Douluo Continent: Dark Demon God Biao, inheriting the position of an evil god

Chapter 124 Freshman Assessment: Rejecting Ning Tian's Invitation

Upon seeing movement on the water and recognizing Dai Yuntian, Xian Lin'er quickly handed him a towel, saying with concern, "Hurry up and dry yourself off, don't catch a cold. The water temperature here isn't much higher than in the Northern Territory."

"Thank you, Dean Xian."

Dai Yuntian took the towel. It was soft and warm to the touch, and had a unique, refreshing fragrance like snow lotus. He subconsciously lowered his head to sniff it and blurted out, "This towel... smells so good."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dai Yuntian realized he had misspoke.

This is clearly Xianlin'er's personal item.

Xian Lin'er's pretty face flushed slightly.

She turned her face away in a fluster, trying to remain calm as she urged, "Enough with the nonsense, hurry up and clean it up, we need to get out of here as soon as possible!"

Heaven knows why, in her haste, she just casually handed over her personal towel.

However, in this desolate wilderness, there doesn't seem to be anything else usable. It's really... embarrassing!
Dai Yuntian awkwardly touched his nose, not daring to say anything more, and quickly used a towel to wipe his wet hair and body.

After drying himself off, Dai Yuntian finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But when Xian Lin'er's gaze swept over him, she was slightly taken aback, and then, as if burned, she quickly turned away, leaving him with only a graceful but slightly stiff back view.

Her voice stammered:

"You...you should change your clothes quickly, we...we should go back!"

"Puff-"

With her back to Dai Yuntian, Xian Lin'er clutched her pounding chest, her face flushed with embarrassment as she recalled what she had just witnessed.

"My God, he's only this age! How... how can he be... so... exaggerated!"

Seeing her like this, Dai Yuntian was a little confused and had no choice but to obediently change his clothes.

On the way back, Xian Lin'er seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally avoiding Dai Yuntian.

Dai Yuntian didn't think much of it, assuming that Xian Lin'er was in a hurry to return to the academy.

……

in the next few days.

Dai Yuntian returned to his old routine of going back to work, home, and back again.

Cultivation, soul-training artifacts, and body tempering kept him very busy every day.

Time flies, and the eve of the freshman assessment has arrived.

That day, the homeroom teacher, Mu Jin, stood on the podium, cleared her throat, and announced:
"Students, in three days, it will be Shrek Academy's annual freshman assessment! The assessment will be conducted in groups of three. From now on, you have three days to form your own teams. If any student is still unable to find a suitable teammate after three days, you must follow my reassignment arrangements. Do you all understand?"

"Listen clearly!"

Most of the students in the audience responded in unison, filled with excitement and eagerness to try.

For these proud and ambitious young men and women who have just stepped into Shrek Academy.

The new student assessment is not only a test, but also an excellent stage to shine, prove oneself, and even compete for a core disciple position!

Who could not be excited?
Seeing the fighting spirit ignited in the students' eyes, Mu Jin nodded in satisfaction.

I'm not afraid of students having different starting points; I'm afraid they lack the motivation to strive for improvement.

"Alright, everyone hurry up and find your teammates."

After Mu Jin finished speaking, she deliberately lingered her gaze on Dai Yuntian for a moment, and added, "By the way, Yuntian, come to my office after class."

Then, she left the classroom with her lesson plan.

As soon as the teacher left, the classroom immediately turned into a lively "recruitment site".

Several male students, who considered themselves clever, immediately surrounded Dai Yuntian, their faces beaming with enthusiastic smiles:
"Brother Yuntian! Can you help us out? If we form a team, we'll be unstoppable in the assessment!"

"Yeah, Brother Yuntian, you take care of slaughtering everything in front, and we two brothers will be right behind you, making sure we don't hold you back!"

"Dai Yuntian, how about considering our team?"

"..."

In no time, seven or eight people gathered around Dai Yuntian's table, chattering amongst themselves. Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie, not far away, exchanged a smile, showing no sign of urgency.

Zhu Lu gracefully adjusted her skirt, while Cui Yajie gently tossed her long pink hair. The two smiled at each other but did not step forward to join in the fun, their eyes filled with confidence.

Having a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, the three of them were already considered each other's closest partners.

Dai Yuntian raised an eyebrow, about to politely decline.

"Dai Yuntian!"

A clear and melodious female voice rang out from the back of the classroom, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and their eyes lit up; some even couldn't help but let out a low gasp of surprise.

The person who arrived was Ning Tian.

But today, she is completely different from the "short-haired tomboy" who usually has neat short hair and often dresses in a neutral style.

She had regained her long, radiant golden wavy hair, wore a beige top and a black pleated skirt, and most strikingly, her pure white over-the-knee stockings that encased her slender legs, outlining her beautiful leg lines.

She seemed to be wearing light makeup today, which made her look even more fresh, beautiful, gentle, and charming.

She was like a campus goddess who had stepped out of a painting, instantly becoming the focus of the entire audience.

"Wow……"

Many boys stared wide-eyed and began whispering among themselves.

Ning Tian seemed quite satisfied with the effect he had achieved. He walked up to Dai Yuntian, his refined eyes gleaming with confidence, and went straight to the point:

"Dai Yuntian, team up with us! Your offensive prowess, combined with the ultimate amplification from my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and with Wu Feng providing support from the flanks, our trio is absolutely the most perfect setup for the freshman assessment. Winning the championship will be a piece of cake!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Feng, dressed in a fiery red outfit, stepped forward and stood beside Ning Tian.

Surprisingly, Wu Feng, who is usually known for her neat and capable image, wore a red plaid skirt today, revealing a pair of tanned, straight and slender legs.

She stood next to Ning Tian, ​​one in yellow and one in red, one elegant and radiant, the other dashing and fiery, creating an extremely pleasing sight that drew everyone's attention once again.

Wu Feng looked at Dai Yuntian, his eyes flashing with fighting spirit and anticipation: "That's right, Dai Yuntian, join us! The three of us together will be the strongest!"

This proposal for a powerful alliance drew nods of approval from many of the students around them, who felt that the combination was indeed a dream come true.

Dai Yuntian shrugged and refused decisively, saying, "Sorry, I already have teammates."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lu beamed with joy and playfully skipped over, tiptoeing without any hesitation to give him a kiss: "Brother Yuntian, I knew you would make the right decision."

Cui Yajie, standing next to him, also raised her delicate chin triumphantly, glanced at Ning Tian, ​​and her eyes held a hint of provocation.

She and Ning Tian had always been somewhat at odds in class, so seeing him "frustrated" made her feel naturally pleased.

Ning Tian's confident smile froze slightly; she hadn't expected Dai Yuntian to refuse so decisively.

She bit her lower lip, unwilling to give up, and asked, "Why? Dai Yuntian, you should know that the combination of our three martial souls is the strongest!"

"With my assistance, your combat power can increase by at least fifty percent, and Xiao Feng can also make up for your weaknesses on the flanks. Why don't you choose us?"

Dai Yuntian shook his head, said nothing, and turned to leave.

"Wait! You haven't given your reason yet!"

Ning Tian was taken aback, then quickly caught up.

But she had only just taken a step with her right foot.

Swish!
A whooshing sound rang out.

Ning Tian turned around abruptly, completely stunned.

Not only her, but dozens of pairs of eyes in the class stared blankly at this scene, and not a single person could see how Dai Yuntian had just done it!
This speed is simply unimaginable!
Suddenly, Dai Yuntian appeared behind her, looking at her calmly, and said:

"True strength is never achieved through simple calculations of martial soul combinations."

"Wild beasts are used to being solitary, while only cattle and sheep need to travel in herds at all times, relying on numbers to embolden themselves."

(End of this chapter)