The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World novel Chapter 271

Chapter 271: This Old Man Must Lend a Hand

The elder nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, you remember clearly."

With a blush, Lie Jia smiled sheepishly before sitting down.

The elder surveyed the room and continued, "In ten days, you shall all open your Insect Orifices. Who can tell me the function of these Insect Orifices?"

His gaze landed on a drowsy youth in the corner, and he couldn't help but show a stern expression.

"Xiao Huo! Answer this!"

The youth snapped to attention, standing up straight. He stammered, unsure of what the elder had asked.

The surrounding youths looked on with amusement.

Chu Xuan, facepalmed inside the cloth bag on his chest.

Staying up all night pondering the scriptures left by the ancestors, and now caught dozing off by the teacher!

That day, the youth who broke the nest of roaches and rats and retrieved the fragments of the Mirror was named Xiao Huo.

During this time, Chu Xuan listened to Xiao Huo's monologues and gradually came to understand the language and script of this world. Only then could he comprehend the conversations between the elder and the youths.

A handsome young man sneered, "Xiao Huo, you can't even answer such a simple question? I think you shouldn't sit with us anymore; you're embarrassing."

The elder frowned, "Lie Yong, have you forgotten what I said on the first day of class? Do not speak ill of your clansmen!"

The young man was unapologetic but apologized to the elder, "Lie Yong is aware of his mistake."

The elder turned again to Xiao Huo, his expression severe but his voice reminding, "Xiao Huo, let me ask you once more! What is the function of the Insect Orifices!"

Xiao Huo finally caught on and hurriedly said, "The Insect Orifices are innate talents we are born with. The more Insect Orifices one has, the more yao insects one can tame. One must have at least one Insect Orifice to qualify as an Insect Master."

The elder snorted coldly, his face a mix of frustration and disappointment, "Good that you know! The chief sent me to impart lessons in the hopes that the sons of the Fire Ant Tribe would cultivate diligently and achieve greatness! Xiao Huo, if I catch you sleeping in class again, don't bother coming back!"

Xiao Huo shivered, nodding repeatedly, "Master Zhu, I understand my error."

The elder shifted his gaze away and continued, "What Xiao Huo just mentioned is only half right. Over the years, only half of those who turn fifteen manage to open their Insect Orifices. Those who have opened their Insect Orifices establish a soul contract with the Yao insects, ensuring the insects will never betray them. Without an Insect Orifice, one can still tame yao insects, but they might betray their master in the future."

The elder added, "Some without Insect Orifices also seek to form soul contracts with yao insects, ultimately leading to a perverse path of becoming one with the insects. You must never follow in their footsteps!"

"Yes!" The youths responded in unison.

The elder cleared his throat, "Today's lecture is on the strengths and weaknesses of the Fire Ants, a crucial lesson that will greatly aid you in future battles. Listen well!"

…

At dusk, the class concluded.

The youths dispersed from the classroom.

Flanked by several peers, Lie Yong passed by Xiao Huo, giving him a sidelong glance and speaking indifferently, "Those who belittle themselves will inevitably be belittled by others. Xiao Huo, how can you aspire to become an Insect Master if you indulge in such self-neglect and sleep through class? Do not tarnish the renown your father once held!"

"If it weren't for Xiao Huo's father being a Silver Insect Master, Master Zhu wouldn't have spared him any face and would have already driven him out of the classroom." _{freewebnσvel.cѳm}