By the time Shui Qinghan led Jiang Lan and the others to the training grounds, Yu Hairou's group of four had already been waiting there for quite some time.
When Yu Hairou and the others saw the boy among them—nearly 1.7 meters tall, with ice-blue shoulder-length hair draped behind him, a straight posture, broad shoulders, a narrow waist, handsome and refined features, and a gentle temperament—they all instinctively turned to look at Shen Liuyu.
Sister, this is the little runt you mentioned?
What little runt? He's clearly a huge heartthrob!
"This..." When Shen Liuyu saw Jiang Lan, disbelief flashed through her eyes.
If Jiang Lan's face had not still retained some youthful immaturity, allowing her to vaguely recognize his old features, she truly would not have believed that the handsome boy before her was once that little runt.
Perhaps sensing her fixed stare, the boy suddenly turned to look at her, then smiled and nodded.
Seeing that gentle smile, Shen Liuyu's cheeks heated up, and she shyly turned her head away.
"Since everyone is here, I'll explain my arrangements. Shui Bing'er will serve as both captain and commander of the Skywater Team, while Jiang Lan will be vice-captain. Does anyone have objections?" Shui Qinghan asked, sweeping her gaze over the two clearly divided groups before her.
"Dean, isn't that arrangement somewhat unfair?" Yu Hairou asked with a frown.
Shen Liuyu, Gu Qingbo, and Qiu Ruoshui also looked displeased, clearly dissatisfied with Shui Qinghan's decision.
An academy was not a sect. Even the academy dean could not force them to obey her orders.
"Fine! Soul Masters have always spoken through strength. Since you're dissatisfied with my arrangement, I'll give you a chance to challenge it. The four of you will face Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er. If you win, I'll naturally