Conflict! The Provocation of the Cross-Legged Disciples.

Lin Kun's performance in the practice match, though ending in defeat, had still garnered significant attention and discussion due to his slippery movement and uncanny predictive abilities. This further solidified his reputation as the "European Emperor" and someone who was "quite capable," but it also brought some unexpected trouble.

Nuoding Academy wasn't just for work-study students and ordinary attendees; it also enrolled children from wealthy families or minor noble households in Nuoding City. These students looked down on work-study students, and seeing a kid with only level 5 Spirit Power and a useless book as his Martial Soul stealing the spotlight naturally unbalanced them.

After school one day, Lin Kun was holding Little White, preparing to head to the library to continue "charging up," when his path was blocked by three youths dressed in fine clothes and exuding arrogance. The one leading them was Xiao Chenyu, the son of the Nuoding City Lord. He was level 7 in Spirit Power, his Martial Soul was a wolf, and he was known for being overbearing and bullying within the academy, leading the pack of spoiled brats.

"Hey! You holding the rabbit!" Xiao Chenyu sneered at Lin Kun, his tone dismissive. "Heard you're pretty good at dodging? Darting around like a monkey in the practice match."

The two followers behind him immediately burst into laughter.

Lin Kun didn't want trouble. Holding Little White, he tried to walk around them. "Fellow student Xiao is joking. My abilities are weak, so I can only rely on dodging."

But Xiao Chenyu stepped forward, blocking his path again. His gaze fell on Little White, a flicker of greed and amusement in his eyes. "This pet is nice, all white and fluffy. It would suit me well. Hand it over for me to play with!" As he spoke, he reached out directly to grab Little White!

Lin Kun's expression darkened. He sidestepped, dodging the grab, and shielded Little White in his arms. "Fellow student Xiao, this is my companion, not a pet."

"Companion?" Xiao Chenyu scoffed. "A work-study student, and you deserve such a rare Spirit Beast? Be sensible and hand it over, or don't blame me for being impolite!" His Spirit Power surged, a faint wolf-like phantom appearing around him, exerting pressure.

The surrounding students, seeing this, began to gather to watch the spectacle, but no one dared to step forward to intervene. Xiao Wu and Tang San were not nearby. Although Wang Sheng and the other work-study students were angry, they were intimidated by Xiao Chenyu's influence and strength and didn't dare to step up easily.

Lin Kun's anger flared, but his reason told him he couldn't fight head-on. His opponent was two levels higher, and his Martial Soul was an offensive beast-type. A direct confrontation would put him at a disadvantage.

While secretly circulating his Spirit Power to prepare his movement technique, he tried to reason with him. "Fellow student Xiao, academy rules prohibit forcibly taking others' property, let alone Spirit Beast companions!"

"Rules?" Xiao Chenyu burst into laughter. "In this Nuoding Academy, I, Xiao Chenyu, am the rule! What if I take it? You, a poor work-study student, can't possibly turn the heavens upside down, can you? Give it here!"

He lunged again, faster this time, his five fingers forming claws as he swept through the air towards Little White!

At this critical moment, Little White, cradled in Lin Kun's arms, seemed enraged by the malice directed at it. It suddenly raised its head, a silver light flashing in its blue eyes!

"Chirp—!"

A sharp cry, imbued with strange spiritual power, erupted from Little White's mouth!

The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a sharp needle, suddenly piercing the minds of everyone present!

Xiao Chenyu, bearing the brunt of it, felt his head buzz as if struck by a heavy hammer. His forward momentum abruptly halted, his vision went black, and he stumbled, nearly falling, his Spirit Power almost scattering! The two followers behind him directly clutched their heads and crouched down, groaning in pain.

The surrounding students who had come to watch also felt a wave of intense dizziness, exclaiming and staggering back several steps!

[Ding! Detected Spirit Beast companion "Little White" activating innate spiritual skill [Soul Wail] (Young - Weak Version). Effect: Small-scale indiscriminate spiritual deterrence.] [Due to the host's spiritual link with Little White, partial effects are immune.]

Lin Kun himself felt a slight dizziness, but it was far less severe than everyone else's. He looked at Little White in his arms, who seemed somewhat weak from the exertion, with surprise. He hadn't expected the little guy to have this move!

An opportunity!

Without any hesitation, Lin Kun activated [Basic Movement Technique Mastery] under his feet. His body slid out like a slippery fish, not to attack, but to sprint directly towards the Dean's office! As he ran, he yelled at the top of his lungs:

"Someone's attacking me! Someone's trying to steal things! Xiao Chenyu is violating school rules and bullying a fellow student! Dean Yin, help!"

His voice was incredibly shrill, instantly echoing across half the academy.

Xiao Chenyu, who had just recovered from the [Soul Wail], turned green with rage upon hearing the shouts! He wanted to give chase, but his head was still throbbing, and Lin Kun was running incredibly fast, disappearing in a flash.

"You bastard! You just wait!" Xiao Chenyu clutched his forehead, roaring impotently in the direction Lin Kun had vanished. He felt utterly humiliated today. Not only had he failed to snatch the Spirit Beast, but he had also been made to look so pathetic by a small beast and a work-study student in front of everyone.