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Chapter 78: Are All New Students This Bold?
"…What?"
Hearing Bei Bei's words, Xu Sanshi felt as if his brain had just shriveled. He raised a hand and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Give me a moment to think… Brother-in-law is younger than you."
After a brief pause, Xu Sanshi lifted his head. "Then why not just call him 'Little Brother-in-law'?"
"Little Brother-in-law…"
Bei Bei murmured softly to himself, and his eyes immediately lit up. With a touch of delight, he reached out and patted Xu Sanshi on the shoulder.
"Amazing! I didn't expect that you, usually so dim-witted, could be so clever at a moment like this!"
"Get lost! I've never heard anything good come out of your mouth!"
Xu Sanshi immediately swatted Bei Bei's hand away, frowning. "By the way… are we still going to fight this out or not?"
"I don't know."
Bei Bei glanced once more at the struggling Director, letting out a soft sigh.
"Judging by this… it seems we'll be grappling for a while longer."
At that moment, a clear, resonant voice rang from outside the rest area.
"Director Du, why hasn't the match started yet? Everyone's waiting to watch."
Instinctively, everyone turned toward the door. A woman in her fifties strode in. Though slightly older, her brows still carried the elegance of her youthful beauty.
It was none other than Xian Lin'er, the Dean of the Spirit Guidance Department, who had appeared at last night's Sea God Pavilion meeting.
For some reason, seeing her, Huo Yuhao felt an uncanny sense of déjà vu.
In his previous life, after he went to the extreme north to obtain his second Martial Spirit, he had also been passed between the Battle Spirit and Spirit Guidance Departments like this. Only now, Yan Shaozhe had been replaced by Du Weilun.
"Greetings, Dean."
Du Weilun quickly bowed. From the moment he saw her, he knew he couldn't stop her. Though his expression was bitter, he secretly felt relieved.
He didn't wish to provoke Zhang Lexuan, but sometimes, circumstances dictated one's stance. If he had failed to stop Zhang Lexuan, Yan Shaozhe would have considered it incompetence.
But now, with the Spirit Guidance Department's dean present, he couldn't possibly stop her—so even Yan Shaozhe couldn't blame him.
"No need for formalities."
Xian Lin'er nodded slightly. She had no intention of making things difficult for a middleman like the Director of the Battle Spirit Department. Her gaze shifted to Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, standing beside Zhang Lexuan. Her voice was calm and direct.
"Director Du, I speak plainly. I don't like the empty official talk your Spirit Master Dean indulges in. I know it's hard for you, caught in the middle, so I came myself. When Yan Shaozhe returns, tell him I pressured you. Now, can the assessment begin?"
"Ah, ah… It's not necessary, really."
Du Weilun wiped the sweat from his brow, smiling awkwardly.
"If the Dean says so, the assessment will proceed. Who will go first?"
The question naturally targeted Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena. Huo Yuhao stepped forward, voice soft but firm.
"I'll go first."
Seeing Huo Yuhao step forward, Bei Bei, under Xu Sanshi's surprised gaze, stepped up as well, smiling warmly.
"Junior, I'm Bei Bei. I look forward to your guidance in the assessment."
Huo Yuhao hadn't expected Bei Bei to actively choose him as his assessment opponent. He sensed something peculiar in the way he was studying him, but he didn't dwell on it, smiling as he nodded.
"Thank you, Senior Bei Bei. I'm Huo Yuhao."
Soon, the two of them entered the Arena, followed by Xian Lin'er, who had volunteered as the referee.
Having a Level 95 Supreme Douluo as the match referee made even Bei Bei feel a sudden surge of tension.
"Thunder Bei Bei—Thunder Bei Bei—"
"Is that the new student challenging? He looks even cooler than Bei Bei."
"Are all this year's freshmen this bold? Coming straight to challenge the twin stars of the Outer Academy."
Their appearance immediately sparked cheers and chatter from the spectators. The white freshman uniforms contrasted sharply with the black fifth-year uniforms, fully energizing the crowd.
When Huo Yuhao came to a stand opposite Bei Bei, dozens of meters away, a sharp cheer rang out behind him.
"Yuhao—Go—"
Turning instinctively, Huo Yuhao was momentarily stunned. Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan were already seated in the stands, waving excitedly at him.
Tang Ya even clenched her tiny fists, miming the gestures of knocking down an opponent.
After a brief pause, Huo Yuhao tugged at the corner of his mouth and gave a thumbs-up.
"Two contestants, prepare—"
With the stimulation of spirit power, Xian Lin'er's voice echoed in everyone's ears, instantly silencing the once noisy Spirit Arena.
"Begin!"
Deep blue lightning swirled around Bei Bei's right arm. As the current intensified, his entire arm expanded into the shape of a dragon claw.
"Sorry, Junior Yuhao, I can't go easy in this assessment."
Not just because of the assessment—Bei Bei also wanted to test the youth who had earned Sister Lexuan's special attention.
The news that Inner Academy Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan had come to the Outer Academy as a class teacher had spread throughout the academy. His curiosity was no less than anyone else's.
When he finally received the name of the assessment target, he realized exactly who all of Sister Lexuan's actions had been for.
After all, the name 'Huo Yuhao' had been mentioned by Sister Lexuan repeatedly for the past three years.
He remembered that the Star Dou GreatForestincident three years ago had stolen much of Sister Lexuan's usual smile.
But after an Evil Spirit Master mission a year ago, she had regained her previous demeanor, and the name 'Huo Yuhao' had appeared more frequently on her lips.
Though Sister Lexuan herself was unaware, those around her were very clear on the matter.
Now, seeing the boy named Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei's thoughts clicked into place.
Hmm… Handsome enough, just a little young. Not a big deal—being personally recommended by Sister Lexuan for an assessment, his talent must be extraordinary.
Ah, so this is how Sister Lexuan cultivates a young man in secret!
Unaware of Bei Bei's musings, Huo Yuhao's eyes shone with golden light, and two striking purple spirit rings slowly rose from the ground beneath him.
The audience froze in disbelief, momentarily unable to believe their eyes.
"No wonder…"
Xian Lin'er's gaze burned hotly as she observed Huo Yuhao, softly murmuring. Seeing the two purple spirit rings, she finally understood why Du Weilun had tried so hard to stop this assessment.
Yan Shaozhe, that old fox…
(End of Chapter)