Chapter 222: Zhou Yi in White Stockings—What a Sight

As a rule, Du Weilun, the director of the Outer Court, refrained from making hasty judgments. However, this time, the situation had already been scrutinized by Dean Xian Lin'er herself. If someone as respected and perceptive as Xian Lin'er had deemed Huo Yuhao problematic, what more was there to say?

Even knowing Huo Yuhao was a fourth-level soul engineer, Du Weilun had never held him in high regard.

Perhaps Xian Lin'er had seen from the beginning that Huo Yuhao was an ungrateful wretch, one who would never repay kindness. While Shrek Academy desperately needed talented soul engineers, it had no interest in nurturing someone who would later betray it. Raising such a student would be tantamount to raising an enemy.

"Huo Yuhao, do you have any more excuses?"

Du Weilun's expression was stormy as he scrutinized the boy. From the residual energy traces in Huo Yuhao's soul tool, it was clear that he had been moments away from activating the fourth-level devices against his teacher.

Such audacity!

Of course, as a prodigy from the secluded Clear Sky Clan, some arrogance was to be expected. But this?

"Director Du, you don't understand! I'm telling the truth! Qian Ran is targeting me, and Zhou Yi is colluding with him to attack me!" Huo Yuhao rasped, his voice shaking with fury.

"Enough. If you're so sure, let's ask Wang Dong about your reputation in the Clear Sky Clan," Qian Ran said, smiling faintly. Naturally, Wang Dong would never speak kindly of Huo Yuhao.

"You son of a...!"

Before Huo Yuhao could finish, Qian Ran silenced him with a brutal kick to the jaw, shattering the boy's lower jawbone.

Du Weilun, though witnessing this, didn't intervene.

He himself had been tempted to strike Huo Yuhao. But as an administrator, he had to maintain his impartiality. Still, everything Qian Ran had said so far made perfect sense.

Du Weilun resolved to consult Wang Dong later to confirm the details. Given the strained relationship between Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao, if there was any issue, it undoubtedly lay with Huo Yuhao.

"One more thing, Director Du."

Qian Ran leaned in to whisper.

"Actually, Teacher Mu Jin and I have already privately pledged ourselves to each other. So anything Huo Yuhao says about us is pure slander."

Du Weilun's eyes widened in shock.

Qian Ran and Mu Jin? Together?

Mu Jin was the object of countless admirers in the Outer Court.

Ever since her graduation and decision to stay on as a teacher, many had sought her affection, but she had always maintained her independence, showing no interest in any man. Her aloofness only fueled their admiration.

Yet somehow, Qian Ran had won her over. Even Du Weilun was taken aback.

Privately, Du Weilun had harbored feelings for Mu Jin as well. After all, Mu Jin and Zhou Yi had once been the twin flowers of the Outer Court—exceptionally beautiful and highly regarded. Over the years, Mu Jin had only grown more alluring, her mature charm surpassing even her younger self.

But now, it seemed, Mu Jin was firmly in Qian Ran's grasp.

Du Weilun let out a bitter sigh, extinguishing the last spark of hope in his heart.

Still, if Qian Ran and Mu Jin were together, then surely any rumors about Qian Ran and Zhou Yi were baseless. Mu Jin and Zhou Yi had been rivals for years. Would Mu Jin tolerate her man being involved with Zhou Yi?

Impossible.

"Director Du, I don't want this student in my class anymore. Furthermore, he owes Qian Ran and me an explanation. While I don't mind, he must apologize to Qian Ran," Zhou Yi said, her tone cold and resolute.

"I understand," Du Weilun replied, though the situation gave him a headache.

Huo Yuhao's talents as a fourth-level soul engineer and Spirit Eye martial soul user were undeniable, and the academy couldn't afford to dismiss him lightly. Yet his behavior was so deplorable that severe punishment was unavoidable.

"Huo Yuhao, you have two choices," Du Weilun said firmly. "Leave Shrek Academy immediately, or apologize to Qian Ran."

Zhou Yi's demands were reasonable, and Du Weilun saw no reason to refuse them. If Huo Yuhao proved unwilling to comply, the academy wouldn't hesitate to let him go.

At this moment, if Dai Huabin were present, he might have found the situation eerily familiar.

"I'll choose the second option," Huo Yuhao said through gritted teeth, his fists clenched tightly.

Better to live to fight another day.

Qian Ran had stolen so many of his opportunities, his possessions, and even his place in the Outer Court's hierarchy. Now, Du Weilun was forcing him to apologize?

What a joke. But for now, he couldn't afford to leave Shrek Academy in disgrace. He needed to stay long enough to see Qian Ran ruined.

Once Elder Mu passed away, Beibei would be forced to curry favor with the Clear Sky Clan. If Elder Mu entrusted Beibei to him, women like Zhou Yi and Wang Dong'er would become his bargaining chips. They would repay his humiliation a hundredfold.

Du Weilun grabbed Huo Yuhao by the shoulders and forced him to kneel before Qian Ran.

Thud!

The sound of Huo Yuhao hitting the ground reverberated through the room. His eyes burned with hatred as he glared up at Qian Ran, his pride in tatters.

"Alright."

"I'll take him out for now. There are still some details I need to investigate," Du Weilun said, sighing heavily as he dragged Huo Yuhao away.

His sigh wasn't for Huo Yuhao's sake but for Mu Jin. If the news about her relationship with Qian Ran got out, the entire Outer Court would erupt.

Qian Ran's luck with women was astonishing. Even someone as proud as Mu Jin had accepted him despite his obvious playboy tendencies.

After Du Weilun left, Zhou Yi wasted no time. She eagerly sat on Qian Ran's lap, removing her tailored blazer. Her short black curls draped over one shoulder, revealing her graceful neckline. As she unbuttoned her blouse, the soft, pale curves of her body came into view.

Zhou Yi wore a tight-fitting pencil skirt that clung to her shapely hips, and her legs were encased in sheer, pinkish stockings. The material shimmered faintly, highlighting the delicate veins beneath her smooth skin. Her legs wrapped around Qian Ran's waist, the red peep-toe heels on her feet completing the seductive image.

With her arms around Qian Ran's neck, she gazed at him adoringly.

"Did I do well, darling?" she asked coyly. "It's a pity Du Weilun arrived too soon. Otherwise, I could have really gone all out. But if Huo Yuhao ends up in Mu Jin's class, he still won't escape our grasp."

"You were fantastic," Qian Ran replied with a smirk, loving Zhou Yi's willingness to throw everything away for him. The more she transformed, the more he adored her.

"Next time, wear white stockings," he added, his grin widening. "And bring one of the new student uniforms. I want to see you in something youthful and sweet. The contrast will be... delightful."

"Mm. Whatever you want," Zhou Yi whispered, her tone dripping with submission.

(End of Chapter)

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