Chapter 434: Chapter 377: Return to High School, Enthusiastic Homeroom Teacher (2)
The sealed-away memories inevitably resurfaced.
But these memories weren’t very clear to Lin Yi.
They weren’t even as profound as his memories from the Martial Arts Hall.
Because all of these memories came from his body’s previous owner.
His own true memories were mostly made in the Martial Arts Hall.
The only thing about this school worth remembering was his homeroom teacher, Liu Song.
It was thanks to his help that Lin Yi was able to study at the New Star Martial Arts Hall.
That’s how he met Yang Yong and Zhou Qi.
And he even found the maternal grandfather he had never met...
RING RING RING—
Suddenly, the school bell rang, signaling the end of class.
It sounded sharp and piercing across the quiet athletic field.
A few minutes later, a flood of students poured out of the academic building.
Like wild horses set free, they ran joyfully across the field.
They were all overflowing with the aura of youth. Their blue and white uniforms, set against the sunlight, highlighted their youthful innocence.
Their young faces were filled with the beauty of adolescence.
It was only in this moment that Lin Yi realized something.
’When I was a part of it, I never thought anything of it.’
It wasn’t until he became an outsider, watching those students in their uniforms...
...that he truly felt the beauty of youth.
The moment the school gates opened.
Students walked out of the school in groups of twos and threes.
Some were heading to a Martial Arts Hall, while others were going off-campus for lunch.
And some of the boys were off to an internet cafe for an hour of gaming.
But as they walked past Lin Yi one by one...
Countless eyes were drawn to him.
When the girls saw Lin Yi, their cheeks flushed red.
They huddled together, whispering amongst themselves.
But when the boys saw Lin Yi, their brows furrowed slightly.
Even after walking more than ten meters away, they would turn back to glance at him a few more times.
It was as if he reminded them of something they had also forgotten.
After the students had all trickled away...
Lin Yi finally took out his phone, found a number, and made a call.
After a few rings...
The call finally connected, and a familiar voice came through.
"Hello? Is this Lin Yi?"
Liu Song asked hurriedly as soon as he picked up.
Lin Yi smiled. "Teacher Liu, it’s me!"
"You rascal! How long have you been gone? And you’re only just now thinking to give me a call?
"How are things in the New District? Is everything going smoothly?" Liu Song’s voice was filled with excitement.
Lin Yi chuckled. "Things are going well. Teacher Liu, are you at school? Can we meet?"
"Huh? Wait... where are you? You’re not in the New District?" Liu Song was stunned.
The volume of his voice jumped several notches.
"I’m back on a business trip and wanted to stop by and see you. I’m right at the school gate!"
"Wait right there, I’m coming out now!"
After hanging up, Lin Yi stood at the school gate and waited.
A short while later,
Liu Song came rushing out.
The moment he saw Lin Yi,
Liu Song was also full of excitement. He walked over and looked Lin Yi up and down.
"Hmph, you’ve gotten taller, and you’re more built!"
"It’s been over a year, and you’ve matured a lot!"
Liu Song said with a smile.
Lin Yi nodded. "Teacher Liu, I hope I’m not disturbing you?"
"Not at all! You haven’t eaten, have you? Come on, let’s find a restaurant. My treat!" Liu Song said, grabbing Lin Yi to leave.
But Lin Yi shook his head and said with a smile, "How about you treat me to a meal at the school cafeteria instead?"
"I haven’t eaten there in over a year. I kind of miss the school’s food!"
"The school cafeteria?"
Liu Song glanced at Lin Yi.
The food in the school cafeteria was, honestly, nothing special.
It was barely passable, the taste just so-so.
Back when he was still a student, Lin Yi had already had more than his fill of it.
But after he truly left, he found himself occasionally wanting to come back for a meal.
Liu Song nodded. "Alright, then. We’ll grab a quick bite at the school."
So, Liu Song ran over to the guard post and had a word with the security guard.
Only then did he lead Lin Yi through the school gates.
They made their way to the school cafeteria.
Inside, many students were sitting at tables, eating.
Others were taking their food back to their classrooms.
In a corner not far away was the area where the teachers ate.
When they saw Liu Song, they all greeted him.
Liu Song smiled and returned the greetings, then went with Lin Yi, trays in hand, to the serving window.
"Two servings!"
"You got it!"
The cafeteria workers also played favorites.
When serving students, they had a habit of shaking the ladle.
But when serving teachers, their attitude was completely different.
Soon, they both had their food. Lin Yi’s appetite wasn’t large.
He only got a normal-sized portion, and carrying his tray, he found an empty table and sat down.
An unconcealable smile was on Liu Song’s face as he looked at Lin Yi.
"So what’s the deal with you, kid? Haven’t you graduated yet? How are you already going on business trips?"
Liu Song took a bite of his food.
He asked out of curiosity.
Lin Yi chuckled. "I haven’t graduated, but I’ve already joined the Town Martial Department!"
"I’m working for the Town Martial Department now!"
Hearing this, Liu Song nodded in sudden understanding.
Although he hadn’t had the chance to live in the New District, it didn’t mean he hadn’t heard of the Town Martial Department.
The Town Martial Department was a department unique to the New District.
And its authority was immense, even greater than that of the Demon Hunting Bureau.
Even the Martial Arts Alliance didn’t dare act presumptuously in front of the Town Martial Department.
As for exactly how impressive it was, Liu Song wasn’t too clear.
He just knew that the Town Martial Department was extremely powerful, and that was enough.
"Go ahead and ask whatever you want to know. I’ll tell you everything I know!"
Liu Song said with a direct smile.
Lin Yi paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded.
’Truthfully, many people have been good to me on my journey.’
’Whether it’s Liu Song, Yang Yong, or Old He and Chu Zhengxiong.’
’But the only one who could truly see through him was Liu Song.’
Without him saying a word, it was as if Liu Song had already read his mind.
"I want to ask about Lin Yu!"
Lin Yi hesitated for a moment before saying it directly.
Liu Song, who was in the middle of eating, paused slightly.
He stopped eating and looked up at him.
"Your little brother?"
Lin Yi nodded.
After a long moment, Liu Song finally said, "He’s about to take the Martial Arts exam!"
"The Martial Arts exam? If I remember correctly, he should only be a second-year, right?" Lin Yi said, surprised.
Liu Song nodded. "That’s right, he’s a second-year!"
"But there’s a new policy. If a family member is in the New District, they can take the Martial Arts exam a year early.
"In other words, they get an extra chance to take it!"
"Even if they don’t pass, they can still take it again next year as usual!"
"Besides, your brother... he’s had a complete change in personality since you left!"
"He comes to school every day, his Martial Arts scores are good, and his Martial Arts instructor is very optimistic about him!"
"He thinks your brother has a chance to get into a Martial Arts University this year!"
Hearing this, Lin Yi nodded.
The school’s new policy was indeed a surprise to Lin Yi.
This could be considered a benefit Lin Yu received because of Lin Yi.
It was precisely because Lin Yi went to the New District that this opportunity existed.
An extra chance at the Martial Arts exam.
However, Lin Yi wasn’t particularly interested in this.
He looked up at Liu Song and said with a smile, "Teacher Liu, have you ever heard of the Blood Handprint?"
"The Blood Handprint?"
Liu Song was taken aback and looked up at Lin Yi.
His brow furrowed slightly. "I think I’ve heard of it. Weren’t some people here a couple of days ago? They arrested a few teachers, and I think the reason was that they were colluding with the Blood Handprint. Is that what this is about?"
Lin Yi nodded and continued, "The Blood Handprint is an organization of outsiders!"
"They raise demonic beasts with humans, providing them with flesh and blood!"
"All this time, the students and other people who have gone missing were actually captured by them and used as feed for the demonic beasts!"
"So... those teachers tricked the school’s students, took them to the Blood Handprint, and fed them to demonic beasts?"
Liu Song stared at Lin Yi in shock.
When he saw Lin Yi nod, his heart trembled with horror.
Lin Yi continued, "So, my business trip this time is precisely for this matter!"
"To investigate everyone connected to the Blood Handprint and eliminate them all!"
Liu Song nodded. "So, is there anything I can do to help?"
Lin Yi smiled. "It’s nothing major. Just if you notice anyone around you whose movements are erratic or who’s acting strangely, just let me know, Teacher Liu!"
"Alright, leave it to me. I’ll help you look into it secretly!"
Liu Song agreed without a second thought.
Then, he picked up a few pieces of meat from his own tray.
"Eat more meat. It’ll help increase your Qi and Blood..."
"Thank you, Teacher Liu!"