News of the challenge spread everywhere. Meanwhile, Lin Yao was completely clueless as he was cultivating alone instead of spending his time attending the basic classes. And since he had no idea what was going on, he had naturally not stepped forth to explain himself.3

Because of that, all the students concluded that he had tacitly agreed to the rumors. Everyone believed that he was completely disregarding the intermediate class' fury. Because of that, the students became even more furious at him.0

Too arrogant!0

Terms such as arrogant and overbearing were being used all over the academy to describe Lin Yao.0

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As for Su Yu, he had been keeping an exceptionally low profile. He had not said anything. Even when some students tried to do something for him, he was quick to placate them. It was as though the others were the ones being bullied, not him.0

"Public image is very important indeed."5

Su Yu concluded while in the middle of a class. In the eyes of others, he was an honest and reliable student. Meanwhile, Lin Yao was an evil villain.0

Sure, his reputation might not bring him any tangible benefits, but it would still help reduce the number of his potential enemies and reduce the trouble he might encounter in the academy. That was good enough. With his reputation, he could hold hands with his fellow students and live a peaceful...3