Chapter 15: with translation of chapter title

"Today's physical education class is suspended." Zhou Yi stood behind the podium, her weathered face still showing an indifferent expression.

"Since the start of the term, three months have already passed. You will also face your first evaluation upon entering Shrek Academy."

"Only by passing the evaluation can you officially become a first-year student, truly becoming a member of Shrek Academy. Barring any surprises, at least before the first-year graduation exam, you can continue to cultivate in the academy. The evaluation will begin tomorrow; today I will first explain the key points of the evaluation."

"Chen Qiye."

"Here!" Chen Qiye rose to his feet and answered respectfully.

Zhou Yi waved at Chen Qiye, who walked to the podium, took the stack of paper she handed over, and without her instruction, he quickly distributed it to every classmate.

Zhou Yi said: "After the freshman evaluation ends, we will teach according to aptitude. Write down your future cultivation direction and hand it to me later."

Chen Qiye returned to his seat, the last to begin writing his goal, which was naturally to become an assault-system battle Soul Master, and he quickly signed his name.

But Chen Qiye didn't notice that Wang Dong beside him first glanced at Huo Yuhao, then at what he had written, before starting to write his own inclination.

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"The freshman evaluation will be conducted uniformly for the entire year. Due to the growing number of students in our academy over the years, this time nearly three hundred student groups will participate in the freshman evaluation, but only half will be able to stay—namely, the top one hundred fifty groups. This ranking is based on your combat match scores."

"The matches will be decided by draw; each group must fight at least ten bouts. Final ranking will be based on number of wins. Moreover, the top sixty-four teams will enter the elimination tournament, and the top four academies in that tournament will each receive different rewards. The champion team's reward will be exceptionally rare."

Every student listened attentively; for them, the freshman evaluation is the key to whether they can stay. Once eliminated, they can only return to choose a second-rate academy, likely never becoming a top power on the Douluo Continent. They have worked hard for three months, and nobody wants to be eliminated now.

Zhou Yi calmly said: "Our class currently has sixty-nine students, which can be divided into twenty-two groups, with three extra. I have categorized you according to your martial soul characteristics, analyzed carefully, and completed the grouping for you."

"If anyone is dissatisfied, you can change it after you go back. But if no one raises an objection when I submit the final list tomorrow morning, then you must strictly follow my arrangement; otherwise, you know the consequences."

Clearly there are three people, yet why say there are surplus? Zhou Yi soon gave the answer.

"Song Qinghan." Zhou Yi said in a deep voice.

"Here." A thin, small-statured student quickly rose. He had always been inconspicuous in class and obviously didn't expect Zhou Yi to call him first.

Zhou Yi said: "Each freshman class's homeroom teacher can nominate a special recruitment student to pass the evaluation directly. I have chosen you. After observing you, I believe you are better suited to continue cultivating in the Soul Tool Department. Any objections? You now have two choices: either go to the Soul Tool Department, or pack up and leave."

Overbearing, truly too overbearing. All the students' gazes involuntarily turned to Song Qinghan.

"I am willing, thank you, Teacher Zhou." Song Qinghan showed no resistance to Zhou Yi's overbearing manner, excited to the point of almost jumping up. His purpose in coming to Shrek Academy was to enter the Soul Tool Department! Zhou Yi gestured for him to sit, then said: "Now we begin grouping. First group: Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao."

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong rose almost simultaneously. Wang Dong had originally intended to team with Huo Yuhao; hearing they were placed together initially made him happy, but seeing Chen Qiye not in their group left him inexplicably disappointed.

Standing up alongside Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao was also a little girl, not tall, somewhat petite; although not especially beautiful, she, like a certain Huo, had delicate eyebrows and clear eyes, and her gaze toward Wang Dong carried a hint of shyness.

This person is none other than one of the Seven Monsters who earned the lifetime Shrek Seven Monsters title during the era of Absolute Tang Sect, the future Xiao Ding Luo, Xiao Xiao.

"Second group: Zihao, Ma Qingshan, Leng Leng."

"Third group……"

"Last two groups: Chen Qiye and Gu Yue together."

"Why, why isn't it me?" Wang Dong glanced somewhat resentfully at Chen Qiye and Gu Yue beside him.

Wang Dong glanced at Gu Yue, and Gu Yue seemingly also noticed Wang Dong; for some unknown reason, Gu Yue gave Wang Dong an expression that said, "I have won."

"Alright, that's it. If you have objections, raise them quickly. Go back and you'll have a day to consider. Other classes are also grouping now, but they certainly aren't as fast as us. Let you dawdle a bit."

"Hand in the papers you're holding, then you may leave for the day. Go back and rest properly; nobody is allowed to wander about causing trouble. For tomorrow's freshman evaluation, my ultimate goal is for all twenty-two of your groups to advance. Anyone who gets eliminated will not only have to pack up and leave, but I will also leave you with some profound memories."

Looking at Zhou Yi's eyes, which suddenly turned grim, aside from Chen Qiye and Gu Yue, every student couldn't help but shiver. There's no doubt the memories Zhou Yi leaves behind will probably be nightmares.

In an instant, the entire Class One of freshmen bristled with killing intent. Even if it's just to avoid being mistreated by Teacher Zhou, they must desperately pass the evaluation! "Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, you three stay behind."

The other students handed in the white papers on which they had written their future cultivation inclinations, then filed out of the classroom back to the dorms. Only Huo Yuhao's trio remained. At that moment, other classes were still heatedly discussing the freshman evaluation groupings. "Wang Dong, first explain to me what you mean by being both controlling and assaulting…… How could it be, are you a twin martial soul?"

If Chen Qiye heard Zhou Yi's remark, he would only want to tell her, "These three people before you could together produce eight martial souls……"

……

At Gu Yue and Chen Qiye and Huo Yuhao's stall, his stall still had a long line.

As for why you say those two walk together? It's entirely Gu Yue's unilateral intention to discuss how to 'coordinate' to win the match.

But Chen Qiye only had four words: "Suppress them all……"

At this moment, Xu Sanshi stepped forward, handed over a silver coin, and said: "Give me a big one; your grilled fish is too small, not enough to eat."

Although Xu Sanshi isn't exactly a good bird, he at least has basic aristocratic upbringing, and besides, he's not a mortal enemy; at fifteen years old, how much trouble could he cause?

"Or else give me another one; Nannan also likes to eat it, it's just too little—I'm paying, really!"

Saying this, Xu Sanshi brought up Jiang Nannan, and Chen Qiye also felt like laughing; if not for a cheat and a heavenly proxy behind them lifting these five ordinary people to fly, where would the lifetime Shrek Seven Monsters come from?

"Here."

Soon it was Chen Qiye's turn; he gave a silver coin and took the two largest grilled fish currently available.

"Want to eat!"

After Chen Qiye finished eating the grilled fish? He then came to Gu Yue's side.

"Eat, why not eat?"

Chen Qiye watched Gu Yue take small bite after small bite of the fish, his mouth twitching; he had originally thought Gu Yue hadn't bought any before, that she didn't like eating human-cooked food, sparking the idea to tease her, but he didn't expect Gu Yue to unceremoniously snatch a grilled fish from his hand.

Chen Qiye instantly felt like crying but had no tears……

………

"What's wrong with you!"

Having just finished the grilled fish, Gu Yue noticed Chen Qiye seemed to have seen something? Like a thief, he wanted to sneak away from the side.

"Xiao Ye.

" At that moment, a clear, cold voice suddenly sounded; hearing it, Chen Qiye, who had originally wanted to leave, shuddered with a chill.

And Gu Yue actually saw in Chen Qiye's eyes, which usually feared neither heaven nor earth, a hint of fear, but more so helplessness.

Gu Yue didn't understand what kind of person could make him fearful, even helpless.

Meanwhile, the other customers behind the fish stall all fell silent instantly.

A woman walked out from the academy gate, approaching slowly; the crowd naturally made way for her, not even daring to look at her, many lowering their heads. This effect was clearly already surpassing when Jiang Nannan appeared.

Gu Yue looked up and saw that the person was a red-clothed woman, tall and well-proportioned; the first thing noticed was her somewhat exaggerated bust, yet her waist was very slender, only flaring out at the hip line, her legs straight, a strong youthful aura blowing over her.

But her features were invisible; a red veil covered her face, yet even from her brows one could tell she must be a beauty. Her pale pink eyes easily gave a soul‑stirring, heart‑rending impression. Fortunately her gaze was cold, only slightly suppressing that soul‑devouring, bone‑eroding light.

Chen Qiye clearly knew her, forced himself to turn around, yet did not look into her eyes, slightly lowering his head, and said, "Sister Xiao Tao."

"It's you." Gu Yue's voice carried some anger, as if they also recognized the person before them.

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