READ NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 32: Smoking Hot!
A dejected Huo Yuhao walked out of the office.
On the way, he encountered two scrawny students from Class Two, who happened to be Qiu Li's classmates. Huo Yuhao quickly approached them and asked:
"Are you Qiu Li's classmates?"
Luo Tianlong and Luo Tianba instantly turned pale, frantically waving their hands. "We don't know him! Don't know him!"
They fled from Huo Yuhao as if escaping danger.
Everyone in Class Two and anyone associated with Qiu Li had already been warned that he had been expelled from the academy. From now on, if anyone mentioned his name or anything related to him at Shrek Academy, they would be expelled immediately.
After all the effort it took to get into Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent, who would risk expulsion because of someone else?
What harm was there in pretending they hadn't heard of him?
Though some were curious, anyone who managed to enter Shrek Academy wasn't foolish.
At that moment, the last shred of hope in Huo Yuhao's heart was utterly crushed.
The academy acted so swiftly? In no time, they had suppressed the matter involving Qiu Li, forbidding even the mention of his name!
Shrek Academy? Is this what Shrek Academy truly is?
Then what meaning does it hold?
Where is fairness? Where is justice?
Was it no different from the Duke's Mansion?
Overwhelmed by rage, he began running wildly, trying to vent his anger.
Reason told him to let it go.
After all, they'd only known each other for three days.
But what was the purpose of his cultivation? Was it only to seek revenge against the Duke's Mansion?
He thought of the words his mother had taught him as a child—
*Live well in this world. Live well.*
Huo Yuhao's mind grew increasingly muddled. He collapsed onto the grass and stared blankly into the sky.
Suddenly, a name came to him—
**Jiang Bai!**
That's right!
Big Brother Jiang Bai was so clever!
He would surely have an answer for him!
Covered in sweat, Huo Yuhao ran back to the dormitory and knocked on Jiang Bai's door.
At that moment, Jiang Bai's leg was draped over Wang Dong's soft body, pulling her entirely into his embrace.
Wang Dong, nestled against him, was clearly fast asleep, even drooling onto Jiang Bai's arm.
**Knock! Knock! Knock!**
**Knock! Knock! Knock!**
The knocking continued incessantly. How annoying!
"Who is it? Are you insane?"
Jiang Bai wasn't someone who handled being woken up lightly. Back in the Star Dou Forest, even the auspicious beast didn't dare disturb his sleep.
The consequences otherwise? Severe!
"Big Brother Jiang Bai, it's me, Huo Yuhao!"
Huo Yuhao?
Jiang Bai's eyes snapped open!
Huo Yuhao was truly audacious!
It seemed like he had been given too much leeway these past few days!
"Big Brother Jiang Bai, Big Brother Jiang Bai, are you there?"
"Huo Yuhao! You'd better have a good reason! Otherwise, I'll *make* you have one!"
Fuming, Jiang Bai reluctantly let go of Wang Dong, put on his jacket, and tucked the blanket snugly over Wang Dong.
With a face full of irritation, he opened the door, only to see Huo Yuhao standing there, drenched as if he'd been soaked in water.
Staring blankly, Jiang Bai asked, "Is it raining? Or did you fall into a lake?"
Huo Yuhao gave a bitter smile. "Big Brother Jiang Bai, an inner court senior committed murder!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Moments later, inside Huo Yuhao's dormitory—
Huo Yuhao explained everything in complete detail, leaving out only the part about the Skydream Iceworm.
After hearing the whole story, Jiang Bai was still in shock.
He remembered the original plotline. This incident with Ma Xiaotao losing control had indeed happened, but back then, whether it was Wang Dong or Huo Yuhao, someone always stepped forward to protect them whenever their lives were in danger.
If it had been any other student, they would have been doomed long ago.
Wait, this probably wasn't Ma Xiaotao's first time losing control. Could it be that Shrek Academy had been covering up such incidents all along?
Moreover, Ma Xiaotao was located in Shrek Academy's inner court, under the strict supervision of the Sea God Pavilion's elders.
Even if she lost control, she shouldn't have been able to escape!
Could it be that the Pavilion Master was incompetent?
Or was this another one of the so-called pure and flawless Tang God King's schemes?
(*Tang San: Oh, fine, just throw every problem on me, huh?*)
(*Jiang Bai: If you're not taking the blame, should I take it instead?*)
In reality, Jiang Bai didn't know that the one tasked with supervising Ma Xiaotao during her training that day was Xuan Zi.
The Holy Spirit Cult's Grand Elder had once again made their move!
Let's just say, when in doubt, blame it on the Tang God King.
Jiang Bai had always viewed Shrek Academy with the greatest suspicion and cynicism.
The academy's tendency to conceal scandals was too familiar.
Wasn't it the same in the original storyline? When Xuan Zi led a training expedition, a corpse explosion caused by an evil soul master annihilated the inner court team.
Yao Haoxuan died, Gongyang Mo and Chen Zifeng were severely injured and barely survived.
And what was Shrek Academy's response? Nothing substantial.
Instead, they demanded that Huo Yuhao and his group of substitutes risk their lives to protect Shrek Academy's reputation.
Unbelievable.
The academy hadn't even offered them significant benefits, yet they were expected to work themselves to the bone for its honor.
As for the outer court students? They remained clueless about what had happened, unaware of Xuan Zi's involvement as a rank 98 Super Douluo leading the team.
The academy even went as far as forgiving Xuan Zi and covering up the incident, eventually allowing Xuan Zi to take over as the Sea God Pavilion Master after Mu En's death.
The Holy Spirit Cult's Grand Elder had truly had smooth sailing within Shrek Academy!
Looking at Huo Yuhao, whose anger had been building up for a long time, Jiang Bai remained silent for a moment.
He didn't really know what to say. In truth, the world was just like this.
"Big Brother Jiang Bai, I'm not being unreasonable or trying to stir up trouble. It's just that the academy's actions are too—"
"Too shameless, right?" Jiang Bai finished for him.
"Huo Yuhao, you must understand that this world is one where strength rules. A fist is the ultimate logic!"
"If you are the strongest, you make the rules, and you get to decide what's right or wrong."
Hearing Jiang Bai echo this sentiment, Huo Yuhao's hopes finally died.
"So… there's really nothing that can be done?"
Jiang Bai sighed. "No, there's nothing you can do."
How could the academy possibly listen to an outer court student like you?
In fact, the more you push, the more you'll embarrass the academy, and they'll take even harsher measures to deal with the situation.
To put it bluntly, outer court students are just Shrek Academy's way of presenting itself to the world, a tool to maintain relationships.
The inner court disciples, however, are Shrek's true people.
There's no way they'd side with outsiders over their own!
Jiang Bai patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, offering some motivational advice:
"Huo Yuhao, don't worry. You're destined to become one of the top powerhouses on the continent someday!"
"Focus on your cultivation and hold firm to your beliefs!"
He emphasized the word *belief* with particular weight.
Never forget—your purpose is to exact vengeance on Dai Hao, not to reconcile and return to the family.
If that happens, you won't be yourself anymore.
The confusion in Huo Yuhao's eyes slowly gave way to determination.
Yes!
He would definitely become the strongest on the continent!
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In a secret chamber—
A stunning woman lay flat on an ice bed.
Her fiery red hair spread out neatly, her body drenched, with thin, clinging clothes pressed tightly against her skin, detailing the ups and downs of her bewitching figure.
The interplay of pale white and vibrant red hinted at a soft pink hue, emphasizing her mature and alluring figure.
Her curves were breathtaking, especially the fullness of her squishy twin peaks, which was impossible to ignore, as they went up and down with her breath. The tips of her nipples were beautifully erect.
She looked around twenty years old, already radiating the ripeness of a juicy peach around her hips that seemed to be exquisitely breedable.
The woman let out soft, alluring moans, stirring one's imagination.
It was as though her body was falling into a molten volcano. Her face flushed with a deep shade of red.
"So hot... so hot... I want it... so much…" Her mind seemed to melt in the moment.