23 Chapter 23: Setting The Stage

"Teacher Qin Ming, don't listen to his nonsense. How could we not know what's wrong with Yan Yan's body? This person is definitely plotting against Yan Yan," Yu Tianheng was somewhat unwilling. Especially after being defeated and captured in such a humiliating manner, it was simply an intolerable disgrace for him.

"What's really going on? If what you said is false, once I return, I will definitely have a good talk with Dean Flender and Teacher Zhao Wuji" Qin Ming didn't believe that his two most respected teachers had changed.

"Or let the person involved tell you, that should convince you," Gu Yi pointed to Dugu Yan, who had already finished absorbing the spirit ring. Ye Lingling, being Dugu Yan's good confidante and sister, was the first to run to her side, recounting what had just happened.

"I want to see how he plans to study me," Dugu Yan's lips curved into a charming smile, but this smile, coming from a venomous snake, wasn't something everyone could bear.

Gu Yi looked at Dugu Yan as she approached. She was stunning, but not as much as Qian Renxue whom he had encountered before, and because of her martial spirit, her legs were extremely slender. Her short deep purple hair and green pupils indicated her uniqueness, giving off a somewhat eerie feeling. Gu Yi even caught a faint scent of blood as she approached. This woman was deeply poisoned, the toxins had already seeped into her bones, carried from birth.

While ordinary martial spirits could bring enhancement and strength, some martial spirits, while making people stronger, also brought negative effects. This was known in the spirit master world as a mutation failure or the sequelae of mutation.

Over the years, Gu Yi had been constantly studying meridians and martial spirits. His knowledge might not surpass that of the acclaimed Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, but he didn't think he was inferior to anyone when it came to the study and exploration of martial spirits. Especially with the addition of meridians.

Gu Yi believed that if these so-called side effects were used properly, they could even elevate them to a higher level. It's just that he didn't know how to utilize these "side effects." Just like Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire, which made his desires surpass those of ordinary people by ten times. If not released, it would be unbearable, even leading to death. But if it could be controlled, not only could it be used to train the body with the energy in the Evil Fire, but also for attacking others and igniting their desires.

"I heard Lingling say you want to study and explore me, is that true?" Dugu Yan walked towards Gu Yi, exuding an enticing fragrance. However, Gu Yi felt like he was about to be poisoned. Others might not be able to smell it, but Gu Yi's sense of smell, with almost all of his meridians open, was exceptionally sensitive, which was torturous for him.

"Stop, don't come near me," Gu Yi stepped back a few steps, not wanting to get close to Dugu Yan. Even if he was really poisoned by Dugu Yan, it wouldn't harm him. Not being harmed didn't mean he wanted to experience her snake venom. Just like knowing a foul smell wouldn't harm oneself, one would instinctively avoid it. It was a matter of principle.

"Hmm? Weren't you supposed to study me? Why are you all scared to come near me now?" Dugu Yan revealed a strange smile, feeling somewhat amused, and took a few steps forward.

"The scent from your body is too strong, I can't stand it," as soon as this was said, everyone, including Qin Ming, froze in place. Scent? Dugu Yan did indeed emit a pleasant fragrance, but it wasn't overpowering. Dugu Yan felt like she was about to explode. Being told by a man that she, a girl, had a strong scent was outrageous. Even Yu Tianheng was infuriated.

"Dugu Yan, do you have any health issues?" Qin Ming stepped in to take charge. This matter needed to be resolved quickly, or even he wouldn't be able to control Yu Tianheng.

"Senior Qin Ming, why do you also believe his words? I'm perfectly fine, and my spirit power is at level 31," Dugu Yan didn't think there was anything wrong with her.

"On rainy days, you feel sporadic numbness in your ribs, and as your spirit power increases, this condition worsens. Late at night, you experience pain in your head and soles of your feet, accompanied by slight spasms. Am I correct?" Gu Yi saw they were about to take action, so he quickly spoke, but his tone was very certain.

"How do you know?" Dugu Yan subconsciously exclaimed. She had kept this a matter secret, not letting anyone know.

"Do you want me to say it here?" Everything was under control. Dugu Yan followed Gu Yi to an uninhabited place.

"Tell me, how did you know?" Dugu Yan's hand was already wrapped in snake venom. If Gu Yi's answer was unsatisfactory, she might just put her hand on him.

"As I said before, I'm a healer. Your condition is very rare, with such deep poisoning yet still able to function like a normal person. So I wanted to study it," Gu Yi didn't care about Dugu Yan's snake venom at all. To him, this level of snake venom was like a toy.

"You mean I'm poisoned," Dugu Yan sneered. As someone proficient in poison, she would know if she was poisoned or not.

"Yes, I estimate you've been poisoned since birth. If I'm not mistaken, your parents are no longer in this world, right?" Even though Dugu Yan wanted to refute Gu Yi, the fact was just that. Gu Yi's every word was correct.

"Okay, thank you for your reminder. I understand," Dugu Yan said calmly at last and then turned and left. Even if she was poisoned, she didn't need this stranger Gu Yi's help to detoxify. Her grandfather was a true poison expert; he must be more capable than this kid.

Seeing through Dugu Yan's thoughts, Gu Yi didn't mind. He just shouted after her retreating figure, "If you can't get better, you can come to Suotuo City and find me. Remember, my name is Gu Yi. I'm ready to study your body at any time." Dugu Yan's face reddened as she walked ahead. This stinky guy really didn't know how to talk. First, he said she had a scent, then he said he wanted to study her body. If she didn't know the truth, she might really misunderstand.

"Senior Qin Ming, since everything has been explained, and you've all absorbed the spirit rings, I'll go on ahead" Gu Yi also hurried back to Shrek Academy.

After successfully breaking through this time, he had fulfilled the conditions for graduating from Shrek Academy. When he became a teacher later, he would educate Tang San and others properly about what does it mean to be a person with a clear conscience. Shrek Academy would eventually become his own shape. With his egalitarian ideals, what kind of world would he create? The compulsory education he had experienced should also be experienced by these people, experiencing the fear of being dominated by homework.

(End of this chapter)