Douluo Continent: Newcomer Yuhao, thank you Lan Xuanyu

Goodwill doesn't appear out of thin air, but malice can sometimes be just as evident as goodwill.

On Monday after class, Fan Yu, a senior teacher in the Soul Guidance Department who was also the one who conducted the Soul Guidance Master level assessment for Huo Yuhao, came to Class 10 to find Huo Yuhao after class.

In Zhang Lexuan's office, Fan Yu smiled and told Huo Yuhao about the Sea God Pavilion's decision, which meant that in the coming days, both the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Guidance Department would focus on cultivating him.

He was also willing to take on another disciple and personally instruct Huo Yuhao on the knowledge of soul tools.

Just as Fan Yu was about to announce his intention to take Huo Yuhao as his disciple, he saw Huo Yuhao's eyes and was taken aback.

Those blue eyes were clear and calm, but in Fan Yu's eyes, it was as if she saw a raging tsunami.

"But I'd like to ask, since when did it become your place to decide my affairs?"

"!!!"

Fan Yu stared wide-eyed at Huo Yuhao in disbelief, and even Zhang Lexuan, who was standing next to him, was a little stunned.

Zhang Lexuan was initially quite happy. Although she couldn't get Huo Yuhao directly into the Inner Academy, he received direct training from both the Martial Soul System and the Soul Guidance System, which meant he would have access to more resources, which was a good thing for Huo Yuhao.

But I didn't expect this kid to suddenly say something like that?

Huo Yuhao cannot yet know the information about the highest adjudicating body, the Sea God Pavilion, but Fan Yu has clearly told him that this is a learning plan specially tailored for him by the academy's higher-ups!

The normal reaction should be to thank the college for its cultivation and to study hard to live up to its expectations, right?

Why...

Before Fan Yu could even utter those three words, Huo Yuhao interrupted her mercilessly.

"How I study and what I study are my own business; I have my own plans. But you've never asked for my opinion before unilaterally deciding my cultivation direction. Isn't that too domineering?!"

Fan Yu frowned and said unhappily, "You're still young and don't understand the academy's good intentions! This is..."

Huo Yuhao interrupted Fan Yu again, "If Shrek Academy is just about imposing its will on students so arbitrarily, then this place is indeed not suitable for me!"

"..."

It took Fan Yu two seconds to process the meaning behind Huo Yuhao's words.

There are actually students who say bad things about Shrek Academy?!

"Huo Yuhao! Do you know what you're saying?!" He slammed his hand on the table, stood up angrily, released his eight spirit rings, and the overwhelming pressure of a Soul Douluo swept towards Huo Yuhao.

Overwhelming pressure struck, causing Huo Yuhao to stagger and nearly fall to the ground. However, golden light shone in his eyes, and golden spiritual power covered his entire body like flowing water. Although his body was trembling slightly, he stubbornly refused to fall.

Fan Yu's expression changed slightly. How could a Soul Master stand firm in the face of a Soul Douluo's pressure? Is this even human?

And the strength of his mental power... why isn't such a genius being recruited into the inner academy? I really don't know what those higher-ups are thinking.

"Teacher Fanyu, take back your martial spirit!"

A clear yet authoritative voice rang out, accompanied by even stronger spiritual and soul power, silently suppressing Fan Yu's aura.

Fan Yu's heart skipped a beat. A sense of danger kept creeping up from behind, and she couldn't help but turn her head to look in the direction of the voice.

Zhang Lexuan stood there with an unfriendly expression, a bright moon rising behind her, along with eight terrifying soul rings: two yellow, two purple, three black, and one red.

He walked over to Huo Yuhao, took his arm, and said, "Yuhao is my student; it's not up to anyone else to lecture him!"

Fan Yu swallowed hard, his gaze irresistibly falling on Zhang Lexuan's blood-red 100,000-year soul ring.

Zhang Lexuan, now widely recognized as the number one genius in the inner academy, truly lives up to her reputation.

He snorted, but Fan Yu still retracted his martial soul and soul ring.

Huo Yuhao nodded his thanks to Zhang Lexuan, then straightened his back and said seriously, "There's something I must make clear, Teacher Fanyu, and the academy's higher-ups behind you! No one can force me to do something I don't want to do!"

Fan Yu pursed her lips, noticing Zhang Lexuan's unfriendly expression, and softened her tone, "It's not that I'm forcing you to do anything, it's to create a better study plan for you."

"I am indeed just a lowly student, but I hope the academy's higher-ups will at least respect my opinion," Huo Yuhao scoffed. "If the academy ever feels that Huo Yuhao shouldn't stay here, please let me know. I'm ready to leave anytime!"

"You..." Fan Yu finally couldn't hold back anymore, but instead of arguing with Huo Yuhao, she turned to look at Zhang Lexuan.

"Teacher Zhang's students are really something..."

Zhang Lexuan snorted dismissively, "I accept Teacher Fanyu's praise with gratitude."

Fan Yu's lips twitched a few times, and for reasons unknown, she turned and left.

Huo Yuhao let out a breath, calming his dissatisfaction, and turned to Zhang Lexuan apologetically, "I'm sorry, Teacher Zhang, I said something embarrassing..."

She shook her head without saying a word, sat back down in her seat, reached out and grabbed Huo Yuhao's hand, pulled him down to sit on her lap.

"Uh... this..."

The softness and fragrance emanating from behind and beneath him momentarily overwhelmed Huo Yuhao. Although he was basically used to Ma Xiaotao, this was his teacher! If other classmates saw them, it would be fine for him, but Zhang Lexuan would be a different story…

Zhang Lexuan rested her head on Huo Yuhao's shoulder, tilting her head slightly, "You and Xiaotao can be all lovey-dovey every day, why can't I?"

"Um... this, this..."

Zhang Lexuan didn't seem to want to continue the topic. Instead, she closed her eyes, appearing to be enjoying herself.

"How should I put it... it's really relaxing. No wonder Momo is so infatuated with you..."

Unfortunately, Huo Yuhao couldn't clearly understand the meaning of those words, and he didn't dare to make any rash moves.

He figured the older sister probably just thought the child was cute and was playing with him...

A few minutes later, a melancholy sigh reached my ears, "...You know, Xiaoyuhao, I admire you so much. I admire your courage to say no, I admire your willingness to fight...but I..."

The sound stopped abruptly, and Huo Yuhao didn't know what she wanted to say.

"I'm sorry I said a lot of strange things to you. Your idea is good; nobody can stop you from doing what you like. Don't worry about the academy; you're my student, and no one can bully you!"

"Like you said, do what you want to do."