Chapter 69

When Zhan Yi arrived at the classroom, almost everyone in the class was already there. The moment he walked in, everyone was stunned, their eyes fixated on him as if they had seen an alien. After a moment, a few girls couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, so handsome."

"Really cool."

"Really muscular."

However, the boys, hearing the girls' exclamations, looked at him with disdain and said, "Wow, such a show-off."

"Such a fool."

Zhan Yi hadn't expected such a strong reaction from his classmates. However, considering himself someone who had seen it all, he smiled calmly and said in a very showy manner, "Hi, everyone, good to see you all. You all look so hardworking."

To his surprise, his words earned him a collective look of disdain from the entire class, making Zhan Yi feel a bit awkward. He quickly returned to his seat and sat down.

"Hey, Yi, you look like a leader on inspection today. What's up with that?" As soon as he sat down, his desk mate Niu Dan pulled him and asked, with a few other classmates leaning in to listen.

"Hehe... Cool, right? Actually, it's nothing. I did a bit of business during the summer and made some money, so I'm just playing the part of a successful person," Zhan Yi smiled smugly at Niu Dan and said slowly.

Niu Dan was his best friend at school, and perhaps the only true friend Zhan Yi had there.

"Really? Weren't you just watching a house for someone?" Niu Dan asked, intrigued.

Zhan Yi glanced at the curious classmates around him, then leaned in close to Niu Dan's ear and whispered, "I found a treasure near that house and sold it for over a hundred thousand yuan. Don't tell anyone, okay?"

"What? You found a treasure and sold it for over a hundred thousand yuan?" Niu Dan couldn't help but shout out loud upon hearing this.

The other classmates nearby were also taken aback. In their eyes, Zhan Yi was just a poor boy from the village, and he and Niu Dan were often the targets of their superiority complex. But now, hearing that Zhan Yi had suddenly made over a hundred thousand yuan, their expressions became complex. After all, for a college student, a hundred thousand yuan was a huge sum.

"Damn... Big Niu, what are you shouting for?" Zhan Yi, who had made up the story to prevent Niu Dan from spreading it, was worried that his best friend, who couldn't keep secrets, would blurt it out.

"Right... We should talk quietly," Niu Dan realized he had been indiscreet and quickly put a finger to his lips, pretending to be mysterious.

"Whatever, let's talk quietly. Hey, Big Niu, I've already rented a place outside. Let's have a good meal tonight, and I'll introduce you to a few friends," Zhan Yi rolled his eyes and changed the subject.

"Really? Yi, I always knew you'd make it. I'm so proud of you," Niu Dan patted Zhan Yi's shoulder with heartfelt words.

"Cut it out, take your dirty hand off me. Tell me what happened during your summer," Zhan Yi rolled his eyes, swatted Niu Dan's hand away, and started chatting about the summer.

The first day of college usually had no important events, just some cleaning and a class meeting, so the morning passed by unnoticed.

At lunchtime, Zhan Yi had planned to find Lu Hu and Mo Lin to ask about their morning work, but as soon as he stepped out of the classroom, he felt someone watching him. He turned around and was shocked to see a girl standing in the corridor, less than ten meters away. It was Mai, the girl he had married and spent the night with.

Since leaving the Zhongnan Mountains, Zhan Yi had been busy with school preparations and hadn't had time to inform Mai. He didn't expect her to show up, especially since he was just joking around with a few girls at the time. The situation was quite sudden.

Mai looked at Zhan Yi with tears in her eyes. She was extremely upset. After Zhan Yi disappeared in the square of Moer Town, everyone thought he was dead. Mai had cried for days over it, but later, the old shaman of her tribe told her that Zhan Yi might still be alive.

No trace of Zhan Yi was found in the ruins of the Moer Tribe square, which didn't match the scenario of a cultivator being completely annihilated. Even the weakest cultivator would leave some energy traces after death.

This gave Mai hope, but a month of searching yielded no results. She finally decided to check Zhan Yi's school, and to her surprise, she saw him joking around with a few girls.

After hesitating for a while, Zhan Yi finally reacted, walking up to her and saying guiltily, "Mai... you're here?"

"Yes, are you really that unhappy to see me?" Mai held back her tears and said coldly.

"No, listen, Mai. I was planning to contact you in the next few days, but...," Zhan Yi looked at the onlookers and didn't know what to say.

"No need to explain. I came to thank you. You did so much for our tribe, and everyone is very grateful. If you need anything, just let us know, and we will fulfill your wishes," Mai's face turned even colder as she looked at Zhan Yi's stammering, then turned and ran away.

"Mai... listen to me, it's not what you think," Zhan Yi quickly chased after her, but no matter how hard he tried, Mai wouldn't turn around. By the time they reached the bottom of the teaching building, Zhan Yi, seeing the distance between them growing, couldn't hold back any longer. He used his energy to move swiftly and grabbed her hand, saying, "Mai, please listen to me."

"Let go of me, or I'll scream 'sexual assault'!" Mai struggled and threatened.

"Mai, don't joke around. There are so many people here; it would be embarrassing for both of us, hehe..." Zhan Yi smiled apologetically.

"Sexual assault!" As soon as he finished speaking, Mai shouted and took advantage of Zhan Yi's panic to break free and run away.

Zhan Yi wanted to chase after her, but a few boys had already surrounded him, looking at him as if he were a pervert.

"Damn, what are you blocking me for? She's my girlfriend," Zhan Yi, feeling frustrated, explained.

"Bro, don't try to cover it up. I wish that beautiful girl was my girlfriend too, but don't force it. It's embarrassing for all of us," the boys shook their heads and said, and more people gathered around.

Hearing the boys, the crowd started to chime in, "Yeah, what's the difference between you and a pervert?"

"I would never date a guy like you."

Zhan Yi wanted to explain, but seeing the determined looks on everyone's faces, he finally lowered his head. He knew that even if he jumped into the Yellow River, he couldn't wash away the misunderstanding. If he continued to explain, he might anger everyone, and his reputation as a pervert could spread throughout the campus.

Fortunately, seeing Zhan Yi's good attitude, the crowd criticized him for a while and then dispersed. But when Zhan Yi looked for Mai, she was already gone.