The night arrived, and the bus successfully reached the entrance of Huaxia Academy.
After a month of military training, five hundred new students returned to the school, all in good condition.
Though the time was brief, everyone's mindset had improved.
"Finally, we're back!"
Chen Shu arrived at the academy entrance, feeling an unparalleled sense of relief.
"Chen Shu, come with me for a moment!"
Liu Feng called out to him, subtly raising his eyebrows.
"..."
Chen Shu shook his head. Ordinary people would be terrified at the mention of a nuclear bomb, yet the people around him were so eager for it.
"A Liang, Old Wang, you two head back to the dormitory first!"
...
"Teacher, I really don't have any!"
Chen Shu and Liu Feng walked along the academy's path, the night breeze gentle and calming to the mind.
"Really none?"
Liu Feng frowned. He genuinely just wanted to study it. If it could be mass-produced, it would indeed have strategic value.
"Teacher, I, Chen Shu, am exemplary in character and conduct. How could I possibly do something like that?"
"Stop the nonsense!"
Liu Feng shook his head, no longer pressing the matter. He then asked, "How was your military training experience?"
Chen Shu shoved his hands into his pockets, sighed, and said, "It was alright. It's a pity I never got a chance to get close to the stronghold's armory."
"??"
Liu Feng's mouth twitched. Couldn't this kid think normally? Was that what he was asking about?
He turned his head, a strange look in his eyes, and asked, "What do you think of the Zhen Ling Army?"
Chen Shu blinked slightly and thought for a moment before replying, "I admire them greatly. They are the guardians of the people!"
Before Liu Feng could speak, Chen Shu continued, "But admiration aside, I have no desire to become a Zhen Ling Army soldier."
"Oh? Why?"
"I recall a lesson where the teacher asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up."
Chen Shu's eyes held a hint of memory as he spoke, "Some said they wanted to be doctors to heal the common people, others wanted to be scientists to contribute to the public..."
"That's good."
Liu Feng nodded, finding the answers quite fitting for children.
He then asked, "And what did you want to be?"
A smile played on Chen Shu's lips as he replied, "A common person."
"???"
Liu Feng was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. While others might find that answer surprising, it seemed perfectly natural coming from Chen Shu.
Rustle!
The night wind blew, causing the surrounding leaves to whisper.
Chen Shu fell silent. His perspective had indeed shifted slightly. Previously, he had viewed the Zhen Ling Army as mere passersby, but now he held a sense of respect. The Zhen Ling Army's decades of unwavering defense of the spatial passages were indeed worthy of his respect, but that didn't mean Chen Shu wished to become one of them.
Chen Shu's eyes darted around, and he asked, "Teacher Liu, if it were you, what would you want to be?"
"Me?"
A knowing smile flickered in Liu Feng's eyes. He said solemnly, "I would be a teacher to the common people!"
"Isn't that just being a teacher?"
Chen Shu shrugged and said, "Congratulations, your dream has come true!"
"No, it hasn't come true yet!"
Liu Feng chuckled, gazing up at the quiet starry sky. He then added, "Do you think the stars in the sky resemble Beast Tamers who are constantly guarding us?"
"Teacher, no need for a lecture!"
Chen Shu stated, "I definitely won't become a Zhen Ling Army soldier!"
Liu Feng chuckled wryly. "That wasn't my intention. I just hope you can cause fewer troubles! I don't want to be taken away by the Zhen Ling Bureau mid-lecture!"
"..."
Chen Shu nodded. "Don't worry, teacher, I won't easily stir up trouble!"
Liu Feng stopped in his tracks and said, "That's good. Let's head back!"
The two parted ways, and Chen Shu made his way towards Dormitory Building 1.
"Huh?"
As Chen Shu reached the first floor, he immediately heard movement from upstairs.
"Is something happening?"
He cautiously ascended to the second floor, hearing voices from above.
"We guys have been waiting for you for almost a month. Where's that kid Chen Shu?!"
A familiar voice boomed, seemingly filled with anger.
Chen Shu's vision immediately presented him with options.
[Option 1: Act directly to aid A Liang and Wang Jue. Completion reward: Abundant Beast Taming Power.]
[Option 2: Take out your phone and quietly arrange a funeral service for the two. Completion reward: Gain the title 'Dog Among Dogs'. Wearing effect: Increase the obedience of Erha by 10.]
[Option 3: Call for backup and attack together when everyone is present. Completion reward: Slime's movement speed +5%.]
Chen Shu silently opened his combat backpack and instinctively reached for his phone...
He paused for a moment, put down his phone, and then took out his familiar specialized weapon.
Just then, more commotion erupted from upstairs.
"Damn it, just wait until I become Black Iron rank, then I'll beat you to death!"
Outside dormitory 333, four senior students had subdued Wang Jue and A Liang. They were none other than Yu Jiang and his three companions, who Chen Shu had thoroughly thrashed at the Beast Taming Hall previously.
A Liang and Wang Jue were pinned against the wall, unable to break free. Although A Liang possessed martial arts skills, his physical fitness lagged behind. He was naturally no match for four Black Iron rank individuals, and could only resort to harsh words.
"A bunch of new students, how dare you be so bold?"
Yu Jiang's eyes burned with hatred. He had been looking for an opportunity to regain his honor, but the new students' military training had kept him waiting.
"Still thinking of becoming Black Iron rank? Do you think we'll stop progressing just because you are?"
Wang Yangchen crossed his arms, sneering. "As long as you are our juniors, you will always be suppressed by us. Understand?"
"Where's Chen Shu? Did he die in the异空间 (other dimension)?"
Another person, impatient, tapped Wang Jue's head.
Yu Jiang clasped his hands across his chest, exuding an imposing aura, and declared, "Anyone who dares to provoke people from 103, we will make them..."
Bang!
Before he could finish speaking, Yu Jiang's body flew outwards, finally landing face-first on the ground in a dog-like posture...
"Who?!"
Wang Yangchen reacted instantly, but in that same moment, a dark shadow appeared before his eyes.
"What the heck is that!"
He was immediately covered by a urea bag. He struggled with all his might, but it was in vain.
Bang!
Chen Shu delivered another kick, sending him flying and crashing into Yu Jiang.
The other two, not rushing forward, quickly retreated and moved to help Yu Jiang and Wang Yangchen.
"Chen Shu, you finally dare to show yourself?"
Yu Jiang rubbed his backside. Being kicked away right after issuing a threat was quite embarrassing.
Chen Shu sneered and replied,
"What do you mean 'dare'? Do you really think I'm afraid of you four trash?"
"I'd like to see who gave you the courage!"
Yu Jiang and his three companions' expressions turned cold. A four-on-one situation would be an easy victory. As for Wang Jue and A Liang, with their ordinary physical condition, they were of little consequence.
"You guys really aren't going to run?"
Chen Shu's lips curled into a cold smile, and another blue urea bag appeared in his left hand.
The four men's expressions stiffened, and Wang Yangchen, in particular, instinctively showed fear.
He warned, "Be careful, that bag is poisonous! You can't even dodge it!"