Shrek Academy.
The Freshman Class One classroom.
Zhou Yi, disguised as an old woman, stood at the lectern with a cold expression and rapped hard on the blackboard.
"Quiet! Everyone listen up. We have a transfer student joining the class today. Let's all get to know him..."
The noisy chatter came to an abrupt halt.
In a corner of the classroom, Wang Dong glanced at her.
She tugged at Huo Yuhao beside her and teased in the lowest voice she could manage, "Did you notice? Teacher Zhou's blushing. Something must have happened."
Hearing that, Huo Yuhao looked over instinctively and nodded blankly in agreement. "Now that you mention it, she does seem a little red, but what does that prove?"
He didn't have the faintest clue about these things.
Wang Dong smiled playfully and was about to explain.
Suddenly, the classroom door opened from outside, and a figure walked in.
His plain clothes couldn't conceal his extraordinary bearing. Zhang Yang merely stood there, and his charm shone like a spotlight.
In an instant, he drew the students' gazes. The clamor that had just been suppressed flared up again, and the whole classroom erupted.
"S-so handsome! Can someone really look like that?!"
"His bearing is even better! Boo-hoo, my heart's about to melt just looking at him."
"No, no, I can't keep looking. I'm going to fall for him... well, one last look won't hurt, right?"
That mysterious, elegant air, combined with his sunny, cheerful manner, was simply beyond words for the girls present.
Most of them screamed, unabashedly gazing at him with stars in their eyes. Even the most reserved couldn't help pressing their lips together, though the movement of their lips betrayed their feelings.
"Come on, introduce yourself."
Unexpectedly, their homeroom teacher, Zhou Yi, didn't get angry.
She turned to look at Zhang Yang, a trace of something altered in her "affectionate" gaze, and the blush on her face deepened.
This extraordinarily distinguished young man was also said to have Innate Full Soul Power. Even someone as aloof as her couldn't help admiring him.
"Hello, everyone. My name is Zhang Yang. Starting today, I'll be your classmate. Please take good care of me..."
The scene descended into chaos for a while.
But Zhang Yang wasn't surprised in the least.
Was it wrong to be handsome? Of course not! Who told him to have such a special constitution?
As a transmigrator, he had come to this world not long ago and awakened a mutated Body Martial Soul.
It was called the [Charm God's Body], or [Charm Body] for short, and came with max-level charm from birth.
His looks and bearing were maxed out, giving him a special attack against the opposite sex. Besides that, he also had Innate Full Soul Power, and his cultivation talent was no weaker.
One day, he had happened to encounter Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan in the wilderness.
She had taken a liking to him at first sight and invited him to visit Shrek.
Even his current place as a transfer student had been secured with her help, through the use of her connections.
If anyone said she hadn't been affected by the [Charm God's Body] and didn't have any extra thoughts about him, Zhang Yang wouldn't believe it even if beaten to death.
It was just that Senior Sister had better self-control, or perhaps she was wary of the supreme powerhouse Mu En, so she hadn't shown it as obviously.
"Wang Dong, I'm transferring my affections to someone else!"
Xiao Xiao sat in the back row, her cute face flushed crimson.
She had liked Wang Dong before, but not anymore. A devoted girl would only like one person at a time!
"Mm-hmm, go for it. I support you."
Wang Dong naturally didn't mind and waved her hand dismissively.
Pretending to be calm, she lay on her desk and feigned sleep, but her gaze quietly drifted toward Zhang Yang.
Although she disguised herself as a boy, she was a genuine girl. How could she not be moved at all?
The attraction brought by his inborn Charm Body wasn't subject to one's own will. She knew she shouldn't, but she couldn't help herself.
"I give up. What a bunch of lovesick fools!"
"My goddess, wipe that drool off your face."
"So what if he's handsome? What's the big deal? Soul Masters compete in talent and strength!"
Compared with the opposite sex, the effect on members of the same sex was a little weaker. Many were green with envy and gave vent to a sort of impotent rage.
They were too embarrassed to falsely claim that Zhang Yang wasn't handsome, so they could only approach it from another angle, starting with talent and strength.
However, the moment that line of argument appeared,
Zhou Yi's face went cold, and she deliberately spoke up to give them a warning.
"I forgot to mention that Zhang Yang has a mutated Body Martial Soul and Innate Full Soul Power."
"What you should be doing isn't envying him, but learning from him and working hard. Do you understand?"
Not only was he handsome and distinguished, but he was also exceptionally talented?
When the girls present heard that, their already excited expressions grew even more animated.
True, aptitude was more important than looks for a Soul Master, but he had both, so what more was there to say?
Shrek Academy already had a culture of idolizing people. Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, for instance, were known as the [Outer Court Twin Stars].
Both of them had plenty of fans, so Zhang Yang went without saying. At the very least, the girls of Freshman Class One all decided to become his fangirls, and it would be even better if something could develop between them.
"All right, find yourself a seat anywhere for now."
Ignoring the students, Zhou Yi smiled at Zhang Yang.
She waved a hand and gestured at the fairly spacious classroom, leaving him to choose his seat.
Zhang Yang responded politely and walked straight toward the corner, hearing the boys mutter all along the way.
"Wait, even Teacher Zhou..."
"Heavens, it's the first time I've seen the old woman be so gentle."
"All right, he's handsome and talented? I can't compare. Comparing yourself to others really will make you die of frustration."
"With what he's got going for him, he definitely doesn't lack girlfriends. I just wonder... does he need a boyfriend?"
The more they talked, the more outrageous they became.
Zhang Yang was embarrassed and didn't even dare respond.
If everyone found out that he had neither a boyfriend nor a girlfriend, heaven knew what would happen.
He hurriedly found a seat and sat down. Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao were nearby; he had deliberately picked this spot.
[Huo Yuhao: Son of the Plane, favorability: 20 (full of curiosity) (sign-in unavailable)] [Wang Dong'er: daughter of a God King, favorability: 40 (heart aflutter) (sign-in unavailable)] [Xiao Xiao: Innate Full Soul Power, favorability: 60 (strong affection) (sign-in available)]
When Zhang Yang transmigrated, he had awakened the Charm God's Body and also activated the Sign-In System, which corresponded to certain important characters.
Once favorability reached the passing mark of 60, the first tier of rewards would unlock. When favorability exceeded 100, there was a second, lavish grand prize.
If it were anyone else, raising favorability certainly wouldn't be so easy. But he was different: he had started with max-level charm, making it much simpler.
See? They had only just met a few minutes ago.
They hadn't even gotten acquainted, and the two young girls had already won themselves over.
Wang Dong'er was a little more reserved and needed a bit more effort, but Xiao Xiao was already there?
Even Huo Yuhao, who was the same sex, had a base favorability of 20. He was relatively innocent and didn't have the same competitive male mindset as the others.
System, sign in with Xiao Xiao!
Zhang Yang silently spoke the words in his heart.
Immediately afterward, a familiar female voice responded.
[Sign-in complete. Reward obtained: Musical Instrument Proficiency MAX] [Elegant music and beautiful melodies are an excellent way to display your charm, making it easier for the host to "shine"]
It was a life skill?
Zhang Yang was taken aback. As realization dawned, his expression turned peculiar.
Although the chances of encountering danger at the academy were low, couldn't it give him something for self-defense?
After all, with his special constitution, things were fine when he met girls, but some boys didn't buy it and might even pick a fight with him instead.
"Z-Zhang Yang... hello!"
"My name is Xiao Xiao. It's nice to meet you."
"After class, um, are you free? How about having lunch together?"