Chapter 8: The Fiery/Grumpy Teacher

"What do you think our teacher will be like? Strict?"

Wang Dong asked Huo Yuhao out of boredom in the classroom. After spending a few days together, their relationship had improved significantly.

"I heard a rumor that our teacher is in their 40s and has a really fiery temper."

Huo Yuhao made it up casually. The fiery temper part was true, but the teacher was quite beautiful, just made to look older.

A bunch of girls surrounded them, while the other boys glared at the two.

They had no choice; these two were too handsome, making others envious and jealous.

At that moment, a person walked into the classroom, about the age Huo Yuhao mentioned.

"Your rumor is spot on, but I wonder…"

"My name is Zhou Yi, your future homeroom teacher…"

The harsh and grating voice cut Wang Dong off. The tone was severe and fiery, making her sit up straight in fear.

Zhou Yi's words were unpleasant, causing the students to clench their fists.

Some of them had been hailed as prodigies since childhood, only to be berated like this here.

But they had to endure it. After all, this was Shrek Academy, the best on the continent.

"Anyone who fought during registration, stand up."

Zhou Yi scanned the class, finally stopping on Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.

"Yuhao, should we stand up?"

Wang Dong was conflicted. This teacher gave her a strong sense of oppression. She felt that if she stood up, she'd get a heavy punishment.

"Stand up. Are you afraid?"

Huo Yuhao smiled nonchalantly and stood up.

He had already noticed Zhou Yi's gaze fixed on them, likely already aware of the fight since many witnessed it.

"Who's afraid?"

Wang Dong stood up instantly, refusing to back down.

All eyes were on them as Zhou Yi sneered, "Only two? The rest are useless? Except for these two, everyone else run a hundred laps outside."

"No way!"

"How is that fair? Those who didn't fight have to run?"

"This is outrageous."

The other students complained bitterly. They had planned to watch the drama, only for it to backfire.

Some hot-tempered students stood up to argue.

But they underestimated Zhou Yi, who summoned her soul rings directly.

Six soul rings appeared behind her: two yellow, two purple, and two black. The Soul Emperor's aura pressed down on the students, making it hard to breathe.

They immediately fell silent. In this world, strength was the best explanation.

Zhou Yi's punishment left the students tearful but helpless. They had to reluctantly go out and run.

Everyone else was running, leaving only Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong standing there.

"Does fighting have benefits?"

Wang Dong said in surprise, happy to avoid running a hundred laps.

"Shrek Academy's rules are quite lenient. But it's double-edged, with both good and bad sides."

Huo Yuhao had some opinions about the rules but acknowledged that this world wasn't full of ordinary people. Different standards applied.

Zhou Yi walked towards them, a slight smile appearing on her usually expressionless face.

To Huo Yuhao, it looked like a tiger's grin.

"I like those with guts. Now, you two go run."

Zhou Yi's smiling face delivered icy words.

"But…"

Wang Dong wanted to argue but was pulled outside by Huo Yuhao.

"This teacher is crazy and unreasonable."

Wang Dong was very frustrated. She thought they wouldn't have to run, but was disappointed.

"She's indeed unreasonable."

Huo Yuhao nodded, noting to himself to remember this grudge.

"You seem like an old hand at this."

Wang Dong observed Huo Yuhao's calm demeanor. He wasn't afraid of the teacher's scolding, remaining composed.

"Just used to it."

Huo Yuhao smiled wryly. He had seen a lot in his two lifetimes.

They joined the group running.

A hundred laps might be tough for ordinary people, but for them, with their soul power in the 20s, it wasn't a big deal.

They finished first, Huo Yuhao leading, followed by Wang Dong.

Wang Dong, exhausted and panting, lay on the grass.

Her face was red, not just from running.

Around the 70th lap, she started getting tired, and Huo Yuhao suddenly grabbed her hand, helping her finish the laps.

"This annoying guy…"

Wang Dong felt embarrassed. Just a few days at Shrek Academy, and she had her face pinched, hand held—where would this lead?

"Have some water."

Huo Yuhao took out a bottle from his storage space and tossed it to her.

"A storage soul tool? You're quite wealthy."

Wang Dong was surprised but still drank the water. This guy was quite considerate.

[Target: Wang Dong'er.]

I can't treat my future wife poorly, thought Huo Yuhao, imagining showing off in front of Tang San and making him jealous.

After drinking, they sat together.

"You didn't hold my hand to take advantage of me, did you?"

Wang Dong looked at Huo Yuhao warily. His intentions seemed dubious, making her consider dropping her disguise.

"Of course not. Brother, we're both guys. This is pure friendship. How could I take advantage of you?"

Huo Yuhao knew Wang Dong was trapped in her disguise and intended to tease her.

"You…"

Wang Dong was speechless, never having met someone so shameless.

"Why so angry? You can touch me too, then we're even."

Huo Yuhao was being cheeky.

Wang Dong almost cried from anger, standing up in frustration.

"Calm down, there's something interesting to watch."

Huo Yuhao decided to stop teasing and looked towards Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi called out those who tried to cheat, showing no mercy and expelling them.

Zhou Yi was domineering. If they refused to leave, she'd cripple their martial souls.

"Go back to the dorms and change. You have fifteen minutes, then return for class."

After dealing with the troublemakers, Zhou Yi left the room.

"Hmph!"

Wang Dong glared at Huo Yuhao and walked back to the dorm.

Huo Yuhao watched her leave, thinking there was still a long way to go. He wasn't in a rush to win her over.

Tang San, your daughter will atone for your sins!

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T/N:- What Atonement?! I SAY BULLSHIT!! IT'S JUST UR BALL SPEAKING U FRICKING HORNII!!!!