Huo Yuhao didn't answer immediately. He waited until he had wiped away all the tears from Zhu Lu's face before finally lowering his hands.
During this time, Huo Yuhao was exceptionally proper, not even making a single clumsy move.
Looking at Zhu Lu, Huo Yuhao revealed his sunny smile.
"If someone needs help, I'm willing to lend a hand."
"No matter who it is."
"Zhu Lu, you're the same."
At this moment, Zhu Lu was moved.
Huo Yuhao's image in her heart instantly rose.
No wonder Huo Yuhao would step in because of her cutting in line, and would stand up for others!
So… he's such a gentle man!
For some reason, looking at Huo Yuhao's handsome face, Zhu Lu blushed a little.
"Th… thank you, Huo Yuhao."
"It's nothing. I also want to apologize for what happened at noon. Don't cut in line in the future. You're actually a very nice girl, there's no need to make mistakes."
Saying this, Huo Yuhao patted Zhu Lu's head and left.
"Go back and rest. We have another match in the afternoon, don't let it affect you."
Watching Huo Yuhao's figure disappear at the end of the path, Zhu Lu finally came back to her senses.
Thinking about what Huo Yuhao had just said, Zhu Lu was moved again.
"Huo Yuhao…"
The lingering warmth on her forehead lingered, and Zhu Lu felt her mood improve.
For a moment, she even thought how happy she would be if Huo Yuhao were her boyfriend instead of Dai Huabin.
But such thoughts were fleeting. She quickly composed herself and prepared to return to her dormitory.
However, Zhu Lu didn't know that Dai Huabin, who had chased after her from behind a nearby tree, was now clenching his fists tightly, glaring at her with fury.
"Damn… damn bitch."
"Huo Yuhao, just you wait. I'll make you suffer this afternoon. You're not worthy of touching what belongs to me, Dai Huabin!"
Examination Area.
The examination area was packed today. Everyone wanted to see who would win the championship!
Would it be the lone wolf, Huo Yuhao, or Dai Huabin, the son of the White Tiger Duke?
Everyone's enthusiasm had been completely ignited!
All the Outer Court teachers had gathered in the examination area to watch the match. Yan Shaozhe, the President of Shrek Academy, also came in person. He went up to the high platform accompanied by Du Weilun and a group of teachers.
"Weilun, who do you think will win today's match?" Yan Shaozhe asked with a smile.
Du Weilun chuckled and said, "I'm leaning towards Dai Huabin's side. Although Huo Yuhao once defeated two teams led by new Soul Masters, Dai Huabin's side is definitely stronger in terms of overall strength.
"Especially with his two teammates, who are also pretty strong and have the potential to enter the Inner Court in the future."
"Of course, more importantly, Huo Yuhao only has one ring. How much of his soul power has he recovered after this morning's battle?"
Du Weilun's analysis was spot-on, and he felt he had seen through everything.
Yan Shaozhe didn't respond to Du Weilun's analysis, but instead smiled faintly, as if everything was understood without words.
Just as the two were finishing their conversation, a deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out.
"Old Yan, judging by your expression, it seems you believe that Huo Yuhao will win."
Yan Shaozhe didn't turn around, but a smile had already appeared on his face. "Qian Duoduo, why are you here too?"
The newcomer was a burly man around fifty years old. His face was unlined, but his hair was white and stiff like steel needles, giving him a slightly weathered appearance.
His tall, imposing figure was like granite, at least two meters and twenty centimeters tall. He had broad shoulders and a wide back, and his solid muscles hadn't relaxed at all with age.
His bronze skin reflected a metallic sheen in the sunlight, and he also had a strong metallic scent about him.
Similarly, there were two people following him.
They were Zhou Yi and Fan Yu.
At this moment, Zhou Yi's eyes were red, as if she had been reprimanded.
Yan Shaozhe didn't turn around, but Du Weilun had already turned back. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he quickly bowed and saluted, "Vice President Qian, hello. What brings you here?"
This Vice President Qian Duoduo, who always had a kind and smiling face, was the one in charge of the Soul Tool Department's daily affairs. He held a high position in the Soul Tool Department, second only to the head.
His position was even higher than Du Weilun's.
Vice President Qian Duoduo chuckled.
"It's just that there's been a bit of a disagreement."
Fan Yu stepped forward and apologized to Yan Shaozhe.
"I am very sorry, Dean Yan. I already know about Zhou Yi. I specifically came to request that you revoke her teaching position for using her authority to target students."
At Shrek Academy, it wasn't easy to advance in position. There were two main ways to do so: one was based on teaching ability and contributions to the academy, and the other was personal strength.
Once a position was revoked, it would be extremely difficult to return to that level.
As expected, after Fan Yu spoke, Vice-Dean Qian Duoduo also chimed in.
"Old Yan, I've also heard about this. I understand Huo Yuhao went to you to complain, and you then scolded Zhou Yi a few times, which led to this. She felt wronged, so naturally, this kind of thing happened."
One played the good cop, and the other played the bad cop.
Du Weilun stood quietly behind Yan Shaozhe, not daring to speak.
Fan Yu held a very high position in the Soul Tool Department. Although he was currently ranked lower than Du Weilun, Du Weilun knew very well that Fan Yu would definitely be the vice-president of the Soul Tool Department in the future, if not the president's successor.
It was precisely because of this that Qian Duoduo came forward to speak for him.
Seeing the two of them, Yan Shaozhe directly asked, "So, what are you saying?"
Seeing Yan Shaozhe's question, Qian Duoduo immediately followed up, "It's simple. Whether or not to revoke Zhou Yi's position, of course, depends on Huo Yuhao's talent and strength, right?"
"As far as I know, Huo Yuhao is only a one-ring Soul Master. If he can win the championship in this competition, then I can decide that Zhou Yi will never set foot in the Martial Soul Department again!"
"Of course, if Huo Yuhao loses, then this matter will be considered as if it never happened. Naturally, if Huo Yuhao is expelled, I can offer compensation, giving him a special recruitment spot in the Soul Tool Department."
However, Yan Shaozhe pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
Huo Yuhao's value was immeasurable.
"Not enough."
"If you lose, give me a hundred of those Fixed-Core Soul Tool Cannonballs to play with, the high-explosive ones."
Qian Duoduo's expression changed.
"Old Yan, you're too ruthless. A hundred high-explosive rounds, do you know how much that costs? The cost alone is a hundred Gold Soul Coins per shot."
Yan Shaozhe smiled slightly.
"If you don't want to, then don't. I didn't want to gamble with you in the first place."
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