Wu Zhangkong!

When Lu Chuan walked out of the Blacksmith's Association, Mu Chen was still coaxing his daughter.

However, before he left, Mu Chen reminded Lu Chuan of one thing:

do not reveal to the outside world that he was capable of Five-Alloy Fusion Forging.

A tree that stands above the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

Being the youngest Level 6 blacksmith in history was already dazzling enough;

if one were to add the unprecedented feat of Five-Alloy forging, there was no guarantee that certain people wouldn't be tempted to act.

But Lu Chuan didn't take any of it to heart.

Having just enjoyed the thrill of forging, he only wanted to hurry back now, to quietly absorb the insights he had gained!

The next morning, the opening ceremony was held in the massive plaza of Eastsea Academy.

The autumn wind was biting, but the Eastsea Academy principal's enthusiasm was soaring, his spit flying everywhere.

"Students, greetings. Every year at this time, I feel a sense of emotion. Because..."

The entire speech was nothing but stale, clichéd chicken soup.

The freshmen in the intermediate division might still have held some longing, but most of the seniors in the advanced division were already nodding off.

Lu Chuan, however, listened to the principal's endless speech with great interest.

This principal was quite eloquent, reminding him of his middle school principal back in his student days before he transmigrated.

At the time, everyone behind his back

affectionately called him "Two Fritters."

He didn't know the reason, but that was just what everyone called him.

Thinking about it now, those days on Blue Star

were so pleasant!

"Lu Chuan, so you're here! I've been looking for you for ages!"

Just as he was reminiscing, Mu Xi's voice suddenly came from below.

Lu Chuan looked down instinctively, only to see Mu Xi crouching by his feet, looking up at him at a 45-degree angle.

The atmosphere turned ambiguous in an instant.

A few lewd images inexplicably popped into Lu Chuan's mind.

Mu Xi seemed to realize what her face was currently level with, so she hurriedly stood up

and squeezed into the line right beside Lu Chuan.

"Did you need something?"

Lu Chuan gave a light cough to hide his awkwardness and asked.

Mu Xi's pretty face flushed red, and she tucked her hair behind her ear.

"It's nothing much, really. It's just that my classmates heard I knew you... and they wanted me to ask for your help in taking some photos of Teacher Wu!"

"Also, I forgot to ask for your contact information yesterday."

Having said that, She handed a camera and a pink Soul Guidance Communicator to Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan reached out to take them, first recording his contact information before hanging the camera around his neck.

However, at this moment, regarding Mu Xi's words, he was completely bewildered!

If he wasn't mistaken, Mu Xi's friend should be named Liu Yuxin.

And if there wasn't a second teacher surnamed Wu at Eastsea Academy, then the person she wanted him to film must be Wu Zhangkong!

But, wasn't Wu Zhangkong off teaching Class Five in the intermediate department?

What did that have to do with him?

His teacher wasn't Wu Zhangkong, after all.

After hesitating for a moment, Lu Chuan voiced the confusion in his heart.

Upon hearing this, Mu Xi was particularly surprised.

"Lu Chuan, do you mean to tell me you don't even know you're a student of the Zero Class?"

"Zero Class?"

Hearing this, Lu Chuan raised an eyebrow.

He was no stranger to the Zero Class.

But he vaguely remembered, that it was only established after the Class Promotion Tournament.

School had only just begun.

Seeing that Lu Chuan, the person involved, really didn't know, Mu Xi was also a bit stunned, but she quickly figured it out.

This was the answer she had received when she asked her homeroom teacher yesterday;

it seemed the academy hadn't announced it yet!

"The Zero Class is a special class. The benefits and treatment are excellent."

"I heard from our teacher that the school specifically established the Zero Class this year because of you."

"Originally, you were supposed to go to Class One. But since the school saw that you were already a Soul Elder at nine years old, it seems... they've set their sights on grooming you for Shrek Academy!"

When Mu Xi said this, she spoke almost directly into Lu Chuan's ear, as if terrified of being overheard by others.

Only after she finished speaking, did she realize her behavior was truly a bit too intimate.

With a blushing face, her head practically steaming, she retreated back into the ranks.

But by then, Lu Chuan looked around, clearly having become the public enemy of countless male students.

However, knowing he had been assigned to the Zero Class, and that his homeroom teacher was Wu Zhangkong, Lu Chuan didn't care about becoming a public enemy.

On the contrary, he was quite looking forward to meeting this legendary, top-tier instructor, the cold and arrogant idol who received so much acclaim!

The lengthy speeches of the opening ceremony finally came to an end, and the establishment of the Zero Class was announced to everyone as the ceremony concluded.

They also promised that students who performed exceptionally well in the future would be admitted into the Zero Class.

Following this, the various classes dispersed in an orderly fashion according to the arrangements. The senior division headed to their respective buildings, while the intermediate division waited on the spot for their homeroom teachers to escort them back to their classrooms.

The instructors of the other classes arrived early to take attendance, and Tang Wuyue followed her own homeroom teacher away. Only the Zero Class area remained empty, with Lu Chuan standing there all by himself.

Could it be that they've forgotten about me?

Lu Chuan felt somewhat dejected.

Just as he was secretly wondering when Wu Zhangkong would arrive, a figure of extreme coldness slowly wove through the crowd in the plaza, walking toward him with measured steps.

The person was a woman, tall and slender, dressed in a crisp, form-fitting ice-blue combat suit without a single unnecessary ornament. Her sky-blue hair was meticulously tied back, with only two thin strands left hanging by her cheeks.

Her features were incredibly pale, and her eyes were a light, icy blue, as if covered by a layer of frost that would never melt, devoid of any softness or warmth. Her brows were sharp as ice blades, her nose bridge was straight, and her thin lips were so pale they were nearly colorless.

Her entire face possessed a beauty that kept others at a distance, like a lotus blooming on a snow-capped mountain that had remained frozen for ten thousand years. She was to be admired from afar, not approached!

Romance Continent is truly terrifying! Even the teachers are this beautiful!

Lu Chuan glanced at her, feeling that the woman was stunning beyond reason. But seeing her stop right in front of him, he immediately averted his gaze.

"Lu Chuan?"

The woman's icy blue eyes landed indifferently on Lu Chuan as she asked.

Lu Chuan looked up in surprise. "Yes, Teacher. Do you know me?"

The woman nodded slightly. "Mm. Let me introduce myself. I am your homeroom teacher, Wu Zhangkong. From this day forward, I will be in full charge of your training and studies. Now, follow me back to the Zero Class."

Having said that, she turned and walked straight toward the teaching building.

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, and his voice even stuttered, "Y-you are Teacher Wu?"

After Tang Wulin, another one had changed! Whose Demon Pill had been crushed this time?

Wu Zhangkong turned around, her voice clear and cold as water. "What? Was my introduction unclear, or do you think I am a fake?"

Lu Chuan shook his head hurriedly. "No, not at all!"

After saying that, he quickly followed her under her directive gaze.

However, even after the two of them entered the classroom, Lu Chuan did not see any other students.

Wu Zhangkong seemed to see through his confusion and said, "There are no other students; for now, you are the only one in the Zero Class. Three months from now, after the Class Promotion Tournament ends, you will have classmates. However, that is merely a formality the academy goes through to avoid inciting resentment toward you from the other students. You don't need to pay it any mind. There is only one thing you must do—get admitted into Shrek Academy!"