“Student Sky Wolf, could you please sit properly? Also, remove whatever you are wearing. Let me think!” Shui Wu Hen said grimly. In reality, tiny beads of water droplets formed in the corner of its eyes. A part of the principal wanted nothing to do with this matter. Another large part of it was too happy and enjoyed the moment. It wished to mold this mess of a creature to a proper man.

It wanted to make Tian Lang the best of what he could be.

When Shui Wu Hen became aware of its own thought, it became silent.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that for the principal, Shui Wu Hen, thinking anything other than researching was unthinkable.

After a long period of time, Shui Wu Hen sighed and decided, ‘Forget it. Rather than being cooped up all day, this might be a better way to spend the last days.’

It took out a brand new diary from the drawer and started scribbling. Tian Lang couldn’t see anything. This principal was clearly on guard against him. He could only order the Origin Slime to return to its original shape and wait patiently. Seems like this Origin Slime was really useless, it had no role to play in this grand ascension of his Fleshy Mounds.

“Then, why do you want... this, fleshy mounds?” asked Shui Wu Hen.

Already impatient, Tian Lang pointed and replied aggressively, “Do I look like an idiot? Hmph, I already know the source of your strength is hidden in those lump of flesh! I also want those soft, bouncy, and squishy mounds! I will cultivate my fleshy mounds to the highest grade and stand at the peak of all creatures!”

“L-lump of flesh?” The Principal turned away, trying hardest to control its facial twitches. Really, why did it feel so out of balance today? If this anomaly wasn’t in front of it. Shui Wu Hen might’ve questioned whether it had eaten something bad this morning. Coughing, it continued with what Tian Lang said, “You said squishy and soft, have you touched them before? Also, fleshy mound cultivation?”

“Never, they just look soft, squishy, bouncy, and extremely elastic. How could I ever touch them? I just know that they have different grades, and their power level varies according to that.” Tian Lang’s eyes were unwavering and face without any change of expression. At most, he had slept in them, plunged his fangs, and just yesterday, squeezed them very tightly. Just that, he hadn’t touched them.

‘Yes, I agree that you are too good. You might’ve fooled me if you didn’t sound so passionate like you were reminiscing from your experience.’ Unfortunately, Tian Lang failed at his lie, it seems he had yet to master the Innate Ability that all humans were born with and there was more room for improvement than he initially thought.

Shui Wu Hen thought a bit. With this, it understood what Tian Lang was talking about. Secrets, Fleshy Mounds, and Tricks; however, it had no way to confirm Tian Lang’s race. At least not without alerting him. His appearance was that of a human, so there was no clue either. But his race had little to do with his presence in the academy. And Shui Wu Hen wasn’t so foolish to poke into things it didn’t require.

Shui Wu Hen, the principal, thought seriously. There were two ways to break Tian Lang out of his false delusion, or impression. First, Shui Wu Hen could build Tian Lang’s other bases, such as knowledge, mental fortitude etc., and then attack his weakness surrounding these fleshy mounds and other nonsense issues.

But this had a fatal weakness. Tian Lang would be surrounded by a social environment. By the time they attack his weakness, if he were to misunderstand something deeply, his already twisted sense of view might get more twisted. Which in turn might create some unfavorable development later on. He wasn't a kid whom they could keep under watch 24/7.

The second was to directly attack his weakness and completely shade a light to his foggy mind and destroy the root cause of his mess at once.

However, both required an in-depth understanding of Tian Lang’s personality.

If Tian Lang was a spectator type, who thought overly of even a small conversation, then the first was definitely fatal for him. But if he was a hot-headed type, the second was also unsuitable.

Actually, Tian Lang fell in both categories. He was both overthinker and hot-headed.

Suddenly, Shui Wu Hen’s facial expression hardened. It had decided to not take the risk. Locking eyes with Tian Lang, it spoke seriously, “Student Sky Wolf, from now on, only listen to what I say. Do not interrupt me or cut in. You can forget about getting what you call this useless lump of flesh. It is nothing but a hindrance. No matter how much you try, you can never have them. Let me ALSO clarify it, they have no relation to my strength. Also, stop glaring at me... Don’t squint as if I gave you the permission to peek at me.”

Shui Wu Hen was frustrated. He was nothing short of a mischievous kid wearing an adult’s mask. In a way, he was harder to deal with than kids.

Tian Lang made a fist and thumped on his chest. His eyes were full of conviction as he proclaimed loudly, “But! I WILL get fleshy mounds no matter what!”

Correction, a stubborn mischievous kid.

“You look here–”

“I have nothing to look at! I am getting fleshy mounds no matter what!” Tian Lang interrupted and conveyed his intention clearly.

“Listen, there’s something called gender for a reaso–”

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Shui Wu Hen tried to explain but Tian Lang had already lost his capability of civil talk, “Yes, everything is there for a reason! And You say fleshy mounds are not great and even useless. Ridiculous. You are contradicting your own words. I knew you humans are sly and can’t be trusted so easily.”

“Will you let me explain? You are a man, how–”

“Keep your nonsense to yourself, if you won’t help me to achieve my perfect fleshy mounds then forget it. HOWEVER, if you want to stop me, I won’t back down without a fight!” Tian Lang stood up, full of fighting spirit. The reckless aura was already overwhelming the atmosphere.

“Can you calm down first? No one is stopping you.” Shui Wu Hen requested which Tian Lang decidedly ignored. Helpless, Shui Wu Hen stood up and sighed, “Our class ends here for today. We will continue tomorrow. The Vice Principal will arrange your living quarters. Try not to stray far away.”

When the Principal left the library room. Tian Lang’s mood switched instantly.

“Shit, they don’t want to help me cultivate my fleshy mounds!”

This wasn’t how the script should go. He thought once he reached Ivy Academy, everything would be easy-peasy for him. After all, that’s what Academy exists for.

However, they outright said that it wasn’t possible and he should give up his dream of having fluffy fleshy mounds. If it wasn’t because the secret of fleshy mounds was hidden here, he wouldn’t even want to stay here.

Tian Lang took a thick book and started reading. Although he could understand them, the book had simply too rich vocabulary for the pup. He faintly remembered the existence of dictionaries, something that gave an explanation of words and equivalent words.

But to search that in this giant ocean of knowledge, it was a challenge only less than cultivating his fleshy mounds.

Tian Lang simply read and tried to understand as much as he could. Though it didn’t take more than ten pages for him to realize, this book had the hurdle set too high. Understanding the human body was one thing, but being able to pronounce anatomical words and making a sense of them required a different level of qualification.

Just like that Tian Lang changed books after books but other than Beast Records, History, Herb, and some general categories, he could hardly understand them. Even then, from how much anatomical books he went through and tried to understand them, he faintly had a feeling that something wasn’t quite right.

The terms male and female appeared too many times. They weren’t just limited to humans. No, the term was more used for beast specifications. Like how a male Lion had manes, while a female Lioness lacked them. Also, female snakes tended to be larger than their male counterparts, etc., etc.

This was really confusing. If only he had a dictionary...

Just when Tian Lang was troubled, a mischievous voice came from behind, “This student, are you new to Ivy Academy?”

Surprised, Tian Lang turned at the source of the voice. However, rather than a human, a pair of shapely white-clothed mounds covered his vision. He tried to look up to see the human but the mounds suddenly jiggled a little, distracting Tian Lang’s focus.

Shaken, he replied in a confusing manner, “H-how did you know?” He had arrived here not long ago. Even the vice-principal didn’t recognize him. Did he suddenly gain the aura of a new student?

The mischievous voice changed to a gentle and elderly voice, “I’m an experienced teacher who knows all the talented students as you can see,” as the human spoke it rested one of its hands above its breasts to indicate where all the experience was accumulated. Then the voice suddenly took a worried tone, “Ah, you wouldn’t be an incompetent student, would you? I don’t know any foolish student nor do I want to see them, their incompetency might rub me off!”

Tian Lang’s attention was already focused. He replied in a disgruntled voice, “How could I, this Sky Wolf, be trash? I’m new but more talented than any students here. Hmph!”

“I’m relieved then. I only teach talented students. But student Sky Wolf, are you weak? How can you be talented if you are weak?” The voice became relieved but also confused.

“How am I weak? Are you really a teacher?” Tian Lang also questioned his doubt. Shouldn’t a teacher be able to identify a student’s strengths and weaknesses properly?

“Of course, I am a Teacher. But why do you not have any fleshy mounds if you are as strong as you claim?”

Tian Lang felt his mind blown away! Teacher! This human was a full-fledged genuine teacher! He quickly grabbed the human’s free hand and requested earnestly, “Teacher! Please teach me how to have fleshy mounds like you. No, I want to have better, bigger, and mightier fleshy mounds than you! You will teach me, right!?”

“This student, please calm down. Of course, I will teach you. That’s what a teacher does and should do. I know it must’ve been hard for you to live without fleshy mounds at your age. However, it’s not easy to get your hands on fleshy mounds so easily. Not to mention you’ve grown this much without receiving love from fleshy mounds. You’ll have to work harder than anyone else, my dear student. Only then can you yourself as Fleshy Mounds Meister. For that, you must follow my words strictly! Can you do that? Do you have the commitment?”

Fleshy Mounds Meister? Tian Lang’s eyes glowed. Such a wonderful term! How could a word sound so melodious? Afraid that he was thinking for too long, Tian Lang quickly affirmed, “I do! I do! I really do!!!”

“Hum~, I have definitely felt your commitment. Being the awesome teacher I am, I shall teach you how to get your hands on the most exceptional fleshy mounds,” the teacher accepted Tian Lang’s fervent wish graciously.

However, for some reason, Tian Lang felt a hint of amusement in that voice. Shaking his head, he felt relieved. Finally, there was someone leading him to his glory. They will teach him how to get his hands on... fleshy mounds?

Weird, get my hands on fleshy mounds? My fleshy mounds won’t grow but I have to get it from elsewhere? Tian Lang was a bit confused. Anyway, this true and genuine teacher must know better than him. He had to avoid making silly questions, else the teacher thought him as an incompetent student and avoid him. Eh, incompetency is contagious?

While Tian Lang was thinking over, the teacher went to a bookshelf and laid a book in front of him. Taking the same seat as the Principal, the teacher instructed him to read it.

Only then Tian Lang had the chance to take a proper look at his teacher.

The teacher was nowhere as elderly as he thought. Aside from the shoulder-length bangs, the teacher had long hair that reached its thigh. Coupled with soft white skin, a coffee color framed glasses adorned its amber eyes which added an extra air of intellect to its beauty. The loose-fitting white and red dress gave the human a real and approachable aura. Completely opposite to the frail and ethereal Shui Wu Hen.

“Teacher, this boo–”

“Right, don’t just call me teacher. I’m Meng Delan. Call me Teacher Meng.” Meng Delan introduced with a radiant smile.

(Alt Titles. When Your Sickness is Weird, You Need An Equally Weird Medication; You Don’t Search Proper, You Search What You Need; Meng Delan, A True Educator?;)