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Chapter 95: Wang Dong'er — Help Me Beat Tang San
Only then did Huo Yuhao nod in satisfaction, beckoning Xiao Xiao and Yu Lei over—two who had deliberately held back their full strength, allowing themselves to be defeated by Gu Yuena and Zhu Lu.
Seeing Wang Dong'er, who had previously boasted about defeating anyone, reduced to such a state, Xiao Xiao could no longer suppress a laugh.
Though Wang Dong'er looked as if she had been teased into near ecstasy, Xiao Xiao knew that Huo Yuhao had restrained himself. Once she recovered, it would not affect their team's combat capabilities in the slightest.
"Thank you."
Xiao Xiao took Wang Dong'er from Huo Yuhao's arms, bowing her head slightly to offer a soft word of gratitude. Only after Huo Yuhao walked away did she cast a teasing glance at Wang Dong'er.
"Captain Wang, how does it feel to be defeated?"
"I—I wasn't prepared! Besides, who would have guessed that this Huo Yuhao would use such a… perverse technique?"
Wang Dong'er muttered, her gaze instinctively flicking toward Huo Yuhao, who was heading toward Gu Yuena and Zhu Lu. Her pink-blue eyes shone with a complicated mix of frustration and determination.
"Next time, I will definitely not lose."
"Really? Next time, you won't be afraid of his technique?"
At this, Wang Dong'er choked on her words for a moment before snapping, cheeks flushed with anger.
"Which side are you on, anyway!? I've suffered so much, and you're still defending him, even thanking him just now! What's that supposed to mean? I want to see if you're afraid of me!"
"Stop, I was wrong, Captain! Hahaha…"
Having endured her own torment, Wang Dong'er vented some of her frustration on Xiao Xiao, muttering irritably.
"From now on, no one is to mention this again. Next time I meet him, I won't let him take advantage of me so easily!"
"The three-day freshman assessment has concluded. Four teams in our class have been eliminated. Twelve teams have entered the top sixty-four. Congratulations to those seated here—you have secured the right to continue your studies at Shrek Academy for the upcoming academic year. Your efforts over the past three months have not been in vain."
Zhang Lexuan's gaze swept over the gathered students as she continued.
"Additionally, two of our teams achieved perfect victories. In the entire grade, only seven teams managed this. For a first-year class, our performance is undeniably the best."
At this, Dai Huabin, a member of one of the undefeated teams, could not help but show a hint of pride on his face. His eyes, almost unconsciously, scanned toward Huo Yuhao.
At that moment, Dai Huabin felt his fear of Huo Yuhao lessen slightly.
Of course! After all these years of growth, he was no longer the boy who had shivered at the blood-soaked scenes of the Duke's manor.
Both were undefeated teams, but he personally led his team to victory, while Huo Yuhao needed Gu Yuena, a more powerful teammate, to achieve such a record.
Even if Huo Yuhao's team could defeat the Outer Academy twins, it was largely due to the crafty, opportunistic use of spirit skills. And that Bei Bei was only at the same Spirit Elder level as him.
Clearly, the gap between him and Huo Yuhao was not as great as he had imagined. There was no need to fear him like before.
Suppressing the surge of excitement, Dai Huabin clenched his fists.
"Just wait, Huo Yuhao. One day, I will trample you beneath my feet, repaying every ounce of the pain you once caused me!"
Unaware of Dai Huabin's dark thoughts, Huo Yuhao listened to Zhang Lexuan's words, but his mind wandered to Zhou Yi's class.
Unlike the previous life, this year's Freshman Class One included not only Tang San, but also Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan—who had been in Class Ten in the previous life—as well as Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao.
Yet, even so, Zhou Yi's class performance was still lacklustre.
After ten rounds of the round-robin matches, Huo Yuhao noticed that Freshman Class One had a pitifully small number of teams—only thirteen in total. One team even failed to make the top 150 and was eliminated outright.
Currently, Freshman Class One did not even have forty students, a stark contrast to the previous life, where over twenty teams had all advanced.
However, after a moment of thought, Huo Yuhao had already guessed the reason. In his previous life, Freshman Class One could have over sixty people remaining after the freshman assessment, largely due to him being an example of hard work, despite having a white spirit ring and eleven levels of spirit power.
Under his influence, the resilience and determination of Class One's students had increased dramatically.
This time, without his presence, the result was predictable.
Without a role model to inspire them, many students of Class One had been expelled under Zhou Yi's gruelling training regimen. Having forty students survive the freshman assessment was already a respectable outcome.
"Alright. Next, we will go over some points regarding the knockout matches for the twelve advancing teams. Those uninterested may use this time for self-study."
"There will be sixty-four teams in the knockout rounds. Losing does not result in punishment, but you will lose the qualification to continue competing. Winning teams will advance to the next round, continuing until the top three teams are determined. The top teams will receive awards from the Academy."
At this, Zhang Lexuan cast a playful glance at Huo Yuhao before continuing.
"It must be mentioned that this year's freshmen are stronger than in many previous years. There are five Spirit Elders in this class, a rarity among freshmen. Besides the two Spirit Elders in our class, for the teams aiming for the championship, I believe everyone already knows which of the remaining three Spirit Elders needs the most attention."
Upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's reminder, everyone in the hall smiled knowingly.
Who else could it be, if not the "Naked Battle God," who rose to fame after a single fight?
Although the title was somewhat embarrassing, the student who shared the same name as Ancestor Tang San had undeniably powerful abilities.
While most wore smiles, Dai Huabin's expression darkened. The thought of that student rising to fame by stepping on him made him grit his teeth.
Yet after the anger came a wave of helplessness. Unlike Huo Yuhao, Dai Huabin had firsthand experience and understood just how vast the gap was between him and Tang San.
After all, the freshman assessment even allowed hidden weapons!
If he wanted the championship, he could only hope Huo Yuhao would face Tang San, and that the two might harm each other enough to give him a chance.
"That's all for now. Class dismissed."
One day later.
After a day of rest, the top sixty-four teams once again gathered outside the assessment area.
Seeing Zhang Lexuan, young and beautiful, slightly out of place among the other homeroom teachers, Huo Yuhao could not help but smirk.
"Huo Yuhao."
Suddenly, a familiar voice called beside him.
Turning his head, he saw Wang Dong'er standing there. Strangely, Xiao Xiao and the other teammate were nowhere in sight.
Wang Dong'er looked as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated, leaving Huo Yuhao slightly puzzled.
"What's the matter?"
Wang Dong'er glanced around before casually replying,
"Nothing much. I just didn't want you to lose too quickly, so I came to cheer you on."
"... ?"
Huo Yuhao blinked in surprise, eyes wide as he scrutinised her, then hesitantly asked,
"You… haven't gotten addicted to my technique, have you?"
"Of course not!"
Wang Dong'er's face instantly turned red.
"I just think you're strong enough, and now that you know who I am, I'd like you to help me teach a certain guy a lesson who's tarnishing my sect's reputation.
Huo Yuhao froze, as though he had just heard something utterly shocking.
"What's wrong?"
Wang Dong'er looked at him, puzzled. Huo Yuhao's eyes flicked slightly to Tang San, who had sneakily approached to eavesdrop.
Wang Dong'er's words had been loud enough for Tang San to hear clearly, like a thunderclap. He froze on the spot.
And he had worried that Huo Yuhao might do something to Wang Dong'er, sneaking over to listen—only to hear this?
Her daughter asked someone to beat up her father?
"Ahem,....well. Are you sure?"
"Of course."
Huo Yuhao's hesitant look prompted Wang Dong'er to nod firmly, shaking her small fists with determination.
"I've been annoyed with that guy for a while. If it weren't that I can't defeat him—"
She paused mid-sentence, glancing at Huo Yuhao with a complex expression, hesitating a moment before speaking softly.
"Of course, that guy may be a pervert, but his strength is undeniable. I'm just saying—if you ever meet his team and can't win, just accept defeat. Don't push yourself."
Then she muttered under her breath for some reason,
"I'm not caring about you; I just don't want to fuel that guy's arrogance."
!!!
Tang San's pupils contracted sharply.
What does that mean? The other day, he treated you like that, and now you're worried about his safety!?
Huo Yuhao glanced at Tang San, seeing his fists clench and his body trembling in fury, he could not help but twitch slightly, inwardly sighing.
Poor guy.
After a brief pause, Huo Yuhao forced back the corners of his mouth from curling into a mischievous grin and nodded seriously.
"Don't worry. I'll handle this."
"Alright, then be careful."
Wang Dong'er's face brightened. She patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder.
"If you really beat that guy, I'll treat you to a meal!"
Having said that, she no longer lingered and walked straight back to her two teammates.
Watching her disappear into the distance, Huo Yuhao stole a glance at the vanished Tang San, finally letting out a laugh.
As each team captain came forward to draw lots, the more intense knockout rounds officially began.
(End of Chapter)