The Vice Principal took ten of the Snakeberries floating before him. With a placid expression, he said, "I’ll take ten of your Snakeberry Divine Fruits. In return, we’ll forget about the matter of the measuring jewel."

Tu Xiao’an shrugged indifferently. The remaining ten Snakeberries floated back to him, and he proceeded to eat them one by one, right in front of the old man.

At this sight, the Vice Principal shot up from his chair, his eyes wide. ’He’s eating Divine Fruits so full of Energy like they’re snacks?’

"What are you doing?"

Tu Xiao’an smiled and said, "Well, you didn’t want them, so I decided to eat them."

"Eating them like that is an outrageous waste!"

The Vice Principal’s heart bled. ’If I’d known this would happen, I would have taken all of them. Why was I being so polite with this Snake Spirit?’

Although the Snakeberries, with their pure Energy, could be eaten on their own, they would surely be far more effective as a catalyst in Alchemy.

To eat them just like that was simply preposterous.

Tu Xiao’an gave a mischievous grin. He’d done it on purpose. Who told this old man to put on such airs with him? He then said, "Go ahead and arrange things for the Super Genius Class."

’I’m going to get in there and put that Bai Junran in his place.’

"I know," the Vice Principal said, looking at him. "Tomorrow, I’ll have you challenge the 50th-ranked student. If you win, you’ll take his place in the Super Genius Class. However, you must promise me you’ll go easy on him."

"Go easy?" Tu Xiao’an smiled faintly. "Aren’t the students in the Super Genius Class supposed to be top-tier genius Martial Cultivators? All masters? Why are you singing his praises while putting down your own student’s prestige?"

"Hmph... I may be old, but my eyes aren’t dim," he said, suddenly looking at Tu Xiao’an with apprehension.

This Snake Spirit, who had yet to even attain his Dao, gave the Vice Principal an immense sense of danger. He was truly unfathomable; otherwise, the Vice Principal wouldn’t have been so polite.

He simply didn’t want to provoke him and create unnecessary complications. The academy was full of students, after all. If this Snake Spirit were to go berserk, many people could die.

But what was the most critical point?

The Vice Principal had been observing him since he walked in, and he found that he couldn’t gauge the young man’s true strength. He even had a nagging feeling that if he were to make a move himself, he might not be able to subdue this Snake Spirit in his Transformation.

Therefore, it was better to take a step back on many matters and coexist harmoniously.

Besides, the Bai Town Snake King was considered a True Snake, which was the only reason he dared to act this way.

If he had been an Evil Snake, how could they possibly have allowed him to remain at the Ancient Academy?

"You may leave for now. I’ll have someone arrange accommodations for you. We can discuss everything else tomorrow."

"Alright, sounds good."

As Tu Xiao’an walked out of the study, a weary voice followed him from behind. "Remember, you are not to cause any bloodshed in the academy. Think before you act."

He was a Demon, after all. The Vice Principal couldn’t help but add one last reminder.

"If they don’t mess with me, I won’t mess with them. But if anyone messes with me, I’ll eat them."

The indifferent, cold voice rang out. The Vice Principal watched Tu Xiao’an’s slender back, but on the ground, a giant, ferocious, and terrifying snake shadow manifested.

"Eat them?" the Vice Principal muttered darkly to himself. ’Was this arrangement of mine the right decision, or a mistake?’

This Snake Spirit was a massive wild card. He might bring certain benefits, but he could just as easily bring disaster.

Leaving the Vice Principal’s office, Tu Xiao’an broke into a slight smile. Now that he had come to an understanding with the academy’s Vice Principal, he no longer had to worry about his identity being exposed.

Because it already had been.

Returning to the small plaza, Tu Xiao’an, under the adoring gazes of the new students, found Dongfang Yuan. Lin Fan was there too; he hadn’t left either.

Tu Xiao’an could tell he wanted to get on his good side.

And Tu Xiao’an wasn’t one to keep people at arm’s length.

"God Tu, you’re a total celebrity now! You just registered as a new student and you’re already the talk of the entire academy. You even blew up the measuring jewel! How is the Vice Principal going to deal with you?"

"Deal with me?" Tu Xiao’an smiled faintly. "That old man just had me in for a cup of tea, that’s all."

Several sharp-eared students nearby overheard Tu Xiao’an’s shameless boast and were dumbfounded.

’He blew up the measuring jewel, and not only did the Vice Principal not punish him, he even invited him for tea?’

It was hard to believe, but seeing Tu Xiao’an walk out looking so calm and unconcerned, as if nothing had happened, they couldn’t help but believe it a little.

’The strongest new student really is the strongest new student. Even the Vice Principal has to give him face. He’s got so much clout!’

After chatting in the plaza for a while, someone came and led Tu Xiao’an and the others to their assigned residence.

When they were brought to the residence, they were surprised to find it was a standalone, two-story building.

Tu Xiao’an was a bit surprised. He looked at Lin Fan and said, "The benefits for new students at the Ancient Academy are this good? Everyone gets their own building?"

Lin Fan asked the guide if he’d made a mistake, but the man said the arrangements were ordered by the Vice Principal.

He was stunned. Looking at Tu Xiao’an, he said, "A god is a god. This is the kind of treatment only High-Rank instructors get! We students all live in group dormitories."

"Oh, is that so?"

Tu Xiao’an glanced around. It was a relatively quiet building. He smiled faintly. ’It seems the old man was worried that if I lived with the other students, they’d be in danger.’

’Is he really afraid I’ll eat people?’

The small building was a wooden structure, and inside, it was fully furnished with everything one could need.

A computer, a television, an air conditioner, a washing machine—it was all there. It was completely turnkey, ready for him to move in.

This was practically a private villa.

"Brother-in-law, you’ve got so much clout! Now I finally get why Uncle Chen sent you to be my bodyguard."

Tu Xiao’an shot Dongfang Yuan a sidelong glance and said coolly, "Fatty, you’ve got that wrong. I’m not your bodyguard. You’re my little follower."

"What? It’s obvious you’re my bodyguard! How did I become your follower?"

Tu Xiao’an reached out and patted his chubby face, neither too lightly nor too heavily. He gave a roguish grin. "Have you forgotten? Dr. Snake told you to listen to me. So whatever I say, you do. Got it?"

"Otherwise, you can go live in the dorms for the low-rank classes."

Dongfang Yuan had witnessed Tu Xiao’an’s power and didn’t dare offend him now. He immediately became submissive, putting on a fawning smile. "Whatever you say, Brother-in-law."

’Getting to live in a villa at the Ancient Academy is amazing! Only an idiot would go live in the low-rank class dorms.’

’Who was he? He was the number one rich kid from Wencheng! Live in a dorm? What a joke.’

"Lin Fan, this place is big and has plenty of rooms. If you want, you can move in with us," Tu Xiao’an said, looking at him.

Lin Fan was startled, then overjoyed. "From now on, you’re my boss!"

At this moment, he had not a trace of his former arrogance, a completely different person from the man at the construction site.

In this world, strength was everything.

Clearly, a Biological Controller like him wouldn’t have it easy at the Ancient Academy. Latching onto a powerhouse like Tu Xiao’an would definitely not be a losing proposition.

It was new student registration day at the Ancient Academy, so there were no official classes or much of anything to do. With nothing else on his plate, Tu Xiao’an went out to familiarize himself with the surroundings.

Tu Xiao’an also learned a lot from Lin Fan about the Ancient Academy’s secrets, as well as some of its influential students.

’Since I’ve come to the Ancient Academy, I should naturally get the lay of the land. The days to come are sure to be interesting.’

’Although I’m technically a new student, I doubt anyone can control me. If I want to stay at the Ancient Academy, I’ll stay. If I want to leave, no one can stop me.’