Watch out! Something's wrong with this guard.

Almost everyone stared wide-eyed at the final answer given by the light screen.

"They...didn't choose anyone?"

Lin San was quite surprised by this unexpected result. Even the corners of his mouth, which had been smirking, turned down at this moment. He raised his hand to wipe his eyes, but the result was still the same.

"Why...why?" Lin San murmured, unable to comprehend such an ending.

The others were naturally also very puzzled and began to whisper among themselves.

"Yes! Why is that?"

“That’s right. I can understand those mediocre students from before. Although Lin San is a bit pretentious, he is still a good prospect. Since the teacher-student mutual selection meeting is to give outstanding students a chance, why not choose Lin San?”

"Hey buddy, who are you calling a freak?"

On the other side, Lu Yunshi and the others exchanged glances. Even they were somewhat surprised. No matter what, it shouldn't be that no one was chosen. It seemed like there was some kind of shady deal going on.

"Cough cough!"

Just then, a coughing sound suddenly came from above the square. Everyone paused their brief confusion and looked at the light screen. The one who made the sound was the chess teacher.

"Um... although I'm surprised, I still have to say this so the students won't misunderstand: I thought the cooking teacher would make a choice, which is why I didn't choose."

Upon hearing this, the other teachers seemed to have found an opportunity and all began to chime in with their agreement.

"Yes, that's what I think too."

"It's a pity, but there's nothing we can do about it."

At this very moment, somewhere in the academy, a boy who looked to be only about ten years old gazed through the void at the silent light screen and muttered to himself in a helpless tone.

"Who knew that woman didn't choose it? We finally got a material for alchemy, and we were thinking of not competing with her for it."

After a brief silence in the square, Lin San took a step forward, his gaze fixed firmly on the light screen of the cooking teacher.

"Cooking teacher, may I ask why?"

"Sure!" the cooking teacher replied.

"Then why didn't you choose me?" Lin San asked hurriedly.

There was a long silence on the other side of the light screen, followed by a sigh that reached everyone's ears. "Your black cauldron is not made of ordinary materials, and your alchemy techniques are also very sophisticated. I think you already have a teacher behind you. I have no interest in instructing someone else's apprentice. Can you accept this reason?"

"Can......"

Lin San wanted to say something, but was ruthlessly interrupted by the cooking teacher.

"No buts, young man. Considering your talent, I can make an exception and give you another chance to study under another teacher. But there is no place for you here. If you are not willing, then forget it."

The cook didn't continue speaking, but his tone at the end was no longer as calm as before, clearly showing his impatience with Lin San's persistence.

Seeing this, Lin San clenched his fists and could only grit his teeth and nod.

"Then... thank you very much for your gift, teacher."

After saying that, he turned his head and chose Teacher Chopping Wood. Teacher Chopping Wood was also stunned for a moment when he saw this, but he had no reason to refuse an extra student with good talent, and he accepted him smoothly.

The unexpected farce came to a brief end, and the conference continued. After five or six people took turns, it was finally Li Hongying's turn to step onto the stage next to Lu Yunshi. Her exquisite and energetic appearance and aura immediately attracted the attention of many old lechers in the square. Many of them had already begun to consider whether to abandon their faith and establish a new sect.

Li Hongying stood in the center of the square, looking somewhat nervous. She took several deep breaths before loudly introducing herself.

"My name is Li Hongying, I am in the late stage of Body Tempering, and I already have someone I like, so please do not disturb me."

"Oh~~~"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sixth and seventh brothers immediately looked at Lu Yunshi with mocking eyes.

A hint of surprise flashed across Lu Yunshi's eyes, then his thoughts became somewhat complicated, and finally a helpless smile appeared on his face.

"This girl actually has someone she likes."

The two men were stunned by what they heard, but they tacitly refrained from speaking at that moment. Just then, the host's voice rang out, drawing their attention back to the presenter.

"Haha, it seems this lovely student is very confident in her appearance. So, what questions would you like to ask the teachers next?"

Li Hongying shrugged, somewhat nonchalantly saying, "No problem, please, teachers, begin your test of me."

The teachers above fell silent for a moment, realizing that this girl was also someone who didn't follow the usual path.

The teachers seemed to have communicated in some way, and a full minute passed before the toy-making teacher gave Li Hongying her test. A puppet was sent out from the light screen and landed in front of Li Hongying.

"Alright then, use your strongest power to destroy the puppet in front of you, and let us see your strength."

Li Hongying nodded upon hearing this, but her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Lu Yunshi's direction. She saw him looking at her with a smile, nodding slightly, and seemingly saying something. She knew what it was.

"come on!"

"okay, I get it."

Li Hongying drew her longsword without any concealment, unleashing all her power. To the average students in the Nascent Soul Realm, this strength was nothing special, but from the perspective of the Body Tempering Realm, Li Hongying's displayed strength was undoubtedly beyond the norm.

Several teachers who had been secretly observing Li Hongying nodded in approval of her performance.

Although the puppet was just an ordinary puppet, the teachers were very perceptive. They could easily glean information about Li Hongying from her attacks, and this information would naturally influence their judgment of her.

The host, who was standing in mid-air, nodded slightly upon seeing this, only then remembering that the other person was the first place winner in the elementary student assessment.

Although the ranking in the elementary school exam does not fully represent ability, it is only a partial one. To get first place, one must have exceptional abilities.

"Shh!"

After the sword strike, the puppet finally shattered. The teachers behind the light screen nodded slightly, each having their own thoughts.

Soon, in the next phase, four of the teachers made their choices regarding Li Hongying, hoping to accept her as their student.

The four teachers are specializing in swordsmanship, calligraphy, woodcutting, and physical exercise.

"Hey, what are you three doing getting involved? This girl is using a sword, have some common sense!" The swordsmanship teacher's unfriendly voice rang out.

"The hand that holds a sword may not be able to hold it forever. A sword is just a weapon. If I want to, I can make her use a pen as a blade. Within words, there is a power far beyond the way of the sword," the calligraphy teacher said calmly.

"Well... anyway, girl, just choose me. All those swords and pens are useless. Follow me, and I'll help you improve your strength as quickly as possible. If you're willing, I'll take you as my goddaughter and even host your wedding in the future."

"I'm telling you, who would choose any of you random people? You'd be better off with me. I can feed you eight meals a day, and I guarantee I'll fatten you up."

Upon hearing what the physical education teacher said at the end, Li Hongying shook her head without hesitation.

"I don't want to, you'll make people eat shit."