The next morning, at Eastsea Academy.
Tang Wulin stood in the corridor, gently knocking on Xie Xie's door.
"Xie Xie, are you ready?"
A frantic rustling came from inside the room, and then the door was violently pulled open.
Xie Xie rushed out with messy hair: "Coming, coming!"
Fang Yang leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, "Everyone else is ready, we're just waiting for you."
He shook his head helplessly, but there was not much blame in his tone.
Gu Yue stood beside Fang Yang. She glanced at Xie Xie indifferently: "You're holding us back again."
Seeing this, Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
"Uh… I cultivated too late last night and accidentally overslept."
Xie Xie scratched the back of his head sheepishly, a apologetic smile on his face.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged a knowing look, both with unspoken smiles on their lips.
"Alright."
Fang Yang interrupted their teasing, "Teacher Wu is already waiting downstairs."
Downstairs in the dormitory building, Wu Changkong was still in his spotless white clothes, his ice-blue hair flowing freely like silk.
Director Long Hengxu stood beside him, a rare look of earnestness on his face.
"Teacher Wu, are you really not considering staying?" His voice held genuine pleading.
Wu Changkong turned his head slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his dark green eyes: "Director Long, haven't you always been prejudiced against me?"
"Well…"
Long Hengxu rubbed his hands, "Although you are aloof and untamed, sometimes arrogant, and your teaching methods are unconventional, the improvement in the Zero Class students' strength is obvious to all."
Wu Changkong remained silent, his gaze fixed on the distance.
At this moment, Long Hengxu suddenly understood Wu Changkong's choice.
He smiled bitterly and shook his head, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "It seems I can't keep you."
Just then, two graceful figures appeared downstairs in the dormitory building.
Ye Yingrong and her older sister Ye Yingluo walked side by side.
"The two Teacher Yes?" Long Hengxu looked at them in confusion, raising an eyebrow slightly.
Ye Yingluo's gaze remained fixed on Wu Changkong, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
She knew this was her last chance.
Ye Yingluo took a deep breath, as if having made a certain decision, and stepped forward, softly saying: "Teacher Wu, I like you."
Her voice was very soft, yet every word was clear.
Wu Changkong's eyes were as calm as still water, without a ripple: "I'm sorry, I already have a loved one."
Ye Yingluo's shoulders trembled slightly, but she forced a smile: "I understand."
She had long anticipated this outcome, but at least… there were no regrets.
At this moment, Ye Yingrong also walked forward.
The two sisters looked at each other, both seeing the same determination in the other's eyes.
"Teacher Wu."
Ye Yingrong's voice was even softer than her sister's, "I also like…"
"I'm sorry."
Before she could finish speaking, Wu Changkong had already gently shaken his head, refusing directly and politely.
His gaze remained calm, as if he was merely stating a fact.
The morning breeze blew, rustling a few fallen leaves that whirled in the air and slowly drifted down.
The students of Zero Class stood at the stairwell, taking in the entire scene.
Xie Xie couldn't help but mutter softly: "Teacher Wu is really… heartless."
"Not heartless, but devoted."
Fang Yang shook his head gently. His gaze fell on Wu Changkong, deep in thought.
Gu Yue stood beside Fang Yang and suddenly spoke: "What about you then?"
Xu Xiaoyan also looked at Fang Yang intently.
Fang Yang was immediately speechless, not daring to respond.
Seeing this, Tang Wulin thought to himself: "My heart only belongs to Senior Sister!"
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi also thought of their girlfriends, the two sisters Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er.
"Are you all ready?"
Wu Changkong looked at Fang Yang and the others, his cold voice reaching them.
"Teacher Wu, Director Long." Fang Yang and the others walked over one after another.
Long Hengxu nodded slightly at their words.
Seeing this, Ye Yingrong and her sister Ye Yingluo silently turned and left, their figures appearing somewhat lonely.
Just then, a sound came from a distance.
Everyone turned to look, and it was actually their former classmates from Fang Yang's class. The students of Fifth Class were walking towards them.
Except for Xu Xiaoyan, everyone else was stunned.
"Zhou Changxi? Why are you here?" Xie Xie asked in surprise, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.
Zhou Changxi laughed heartily: "We heard you were leaving, so we came to see you off."
"That's right, we came to send you off."
The other classmates also chimed in, all with sincere smiles on their faces.
These former Fifth Class students turned to Wu Changkong and said in unison: "Teacher Wu, thank you."
Most of them had useless Spirits and were often looked down upon by other teachers in the Academy.
Only Wu Changkong was different; he only said one sentence: "There are no useless Spirits, only useless Spirit Masters!"
This sentence still motivated them to this day.
Wu Changkong was visibly stunned, not expecting these students whom he had only taught for a short time to come and see them off.
He still said coldly: "You must also continue to Cultivate in the future and not be negligent."
"Yes, Teacher Wu!" Everyone replied in unison.
Wu Changkong nodded almost imperceptibly, accepting their gratitude.
"Fang Yang." A familiar voice suddenly came.
Hearing this, Fang Yang turned to look, and it was actually Xu Xiaoyu. He asked curiously: "Why are you here?"
Xu Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow and smiled: "My sister is leaving, can't I come to see her off?"
Fang Yang was speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.
"Brother."
Xu Xiaoyan quickly stepped forward, intimately pulling on her brother's sleeve.
Xu Xiaoyu pulled his sister aside and whispered something to her.
A moment later, the two walked back.
"Fang Yang."
Xu Xiaoyu's expression suddenly became serious, his gaze fixed on Fang Yang, "Xiao Yan is entrusted to you. If you dare to bully her…"
"What then?" Fang Yang subconsciously retorted.
"Hmph, then don't even think about me acknowledging you as my brother-in-law."
Xu Xiaoyu threatened, a smile on his face, but his eyes were exceptionally serious.
"Six."
Fang Yang was speechless and could only remain silent.
"Fang Yang, I wish you a smooth journey and that you get into Shrek Academy." Xu Xiaoyu said sincerely.
"Thank you."
Fang Yang and the Zero Class members all expressed their thanks.
"Here, take this."
Fang Yang suddenly took out a jade bottle from his Storage Ring and threw it to Xu Xiaoyu.
"What is this?"
Xu Xiaoyu caught the jade bottle and asked in confusion.
Wu Changkong and the other Zero Class members all recognized it. This was the Medicinal Pill that had once helped their Spirits evolve.
"Take it, it will help your Spirit." Fang Yang explained concisely.
Xu Xiaoyu solemnly accepted the jade bottle: "Okay, Fang Yang, thank you."
"We're all family, why say such things." Fang Yang said with a smile.
Xu Xiaoyu's face darkened, and he said insincerely: "Fang Yang, I haven't acknowledged you yet."
Wu Changkong looked at the time and said: "We should depart."
The seven members of Zero Class took one last look at this place that held three years of their youth.
Just like that, they turned and followed Wu Changkong towards the school gate.
The sunlight stretched their shadows long, as if speaking of reluctance.
The teachers and students of Eastsea Academy stood rooted to the spot for a long time, watching these excellent students depart.
Seeing this, Long Hengxu slowly said: "They will surely create more legends."
Dean Yu Zhen, who had arrived at some unknown time, nodded in agreement, his eyes full of satisfaction: "Yes, they will always be the pride of our Eastsea Academy."
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