Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 70 Drawing Lots

Since the dean couldn't personally conduct the lottery, Du Weilun quickly took over the task. However, Dean Yan insisted on personally holding the lottery box for the freshmen, which immediately made every freshman feel excited.

"Class 1, Ji Lin's team, please come forward to draw lots." Ji Lin's team was the first to be called.

Ji Lin stepped forward and approached Yan Shaozhe. Yan Shaozhe looked at Ji Lin with a smile and said, "Little guy, we meet again. Thank you for Xiao Tao's matter."

Ji Lin shook his head and said, "Dean Yan, you don't need to be so polite. It was my own choice to help Sister Xiao Tao. It was just a small favor."

Yan Shaozhe didn't interact much with Ji Lin in this setting. He smiled and nodded, then gestured for Ji Lin to start drawing lots.

Ji Lin drew a lot, handed it to Du Weiren who was waiting nearby, and then returned to his team.

"Class 1, Ji Lin's team, seat number two."

Number two means they will play in the second competition venue in the semi-finals. There are only four numbers in that box: two number one and two number two.

Xiao Xiao curiously poked Ji Lin's arm and asked, "Class monitor, what did the dean just say to you?"

Even Huo Yuhao looked at Ji Lin with curiosity.

He was incredibly nervous in front of such an important figure, while Ji Lin was able to chat and laugh with him effortlessly. To be honest, he was quite envious.

Looking at Xiao Xiao, whose face was full of curiosity, and Huo Yuhao, whose face was also full of curiosity, Ji Lin smiled lightly and said, "It's nothing. Dean just wanted to encourage us and tell us to do our best in the competition."

"Class 5 of the new students, Dai Huabin's team will draw lots."

Just then, Yan Shaozhe's voice rang out again.

A tall, imposing young man strode out. He seemed unseen in the previous round's draw. Clearly, due to Dean Yan Shaozhe's presence, the freshman class five team had a different person draw the lots today.

The boy walked onto the stage, bowed to Yan Shaozhe and Du Weilun, drew a lot, and handed it to Du Weilun. He then turned around.

It was a handsome yet cold face, with long golden hair parted in the middle and cascading down on both sides. Upon closer inspection, one could see that his deep blue eyes contained double pupils. He was also taller than his peers.

Ji Lin noticed that ever since the boy appeared, Huo Yuhao suddenly trembled violently, his eyes filled with disbelief, his body even began to tremble uncontrollably, his fists clenched, and his eyes revealed a deep-seated hatred.

Xiao Xiao also noticed Huo Yuhao's unusual behavior and was frightened by his appearance.

Ji Lin stepped forward, patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder with his right hand, and said, "Yuhao, are you alright? Calm down."

He knew why Huo Yuhao had become like this, but it was someone else's family matter. At most, he would beat up Dai Huabin in the ring to help Huo Yuhao vent his anger.

Although they were both from the Star Luo Empire, Dai Huabin didn't know Ji Lin, and Ji Lin had never met Dai Huabin either, so he naturally favored Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao slowly raised his head, his eyes flashing with a complex light, as if recalling painful past experiences. He took a deep breath and replied in a hoarse voice, "I'm fine, it's just... I just suddenly remembered some unpleasant things from the past."

Xiao Xiao looked at Huo Yuhao with concern and asked softly, "Yuhao, don't scare me. What's wrong? Did someone upset you?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head and said with a wry smile, "No, it's just some old stuff, it's all in the past now. You don't need to worry."

Ji Lin frowned. He knew the whole story and could feel Huo Yuhao's pain and hatred. In the end, he patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and said, "Yuhao, if you need help, come to me anytime. We are friends and should support each other."

He didn't take the White Tiger Duke's mansion seriously. If Huo Yuhao really came to him for help, he was willing to lend a hand to his friend.

The premise is that Huo Yuhao really needs his help.

Huo Yuhao nodded, looking gratefully at Ji Lin and Xiao Xiao. He knew he wasn't alone; he still had friends by his side.

Xiao Xiao came to Huo Yuhao's side, patted his shoulder, and said gently, "Yuhao, don't hold it in. We'll face whatever happens together."

The three looked at each other and smiled. Although they didn't say anything, their friendship deepened.

Friendships between young people are that simple and pure.

"Dai Huabin's team, draw number two." Just then, Du Weilun's voice rang out, and Huo Yuhao suddenly looked up at Dai Huabin's team, his emotions, which had just stabilized, became excited again.

Xiao Xiao and Ji Lin exchanged a glance. Not only Ji Lin, but even Xiao Xiao could tell that the person who made Huo Yuhao so excited was Dai Huabin.

Although she didn't understand what had happened to Huo Yuhao, she was certain it was related to Dai Huabin.

Xiao Xiao whispered to Ji Lin, "Class monitor, although I don't know what happened between Yu Hao and that Dai Huabin, Yu Hao is very hostile towards Dai Huabin. During the competition later, let's teach him a lesson for Yu Hao."

Ji Lin felt the warmth of Xiao Xiao's breath as she spoke into his ear, and nodded with amusement, agreeing, "No problem, I'll help Yu Hao get revenge during the competition later."

This girl is quite protective of her own.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner pain, and looked at Ji Lin, saying, "He drew number two, so he's our next opponent."

Xiao Xiao chimed in from the side, "He should be the last three-ring Soul Master besides our class, and he also defeated the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Soul Master from Dong'er's team."

Ji Lin laughed and said, "That's perfect. Besides helping Yuhao vent his anger, it can also help Wang Dong'er get revenge."

Huo Yuhao calmed himself down. Deep within his heart, hatred had transformed into venomous resentment. He would avenge his mother at all costs. However, this was Shrek Academy, and he needed to become stronger here. His revenge wasn't just about killing; it was also about comforting his mother's spirit in heaven. He knew what his mother's greatest wish was, and he was determined to fulfill that wish—a wish she hadn't dared to even dream of while she was alive. Therefore, he couldn't afford to act recklessly in pursuit of revenge now.

He couldn't use Ji Lin's power to avenge himself and kill Dai Huabin during the competition. Not only would that implicate Ji Lin and Xiao Xiao, but he also wouldn't be able to escape. Fulfilling his mother's wish was out of the question. So he could only endure it, bury his hatred, and seek revenge in his own way.

Soon, Wang Qiu'er and another team from Class 10 of freshmen drew the number one lot.

The freshman class 10 team doesn't have a Soul Master. Even if they can stand out and become one of the top four, their strength is not weak, but they are definitely no match for Wang Qiu'er.

It seems that the final will be an internal battle between the freshmen class 1.

(End of this chapter)