Everyone: You're a Farmer, WTH is with the Tree Realm Descending

Chapter 22: Maybe, Principal Huang Has Some Unavoidable Reasons...

Xu Yan selected Gao Yang as his first teammate.

Gao Yang was completely stunned!

"I can't!"

"I'm useless!"

But Principal Huang immediately countered on Xu Yan's behalf:

"No, you are extremely useful!"

"The joint training lasts for more than a week. Just bringing mana potions won't be enough to sustain Xu Yan's mana consumption."

"Xu Yan's control skills can't break even for a moment."

"And in terms of mana recovery, no one can beat you."

Gao Yang frantically waved his hands.

"No, no, no! There are other chefs besides me!"

Seeing that Gao Yang still dared to refuse, Principal Huang slammed the table.

"All the other chefs have been eliminated in the final exam. You're the only one left who has experience working with Xu Yan!"

"But..."

"Gao Yang! If you dare to refuse, believe it or not, I will directly cancel your final exam results! You will not be able to enter the third year of high school!"

Gao Yang: "..."

"That's settled! You're in!"

Gao Yang's expression twisted in agony, but in the end, he reluctantly nodded in agreement.

---

The Second Team Member: Bai Ding

With Gao Yang locked in, Xu Yan turned his gaze to Bai Ding.

Bai Ding instantly panicked and tried to avoid eye contact.

But Xu Yan didn't hesitate.

"The second team member: Bai Ding!"

Bai Ding immediately protested.

"No! Xu Yan, why me?!"

"Gao Yang can restore mana, but what do I bring to the team!?"

"Your hands have been blessed!"

Xu Yan's words made Principal Huang suddenly realize something.

Bai Ding was the one who had collected the loot from the Wild Wolf's Lair.

And the success rate of his drops was ridiculously high!

For the equipment collection phase in the joint training, a lucky teammate like him was invaluable!

Principal Huang nodded in approval.

"The second team member: Bai Ding!"

Bai Ding's face twisted in frustration.

"This is too rushed..."

"Do you still want to go to your senior year?"**

"..."

"Fine, I'll go..."

---

The Final Team Member: Wang Ke

"Xu Yan, you still need an attacker," Principal Huang reminded.

Xu Yan nodded.

"The third member: Lightning Mage, Wang Ke."

On the side, Zhou He let out a long sigh of relief.

He had been praying not to get picked.

---

Meanwhile, in Another Part of the School...

Principal Huang immediately called Wang Ke.

But even as he did, he was worried.

Wang Ke was an A+ ranked rare Lightning Mage.

She was the number one genius in No. 8 Middle School.

She was proud.

Would she even agree to assist Xu Yan?

---

Unexpectedly, Wang Ke Instantly Agreed.

"Sure, I'll participate."

Principal Huang: "...?"

Wang Ke had always been grateful to No. 8 Middle School.

The school had helped her switch to a rare class.

She had received extra guidance from Principal Huang.

Now that the school needed her, she felt obligated to help.

However, she had one request:

"I don't want Zhang Hao on my team. I can't stand him."

"Don't worry. He's not on your team."

"Alright. Who are my teammates?"

Principal Huang coughed awkwardly.

"Xu Yan, Gao Yang, and Bai Ding."

---

Wang Ke Was Completely Stunned.

"...Who?"

She recognized those names.

Just a few days ago, she had heard gossip about them.

They were the ones who got lost in the Level 5 Hell Dungeon.

They were supposed to have been eliminated.

And now, they were her teammates?

Before she could even react, Principal Huang dropped another bombshell.

"Xu Yan will be the captain. You will assist him."

---

Wang Ke Immediately Snapped.

"Principal Huang, WHY?!"

"It's... complicated. But please believe me, I am doing this for No. 8 Middle School."

After a long silence, Wang Ke finally relented.

"Fine... whatever."

She owed the school too much to refuse.

But deep inside, she felt uneasy.

Just what the hell is going on here...?

---

Meanwhile, Elsewhere...

At a private training facility, Zhang Hao was sparring against a VIP combat coach.

With a single powerful sword move, he shattered the training dummy, causing exclamations from the onlookers.

"A single strike over 1,000 damage?!"

"Is this really the strength of a high school student?!"

"Well, he does have an excellent-ranked weapon. Most students can't afford that kind of gear."

Even the VIP combat coach was impressed.

"You've improved. Let's get you a stronger training dummy."

Zhang Hao smirked in satisfaction.

He had been preparing intensely for the Joint Training Camp.

His family had invested heavily in his training.

He had the best equipment and the best coaching.

He was confident he would shine in the tournament.

But something felt off.

Why hadn't the school announced the final training list yet?

"Strange... The final list is usually out by now."

Just then, he called his homeroom teacher, Mr. Ye.

"Teacher, do we have the list for the Joint Training yet?"

"Oh, let me check...

...Oh."

"Found it?"

"Yes. But you're not on it."

---

Zhang Hao Froze.

"...What?"

"You didn't make the list."

"That's impossible! I'm second in grade!"

"I'm supposed to be on the team!"

"Did Wang Ke sabotage me?!"

"No, the principal personally made this decision."

Zhang Hao felt his world collapse.

He had trained so hard. He had spent so much money.

And now, he wasn't even selected?

"Who's on the team, then?"

Mr. Ye hesitated.

Then he sighed.

"Xu Yan, Gao Yang, Bai Ding."

---

Zhang Hao Felt Like He Had Been Struck By Lightning.

"...Who?"

Xu Yan?

Gao Yang??

Bai Ding???

Zhang Hao had never even heard of these names before.

How could THEY be on the team instead of him?!

"...This has to be a joke."