Chapter 87 I Quit Being Human!
The three-day freshman assessment finally came to an end.
The next morning, when Lin Yun and Xiao Xiao arrived at Class Eight, the classroom, once crowded, had already become half-empty. Nearly half the students were gone.
Those were the ones who had failed the freshman assessment and were expelled.
Taking his seat, Lin Yun turned his head toward the window. His position was excellent, allowing him a clear view of the academy gate. At this moment, many soul masters had gathered there, having removed their uniforms and preparing to leave the academy.
Class Eight was still considered fortunate, with half of its students remaining. Normally, only about a third of a class would pass the assessment.
With more students in Class Eight, it naturally meant fewer students in other classes.
Beside Lin Yun, Zheng Xiaolong was also gazing out the window at the departing figures, their faces full of disappointment. Many of them had even spoken with him before, some could be considered friends.
But now they were leaving.
If not for Lin Yun, Zheng Xiaolong himself would have been among them, leaving Shrek Academy as a failure. Instead, he had passed the freshman assessment and even advanced to the top sixty-four with ten consecutive victories.
"Thanks, boss. If it weren't for you, I'd probably already be on my way home," Zheng Xiaolong said quietly.
With his peculiar martial soul and its strange probability of amplification, he could never have formed a strong team. His chances of passing the assessment were less than half.
Lin Yun only smiled faintly, saying nothing more.
After all, it didn't matter who he carried along. For now, he was quite satisfied with Zheng Xiaolong as his follower. In the future, small errands could be handed to him. Lin Yun had no habit of doing everything himself. Having a helper was necessary.
Not long after, Mu Jin walked into the classroom with a bright smile, placing her teaching materials down before facing the students.
"Good morning, classmates!"
"Good morning, Teacher Mu!"
After the daily greeting, Mu Jin spoke warmly, "The three-day freshman assessment ends today. First of all, congratulations to all of you who remain. Congratulations on passing Shrek Academy's freshman assessment and officially becoming part of the academy!"
Her words were met with loud applause. Many students were overwhelmed with relief, some even moved to tears.
Mu Jin raised her hand for quiet and continued, "There is another thing that makes me proud. Among the nine freshman classes, Class Eight has the highest passing rate. What's more, two of our teams achieved ten consecutive victories!"
"They are Lin Yun's team and Ning Tian's team! In addition, seven more teams from our class achieved excellent results and advanced to the top sixty-four, gaining the right to compete in the freshman ranking tournament."
"Let's give them a round of applause!"
Among the nine classes, Class Eight alone secured nine places in the top sixty-four, the highest number both in passing rate and in overall strength. No wonder Mu Jin's mood was so good.
Her old rival Zhou Yi had fallen, while her own career was thriving. Even the affection she once felt for Fan Yu had faded; now her whole heart was devoted to her teaching career.
Men?
How could men be as interesting as teaching students?
After the applause for Lin Yun and the others, Mu Jin began to discuss other matters.
After the freshman assessment came the class divisions. Class One would teach assault and control systems, Class Two agility and defense systems, Class Three support and food systems, while Class Four would handle everything else.
In short, Class Four was like a garbage collection station. Students with weak talent or martial souls would usually be sent there.
So today marked the last class Mu Jin would teach them. Unless she happened to become their homeroom teacher after the redistribution, they would soon part ways.
Still, with Lin Yun present, the freshman ranking tournament's championship was essentially secured. Because of his performance, Mu Jin would be assigned as Class One's homeroom teacher. The only ones from Class Eight who would continue under her guidance were the assault and control system students.
Mm… Ning Tian didn't really count.
Aside from assault and control, the core disciples of the outer court could also be admitted into Class One through special consideration. Ning Tian, most likely, would choose Class One over Class Three.
After finishing the matter of class redistribution, Mu Jin began explaining the rules for the freshman ranking tournament.
As stated earlier, the tournament would last seven days, with one match each day. From the top sixty-four onward, teams would be paired randomly. Once the semifinals and finals were reached, the last four would compete for the top three positions.
After the freshman ranking tournament, the outer court would also determine this year's core disciples.
Therefore, Mu Jin did not waste many words. She simply reminded them that core disciples would receive the best training and the greatest resources in the outer court, urging them to give their all in the tournament and showcase their full strength.
After class ended, Wu Feng slipped over quietly and leaned toward Lin Yun, whispering, "Did you use that so-called beast-taming method of yours? Did the academy punish you?"
Wu Feng still felt a chill remembering Lin Yun's unique skill. Qing'er's extreme ice had absolutely restrained her fire dragon martial soul—an experience she would never forget.
Back when Lin Yun summoned Qing'er in the arena, Wu Feng had nearly collapsed. She would rather be beaten black and blue by Lin Yun than turned into an ice sculpture, feeling her very martial soul trembling in fear.
"What is it? Do you want Qing'er to settle the score for that one freezing arrow?" Lin Yun looked at Wu Feng with a half-smile.
"No, no, no, whoever wants revenge can go get it. I never want to see that scorpion again." Wu Feng shook her head vigorously, her face full of rejection.
"Then you'll be disappointed. I already used Qing'er once during the assessment, and the academy hasn't forbidden me from letting her fight alongside me. When the tournament starts, chances are you'll get frozen again." Lin Yun shrugged, speaking casually.
"What?!" Wu Feng's face fell instantly, staring in disbelief.
Seriously, can't you just act human for once?!
(Lin Yun: I am the Lord of Soul Beasts. I quit being human!)
Elsewhere—
Ma Xiaotao, who had been frozen solid by the full force of the Ice King's Wrath, finally broke free from the extreme ice. Her crimson dress shattered inch by inch like fragile paper, revealing a flawless body as smooth as mutton-fat jade, along with curves enough to make mouths water.
"Hiss…"
Such relief, such comfort!
(This chapter ends)
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