Outside the Fighting Spirit Arena, a large group of young boys and girls had gathered, numbering around a hundred.
These individuals were all members of the freshman Class Nine, with the exception of Wang Dong, who was a special case.
She was Huo Yuhao's roommate and had rushed to the arena upon hearing that he was going to face off against a fifth-year student.
Initially, she had come expecting to see Huo Yuhao get beaten, but to her surprise, he had defeated the fifth-year student with ease.
"This guy... is he really that strong?" Wang Dong muttered to herself, her eyes flickering with curiosity as she glanced at Huo Yuhao, who was now surrounded by his classmates.
At that moment, Huo Yuhao's voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention. "Classmates, your vice-class monitor, that's me, has just won two Mystic Water Pills!
I believe you all know what the Mystic Water Pill is, so I won't bother explaining.
These two pills will be awarded to the two students who put on the best talent performances at the freshman banquet!"
His words left the entire Class Nine in stunned silence. The Mystic Water Pill was an incredibly valuable resource, not only because of its exorbitant price but also because it was often out of stock and nearly impossible to obtain.
It was a treasure that could enhance one's soul power and even improve innate talent by increasing one's innate soul power by a level.
"Mr. Huo is amazing!" someone exclaimed, and soon the entire class erupted into cheers.
The prospect of showcasing their talents for a chance to win such a prize was thrilling.
Most of the students at Shrek Academy came from noble backgrounds and were well-versed in various arts like music, dance, calligraphy, and painting.
For them, performing at a banquet was second nature.
Meanwhile, the surrounding students from other classes and even some upperclassmen who witnessed the scene couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
Not only was Class Nine holding a class banquet, but they were also offering Mystic Water Pills as rewards, two of them, no less!
The sheer extravagance of it left many feeling envious and even a little bitter.
As the excitement buzzed through the crowd, Mu Jin, the class teacher, stepped forward with a frown.
She placed a hand on Huo Yuhao's shoulder and said, "Yuhao, the Mystic Water Pill is an incredibly valuable resource. Its primary function is to enhance a soul master's innate talent. With two pills, wouldn't it be better for you and Hua Huo to each take one? Why give them away?"
As a teacher, Mu Jin knew she shouldn't interfere, especially after Huo Yuhao had already made his decision.
However, she felt it was his duty to remind Huo Yuhao to use such precious resources wisely.
The Mystic Water Pill could provide a significant boost to Huo Yuhao and Hua Huo, far more than it could for the other students.
Her words caused a ripple of disappointment to spread through Class Nine.
They understood the logic behind Mu Jin's suggestion, the pills were, after all, the spoils of Huo Yuhao's victory, and it made sense for him and Hua Huo to use them to maximize their potential.
"Yes, deputy monitor," one of the students spoke hesitantly, "maybe you should reconsider..."
Before the student could finish his words, Huo Yuhao waved his hand, interrupting him. He then turned to Mu Jin and said, "Teacher, I know you mean well. But Hua Huo and I are the vice-class monitor and class monitor of Class 9.
This is the choice of our classmates and your choice, teacher. Since we have been chosen, we naturally have to take on the responsibilities of monitor and vice monitor!
There are now 100 students in Class 9. After three months, I hope there will still be 100 students, and no one will be eliminated.
These two Mystic Water Pills can only provide a little help to the two students. This is our intention and our responsibility!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent, and the way everyone looked at Huo Yuhao changed.
What a responsibility…
"This kid... this kid..." An elder from the Sea God Pavilion pointed at Huo Yuhao but was unable to say anything else.
"Such a character, such a great talent! Shrek will be worry-free for at least three hundred years! Invest. We must invest heavily in him and Hua Huo. As long as we can keep him, Shrek will reach an even more glorious peak under his leadership!"
Shrek has a lot of resources, but it will not invest in a student casually.
But Huo Yuhao is different; he is the one whom adults recognize. Even without that person's recognition, his character, talent, and strength are enough for the academy to place a heavy bet on him!
"Teacher, for the sake of fairness and justice, I will leave these two Mystic Water Pills with you. After the banquet is over, everyone will vote to select the two students with the best talents, and then you will distribute the Mystic Water Pills." Huo Yuhao handed two porcelain bottles to Mu Jin, who subconsciously took them.
By the time she came to her senses, Huo Yuhao had already walked away with Hua Huo.
"Vice monitor, he really..."
The students in Class 9 looked at the departing figures of Huo Yuhao and Hua Huo with extremely unstable emotions and interesting expressions on their faces.
On the playground, Huo Yuhao glanced sideways, exchanged glances with Hua Huo, and smiled at each other.
"Little Black Hair, you are really something!" Hua Huo gave Huo Yuhao a thumbs up and continued, "That Mystic Water Pill, such a crude mixture of medicinal materials, even if it was given to Lady Hua Huo, Lady Hua Huo would despise it."
The Mystic Water Pill?
Hua Huo only took one look at it and felt disgusted.
Even if this kind of thing was fed to the dogs, the dogs wouldn't eat it!
"But you can make use of it and win people's hearts."
What class monitor and vice class monitor... Didn't she know what Huo Yuhao was thinking?
The appearance of two Mystic Water Pills was enough to keep the students at the party a little longer, waiting for someone to arrive. It was really clever...
After hearing this, Huo Yuhao remained calm and said seriously, "Hua Huo, they are my beloved relatives, friends, brothers, and classmates. Every word I say is true and sincere!"
Hua Huo waved her hand casually and said, "Okay, I believe every word you say!"
"Is this true or false?"
"Guess what, Little Black Hair!" Hua Huo leaned close to Huo Yuhao's ear and whispered.
"No, serious people always lose first. I really want to win for once," Huo Yuhao shook his head and said seriously.
As they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the dormitory building.
Both Huo Yuhao and Hua Huo simply ignored the dormitory manager, Mu En.
"How about Lady Hua Huo letting you win once?" Hua Huo grabbed Huo Yuhao and stood in front of him.
Her height was a bit of a disadvantage, and she had to look up to meet Huo Yuhao's eyes.
Mu En, who was lying not far away, closed his eyes and sighed.
He lamented that he was getting old and couldn't stand the tone of young people anymore.
The relationship between these two young ones really made him nostalgic for the past.