Chapter 220: Huo Yuhao’s Fury—Qian Ran and Zhou Yi’s Overbearing Deceit

"Qian Ran? Why are you here?"

Huo Yuhao opened the office door, only to see Qian Ran seated at Zhou Yi's desk, casually flipping through her papers. His face twisted with anger, turning a sickly green.

How could Qian Ran be so brazen, even daring to sit at Zhou Yi's desk?

"Where's Teacher Zhou? If you've got guts, stay right there and don't run," Huo Yuhao snapped, his voice filled with righteous indignation.

"Teacher Zhou?" Qian Ran lowered his gaze, his hand gently stroking Zhou Yi's head as she knelt before him. Zhou Yi tilted her face up, her expression sultry and enticing, gazing at Qian Ran with an alluring charm.

From his vantage point, Qian Ran had to admit that Zhou Yi looked utterly captivating.

"I'm not going anywhere. What are you going to do about it?"

"Qian Ran, you shameless scoundrel! What did you do to brainwash Wang Dong'er and the others? You're a despicable lecher! How can you live with yourself?" Huo Yuhao's voice turned icy as he glared at Qian Ran. The thought of Wang Dong'er, his Dong'er, stolen away and possibly enduring untold humiliation every night, filled him with anguish.

It was bad enough that Qian Ran had taken Wang Dong'er from him. Worse still, Qian Ran didn't even seem to cherish her, instead entangling himself with countless other women.

That was what enraged Huo Yuhao the most.

If Wang Dong'er were his, he would shower her with unwavering devotion. He'd never even glance at another woman. Huo Yuhao considered himself a deeply affectionate and loyal person.

But Qian Ran? This shameless philanderer had so many women that they must have been left lonely most of the time. Such rare and extraordinary beauties were wasted, gathering dust while Qian Ran spread himself thin.

What a waste of resources!

"Wang Dong'er and I are mutually in love, so you don't need to worry about us," Qian Ran said with a smug grin. "The difference is, I can make her happy, and you can't. Once she's pregnant with my child, I'll make sure to invite you to our wedding. You can even sit in the front row."

"You dare?" Huo Yuhao's face darkened, his fury palpable.

If Qian Ran kept this up, it was only a matter of time before Wang Dong'er bore his child.

And then...

Huo Yuhao shivered at the thought of Dong'er with a pregnant belly. The image was too much to bear.

Hatred burned in his eyes as he glared at Qian Ran.

If not for Qian Ran, the Skydream Iceworm, Electrolux, and the Ice Empress would all be his. Wang Dong'er would have been his woman, carrying his child. Together, they would have become an unstoppable force with their martial soul fusion technique.

But now?

The Ice Empress had been taken from him. Wang Dong'er flaunted her love for Qian Ran every day, utterly indifferent to his pain.

"Qian Ran, don't think you can trap me. If I act now, I'll just fall into your schemes again," Huo Yuhao said, clenching his fists as he restrained his rage.

He knew Qian Ran to be cunning and devious. He couldn't afford to let his emotions get the better of him now.

Surely Zhou Yi, with her strict sense of discipline, would soon arrive to punish Qian Ran. After all, Qian Ran's audacity in sitting at Zhou Yi's desk and rifling through her papers was an unforgivable offense.

This would surely ignite Zhou Yi's fury.

And if Qian Ran were expelled from Class One?

Separated from Wang Dong'er and the others, Qian Ran would lose his influence over them. That would be Huo Yuhao's chance to win them over and create his ideal future.

Huo Yuhao sneered at Qian Ran, his heart swelling with vindictive anticipation. The heavens first lead the arrogant to destruction.

Zhou Yi had expelled Dai Huabin before, so surely she could expel Qian Ran too!

All Huo Yuhao had to do was wait patiently for Zhou Yi to arrive and cast Qian Ran out.

"Alright," Qian Ran said softly, patting Zhou Yi on her shapely hips. Only then did Zhou Yi reluctantly rise from beneath the desk, her expression full of irritation as she turned her gaze to Huo Yuhao.

Time with Qian Ran was precious, and Zhou Yi cherished every moment they could steal together.

"T-Teacher Zhou?"

Huo Yuhao stood frozen, his mind struggling to process what he was seeing.

Zhou Yi had been there the whole time? And she had willingly given up her seat to Qian Ran? Worse, she had been kneeling beneath the desk moments ago. What had she been doing? Picking something up?

No one with a shred of common sense could misunderstand the situation. The truth about Zhou Yi and Qian Ran's relationship was plain as day.

Zhou Yi... and what about Fan Yu?

Huo Yuhao's face was a mask of shock and confusion as a cold dread settled over him.

Now he understood why Zhou Yi had always been indifferent to him, despite his talent. From the start, Zhou Yi had been on Qian Ran's side!

No wonder she had never warmed to him.

"Damn that Bei Bei! He knew, and he didn't tell me!"

"That bastard deserves what's coming to him! I hope Tang Ya gets pregnant with Qian Ran's child and drives him to despair!"

Huo Yuhao's mind raced with bitter thoughts. Now he understood the pitying looks Bei Bei had given him. Bei Bei had known the truth but had kept him in the dark, reveling in Huo Yuhao's ignorance.

After all, Bei Bei was suffering too. Why would he help Huo Yuhao? Misery loves company. If Huo Yuhao suffered more than Bei Bei, it would be a small comfort to him.

"Huo Yuhao, what punishment do you deserve for bullying your classmates?" Zhou Yi asked coldly, her powerful aura locking onto him.

In Class One, the hierarchy was clear. At the top was Qian Ran. Then came Zhou Yi. As for Huo Yuhao? His status wasn't even on par with a dog's.

"Ha!"

"Teacher Zhou, you really do twist the truth to suit your needs, don't you?"

"The only reason Qian Ran runs rampant in this class is because of you. The two of you are shameless!" Huo Yuhao's face was pale with fury, his reddened eyes brimming with unshed tears.

This was beyond cruel.

This was outright bullying.

"Disrespecting your teacher and spreading malicious rumors about my relationship with Qian Ran?" Zhou Yi's icy gaze bore into Huo Yuhao as she slapped him hard across the face. The force sent him flying into the wall before he crashed to the floor.

Her relationship with Qian Ran was no one else's business.

As long as she was with Qian Ran, the rest of the world could go to hell.

Qian Ran brought her happiness and fulfillment—what could the world offer her that he couldn't?

"Disrespect? Slander?"

Blood trickled from Huo Yuhao's nose and mouth as he struggled to sit up, his eyes blazing with madness.

He was supposed to be a genius, yet here he was, utterly humiliated.

The sight of Zhou Yi perched lovingly on Qian Ran's lap, her arms around his neck, was the final straw. It wasn't slander if it was blatantly obvious to anyone with eyes.

If anyone had disrespected Zhou Yi, it was Qian Ran.

"Still defiant?" Zhou Yi delivered another sharp slap, leaving Huo Yuhao's cheek red and stinging. She reached for her teaching rod, clearly prepared to escalate his punishment.

"Darling, this one's a troublemaker. How should we deal with him?" Zhou Yi asked coquettishly, leaning into Qian Ran as she spoke.

"Let's just forgive him if he sincerely repents," Qian Ran said, his voice dripping with mock benevolence.

"That won't do. Actions have consequences," Zhou Yi replied, her tone firm.

Huo Yuhao's body trembled with rage as he watched their nauseating performance.

He wouldn't let himself be trampled like this. He was Huo Yuhao, a proud genius of the Clear Sky Sect!

Without hesitation, he activated his Spirit Eyes martial soul, summoning several fourth-level soul tools around him.

(End of Chapter)

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