"What are you afraid of, you coward!" Gong Cheng's angry shout echoed again, disappointed in Wei Feng's lack of courage.
Yet Wei Feng remained frozen in place, not daring to make any move.
In that moment, he had a premonition that he couldn't possibly dodge this arrow!
Du Yu's eyes told him so!
In the next instant, the students around Du Yu, including Li Mengnan, stepped back one by one as the fire attribute demon breath released by the demon soldier spread, igniting the wild grass on the barren land.
Meanwhile, Gong Cheng continued to urge from afar, "I want a squad leader with backbone, and this is what you show me?"
Du Yu slowly adjusted the position of the arrow's tail with a gentle rub of his fingers on the bowstring, and the originally full moon-shaped Black Wood Bow gradually turned elliptical.
Clearly, Du Yu was easing his strength.
This release was obvious; it seemed he didn't intend to shoot the Fire Arrow very fast or very far?
But Wei Feng couldn't perceive much, as all he saw in his world were Du Yu's dazzling eyes.
"Buzz!"
The sound of the taut black bowstring!
Wei Feng's expression changed drastically as he instinctively covered his head with his hand, quickly diving to the side.
The surrounding students kept backing up, leaving Wei Feng a space.
On Du Yu's side, he did something strictly forbidden by a bow and arrow teacher: dry shooting.
God Yu Archery Technique, First Style: Frightened Bird?
Strictly speaking, it wasn't really a dry shot.
Although Du Yu still held the Fire Arrow between his fingers, the ensuing fire attribute demon breath persisted, and amidst the heat waves, a visible shockwave circle erupted?
The suddenly spreading heatwave circle even pushed Du Yu back half a step.
Nice one, Fire Resistance Ring?
There's actually such a trick; what a neat little trick.
"Du Yu, what are you doing?" Gong Cheng asked sternly.
Whoosh~
With the Black Wood Bow lost as a medium, the Fire Arrow vanished quietly from Du Yu's fingers as he turned to Gong Cheng: "There are too many students around. I'm afraid of accidental injury."
Gong Cheng: "Afraid of accidental injury? Then raise the bow and shoot towards the sky! Is this how your school lays the foundation for you?"
Du Yu slightly tilted his head, implying Wei Feng's position: "I'm afraid if I spare him, he won't spare me."
Wei Feng over there was still lying on the ground, cold sweat streaming from his forehead, looking stunned.
This feeling of narrowly escaping death was something he, a rookie demon tamer, had never experienced.
The martial arts classes at school also had protective measures for sparring, never truly risking life.
Listening to Du Yu's explanation, Gong Cheng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
The boy's small gesture of tilting his head was identical to one Gong Cheng performed in front of the school bus door, full of mimicry.
Though feeling strange, Gong Cheng also very much approved of Du Yu's perspective.
Your unwillingness to hurt others is your own matter; you cannot expect your opponent to reciprocate your goodwill!
No one can guarantee that if Du Yu aims elsewhere, Wei Feng wouldn't seize the chance to attack or throw a blade.
Therefore, Du Yu's arrow should have been aimed squarely at Wei Feng's face all along, with no deviation.
"Hmm." Gong Cheng stroked his chin, for the first time his severe tone carried a hint of teasing, "Interesting, Squad Leader Du?"
Hearing Gong Cheng's mocking address, Du Yu's heart skipped a beat, quickly retreating.
Du Yu had never run for squad leader, and when other students volunteered, he was secretly hiding among the crowd, preparing to make a move at the last moment.
Yet, the annoying Gong Cheng once again used a specific title to forcibly push Du Yu into the spotlight.
"Alright, look at you!" Gong Cheng scolded Du Yu with authority, his tyrannical nature on full display, "Du Yu will be the squad leader, line up!"
Although the other self-nominated students felt resentment, they didn't dare to speak up, looking at Gong Cheng's stern face.
"Du Yu!"
"Here!"
"What are you doing? I told you to line up; don't you know how to form ranks?"
"Ah..." With no choice but to step up, Du Yu hurriedly said, "Assemble, form rows of eight, find your own spots by height!"
"Rows of eight, form three lines, impressive stuff, Squad Leader Du."
Du Yu felt dissatisfied; what's wrong with this arrangement? With no choice, he changed his command: "Rows of six, form four lines!"
Gong Cheng: "Include me, make it a 5*5 square, how about that?"
Du Yu: "..."
Is this teacher a reincarnation of my ex-girlfriend? Why is it so hard to serve?
No, that's not right. I didn't have a girlfriend in my past life.
The teachers from my previous life said I could have a relationship anytime in college. Damn it, they were all liars!
With my fate, I'll probably only make it to the college entrance exam; I won't survive summer break...
"Du Yu!"
"Here!"
Gong Cheng was clearly very irritated, his deep voice rising: "You're zoning out while I'm scolding you? I told you to organize the team!"
Du Yu: "Two rows, twelve people per row! Everyone move!"
This time, Gong Cheng finally stopped talking; it seemed Du Yu finally got it "right."
Gong Cheng walked up to Du Yu: "You're lacking a bit of backbone, but slowly improve. Fall back in line."
"Yes." Du Yu moved to the first position in the first row, feeling uncomfortable being shorter than the 190 cm boy next to him, despite his height of 179 cm.
"First row, squat down." Gong Cheng said with hands behind his back, "Since you've passed the Demon Spirit Academy's test, it means you're already a Demon Tamer.
Someone tell me the levels of a Demon Tamer."
"Demon Tamer Disciple, Demon Tamer Warrior, Demon Tamer Master, Great Demon Tamer Master, Demon-Taming General, Demon Emperor, Demon-Taming Saint."
The students, all talking at once, tried their best to showcase themselves in front of the instructor.
Gong Cheng: "At the stage of Demon Tamer Disciple, what can you possess?"
"Body refining, Demon Breath external release, rebar and iron bones. Learning the Demon Disciple Contract!"
"Ha ha, rebar and iron bones, I can't believe you said that out loud. It's only slightly stronger than ordinary people," Gong Cheng said mockingly, "How are the Demon Beast levels divided?"
"Mortal Level, Earth Level, Heavenly Level, Spirit Level, Demon General Level, Demon Emperor Level, Demon Saint Level!"
Gong Cheng nodded: "Both humans and Demon Beasts are divided into seven levels. Every time you reach a level, you can learn the contract of the corresponding level and sign a Demon Pet of that level.
The lowest level Demon Disciple Contract enables you to form a slight spirit connection with a Demon Pet.
But such spirit connection is very fragile, it's barely enough to support your spirit communication; it only allows you to slightly understand each other's intentions... Du Yu."
"Present!"
"Come over."
Uncertain, Du Yu stepped forward.
Gong Cheng treated Du Yu like a human model, pointing at Du Yu's Forehead position: "Now, concentrate, gather the Elemental Demon Breath within your body at the center of your brow - Forehead Acupoint!"
With this gesture, Gong Cheng made many girls feel elated.
They were just worried about having no chance to gaze openly, but Du Yu's prominent brows, especially his bright eyes, were indeed very appealing...
The explanation Gong Cheng gave next was exactly the same as the instruction given by Little Fen Yang yesterday, Forehead - Philtrum - Danzhong - Sea of Qi, straightforward yet not easy.
Others don't have the assistance of Little Fen Yang, this group of rookies have to rely solely on themselves to focus and control the chaotic Elemental Demon Breath within, which is indeed extremely difficult.
Nonetheless, Du Yu also noticed a few students who appeared relaxed, with no pressure; perhaps they had already learned the Demon Disciple Contract in advance at home yesterday?
After carefully teaching the practice methods, Gong Cheng loudly instructed: "Everyone, you must learn it today!
Otherwise, keep standing here! No eating, no sleeping!"
Gong Cheng paced back and forth in front of the students, his deep voice booming painfully to the ears: "Start getting serious from today!
The growth speed of Demon Pets is fast, once your contract level is below the level of the Demon Pet, they may tear up the contract at any time, leave you, or even actively attack you."
Gong Cheng's words were extremely serious, and the students fell silent.
A hint of a cold smile appeared on Gong Cheng's face: "In the future, you might face this situation. After all, you're awakening at this age, and your talent is just so.
So, emotional bonds become especially important.
The most crucial factor that prevents a higher-level Demon Pet from tearing up the contract, abandoning, or attacking you is your emotional connection."
Gong Cheng looked at the students who were closing their eyes, concentrating, and spoke word by word: "Demon Pets will never be our slaves, but our companions.
Remember this phrase, it might save your life in the future... Du Yu!"
"Present!" Du Yu swiftly opened his eyes and looked at Gong Cheng.
"What are you pretending?"
Du Yu: "..."
"Pretend properly if you're going to pretend! Where's your Demon Pet?"
"Uh." Du Yu looked at the long-legged Little Mengnan in the third position of the second row.
Li Mengnan only reacted now, instinctively reached into her pocket, and afterward found the slightly drunk Little Fire Fox at her collar.
Her face slightly reddened, she stepped forward two steps and handed over the Little Fire Fox.
Gong Cheng's face grew darker: "What's up, Squad Leader Du? Brought a little assistant?"
Little?
Simply speaking nonsense with his eyes closed! Didn't see how comfortable the Little Fire Fox was lying?
Du Yu grumbled inwardly and quickly stepped forward to receive the pet.
Gong Cheng looked at the little Fire Fox in Du Yu's hand, whose eyes were lively and pitiful, and asked: "Contract signed?"
"Yes, Instructor Gong."
"Is there anyone who learned from their family or self-taught online successfully? Step forward!"
Immediately, two male and two female students stepped forward.
Interestingly, this lineup highly resembled the previous Squad Leader election lineup, except a girl replaced Wei Feng.
The girl had a gentle temperament, bright eyes and sparkling with charm. A simple deep red ribbon tied her hair, with the long ponytail looping around her neck, hanging down to her front.
The exquisite deep-red Hunting Bow she carried was evidently not the inferior goods provided by Demon Spirit Academy.
Afraid she's the daughter of some wealthy family experiencing life here.
"Whimp~"
Du Yu was startled, quickly holding the Little Fire Fox tightly, worried it might claim a new territory.
"All rooms on the west side of the first floor are your dorms, there are 2-person dorms and 4-person dorms. Get your luggage on the bus, then go pick your dorm," Gong Cheng said loudly, continuously stimulating the children learning contracts.
From start to finish, Gong Cheng's style was simply and rudely straightforward, with no mention of fairness, everything governed by strength.
"After selecting your dorms, meet me at the northeast corner of the playground."
Du Yu and several others exchanged glances, not daring to dissent, sped towards the school bus direction.
"Whimp~" While walking, the Little Fire Fox kept struggling, the fluffy little head squeezed through Du Yu's fingers, the golden brown eyes staring intently at the Red Hunting Bow girl beside.
The girl's voice matched her person, very gentle: "She has a pair of beautiful eyes, she's a girl, isn't she?"
"Ah... ah." Under the contract, Du Yu vaguely sensed the Little Fire Fox's inner thoughts, and simply put it in his pocket.
This scene inevitably made the girl think: Stingy guy?
She looked up at Du Yu's profile, teasingly said: "You also have a pair of beautiful eyes, it matches your Fire Attribute, that's rare."
She wanted to see how Du Yu managed to also put his eyes in his pocket.
"Uh." Du Yu awkwardly scratched his head; beautiful is not an adjective that's supposed to be used for him.
As he raised his hand to scratch his head, his pocket was breached, Little Fire Fox joyfully rushed towards its new home, new bed now...
Didn't look back.