Douluo Continent: Huo Yuhao's Path of the Knights

"I never imagined that the dean would be my teacher."

As Huo Yuhao followed Teacher Zhang Hong out of the dean's office, a hint of surprise remained in his eyes.

"Yuhao, you are exceptionally talented and have repeatedly exceeded our expectations, bringing us surprises. It's quite normal for the dean to choose to personally teach you."

Zhang Hong spoke calmly, his face expressionless.

Just now in the office, the dean would praise Huo Yuhao and then scold him. Adding to the number of times he was scolded yesterday, Zhang Hong was already numb to the scolding.

"You can use the resources and funds the dean gave you as you see fit. If you need more, just ask the dean for more... And Yuhao, don't be polite with that old man. Take as many resources as you can, and it would be best if you could take all of his assets."

Huo Yuhao glanced at Teacher Zhang, who looked quite resentful, and gave an awkward smile, unsure how to respond.

Back in his dorm, Huo Yuhao pondered his next steps.

"We can't continue selling grilled fish. I need to talk to Tian Cejian and the steward this afternoon."

Because the dean had specifically instructed him, Huo Yuhao did not plan to continue selling grilled fish. Even if he were to sell grilled fish, he would have to sell it to the academy or the dean.

"Although the debt is still quite large, fortunately the butler has almost recovered, and according to the dean, the academy will find a way to help Tian Ce Jian solve the debt problem."

As he spoke, Huo Yuhao thought of Tian Cejian's personality again, wondering if the other party would accept the academy's help.

Huo Yuhao shook his head gently, no longer thinking about it.

He needs to catch up on the studies and cultivation he missed these past few days due to other matters.

As the boy immersed himself in his studies, the afternoon arrived quickly.

Before Huo Yuhao could accurately head to Tian Ce's house, he saw the dormitory door being pushed open.

The boy looked in the direction of the sound and saw his roommate, Tian Ce Jian, standing at the door.

The injuries on the other person were no longer visible, and they seemed much more energetic than yesterday.

Tian Ce Sword? How did he get back?

Has the Dean already contacted Tian Ce Jian?

As Huo Yuhao was puzzled, he saw Tian Ce Jian's eyes light up and he suddenly spoke in a tone that Huo Yuhao had never heard before:

"Yuhao, the old man has fully recovered, and it was all thanks to your help that he was able to recover. Your noble and sincere actions have touched me. May I call you a friend?"

"well?"

The unexpected question from Tian Ce Sword left Huo Yuhao somewhat bewildered.

"Aren't you overjoyed, my friend? The old man once said that no wealth in the world can compare to friendship, and the friendship between us will be our greatest treasure."

"What?"

"So, from now on, you're my best friend, and I'm going to reach the pinnacle of friendship."

"what?"

"And Yuhao, thank you."

Huo Yuhao: "???"

Huo Yuhao's face was filled with bewilderment and confusion. He was deeply puzzled by Tian Ce Jian's actions.

Why is the first thing you do when you get back to the dorm saying all those weird things?!

What noble conduct, what supreme wealth, what friends...

These are so strange!

"Heavens! Tian Ce Sword, what happened? Why are you suddenly like this?"

Huo Yuhao looked the Tian Ce Sword up and down uncertainly, his eyes filled with deep confusion.

Wasn't he a haughty young master before?

Why are you acting like a completely different person now?!

Could it be that the Heavenly Strategy Sword before us is a mutated insect?!

But that doesn't make sense either; the Zerg's mimicry doesn't seem to change their personality...

Could it be that the Tian Ce Sword is acting up on its own?

"Yuhao, your help during this time has made me feel the most precious friendship!"

"No, can't you speak normally...?"

"Friends, let's join hands and climb to the top of the world!"

Huo Yuhao: "..."

What on earth is this guy talking about?!

……

The change in the Tian Ce Sword completely shattered Huo Yuhao's original impression of this rich young master.

That arrogant and conceited Tian Ce Sword has transformed overnight into the somewhat silly Tian Ce Sword we see now.

Fortunately, after Huo Yuhao had a difficult, nonsensical conversation with Tian Ce Jian, he managed to learn a few things.

So it was because Grandpa Butler had fully recovered that Tian Ce Sword was able to recover from that low state?

Although I have indeed emerged from a low mood, but...

Huo Yuhao glanced at Tian Cejian, who was holding his hand and dancing some unknown dance, and the corner of the boy's eye twitched violently.

What strange state have we entered now?!

Trying his best to shake off the Tian Ce Sword and tighten his grip on it, Huo Yuhao looked at the somewhat abnormal Tian Ce Sword in front of him:

"Tian Ce Sword, has the Dean spoken to you?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Cejian regained some composure and nodded slightly.

"The dean has already spoken with me and we have reached an agreement."

"consensus?"

"Yes."

Tian Cejian briefly explained the conversation between the dean and himself, and Huo Yuhao quickly understood the "consensus" the other party mentioned.

Simply put, the academy trains Tian Ce Swordsmen through cooperation. As long as a Tian Ce Swordman makes a contribution to the academy, the academy will pay him a reward.

However, although it is said that the college will only pay remuneration if contributions are made to the college.

However, in reality, whether it's cultivating, acquiring spirit rings, or defeating opponents in battle, these can all be considered contributions to the academy.

After all, contributing to the reputation of the college is also a contribution.

As for the amount of compensation...

Huo Yuhao glanced at the Tian Ce Sword without making a sound.

Judging from what they just said, it must be a lot, definitely much more than they've earned in the last few days.

Huo Yuhao could even guess what the Dean had said to Tian Cejian from Tian Cejian's words:

"You are a once-in-a-millennium genius. In the eyes of the academy, you are even worth more. However, the academy's funds are limited, and this is all we can offer at this stage."

Although Huo Yuhao didn't know the exact words, that was probably the gist of it.

Upon realizing this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but nod secretly.

As expected of the experienced dean, he managed to appease Tian Cejian with just a few words!

This provided Tian Ce Sword with resources and money while also saving face for the other party.

but……

Can the Dean please stop making Tian Ce Jian act so silly in front of him?

Looking at Tian Ce Jian, who was staring at him with an inscrutable expression, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but swallow.

The current Tian Ce Sword is too strange!

And what kind of strange look was that?

Is that the look you give a friend?!

He's straight and doesn't like boys!

"My friend, let us set off together, marching towards the summit, so that the world will remember our most precious friendship!"

"Don't come any closer!"

Before Huo Yuhao's horrified eyes, Tian Ce Jian grabbed him tightly, with such force that Huo Yuhao was completely unable to break free!

There was no way around it; the power of the Heavenly Strategy Sword was already exceptionally strong, not to mention that the opponent was already at the third ring, and the gap between them and Huo Yuhao was enormous!

Huo Yuhao, who was being held, looked utterly dejected, with melancholy and regret lingering in his heart.

Oh my god, I knew he shouldn't have gone to help!

Can't we bring back the arrogant Tian Ce Sword from before?

Huo Yuhao cried out in his heart, but no one responded.