The following day arrived.
Leng Jianfeng's spirits were at an all-time low.
After wrestling with his thoughts throughout the night, Leng Jianfeng kept his promise and ruthlessly shaved off his full beard.
As he gazed upon his clean-shaven reflection, a simmering rage brewed within him.
FUCKK! What kind of man am I now, devoid of even a hint of bravery?
Return to me, my full beard! Restore my true essence of manhood!
Leng Jianfeng seethed silently as he vowed to settle the score with that wretched scoundrel, Ling Feng. He resolved to devise a fitting plan to reclaim his lost dignity.
Navigating the streets, Leng Jianfeng couldn't shake the feeling of disapproving glares directed his way. Left with no choice, he hid his face beneath a cloak.
The feeling of being clean-shaven made him uncomfortably exposed!
Finally, Leng Jianfeng arrived at the training ground, where those little bastards had been eagerly awaiting him. They were all curious about how Leng Jianfeng, without his beard, would look.
What would the cold Devil Instructor look like without his full beard?
"Come on, Instructor Leng, that's not fair! Remove your cloak!"
"Yeah, it's totally cheating! How are we supposed to know if you've shaved or not?"
Before Leng Jianfeng could even get settled, the students erupted into a chorus of protests, leaving him no room for negotiation.
Just then, Su Qingxuan strolled over gracefully. She caught sight of Leng Jianfeng on the platform and blinked her bright eyes in confusion. "Instructor Leng, why are you wearing a cloak to class?"
Leng Jianfeng's face flushed red with anger and his teeth itched with frustration. He then tore off the cloak from his head. "There, have a good look! You little bastards, remember this!"
Leng Jianfeng felt bitterness in his heart. My reputation is going to take a nosedive!
Leng Jianfeng tossed the cloak high, unveiling a visage that defied expectations—it bore not ruggedness, but rather a hint of delicacy.
His skin had darkened slightly, but he remained undeniably handsome!
"Sheesh, I can't believe the monster instructor looks !"
"Wow, Instructor Leng looks so handsome. Am I still half asleep?"
Some female students even swooned. Leng Jianfeng's sturdy physique, paired with his appearance, made him an undeniably masculine heartthrob!
But, who knew how this guy's mind worked? He even kept that unsightly full beard. Even Yan Cangtian rejected him because of his strange taste in aesthetics.
Leng Jianfeng's eyes widened at the students' remarks.
Damn, are these guys blind? A man without a beard is considered effeminate, you know?
However, when he saw Su Qingxuan too showing a hint of surprise, he chuckled and gloated to himself. Instructor Leng, I didn't expect you to look handsome without your beard. Hehe!
Leng Jianfeng instinctively touched his chin and burst into laughter. "Haha, I've known all along. That's why I intentionally hid my handsome face. After all, who am I? Leng Jianfeng, the most handsome guy at Tianwei Academy! Hahaha..."
A few black lines formed on Su Qingxuan's forehead.
The female students who had been swooning sighed.
He may be handsome, but his brains aren't quite there...
Ling Feng chuckled to himself as he touched his nose, finding it amusing. If this guy had a bit more normal taste, he'd probably already be Yan Cangtian's disciple.
Su Qingxuan shook her head, stepped forward, and said softly, "The students who ranked in the top ten in this Hunting Competition, please join Instructor Leng and me at the Hall of Rewards and Punishments."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Leng Jianfeng finally caught on and quickly commanded, "The rest of you, carry eight hundred pounds and give me one hundred twenty laps! Wang Yishan, you're in charge!"
Despite often receiving criticism from Leng Jianfeng, Wang Yishan admired him greatly and vowed to become a man like him.
"Alright." Leng Jianfeng glanced at Ling Feng and the others, and then declared, "Let's go, you little bastards. Follow me!"
In no time, the group arrived at the core area of Tianwei Academy.
The Hall of Rewards and Punishments held significant importance within the academy. After reaching earth-tier, students could undertake various tasks assigned by mentors and directors. Completing these tasks earned them points, which could be exchanged for items from the academy's inventory.
Outside the hall, several teams had already gathered, each led by instructors from different departments.
It had to be acknowledged that the team led by Leng Jianfeng and Su Qingxuan comprised six students, which was a notably large lineup.
It was worth noting that there were only ten spots for first-tier students in each tier. For East Court alone to have six students in the top ten was undoubtedly remarkable.
Leng Jianfeng wore a smug expression as he looked around at the envious instructors, and was unable to resist greeting them in an enthusiastic manner.
"Damn, Old Li? What happened? Your North Court only managed to produce two students in the top ten? That's too few!
"Oh, look who it is, Instructor Wang! Your Central Court's mystical-tier students didn't even fill all five spots. Tsk, tsk, tsk...
"Instructor Wu, only one student? Let me pity you for three seconds!"
As soon as Leng Jianfeng spoke, cockiness oozed from his words. The nearby instructors glared at him with frustration, but refrained from reacting.
Su Qingxuan, Ling Feng, and the others trailed behind Leng Jianfeng, unable to help but cover their foreheads.
This guy's ability to mock is too formidable!
Suddenly, Leng Jianfeng spotted Li Muqing, an instructor from West Court, with whom they had clashed in the past.
Behind Li Muqing, there was only one female student, making them appear rather feeble amidst the crowd.
However, they didn't evade Leng Jianfeng's notice.
"Hey, Instructor Li Muqing!" Leng Jianfeng strode forward, casting a quick glance at the student behind Li Muqing. He chuckled, "So, someone from West Court made it to the top ten. Not bad, not bad. I thought your West Court wouldn't stand a chance and would be completely filtered out..."
"You!" Li Muqing glared fiercely at Leng Jianfeng, clenching his fists tightly.
"Oops, I slipped out the truth unintentionally. My apologies. Actually, we in East Court didn't have many in the top ten either. Just six. Hahahaha..."
Li Muqing averted his gaze from Leng Jianfeng, and then swung his sleeve and turned away.
He dreaded that another glance at him might provoke him into action.
"Alright, Instructor Leng, ease up for a moment."
Ling Feng gave Leng Jianfeng's sleeve a tug and then shifted his gaze towards the steps leading to the Hall of Rewards and Punishments. There, a serious-looking elder, accompanied by a few young students, was making a tardy entrance.
Among these students, Ling Feng spotted two familiar faces: Lin Xian'er and her senior sister.
Therefore, the leader of the group, the elder, was likely Lin Xian'er's teacher—the same person who had once illicitly altered his grades, Vice-Director Tong Chengtai.