No Material? Same Old Routine!

Huo Yuhao's voice was trembling with tears, his body was shaking slightly, and his eyes were red. He looked aggrieved and scared, just like a frightened child.

The Tianmeng Spirit Silkworm operated at full power within the Sea of Spirit, silently dissipating most of the oppressive force, leaving only a level that a One-Ring newcomer could not withstand.

This would make Huo Yuhao appear weak and helpless without actually causing him to have an emotional breakdown and say something incoherent.

Teacher Li stared into his eyes for a full five seconds.

Those eyes held only pure fear, grievance, and incomprehension; there was not a trace of guilt, evasion, or the pleasure of killing.

Could it be that I guessed wrong?

He shook his head inwardly.

Indeed, even the most talented One-Ring Soul Master couldn't possibly kill two Three-Ring Soul Elder so quietly and cleanly, leaving not a trace of a Soul Master.

Moreover, he has a clear alibi; the teacher on duty at the infirmary can testify that he didn't leave the house all night, and the injuries on his body cannot be faked.

Teacher Zhang, who was standing next to him, gave him a look and shook her head slightly, indicating that there was no problem and they could leave.

Teacher Li nodded, stood up, and her tone softened again. "Alright, don't be nervous, it's just a routine inquiry."

We're just checking on everyone who had contact with the deceased; that's all.

"Take good care of your injury. If you remember any clues, you can contact the duty officer to notify the Inspection Office at any time."

"Okay, teacher, I understand."

Huo Yuhao nodded hurriedly, as if he had breathed a huge sigh of relief, and his body went limp.

The three turned and walked towards the door, with Teacher Zhou casually closing half of the door behind them.

Just then, Teacher Li suddenly stopped, turned his back to the hospital bed, and said calmly without turning his head, "By the way, the two people who died were the two senior students who beat you up yesterday afternoon."

He deliberately repeated it, keeping a close eye on Huo Yuhao's reaction as he spoke.

The moment the words left his mouth, the ward fell silent for a second.

Teacher Li's ears twitched slightly, waiting for the reaction behind her.

Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment, and the color drained from his face.

He lowered his head, his voice soft, tinged with a complex sense of bewilderment. "... How could they... They looked quite fierce yesterday..."

His tone was filled with shock, not a trace of pleasure, and even carried a hint of the bewilderment and helplessness of a young person facing death.

Teacher Li didn't turn around or say anything more. She opened the door, walked out, and gently closed the ward door behind her.

In the hallway, Teacher Zhang frowned and asked, "Teacher Li, this kid should be alright, right?"

"His Soul Power and Spirit Power are both insufficient, and he also has an alibi. A One-Ring freshman couldn't possibly have done this."

Teacher Li stood in the corridor, gazing at the sycamore leaves outside the window. After a few seconds of silence, she slowly spoke, "It's hard to say, it's too safe."

Children of this age, when faced with such questioning, either panic and become incoherent, or they keep asking questions out of curiosity.

He, on the other hand, struck the perfect balance, appearing to know everything yet knowing nothing at the same time.

"But his Soul Power can't be faked."

Teacher Zhou added, "I just tested him with the Soul Guidance Instrument, and his Spirit Power strength is indeed only at the One-Ring, not even level 20. It's impossible for him to have suffered severe damage to his Divine Soul, and there's no residual Mental Attribute Soul Power in his body."

Maybe.

Teacher Li said calmly, "But we shouldn't rule it out completely. Have someone keep an eye on this new student and see if there are any unusual occurrences later."

Furthermore, continue investigating any traces outside the city. Don't overlook the Holy Spirit Cult, the Evil Soul Master, or the school feuds.

"Yes."

The sound of the three people's footsteps gradually faded into the distance.

In the ward, Huo Yuhao remained motionless, head bowed.

Only when he was sure there was no more noise in the corridor did his tense back slowly relax. The back of his hospital gown was soaked with cold sweat, clinging Sisi to his skin.

He let out a soft sigh, raised his head, and there was no trace of the timidity and fear he had shown before; only a calm coldness remained in his eyes.

"That was close."

The voice of the Tianmeng Spirit Silkworm echoed in the Sea of Spirit, tinged with lingering fear. "That old fox surnamed Li is too cunning. He almost touched my barrier when he was probing just now. Luckily, I hid well, or I would have really been exposed."

Huo Yuhao slightly curled the corners of his lips, his voice soft and tinged with sarcasm. "Shrek's teachers are nothing special."

"Don't be careless."

Tianmeng Spirit Silkworm, quickly advised, "You've gotten through this hurdle today, but they'll definitely still be watching you. For the next few days, just focus on recovering and don't fight again. Wait until things calm down."

"I know."

Huo Yuhao lay back on the pillow and closed his eyes.

He wasn't unafraid when facing Teacher Li's intimidating presence.

But more than fear, there was a strange sense of pleasure.

Holding the truth in your grasp, watching everyone being kept in the dark, and seeing the academy's teachers completely bewildered—this feeling is far more addictive than simply killing those two people.

The curve of his lips deepened, carrying a coldness unbecoming of a young man.

When Lin Ye returned to his dormitory, it was already dusk.

He pushed open the door, kicked off his shoes, slumped onto the bed, put his arms under his head, and stared blankly at the ceiling for a while.

I spent most of the day running around, going to see what was going on and taking a stroll around the infirmary. I wasn't really tired, but I didn't encounter anything particularly interesting.

I haven't written much in my diary yet, I need to hurry up and finish it; I can't give up the reward.

However, I suddenly don't know what to write.

I can't exactly write something like, "I watched a good show today; that kid Huo Yuhao is pretty good at acting," can I?

He rolled over, and suddenly a brilliant idea flashed into his mind.

So what if we don't have any material? As usual, if we don't have any material, we'll look for it in Tang San and Shrek Academy.

Let's start by Shrek Academy.

I haven't written much in my diary yet, I need to hurry up and write something, otherwise I won't get the reward.

But there's nothing much to write about. Although Huo Yuhao's incident today was somewhat amusing, it wasn't funny enough. I need to find some material.

However, after thinking about it, if we don't have any material, we can just look for it on Shrek and Tang San, right?

I'm in a pretty good mood today, so I won't mention that unlucky guy Tang San. Let's talk about Shrek instead. Anyway, Shrek Academy has just as many problems as Tang San.

It's quite interesting, really. Shrek Academy is known as the number one academy in the Soul Master World. Its reputation is so great that even Soul Master in remote mountain villages know that it's worth dying for if they can go to Shrek once in their lives.

But once you've been here for a few days, you'll find that this place is actually more pragmatic than anyone else.

Let's talk about admissions first. That slogan, "We only accept monsters, not ordinary people," has been sung for who knows how many years, as if it were something special or impressive.

To put it bluntly, isn't it just about picking the best? They specifically target those with good innate abilities and high talent, taking advantage of what's readily available.