"Precisely because of that, I don't intend to investigate exactly how he killed those two third-year students!"
Du Weiren's authoritative voice suddenly rang out, cutting Zhou Yi off directly: "I don't care whether he used a spirit tool or some other means, those two third-year students are dead! For Fan Yu's sake, I can choose not to pursue exactly what method he used, but he must leave Shrek Academy!"
"Director Du!"
"This matter is not up for discussion!"
Zhou Yi's chest heaved up and down, clearly furious. But Du Weiren, standing opposite her, showed no change in expression, his Face still exceptionally cold.
Previously, Zhou Yi was strict in her teaching, and he had tolerated her reckless expulsions of students because her husband was Fan Yu.
But this time is the limit!
This time, two third-year students died!
Forget bringing up Fan Yu, even if she brought up Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo, he would still definitely expel Huo Yuhao!
"Fine, if you're going to expel Huo Yuhao, then expel me along with him."
Zhou Yi paused for a moment before continuing: "Huo Yuhao is my student, protecting him is my duty! I cannot understand why a sensible, obedient, well-behaved, and diligent student, after suffering unfair treatment and fighting back, ends up being expelled by the academy."
"You are encouraging a culture of bullying within the academy!"
Expel me first if you want to expel Huo Yuhao?
Du Weiren, enraged to the point of laughter, his voice turning icy: "Then you can leave with him. There is absolutely no room for negotiation in this matter!"
"Click—"
Accompanied by a sound, Huo Yuhao walked out of the Academic Affairs Office with a somewhat complicated expression, a trace of unwillingness in his eyes, but it soon gave way to a look of acceptance:
"Teacher Zhou, the academy's decision to expel me is normal. I hold no resentment in my heart. You don't need to go to such lengths for me."
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and bowed to Zhou Yi:
"Teacher Zhou, thank you for your guidance during this time. But Class One cannot be without you, so please don't say things in anger. Even after leaving Shrek Academy, I probably won't starve to death. I will continue to Cultivate diligently in the future, hoping to see you again someday."
"Yu Hao..."
Zhou Yi's expression instantly became complicated, but what dominated was regret.
Among all the students in Class One, she had the highest hopes for Huo Yuhao. Although his talent was somewhat lacking, he possessed all the qualities needed to become a strong individual.
In terms of diligence, no one could match Huo Yuhao.
It's just a pity...
Huo Yuhao took a step back and also bowed to Du Weiren: "Director Du, please give me some time to pack my belongings from the dormitory. I will leave Shrek Academy and Shrek City very soon."
Seeing Huo Yuhao take the initiative to step forward, Du Weiren's tone softened considerably: "Leave Shrek Academy and Shrek City within today. For Teacher Zhou Yi's sake, I can decide not to inform other academies. You can still choose to join other academies or Sects, but... from now on, do not appear in Shrek City again."
As he spoke, Du Weiren glanced at Zhou Yi. Seeing she had no reaction, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he had gotten carried away with anger earlier and almost expelled Zhou Yi as well, now that he had calmed down, it was better to let it go.
The main reason was Zhou Yi's husband, Fan Yu. An Eighth-Rank Soul Engineer still carried considerable Face in Shrek Academy.
Moreover, Fan Yu still had the potential to advance to a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer. It really wasn't wise to offend him too severely.
"Teacher Zhou, goodbye."
Huo Yuhao forced a faint smile onto his Face, waved at Zhou Yi, and then slowly began walking out of the building.
"Brother Tianmeng, my Shrek career is over... Where do we go next?"
Huo Yuhao's inner voice revealed some confusion, but soon, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's voice made him firm:
"Head for the Extreme North Land! As long as you can Breakthrough to level twenty before reaching the Extreme North Land, I'll give you a bright future!"
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Ao Yao, who had just finished class, saw a strange sight — after just one day, Huo Yuhao had actually appeared in Shrek Academy again.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao was carrying his luggage on his back, slowly walking towards the main gate of Shrek Academy.
This posture...
Was Huo Yuhao really expelled?
Hiss... it's all messed up, everything's a mess now!
Huo Yuhao was actually really expelled!
Then how will the plot... unfold next?
"Ao Yao, what's wrong?"
The voice beside him woke Ao Yao. Looking at Ning Tian holding his arm and then at Wu Feng beside him, Ao Yao suddenly smiled.
What happened to Huo Yuhao in the future was none of his damn business?
Anyway, his own life wouldn't change. He just wondered how Tang San's expression would look when he found out Huo Yuhao had left Shrek Academy.
Given Tang San's personality, he probably wouldn't say to Shrek Academy, 'You have courted death,' would he?
Probably... not, right?
"It's nothing, I just remembered something funny."
Following Ao Yao's gaze, Ning Tian and Wu Feng quickly noticed Huo Yuhao's slowly moving figure. The two looked at each other across Ao Yao, both seeing surprise on the other's Face.
"Is that... Huo Yuhao? Was he really expelled?"
"He's carrying his little backpack, and even has the white tiger dagger tucked at his waist. He's probably expelled, right?"
The white tiger dagger... that dagger?
Ning Tian furrowed her delicate brows, feeling that Ao Yao's tone and expression were a bit strange when he mentioned the white tiger dagger just now.
"Yu Hao!"
A hurried call made Huo Yuhao pause in his steps. Immediately after, Tang Ya's figure appeared in Ao Yao's line of sight.
Tang Ya jogged over and finally reached Huo Yuhao.
Seeing Huo Yuhao dressed almost identically to how he was before joining Shrek Academy, Tang Ya instantly understood and a trace of apology appeared on her Face.
She was the one who brought Huo Yuhao into Shrek Academy, yet she hadn't been able to protect him, nor could she help when he got into trouble.
But Huo Yuhao, on the contrary, smiled carefreely:
"Sister Xiao Ya, it seems you already know. I... was expelled. Being expelled isn't necessarily a bad thing. Actually, I wanted to go out and make my way in the world. But don't worry, Sister Xiao Ya, I always remember that I am a member of the Tang Sect."
"When I make a name for myself outside, I'll come back to find you, Sister Xiao Ya. By then, you'll probably have graduated from Shrek Academy, and I'll still follow you. Just don't look down on me then for being an expelled student from Shrek Academy."
"Alright, Sister Xiao Ya, don't see me off. I'm leaving now. We... will definitely meet again someday."