Chapter 62

Zhou Yi's eyes also changed, as this was the first time the first-year class had a situation that exceeded her control. After a moment of thought, she said, "Alright, if it's a control-type, then it's a control-type. It will also facilitate your future cooperation. Although the freshmen assessment is just your first assessment at Shrek Academy, it is very important for your future cultivation path. Only by achieving a good ranking in the freshmen assessment is there a possibility of appearing on the academy's cultivation roster. In our class, I have the highest hopes for the three of you. Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, there's no need to mention, as you both have talents and strengths that surpass other students. As for Huo Yuhao, although your cultivation is not strong and your talent is average, you have perseverance that others cannot match, as well as a special mental attribute soul beast. Your three abilities, without considering Xiao Xiao's second soul beast, already have a certain degree of complementarity. I will give you a task: in the freshmen assessment, your goal is only one, and that is to be the champion. If you don't win the championship, Xiao Xiao is fine, but the two of you will have to keep following me for cultivation."

Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "Teacher Zhou, even if we win the championship, I am willing to follow you for cultivation."

Zhou Yi was taken aback, "Silly boy, don't you think I'm very strict? I know very well what they call me behind my back. You don't need to flatter me."

Huo Yuhao shook his head and said seriously, "No, Teacher Zhou. I really want to continue learning from you. Although you are strict, I can learn more useful things from you. I have also observed other classes' students, and at least during the first three months of the freshmen period, their improvement is not as great as our class."

Finally, a smile appeared on Zhou Yi's face. Although her aged face did not look very good when she smiled, it was the first time Huo Yuhao felt a gentle emotion from her.

"Alright, the three of you go back and rest. Remember, the championship is what you must achieve. Moreover, I can tell you in advance that Shrek Academy is not stingy. Among all the assessments in the academy, the rewards for the freshmen assessment champion and the outer academy graduation assessment champion are the most generous. What they are, you will know once you win the championship. Go, go back and adjust your state. I believe in your abilities."

"Yes," the three of them answered in unison and walked out of the classroom together.

As soon as they stepped out of the door, Xiao Xiao, as if gathering all her courage, said, "Wang Dong, can I talk to you?"

Wang Dong, however, waved his hand and said, "No need, I still need to go back and prepare for tomorrow's match. Xiao Xiao, once the assessment starts, we will see the power of your dual soul beast." Saying this, he grabbed Huo Yuhao's shoulder and left first.

Seeing the disappointment in Xiao Xiao's eyes, Huo Yuhao smiled at her. Xiao Xiao managed to return a smile. They were still very young, and their vague feelings for the opposite sex mainly came from appearance. Although Wang Dong's rejection made Xiao Xiao feel a bit disappointed, she did not think too much about it. She just thought to herself: What's so great? Once the assessment starts, you will see my abilities. Humph! Her pride was always hidden deep inside.

"Since she has a good impression of you, you don't have to be so obvious in your rejection, right?" Huo Yuhao teased Wang Dong.

Over the past three months, the two of them had become very close. The intense cultivation life at the academy had only strengthened Huo Yuhao's body, while his mind was more relaxed than ever. At least here, every student was equal, without the class distinctions he had experienced in the Duke's mansion. With his mind at ease, his personality had become much more open, no longer the shy and quiet boy he was when he first arrived.

Wang Dong pursed his lips and said very generously, "There are many girls who like me. Can I respond to each one?" He then said in a very mature tone, "We are still young, and we should focus on our studies. How can we have other thoughts? Huo Yuhao, your mentality is really unhealthy."

"I..." Huo Yuhao really couldn't argue with him, "You win!"

Wang Dong chuckled and said, "Let's go, we are dismissed early today. Let's get some grilled fish to eat. We will register tomorrow, and the assessment is likely to start the day after tomorrow. It's time for us to show our skills."

Huo Yuhao said with a hint of annoyance, "You eat grilled fish every day, don't you get tired of it? Besides, the assessment is coming up, you should prepare."

Wang Dong snorted and said, "You have a rigid mind, always practicing and practicing. Aren't you afraid of practicing yourself into a fool?"

Huo Yuhao laughed and said, "I have poor talent, so I have to work harder to get ahead. You know, most of my current soul power reaching level 17 is due to the effects of the medicine. At least I have a chance to pass the assessment. Teacher Zhou put me in a group with you and Xiao Xiao, clearly to take care of me. If I don't work hard, won't I be letting down Teacher Zhou's good intentions?"

Wang Dong pursed his lips and said, "Your talent isn't great, but your soul beast is still good. Don't worry, with this genius here, it's not just a matter of dealing with a few freshmen; even second-year students might not be able to beat me. When the time comes, you just need to use your mental detection sharing, and then just watch from behind. With this genius, the championship will be a piece of cake."

Huo Yuhao reminded him, "Shrek Academy is the number one academy in the world, always full of hidden dragons and tigers. Don't be careless. But I think Xiao Xiao's strength is also good, so you two should cooperate well."

He has four mental skills, but Wang Dong only knows about the mental detection sharing. As for direct combat ability, although Huo Yuhao has some foundation after practicing the Tang Sect's secret techniques, it is still insufficient to fight against powerful soul masters with just the Tang Sect's techniques and his soul beast. As Wang Dong said, his biggest role in the assessment is indeed the mental detection sharing.

Although Wang Dong could argue with Huo Yuhao, he couldn't change Huo Yuhao's stubbornness. After returning to the dormitory, they ultimately meditated and practiced separately. However, Huo Yuhao also promised Wang Dong that he would prepare more grilled fish in the evening, enough for him to eat his fill.

At level 17 soul power, a white stream of energy can already form in the body, circulating according to the route of the Profound Heaven Art, making the whole body feel warm and comfortable, and the progress is obvious.

After three months of hard practice, Huo Yuhao could vaguely feel that, under the nourishment of the two Profound Water Pills and the Profound Heaven Art, his meridians had widened significantly, with great elasticity and toughness. His physical condition was no longer inferior to any of his peers. However, since he had entered the right path relatively late, it was not easy for him to catch up with Wang Dong, and he could only improve together with him.

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Second update, I sincerely apologize to everyone, especially those who waited for the update last night. I am extremely sorry. It was all my mistake. I will definitely have four updates today. I beg for your recommendations and collections.

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