While Ye Xiao casually played a mobile game sitting on the parallel bars, a commotion erupted inside Minghai Academy. Xiong Tao had agreed to announce Zhan Bo as the head of the organization within an hour, but, perhaps being too eager, it took less than thirty minutes before all the senior class students had declared their allegiance. However, those with discerning eyes knew that Zhan Bo was merely a stand-in for Ye Xiao, and everyone clearly understood who the true mastermind was!

When this news spread, Guan Xiaonan was utterly stunned in her class; she hadn't expected Xiong Tao to be subdued by Ye Xiao so swiftly!

"Nan sister, if... I mean, if Ye Xiao really subdues the academy's people, then..." Liuu Chuang cautiously looked toward Guan Xiaonan.

Guan Xiaonan felt rather helpless at this time. As for fighting, she certainly couldn't defeat Ye Xiao. Of course, the main issue now wasn't about winning or losing; it was that if Ye Xiao really succeeded, she would have to follow him!

Guan Xiaonan naturally hadn't told these things to everyone. Now that Liuu Chuang asked so directly, she felt somewhat helpless!

"If he really manages to form the information organization within Minghai Academy, including me, we can only join Ye Xiao. I've already spoken, and it cannot be changed!" Guan Xiaonan sighed!

Liuu Chuang said, "Now, it all depends on the freshmen. If they can hold out, we might still have a chance!"

Liuu Chuang's point was indeed valid, but even Xiong Tao had yielded to Ye Xiao, and those freshmen, who had just entered Minghai Academy, standing up to bear the standard was simply impossible. Guan Xiaonan said, "Let nature take its course. If Ye Xiao truly has the capability, there's nothing we can do!"

From Guan Xiaonan's tone, Liuu Chuang could also sense the helplessness. While Guan Xiaonan had always been very confident, even she now felt helpless, leaving Liuu Chuang no choice but to sigh.

"Nan sister, I understand. No matter what happens in the future, I, Liuu Chuang, will remain your most loyal subordinate!" Liuu Chuang said earnestly!

Guan Xiaonan knew of Liuu Chuang's loyalty, but by then, even she herself would belong to Ye Xiao, so there'd be no one left for her to lead.

"Stop talking, let's wait!" Guan Xiaonan gestured for Liuu Chuang to stop!

...

Meanwhile, Weii Yang and Sun Yuze were canvassing from class to class in the teaching building. Originally, during their persuasions, people were hesitant, but they finally agreed that as long as Xiong Tao truly joined, they would follow suit. And indeed, Xiong Tao had joined!

By the time the third afternoon class ended, Zhan Bo's seventy-five laps were also finally complete. At that moment, Zhan Bo was nearly dehydrated and pale-faced, bloodless, staggered, and almost collapsed to the ground but was aptly supported by Ye Xiao!

Zhan Bo, supported by Ye Xiao, weakly looked up at him and struggled to smile, saying, "Brother Xiao, I... I've finished running!"

Ye Xiao, with a smile on his face, said, "I saw it; sit down cross-legged!"

Zhan Bo immediately sat down cross-legged as Ye Xiao had instructed.

Then, Ye Xiao told Zhan Bo, "Now start practicing True Yang Skill, it will definitely lead to great progress!"

Zhan Bo, slightly stunned by Ye Xiao's words, nodded quickly and began practicing the True Yang Skill as instructed.

Ye Xiao crouched on the ground, watching Zhan Bo practice.

At this moment, Zhan Bo had no strength left, but because of this, during his cultivation of True Yang Skill, Zhan Bo was amazed to find that he was absorbing True Qi faster than ever before. In less than five minutes, the feeling of weakness in his body had vanished!

"Brother Xiao!" Just as Zhan Bo was diligently practicing, Weii Yang and Sun Yuze arrived at the sports ground!

Ye Xiao looked up at them, and seeing their beaming faces, he knew the situation was likely as he had predicted!

"Why are you already practicing here?" Weii Yang approached, smiling!

Zhan Bo, immersed in a sea of True Qi, completely ignored Weii Yang's words.

Sun Yuze looked at Ye Xiao and said, "Brother Xiao, everything's been settled. The senior class represented by Xiong Tao has already released their statement joining us. The freshmen will likely follow soon. They wanted to see Xiong Tao join before making a decision, just like Brother Xiao predicted, but it should be no problem now!"

Ye Xiao nodded and said, "Good, from now on, you three will be the representatives of Minghai Academy!"

"Brother Xiao, you're joking, however we may develop, we're still under you!" Sun Yuze immediately responded.

Ye Xiao smiled and said, "Have you ever thought about what to do after Minghai Academy is taken care of?"

"What do you mean, Brother Xiao?" Sun Yuze asked in confusion.

Ye Xiao said, "Minghai Academy is the place where the children of officials and dignitaries in Minghai City go to school. We can definitely utilize this aspect. I think you all don't want to be stifled at school, do you? After all, once you enter the higher classes, whether you go to a higher academy or step into society, you will face a very harsh reality—lacking today's backing. So, I think you should start preparing early!"

Weii Yang said, "Brother Xiao, by that time, we'll all be martial arts masters, so why should we be afraid of not making it in society? As long as we are willing, even the wealthy wouldn't dare to offend us!"

Ye Xiao said, "That's true, but always remember, there's always a higher mountain. You may be martial artists, but can't others be as well? I can tell you, in this world, martial artists are not rare, and there are many with abilities like mine. Therefore, I hope you won't be too self-confident."

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Weii Yang suddenly dared not speak. After all, in their eyes, Ye Xiao was like a godlike figure. But now Ye Xiao was saying that there were many people like him, so didn't that mean that they, just beginners in martial arts, were no different from ordinary people?

Sun Yuze was fairly clever and knew there was a deeper meaning in Ye Xiao's words. He immediately said to Ye Xiao, "Brother Xiao, tell us what we should do now!"

Ye Xiao said, "To ensure that wherever you go, things go smoothly for you, you need to start laying the groundwork now. Investigate those under you, whose families are wealthy merchants, whose families are high-ranking officials. We can completely cultivate our own network of connections. I think I've made myself clear enough!"

Weii Yang looked at Sun Yuze, and the latter looked back at him before they understood what Ye Xiao really meant.

"Brother Xiao, we understand. We'll investigate thoroughly and then prepare a list for you," Sun Yuze said!

Sun Yuze knew that even if they discovered useful people, it would still require Ye Xiao to step forward. With their current abilities, just investigating wouldn't be enough!

They stayed on the playground for a full twenty minutes before Zhan Bo slowly opened his eyes.

Zhan Bo, noticing Weii Yang and Sun Yuze beside him, was slightly surprised and asked, "When did you guys come here?"

Sun Yuze, incredulous, said, "You're joking, Senior Brother Zhan! You didn't notice us arriving?"

Zhan Bo said, "I really had no idea. Seriously, when did you come?"

Weii Yang chuckled and said, "We've been here for almost half an hour. We originally came to bring you good news, but you didn't acknowledge us at all!"

"Stop joking. I have no good news. What happened?" Zhan Bo was completely unaware of what had just happened.

Weii Yang said, "Just five minutes ago, all the students of Minghai Academy agreed to join us. Now you're officially the representative of Minghai Academy!"

"The representative of Minghai Academy?" Zhan Bo couldn't believe it was true—him becoming a prominent figure of Minghai Academy?

Zhan Bo immediately looked towards Ye Xiao, and after receiving a nod from him, he was even more surprised.

"Brother Xiao, how did this happen so fast?" Zhan Bo asked, very perplexed.

Following this, Sun Yuze told Zhan Bo all about the recent events.

"What? It was that simple?" Zhan Bo exclaimed, surprised.

Ye Xiao said, "It really is that simple. Don't overcomplicate things."

Zhan Bo said, "Brother Xiao, does this mean that Guan Xiaonan is now our sister-in-law?"

Upon hearing Zhan Bo's words, everyone laughed.

Sun Yuze said, "Obviously. Brother Xiao, congratulations!"

Weii Yang also said, "Brother Xiao, should we go and welcome our sister-in-law as a gesture of sincerity? After all, she is a girl, and it's important to give her enough respect!"

Ye Xiao immediately said, "Stop joking, okay? I understand what you mean, but right now, what you need to do is take care of your own tasks. You all know that although Zhan Bo is now the official representative of Minghai Academy, in reality, it's probably only me, Ye Xiao, that they recognize, not just Zhan Bo!"

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, everyone thought this was indeed unquestionably true; without Ye Xiao here, they would probably be nothing!

Ye Xiao continued, "So, what you need to do now is simple: prove your worth. The previous instructions I gave Weii Yang and Yu Ze, you tell Zhan Bo. Also, practice diligently the Internal Cultivation Methods I've taught you. Inner Strength also has the benefit of enhancing memory, which I think will help your academic performance."

Weii Yang said, "Brother Xiao, I hate studying the most. Can I not study?"

"No, you can't. Do you think you're just leading a few students? In the future, you might need to manage even more people, or even become a company CEO. All these roles require wisdom. How can you acquire wisdom if you don't study? Although I don't disdain illiteracy, my brothers certainly cannot be illiterate. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhan Bo, Weii Yang, and Sun Yuze looked at each other, then all nodded vigorously in agreement!

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