Zhang Yun Gets Beaten

"You have someone you like? I thought you didn't have a girlfriend?"

Mentor Ruolin froze for a moment, then said in sudden realization, "I understand now. You're trying to fool your mentor, aren't you?"

He hadn't said he liked anyone at first, yet he brought it up only when she introduced Xiao Yu. He had to be lying.

"You can't possibly be looking down on Xiao Yu, can you? She's one of the famous beauties of our Outer Court. In the entire Outer Court, Xiao Yu's looks are absolutely among the very best. Little fellow, don't set your standards too high!"

Mentor Ruolin raised a finger and tapped Lu Yunxiao on the forehead, speaking with feigned displeasure.

"What are you talking about? How could I possibly look down on Senior Sister Xiao Yu?"

Lu Yunxiao wore a bitter smile, truly unsure what to say. He had told the truth, yet Mentor Ruolin simply refused to believe him.

"Alright, Mentor Ruolin, please stop. I have no plans to find a boyfriend yet."

Xiao Yu spoke up, rescuing Lu Yunxiao from the awkward situation.

Though Lu Yunxiao's rejection did not make her feel particularly good—after all, being rejected by such an outstanding junior brother was bound to be unpleasant—she was also a reasonable person.

If she had really agreed just because of a few words from Mentor Ruolin, that would have been far too hasty. Rejection was the truly sensible choice.

She did have some favorable feelings toward Lu Yunxiao. After all, given how outstanding he was, no normal woman would dislike him upon seeing him. But getting together now was still far too soon, and she could not accept that. After all, they had only met today; the time had simply been too short.

Besides, Lu Yunxiao was talented, poised, and handsome. Perhaps he did not necessarily think highly of her.

"You're already twenty. You're not that young anymore; it's time you found yourself a boyfriend."

Mentor Ruolin rubbed Xiao Yu's head, a hint of concern in her eyes. Xiao Yu was one of the students she liked most.

"But Mentor, I'm still young. I'm only fourteen."

At the side, Lu Yunxiao spoke faintly.

The Coming-of-Age Ceremony was only held at sixteen. He was still two years away, yet she was already in such a hurry to arrange a girlfriend for him?

Mentor Ruolin: "..."

"Get lost!"

Mentor Ruolin shot Lu Yunxiao a glare and said irritably.

She had kindly tried to arrange something for this Stinky Kid, yet he seemed completely unappreciative.

And with the maturity he had displayed, he actually had the nerve to claim he was young. Well, his age was indeed young, but his mind was clearly extremely mature.

Hmph, all excuses!

"Alright, goodbye, Mentor Ruolin!"

Hearing those words, Lu Yunxiao cupped his hands in salute, gave Xiao Yu a grateful look, then promptly made his escape.

He had come to realize that both those female senior sisters and Mentor Ruolin were remarkably difficult to deal with.

"That Stinky Kid is really slippery, treating my good intentions like donkey liver and lungs. Hmph."

Mentor Ruolin gave a soft snort, her tone carrying a trace of indignation.

Xiao Yu smiled faintly and said, "Junior Brother Yunxiao's talent is extraordinary. He is likely someone devoted to cultivation, and he is still young as well. Perhaps he truly has no interest in such things."

"Perhaps."

Mentor Ruolin sighed and said, "Yunxiao is the most outstanding young man I've ever seen. He is perfect in every way and truly suited for you. It would be such a pity if you missed him."

At those words, Xiao Yu pressed her lips together. Looking at Lu Yunxiao's disappearing back, she remained silent.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, a week had quietly passed.

The sun shone brightly that day. Lu Yunxiao was studying in the classroom, naturally studying alchemy.

At present, he was working hard to learn how to identify all kinds of medicinal herbs. To refine pills, understanding the properties of every herb was the foundation of all foundations.

Only by understanding the properties of different herbs could one better extract their essence during pill refinement and produce better pills.

Lu Yunxiao was studying when Xiao Yu suddenly rushed straight toward him, a trace of anxiety on her face.

"Yunxiao, something happened."

Xiao Yu's breathing was somewhat ragged. It seemed she had run here directly.

"What happened?"

Lu Yunxiao raised his head and looked at Xiao Yu with some confusion.

After the incident with Mentor Ruolin, they had been a little awkward whenever they first met. But now, their relationship had become quite good. At the very least, they could be considered friends.

"Zhang Yun was beaten by people from Profound Class Four."

Xiao Yu spoke somewhat breathlessly.

"Zhang Yun was beaten? What exactly happened?"

Lu Yunxiao frowned and asked.

Over the past week, Zhang Yun had fulfilled his promise and truly become a qualified lackey. Though Lu Yunxiao had said nothing, he had more or less acknowledged Zhang Yun.

Now that he heard Zhang Yun had been beaten, he naturally felt some anger.

"The homeroom teacher of Profound Class Four has a grudge against Mentor Ruolin, so they've always been at odds with us. This time, people from Profound Class Four were speaking badly of you. They said your battle records were all nothing but empty boasting, that you were a fraud living off a false reputation and actually couldn't withstand a single blow. Zhang Yun overheard them, got angry, argued with them, and then got beaten."

Xiao Yu explained in rapid succession.

Crack!

As Xiao Yu finished speaking, a fierce glint flashed through Lu Yunxiao's eyes, and he could not help clenching his fists.

He had always paid little mind to what others said about him. But this time, they had actually beaten one of his people. That was something he could not tolerate.

Since Zhang Yun called him boss, he could not stand by and watch Zhang Yun be bullied, especially when it was because of him.

"Lead the way."

Lu Yunxiao looked at Xiao Yu and slowly spoke two words.

"Yunxiao, we should notify Mentor Ruolin first. They have several Dou Masters over there."

There was a hint of worry in Xiao Yu's voice. Although Lu Yunxiao had instantly defeated three Dou Masters, she knew that was because he had used a special technique.

But this was the academy, where killing was forbidden, so Lu Yunxiao might not be able to use his trump card.

Moreover, there were not merely three Dou Masters among that group, but six in total. The strongest among them had even reached the level of a five-star Dou Master. If Lu Yunxiao went just like this, she feared he would suffer a loss.

"They're only Dou Masters. There's nothing to fear."

Lu Yunxiao's tone was firm. During the week he had spent at the academy, he had not gained nothing. Though his cultivation was still at seven-star Dou Zhe, his strength had already improved considerably. He was not afraid of a few Dou Masters.

"Yunxiao!"

Xiao Yu called out once more.

"Lead the way. If we don't go now, they may have already left."

Clenching his fist, Lu Yunxiao spoke calmly.

Hearing this, Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment. Looking at Lu Yunxiao's resolute expression, she sighed softly and said, "Alright. Come with me."

Xiao Yu walked ahead while Lu Yunxiao followed behind her. One after the other, the two of them headed straight out of the classroom.

Behind them, many students who had overheard their conversation also followed after them.

Two more chapters this afternoon, together with the one at noon, making three chapters today!

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