Chapter 21: The Goddess Instructor—Falling into a Den of Thieves

Just as a student was murmuring to himself, Instructor Si Wenle suddenly stood up and walked straight toward the seated freshmen.

Everyone was puzzled—this wasn’t normal.

Teachers never came down personally to invite students.

Si Wenle stopped in front of Su Nan and smiled.

“Hello, Su Nan. I’m Si Wenle, a Xiantian-level martial artist. I specialize in tactical offense, battlefield maneuvering, and close-quarters combat. I’d be honored to have you join my class.”

He nodded politely, his eyes filled with anticipation.

The moment he spoke, the hall buzzed with whispers.

“Si Wenle personally invited Su Nan!”

“Well, of course—he’s ranked first among us.”

“This just proves Su Nan’s strength!”

Su Nan stood up respectfully and was about to respond when another voice cut in:

“Hold on!”

To everyone’s shock, the other five teachers also stepped forward and approached Su Nan.

“Si Wenle, that’s not fair!”

Guan Wen grumbled, glaring at him.

“We agreed not to rush, and you go ahead?”

Si Wenle gave a sheepish smile but said nothing.

“Su Nan, I’m Guan Wen. A Xiantian martial artist, I focus on brute strength and direct combat. Join my class, and I’ll raise your power fast.”

The hall erupted again.

So it wasn’t that no one wanted Su Nan—it was that everyone wanted him!

Then two more instructors introduced themselves—both Xiantian-level, specializing in energy cultivation and strength enhancement.

They, too, invited Su Nan.

Finally, the famous twin instructors Shi Shan and Shi Yu stepped forward.

Shi Shan smiled warmly.

“Su Nan, join our class. My sister and I will guide you personally—combat, techniques, growth—we’ve got it covered.”

Silence.

The entire freshman hall was dead quiet.

This had never happened in the academy’s history—six instructors personally stepping forward to let a freshman choose?

The difference between people was just too brutal.

Some students, who had just been mocking Su Nan, now turned red with embarrassment.

They were lucky to get picked at all.

Meanwhile, Su Nan was being courted.

Su Nan stared at the six instructors, feeling an immense pressure.

All of them were excellent, with their own strengths.

No matter who he chose, he’d disappoint the rest.

It was a lose-lose situation.

Just then—

Clack, clack, clack—the sound of high heels echoed through the hall.

Everyone turned.

A stunning OL-style beauty strode in, exuding elegance and dominance.

She looked to be in her early twenties.

Her perfectly tailored outfit hugged her graceful figure, tall and slender.

Moon-bright eyes, arched brows, flawless skin, pink-tinged cheeks, soft red lips—she radiated noble poise.

Compared to her, Mu Qing’s aloofness was child’s play.

She didn’t even try, and the room froze in awe.

Now this was a true ice goddess.

As soon as she entered, murmurs filled the room.

“She’s here…?”

Si Wenle frowned and sighed.

He turned to Su Nan.

“Looks like fate won’t let me have you after all.”

The other teachers also looked disappointed.

Su Nan blinked.

She definitely had an extraordinary aura.

But he’d never heard of this woman before.

Then came the gasps:

“It’s Yang Ningbing!”

“She was the undisputed #1 at Tianlan Academy! A true goddess!”

“She reached Xiantian at 20. That’s beyond genius!”

“Is she here to pick a student too?!”

From the buzz around him, Su Nan learned who she was.

Yang Ningbing—former top student of Tianlan Academy.

She crushed every subject during her studies and held an unrivaled position.

After graduation, the academy specially recruited her as an elite instructor to train monstrous talents.

If she picked a student, they had automatic priority enrollment.

She walked calmly behind the teachers, and when she found Su Nan, a rare warmth appeared on her face.

“So you’re Su Nan?”

He nodded instinctively.

“Come with me.”

And with that, she turned and walked off.

Su Nan stood frozen.

“What are you waiting for?” Guan Wen urged.

“You won’t get another chance like this!”

“Go on, Su Nan,” Si Wenle added, a bit unwilling.

“We’ll admit—following Yang Ningbing will give you the best future.”

Realizing this was serious, Su Nan bowed respectfully to the others and quickly followed Yang Ningbing.

The moment he left, the hall erupted.

“Su Nan got picked by Yang Ningbing!”

“Oh my god!”

“He’s unbelievable!”

Trailing behind her through the academy corridors, Su Nan felt uneasy.

Yang Ningbing didn’t speak a word, just walked ahead.

Su Nan had no idea what to say.

After a couple turns, they reached a classroom.

She opened the door and walked in.

He followed.

As soon as he entered—

“Welcome to my class, Su Nan.”

Gone was the cold exterior.

Yang Ningbing smiled softly at him.

“I’m Yang Ningbing, senior instructor here. Your performance during the trial was excellent. I’m very satisfied. I’ll personally make sure you’re trained to the fullest.”

She extended her hand. Su Nan shook it—only to realize…

‘I couldn’t let go.’

“Um, Teacher?”

Yang Ningbing casually brushed her fingers against his hand.

“Have a seat anywhere.”

Finally free, Su Nan backed away slightly.

‘…Did I just get taken advantage of?’