The Little One Was Beaten, So the Big One Came

By the time Chi Xiu arrived, a long line of applicants had already formed at the entrance.

Seeing this, he let out a sigh of relief. Good thing he had not been late. Today seemed to be the last day of registration. If he missed it, he would have to pull some strings just to enroll.

The reason he had come alone this time was because his father, Chi Yuan, had made an agreement with him: he could not reveal that he was the Little Young Master of the Purple Star Sect. He was to cultivate step by step as an ordinary soul master, lest he stir up trouble.

More than ten minutes later, Chi Xiu had reached the middle of the long line.

It had to be said, the people of Heaven Dou City were quite good-looking.

The boys in the line were handsome, while the girls were lovely and delicate. Especially the girls—their clothing was incredibly revealing. Their skirts nearly reached the tops of their thighs, and some exposed their waists and cleavage, their pale skin on full display as each competed to show off her development.

Still, judging by this line, Purple Star Advanced Soul Master Academy was quite popular.

That had to do with the Purple Star Sect. It had nothing else, but it certainly had money. Previous Sect Masters had heard that many sects had opened Advanced Soul Master Academies in Heaven Dou City, so they hurriedly followed suit and spent lavishly to establish one as well. The academy grounds had been built beautifully, attracting countless people who came by reputation.

"Master, can't you use your status to cut in line? We're exhausted from waiting."

"Why cut in line? We'll be there soon."

Gu Yuena was terribly bored. Her two soft arms rested over Chi Xiu's shoulders, and the little white-haired beauty would deliberately sway a few times now and then, making his heart itch.

She did not want to wait in line, yet she insisted on clinging to him. He truly could not understand what she was thinking.

"Stop moving around."

"Na'er will massage your shoulders. Does it feel good?"

"Not bad at all..."

"Who are you talking to?"

At that moment, a tall, fat boy in front turned around. He looked around Chi Xiu in confusion, only to find that there was no one beside him.

"Nothing."

The fat boy in front seemed to have a problem with Chi Xiu. He looked him up and down and could not help sneering in disdain.

"What a weirdo. You're wearing a mask, muttering to yourself for no reason, and acting like a complete freak. Which intermediate academy are you from?"

"I've never attended an intermediate academy."

Chi Xiu told the truth.

"Don't tell me you came straight to an Advanced Soul Master Academy after awakening your martial soul?"

"You're so smart. You actually guessed it."

"What nonsense! Do you take me for an idiot?!"

"Come to think of it, you really do look like one."

As Chi Xiu spoke, he made Gu Yuena beside him giggle.

The fat boy's face turned green. When he noticed that the students waiting nearby were also secretly laughing at him, rage immediately surged in his chest.

"Kid, if you have the guts, summon your martial soul and duel me!"

Chi Xiu did not respond immediately, but the onlookers beside them began egging them on.

"Duel him! Duel him!"

Chi Xiu glanced at Gu Yuena. The white-haired girl wrinkled her cute nose. "Master, use this chance to establish your authority!"

That made sense. Chi Xiu had noticed when he first arrived that many people had been secretly watching him. The girls were mostly curious, while the boys' gazes were largely unfriendly.

They had all just met, and the boys wanted to become the center of the girls' attention. Yet Chi Xiu, this masked fellow, had stolen their spotlight. Their resentment was understandable.

"Sun Dabao! Martial soul: Rock Bear! Level 22 Power Attack System Great Soul Master!"

The fat boy named Sun Dabao had already stepped into an open area and summoned his martial soul. It was a huge bear with brown fur, and two yellow soul rings glimmered beneath his feet.

Chi Xiu walked out of the line and spoke calmly. "Chi Xiu, Level 21 Power Attack System Great Soul Master."

Other than that, Chi Xiu revealed nothing else. He neither summoned his martial soul nor displayed his soul rings.

"This masked brat is so arrogant! He won't even summon his martial soul!"

"Boss! Beat him to a pulp!"

"Yeah, Boss!"

He even had lackeys? Chi Xiu turned to look at the line.

"Brat, you'll pay for your arrogance!"

After speaking, Sun Dabao stomped his thick right leg against the ground. A rough roar burst from his mouth.

"Second Soul Skill! Gravity Suppression!"

Gravity Suppression caused the weight of opponents within its range to increase by fifty percent, slowing their movements.

Chi Xiu merely stood where he was without the slightest reaction.

Sun Dabao clearly wanted to end the fight quickly and leave everyone with an impressive image. He continued by releasing his First Soul Skill, charging forward at the same time. His massive weight made the ground tremble.

"First Soul Skill, Terror Claw Obliteration Kill!"

Sun Dabao swung both arms rapidly, sending two brown claw blades flying toward Chi Xiu.

Just when everyone assumed Chi Xiu could not move, he simply sidestepped twice and dodged the claw marks. A sonic boom rang out, and Chi Xiu instantly vanished from where he stood.

The paving stones beneath his feet had already shattered into powder.

Chi Xiu flicked his right hand, and a seven-colored glow emerged.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Seven-colored diamond-shaped scales covered the back of his hand. His fingers thickened and lengthened, while his nails extended into sharp blades.

He charged toward Sun Dabao without using any movement technique, relying purely on his own speed.

Sun Dabao was stunned. He immediately raised his thick arms to block, but Chi Xiu's sharp claws left bloody marks across them. Then Chi Xiu performed a forward flip. Sun Dabao felt a burst of intense pain, and when he opened his eyes again, Chi Xiu was nowhere to be seen.

"You lost."

Chi Xiu stood behind Sun Dabao, the sharp claws in his hand pressed against his neck.

With the slightest movement of his fingers, Sun Dabao's neck would snap in two.

"Impossible!"

Sun Dabao unleashed his Second Soul Skill again, then threw a punch backward.

Bang!

Chi Xiu steadily caught the fist with one palm. The blades at his fingertips curled inward and sank into Sun Dabao's skin.

"Ah!"

Sun Dabao cried out in pain.

Chi Xiu retracted the blades from his fingertips and lifted Sun Dabao completely over his head.

Everyone present was shocked.

Their size difference was so great, and Chi Xiu was still under the effects of Gravity Suppression.

Chi Xiu threw Sun Dabao away, sending him crashing heavily to the ground.

Sun Dabao was helped to his feet by several lackeys. Though he had been beaten into submission, the humiliation made him hate Chi Xiu to the bone.

"You're finished! You're finished! I'll get my big brother to duel you!"

"Little Fourth, go get Big Brother!"

Chi Xiu acted as though he had not seen anything and calmly returned to the line.

At the same time, the girls in the line could not help revealing admiring expressions toward Chi Xiu. This boy was not only mysterious, but also incredibly strong.

What was his martial soul?

And the scales on his hand were so beautiful. They were actually seven-colored. What kind of martial soul was that?

"Master is amazing!"

Gu Yuena clapped happily.

"Stop talking to me. Everyone already thinks I'm a monster."

Chi Xiu tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"Bone age fifteen, Soul Power Level 21. Meets the admission requirements."

"Bone age fourteen, Soul Power Level 22. Meets the admission requirements."

Listening from behind, Chi Xiu realized that Purple Star Advanced Soul Master Academy's admission standards were far lower than Shrek's. There did not seem to be much of an age restriction.

Then it was his turn. Chi Xiu stepped forward, extending his right arm to the old man seated at the table while placing his left hand on the Soul Power testing crystal ball.

"Bone age..."

A rare flicker of emotion appeared on the old man's face. He raised his head and gave Chi Xiu a strange look, then turned his gaze toward the crystal ball.

"Bone age six, Soul Power Level 21... Meets the admission requirements."

His voice was neither loud nor soft, but everyone present heard him clearly.

The fat boy, still supported by his lackeys, stood frozen in place. He hurriedly turned to ask them, "W-what? This brat is only six, six years old?!"

The old man in charge of registration had noticed the dispute between Chi Xiu and the fat boy earlier. These rich young masters had conflicts every day, and he had long grown accustomed to it.

But Chi Xiu's performance had already proven that his talent was extraordinary. The old man simply had not expected him to be only six years old...

"Child, with talent like yours, why did you come here?"

Old man, you're surprisingly self-aware... Chi Xiu suppressed the urge to complain.

As for the reason, his family had opened this Advanced Soul Master Academy, so of course he had to show it some support.

Just then, the lackey who had gone to fetch the big brother rushed back.

"Boss, I brought him!"

The fat boy hurriedly went to greet him. The person who had arrived was a boy of around twelve years old, neatly dressed, with regular features and the temperament of someone who practiced swordsmanship.

"Big Brother, that brat is way too arrogant!"

Chi Lai looked at the fat boy's bloody arm and frowned. "Who did this?"

"That brat!"

The fat boy hurriedly pointed at Chi Xiu. Chi Lai followed his finger, but his entire body suddenly froze.

"L-Little Young..."

Chi Xiu had long noticed that the person the fat boy had summoned was Chi Lai. At this moment, he did not know whether to laugh or cry.

Little fatty, do you know that the big brother you brought was beaten by me in the Purple Star Sect until he foamed at the mouth back in Chapter Three?

The fat boy failed to notice Chi Lai's expression. Supported by several brothers, he approached Chi Xiu with newfound confidence.

"You're finished, I'm telling you, brat. Do you know who opened this academy?"

"Do you?"

Chi Xiu shook his head. "I don't. Tell me."

The old man seemed unable to bear watching any longer. He nudged Chi Xiu. "Little friend, if you really want to attend here, it would be best not to provoke them. If you truly can't stand them, then go to another academy. With your talent, anywhere would fight to take you. This place is too chaotic..."

"Don't worry, Grandpa. Let me hear what he has to say first."

Seeing that his persuasion had failed, the old man could only sigh and continue registering the people behind them.

The fat boy gave a crooked smile. "The founder behind this academy is the Purple Star Sect. And the person behind me is the biological grandson of the Purple Star Sect's Great Elder!"

Chi Xiu nodded in surprise, then tilted his head to look at Chi Lai behind the fat boy, who was so embarrassed he wished he could burrow into the ground. Chi Xiu applauded. "Impressive, impressive."

The fat boy felt immensely satisfied by Chi Xiu's reaction. He glanced at him sideways. "Are you from one of the Seven Great Sects?"

Chi Xiu shook his head. "I really am not."

"Hahaha, then this is easy. Big Brother, this brat has no backing. Let's attack together and cripple him!"

Who would have thought that the instant the fat boy turned around, a figure charged forward.

Chi Lai pounced on the fat boy, straddled him, and began beating him like a madman. "I'll beat you to death, Sun Dabao! You've completely screwed me over! Do you know you picked on the wrong person?! Do you know who's standing in front of you?! You just charged in without thinking! You've screwed me over so badly!"

Chi Xiu stood to the side and watched quietly, rather satisfied with Chi Lai's reaction.

The lackeys beside them were completely dumbfounded.

"No, no! Big Brother! Who is he?! I didn't bully him! He bullied me half to death!"

"Who is he..."

Chi Lai raised his head to look at Chi Xiu, but Chi Xiu lightly shook his head. Chi Lai then lowered his head and continued beating Sun Dabao.

"Who cares who he is! All you need to know is that he's someone you can't afford to offend! If you see him again, take a detour! Do you hear me?!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Big Brother! I was wrong! Please stop!"

"Apologize to him! Now! Before it's too late!"

After saying that, Chi Lai slapped Sun Dabao across the face again before finally standing up.

The other lackeys hurriedly followed behind him. The five of them came before Chi Xiu and bent at the waist ninety degrees.

"Sorry! Big Boss, we know we were wrong! Please forgive us!"

Big Boss... Chi Xiu's mouth twitched. Gu Yuena beside him was already shaking with laughter at the title.

"Fine, get to the back of the line!"

Chi Xiu impatiently waved them away.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The youths immediately scrambled toward the end of the line, each standing ramrod straight.

"I'm truly sorry. I came without informing you at all..."

Chi Lai also bowed to Chi Xiu. After being beaten by Chi Xiu last time, he had become completely obedient, perhaps due to the Great Elder's influence.

"It's fine. Go do whatever you need to do. Just pretend you don't know me."

"Should I take you to the dormitory...?"

"No need. Go get busy."

"Alright, then. If you need anything, just tell me!"

Chi Xiu nodded and watched Chi Lai enter through the academy gates.

"By the way, Grandpa, which dormitory am I assigned to?"

Chi Xiu turned around, only to find that the old man behind him was still staring blankly, seemingly unable to recover from the shock.

"Grandpa?"

"Huh? Oh, oh, oh!"

The old man stood up at once. Even the way he looked at Chi Xiu had become respectful.

Even the Purple Star Sect Great Elder's grandson treated this child with such reverence. Just what was this child's identity?

Forget it. It had nothing to do with an old man like him, who was only here to make a living. The old man hurriedly handed Chi Xiu a string of keys.

"401!"

Purple Star Academy had clearly spared no expense on its renovations. The scenery inside was no worse than that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and everyone even had their own private dormitory.

"Yay! That's great! The dorms are private!"

Gu Yuena happily hooked her arm through Chi Xiu's.

"Why are you so happy? What's so good about having a private dorm?"

"That way, Na'er can openly do bad things with Master at night."

Gu Yuena said happily, her cheeks flushed red as if scenes from that night had already appeared in her mind.

Night fell.

Chi Xiu had spent several hours cleaning the dorm. After washing up, he was about to make the bed when the basin in his hands suddenly fell to the floor.

The bed had already been made. Gu Yuena had taken physical form and was sitting at the bedside. She deliberately slipped one shoulder strap off her shoulder, exposing her fair, delicate collarbone. Her beautiful legs overlapped beneath her skirt as she struck an utterly seductive pose.