"Sorry."
The girl who came to Xie Xie's side to ask questions was a tall girl among her peers. As if noting her own impropriety, she hurriedly apologized.
"Seeing the few who fought against Shrek Academy two years ago today, I got a bit excited."
Xie Xie smiled bitterly and said in a deep voice, "It's nothing. Do you have any other questions?"
Really, don't ask about this anymore.
That battle was just a free win for them, nothing to talk about.
The girl's eyes suddenly lit up, her tone filled with unconcealed anticipation: "Um, may I ask where Huo Yuhao is? Did he not come with you?"
Xie Xie: "..."
He knew it!
Although they had become famous along with their boss, the most famous one was undoubtedly their boss Huo Yuhao, who ranked first on the Young Genius List and earned the title of Spirit Sovereign.
These people trying to get close, their primary target was most likely him, with them being secondary targets.
Oh, wait, there's an exception.
Xie Xie changed in Tang Wulin's direction, where a crowd had also gathered around him.
This was only natural. After self-introductions, everyone knew Tang Wulin was now a level-four blacksmith.
Advanced academia will involve mecha and battle armor making. Not many chose blacksmithing as a secondary profession, and even fewer excelled at it. A forging genius like Wulin was naturally popular.
After a long silence, Xie Xie finally answered:
"Ahem, Boss Yuhao is at the Illustrious Virtue Hall."
"Eh?!!"
The surrounding classmates were stunned, then someone shouted in realization: "Indeed, I heard Huo Yuhao received an invitation from the Illustrious Virtue Hall. I didn't expect it to be true!"
"Really? That's the Illustrious Virtue Hall we're talking about," a bespectacled boy adjusted his glasses, his tone full of disbelief.
"It's true, I heard it at the Mecha Masters Association."
"I see... That's impressive."
Low murmurs of discussion immediately broke out around them.
"Speaking of which, I just heard your self-introduction. With your talent, Xie Xie, shouldn't you also be on the Young Genius List?" a boy asked curiously.
The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy limited admissions to those under fifteen years old. This was because most intermediate academy students start at age nine, with a six-year study period. Although early graduation was possible, some soul masters entered advanced academy studies at fifteen.
Like him. From the self-introductions in class earlier, they had already heard Xie Xie's age and strength.
Twelve years old, Soul Elder - even in their class, this was among the top tier.
"Well, maybe I'm just not good enough," Xie Xie modestly replied, although he had other thoughts.
In truth, with their talents, they could have been listed on the Young Genius List, but none of them chose to do so.
After all, being listed now would likely mean being ranked lower. Moreover, there were two freaks at the top!
The members of this generation's Young Genius List will inevitably become foils to those two, and Xie Xie didn't want to try that.
If they really wanted to make a name for themselves, it would be better to secure a place on the Wind and Cloud List in the future.
"I see. I actually think you're more qualified than that guy over there."
The male classmate looked towards a gray-haired boy sitting at a desk with an icy expression.
Undying - Xu Yucheng.
Xie Xie followed his gaze, raising an eyebrow but not responding.
He had heard of this person - ranked 24th on the Young Genius List, with a martial soul apparently called Dark Demon Scythe.
This martial soul had side effects, putting a heavy burden on the body. While absorbing spirit souls was related to mental power, bearing spirit rings was tied to physical strength.
If the body couldn't withstand higher-level spirit rings, it couldn't absorb powerful spirit souls.
'His first and second spirit souls are probably both century-level? But even so, we shouldn't underestimate him.'
Xie Xie silently mused: 'But why would a glass cannon like you take the name "Undying"?'
At this moment, Wang Jinxi walked over and, while others were discussing, pulled Xie Xie towards their small circle.
"What's up?"
"There are some people here we need to be careful of."
Tang Wulin and Zhang Yangzi exchanged glances, then quietly explained to the group: "I just learned from classmates that there are some special individuals in our class we should pay attention to."
"One I know is Xu Yucheng from the Young Genius List. Who are the others?" Xie Xie asked curiously.
"Shen Xing."
"?"
Xie Xie looked puzzled, "Who's that?"
Who is this person? Never heard of her.
"Her cultivation isn't high, but she's from the Shen family."
Zhang Yangzi pointed to a girl. Xie Xie turned to look, finding her beautiful but otherwise unremarkable.
Although she did seem a bit cold.
"The Shen family?" Xu Xiaoyan subconsciously exclaimed, then quickly covered her mouth, "The Shen family of the four major military families?"
The federation's four major powers, the four major military families, the eight major military corps... and other basic knowledge about the federation's power structure and forces, her "teacher" had mentioned these during leisure time in recent years.
After all, they were coming to a place like Mingdu where various forces were intertwined. Without some basic knowledge, it would be easy to fall into traps.
In the eyes of the general public, the most well-known were the federation's four major powers - Spirit Pagoda, Shrek Academy, Illustrious Virtue Hall, and War God Temple.
However, this was far from the true extent of the Douluo Federation's power, as many sects and families weren't included.
After years of evolution, family forces had deeply infiltrated the military, leading to the formation of multiple large regions controlled by different families within the federation.
This was inevitable, as martial souls were tied to bloodline inheritance. Powerful families had a higher probability of producing geniuses and strong individuals, gradually forming this structure over time.
In these regions, the influence of various families was deeply rooted and almost unshakable. Even the federal government treated them cautiously, avoiding actions that might affect their interests, as council members seeking power inevitably relied on support from these families.
Among them, the four major military families are referred to those with extremely high authority in the military. The Shen family was one of them, with their forces including the Northern Sea Corps, one of the federation's eight major military corps, demonstrating their strength.
"Yes, that Shen family. She's probably here for a golden touch."
As a federal subordinate academy, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy had provided many talents to the federation.
Outstanding graduates from here could obtain good starting positions in the military with recommendations, making it an ideal place for a golden touch.
Zhang Yangzi looked at Xie Xie, "Xie Xie, our concern is you. In the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, there are many students like her. Don't go around provoking everyone."
How infuriating Xie Xie's mouth could be, they had experienced it many times.
Do you understand the weight of being a "verbal champion"?
Xie Xie rolled his eyes, "I'm a defensive counterattack type. If others don't bother me, I can't be bothered with them."
"Ha ha."
Everyone chuckled coldly.
See if we believe that.
As the classroom buzzed with activity, a teacher walked in - Lin Qinghan, whom Xie Xie and the others had met before. She entered with a smile:
"Today, we have another student joining our class. Let's welcome them."
A slender boy walked in, remained silent for a while, then introduced himself:
"Hello everyone, my name is Yuan En Yehui. Pleased to meet you..."
A round of applause naturally followed.
Outside the classroom, Na Nali watched this scene with satisfaction before leaving.
Since you have no plans to join the dark department for now, enjoy your school life in peace.
You can enjoy a peaceful life... until you reach the Title Douluo level.