After this middle-aged tutor stepped down, the instructors who followed were almost all the same.

The tutors selected by Tianyi Academy, at least in terms of teaching ethics, were quite decent.

If Dugu Tian didn't have some skills, many tutoring methods in the academy would require his guidance.

With such an attitude, he might have been thrown out of Tianyi Academy long ago.

It wasn't until late afternoon that Dugu Tian arrived leisurely.

The other tutors, weren't they all waiting here early?

But Dugu Tian, who regarded this end-of-month examination as a waste of time, came unwillingly.

Still as slovenly as ever, perhaps in Dugu Tian's eyes, his outfit had a bit of the air of an expert.

Most of the other students had finished their examinations.

As before, Dugu Tian was the last to conduct the examination.

Holding a long saber in his hand, Dugu Tian stepped with relaxed strides into the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

This seemed less like an examination and more like a peer competition, a competition with swords facing each other.

Seeing him like this, quite a few instructors behind couldn't stand it and couldn't help speaking up.

"Mr. Dugu, it's just a monthly examination, they're just young kids, why do you have to..."

Before they could finish their words, Dugu Tian turned his head and gave them a sideways glance.

"These are the students under my name. How to conduct the examination doesn't require your input.

Do you think your skills are a cut above mine?"

With just one sentence, the level of discipline was so raised that who could persuade further?

The instructor who just spoke looked a little upset, thought for a moment, and still spoke again: "Your students under you, it's been half a year, and they haven't been out for any training...

Aren't you harming them by doing this?"

In response, Dugu Tian still acted as if it was only natural.

"This can't be blamed on me. If they can't pass the exam, is that something to be attributed to me?

If they go out for training despite not being strong enough and lose their lives, then what?

It's better to meditate in the academy."

Dugu Tian stood in the center of the Martial Arts Arena, his face filled with arrogance.

He, Dugu Tian, came over from Mountain Sea Academy as a tutor.

His standpoint was what mattered, and what other tutors said was just trivial opinions.

After finishing a round of words, Dugu Tian didn't concern himself with others and looked over at Shen Han and the other three.

"After boasting so much last night, now is the opportunity to spar with me, aren't you eager?"

With this sentence from Dugu Tian, Chai Haifu and the other two's faces instantly turned pale.

The drunken words said yesterday, he actually heard them...

Dugu Tian, who was already heavy-handed, would probably be even more ruthless now.

Without waiting for them to step forward, Shen Han quickly leaped forward first.

With Dugu Tian wielding a weapon, naturally, Shen Han also drew his own long sword.

The gleam of the sword was sharp, appearing to carry more dignity than Dugu Tian's long saber.

Seeing this scene, everyone seemed to pause for a moment.

They realized, it seemed Shen Han was going to spar with Dugu Tian, not merely defend...

A student at this age, how could he be a match for a tutor...

This clearly was an act of impetuousness.

This sparring might result in serious injuries.

From among the observing tutors, Mr. Zhong, who had spoken earlier, couldn't help but speak up.

"Enough!

Dugu Tian, you just intend to be lazy, unwilling to take the students out for training, isn't it?

If you don't lead, I, Zhong Nan, will lead them, letting all four accompany me, is that alright?

If anything happens, I, Zhong Nan, will naturally know how to take responsibility!"

Upon hearing this, a hopeful expression appeared on the faces of Chai Haifu and the others.

However, in front of so many people, how could Dugu Tian possibly agree?

Agreeing would only confirm his desire to slack off.

"These are my students, do you need to help me lead them?

If they can't pass the examination, they aren't allowed out for training. This is the academy's rule.

If their skills are truly insufficient, and they lose their lives outside, how can you take responsibility?

Bring them back to life?"

Leaving these words behind, Dugu Tian was resolute.

Even because of the intervention of other tutors, he harbored some anger in his heart.

At this moment, Shen Han was gathering qi.

Seizing the time while speaking, a line of small purple letters appeared on Dugu Tian's long saber.

[Sturdy and Sharp Long Saber]

Extract!

As he held his breath, the purple descriptor fell off and floated into his consciousness.

Then, plucking out a gray descriptor and casting it out.

Infusing it onto Dugu Tian's long saber, [Inferior Long Saber].

A hint of rust was faintly visible on the long saber.

But at times like this, Dugu Tian was not focused on his weapon.

Seeing Dugu Tian in such a state, many tutors in Tianyi Academy looked at him with disdain.

This behavior already indicated poor character.

As a tutor for students, not thinking about protecting his students.

Treating them in such a manner was truly the tragedy of their lives.

"Let's all be vigilant. If Dugu Tian acts too harshly, try to shield him as much as possible.

After the examination, let's meet with the academy's headmaster and discuss."

Mr. Zhong furrowed his brows, looking at Dugu Tian with eyes full of contempt.

The other tutors present, after glancing at Dugu Tian, nodded as well.

With this individual's questionable character, none were willing to associate with him.

But in Dugu Tian's eyes, he was the most isolated and lofty mountain.

He never really fit in with the other tutors.

Surrounding students observed with sympathy.

Qiu Shuyin, who once guided Shen Han, was also present.

Noticing Qiu Shuyin's gaze on Shen Han, a mischievous smile appeared on his friend's face beside him.

"Isn't he that nobleman from the other day~

And you said you're not interested, yet your eyes are almost glued to him~"

Facing her friend's teasing, Qiu Shuyin turned her head, giving her a sidelong look.

"What nonsense are you talking about, he is Shen Ye's cousin, the one Su Jinyu arranged a marriage with, that's him."

Hearing this from Qiu Shuyin, her friend beside her appeared surprised.

"So it's him, more handsome than I imagined, even better-looking than Shen Ye~"

Her friend's assessment was actually quite objective.

In terms of looks, indeed it was so.

But in Great Wei, at least for men, looks weren't of primary importance.

"Shuyin, actually Shen Han looks rather fine, I heard he reached the eightieth floor on Stepping into the Thousand Autumns.

You could consider it, there's no need to cling solely to Shen Ye."

In response, Qiu Shuyin immediately refused.

"If Su Jinyu doesn't like him and wants to call off the engagement, there's no way I, Qiu Shuyin, would want him.

The main reason I'm helping him is to make Su Jinyu uneasy.

If Dugu Tian turns too harsh, I'll ask Uncle Hao to protect him."

As they spoke, in the center of the Martial Arts Arena, Dugu Tian made his move.

"Thought!"

With just one word uttered, ripples rose within the arena.

The waves surged, making it difficult even to stand firm for the unskilled.

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