Chapter 321: Chapter 161: Returning to School: Miscellaneous Affairs 12

"Captain, you’re amazing!"

"Captain, I want your autograph!"

"Captain..."

The students in his year were a bit more composed. After all, they’d been around Zhao Rui for a while, so even though they were stunned, they had to maintain some decorum.

But the second-year girls hadn’t been around Zhao Rui for long. They couldn’t be bothered with such things.

They swarmed him, one after another, as excited as a group of crazed fans.

"Alright, alright, get back to training!"

Wang Zhanshan couldn’t stand it any longer and shooed the crowd of team members away.

"You’ve broken through to the Divine Soul Realm!"

Once the crowd dispersed, Wang Zhanshan couldn’t hold it in any longer and voiced the question on his mind.

The sight of those twenty-eight lifelike Divine Dragons at the end was just too stunning.

"Yeah, just a lucky break!"

Zhao Rui chuckled.

Wang Zhanshan was speechless. ’Another lucky break? It was always a lucky break with him.’

"You’re already stronger than me. I’m afraid that apart from Elder Ge, there’s no one left at Dongqi University who’s a match for you!"

Wang Zhanshan sighed, his feelings somewhat complicated.

He had coached for so many years, but this was the first time a student had surpassed him while still enrolled.

"Coach, don’t go heaping praise on me. I’m not one for it."

Zhao Rui continued, "I didn’t see Elder Ge when I went to the border. I wonder how he’s doing?"

"If you don’t know, then I certainly don’t. I’m actually quite worried."

"The Spiritual Qi Revival must be helping with Elder Ge’s recovery, right?"

The two chatted idly as they walked out.

They ran right into the teachers from the Martial Arts Academy, who were rushing over.

They had all seen the dazzling display of descending dragons in the sky. And now, seeing Zhao Rui walk off so casually, chatting and laughing, it was obvious what the result had been.

They looked at each other in dismay.

The reputation of Dongqi University’s Martial Arts Academy was utterly ruined.

From now on, whenever outsiders talked about Dongqi University, they would quip, "I hear your most powerful martial artist... is an accounting major."

How were this group of teachers supposed to bear the embarrassment? How could they face anyone?

"Let me introduce you. These are all teachers from our Martial Arts Academy. You probably don’t see them often. This is Teacher Cui, Cui Wenjie, and this is Teacher Hua, Hua Fengwei..."

"And I’m sure everyone is familiar with Zhao Rui."

Wang Zhanshan introduced them to each other with a smile.

Before, when Zhao Rui was just a student, the teachers wouldn’t have lowered themselves to approach him.

But now, after that display of gathering dragons, who would dare to act arrogant in his presence?

"Hello, teachers!"

"What’s this ’teachers’ business? Let’s just be peers. We should get together more often in the future."

Everyone chatted and laughed casually.

In the Martial Arts Arena, Cai Zhengyang watched with a look of envy as Zhao Rui chatted and laughed with the teachers.

"Senior Brother, let’s get back to training!"

"Train for what? I’m becoming a monk!"

...

Zhao Rui’s powerful return shocked the entire Martial Arts Academy, and his fame spread to every corner of the school.

Even though he hadn’t been back for a year, the moment he returned, he firmly re-established himself as the number one figure in the Martial Dao.

No one dared to challenge the title of Captain Zhao ever again.

The newly enrolled freshmen, hearing tales of Zhao Rui’s exploits, were instantly filled with curiosity about the top dog of the Martial Arts Team.

They were all looking forward to the Martial Arts Team’s recruitment drive.

Law School Dormitory.

Tian Yaru faced the mirror, carefully applying her makeup, afraid of leaving even the slightest flaw.

"Yaru, are you going to an event?"

Her roommates asked curiously.

As the law school’s newest "goddess," Tian Yaru had been recruited into all sorts of clubs and organizations not long after the semester began.

She had an endless stream of activities to attend every day.

But today, it was obvious she was putting even more care and attention into her appearance than usual.

"Not really, my brother is back!"

Tian Yaru said, unable to hide the smile in her voice.

This "brother" was, of course, Zhao Rui.

The news of Zhao Rui’s astounding Dragon Subduing Palm from yesterday had already spread throughout the entire campus by this morning.

As soon as Tian Yaru heard, she had hastily called him. Along with her excitement, she couldn’t help but complain that he hadn’t come to see her yet.

And so, the two had made plans for Zhao Rui to come see her in the afternoon and take her on a tour of the campus.

"Your brother?"

"Is he married? Your brother must be handsome, right? Let’s be real, you should keep the good stuff in the family!"

Hearing this, the roommates perked up instantly.

Judging by her clothes, style, and demeanor, it was easy to guess that Tian Yaru came from a wealthy family.

Her brother, then, must be the classic tall, rich, and handsome type.

"He’s not my real brother. What are you guys thinking."

Tian Yaru said casually.

’As for introducing them as potential girlfriends, she’d rather not.’

’It wasn’t that she had any ulterior motives; she simply felt her roommates weren’t worthy of Zhao Rui.’

"Oh!"

It dawned on them, and they all broke into teasing smiles.

Tian Yaru paid them no mind and continued to meticulously apply her makeup.

It was a little after four in the afternoon.

Her phone rang. Already prepared, she snatched it up. She glanced at the screen, swiped to answer, grabbed her leather handbag, and walked out.

"Let’s go, let’s go take a look."

The roommates exchanged gossipy looks. They were dying to know just who this mystery man was, this man who could make a "goddess" like Tian Yaru take him so seriously.

Outside the women’s dormitory, Tian Yaru had just stepped out when she saw him: Brother Rui, standing ramrod straight by the stairs, his posture as firm as a pine tree.

"Brother Rui!"

Tian Yaru excitedly trotted down the stairs in her heels, CLICK-CLACK-CLICK, and threw herself at Zhao Rui.

She gave him a big hug.

Zhao Rui let her hug him for a moment before patting her on the shoulder and gently pushing her away. He said with a helpless expression, "People are watching."

"We’re not doing anything wrong, so what’s there to be afraid of? Unless you have a guilty conscience!"