When Nian Yuchi entered the classroom, everyone was busy with their own things as usual. Some boys shyly greeted her.

Nian Yuchi walked to her seat and sat down. Anqi, sitting beside her, stared wide-eyed as Yuchi moved from the door to her seat.

"Yuchi, are you okay?" Anqi asked, her voice rising slightly in shock.

"Mm, I'm fine, thank you!" Nian Yuchi smiled and waved at her.

"Phew~ Good thing you're okay!" Anqi patted her modest chest in relief.

"By the way, were you rescued by your brother?" Anqi could only think of Nian Xifeng. Though she'd called for help yesterday, when they reached the Yu Family estate, it was shrouded in that Dark Mist. They couldn't get in at all.

"Mm!" Nian Yuchi thought for a moment, then confirmed Anqi's guess.

"So, was the Dark Mist also your brother's doing?" Anqi pressed on. She'd heard of its power and was eager to know if Nian Xifeng was behind it. If he was...

"That probably wasn't him. My brother doesn't have that ability." Though reluctant, Nian Yuchi had to lie to protect him.

Fewer people knowing was better—ideally, no one. Exposing her brother's strength might bring him trouble. As his sister, she couldn't be so irresponsible. She'd already caused him enough hassle; she wouldn't add to his worries.

Besides, her brother hated trouble to begin with.

"Is that so? What a pity!" Anqi's voice dimmed with disappointment, clear in her eyes.

Honestly, Anqi hadn't planned to trouble Nian Xifeng. Even if she confirmed it was him, she wouldn't make it public.

"Mm!" Nian Yuchi just nodded. She didn't want to say more, to avoid revealing too much.

...

"Alright, I'll arrange it for you right away!" Yu Pinglong agreed without hesitation.

"Mm, that's good!" Nian Xifeng was pleased to see him so sensible.

"Then please have a seat and wait a moment!" Yu Pinglong gestured for Nian Xifeng to sit on the sofa.

"Mm!" Nian Xifeng didn't fuss. If he left now, what if they couldn't find him later?

Nian Xifeng sat on the sofa, bored and spacing out.

Yu Pinglong started contacting Ren Lingying, homeroom teacher of Class 2, Grade 1.

Before long, Ren Lingying arrived at the principal's office.

Ren Lingying was a mature woman with long brown hair, exuding a domineering aura. Her ample bust strained against her teacher's uniform. Her long legs were sheathed in black stockings ending just right at the thigh, leaving little to the imagination. Her black high heels clicked rhythmically on the floor.

"This is your new student, named uh..." Yu Pinglong suddenly realized he hadn't asked for the name yet!

"Ahem, may I ask your name, sir?" An embarrassed Yu Pinglong turned apologetically to Nian Xifeng on the sofa.

"I'm Nian Xifeng!" Nian Xifeng said simply. He'd have to give his name anyway; not saying it might cause trouble.

"Hello, teacher!" Since she was his teacher, he should greet her—otherwise, it'd be rude.

Ren Lingying carefully sized up Nian Xifeng. This was the person who made the principal nervous? He didn't look the part at all!

No wonder. Nian Xifeng was dressed plainly, smiling gently, and looked quite young—more like the boy next door.

"Mm! Hello. I'll be your homeroom teacher." Ren Lingying smiled back.

"Alright, follow me. Class is about to start; I'll take you to the classroom." Ren Lingying checked the time and led Nian Xifeng to Class 2, Grade 1.

Ren Lingying left without glancing at the principal, Nian Xifeng following closely.

Yu Pinglong stood there, utterly bewildered. Don't they respect me as principal? Is it really okay to just walk out like that?

Yu Pinglong felt his authority challenged. It seemed he needed to assert his dominance.

Ren Lingying brought Nian Xifeng to the classroom door.

"Wait here for a moment!" she said to him.

"Okay!" Nian Xifeng stopped and stood waiting for her call.

Ren Lingying entered the classroom. The noisy room quickly fell silent.

Satisfied, she nodded and addressed the students calmly.

"Today, our class will welcome a new student."

After she spoke, murmurs erupted.

"Wow, a transfer student this late? I hope she's a total babe!"

"You're really obsessed with pretty girls, huh?"

"Tch, what do you know? Youth is for enjoying! Spending it with girls is what makes it youth!"

"Yeah, yeah, you're ugly, so you're right!"

Such comments continued.

Nian Yuchi sat calmly in her seat. She didn't need to think to know who it was.

"Alright, come in!" Ren Lingying called out.

Nian Xifeng, waiting for the summons, heard the "summoning spell" and stepped into the classroom where he'd spend a long time.

After he stood on the podium, sighs echoed through the room.

"What? Not a pretty girl? I was all excited for nothing."

"Be satisfied!"

"He's not bad-looking though!" Not all voices were dissatisfied.

"Alright, introduce yourself!" Ren Lingying said to Nian Xifeng.

"Hello everyone! I'm Nian Xifeng!" Nian Xifeng introduced himself simply. Yep, simple.

"Huh? That's it?" Everyone waited for more! But after seconds of silence, the students were speechless.

"Huh? Yuchi, isn't that your brother?" Anqi looked at Nian Xifeng on stage in surprise, then turned to Nian Yuchi.

"Mm!"

"But why?" Anqi looked utterly bewildered. But the next second—

"Ah~! So that's how it is!" Her gaze at Nian Yuchi now held a mischievous glint.

Nian Yuchi felt uneasy under her stare, her petite face flushing slightly.

"Alright, pick a seat for yourself!" Ren Lingying let him choose.

Nian Xifeng walked down from the podium, heading straight toward Nian Yuchi.

He sat down on the other side of her.

His choice immediately sparked discontent among most boys.

"Why does he get to sit next to the goddess? I protest, teacher! I demand a seat change!"

"Yeah, yeah! Not just anyone can sit next to the goddess!"

"Teacher! Change seats!"

The students erupted like a boiling pot, voices of discontent rising.

"Silence!" Ren Lingying slammed the table, shouting angrily.

Instantly, the classroom fell silent. Every student held their breath, looking at her in terror. After her slam, you could hear a pin drop.

Nian Xifeng couldn't help but think, "The power of that... really something!"

"No more nonsense! Class starts now!" Ren Lingying's brows furrowed as she barked.

All students dared not voice their anger, forced by her authority to sit obediently and prepare for class.

...

Han Yuying arrived at the Adventurers' Guild. As expected, all team members were waiting for news, except Nian Xifeng.

"Yuying, where's Brother Xifeng? Why didn't he come with you?" Lin Cheng noticed no sign of him behind her and asked.

"Xifeng is accompanying his sister to school. From now on, he can only join us for afternoon missions. So I came to tell you."

"Oh, I see. I don't mind at all!" Lin Cheng was very understanding.

Everyone has their own things; he was no exception. So when he heard Nian Xifeng had matters, he understood easily.

"We don't mind either!" Ke Feng also said it was fine.

"Mm, and he hopes to bring his sister along for afternoon missions from now on!" Han Yuying added the last point.

"That's great! Our team will have another girl!" Lin Cheng joked.

"Yeah, yeah! Is she pretty?" Ke Feng looked excitedly at Han Yuying, eager to hear about her.

Xianxian looked at the two with disdain, shifting away to distance herself, as if she didn't know them.

"Mm, a beauty on par with the school flower!" Han Yuying teased, though she was telling the truth.

"Then no problem! Hehe, I wonder if she has a boyfriend?" Lin Cheng grinned mischievously at her.

"No!" Han Yuying just gave him a dismissive glance and continued.

"But don't get your hopes up. She'd never look at you two." Han Yuying bluntly crushed their hopes.

"Huh? Why?" The duo, who had been excited, felt crushed upon hearing they had no chance.

"Well, you'll find out why later!" Han Yuying, just to tease them, decided not to tell them.

"Hmph, I don't believe it. With my formidable abilities, I can win her over—as long as Brother Xifeng doesn't interfere!" Lin Cheng looked proud. Truth be told, with his powerful skills, he had the confidence.

"You... sigh!" Han Yuying wanted to say more but decided not to crush him further.