CHAPTER 34 — "Instructor Meiying's Hellish Training (And Yifan's Suffering)"
At dawn, the Top 10 gathered at the private training courtyard, specially prepared by Azure Dragon Academy for its most elite students.
The air shimmered with dense spirit mist.Training puppets stood ready.Aura detectors hummed in the background.
And standing at the center—
Instructor Lan Meiying, in her tight combat outfit, arms crossed, smiling like a goddess who enjoyed chaos.
"Good morning, little prodigies," she said sweetly."Are you ready for my training?"
Chen Wulian whispered to Long Hao:"She's smiling like she's going to kill us."
Long Hao nodded."She is."
Instructor Meiying clapped lightly.
"Alright!Let's start with evaluating your strengths and weaknesses."
Her eyes swept across the group.
Chen Wulian
She poked his chest — HARD.
THUD.
Her finger left a dent on the ground, but not on him.
"Strength: good.Weakness: brain."
Chen nodded proudly."Yes."
Long Hao:"…You didn't deny it?"
Ouyang Xue'er
Meiying circled her like a hawk.
"Divine Frost Soul. Terrifying potential.Weakness: You get distracted by someone."
Xue'er stiffened.
Everyone looked at Long Hao.
Long Hao blinked."…Why me?"
Xue'er turned pink."I— DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT!"
Bai Qianlan
Instructor Meiying tapped Bai's forehead gently.
"Your illusions border on divine class.Weakness: You hide your emotions too much."
Bai Qianlan stayed silent.
Her illusion petals trembled.
Ouyang whispered:"She's shy~"
Bai gave her a death stare.
Ling Yifan
Now Instructor Meiying smirked.
"My favorite part."
She slowly walked toward him.Each step seemed to echo.Ling Yifan's composure cracked instantly.
When she leaned down near his face—
His soul nearly left his body.
"Y–Yes, Instructor…?"
She traced a finger around his spear.
"Your form is flawless.Your talent is divine.Strength: power, precision.Weakness: lack of emotional control."
She leaned closer.
"Especially around women."
Ling Yifan:"W–W–WHAT???"
His face turned scarlet.
Chen Wulian burst out laughing.Long Hao smirked.
Bai Qianlan's eyes narrowed dangerously.
Instructor Meiying winked at Yifan."Cute."
Ling Yifan fainted halfway.
Long Hao
Meiying finally walked up to Long Hao.
She stopped.Stared.Tilted her head.
"You're… interesting."
Ouyang stepped closer immediately.Bai stepped closer too.
Chen Wulian whispered:"Uh oh."
Instructor Meiying circled Long Hao slowly.
"Strength: adaptability, hidden potential, terrifying instinct."
She leaned closer.
"Weakness:You hide too much."
Long Hao:"…That's the point."
She grinned."I like a student who knows his flaws."
Xue'er puffed her cheeks.Bai Qianlan glared lightly.
Meiying smirked knowingly.
THE CHAOS UNLEASHES
The instructor snapped her fingers.
Puppets activated.Illusion fields ignited.Targets flew.
And then—
"GO!"
Chaos Time.
Ling Yifan's suffering continues
Every time he fought, Instructor Meiying would appear behind him—
"Fix your stance, darling~"
Ling Yifan:"AHHHH STOP CALLING ME DARLING!!"
Long Hao and Chen Wulian were rolling on the floor laughing.
Chen wiped tears."I've never seen him suffer this much!"
Long Hao:"…He might die before the competition."
Ouyang Xue'er smirked."Bai, you should confess to him before Meiying steals him."
Bai nearly exploded."I— I— STOP TALKING!"
Illusion petals erupted around her.
During drills:
Ouyang:"You're slowing down. Need help?"
Bai:"No. You need help."
Ouyang:"Stubborn ice block."
Bai:"Jealous bunny."
Long Hao:"…Why."
Instructor:"Punch lightly."
Chen:
BOOOOM—!!!Puppet explodes into dust.
"That was light."
Instructor sighed."Of course."
Instructor:"Hit the moving target."
Long Hao vanished—Reappeared behind it—Target shredded to pieces.
Instructor raised an eyebrow.
"…You scare me."
Long Hao blinked."Why."
After two hours of hellish but comedic training, Instructor Meiying clapped her hands.
"Alright, sweethearts!Gather around."
The Top 10 formed a circle, breathing heavily.
Ouyang Xue'er leaned lightly on Long Hao.Bai Qianlan stared at Ling Yifan's still-red cheeks.Chen Wulian flexed for no reason.Ling Yifan avoided direct eye contact with Meiying.
Instructor Meiying crossed her arms proudly.
"You all performed well. Now—"
Vice-Dean Rui Jin walked in.
The atmosphere shifted.
"It is time to decide…"He said gravely.
"Who will be the Captain of the Azure Dragon Academy team."
Everyone held their breath.
Chen Wulian whispered:"Please not me. Please not me."
Ouyang's eyes flicked toward Long Hao.Bai Qianlan glanced between Long Hao and Yifan.Ling Yifan straightened his back.Long Hao remained expressionless.
Instructor Meiying smiled.
Rui Jin lifted his hand.
"And now…"
The room froze.
"The Captain for the Azure Dragon Academy team will be—"
[CHAPTER ENDS]