Douluo Continent, I, Huo Yuhao, defy fate with my spiritual eyes.

These days, classes in Mu Jin's class are proceeding as usual. Huo Yuhao's disappearance initially attracted some attention, and Wu Feng wanted to use this as an opportunity to make trouble for Huo Yuhao.

However, later, an inner court teacher said something to Mu Jin, and the matter was suppressed.

"Report!"

Huo Yuhao rushed over just as the school bell rang and he burst into the classroom, where Mu Jin happened to be teaching.

She looked at Huo Yuhao with a strange expression, as if she was worried? Or surprised?

However, she still asked Huo Yuhao to come in.

"Go inside first, then come to my office after class."

Huo Yuhao was already very familiar with the basic theories of Soul Masters, but the strange looks from the people around him made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Sitting next to him were the Lan sisters, who asked Huo Yuhao in a low, curious voice.

"I heard you were captured by the inner court's fire demon and used as a furnace. How are you feeling now?"

Huo Yuhao was stunned upon hearing this, his eyes widening in surprise.

What the hell? How did I become a furnace?

How come he didn't know?

"I...no...I didn't!"

The news was so shocking that Huo Yuhao lost control of his emotions and stammered an explanation.

However, he couldn't directly explain Ma Xiaotao's situation, since it was a confidential matter, so he could only speak vaguely.

"I'm just going to assist the senior students in the inner courtyard with their cultivation, not what you're thinking!"

But the gazes of those around them remained unchanged; instead, they became even more certain.

Making a furnace is such a shameful thing that it must be covered up. If it is shown off, they will become suspicious. Huo Yuhao's behavior at this moment is exactly what they expect.

How can this still not be explained clearly...?

Huo Yuhao was on the verge of tears, and could only endure until the end of get out of class. He then hurriedly fled the classroom and went to Mu Jin's office.

Before leaving, he overheard other people talking.

"The class monitor is really pitiful, actually choosing to sell himself for cultivation resources."

"Sigh, what can we do when the class monitor is poor? His determination to cultivate is so strong, I'm starting to admire him."

"What are you all lamenting? I heard that the Flame Demon is very beautiful. Maybe the class monitor is the one who got the better deal."

Huo Yuhao's face turned bitter upon hearing this, and he secretly lamented that Ma Xiaotao had ruined his reputation! He vowed to make Ma Xiaotao make amends to him when they met.

Inside the office of Mu Jin, the orderly layout is pleasing to the eye, and a small potted plant that is well cared for and looks very vibrant is placed next to the desk.

Putting down her lesson plan, Mu Jin sat down in a chair, pointed to the chair in front of her, and gestured for Huo Yuhao to sit down and talk.

After pouring herself a cup of tea, Mu Jin looked at Huo Yuhao with a strange expression and slowly began to speak.

"The inner court has already informed me of your situation."

Huo Yuhao nodded. Yan Shaozhe was indeed worthy of being the next Sea God Pavilion Master; he handled things very steadily. However, he wondered if Yan Shaozhe had not yet discovered this rumor.

"You have been internally designated as a core disciple, but the higher-ups mean that you should study normally and receive certain preferential treatment in terms of resources, but they cannot let you soar to the top. It will depend on your performance."

Mu Jin explained everything the elder of the inner courtyard had told her, hesitated for a moment, and then earnestly persuaded him.

"Although I don't know your situation, regular study is very important. It accounts for a significant portion of the college's grades, so it's best to avoid skipping classes."

Every word and sentence was a teacher's instruction to a student, and Huo Yuhao understood it perfectly, so he quickly spoke up.

"Teacher, I didn't do it on purpose these past few days. I went to the inner courtyard a few days ago, and after coming back, I felt something and started working on breaking through. Now I've reached level 20!"

Break through level 20!

That is indeed a big deal. Huo Yuhao has finally caught up with the main group of students.

Mu Jin nodded, not particularly surprised.

Seeing that Mu Jin's expression hadn't changed, Huo Yuhao coughed a few times and tentatively spoke.

"Teacher... I would like to ask for a period of leave."

"???"

Mu Jin looked at Huo Yuhao with a look of utter disbelief, a surge of anger rising within her. She couldn't understand why he could say such things with such self-righteousness.

After a long while, she finally suppressed her anger and questioned him through gritted teeth.

"You've only been on leave for a few days, and you're already asking for another one, for a longer period? Why don't you just drop out? Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you've been chosen as an inner court disciple! I'm still a teacher, and you're still learning under me!"

Huo Yuhao hunched his shoulders and listened with his head down. Only after Mu Jin finished speaking did he speak weakly.

"I'm going to get a spirit ring."

Mu Jin was taken aback. She had only heard about the leave request and had overlooked this part. She pondered for a moment, then frowned and shook her head.

"The freshman competition is in a few days, aren't you going to participate?"

Huo Yuhao had already prepared an excuse and shook his head in refusal.

"There's no need for that. I can't use my current strength to its full potential anyway. I should focus on improving my cultivation level first."

After thinking about it, Mu Jin also felt that Huo Yuhao's words made sense, so she waved her hand helplessly.

"Fine, fine, I can't control you anymore."

Having achieved his goal, Huo Yuhao bowed politely and left the office.

"Hehe, thank you, teacher!"

Watching Huo Yuhao's retreating figure, Mu Jin's lips curled up slightly. Although she might not be able to beat that old woman Zhou Yi in this year's competition, it was still something to be happy about to have a core disciple under her command, who might even be better.

Afterwards, Mu Jin continued to bury herself in writing lesson plans and assigning teams to the remaining children.

Huo Yuhao left the office feeling satisfied and in a good mood, until he saw the last person he wanted to see.

"Damn it, did that bastard Tang San put a tracking device on me? How come I always run into Wang Dong'er!"

Huo Yuhao watched Wang Dong'er approach step by step, his good mood vanished, leaving only endless cursing.

Wang Dong'er moved closer, her pinkish-blue pupils filled with fighting spirit and determination, speaking provocatively.

"Hmph, are you ready?! You can't escape. In the freshman competition, I'm going to have a good fight with you!"

Huo Yuhao had mixed feelings about Wang Dong'er.

In his past life, he was influenced by Tang San, which led him to fall in love with Wang Dong'er. But no matter what, Wang Dong'er was a puppet being manipulated.

Judging from this state, it's obvious that she received instructions from her good father, Tang San.

Seeing the pitiful woman, Huo Yuhao ignored her and left.

Just kidding, I'm leaving Shrek Academy in a few days to hunt for my second spirit ring in the far north. Who's going to play this childish freshman competition with you?

His time is precious now; after class, he still needs to find Ma Xiaotao to melt the whale glue.

Seeing that Huo Yuhao ignored her, Wang Dong'er's fighting spirit grew stronger and stronger, and if you looked closely, you could see a golden trident symbol flashing deep in her eyes.

"Just leave. We're bound to have a fight, and I'll definitely pin you down and ravage you!"

Wang Dong'er snorted coldly and turned to leave.