Gu Qingge took a few steps forward, smiling warmly at Su Nan as she said…
“Your achievements and strength among the freshmen are truly exceptional. It seems I underestimated you.”
As she spoke, Gu Qingge didn’t hesitate at all—she reached out and pulled the boy in front of her into a big, warm hug.
However, the overwhelming weapons on her chest nearly suffocated Su Nan.
Soft. Enormous. But… why so suffocating?
Gu Qingge gently patted Su Nan on the head, her pampering smile unchanged—like a mother doting on her child.
But Su Nan couldn’t take it!
He simply couldn’t remain calm in the arms of such a ripe and stunning beauty.
Struggling to escape her embrace, Su Nan’s cheeks flushed slightly.
“Principal, there should be boundaries between men and women!”
“Hehehe…”
Gu Qingge giggled and replied,
“At my age, I could be your mother. Why fuss over gender boundaries?”
Su Nan didn’t respond.
He simply took an imperceptible step back, subtly widening the distance between them.
That affectionate hug… was too much for his heart to handle.
“Su Nan, how about becoming my godson?”
Gu Qingge winked at him, then sighed softly:
“Ah… I only have a daughter. If I had a son like you, that would’ve been wonderful.”
Su Nan just smiled awkwardly, unsure how to respond.
Agreeing or disagreeing both seemed inappropriate right now.
“Alright, enough of that.”
Gu Qingge smiled again.
“Do your best in this trial.”
She cast a deep glance at him before turning to leave.
But at that very moment, Su Nan suddenly felt a chill all over his body.
He turned to see that a number of girls nearby were glaring at him—eyes filled with hostility.
And… contempt?
Why?!
Su Nan frowned, completely puzzled by their disdainful expressions.
Honestly, it was kind of a new experience.
But what he didn’t know—was just who the principal’s daughter was!
The most renowned campus belle of Tianlan Academy.
She was a freshman too, but had long since skipped grades to join the academy—an undeniable prodigy of her generation.
Becoming her younger brother?
That was a dream opportunity for countless people.
And yet… Su Nan rejected it.
Didn’t even appreciate it!
Soon, all freshmen gathered inside the training hall.
The official freshman trial began.
A misty white barrier enveloped the hall, and everyone’s vision blurred for a moment.
The trial zone—an abandoned high school. Haunted. Shrouded in fog.
Right after entering the secret realm, vengeful spirits and malicious ghosts appeared on both sides—around C-rank level.
The minimum threat level for this trial was clearly set at dangerous.
Each student’s wristband lit up with a fresh notification:
“Trial Requirement: Kill 3 C-rank ghosts alone, or 1 B-rank ghost alone, to pass the basic evaluation.”
“Reminder: Do not go beyond the 1000-meter range. Danger level beyond that is unknown.”
After reading the message, the students immediately understood their objectives and split into class-based teams to begin hunting ghosts.
In no time, the entire abandoned school echoed with the sounds of battle.
Some teams challenged a single C-rank ghost with one student attacking while others stood guard.
Others took on C-rank ghosts one-on-one, barely holding their own.
Some more confident or coordinated groups went straight for B-rank ghosts, launching fierce group attacks.
Everyone fought in their own way, and within the 1000-meter range, all ghosts were swiftly engaged.
***
Meanwhile—
A group of Tianlan Academy teachers gathered in the main hall, observing everything on the surveillance screens with calm expressions.
“Ah!”
On one screen, a student was losing to a C-rank ghost.
Teacher Si Wenle sighed:
“I told him before to watch for pattern changes in the ghosts… but he never listens.”
That student was from his own class. Seeing his student struggle, Si Wenle frowned.
“These kinds of trials reveal the skill gap immediately,”
commented Guan Wen, pointing to another screen:
“See that team? Good teamwork. Balanced offense and defense. Impressive coordination.”
Sure enough, the team he pointed at had solid formation—clear roles for offense, support, and defense.
“Not bad,” nodded Xi Qinyu, the Dean.
“That’s clearly the result of Teacher Shishanhe’s training method.”
Shishanhe chuckled and pointed at another group on-screen:
“Teacher Si Wenle’s students are excellent too. Look—they’re already fighting a B-rank ghost.”
The footage shifted to show a five-person team in formation launching a coordinated assault on a B-rank vengeful spirit.
Seeing this, even Si Wenle’s expression softened.
“Xu Lang’s team just appeared!”
Teacher Shi Yu pointed excitedly.
“No wonder he’s ranked third in the grade—his combat strength is insane!”
On screen, Xu Lang led his team of six in a swift, surgical strike. He attacked directly, while the others supported.
In just a few moves, the B-rank spirit shattered into mist and vanished.
“They’ve already passed the basic evaluation—way ahead of the others!”
Guan Wen laughed proudly.
Xu Lang was his student.
When students excel, teachers share the glory.
But—
After reviewing footage of nearly every student, none from Yang Ningbing’s elite class had appeared yet.
“Teacher Yang, where are your students?”
Si Wenle turned to her, curious.
Yang Ningbing’s enhancement class was unique in Tianlan Academy.
Her methods were very different from other teachers.
She had the fewest students, never lectured, and just threw them into real combat zones. Everyone knew this.
Hearing the question, Yang Ningbing placed a hand on her forehead, pinched the bridge of her nose with the other, and said nothing.
Just then, the footage finally shifted to Su Nan’s four-person team.
They were calmly moving forward through the mist.
A B-rank spirit appeared—Su Nan stepped forward and punched.
The ghost disintegrated into smoke on the spot.
Another appeared—Su Nan dashed forward and punched again.
Gone. Instantly.
As the footage continued, four B-rank ghosts were encountered and destroyed by Su Nan alone.
Effortlessly. Cleanly. No challenge.
Even the ghosts were starting to feel humiliated—
‘I’m a fearsome ghost, show me some respect!’
But before the ghosts could complain—
The girls watching the footage couldn’t take it anymore!
“Su Nan! Stop fighting already!”
“Yeah! You’re hogging everything—we don’t even get a chance to battle! Go wait in the back!”
“Su Nan, move aside and let us do something!”