Chapter 102: The Dao Protector
She smoothed her skirt, an elegant smile as always on her face, "That's right, Teacher Qin, isn't our Heaven Dou Royal Academy all about teaching students according to their aptitude and independent learning?"
"Lin Yuan and Xiao Wu are Peerless Geniuses to begin with. Lin Yuan is already a high-level Spirit Grandmaster, and Xiao Wu is almost a Spirit Grandmaster as well. As a teacher, shouldn't you be gratified by such talent and work hard to earn their recognition?"
"Why make such a big deal out of a trivial matter instead?"
Ning Rongrong's words were like a needle hidden in silk.
More importantly, she represented the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
Qin Ming looked at the two young girls standing on either side of him, protecting their own, and was completely stunned.
Dugu Yan.
Ning Rongrong.
These two were the "little ancestors" in the academy with the strongest backgrounds and were the most difficult to deal with.
Usually, although they were proud, they still showed him, their teacher, some respect.
Why were they openly contradicting him today for the sake of Lin Yuan, who had just enrolled?
"This... you..."
Qin Ming opened his mouth but found himself completely unable to refute them.
In this royal academy where backgrounds and talents were everything, he, a commoner teacher with no Foundation, truly felt somewhat powerless against these two behemoths.
Meanwhile, in another corner of the classroom, Yu Tianheng's brows were tightly furrowed.
He looked at Dugu Yan standing by Lin Yuan's side, being so protective, and an inexplicable sense of irritability and jealousy rose in his heart.
"Yan Yan... she has never contradicted a teacher like this for me."
Yu Tianheng turned his head and asked his teammates in a low voice: "Yu Feng, Oscar, what exactly is the relationship between Yan Yan and that guy named Lin Yuan?"
"And that Ning Rongrong, how long have they even known each other? Why are they protecting him like this?"
Yu Feng and Oscar looked at each other, equally bewildered.
"Boss, how would we know..."
"But..."
Oscar hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Looking at this situation, their relationship is definitely not ordinary."
"Boss, if you don't work harder, the person you've set your sights on... might really be snatched away by someone else."
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng's fists clenched tightly, his joints making a crisp crackling sound.
A trace of gloom flashed in his eyes.
"Lin Yuan..."
Wasn't the reason he came to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy instead of going to the Blue Tyrant Academy because of Dugu Yan?
He just didn't expect that while he originally wanted to start as friends with Dugu Yan before moving further, a Cheng Yaojin would suddenly appear halfway through... "Ring ring ring—"
Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate, the bell for the end of class rang.
Lin Yuan supported Xiao Wu, whose emotions had calmed down slightly, and slowly stood up.
Without even glancing at the ashen-faced Qin Ming on the podium, he took Xiao Wu's hand and walked out of the classroom.
"Let's go, Sister Yanyan, Rongrong."
"Let's go eat."
"Sure!"
Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong exchanged a look and immediately followed.
Ye Lengleng, who hadn't spoken but had stayed by their side the whole time, also silently packed her things and followed behind the four of them.
The five of them, like a small clique, swaggered out of the classroom just like that.
Leaving Qin Ming standing alone on the podium, watching their departing figures, his fists clenched tight.
"This... what on earth happened?"
"How could Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong go to such lengths for a freshman?"
Qin Ming was utterly perplexed.
He only felt that his dignity as a mentor had been completely swept away today.
And what made him even more uneasy was...
This youth named Lin Yuan seemed to possess some kind of magic.
On his very first day, he had managed to win over all the top-tier Heaven-blessed daughters of the academy to his side!
...Night fell, and the stars dotted the sky.
The night view of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was extremely beautiful, especially looking out from this luxury dormitory area, where the dim lights of the entire Heaven Dou City were in full view.
Lin Yuan sat alone in his spacious single dormitory, not in a hurry to Cultivate.
Midnight.
[Ding! Congratulations Host on completing today's diary entry!]
[Ding! Congratulations Host for triggering a critical strike reward!]
[Obtained Special Summon Card: Dao Protector Zhao Yun!]
[Description: The Ever-Victorious General from the Three Kingdoms, absolutely loyal to the Host.]
As the System's voice faded, the space in front of Lin Yuan suddenly rippled violently.
A sharp and matchless, yet extremely restrained Spear Intent instantly filled the entire room!
Next, a handsome and resolute young general clad in silver-white armor, holding the Dragon Gallant Bright Silver Spear, stepped out from the Void Realm.
The aura on his body was unfathomable, like an abyss or a towering mountain.
His gaze swept over Lin Yuan, and his originally sharp eyes instantly became soft and respectful.
Then, he knelt on one knee and cupped his fists: "General Zhao Yun greets the Lord!"
A flash of pleasant surprise went through Lin Yuan's eyes as he quickly activated the System's inspection function.
[Name: Zhao Yun (Courtesy Name: Zilong)]
[Rank: Level 99 (super Douluo)]
[Spirit: Dragon Gallant Bright Silver Spear]
[spirit ring: Eight black, two red]
[Spirit Ability: Seven Inquiries Snake Spear, Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix, etc. (Already converted to the Douluo System Spirit Ability)]
[Evaluation: Full of courage and loyalty. As long as he lives, no one can harm the Lord in the slightest.]
"Hiss!"
Even though he was mentally prepared, seeing this panel, Lin Yuan couldn't help but gasp.
Level 99!
super Douluo!
And there's even a hundred thousand year spirit ring!
This configuration, in this era, could already be considered extremely luxurious.
In this era where no Divinity appears, Zhao Yun is the ceiling of combat power!
Aside from beings like Qian Daoliu and Posey who can borrow divine force, who could be Zhao Yun's opponent?
Even the current Bibi Dong probably wouldn't stand a chance!
"Good! Excellent!"
Lin Yuan stepped forward, helped Zhao Yun up, his face full of smiles.
With Zhao Yun, he finally had the confidence to walk tall in Heaven Dou City and even the entire Douluo Continent!
Moreover, a flash of inspiration hit Lin Yuan.
Before, in order to fool Chen Xin and Dugu Bo, hadn't he fabricated a so-called "mysterious hidden expert teacher"?
It looks like this hole can finally be filled!
"Zilong."
Lin Yuan looked at Zhao Yun and said in a heavy voice, "From today onwards, you don't need to be by my side at all times; just hide in the shadows and protect me."
"If we encounter an irresistible danger, or if there's a need to intimidate some small fries, then you shall appear."
"But in front of outsiders, your identity is not my guard."
"But my teacher! A peerless expert who has lived in seclusion!"
Hearing this, Zhao Yun didn't hesitate and cupped his fists again:
"This general obeys your command!"
"To be the Lord's teacher is Zilong's responsibility!"
After speaking, Zhao Yun's figure flickered, turning into a silver streak of light that instantly merged into the surrounding darkness.
His aura vanished completely, as if he had never appeared at all...