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Chapter 74: There's Nothing to Prove
"Today's class will end here. You may all leave… Oh, right."
Zhang Lexuan, who was already walking toward the door, turned back and smiled at the students.
"Although after the freshman assessment, the first-year classes will be reorganized, three months is still a considerable amount of time. I'll need a class monitor to assist me."
At her words, the male students' eyes lit up—except for Dai Huabin, who had already guessed who would be chosen based on Zhang Lexuan's clearly different treatment of Huo Yuhao. The others were all itching to volunteer, rubbing their hands together with anticipation.
Compared to other positions, being Zhang Lexuan's student already granted a certain advantage in proximity. But the role of class monitor would undoubtedly provide even more opportunities for interaction.
Who wouldn't want a chance to be closer to such a powerful and beautiful teacher?
Just as the students imagined Zhang Lexuan might hold a vote to decide, her next words extinguished their petty hopes like sparks snuffed out by rain.
"So, this position will be held by Huo Yuhao."
Though he had already read the answer from her gaze, Huo Yuhao's expression involuntarily darkened for a moment.
Yet, thinking of her special care—of the fact she had even come personally to be their class teacher—he still nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Teacher Lexuan."
"Mm-hmm."
Zhang Lexuan nodded in satisfaction and, walking toward her office, added, "The others may leave now. Yuhao, come with me."
"Gu Yuena, wait for me in the classroom for a moment; we'll go have lunch together afterward."
"All right."
After a brief word with Gu Yuena, Huo Yuhao left the classroom, followed by Zhang Lexuan, under the blank yet envious gazes of his classmates.
It wasn't long before voices rose behind him from the students who had exited the classroom.
"Hey, look! Are those new students running?"
"Really? Which class are they in? Isn't today their first day of lessons? Why are they running?"
"They must have done something wrong and are being punished. But Teacher Lexuan is amazing—pretty, and so gentle in character."
Even just hearing their chatter, Huo Yuhao had already guessed what was happening.
He moved to the window along the corridor and looked down at the plaza, where a hundred students were running laps around Shrek Academy's square.
Zhou Sicheng, Cao Jinxuan, Xiao Xiao, Wang Dong'er—one familiar face after another appeared before his eyes.
Finally, noticing Tang San, who wore a grim expression and was running more than twice the speed of the others, Huo Yuhao's lips twitched, nearly breaking into a laugh.
Well, well… Tang San, with those thick eyebrows and sharp features, your luck is something else, huh?
"What are you looking at?"
Following Huo Yuhao's gaze, Zhang Lexuan also noticed the students running below and raised an eyebrow.
"Those are Teacher Zhou Yi's students, right?"
Although she hadn't been taught by Zhou Yi at the Outer Academy, she had heard of the monster instructor's reputation. Only someone like her would have students run laps in the very first class.
She glanced at Huo Yuhao sideways.
"Why aren't you surprised?"
"I overheard some seniors talking about it before registration yesterday."
Zhang Lexuan nodded and said no more. Soon, they entered her office.
She pointed to the chair in front of her desk and smiled lightly.
"My esteemed class monitor, please have a seat."
Huo Yuhao tugged at the corner of his lips, sat down, and mockingly sighed.
"Still, Teacher Lexuan really is amazing—pretty, and gentle in character."
Zhang Lexuan naturally recognized these as the words of the students behind them. Hearing Huo Yuhao repeat it, a wave of embarrassment flushed through her.
"You chatterbox."
She poured a glass of water for Huo Yuhao and another for herself, wetting her slightly dry throat before speaking.
"There are three things I want to discuss with you. First, my friend who needs your assistance with her martial spirit is named Ma Xiaotao. I've already informed her. To avoid interfering with your daytime classes, I plan to have her come to you in the evening. Will you be available in the next couple of days?"
"No problem."
Huo Yuhao nodded, took a sip of water, and waited for her to continue.
"The second matter concerns the freshman assessment in three months."
Zhang Lexuan sighed softly. "As a sudden transfer into the Outer Academy, I suspect the other class instructors already view me as a rival."
"I had confidence in you, but I heard that Zhou Yi's class has a talent from the Clear Sky Sect. Last night, using only his Clear Sky Hammer without any spirit rings, he easily defeated Dai Huabin from our class, even though Dai Huabin had taken a pill to temporarily boost his strength. He still lost miserably."
Huo Yuhao nodded. "I saw that last night, too."
"Mm."
Zhang Lexuan continued, "But that student, Tang San, is far stronger than those results suggest. From what Dai Huabin and Tang San described last night, their fight began over a dispute for hotel rooms before enrollment."
"Dai Huabin also said he chose to fight Tang San… well, in the bathhouse, because Tang San could use hidden weapons. Even Dai Huabin's two Spirit King-level bodyguards wouldn't necessarily be able to block them."
"The incident caused quite a stir among the teachers and senior staff. Many praised Tang San highly."
Zhang Lexuan looked at Huo Yuhao and explained softly.
"I know you've done some research on spirit tools, but they're prohibited in the freshman assessment. Hidden weapons, however, have no such restriction, so…"
Before she could finish, Huo Yuhao laughed and interrupted her.
"Don't worry, Sister Lexuan. I'm strong. I'll make sure to bring back the championship from the assessment."
"No."
Zhang Lexuan shook her head gently. Her voice was warm but firm.
"I mean, be careful. This is just a routine assessment. You don't need to risk your life for it. If danger arises, it's better to forfeit than to get hurt, understand?"
Huo Yuhao froze slightly, and she smiled, reaching out to ruffle his hair.
"I'm different from those other teachers. I don't care about the results of the freshman assessment. Even if the championship goes to them, so what? As the senior sister of the Inner Academy, I don't need my students to prove anything. Their opinions or words won't affect me in the slightest."
"I've seen your talent with my own eyes. To me, you are the strongest. Likewise, you don't need to prove anything to anyone. Just make it safely through the assessment."
Feeling her hand on his head, Huo Yuhao pressed his lips together, finally letting a faint smile curve across his face.
"That won't do. I can't bear to see such a great teacher like Sister Lexuan be outshone."
(End of Chapter)