The appearance of a peerless Genius like Huo Yuhao in the academy should have been a momentous occasion.
But now, after meeting him, the hearts of the Elders gradually sank.
This Huo Yuhao's attitude was actually very respectful.
He spoke politely and maintained appropriate etiquette even when facing several Titled Douluo.
Yet within that respect was hidden an indescribable sense of detachment.
It seemed he didn't want to have too much of a connection with Shrek Academy.
It seemed this Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent with a Ten Thousand Years Legacy, was just an ordinary place in his eyes, without the slightest special attraction.
Inside the Sea God Pavilion, silence fell once again.
The Elders looked at each other, seeing the same thought in one another's eyes.
If a Genius like Huo Yuhao couldn't be kept in the academy, it would be more painful than killing them.
However, Shrek Academy was, after all, just an academy; if a student didn't want to stay, could they really force a cow's head down to drink?
Wouldn't that be a joke?
But letting him go like this made them truly unwilling.
For a moment, everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Just then...The "creak" of the lounge chair stopped.
Everyone looked toward the sound and saw the old man, who had been half-lying in the shadows by the window, slowly stand up.
After Elder Mu was severely injured, his spine had long since become curved and deformed, making it impossible for him to straighten his back normally.
Now, under the influence of Spirit Power, his hunched body gradually straightened.
He stepped out of the shadows, walking step by step to the head of the long table and sat down.
Those cloudy old eyes fell upon Huo Yuhao.
Seeing that Huo Yuhao's gaze didn't show the slightest surprise at his appearance here as the "Dormitory Manager" uncle, he knew his disguise had likely been seen through by this kid earlier.
He sighed, a sigh filled with a bit of complexity.
Elder Mu spoke slowly: "Although I don't know the reason, you seem to have some opinions about Shrek Academy."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao was slightly startled, not expecting the old man to have already seen through it.
Elder Mu didn't wait for his answer, just continued to himself: "However, it doesn't matter."
"Shrek Academy is, after all, just an academy, not some Sect power; what we do is merely passing on the Dao and teaching."
"If you come, we teach; if you leave, we see you off."
"Since you chose to join the academy, then see for yourself what this academy is truly like."
"If you have any suggestions, you can go to your Yan Shaozhe to report them at any time."
As he spoke to this point, his tone became increasingly calm.
"As for in the end, whether you are willing to stay in the academy... it all depends on your own thoughts."
Huo Yuhao stood there, his gaze falling on the old man opposite him, complex emotions rising in his heart.
According to historical records, this Dragon God Douluo Elder Mu would eventually become his teacher.
The books said he would teach everything he knew to this Disciple and treat him as his own child.
Regardless of how Shrek Academy was, or how much arrogance and prejudice this academy held, at least this old man was absolutely sincere toward him.
So even though he had already decided not to become his Disciple, facing this earnest elder, a trace of respect and gratitude still welled up in Huo Yuhao's heart.
He took a step forward and bowed deeply to Elder Mu: "I have remembered what Senior said."
Elder Mu looked at the young man before him, a trace of a smile appearing on his face.
He waved his hand: "Shao Zhe, take him back."
Yan Shaozhe stood to the side and responded respectfully: "Yes, Teacher!"
His voice carried a trace of unavoidable regret, his gaze lingered on Huo Yuhao for a moment, but in the end, he said nothing.
He simply turned around and led Huo Yuhao toward the door.
The sound of footsteps gradually faded, eventually disappearing from everyone's sight.
Inside the Sea God Pavilion, silence fell once again.
After a moment, Song Yunzhi finally couldn't help but speak.
She looked at Elder Mu, her tone full of unwillingness: "Elder Mu, are we just going to let such a talent go like this?"
Elder Mu glanced at her without speaking, just slowly scanning the people around the long table.
Although the others didn't speak, the expressions on their faces were clearly the same as Song Yunzhi's.
Elder Mu looked at these old companions who had been with him for many years and couldn't help but sigh.
"Sigh!"
In that sigh, there was helplessness, emotion, and an indescribable sense of melancholy.
"You all... have long been blinded by the glory of Shrek."
Elder Mu's tone then became a bit more serious, emphasizing each word:
"Remember, Shrek... is just an academy."
...In the blink of an eye, a week had passed since the start of school.
After spending time together these past few days, Huo Yuhao was becoming more and more familiar with Wang Dong.
Overall, he felt his future "wife," although having some pride and a bit of a temper, was generally a beautiful "good person."
Wang Dong had just returned from outside, pushing the door open with a mysterious expression.
After getting to know Huo Yuhao's personality, although still shocked by his strength, Wang Dong was no longer as restrained as before.
He looked at Huo Yuhao sitting on the edge of the bed and raised his chin: "Come on, I'll take you to a good place."
Huo Yuhao looked up, his gaze falling on the clock on the wall, and asked: "It's almost time for dinner, where are we going?"
Wang Dong smiled mysteriously: "Just follow me, do you think I'd let you starve?"
Huo Yuhao smiled helplessly, stood up, and followed Wang Dong out of the dormitory.
The two walked along the wide main road of the academy. As they walked, Huo Yuhao suddenly spoke: "If we go any further... we'll be leaving the academy."
Wang Dong nodded, his pace light: "That's right, I'm getting tired of the food in the cafeteria."
"I heard there are many stalls at the city gate, with food and things to do. Let's go check it out."
Huo Yuhao didn't ask further, just followed him through the ancient city gate and into the lively world outside.
Outside the East Gate, the wide open space was now packed with stalls.
Various aromas in the air wafted toward them, drifting into their noses.
Huo Yuhao followed Wang Dong through the various stalls. Wang Dong said he was treating, so naturally, he would decide what to eat.
"Wow!"
Suddenly, Wang Dong stopped in his tracks.
"This smells so good!"
Huo Yuhao followed his gaze and saw a barbecue stall in front of them.
The stall owner was a middle-aged man, currently busy in front of the grill.
The charcoal fire was burning brightly, and skewers of meat were being flipped on the grill. Fat dripped onto the charcoal, making a "sizzling" sound and sending up clouds of white smoke.
That charred aroma mixed with the scent of spices was indeed exceptionally tempting.
"Let's eat this!" Wang Dong clapped his hands and turned to look at Huo Yuhao: "What do you think?"
Huo Yuhao nodded: "Sure."
After Wang Dong ordered dozens of meat skewers, the two sat down on small stools nearby, waiting for the food!
Watching the owner's busy figure, Huo Yuhao's mind once again thought of the yuhao grilled fish that would be popular throughout the continent in Ten Thousand Years.
If he hadn't had the Opportunity of Transmigration to Ten Thousand Years later, not only would his mother have died when he was young, but he would also have set up a stall at Shrek Academy to grill fish to earn money.
With the eyesight of his Spirit Eyes Martial Soul, his mastery of heat and control of flavor in any dish shouldn't be bad.
So those yuhao grilled fish in later generations were just using his name.
Without the Spirit Eyes Martial Soul, one could never grill with his flavor.
"Oh! Why are you here?"
Just as Huo Yuhao was recalling these things, a voice came from the side, interrupting his thoughts.
He turned his head and saw two figures, a man and a woman.
Although they had only had a brief encounter in the Star Dou Great Forest before, Huo Yuhao recognized them at a glance.
It was precisely Bei Bei and Tang Ya!
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
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