88: Yan Ruyu, nicknamed Third Young Master Yan

A perfectly normal instructor selection process had turned into a scene of utter chaos because of Xie Ning's appearance.

Looking at the emotional instructors and students, as well as the old man in front of him, Xie Ning gave a helpless smile. He first bowed to the old man and then said, "Thank you, Vice Dean, but I came to Lingnan Academy to become a Demon Tamer. Being a Breeder is just an interest of mine; I'm really not suited to be a teacher. My apologies."

Thud, thud... a few more people fainted. This time, it wasn't from shock, but from pure anger.

Even Lu Bingyun and the others were left speechless, their faces darkening with exasperation.

"He's going to get beaten to death." Xiao Ya looked at the envious, bloodshot eyes of the people around them and couldn't help but shiver.

Lu Bingyun and Lan Yu nodded in agreement.

On the stage, everyone's expressions were complicated upon hearing Xie Ning's words, but they understood his meaning.

Both the Demon Tamer instructors and the Breeder instructors felt immense regret over Xie Ning's decision.

Zhang Zhen, who had wanted to recruit Xie Ning earlier, couldn't help but remind him, "Student Xie Ning, please reconsider carefully. Being an instructor over there doesn't actually conflict with being a student at the Monster Taming Academy. You should know how many people outside are dying for a chance to become a Breeder instructor at this academy but never get the opportunity."

"Zhang Zhen is right. Xie Ning, think it over; this is a major matter!" Mu Changfeng also chimed in to persuade him.

Only Yan Ruyu, who had been silent, suddenly frowned. With a complicated look in her eyes, she said coldly, "A Demon Tamer should focus on their own strength and shouldn't waste time on other things."

Yan Ruyu's words made the other instructors somewhat dissatisfied, but they seemed quite wary of her. Although a hint of annoyance showed in their eyes, none of them lashed out.

Xie Ning looked closely at Yan Ruyu and noticed her peculiar expression. It seemed there was more behind those words than she was letting on.

However, Yan Ruyu's suggestion was very much in line with his own intentions.

Becoming a Breeder instructor wouldn't be difficult for him and would even grant him some faculty privileges, which would be beneficial for his development. However, after experiencing the battle at Flower City, he realized his own weakness even more clearly.

In this world, all things can be overcome with a single method, and that method is strength.

If he spent part of his time as a Breeder instructor, it would only hinder his progress in gaining strength.

With that in mind, Xie Ning said, "Thank you for your kindness, instructors, but I still want to focus primarily on increasing my strength for now. I don't have any other thoughts at the moment."

"This..." The instructors looked at each other and couldn't help but sigh. Yan Ruyu, on the other hand, breathed a slight sigh of relief and nodded secretly.

The Vice Dean looked rather regretful but also nodded. "True. Young Friend Xie not only has extraordinary breeding skills, but his own Demon Tamer Talent is also quite good. He really should make the most of his time to keep up with the trends of the era. If one can rise with the wind, they shall transform into a dragon one day."

These words were a bit cryptic, but Xie Ning didn't pay them much mind and simply nodded with a smile.

"In that case, Young Friend Xie, go ahead and choose your instructor. I'm also very curious to see who is qualified to be your teacher," the Vice Dean said, stepping aside.

Several of the Demon Tamer instructors, eager for Talent, sat up straight and looked at Xie Ning with anticipation. These instructors, who were usually serious, kind, or arrogant, now acted like elementary school students waiting for their teacher to call their names.

Xie Ning scratched his head, bowed to the many instructors in front of him, and then walked past everyone toward the very edge.

The eyes of all the examinees and instructors followed his every move.

When Xie Ning stopped, both students and instructors widened their eyes in disbelief. Even the Vice Dean looked somewhat stunned.

The reason was that the instructor Xie Ning chose was none other than Yan Ruyu, who had been criticized by countless people present.

"What's going on? Xie Ning actually chose her!"

"What's wrong with this female instructor? Being an instructor at such a young age, she must be very powerful."

"Powerful my foot... Let me tell you, this is the famous Young Master Yan San of our Lingnan City."

"Young Master Yan San? That sounds like a young master's name. Did she have a sex change or something?"

"Sex change my ass! She's famous throughout Lingnan City for being the instructor with the fewest resources, fewest students, and the smallest master tablet. That's why she's called Young Master Yan San."

"That's..."

Xie Ning heard the chatter from below the stage, but he didn't care. Instead, he looked at the introduction in front of Yan Ruyu.

Upon seeing it, he immediately understood why the previous students had left. It read:

Nicknamed Young Master Yan San: Fewest resources, fewest students, smallest master tablet.

Just that one sentence, and nothing else.

Other instructors wrote about their achievements, fearing they wouldn't recruit enough students. But she was different; it was as if she was afraid students would choose her, so she directly aired her own dirty laundry.

"Choosing me?" Yan Ruyu's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Xie Ning nodded with a smile.

"No way, he actually chose Yan Ruyu. This..."

"It's over. Isn't that always the trouble with geniuses? They're full of themselves and refuse to follow the beaten path."

"Haha~ Interesting, how interesting. Serves him right..."

These words also reached Xie Ning's ears, but he ignored them and handed the purple scroll to Yan Ruyu with both hands.

Seeing this, the other instructors couldn't help but look bitter. They glanced at each other but ultimately chose to give up. Even Mu Changfeng couldn't help but sigh.

Although Yan Ruyu had a poor reputation and was considered an unqualified teacher, she was a genuine Platinum Rank powerhouse. She was significantly stronger than all the other instructors present.

"Instructor Yan has taken in a very excellent apprentice today. That's wonderful." The Vice Dean was surprised at first, but then returned to normal and nodded slightly.

"Are you sure you're choosing me?" Yan Ruyu asked again.

Xie Ning nodded and said, "You saved me. From that moment on, I made my decision."

Hearing this, Yan Ruyu finally understood, but she thought Xie Ning was referring to the time she saved him outside Flower City. In fact, Xie Ning was talking about their first meeting in Qingyun Town five years ago.

However, Xie Ning didn't explain. He just watched with a smile as she signed her name on the scroll in elegant handwriting.

Seeing there was no hope, the other instructors returned to their respective positions, and the Vice Dean left as well.

Only one person remained: the short young man.

He stepped forward a few paces. Seeing many instructors looking at him, his hands were tightly clenched, sweat beaded on his nose, and his breathing was rapid. He appeared quite nervous.

This performance actually disappointed the instructors present. They couldn't help but frown, clearly displeased.

The young man naturally noticed this as well. He walked forward a bit, then looked to the side, stopping in place to think for a long while.

His indecisiveness caused the students below the stage to burst into laughter, and some even began to rush him.

These urgings seemed to help him make a decision. He took a deep breath, passed by everyone, and came before Yan Ruyu.

"Excuse me, may I choose Instructor Yan Ruyu?"

As soon as he spoke, there was another uproar from the crowd.

"What's the deal? One idiot wasn't enough, and now there's a second one?"

"Maybe she was afraid of the embarrassment of not recruiting any students, so she found two plants?"

"Plants my foot! You try finding an Intermediate Cultivator to be a plant!"

"Either they're crazy, or Young Master Yan San hit the jackpot."

Seeing the short young man's behavior, even Xie Ning was surprised.

"Please don't reject me, Instructor. I'm not weak. I'm only sixteen this year. I finished high school two years early and passed the College Entrance Examination. I have a Bronze Rank 2 Demon Tamers Beast, and I myself am at the Peak of Black Iron, about to Breakthrough to become a Bronze Demon Tamer."

These words left all the instructors present stunned.

Passing the Monster Taming College Entrance Examination two years early—where did this Genius come from?

Yan Ruyu remained calm. Aside from her initial surprise, she was expressionless the rest of the time. She simply confirmed with the short young man, took his purple scroll, signed her name, and handed a dormitory number to both of them.

The enrollment process ended there, but the talk surrounding it had only just begun.