Chapter 104: An Inescapable Scheme, The Scapegoat Zhou Yi!

Naturally, those who came to the hotel were not only Elder Xuan but also several other elders from Sea God's Pavilion. However, when Elder Xuan and these elders heard what Huo Yuhao said, their expressions turned as peculiar as if they had eaten poorly cleaned nine-turn intestines.

Dai Huabin, having lost to Huo Yuhao in the advancement assessment, harbored resentment and wanted to retaliate against him. This was understandable.

The elders were somewhat aware of the bet between the two, as Huo Yuhao and Dai Huabin had made it at the entrance of Shrek Academy, in front of countless new students' parents and peers.

The simple-minded Dai Huabin was thoroughly tricked by Huo Yuhao in the bet and suffered a crushing defeat in the advancement assessment. Emuchang Long was present now and fully aware of the ridicule Huo Yuhao had directed at Dai Huabin and the scene where Dai Huabin knelt in apology before everyone.

Shrek Academy students were always proud and arrogant, never having suffered any setbacks before joining the academy. It was natural they couldn't swallow this humiliation. However, it had been a long, long time since anyone like Dai Huabin dared to attempt assassinating a fellow student within Shrek City.

But setting these matters aside, Huo Yuhao claimed that Zhou Yi saved him from assassins from the White Tiger Duke's mansion in the dead of night?

Are you expecting us to buy this fantasy?

The high-ranking members of Sea God's Pavilion knew what kind of person Zhou Yi was. Her teaching methods aside, her main role was to use her charm to keep Fan Yu, an eighth-level soul engineer, from leaving Shrek Academy.

Zhou Yi was known for her harsh and domineering behavior, akin to a mad dog biting any student she saw. Most students, except for a select few exceptionally talented ones, couldn't last a year under her tutelage.

Would such a person come to rescue a student she had great conflicts with and who had essentially cemented her position as a mere caretaker at Shrek Academy? Obviously, she was here to assassinate Huo Yuhao!

But with Du Busi present, could these Sea God's Pavilion elders dare to say this? They couldn't!

They all knew about the oath Elder Mu had sworn. If it was proven that Zhou Yi intended to harm Huo Yuhao, poor Bei Bei would suffer.

Years later:

Bei Bei: "Let me look at Elder Xuan's words and learn from his actions back then."

Ten minutes later:

Bei Bei: "Impressive."

"Ahem, Du Busi, is Huo Yuhao alright?"

Elder Xuan coughed twice and walked forward, intending to check on Huo Yuhao and Zhou Yi. As he passed by Dai Huabin, he kicked the screaming boy hard into the wall, knocking him out.

Huo Yuhao extended his right hand, showing a barely visible shallow wound on his right index finger, with no blood even seeping out.

"Elder Xuan, luckily you arrived in time, or my wound would have healed. I don't understand; isn't Shrek City the heart of Shrek Academy? How could these outlaws from the White Tiger Duke's mansion infiltrate it?"

"Could it be that Shrek Academy has lost control over Shrek City?"

Elder Xuan's facial muscles twitched slightly. Looking at the mosquito-bite-sized wound on Huo Yuhao's finger and hearing his mocking remarks, Elder Xuan felt his blood boiling.

Shameless! This boy is utterly shameless!

Clearly, Du Busi had subdued both Zhou Yi and the White Tiger Duke's assassin. Yet, you could feign innocence so convincingly.

And what were those words? Your wound would have healed if they had arrived any later? Shrek Academy has lost control over Shrek City?

Both Elder Xuan and the other Sea God's Pavilion elders felt a sharp "slap" sound in their minds; Huo Yuhao was practically slapping them in the face!

But with Du Busi present and the fact that Shrek Academy was indeed at fault, Elder Xuan had to suppress his anger. He walked over to Zhou Yi and infused some soul power into her, causing her to slowly regain consciousness.

"Huo Yuhao, you!"

Zhou Yi reflexively shouted Huo Yuhao's name as soon as she opened her eyes. Her memory still lingered on being severely injured by Huo Yuhao's Angry Buddha Lotus Flames and Du Busi rescuing him.

However, before she could finish, Huo Yuhao let out a cry that sounded worse than a she-wolf in heat. He crouched down, gripping Zhou Yi's hands tightly, tears streaming down his face from the soul power stimulation.

"Teacher Zhou, you're finally awake. If it weren't for your protection, these bastards from the White Tiger Duke's mansion would have chopped me into pieces! I apologize for my previous disrespect. You weren't afraid of their power and dared to cripple the Duke's heir to protect me. You're Shrek Academy's most outstanding teacher!"

"Uh, I..."

Zhou Yi was utterly bewildered. When her gaze met Huo Yuhao's, she saw the cold glint in his eyes.

Elder Xuan then said calmly, "Zhou Yi, was it you who cut off Dai Huabin's arms and killed the assassin targeting Huo Yuhao?"

It was only then that Zhou Yi fully grasped the situation. Looking at Huo Yuhao, she saw a mix of hatred, surprise, and fear in his eyes.

A scheme! An inescapable scheme!

If Zhou Yi didn't admit to killing the assassin and crippling Dai Huabin, she couldn't explain why she was in Huo Yuhao's hotel room at this late hour.

But if she admitted to it, the White Tiger Duke's mansion would certainly seek relentless revenge.

The White Tiger Duke, Dai Hao, held immense power in the Star Luo Empire, second only to the emperor. Dai Huabin's mother was from the imperial family, which also had a terrifying influence.

Dai Huabin, at twelve, had already reached thirty-nine levels of soul power, nearly a Soul Ancestor. He had the potential to become a Titled Douluo or even a Super Douluo in the future.

Such a talented individual losing his arms and becoming a lifelong cripple would provoke not just the White Tiger Duke's mansion but the Star Luo Empire's royal family as well.

Despite being a notorious "old turtle" who rarely left Shrek City, Zhou Yi wasn't alone. Her family and friends would be targets of the White Tiger Duke's mansion and the Star Luo Empire's royal family, potentially facing extermination.

But if she didn't confess, she'd have to explain her presence here, risking exposure as an attempted assassin of a student. Elder Xuan might kill her on the spot to appease Du Busi.

Huo Yuhao intended to destroy her completely! Such a sinister mind sent chills down Zhou Yi's spine.

"I..." Zhou Yi hesitated but finally made her choice.

"Yes, I saved Huo Yuhao and crippled Dai Huabin."