Chapter 36: Huo Yuhao Intercepts the Ace of Class One, Abandons the Assessment and Switches to the Soul Guidance Department
That morning, in the classroom of Class 9, freshmen.
Hibiscus stood on the podium, wearing a light gray dress. She wasn't lecturing today; instead, she was reading from a list.
"The following students, after a three-month comprehensive evaluation, the academy recommends that you transfer to the Soul Guidance Department for further study."
Most of the students on the list are children with soul power levels of ten or so and average martial spirit talent.
Some of those whose names were called bowed their heads, while others had tears in their eyes, but no one raised any objections.
That's the rule at Shrek Academy.
Those who lack potential will be diverted to the Soul Guidance Department.
Although it's not exactly elimination, it's a devastating blow to the children who enrolled with the dream of becoming powerful Soul Masters.
After reading the list, Mu Jin put down the paper, her voice much softer.
"Although our Class 9 only studied together for a short three months, I remember every single one of you. Whether you stay in the Spirit Department or go to the Soul Guidance Department, you are all Shrek students."
Mu Jin paused.
"The freshman assessment is the day after tomorrow. I hope that the students who stay will not fall behind."
The classroom was quiet for a few seconds, then a few scattered claps broke out.
Dai Huabin sat in the back row and did not applaud.
He noticed that Mu Jin's expression was much more serious than usual.
After three months of living and working together, he had figured out the temperament of this gentle homeroom teacher. The calmer and gentler Mu Jin appeared, the more she cared about him.
Such a teacher is truly comfortable to be around.
After the bell rang, most of the students dispersed.
Mu Jin stood at the classroom door and waved to the back row: "Hua Bin, Lulu, Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, Ya Jie, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and Yun'er, the eight of you stay behind for a moment."
The eight people walked up to the podium one after another.
Mu Jin closed the classroom door and took out a stack of documents from her drawer, spreading them out on the lectern.
"The group list for the freshman assessment has been released," Mu Jin said bluntly.
"You three teams are our Class 9's strongest trump cards. Today I'll tell you all the information I can find out."
Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu stood together.
Wang Dong'er stood between Xiao Xiao and Cui Yajie with her arms crossed.
Ning Tian stood on the other side with Wu Feng and Nanmen Yun'er.
Hibiscus turned to the first page of information.
"Each class has a team that can be considered outstanding in this freshman assessment. But there are only two teams that you really need to focus on."
She held up one finger.
"The first one is the Evil Illusion Moon team from Class Two."
"Evil Illusion Moon?" Xiao Xiao tilted her head.
Ning Tian continued:
"Xie Huanyue, whose martial spirit is Pipi Elephant, is a level 31 Soul Master. He is the only Soul Master level freshman in Class Two besides Hua Bin and me."
Hibiscus nodded:
"That's right. Xie Huanyue's Pipi Elephant is a defensive-type martial spirit, which is extremely powerful and very troublesome."
Dai Huabin nodded; he naturally knew about the information regarding this Evil Illusion Moon.
But now that he and Zhu Lu have unleashed their Martial Spirit Fusion Skill, they are invincible in the freshman assessment!
"The second one." Mu Jin turned to the next page, "Huang Chutian's team from Class Seven."
"Huang Chutian's individual strength is not particularly outstanding; he is only a two-ring Great Soul Master. But there are two people in his team: Lan Luoluo and Lan Susu. These twin sisters possess a Martial Spirit Fusion Skill."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
Martial Spirit Fusion Skill.
Only Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu in the entire Class 9 are capable of using this skill.
Wang Dong'er glanced at Dai Huabin subconsciously.
Dai Huabin's expression didn't change, but he had already begun to analyze the situation in his mind.
The twins Lan Luoluo and Lan Susu did appear in the original novel, and their Martial Spirit Fusion Skill was quite powerful.
However, their individual soul power levels are not high, their fusion skills have limited upper limits, and their martial spirit strength is not considered strong among their original martial spirits.
What truly concerned Dai Huabin was the person Mu Jin hadn't mentioned.
"Teacher Mujin," Dai Huabin began.
"Um?"
"What about Class One? Are there any teams in Class One that need our attention?"
His question was actually somewhat probing.
In the original novel, Class 1 had a trio consisting of Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong'er alone was enough to overwhelm most of the freshmen. But now, he has dragged both Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao into Class 9.
What's left in Class One?
When Mu Jin heard this question, a very subtle smile appeared on her face.
That kind of smile carried a hint of schadenfreude and a touch of genuine joy.
"Class One..."
Mu Jin put down her documents, placed her hands on the lectern, and spoke with undisguised joy.
"Thanks to Dong'er and Xiao Xiao joining our Class 9, Zhou Yi doesn't have many people she can use now."
Wang Dong'er laughed and said, "Teacher Mu Jin, I feel a lot of pressure because of what you said."
Xiao Xiao secretly covered her mouth and laughed.
Mu Jin waved her hand and continued, "And it's not just about the two of you transferring. Zhou Yi's devilish training method caused several students to drop out of the class after three months."
Wu Feng interjected, "Dropped out? People drop out of Shrek Academy?"
"They were scared of being trained by Zhou Yi, huh?" Nanmen Yun'er rarely chimed in with a comment.
Mu Jin did not deny it, but her expression became slightly more subdued.
"Zhou Yi did train a bit too hard. I heard that she later recommended one of her students to transfer to the Soul Guidance Department."
When Mu Jin mentioned the Soul Guidance Department, there was a hint of anger in her tone.
Dai Huabin knew that this slight anger was because of Fan Yu.
"What's the situation with that student?" Dai Huabin pressed.
"Level 15, martial spirit is eyes. I don't remember the exact name."
Mu Jin thought for a moment and then spoke.
"Zhou Yi said that this student's physical condition is too poor and he is not suitable for the Martial Spirit system, but his spiritual strength is exceptionally strong. She recommended that he go to the Soul Guidance system, where he might have room for development."
Level 15.
Eye-shaped Martial Spirit.
His spiritual strength is exceptionally powerful.
Dai Huabin is confirmed to be Huo Yuhao.
Without the Mysterious Water Pill to cleanse the marrow and strengthen the body, and without the Soul Ascension Pill to increase soul power, that guy still managed to level up from level eleven to level fifteen in three months.
It seems that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm is still exerting its power.
Dai Huabin silently assessed the situation in his mind: Huo Yuhao posed no threat in the short term.
"Squad leader, what are you thinking about?"
Xiao Xiao's voice brought Dai Huabin back to reality.
"It's nothing." Dai Huabin snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Mu Jin. "So, Teacher Mu Jin, we can basically ignore this assessment for Class One?"
Mu Jin nodded, and a smile returned to her face.
"That's basically it. Zhou Yi has had a really tough year. I ran into her in the teachers' cafeteria yesterday, and she looked like she'd eaten ten pounds of bitter melon."
After saying that, Mu Jin couldn't help but laugh.
She quickly coughed twice, regaining the serious demeanor expected of a homeroom teacher.
"Alright, that's all the intelligence. You three groups, go back and rest well for the freshman assessment the day after tomorrow."
Mu Jin looked around at the eight students in front of her.
Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu stood side by side, one with blond hair and sinister eyes, the other with black hair and a cold demeanor; just standing there, they exuded an invisible sense of oppression.
Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Cui Yajie each have their own strengths.
With her long, light blue hair, Wang Dong'er exudes an indomitable pride; Xiao Xiao's small frame hides the astonishing potential of twin martial spirits; and beneath Cui Yajie's smiling peach blossom eyes lies an increasingly sharp spiritual power.
Ning Tian was calm and composed, Wu Feng was full of fighting spirit, and Nanmen Yun'er, though not talkative, had extremely strong execution ability.
Three months ago, these children were just a group of freshmen who had just enrolled in school.
Three months later, Mu Jin felt that she might be holding the strongest hand among this year's freshmen.
"Keep the championship in Class 9."
Mu Jin's tone was calm, as if she were stating a fact.
Dai Huabin raised an eyebrow, his lips twitching slightly: "Don't worry, teacher."
Zhu Lu hummed softly in agreement.
Wang Dong'er put her hands on her hips and snorted, "That Xie Huanyue, I'll show her what the Goddess of Light Butterfly is all about."
Cui Yajie smiled and patted Wang Dong'er on the shoulder: "Dong'er, your opponents are the Lan family twins. I'll take Xie Huanyue's side."
"Why? First come, first served!"
"Because I'm a year older than you."
"you!"
Xiao Xiao quickly pulled Wang Dong'er back from getting angry.
Wu Feng rolled his eyes as he watched the commotion, muttering under his breath, "The people in Class 9 are all so noisy..."
Nanmen Yun'er nodded silently in agreement.
Ning Tian smiled and turned to Dai Huabin: "Squad leader, see you the day after tomorrow."
See you the day after tomorrow.
After everyone left, Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu walked back to their dormitory together.
The campus was quiet in the evening, and the setting sun cast long shadows of the two people.
Zhu Lu followed half a step behind Dai Huabin and suddenly spoke up: "Huabin, were you thinking about Huo Yuhao just now?"
It is not a question.
Dai Huabin paused for a moment and turned to look at her.
Zhu Lu's expression was calm, but she slightly clenched her sleeves as she spoke.
"Your breathing rhythm changes every time you hear a message from him."
Dai Huabin did not deny it.
Zhu Lu spent every day and night with him, and knew every subtle reaction of his body. It was too difficult to hide it from her.
"That person hates me." Dai Huabin didn't mince words.
Zhu Lu nodded: "I know. I felt it when we were at the grilled fish stall."
"But he's only level 15 now, so he doesn't pose a threat." Dai Huabin put his hands in his pockets and continued walking forward.
Zhu Lu followed his steps, and after a few seconds of silence, she said softly.
"Whether he's level 15 or level 50, I'll stand in front of you."
Dai Huabin turned around and glanced at her.
Zhu Lu felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze and turned her head away. The tips of her ears were already red.
"Let's go back for dinner." Dai Huabin reached out and ruffled her hair.
Zhu Lu didn't dodge; instead, she lowered her head slightly, making it easier for him to massage her.
The two figures slowly disappeared around the corner of the dormitory building.
At this very moment, in the experimental building of the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy, a boy dressed in a gray cloth shirt was squatting in front of a pile of parts, disassembling a basic soul tool core in his hand again and again by the dim light.
His fingers were very steady.
His stability was completely inconsistent with his level 15 soul power.
The boy looked up, gazing out the window towards Shrek Square. The banner for the freshman assessment was already up, its huge red characters standing out prominently in the setting sun.
This person is Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao withdrew his gaze and continued disassembling the core.
He will not participate in the freshman assessment.
But as long as he can stay at Shrek Academy and become stronger, he won't stop.
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