novelhk Chapter 27 I question your teaching methods
Chapter 27 I question your teaching methods
Chapter 27 I Question Your Teaching Methods (4,000 words)
Since that little incident, whether out of embarrassment or something else, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong have barely spoken to each other. Wang Dong also consciously followed Huo Yuhao's rules, and the two took turns maintaining the cleanliness of the dormitory every day.
Huo Yuhao basically maintained a regular life of getting up at five o'clock in the morning for an hour of weighted jogging, then going to the cafeteria to get food and returning to the dormitory to read books. He would get food twice a day, once at noon and once in the evening, and meditate and cultivate in the evening.
As for his practice in the experimental area, he wasn't in a hurry. On the one hand, time was tight and the task was heavy. He had to finish reading four thick books and take notes within seven days. On the other hand, school was about to start, and he was thinking about how to deal with Zhou Yi, that old woman.
After all, his time was very limited. He didn't have time to play those childish games with Zhou Yi, like a strict teacher and a high-achieving student. Besides cultivating his soul tool and martial soul, he also needed to hone his skills in the Soul Arena for actual combat. It would be much more meaningful for him to find information in the library on his own than to learn those pointless things from Zhou Yi. Moreover, he had just taken a Super Douluo as his teacher. If he really didn't understand something, he might as well ask Xian Lin'er instead of Zhou Yi.
After some consideration, Huo Yuhao made up his mind that he must not let Zhou Yi, that old woman, disrupt his daily routine. Sometimes people have to learn to make use of the energy around them. Even a fox can borrow the tiger's power, right?
After figuring things out, Huo Yuhao stopped letting these trivial matters distract him and continued with his work. He used his powerful mental strength to memorize all the knowledge and systematically organized his notes, highlighting the parts he had questions about.
When a person is extremely focused, time seems to pass exceptionally quickly, and their awareness of their surroundings diminishes. As a result, he was completely unaware that Wang Dong had been peeking at him from time to time these past few days.
It is said that a man is most attractive when he is focused on something.
Although Wang Dong disliked soul tools and couldn't explain why, he was surprised that Huo Yuhao could devote himself so wholeheartedly to learning these skills, eagerly absorbing knowledge to enrich himself.
Back in the Haotian Sect, he had never seen anyone like Huo Yuhao who, apart from studying and cultivating, spent all his time going to the toilet, washing up, and eating. He couldn't understand how Huo Yuhao could do it, how he could resist the urge to slack off.
Perhaps spurred on by Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong also changed his lazy nature and has not been running around these days, but has been cultivating in his dormitory.
Perhaps provoked by this mortal enemy, Wang Dong easily cleared his mind of distractions and immersed himself in the monotonous practice, hoping one day to defeat this detestable fellow.
The registration process for new students is finally over, and the dormitories are starting to get lively again. Although each dormitory room isn't very large, it's mostly two people per room. The hallways are always noisy, but the dorm rooms are exceptionally well soundproofed.
Huo Yuhao had just finished the homework Xian Lin'er had assigned him these past few days, and this afternoon he planned to go there to get some answers to his questions about his studies, and also to practice with some materials himself.
Thinking that he and Zhou Yi would most likely have a significant conflict today, he found it somewhat amusing. In that case, Fan Yu, the number three person in the Soul Guidance Department, who was also his mentor in the original timeline, would probably have a tough time.
However, there's nothing he can do about it. He's not the type to indulge others. Although he appreciates kindness, he won't tolerate anyone who tries to take advantage of his kindness.
Therefore, we can only ask Ms. Fanyu to make do today.
"Hey! Classes start today, are you still sitting here like an idiot?" Wang Dong's voice startled Huo Yuhao from his thoughts. He had just come back from breakfast and was preparing to organize the afternoon's problem report.
"Is it time?" Huo Yuhao muttered to himself thoughtfully, then smiled at Wang Dong, his eyes subtly hinting at something, which made Wang Dong's face flush red. A noticeable blush appeared on his fair face, and even his ears were covered in red.
"What? You want to be late? I'm not waiting for you!" With that, Wang Dong rushed out of the dormitory as if fleeing in panic.
The white school building doors opened wide, and freshmen dressed in white school uniforms swarmed in. Each of them had a small green monster mark on their chest, a Shrek tradition that has lasted for thousands of years.
The school uniforms vary depending on the grade level: white for first-year students, yellow for second and third-year students, and purple and black for upper-year students. Each uniform corresponds to a grade level and the corresponding school building.
Huo Yuhao entered the classroom just in time. He had just entered when the bell rang. He quickly glanced around and saw that there was only one empty seat left. He didn't have time to be picky and sat down immediately. His deskmate was a very cute little girl.
He had already foreseen what was to come; at that moment, the girl's eyes were sparkling as she secretly watched his face.
He had deliberately ignored the gaze that Wang Dong was giving him when he first came in, but it was now intentionally or unintentionally glancing in his direction.
"Wow! Such handsome guys! We have two in our class! And they're different types! One's a black-haired ice queen, and the other's a proud prince in pink and blue. What have we done to deserve having two such handsome guys?! My heart is melting!"
"I really want to date them! It's so hard to choose! They're both so good-looking!"
"You're dreaming! You want to date them all? They wouldn't even look at you!"
"Damn it! You talk like you think you can!"
While the girls were openly discussing it, a group of male students were looking at Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao with hatred, as if they were enemies who had stolen their wives.
Wang Dong glanced at Huo Yuhao, snorted coldly, and then turned his head to look out the window.
Huo Yuhao took out his problem report from his soul tool, sorted it out, and arranged it in order, completely undisturbed by the infatuated women and hot-blooded animals.
Just then, an elderly woman walked into the classroom. She had wrinkled skin and white hair, which was coiled on top of her head. She wore a white robe and was of medium build. In stark contrast, she had a pair of large, bright black eyes.
Huo Yuhao knew that his most important question had arrived today.
Upon seeing a teacher enter, the previously restless class immediately quieted down, and the students all looked at the old woman standing on the podium, some of them wondering what was going on.
The old woman's gaze swept across the classroom, and an invisible pressure immediately arose in everyone's hearts. Huo Yuhao knew this was a manifestation of mental pressure, but it was useless against him at this level; he was a man who had seen the world.
Putting aside everything else, the overwhelming power that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm released when it tried to lure Bingdi was like an emperor looking down on his territory and dominating the world. It was far beyond what Zhou Yi's meager cultivation could compare to!
However, he managed to adjust his mindset, after all, he was only a Soul Venerable, while the other party was already a Soul Emperor.
The old woman slowly withdrew her oppressive aura, her words tinged with contempt and threat, "My name is Zhou Yi, and I'm your homeroom teacher. I'm not sure how many of you will make it through this year with me. But I want to tell you that in my class, no trash will pass the assessment. I'm training monsters, not idiots."
Zhou Yi's voice was an extremely unpleasant hoarse sound, like a gong that had been broken.
Hearing her words, many students present showed anger on their faces. After all, the students who could come to Shrek Academy were basically the best of the three great empires. Their status, wealth, and background were all extraordinary, and their talents were absolutely one in a thousand, truly deserving of the title of elite. But in this Teacher Zhou's mouth, they became trash and idiots.
Huo Yuhao didn't have any objections. He had been planning to come clean anyway and was waiting for the best opportunity. Zhou Yi naturally didn't disappoint him and quickly prepared to give him a taste of his own medicine.
"Those who have been in a fight during the registration period, please stand up." Zhou Yi's words immediately shocked everyone.
Most students would never get into a fight at school just a few days after the start of the semester, and even if they did, they wouldn't admit it. No one understood what Teacher Zhou was thinking at that moment.
Just then, Huo Yuhao quietly stood up under everyone's watchful eyes. It wasn't out of a sense of honesty, but rather a readiness to lay his cards on the table; he was waiting to hear Zhou Yi's next words.
Wang Dong, unaware of Huo Yuhao's intentions, snorted and stood up defiantly as well.
Of the more than one hundred students in the class, only the two of them stood out from the crowd, instantly becoming the focus of attention.
"Just two?" Zhou Yi raised an eyebrow. "What a bunch of useless trash. Don't you know what it means to be a coward who doesn't dare to cause trouble? Everyone else, get out and run a hundred laps around Shrek Square. Anyone who can't finish is fired."
The whole class was in an uproar. It was the first day of school, and they hadn't even had a class yet. They were going to be punished just because they hadn't been fighting. Who could accept that?
Immediately, one student stood up, unable to contain himself. "Teacher, I'm not having this! Why should we be punished for not fighting?"
Zhou Yi said calmly, "Because I said it! If you're not happy, you can get lost. As the class teacher, I have the authority to expel any student. I'll give you one minute. If I don't see you all running around Shrek Square within one minute, you're all out!"
As she spoke, a terrifying aura surged from her body, and the powerful fluctuations of her soul power oppressed everyone present. Then, rings of soul power slowly rose from behind Zhou Yi.
Just then, a voice carrying a gentle spiritual energy fluctuation rang out, "Teacher Zhou Yi, I have questions about your teaching methods."
The class fell into a deathly silence once again. No one understood who this person was, daring to speak so boldly in front of this old hag!
When everyone followed the sound and saw the aloof, handsome man with a black ponytail, his face calm and expressionless, they were all stunned. This was a Soul Emperor! Dude, have you already become a Soul Saint? If that's the case, why are you even at Shrek Academy? You might as well just go straight to heaven!
Wang Dong stared blankly at his roommate's arch-rival making such a shocking statement. He wondered, "Huo Yuhao doesn't seem like a fool, does he? What's he doing?"
As for the first listener of these words, Zhou Yi, the renowned teacher from Shrek Academy's outer courtyard, she was completely stunned. She couldn't believe her ears. How dare someone oppose her? And a freshman at that! How dare he?
As if her authority had been challenged, Zhou Yi's powerful aura immediately locked onto Huo Yuhao and pressed down on him fiercely.
Zhou Yi's furious voice erupted like a volcano, as she shouted, "Boy! Do you know what you're saying? I'm giving you one chance to rephrase your words! If you dare to challenge my authority again, get out of here! Shrek Academy doesn't accept idiots like you!"
Huo Yuhao, seemingly unfazed, sneered, "Didn't you say that those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre? The fact that I provoked a Soul Emperor like you just proves your theory is sound, doesn't it? Or do you yourself think that statement is absurd? Or perhaps you only dare to bully juniors weaker than yourself?"
"You little beast! Say that again?" Zhou Yi had never seen anyone dare to openly provoke her like this! Even the head of student affairs, Du Weilun, had to give her face! How dare this little beast?
Upon hearing this word, Huo Yuhao's face immediately darkened. He suppressed his anger and continued disdainfully, "Why don't you go and show off to those of your own level? Is it because you're afraid? You're not a genius, so what right do you have to define the talents of other students? Who gave you that right?"
"Geniuses don't become geniuses because of your teaching; you're just adding icing on the cake. Those with average talent, who could have achieved considerable success with proper guidance, have lost their chance forever because of your unilateral judgment. You're not cultivating geniuses; you're just a graveyard for them!"
Huo Yuhao exposed Zhou Yi's lifelong principles, and she could no longer contain her anger. She leaped forward to grab Huo Yuhao, but when she actually reached out her hand, she touched nothing and nearly fell to the ground.
Just then, the voice that had infuriated her came from the classroom doorway: "You're nothing special. You want to catch me? Sorry, you're not good enough."
Zhou Yi turned around menacingly and saw Huo Yuhao leaning against the classroom door frame, a mocking look on his lips.
"I'm going to kill you! You damned little beast!"
Zhou Yi lunged forward again, but her second attempt resulted in her crashing into the door frame, while Huo Yuhao was already standing at the top of the stairs.
At this moment, because of the sounds of insults and vandalism from Class 1, teachers from several surrounding classes opened their doors and looked at the situation in the corridor with suspicion. When Mu Jin, the homeroom teacher of Class 9, saw Zhou Yi's comical yet embarrassed expression, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
This can't be blamed on Mu Jin. After all, Zhou Yi was wearing a human skin mask. When she bumped into the door frame, half of her face had already broken off due to the strain. Combined with her face contorted with anger, anyone who could hold back their laughter for a moment would probably be a master of self-control.
As a result, with Mu Jin taking the lead, the corridor immediately became a sea of joy. Many of the bolder freshmen who secretly peeked out from the back door, true to their youthful nature, burst into laughter.
As for the two people in question?
One waited quietly at the stairwell for someone's arrival, while the other, after hearing laughter throughout the corridor, recklessly let her aura run wild. Blinded by anger, Zhou Yi now only had the thought of killing Huo Yuhao.
However, when she tried to use her soul skill to chase after him, a large hand pressed down on her shoulder with unwavering firmness.
A deep, authoritative voice roared, "Zhou Yi, what's wrong with you?"
(End of this chapter)