Chapter 23 - 20 The Academic Master and The Academic Slacker

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Chapter 23 - 20 The Academic Master and The Academic SlackerBai Yan had experienced many unimaginable events last night. He planned to avoid returning to the Abyss to brawl for the time being and instead focus on integrating and absorbing these events. Especially some trifles in the Main Plane, he wanted to sort them out in advance so he could improve his strength without any worries later on. Bai Yan indeed wanted to find Li Feiwen and settle the score with him regarding the kidnapping incident last night. Unfortunately, Li Feiwen wasn't at school, or it could be said that he seldom spent time at school usually. After making inquiries from various sources, Bai Yan learned that it was impossible for Li Feiwen to return to school today, so Bai Yan had to be patient for now. This morning, Bai Yan still had an elective course to attend—a theoretical one—and it was about time for it now. Bai Yan pondered for a moment, and then decided... To go to class! Bai Yan's parents had always yearned for their child to receive an education and become a cultured, responsible, and outstanding man. Looking at the current situation, it seemed unlikely that Mr. Bai and Bai Mu's hopes would be fulfilled, as Bai Yan might at best become a cultured, responsible, and outstanding Abyss Demon... Because he was a half-human, half-demon freak. In the traditions of Hua Xia, filial piety is the most important of all virtues. No matter what Bai Yan would become, he did not want to let down his parent's longstanding hopes. No matter what happened, Bai Yan was determined to complete all his credits in style! At Mo City University, many courses and teaching methods were different from those in domestic universities, with the most notable difference being the exorbitant cost of textbooks overseas! Compared to other countries, the price of knowledge in Hua Xia was unimaginably cheap! However, at Mo City University, tuition plus accommodation fees amounted to thirty thousand US dollars a year, not even including the expensive textbook fees. There was a popular saying within Mo City University: "What's the most extravagant way you've seen money spent?" "Buying new TEXTBOOKS every semester." One could only imagine what kind of life Bai Yan had been leading overseas. If not for the fact that he was a student from Zhejiang University and his domestic alma mater had covered most of his study-abroad accommodation and tuition fees, he would not have been able to study at Mo City University at all. Compared to Bai Yan's former poverty, many of the Hua Xia students at Mo City University came from wealthy families, with no shortage of second-generation riches. Searᴄh the nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For them, reading books was the biggest waste of time. Instead of spending time on books and revision, it was better to flirt with a few pretty female classmates, or seduce some blonde and blue-eyed beauties. Flirting, fighting, clubbing, spending money like water—that was the university life of the rich kids at Mo City University. Bai Yan carried his backpack into the classroom; there weren't many people in the elective course, only twenty to thirty students, with half of them being Asian international students. Bai Yan, Chen Yudong, and Jin Xuanxuan were the three exchange students from Zhejiang University at Mo City University, and it had only been two or three months since they arrived. This elective course was also one they had chosen together. However, Bai Yan's ex-girlfriend, Jin Xuanxuan, had already climbed up to a higher branch. She was a child from a poor family, who initially gained the opportunity to study abroad due to her outstanding academic performance. A top student's status combined with her decent figure and looks garnered the pursuit of the sons of wealthy families, and it gradually led her to lose herself in the few short months at Mo City University. Bai Yan glanced up and did not see Jin Xuanxuan, the woman who betrayed him. His face was calm as he walked over and sat down next to Chen Yudong's seat. There was no need to cling to a past relationship. Three years of feelings, if this woman regarded them as dirt, then there was nothing more Bai Yan had to say. For such a woman, feeling heartbroken once was enough. Bai Yan opened his textbook and studied diligently. The instructor for the elective course hadn't arrived, so students could study on their own. If they had questions, they could seek out the instructor. This open style of education could nurture elites, but naturally, it could also foster dregs. Bai Yan was serious when studying, his thin lips pressed tightly, his delicate face carried an indescribable unique charm. A poor student earnestly absorbing knowledge, eager to change his life's trajectory—it was a warm and inspirational scene. Bai Yan had no intention of changing the label of being a "poor, scholarly Hua Xia student" on himself. Magical creatures and humans with magical abilities need a plausible identity in the Mortal World. For Bai Yan, his current identity serves as a fine disguise. However, in this world, there are too few things that can be satisfying; there will always be those who pop up at the wrong time, disturbing the rare warmth and peace of the morning. "Yo, isn't this the great scholar Bai? What's up, didn't feel like sobbing at home in secret, and still in the mood to come to school?" A group of rich kids walked up to Bai Yan, led by a boy named Fu Chao, who looked at Bai Yan with a sneering smile. Fu Chao was notorious as one of the poorest students at Mo City University and a lawless Little Tyrant. Bai Yan frowned, too lazy to even look up, and said indifferently, "Scram to the side, don't disturb me." "Yo, men who have been dumped by women really are different, speaking so much more aggressively. Poor me, I'm so scared!" Fu Chao narrowed his eyes, taunting playfully. These rich kids did nothing good on normal days, taking pleasure in bullying fellow students. Others looked on with expressions of helpless concern as they surrounded Bai Yan. Local students were too lazy to interact with them, and the impoverished international students didn't dare to speak against them. Kids from poor families had no choice but to swallow their anger and stay far away from people like Fu Chao. "Is the beautiful Jin not coming?" Fu Chao scanned the area and whispered in Bai Yan's ear with a mocking tone, "Kid, guess what the beautiful Jin is doing now? I bet... she might be booking a room with Young Master Li!" "Let me tell you, Young Master Li told us that once he's tired of playing with this girl, he'll bring her along to have a wild party with us~! A bunch of men, and only Jin Xuanxuan as the single woman! Do you want to come?" Fu Chao's tone was wicked, full of mockery and teasing, "Beg me, and if you do, I'll take you to the party. I know you've never even touched this woman's hand! Young Master Li told us, she gets around a lot! I have a video of her performace, want to see?" Bai Yan looked up at him indifferently without a word. It was as if he was watching a clown performing on an empty stage, pitiful. "Hahaha!" Fu Chao burst into carefree laughter, interpreting Bai Yan's silence as a sign of weak surrender. The other rich kids behind Fu Chao also wore taunting smiles. Faced with Bai Yan, who was so popular among the female university students, they had long wanted to take this young man down. This young pretty boy, always hiding behind his knowledge pretending to be a cold male god, was truly unbearable to watch! "Bai Yan..." Chen Yudong, his deskmate, lifted his head, adjusted his glasses, and spoke softly, seemingly urging Bai Yan not to act impulsively. As a friend, he knew the temperament of his roommate well and was also aware that Bai Yan's father had been a soldier. Bai Yan himself was capable of fighting from a young age but seldom resorted to it. But Chen Yudong believed that even if Bai Yan was skilled at fighting, he was still just one person. Offending a group of rich kids with powerful backgrounds was still an unwise move. "I don't want to repeat myself. You guys, scram." Bai Yan spoke coldly, and the compelling killing intent honed from constant combat in the Abyss Plane suddenly erupted, his presence oppressive, like a tsunami rushing towards them, directly intimidating Fu Chao and the others! Fu Chao only felt that Bai Yan's black pupils, devoid of any emotion, were staring at him as if he were a dead man, chilling him to the core! Cold sweat soaked his forehead and back in an instant! His clothes were wet with sweat! Human instincts reminded him, this man is dangerous! What terrifying eyes these were! The brutal aura emanating from this man didn't seem human at all—Fu Chao had never felt such violent and ferocious energy even from his own bodyguard, who was a retired special forces soldier!

Chapter 23 - 20 The Academic Master and The Academic Slacker

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