Chapter 29: The Entire Class: “???”
Since Man’er first mentioned Shanshan and clearly expressed her disdain, the online discussions about the two witches had never ceased.
At this moment, following Man’er’s live broadcast last night, the discussion had reached its peak.
Some believed that Man’er was very powerful and that belittling Shanshan was justified because Shanshan just wasn’t as good as her!
Others argued that ordinary people should stay out of witches’ affairs, as what witches said to each other was acceptable among them but offensive when said by outsiders.
Another group was puzzled by Shanshan’s silence. After all, Shanshan didn’t seem like someone who would swallow her pride.
Additionally, a small minority suspected that Man’er was a fake witch, but after experiencing Shanshan’s backlash, they were cautious and mostly kept their thoughts to themselves, not daring to voice them online.
In any case, there were many opinions, and the hype around the two witches was growing. Some even reported Man’er to the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation, claiming she was a fake witch. However, perhaps due to the incident with Shanshan, there was no immediate feedback from the bureau.
Now, how Shanshan would respond had become the public’s most anticipated question.
Various analysis posts filled the trending sections of different platforms. Comparison videos, speech edits, timelines of appearances—everything was dissected in detail, comparing the two witches from head to toe.
Of course, most of the comparison videos were objective, just stating facts without taking sides, as no one wanted to offend either witch.
However, there were also fanatics. Among the most popular videos, one from a fervent Man’er supporter completely denigrated Shanshan.
The intensity of the fanaticism made viewers worry for the poster’s safety—hoping Shanshan wouldn’t harm them.
This was because, although Su Mu (Shanshan) had verbally threatened people, she had never actually done anything bloody. This restraint had emboldened some p*rverse minds—trashing a witch brought fame and money!
Some people advised caution, others agreed, and many just watched.
The internet was a battleground.
Meanwhile, one of the central figures, the witch Shanshan, stood in an empty classroom.
Standing within a floating golden magic circle, she coldly said:
“Did I ever mention I have another name?”
“It’s—Shanshan.”
The advisor’s pupils shrank.
No one would be ignorant of the name “Shanshan.”
Hearing this name, everyone would naturally think of that witch.
“Shan…Shanshan?” Looking at the unexplainable magical circle around the girl and feeling the overwhelming, irresistible aura, the advisor broke out in a cold sweat. “What…what do you mean?”
“What do you think?” The girl’s voice was icy. She raised her hand, and suddenly, a wand engraved with various runes appeared in her previously empty hand.
The advisor’s heart nearly jumped out of her chest.
What was Su Mu implying?
Shanshan… Was she really Shanshan?
What was she going to do?
Kill her?
Of course… How could a witch tolerate being offended?
Moreover, she had repeatedly made things difficult for her…
Cold sweat dripped from her forehead, panic and fear rising from the depths of her heart, making the long-haired woman almost want to turn and run.
But… But the only exit was blocked by Su Mu—no, by the witch Shanshan!
She had nowhere to escape!
The witch was definitely going to kill her!
At this moment, the advisor had no mind to ponder why the witch Shanshan was actually Su Mu.
Extreme fear made her body cold, her legs gave way, and she collapsed to her knees.
“Lady Shanshan! Please spare me! I didn’t mean to… I didn’t know your identity! I really didn’t mean to offend you!”
The classroom floor was not clean, covered with the dust of people coming and going. It was summer, so it wasn’t cold, but the advisor still felt a chill from the ground seep into her bones.
The air grew thick, and nothing gave her a sense of safety.
The witch remained silent, looking down at her, seemingly waiting to see what more the humble supplicant would say.
“It was all Zhang Qi’s idea! She wanted to make things difficult for you! I was just… I was just…”
Shanshan coldly picked up her words, “Just bribed, right?”
The advisor trembled, unable to speak.
The rapid sound of her fearful breathing was particularly clear in the room.
It felt like an eternity had passed before the witch used her wand to lift the advisor’s chin. At the same time, a black bag was thrown onto her. “Carry this with you. If you ever have any ill thoughts about me again, what’s inside will kill you.”
The woman dared not disobey, nodding frantically. “Yes, yes, thank you, Lady Witch, for sparing me. I will definitely be a good person from now on… I, I…”
Su Mu coldly watched her stammer, feeling no emotion. She withdrew the magic circle, turned, and left the classroom.
Behind her, the long-haired woman, trembling, picked up the black magic bag with both hands in a reverent manner. Without daring to look inside, she stuffed it into her pocket.
Inside was a herb that Su Mu had enchanted—Crown Vetch. Its power was “subconscious transformation,” meaning that during moments of intense emotion, it would embed the experience deeply into the subconscious, continuously reinforcing the memory.
Su Mu wanted to ensure the advisor remembered this moment of terror and would not dare to reveal her identity or say anything inappropriate.
Su Mu pushed open the door and returned to the classroom. Everyone inside looked up at her, surprised that she was back.
“Su Mu!” Zhang Qi called out, seeing that the advisor hadn’t returned. “The advisor said you couldn’t take the exam. Who allowed you back?”
Su Mu didn’t even glance at her, walking straight to her seat.
“You!” Zhang Qi’s eyes were filled with anger.
At that moment, the pale-faced advisor returned to the classroom. She looked terrible, as if she’d just been threatened with her life, leaving the students shocked.
What happened?
She just talked with Su Mu for a while.
How did things turn out like this?
Moreover… her gaze fell on Su Mu.
The advisor who had just told Su Mu to get out now acted as if she didn’t see her sitting there. She handed out the exam papers in a monotone voice, “The exam has started. No looking around.”
After distributing the papers, she took her pen and walked to Su Mu’s desk, offering it with both hands and an uncharacteristically gentle attitude. “Use mine for now… It was the teacher’s fault earlier. Shan… Su Mu, I apologize to you in front of everyone.”
Classmates: “???”
Zhang Qi: “???”
