Identity Revealed, a Difficult Choice

Ning Tian had known Huo Yuhao for some time, and the two had become good friends.

Though Wu Feng had caused some unpleasantness between them, it had gradually faded after Ning Tian apologized.

Ning Tian had to admit that Huo Yuhao was a good person.

He lacked confidence, but he still managed to stay optimistic. That, together with his hard work, earned her respect.

Ning Tian often wished Huo Yuhao had greater talent and a stronger Martial Soul.

If he did, he would be a fine choice.

Today, though, something about Huo Yuhao felt different.

Cruel, violent, extreme—he seemed like every negative emotion given human form.

She had never seen him like this.

"Or perhaps this is the real Huo Yuhao."

Lost in thought, Ning Tian followed Huo Yuhao's gaze.

"Dai Huabin, the White Tiger Duke's Mansion's second son."

She recognized Dai Huabin at once.

Not long after she enrolled, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had sent her detailed files on the outstanding students of this year's intake.

The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had declined over the years, but it remained among the strongest second-rate powers. Its considerable wealth also gave it channels of its own.

When it came to gathering information, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect could even surpass some of the foremost first-rate powers.

"Don't do anything rash. This is the academy. If you fight here, you could be expelled."

After some hesitation, Ning Tian decided to warn Huo Yuhao.

Yet another thought had taken root in her mind.

She needed to weigh his value.

If Huo Yuhao were merely an ordinary person, he would certainly be worth investing in.

If the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had one thing to spare, it was money.

Especially in this era, when rare metals commanded extraordinary prices,