacher was such a great beauty, that wasn't what he was concerned about.

It might sound like bragging, but through his Spirit Eye's spiritual detection, he could perceive the emotions of living beings. For instance, the male creatures present were mostly radiating emotions of "desire."

But this teacher's overall emotion was... sorrow. A sorrow so thick it was almost impossible to dissolve. This was the first time Huo Yuhao had ever seen someone carry such intense sorrow.

Therefore, the look he gave Zhang Lexuan wasn't filled with admiration like the other boys; instead, it held a touch of... pity.

She must have experienced something that left her unable to let go. In other words, her current smile was just a facade.

Recalling what Ma Xiaotao had told him earlier, Huo Yuhao formed his own judgment.

Zhang Lexuan smiled and swept her gaze over the children of Class Ten. Although those black eyes were charming and beautiful, an invisible pressure suddenly descended upon everyone in the room.

Inevitably, Zhang Lexuan's eyes landed on the most eye-catching student: Huo Yuhao.

What a cute child. Even I have never seen such a beautiful young boy before, especially his eyes—they are so clean...

But what does that look mean?

Though curious, Zhang Lexuan spoke gently: "Hello, students. My name is Zhang Lexuan. I am an Inner Court disciple and your homeroom teacher. I am very happy to meet such a group of little geniuses."

Zhang Lexuan's voice was incredibly pleasant and gentle, as if she were whispering right into their ears. Yet, both boys and girls instinctively straightened their backs and sat up straight, as if terrified of leaving a bad impression on their homeroom teacher.

Except for one person.

Huo Yuhao didn't pay much attention to Zhang Lexuan's words, instead looking curiously at the scene outside the window.

There were at least a hundred people outside, running helter-skelter around Shrek Square. In the center of the square stood a woman in her sixties, staring fiercely at the students.

Among them, a powder-blue head looked the most familiar. Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment before remembering—was his name something like Dong?

Forget it, it didn't matter.

"Huh?"

It was then that Huo Yuhao noticed another figure limping at the back of the line.

The person looked ordinary, with nothing special about him. If one had to say something, his hair stuck out on both sides like dog ears, which looked a bit comical and strange.

He seemed to be injured, his leg dragging, but even though he was at the back, he was still trying his best to catch up with the group.

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but frown. No way, even the injured have to run laps? That's too cruel. What kind of teacher is this...

Just then, a gentle voice sounded in his ear: "This student, daydreaming in class is not a good habit."

Huo Yuhao jumped, subconsciously meeting Zhang Lexuan's smiling eyes. Only then did he notice that the entire class was staring at him, looking as if they wanted to eat him alive.

Damn it, it's this kid again!

With such a beautiful teacher in front of him, he doesn't look at her but stares out the window instead. What is he trying to pull...

Huo Yuhao immediately stood up and scratched his head in embarrassment: "Ah... sorry, Teacher."

In times like these, don't explain—just admit the mistake.

Zhang Lexuan glanced at Huo Yuhao and said calmly: "Well... there's no need for us to cover any knowledge in the first class. Let's all get to know each other first."

"So, this student, please introduce yourself to everyone."

Uh...

Huo Yuhao tried his best to ignore the dissatisfied glares of his classmates and braced himself: "Hello, Teacher Zhang, hello everyone. My name is Huo Yuhao, Spirit: Spirit Eye, Level 36 Control-type Battle Spirit Grandmaster."

As soon as he spoke, it caused an immediate uproar.

"H-how much? Level 36!"

"An 11-year-old Spirit Grandmaster?! My god..."

"How does he even cultivate..."

Zhang Lexuan raised her hand slightly, and without anyone knowing how she did it, the entire class fell into dead silence.

"Hmm... Student Huo Yuhao, I've heard of you." Zhang Lexuan's eyes held a deep meaning as she continued, "Student Huo Yuhao's cultivation is the highest among all of you freshmen. Likewise, he has broken the record for soul power upon enrollment in the history of Shrek Academy. He is your role model, and you should all learn from him."

Huo Yuhao was naturally not stupid; Zhang Lexuan wasn't praising him to make him a role model, but rather to turn him into a target for everyone to chase.

The days ahead certainly wouldn't be easy...

"However..." Zhang Lexuan shifted her tone, her voice carrying a hint of warning, "Student Huo Yuhao, don't think that just because you have talent, you can skip class or slack off."

Huo Yuhao nodded repeatedly. "Yes... yes, Teacher Zhang."

Watching Huo Yuhao's obedient and well-behaved appearance, a strange feeling suddenly welled up in Zhang Lexuan's heart.

She couldn't quite explain this feeling; it was simply an urge to bully him a little.

She blinked her eyes, seemingly eager to stir up trouble. "Hmm... Student Huo Yuhao is not only a Control-type, but also has the highest cultivation in our class, so let's tentatively appoint him as the monitor of Class Ten. Of course, his position as monitor is not permanent. Whoever defeats him can take his place. Those who want to be the monitor, keep working hard."