You're powerless?
Is it truly powerlessness, or are you simply unwilling to act?
Tang Ya couldn't understand.
As the great-great-grandson of the master of the sea gods pavilion of Shrek Academy, the Dragon God Douluo Mu En, Bei Bei only needed to speak to his elder to resolve Yu Hao's troubles and spare him from being expelled by Shrek Academy.
Such a simple matter, why are you unwilling to do it!
Tang Ya felt as if her heart was about to shatter—ever since meeting Bei Bei, she had been deceived countless times.
Bei Bei had not told her about his identity, nor had he revealed his relationship with that Inner Court Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan. He knew full well the deep-seated grudge she carried, yet he still chose to stand by idly, still refused to lend a hand to Yu Hao...
I treated you as my most sincere lover... why did you have to conceal and deceive me at every turn!?
Tang Ya's body swayed slightly, but she stopped Bei Bei's attempt to step forward and support her.
She took a step back, her face filled with disappointment: 'Bei Bei, we... let's end things here.'
'End things here?'
Bei Bei looked up in surprise. Noticing Tang Ya's expression, he immediately spoke with concern: 'Xiao Ya, I know you're anxious, but please calm down first. Yu Hao is my Junior Brother, of course I'm willing to do everything in my power. It's just that this matter... truly isn't something we can control.'
'If you truly feel so guilty towards Yu Hao, we can think of a way to properly arrange for his care...'
Tang Ya could no longer hear, nor did she care about, the words that followed from Bei Bei.
She only felt a sense of irony.
Do everything in your power?
Search your conscience, did you really do everything in your power?
You weren't even willing to say a word to your great-great-grandfather for Yu Hao's sake!
I could understand if you had difficulties and didn't want to tell me about your identity. But now, you clearly have the power to save Yu Hao, yet you're unwilling to do it!
Tang Ya said nothing more. She just gave Bei Bei one final, resolute look before turning and walking away.
'Xiao Ya!'
Bei Bei opened his mouth, but in the end, no words came out. He could only stand there dumbly, his hands clenched tightly.
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Shrek Academy Outer Court Academic Affairs Office.
Huo Yuhao leaned back wearily in the chair, pursing his lips as he looked at Du Weiren before him.
He had been brought here for a full day now.
For this entire day, he had not gone anywhere, confined here the whole time, subjected to one interrogation after another.
Although he had not admitted to killing those two third-year seniors, this was, after all, the World-famous Shrek Academy. This matter... likely couldn't be kept hidden at all.
Moreover, many people had witnessed the scene that day.
He just didn't know what kind of punishment he would ultimately face.
'One last time, Huo Yuhao. What exactly happened then?'
Du Weiren looked at Huo Yuhao, who had not slept all night, with an authoritative gaze. His face showed no trace of pity, only severity and interrogation.
'Director Du, I've said it many times. Those two third-year students blocked me, preventing me from returning to class, and tried to attack me. I resisted with all my might, but I was no match for them.'
'After that, a flash of white light appeared, and then I knew nothing. When I woke up, I was already here.'
There was no other way. Too many people had seen the whole process. Huo Yuhao could only use this vague description to cover things up.
Fortunately, Brother Tianmeng's presence was sufficiently concealed. Even this Director Du's personal inspection had not detected anything unusual about him.
Du Weiren gave Huo Yuhao a deep look, said nothing, and turned to leave the Academic Affairs Office directly.
He still had not released Huo Yuhao. Regarding this, Huo Yuhao only felt a sense of helplessness.
'Little Yu Hao! You don't blame me, do you?'
Hearing the voice that suddenly sounded in his mind, Huo Yuhao shook his head and responded mentally:
'Brother Tianmeng, how could I possibly blame you? If it weren't for you, I don't know what kind of humiliation I would have suffered. If it happened again, I would still make the same choice.'
'It's just that I don't know what punishment I'll ultimately face. Perhaps... the best outcome would be expulsion from Shrek Academy?'
Hearing this, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm immediately offered comfort: 'Expulsion is just expulsion! If this place doesn't want me, there are plenty that will! With me here, I'll guarantee you a life of luxury in the future!'
Then, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's voice turned a bit more serious: 'This time, I unlocked the first layer of the Seal, which also has some benefits for you. At the very least, your current spirit power is now very, very close to level twenty. If you are expelled from Shrek Academy, it's about time we set off for the Extreme North Land.'
'On the journey to the Extreme North Land, if you practice diligently and strive to reach level twenty as soon as possible... once you obtain your second spirit and possess the Ultimate Ice attribute, even without Shrek Academy, there will be few places in this vast World you cannot go!'
Under Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's description, Huo Yuhao felt a sense of anticipation, and a bit of heroic spirit rose in his heart.
That's right.
Even if he left Shrek Academy, as long as he could obtain a powerful second spirit, there would be no place in this World he couldn't go!
Seeing this, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Indeed, he should have acted in that situation.
Even though acting now led to such an awkward predicament and the possibility of expulsion from Shrek Academy, if he hadn't chosen to act then, Huo Yuhao's mentality, confidence, and even willpower would have suffered severe damage.
What he aimed to nurture was a god!
He absolutely could not allow any issues with Huo Yuhao's mentality and self-confidence!
'Director! I absolutely disagree with expelling Huo Yuhao! All the students who witnessed the incident saw that it was those two third-year students who actively provoked Huo Yuhao, leading to today's trouble!'
'According to the rules of Shrek Academy's Outer Court, senior students are not allowed to bully junior students by leveraging their strength or seniority. It was those two third-year students who broke the rules first!'
'Moreover, it's still uncertain whether Huo Yuhao was the one who killed them! Instead of thinking about how to convict Huo Yuhao, Director, you should investigate why those two third-year students attacked Huo Yuhao in the first place!'
Was that... Teacher Zhou Yi?
Teacher Zhou Yi was speaking up for him...
Hearing the argument in the corridor, Huo Yuhao felt a surge of gratitude, but a hint of apology also appeared on his face.
I'm sorry, Teacher Zhou Yi.
I really did kill them.
But... I don't regret it.
Teacher, perhaps our paths were not meant to cross, but I will always remember your teachings in my heart.
In my heart, Huo Yuhao's heart, you will always be my teacher!