28 Chapter 28: Unyielding

Tang Hao, who had been hiding on the side, was already prepared to make a move. As long as his son was harmed, this assessment would not end well. Tang San was now filled with cold sweat, as if he had attracted the attention of a ferocious beast. He couldn't even escape. Was this really his flying knife?

The flying knife flew out, swift as a shooting star.

"You still have some restraint," Tang Hao remarked. Tang Hao was extraordinary. During the Battle of the Spirit Masters, he was able to temporarily block the Titled Douluo with the peerless skill of Great Sumeru Hammer. Even though he was injured now, his perception and insight were even stronger than before. At the moment the flying weapon flew out, he already knew that this strike couldn't kill. Tang San had been too smooth sailing these years; encountering setbacks would do him good.

"The path is narrowing." Sighing, Gu Yi didn't pay any more attention to Tang San, who was somewhat distracted, and continued to speak to Zhu Zhuqing, "You're an agility-type spirit master. My requirements for you aren't high. Just being able to touch the hem of my clothes will be considered a pass."

After Tang San's battle just now, Zhu Zhuqing no longer dared to underestimate Gu Yi. But even if it was difficult, she had to enter this academy. Gu Yi gave her hope, hope to survive.

"Are you ready? You can start anytime." Gu Yi once again stood at the center of the circle, and Ning Rongrong had already completed her task.

"Brother Yi, I didn't hold back at all. She has the strength for it," Ma Hongjun noticed Gu Yi's gaze and hurriedly explained. Although he was not afraid of Gu Yi now, the awe from his heart hadn't diminished.

"I know. Ning Rongrong has passed." Xiao Wu was more troublesome. Although she hadn't passed yet, she was close to it. In terms of performance, she was enough to pass.

Zhu Zhuqing seized this opportunity when Gu Yi relaxed. Just now, she had realized that Gu Yi's speed and agility were definitely above hers, even far superior. Only by ambushing was there a possibility. Her martial spirit had long been released, her body becoming more shapely. And her speed had doubled. Clearly, she had used her first spirit skill, Hell Rush Stab.

"A good plan," Gu Yi casually took a step, and Zhu Zhuqing's attack failed.

"But your speed and variation are lacking a bit," Gu Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing who had rushed over, acknowledging that skillful use of spirit skills would be of great help, but improper use could also be a big flaw. But her flexibility is truly remarkable. Gu Yi watched as Zhu Zhuqing, without any signs of pain, twisted her body at an extremely awkward angle and quickly closed the distance between them. However, it was all in vain.

Gu Yi took advantage of this opportunity to continuously sense Zhu Zhuqing's martial spirit and attack style. Zhu Zhuqing, as a character he liked very much, deserved some extra attention. Just like Oscar, the effort he had put into him over the years was greater than that of Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai combined. Gu Yi couldn't please everyone, otherwise, he could become a sage.

Time passed second by second, and Zhu Zhuqing gained nothing. She couldn't even touch him, no matter how hard she tried. In Zhu Zhuqing's heart, a mountain named Gu Yi emerged. This mountain pressed down on her, making her unable to breathe. Just a little bit more, every time, just a little bit more. He said she was an agility-type spirit master, but that last strike seemed more like that of a attack-type spirit master. He said she was a attack-type spirit master, but his agility was unexpectedly superior.

"Time's up." Gu Yi called a halt to Zhu Zhuqing's continued efforts. This was all in vain. As long as he didn't hold back, Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't be able to touch him for a lifetime. As for holding back, it was impossible. That was his duty. The gap between him and Zhu Zhuqing had little to do with strength and speed. His speed just now wasn't particularly fast, even considered slow, but it was his body technique and insight that made him appear so.

Zhu Zhuqing was distracted. Was she really such a failure? She couldn't even enter a academy. What should she do next? Go home and wait for death? Or wander outside? Already on edge, she was now even more dejected by the blow. She walked outside in a daze, looking like a homeless stray cat from behind. Heart-wrenching.

"Hey, where are you going? You haven't been assigned a dormitory yet?" Gu Yi's voice was like a clear spring pouring into Zhu Zhuqing's heart, stirring her with excitement as she turned around, "Did I pass?" Even she didn't realize it, her voice trembling slightly.

"I never said you failed the assessment." Gu Yi smiled gently. This was just an assessment. If they were really treated according to such standards, Shrek Academy wouldn't be able to enroll students for the rest of its existence. Zhu Zhuqing looked at Gu Yi as if he were a beam of light, illuminating her originally dim heart.

"Assessment over."

Gu Yi looked at the four people in front of him and announced the names of those who passed.

"Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, you three have passed the assessment and are now members of Shrek Academy. Additionally, Ning Rongrong completed the task, earning +5 credits."

Before Tang San could say anything, Xiao Wu exclaimed "What about Third Brother?"

"I thought I made it clear enough. The three of you have passed," Gu Yi paused, glanced at Tang San, who looked at him, and continued, "He, naturally, did not pass."

"Why?" Tang San looked at Gu Yi calmly and asked. Even if his performance just now wasn't the best, it definitely wasn't the worst either.

"Yes, why? Brother San's strength is evident to all. If he can't pass, then this woman should leave too." Xiao Wu didn't care about so much, pointing out Zhu Zhuqing's less-than-stellar performance.

"Do you think I went easy on her, or do you think I deliberately targeted Tang San?" Gu Yi looked at Xiao Wu expressionlessly. Tang San noticed his expression and subconsciously moved closer to Xiao Wu. Gu Yi noticed this slight movement and couldn't help but find it amusing. Indeed, a person with dark thoughts would see others as having dark thoughts too. If he really wanted to make a move, even Tang Hao couldn't stop him.

"Don't worry, I don't easily resort to violence. At least not because of such a simple argument. Anything else you want to say?" Gu Yi was increasingly disappointed in Tang San.

"Are you attracted to her because of her good looks and figure?" Xiao Wu was also fearless, directly stating her thoughts. As soon as this was said, Dai Mubai's expression became somewhat unnatural, Ma Hongjun didn't dare to look at Zhu Zhuqing, and Oscar sized up Gu Yi and Zhu Zhuqing. A handsome man and a beautiful woman were indeed a perfect match. Zhu Zhuqing also looked at Gu Yi somewhat unnaturally. Could it be true what Xiao Wu said? Was it really because she was prettier and had a better figure than the others?

Gu Yi chuckled, "She is beautiful and has a good figure. But as your examiner and the vice-dean of the academy. These won't affect your assessment scores." "Your talents are enough to enter Shrek Academy, that's beyond doubt, but..."

"Why didn't Third Brother pass?" Xiao Wu interrupted Gu Yi, seeming even more eager than Tang San.

"Talent is only one aspect. I don't want the students I teach to become evildoers. I don't expect students to show respect to their teachers after graduation. I don't expect students to bring back thousands of gold soul coins. I don't expect students to seek glory. I only hope that my students will be good people, and that's enough."

(End of this chapter)