Chapter 65: The Cafeteria
Yuehai and Tyr didn’t need verbal or eye contact. They walked to positions where they could cover each other, waiting for Ye Xi to approach.
At this moment, Ye Xi didn’t hold back. The space compressed beneath her feet, and the entire classroom echoed with the sound of rubber being torn, followed by an explosive burst like an arrow leaving the bow.
“You fool!” Yongye couldn’t help but curse out loud. But Ye Xi couldn’t stop her steps. Tyr seized the opportunity to execute a slight deflection technique, and his whole body inexplicably dodged ninety degrees to the other side. Ye Xi, who had missed her target, dashed directly towards the outer edge of the competition platform. She knew she should stop, but she couldn’t halt her steps.
With a thud, Ye Xi collided with the interception system. Fortunately, she was prepared and only suffered minor injuries. Otherwise, the outcome would have been much worse, possibly resulting in serious injuries or even disability. That’s why Yongye cursed loudly from the beginning.
“Teacher Cat was quite displeased, repeatedly tapping Ye Xi’s head with his claws. Though lacking in force, the sound of his taps displayed his anger.”
“Who taught you to use explosive techniques in such a confined space?! Did you all see that? This is a common problem in battles. A few words of distraction from someone nearby easily destabilizes your mindset, leading to fatal errors. Contrast this with Mask and Flower Vase… Hmm, it’s fine to call you Yuehai now. Anyway, they didn’t lose their composure because of my words. Think about it. If I asked you and another person to team up to besiege an opponent equal to you in strength, wouldn’t your pride make you feel aggrieved? Would you doubt yourself compared to that opponent? If you’re too eager to prove how powerful you are, you’ll get stuck in a deadlock, leading to impatient actions and no cooperation with others, resulting in repeated mistakes and defeat.”
Yongye paused for a moment to let the students in the classroom digest the information, then continued, “So what I’m telling you all now is the importance of language and mindset. Whether it’s magical combat or martial arts, simply maintaining a courageous heart and a fear of death isn’t enough. As mentioned earlier, mindset is crucial. And what’s the most influential factor in mindset during combat? It’s our mouths. Of course, if your opponent is deaf, no matter how eloquent you are, it’s useless. Therefore, it can be said that our mouths are a kind of surprising weapon, but more importantly, it’s about how we defend ourselves against verbal harm, thereby maintaining a mindset as if nothing could shake us. However, saying it is easier than doing it, which is why the name of our class is ‘Practical Assessment.’ What does assessment mean? It’s an evaluation of you. To be frank, completing this assessment earns extra credit, so I should say that you all have the opportunity for extra credit in every class. As for how to earn it, that’s up to you to figure out. Returning to the point, the purpose of our class is to eliminate unnecessary factors in practical combat and understand the meaning of battle as well as its establishment.”
At the end of this speech, thirty percent of the people in the classroom have already fallen into a half-asleep state, while forty percent, although alert, are listening as if in a fog, with heads like Neruko’s already starting to smoke.
Only a few people listen with relish, and Yuehai, although not showing much interest, is able to remember and understand everything. Moreover, it’s evident that Teacher Cat’s earnest words were his original intention when he first came here, just to make this class lively and vivid, which is why he made so many strange moves in a series.
But in the end, no one knew why Yongye was a cat that could always speak human language.
After that, it was time for a series of elective courses. Yuehai attended the fire element magic lecture of Class 6 and the lightning element magic lecture of Class 10. Before noon, she even went to the swordsmanship arena and learned the basics of swordsmanship teaching. It did increase Yuehai’s knowledge a bit, of course, Yuehai herself didn’t know it.
She was running back and forth between Class 6 and Class 10, causing a stir among the students in the entire Yusheng Tower! Wherever she went, students’ eyes followed her.
Because Yuehai was just too beautiful and ethereal, so much so that none of these people dared to speak up.
During the lunch break, because Damiyala and others’ classes hadn’t ended yet, Yuehai had to go to the cafeteria alone. Although the atmosphere resembled that of servants dining together in a duke’s mansion and was somewhat crowded, the decorations were still very luxurious. There was a wide variety of food for sale, including specialties from both the East and the West, as well as from the Elven Empire. Even the delicacies from the Nyron Great Heavenly Kingdom were not overlooked here. It was just a pity that Dragon Slayer wasn’t seen; otherwise, that guy would surely have eaten his fill.
Yuehai’s curiosity piqued, she was unsure about the cuisine of the Vermilion Bird Empire. Anyway, since she had the opportunity now, she headed towards the section offering dishes from the Vermilion Bird Empire. However, due to the crowd, Yuehai had to wait in line. Just when the last male classmate standing in line saw Yuehai, he was immediately startled. The overpowering aura nearly made him hit the ceiling, and he turned red in the face, unable to say a word.
Yuehai’s mouth twitched slightly, with a thousand words in her heart but unable to utter a single one. She could only maintain a faint smile and nod gently to the other person. This action made the male student immediately burst out of the cafeteria like a rabid dog, howling madly.
Oh my goodness, what kind of strange illness is this?
Yuehai looked at the figure of the boy leaving in the distance, speechless. However, because of the commotion caused by this conspicuous male classmate, most people’s attention shifted to Yuehai.
Then came a series of sounds of pots and pans falling to the ground.
Yuehai felt a headache coming on. Wouldn’t these people even let her have a peaceful meal?
The students ahead were surprised to see Yuehai behind them, and one by one, they excitedly made way for her. Yuehai, being naturally unpretentious, confidently walked up to the counter, ordered a few dishes, and then found a table to sit at.
However, the people at the surrounding tables immediately scattered like they were fleeing, and then looked at her with admiration.
Yuehai silently rubbed her forehead, “Alright, you win.”
Since no one wants to join me, I’ll just keep myself company.
Since none of these people dared to approach, if Tyr himself came over, he should be able to take the lead. This way, everyone would gradually get used to it, and there wouldn’t be so much fuss.
This idea is good. When Yuehai thought of it, he immediately went to do it. As a student like Tyr, he ran from the swordsmanship field to the Yusheng cafeteria and grabbed two meals casually before heading towards Yuehai. At this moment, a male classmate grabbed Tyr’s shoulder and said.
“Hey buddy, what are you up to?”
“Eating.” Tyr glanced at the other person, not understanding why he asked that.
“I know you’re eating, but your direction and trajectory seem to be heading towards the forbidden zone.”
“What forbidden zone?”
“Of course, it’s the sacred dining area of our class beauty, Lady Yuehai.”
“Lord Yuehai… As fellow students, is it really appropriate for you to exhibit this kind of servile address?”
Tyr shrugged, shaking off the other person’s hand on his shoulder, and casually replied.
“It’s just having a meal, what’s wrong with addressing Yuehai like that? Yuehai still gets sick and goes to the bathroom like everyone else. Can having a meal elevate someone to a divine status? Look, I’ll demonstrate it for you.”
