The Deep Plays to His Strengths

The teacher listened intently. He had to. Working for a living came with its own problems.

After Lin Mo finished his brief account, the teacher wanted to invite Joanna up to say a few words too.

After all, this was the part worth highlighting. Lin Mo himself had said Joanna was the one who had dealt with the boss.

But just as the teacher was about to speak, Lin Mo turned slightly and lowered his voice.

"Sir."

"Hm?"

"You'd better not call on her."

The teacher froze.

"Why?"

Lin Mo glanced back at Joanna. She was sitting down, but her eyes were fixed on him without blinking.

"Because if she comes up here..."

"She might do a lot more than say a few words."

The teacher stared at him.

Lin Mo continued, "Besides..."

"She's getting impatient."

"I might not be able to save you, either."

The teacher fell silent.

The air went still for a second.

A chill ran down the teacher's spine. He had never seen for himself just how terrifying Joanna was, but if the rumors around the school were true...

This young lady was every bit as formidable as Lin Mo.

He was just an ordinary professor. He had no superpowers, no enhanced body, and certainly no superhuman healing.

If he really upset her, he probably wouldn't even get a chance to explain himself.

So the teacher made a quick decision.

"Ahem."

"Well."

"Lin Mo gave an excellent account."

"You can all use it as a reference."

"All right."

"Take your seat."

That was a fast change of tune, sir. Weren't you about to call on Joanna?

Even Lin Mo was taken aback. He didn't dwell on it, though, and went straight back to his seat.

The moment he sat down, The Deep leaned over.

"That was