"Are you sure you want to transfer classes? You've suddenly taken an interest in Soul Tools?"
In the office, Zhou Yi looked up at Wang Dong before her, her brows tightly knitted and her expression instantly darkening.
This brat wasn't giving her any face at all. She had just made her class monitor, and now she pulled this. Where was Zhou Yi supposed to put her face?
Before, she would never have agreed to something like this, but Wang Dong had chosen the Experimental Class. She certainly couldn't keep digging her heels in.
The Experimental Class's homeroom teacher was Dean Xian Lin'er herself. An official one rank higher could crush you, let alone someone who stood who knew how many ranks above her.
And even Fan Yu was in the Soul Tool Department...
"Hahaha."
Wang Dong unconsciously rubbed the back of her head and gave a few awkward laughs. It was better not to speak outright right now.
"Fine, I agree. Everyone has their own aspirations. I won't force you."
At that, Wang Dong was overjoyed and blurted out excitedly, "Really? That's great!"
"Hmm?"
Wang Dong froze, suddenly realizing she had given herself away, and reverted to her earlier wooden demeanor.
"You-"
Knock, knock, knock. Someone knocked on the door again.
Zhou Yi suppressed her anger. "Come in."
Wang Dong looked toward the sound of the opening door and discovered that the girl coming in this time was also in their class. Her name seemed to be Xiao Xiao, and hadn't she stolen glances at her before?
"Xiao Xiao? What are you here for?"
Xiao Xiao tightened her grip on the class-transfer application in her hands and lowered her eyes. "Well, Teacher Zhou, I've suddenly become interested in Soul Tools, so I plan to study both disciplines and would like to transfer to the Experimental Class."
"..."
As soon as she finished speaking, silence fell over the office. Zhou Yi was stunned, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao.
She had just let one slip away, and here came another. Was there some treasure in the Experimental Class? Why did they all want to leave her class, one after another?
But she couldn't refuse, either...
"Approved. I'll submit your information. If you're accepted, go to the Experimental Class tomorrow."
At that, Xiao Xiao's eyes lit up, but she still held back her delight. "All right. Thank you for teaching me these past few days."
Toward evening, the setting sun gleamed like molten gold. This was when most students finished their classes.
When Xian Lin'er taught Huo Yuhao, she was happy through and through.
Watching Huo Yuhao absorb and integrate knowledge in such a short time, and even come up with innovations, she simply couldn't suppress the upward curve of her lips. Was there anything more interesting than teaching Huo Yuhao?
When Huo Yuhao walked out of the Soul Tool Department, he saw a familiar figure: Jiang Nannan.
Jiang Nannan had also been surprised last night when she heard that Huo Yuhao had chosen to join the Soul Tool Department. She hadn't expected him to become one of its core disciples so quickly. Just what she would expect of her little Yuhao...
But Wang Dong's arrival yesterday had sounded an alarm for her. Huo Yuhao would meet more and more people, more and more girls.
This time, Wang Dong was only a roommate, but what if the next one was a girl? Would she end up standing behind the two of them, watching them flirt, while she was nothing more than an older sister...
She couldn't accept that! If only she had listened to her mother and made him hers back then...
Jiang Nannan chose to take the initiative. Yes, she would start by going shopping with him.
Watching Huo Yuhao jog over, Jiang Nannan waved.
"Nan Nan, were you looking for me?"
"Yes, I came to see how little Yuhao was doing. Also, would you like to go out for a stroll together?"
A stroll? Huo Yuhao recalled that ever since school started, he had done nothing but cultivate, study, and mess with Wang Dong. He didn't seem to have taken a proper walk with Nan Nan.
"Sure! Where would you like to go, Nan Nan?"
Even with night approaching, Shrek City was still bustling. The streets were full of students out enjoying themselves, a liveliness that Jiang Nannan's town back then couldn't begin to compare with.
Jiang Nannan truly lived up to her title as the Outer Court's Number One Beauty. Walking down the street with Huo Yuhao, she drew every head their way.
"Isn't that Senior Jiang Nannan? That boy next to her is..."
"Could he be her younger brother?"
"Are you stupid? Even their hair doesn't match. If you ask me, there's definitely something going on between them. Look at Jiang Nannan's expression."
"What? They're dating?"
"What? Jiang Nannan actually likes younger boys?"
"What? Someone already won Jiang Nannan over ages ago? I was wondering why Xu Sanshi kept getting the cold shoulder. Turns out that flower already has an owner."
The crowd's speculation grew more outrageous as it spread, and the onlookers instantly boiled over.
"Calling the News Department! Calling the News Department! Get over here and follow this explosive story!"
"Where did this pretty boy come from? Why is he so close to Nan Nan?"
Huo Yuhao looked toward the voice. The crowd farther away had already cleared a space. Standing in its center was a young man with short black-and-red hair, red highlights at his forehead, and gray-and-black clothes. He had thick brows, tiger-like eyes, and a devil-may-care air.
Xu Sanshi had only rushed over after someone told him, but honestly, he didn't know why he had come this time. Perhaps his past experiences had simply driven him here.
The last time he went home, his family had prepared an awakening ceremony for him. Although the other girl's talent wasn't as good as Jiang Nannan's, and an embarrassing incident had occurred between them, Xu Sanshi and that girl had taken a liking to each other, and feelings had blossomed between them.
Ever since returning, he hadn't harassed Jiang Nannan again.
This time, hearing that a new student was behaving intimately with Jiang Nannan, the emotions buried in his heart surged up again. Now, he only wanted to see what sort of person Jiang Nannan would choose.
"Xu Sanshi, what are you trying to do?"
Jiang Nannan instantly shielded Huo Yuhao behind her. Seeing Xu Sanshi cause such a commotion, anger rose within her. She had finally managed to get little Yuhao to come out with her!
"Stop!"
Tang Ya's voice rang out, halting Xu Sanshi just as he was about to step forward. Then he spotted a familiar figure charging toward him. It was Bei Bei.
Soul Power gathered in Bei Bei's hands, lightning rippling around him. Xu Sanshi didn't dodge. A spark of fighting spirit kindled in his eyes, and he likewise gathered his Soul Power and charged into Bei Bei.
Boom!
Their Soul Power collided, and a wave of air instantly blasted outward in all directions, forcing both of them several steps back.
"Bei Bei, what are you doing?"
"I should be asking you that! Are you making such a fuss because you want to bring everyone here?"
Xu Sanshi ignored Bei Bei and turned his gaze toward Huo Yuhao instead.
"Pretty boy, is hiding behind other people all you can do? Do you dare fight me? I'll give you a few free moves. If you lose, I won't make things difficult for you. Just be good and stay away from Jiang Nannan!"
"Enough, Xu Sanshi, you-"
Before Jiang Nannan could finish, Huo Yuhao tugged her hand, interrupting her.
"It's all right, Nan Nan. Leave this to me."
Jiang Nannan wanted to say more, but seeing the look of assured victory in Huo Yuhao's eyes, she inexplicably felt much more at ease.
"Senior Xu Sanshi, let's go straight to the Soul Fighting Zone when the time comes. Pick a time."
"You've got guts, kid! This time tomorrow afternoon. Let's see just how good you are!"
Watching the supremely confident Xu Sanshi, Huo Yuhao's lips curved upward. "All right. Please don't hold back when the time comes, Senior."
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