Chapter 10: The Clown, An Encore
Room 7!
Everyone around was dumbstruck!
Ever since Xiao Wu revealed that she was a One-ring Spirit Master and one who possessed a Century Soul Ring...
Whether it was Tang San or Wang Sheng and the others, they all assumed Xiao Wu would definitely be able to defeat Lu Chen and achieve the final victory.
But who could have imagined that Lu Chen, without even using his Spirit, had lifted Xiao Wu—who had already used Martial Soul Possession and her First Spirit Ability—into the air and was swinging her back and forth using only his raw strength.
Just watching it felt unbelievable to everyone, yet it was truly happening.
People like Wang Sheng were now looking at Lu Chen with eyes full of admiration.
Defeating a One-ring Spirit Master barehanded!
Lu Chen’s status in their hearts had already reached mythical proportions!
As for Tang San, seeing Xiao Wu being bullied by Lu Chen filled him with immense rage, causing him to cast aside his recent experience of acting like a clown.
Once again, he stepped forward without hesitation, exuding an air of righteousness. Secretly gripping the Sleeve Arrow hidden beneath his cuff, he sternly rebuked Lu Chen:
"Lu Chen, put Xiao Wu down! You bastard who only knows how to bully the weak, fight me instead!"
Lu Chen’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. He tossed Xiao Wu aside and looked at Tang San with ill intent, saying:
"Fine! You’ve managed to dodge me several times, but you won’t escape this time!"
After being tossed by Lu Chen, Xiao Wu, being a One-ring Spirit Master after all, twisted her body to maintain balance and landed somewhat unsteadily but safely.
Although her steps were a bit staggered, she didn’t fall to the ground.
Seeing this, Tang San walked over with a face full of concern. A smile he considered heartwarming appeared on his face as he reached out to support Xiao Wu, comforting her:
"Xiao Wu, are you alright? This Lu Chen is too despicable, only bullying newcomers. I will definitely vent your frustrations for you and take him down."
However, in the next instant, Tang San’s outstretched hand was slapped away mercilessly by Xiao Wu. From her eyes to her expression, she was the picture of annoyance toward Tang San, as she snapped irritably:
"Get lost!"
"Can’t you see this is a fight between him and me? What kind of madness has possessed you to come running over!"
"Can you please stop bothering me!"
As soon as those words were spoken, Tang San seemed to petrify. That heartwarming smile froze on his face, and he stood there motionless, like a clay statue.
Tang San had played the clown once again; he could almost hear the sound of his own heart breaking.
For the first time he had felt a spark of attraction, he had lost so miserably.
His expression was dazed; with the right background music, it would surely become a classic, schadenfreude-inducing scene.
Meanwhile, having dismissed the Simp-like Tang San, Xiao Wu ran toward Lu Chen with great interest. She wasn’t angry about what had just happened; instead, her eyes sparkled as she asked:
"Lu Chen, is your Spirit really Blue Silver Grass? You’re like a human-shaped Spirit Beast, or rather, a Beast-to-Human Transformation. Otherwise, how could you have such terrifying strength without even using your Spirit!"
Xiao Wu was full of curiosity, her eyes shining as she looked at Lu Chen. She was treating him as one of her own, thinking he was also a Beast-to-Human Transformation—specifically, a strength-type one like a wild bull.
Otherwise, how could a mere human erupt with such terrifying power?
Lu Chen didn’t answer Xiao Wu immediately. He looked at the Simp Tang San standing not far away, who had been utterly crushed by Xiao Wu’s words, and sighed. His wish to beat up Tang San had fallen through once again.
Extremely disappointed, Lu Chen turned back to Xiao Wu. He could tell from her question that she considered him one of her kind, but he really wasn’t.
Lu Chen explained:
"My Spirit really is just Blue Silver Grass. My strength is great because I was born with divine force; it’s just my talent. After all, my spirit power is also Innate Full Spirit Power, so it’s normal for me to be a bit special."
An "I understand" expression appeared on Xiao Wu’s face. In this human society, Beast-to-Human Transformations like them certainly couldn’t expose themselves.
Xiao Wu retracted her possessed Spirit. She couldn’t beat Lu Chen and was willing to accept her loss, so she immediately shouted:
"I admit defeat, Boss Lu Chen!"
After speaking, Xiao Wu turned to Wang Sheng and the others, placing her hands on her hips and announcing loudly:
"I can’t beat Boss Lu Chen, but I definitely won’t have any problem beating you guys. From now on, Lu Chen is the boss of Room 7, and I am the second-in-command. You all have to call me Sister Xiao Wu."
How could Wang Sheng and the others have any objections?
With the naturally divinely strong Lu Chen as their boss and a One-ring Spirit Master like Xiao Wu with a Century Soul Ring as their second-in-command, why would they, the Work-Study Students, fear any bullying? They could practically walk tall and unchallenged in the academy from now on.
At this thought, Wang Sheng and the others all looked excited. They puffed out their chests and shouted in high Spirits:
"Sister Xiao Wu!"
Xiao Wu nodded with satisfaction, a smile on her face. She finally felt a bit of that "big sister" vibe she had back in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Just then, a teacher wearing dark green robes entered Room 7 carrying a set of bedding. He spoke in a low voice:
"Tang San? Is Tang San here?"
Hearing someone call his name, Tang San, who had been petrified for a long time, finally regained some animation in his face. He turned around and said in a very hoarse voice:
"Teacher, I’m here. Is there something you need?"
Hearing the response, the teacher looked toward Tang San, walked over, and thrust the bedding into his hands, explaining:
"Tang San, this is the bedding your teacher, Grandmaster Yu, asked me to bring to you."
"I am the teacher in charge of logistics. You can come to me for anything regarding your daily lives."
"The three Work-Study Students who arrived today—Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Lu Chen—are required to clean a portion of the academy. You three will be responsible for cleaning the academy’s garden. You’ll get ten bronze coins a day, which is enough for your food and drink at the academy."
After making the arrangements, the teacher in dark green robes didn’t stay long and soon turned to leave Room 7.
Holding the soft bedding in his arms, Tang San forced a smile. In this cold academy dormitory, it seemed only his teacher could provide him with a sliver of comfort.
After seeing Tang San receive his bedding, Xiao Wu looked at the others in the dormitory and noticed that everyone had their own bedding except for her, and she didn’t know what to do.
She whispered:
"Does the academy not provide bedding?"
Tang San’s ears were very sharp, a skill he had developed through thousands of practice sessions with Hidden Weapons to locate sounds.
Hearing Xiao Wu’s words, Tang San’s mind became active again. If he shared his bedding with her now, would it make her happy? Would she smile at him?
Tang San’s Simp soul began to burn once again.
(End of Chapter)
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