I've caught up to the 53rd place in the monthly votes, and I've surpassed more than ten books in one go. Thanks to all the students, I also want to thank Cortech for giving me 100000 Qidian coins!
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After saying that, Zhen Congming ran into the elementary school with his new backpack on his back, not bothering to explain anything to Hao Ren.
Looking at Zhen Congming's back, Hao Ren was about to ask him how his relationship with Wu Luoxue was going this summer. However, from the sad look on this guy's face, Hao Ren knew that there was no breakthrough.
Hao Ren went back to East Ocean University and ate in the cafeteria before going to the classroom for his first class.
Xie Yujia and the Lu sisters were already in the classroom, and they waved at Hao Ren when they saw him.
Hao Ren sat down in the seat reserved by them and was about to speak when Xie Yujia reported, "I've asked around about Xu Ke. He is the top student in City North First High School, and he got the sixth highest score in the science subjects in East Ocean City. He got full marks in both physics and mathematics, and he has good grades in school. However, I'm not sure why he chose to apply for East Ocean University instead of other universities in Beijing."
"Um …" Hao Ren thought about it for a few seconds and didn't find anything special.
"Also, some gossip," Xie Yujia continued, "He is quite popular in school, and many girls are pursuing him. However, he doesn't date any girls. I feel like he doesn't spend much time on his studies. He attends all the competitions of the Principal's Track Team, but he doesn't attend training often. Also, he plays baseball and practices in a baseball club every weekend. That's why many girls go to watch him play. "
Hao Ren nodded, feeling like Xu Ke's high school life was quite simple.
"Then … where does he live? Does he have a family?" Hao Ren asked.
"I'm not sure about that, but I feel like he comes from a rich family. The girls in his grade all say that he has the temperament of a gentle and rich young master. Besides, baseball isn't a popular sport. Some people say that he lived abroad before middle school, and he came back with his family and enrolled in City North First High School. "
Xie Yujia told him everything she had heard about the incident.
She was curious why Hao Ren would ask about a junior who was in the same high school as Hao Ren. She wondered if there were any grudges between them in the past.
"We need to investigate this guy more. He said that he is only at mid-tier Dui-level," Hao Ren said.
"Dui-level?" Xie Yujia was surprised, not expecting Xu Ke to be a dragon cultivator. She had reached the low-tier of the Foundation Establishment Realm and was on the path of cultivation. The Life-Death Notes that the old Grandma gave her could help her sense nature. Therefore, even if she couldn't tell the realms of the dragon cultivators on campus, she could tell if they were cultivators or not.
However, she didn't sense any nature essence fluctuation from Xu Ke, so she thought he was an ordinary student.
"He's the one who called Gongzi in the classroom last time, right? His dragon core is fluctuating, and we can't see through his realm," Lu Linlin and Lu Lili interrupted.
"Yeah." Hao Ren gritted his teeth. If necessary, he would test his strength.
The metal-elemental dragon clan was the most special among the dragon clans. Whether it was their cultivation method or their organizational structure, they were very different from the other four dragon clans. That was why even the Dragon God Shrine couldn't control the metal-elemental dragon clan, let alone investigate the background of a metal-elemental cultivator.
Besides, Hao Ren didn't want to use the Dragon God Shrine's intelligence system since he hadn't fully understood the Mystic Water Sword Techniques yet. If the Dragon God Shrine got involved and leaked the information about the Mystic Water Sword Techniques, the situation would be even more troublesome.
The Mystic Water Sword Techniques were extremely profound, and he couldn't see what was behind it if he didn't have enough cultivation strength. Hao Ren didn't want this technique to get out of his hands.
From what Xu Ke said, he and his master were interested in the Light Splitting Sword Shadow Scroll and wanted to take it for research. However, it was related to his and Zhao Kuo's safety, so they couldn't let it go.
The most important technique was a cultivator's life, especially Hao Ren's sword technique. If his opponent found a flaw in the technique, he wouldn't even know how he died.
Although Zhao Kuo had a bad temper, she was on the same side as Hao Ren. That was why Zhao Kuo's cultivation of the Light Splitting Sword Shadow Scroll wouldn't be a threat to Hao Ren. Instead, she could help Hao Ren. However, Zhao Guang wouldn't show the Light Splitting Sword Shadow Scroll to other cultivators.
"Should I … ask someone else?" Xie Yujia asked when she saw Hao Ren's serious expression.
"No need." Hao Ren waved his hand.
Xie Yujia only got some information from the school, and the information she got was limited. That was why she asked Huang Xujie to investigate Xu Ke.
This guy had come to apologize in fear yesterday, so he must be terrified. Therefore, he would definitely use all kinds of methods to investigate this matter.
As for whether he would offend or anger Xu Ke, it wasn't Hao Ren's concern. The metal-elemental dragon clan was powerful, but they had to follow the rules and wouldn't kill anyone. It was good to let Huang Xujie suffer a little.
Ding ding ding …
His cell phone rang, and Hao Ren picked it up.
"Brother Hao, the club activity is scheduled at one o 'clock in the afternoon. I sent someone to investigate Xu Ke you mentioned yesterday. He is a new student of the metal-elemental dragon clan. He used to study at City North First High School, and he doesn't have any connections with our circle. That's why we don't have more information on him. He didn't sign up for the Calligraphy Club. If you are worried, I can send some fire-elemental dragon cultivators to keep an eye on him 24 hours a day, "Lu Qi said on the other end of the phone.
"No need. You can't keep an eye on him. I'll come on time in the afternoon. Thank you." Hao Ren hung up.
Lu Qi was indeed meticulous. After Hao Ren mentioned Xu Ke yesterday, he went to investigate Xu Ke's background. However, only Deputy Shrine Master Yue Zilong knew a little about Xu Ke's background, and Lu Qi's investigation wouldn't yield any results.
In a moment, Hao Ren had pulled a few nets, and all of them faced Xu Ke.
Hao Ren believed that Xu Ke had sensed that he was being investigated, and that was the effect Hao Ren wanted.
The class began, and Hao Ren and Xie Yujia went to class while Lu Linlin and Lu Lili played Gomoku on the blank exercise books.
Time flew by, and it was noon soon.
Zhao Yanzi's number suddenly appeared on Hao Ren's phone.
"Ling and I are coming over for lunch. Your treat!" The moment Hao Ren picked up the phone, Zhao Yanzi said on the other end of the phone before hanging up abruptly.
Hao Ren shook his head with a smile. He looked at the time and realized that his class was almost over.
"That's all for today's class. Next, we will assign a few thinking questions …" The teacher on the podium opened the slides.
Xie Yujia picked up a pen and scribbled notes. Hao Ren memorized all the questions with one glance.
Ever since he started cultivating, his memory had increased by more than five times. He had a good memory, and now he had a photographic memory. Therefore, it was a piece of cake for him to memorize exams that required rote memorization.
The four of them walked out of the Academic Building and saw Zhao Yanzi in her school uniform riding over on the back of Ling, who was also in her school uniform.
Their school uniforms were light blue short-sleeved shirts and short skirts, and they were very eye-catching in the crowd.
Screech!
Zhao Yanzi braked and stopped in front of Hao Ren.
She turned to look at Hao Ren and blushed. Then, she immediately put on a fierce expression and said, "Treat me to lunch!"
Zhao Yanzi brought Ling along like a burden. Her purpose was obvious. Zhao Yanzi was too embarrassed to go to Hao Ren alone, so she brought Ling along.
Hao Ren looked at her and thought of the sweet kiss that lasted for a few seconds last night. If it weren't for cultivation, he wouldn't have been able to sleep last night. This was the true meaning of a first kiss. The memories kept repeating, and it stirred his heartstrings.
In fact, Zhao Yanzi was the same. She couldn't sleep last night after returning to her dorm. Therefore, she immediately came to find Hao Ren at noon today.
"Ok, I'll treat you to lunch," Hao Ren looked at her and said with a smile.
Xie Yujia looked at them and felt a little weird, but she couldn't put her finger on it.
The cafeteria was already full of students. Ling accompanied Zhao Yanzi and complained in her mind, "Is the cafeteria of East Ocean University really that good? They dragged me here. I wanted to eat outside with Liu Yuntao."
Seeing Zhao Yanzi's bright eyes looking at Hao Ren, she knew that Zhao Yanzi was here for Uncle. "Humph, you still say you don't like him, but your eyes betray you."
Then, she looked at Hao Ren and snorted lightly. "There are three beauties around him in the university, so he is a playboy! Zhao Yanzi likes him, and it seems like she is a bit infatuated with him. "
She had no idea that Hao Ren and Zhao Yanzi just had their first kiss yesterday even though they looked like an 'old couple'.
Out of the four classes in the morning, Zhao Yanzi had been spacing out in the first two classes and was called out by the teacher several times. However, she was very happy in the last two classes, and Ling was a bit confused. That was the reason.
"This is Hao Ren's little cousin …"
"The fight at the middle school gate yesterday was because of her …"
"I heard that she isn't Hao Ren's cousin but his girlfriend or fiancée …"
"No way. Isn't that the middle school across from us?"
Zhao Yanzi sat at the dining table, and soon, some gossipy girls started talking and pointing at her.
"Zi, they are talking about you," Ling touched Zhao Yanzi's arm and said.
"Let them talk!" Zhao Yanzi wasn't afraid of these university students.
Even her parents admitted Hao Ren's identity, and even her class advisor, Luo Ying, couldn't do anything about it.
"Hey," Ling touched Zhao Yanzi's arm again and said, "Who is that girl next to Uncle? She is very pretty."
Ling's eyes locked onto Xie Yujia who was standing next to Hao Ren in the line.
Xie Yujia was wearing a light-colored dress and didn't put on any makeup. However, her refreshing temperament and elegant beauty were something that middle school girls couldn't achieve.
"Her …" Zhao Yanzi pouted and didn't know how to explain.
"Zi, I think this uncle is also a playboy. You have to be careful. Maybe he will only like you for a while … "Ling reminded Zhao Yanzi out of kindness.
Zhao Yanzi was lively and cute, but Ling knew the thoughts of many guys. They liked her when they pursued her, but it didn't matter when they got her.
Hao Ren had three beauties by his side, and they seemed to be on good terms with him. As Zhao Yanzi's good friend, Ling was a bit worried about her.
Zhao Yanzi was feeling sweet, but she felt a bit down after hearing Ling's words.
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