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Chapter 88 - 9: The Protagonist’s Fate

Chapter 88: Chapter 9: The Protagonist’s Fate

That night, the trouble-making little fox suffered the punishment she deserved.

The news of the Messenger attack spread throughout the academy, and the fact that there were only two new students this term filled the hearts of teachers and students with trepidation, especially since the new "Magical Defense Against Evil Spirits" teacher was a terrifying person, who had silently slain all the attackers along his path, his ability even more so capable of directly searching others’ memories against their will.

All the deepest secrets were laid bare before Mr. Mingyuan.

This was why the next day, during the headmaster’s speech, only Jiuyue, yawning continuously, sat beside Duan Mingyuan; all others, including teachers, maintained a distance of more than five meters from him.

But regardless, the entrance ceremony had to continue, even with only two new students.

Mo Song followed tradition and recounted the academy’s long history to the new students, including the sorting ceremony passed down since the academy was founded.

"So it’s drawing lots, huh?"

Full of interest, Jiuyue looked at the scroll on the stage. According to the headmaster, depending on the new students’ mood and desires, the objects they took from the scroll would also differ.

Compared to Tang Qianqian and Yang Ping, she was more curious about what object Duan Mingyuan would take from the scroll.

After thinking for a moment, she guessed, "If it’s Mr. Mingyuan, it should be a book."

The academy symbolizes the never-ending spirit of research and exploration, which fits well with the impression Duan Mingyuan left on her, a pity that the academy’s teachers do not need to participate in the "drawing lots ceremony," and the courses they teach are not related to the traditional Four Great Institutes’ curriculums.

At the strong suggestion of the headmaster and teachers, the "Magical Defense Against Evil Spirits" course was moved up.

Once the entrance ceremony was over, Duan Mingyuan would meet his first teaching session at Yunhai Academy. Jiuyue also had no plans to idle away— as the teacher for the "Magical Monsters" course, she decided to use the midday break to visit the back mountain of the academy to greet the wild monsters on Qing Chi Peak.

She did not know what the back mountain of Qing Chi Peak was like before, but from now on, she would make all the monsters understand who the true King of the Mountain was!

Yang Ping was the first to step forward.

Although there were only two new students this term, both left a profound impression on the teachers and students of the academy.

Some students skilled in intelligence work had already learned much about the two new students through their own channels.

Yang Ping was a youth with a gloomy temperament. Rumor had it that he hid a snake in his sleeve and was extremely good at inventing and creating. At his age, he had already used Poison Fangs traded from monsters to develop a projectile that could paralyze evil spirits in an instant. Despite being a new student, he had already dealt with several evil spirit injuries.

This was an experience not even senior students at the academy had.

Exceptionally gifted.

Yang Ping was undoubtedly a rising star. In a few more years, the academy would have its own Orochimaru.

Under the gazes filled with anticipation, Yang Ping stood in front of the scroll. Following the headmaster’s instructions, he slowly extended his right hand into the scroll.

"Now, close your eyes."

Mo Song personally took up the role of guiding, "Feel the changes within the scroll, and then follow your heart’s desires."

About ten seconds later, Yang Ping’s eyes suddenly focused, and he abruptly withdrew his right hand from the scroll.

A book and a chess manual.

The teachers and students were all astounded, and even the headmaster showed a strange expression.

Jiuyue moved closer to Duan Mingyuan’s left ear and whispered an explanation, "In a novel, this situation would probably equate to a genius with dual spiritual roots."

After learning that the academy had no internet, she had preemptively downloaded many novels onto her phone to keep boredom at bay, "Next comes everyone’s astonishment, and the teachers from the institutes vying to take him as their Closed-door Disciple. But these kinds of geniuses, in novels, are usually not the protagonist. They’re more like high-level stepping stones for the protagonist."

"You’re a senior Yang Ping respects, don’t speak nonsense."

Duan Mingyuan glanced at Jiuyue, who stuck out her tongue at him and pulled a face, trying to charm her way out of trouble, "The real protagonists are usually those who don’t show off and are even looked down upon by many."

As they spoke, the headmaster was also discussing the matter of "Dual Spiritual Roots" with Yang Ping.

The chess manual and the book respectively represented the Chess Institute and the academy; such a case was extremely rare. It meant that he possessed the qualifications to study at both the Chess Institute and the academy.

Just as Jiuyue had analyzed, the deans of the Chess Institute and the Book Institute sitting in the front row looked at Yang Ping with appreciation, everything was understood without words.

"I’ve carefully studied the curricula of the various institutes, and the courses at the Chess Institute and the Book Institute rarely conflict. I hope to complete the studies at both institutes simultaneously."

"Dual Spiritual Roots" genius Yang Ping made a shocking statement. Compared to the intensity and frequency of exams at the city’s Number One Middle School, the relaxed learning atmosphere at Yunhai Book Institute was like dessert after dinner.

After witnessing Senior Mingyuan’s battles with those powerful evil spirits, Yang Ping was fired up and determined to catch up.

In this world, no one becomes a Senior-Level Hunter without putting in a lot of effort!

Since he met the entrance requirements, his first goal was naturally the dual degree.

"Have you thought this through?"

Mo Song asked him.

Although the Book Institute had seen "Dual Spiritual Roots" geniuses in its history, a student attempting to complete the curriculum of two institutes at the same time was an unprecedented case.

"I have thought it through."

Yang Ping nodded firmly, seemingly intent on showing these naive students from the Book Institute just how mighty the power of the "top scholar" could be.

Students who managed to get into the city’s Number One Middle School were undoubtedly super top scholars who had outperformed countless peers.

"Understood, then give it your best effort."

The birth of the first dual-degree student at the Book Institute lightened the anxiety-ridden atmosphere, and everyone’s attention naturally shifted to the last newcomer, Tang Qianqian.

Speaking of Tang Qianqian, her background was extraordinary as well.

Most striking was her age, which made her stand out in the history of Yunhai Book Institute.

As an adult, becoming a new student alongside high schoolers, just her courage alone was immeasurable.

Tang Qianqian is a very courageous person.

The same process, the expectant gazes of the crowd.

The brief ten seconds felt incredibly long at that moment. After those ten seconds, Tang Qianqian abruptly opened her eyes, just like Yang Ping had, and to everyone’s amazement, pulled out an item that made the whole crowd gasp.

A pillow.

And it looked quite soft too.

An unprecedented case appeared in Yunhai Book Institute, and Dean Mo Song was left standing there dumbfounded. Whether throughout history or in his own long life of over a hundred years, he had never seen such an astonishing sight.

Which of the institutes should the new student who pulled a pillow from the scroll be assigned to?

Mo Song looked towards the other deans, intending to throw the question to them, but upon seeing the pillow, the other three deans were suddenly preoccupied with their own conversation, as if they were people who had nothing to do with the decision. There were no eager eyes, no longing expressions; they had started to chat among themselves, and it seemed the topic was what to eat for lunch today.

These three old geezers!

Writing ’I don’t want to deal with this mess’ all over their faces!

"It’s happening!"

The only one who got excited in the audience was Jiuyue, who never thought any trouble was too big to enjoy, "This is the fate of the protagonist, an unexpected No1 ninja!"

"Jiuyue."

"Here!"

"You need to read fewer novels!"