The Truth Behind Father Xu's Death!

Xu Jie had only undergone Blood Transfusion twice, so he was definitely no match for Xu Ming.

But he could keep killing people, plunder Lifespan, raise his martial arts realm, and grow stronger with every battle!

By the time he killed his way into the top ten, Xu Ming would be nothing but a lamb awaiting slaughter!

Xu Jie had actually guessed that the school's punishment for him had most likely been arranged by the Xu siblings.

But he did not care in the slightest. On the contrary, he sincerely wanted to thank Xu Ming!

Xu Ming thought that using ranking battles would give him a chance to kill Xu Jie, but in truth, he had handed Xu Jie the perfect opportunity to grow rapidly.

You were truly courting death!

Just as Xu Jie stood at the entrance of the lounge, restless and barely able to suppress the urge to kill in his heart, footsteps sounded behind him.

"Xu Jie!"

Xu Jie slightly turned his head and glanced at Xu Ming standing in the doorway. Then he turned back expressionlessly, as though he had not seen him at all.

Xu Jie's dismissive attitude made Xu Ming frown slightly. Then he sneered and slowly spoke in a low, sinister voice.

"Xu Jie, do you know how your father died?"

"..."

"Everyone outside says that your useless father died in the jaws of Demonic Beasts. In truth, my father killed him with his own hands!"

"..."

"Heh heh, that old piece of trash took something he shouldn't have taken. He deserved to be tortured to death. You probably don't know, do you? Before your father died, he kept begging my father to spare your life and leave him a shred of bloodline behind. Tsk tsk, what a pity. His son is trash too, and he'll die today. How pathetic!"

"..."

"If you ask me, your father died because of you! Didn't he secretly seize that thing for the sake of his worthless son? Don't worry. Your father's bones are long gone. His corpse was fed to some Demonic Beast or another and has probably become shit by now!"

"..."

For some reason, even though Xu Jie did not know the body's original father and had no feelings for him, he still felt uncontrollable fury when he heard Xu Ming say those things.

Fragments of the original owner's memories surfaced on their own, playing scene after scene of Father Xu in Xu Jie's mind like a revolving lantern.

"Jie'er, don't cry... Your mother has gone somewhere far away. From now on, it's just father and son, relying on each other to survive..."

"It's fine, Jie'er. These injuries of mine are nothing! Sigh, I came back empty-handed from outside the city again this time. Take these pills... Huh? Your father doesn't need them. You're still young; this is precisely the time when you need to forge your martial foundation..."

"Jie'er, remember this! This world is just this cruel! If you don't cultivate diligently, people will bully you. Don't blame your father for being harsh... Jie'er, your father promises you that even if I have to give everything, I will make sure you survive in this world..."

"Jie'er, your father took on a big job this time. I may be gone for two or three months. Take these credit points! Remember to eat properly while you're at home, and don't get into conflicts with others at school. Everything can wait until your father comes back..."

The final scene in those memories was Father Xu resolutely leaving the city.

By the time the original owner learned that his father had died, he had not even gotten to see him one last time.

All that remained was a relic entrusted to a friend and delivered to Xu Jie: a battle saber Father Xu had used for over a decade, too reluctant to replace despite its countless scars and patches of rust.

Heh heh!

This really was... a little painful.

So after death, obsessions truly remained!

Even after the original owner died, his attachment to his father and his deep longing remained so intense that they had yet to fade away.

Now that Xu Jie had learned the truth behind the original owner's father's death, that blazing longing suddenly erupted and crashed against his heart.

Xu Jie could not help recalling a saying from his previous life.

When parents live, one still has a place to come from; when parents die, one is left with only the road home!

Xu Jie had been an orphan in his previous life, raised on food from countless households before being trafficked to Southeast Asia. He had never experienced so-called fatherly love.

Yet at this moment, as the original owner's memories surged forth, Xu Jie clearly felt Father Xu's fatherly love and care, heavy as a mountain.

It was also at this moment that Xu Jie truly accepted the original owner's identity and took on this karma and hatred.

Before, he had merely wanted to kill the Xu siblings because they had provoked him.

Now, things were different!

Xu Jie would not only kill the Xu Family members, but also slaughter the Jiang Family members to avenge his father!

The Xu Family... the Jiang Family...

Xu Jie silently raised his head slightly, as though he were looking at the clouds in the sky.

Yet before his eyes was only a sealed iron door. In reality, he could see nothing.

"Hahaha, Brother! I told you this kid was going to cry!"

Another crisp female voice rang out. Xu Shishi sneered right in his face once more, her tone brimming with glee at his misfortune.

"Trash! You're trash, and your dead father was trash too! I'll warn you one last time—hand over that... uh..."

Xu Jie suddenly turned around, his eyes blazing with cold light as he stared fixedly at the Xu siblings by the door.

He was like a vicious ghost returned from hell, his gaze carrying a cruel killing intent that seized the soul.

Xu Shishi was clearly startled by Xu Jie's sudden turn. Halfway through her words, a barely perceptible flicker of fear appeared on her face.

Then Xu Shishi came to her senses. Humiliated and enraged, her cheeks flushed red as she cursed.

"Trash, what are you staring at? Later, I'll have someone gouge out both your eyes!"

"Xu Ming, Xu Shishi, what are you doing here?!"

The next moment, a cool shout rang out. Amid the click-clack of high heels, Chu Mingyue approached with a gloomy expression.

Xu Jie slowly turned back around and once more sank into cold, silent stillness.

When Xu Ming saw that it was the most beautiful goddess among the school instructors, he could not help revealing a lecherous smile. Seemingly respectful but actually insincere, he brushed it off.

"Nothing! Instructor Chu, isn't my brother about to fight ranking battles? I came specifically to cheer him on... Instructor, are you free this afternoon? I'd like to treat you to a simple meal!"

"Not interested!"

Chu Mingyue casually replied with utmost indifference. She walked to the doorway and looked at Xu Jie's back as he faced away from the three of them, her brows knitting slightly.

In front of the Xu siblings, Chu Mingyue spoke to Xu Jie as though it were nothing.

"Xu Jie, I just finished negotiating with the school. Your required number of matches has been reduced to five! You only need to fight five ranking battles for this punishment to be waived... Are you even listening to me?!"

Xu Jie sighed softly inwardly, nodded gently, and gave a rare expression of thanks.

"Thank you."

Hearing this, the corners of Chu Mingyue's lips lifted slightly. She seemed very satisfied with Xu Jie's response and attitude.

She glanced at the Xu siblings, whose expressions had subtly changed, snorted coldly, and turned away. She even began humming a little tune.

Xu Jie, you brat, you'd better thank this old lady properly!

Only after Chu Mingyue had completely left did Xu Shishi reveal a resentful expression and anxiously look at her brother.

"Brother..."

"It's fine. Don't panic!"

After softly reassuring his sister, Xu Ming suddenly sneered.

"Xu Jie, you don't think that relying on a woman from the Chu Family means you can survive today, do you? Let me tell you, you are dead without a doubt today! Let's go!"

Xu Ming pulled Xu Shishi away. No one at school currently knew of their secret scheme against Xu Jie, and even Chu Mingyue had not discovered any clues.

Xu Ming's method of dealing with Xu Jie was extremely clever. As long as Xu Jie participated in even one ranking battle and obtained a place on the rankings, he would fall into Xu Ming's plot and be doomed to die!

What Xu Ming did not know was that Xu Jie had not listened to Chu Mingyue's advice at all. Still, thanks had to be given.

And this visit from the Xu siblings only further solidified Xu Jie's resolve to kill them both.

As well as Xu Ming's father—that relative of unknown degree who shared the blood feud of murdering his father.