The Wind and Clouds in the Small Forest

After asking a few senior students for directions, Zhao Xuan hurried towards the back mountain of the academy.

"That rabbit really has a bit of a boss-like demeanor," Zhao Xuan thought as he walked, the whole situation stemming from the work-study students being bullied, and Xiao Wu, as their big sister, stepping up for them.

"But, her brain isn't exactly the sharpest," Zhao Xuan shook his head and quickened his pace.

Boss Xiao's group not only had more people but were also stronger. For the little girl to choose the back mountain, a place where you couldn't even call for help, was truly something.

But now that I'm back, I'll make it so you can't call heaven or earth, haha.

"Huh? Is that him? Where's he going?" Just as Zhao Xuan was excitedly heading towards the back mountain, a petite figure stared at his retreating back, lost in thought.

Back Mountain.

"Wang Sheng, go on, beat him!" The work-study students, led by Xiao Wu, cheered for Wang Sheng, who was fighting on the field.

Wang Sheng on the field was desperately dodging. Hearing Xiao Wu's voice, he couldn't help but show a wry smile as he quickly blocked the opponent's incoming staff-like Martial Soul.

"Hiss."

The staff landed squarely on his forearm, causing him to gasp in pain. My Sister Xiao Wu, the opponent has a weapon!

Before breaking through to become a Soul Master, Beast Souls could only benefit from the passive physical enhancements brought by the Martial Soul. They couldn't perform operations like spirit possession, which could greatly improve various bodily functions. Facing a Weapon Soul, they could only be passively beaten.

"Wang Sheng! What are you doing! Go on!" Sister Xiao Wu waved her delicate fists and shouted at Wang Sheng with dissatisfaction.

"Little rabbit, how can your mere Beast Soul, which hasn't even broken through to Soul Master, fight us? I say you should just obediently become my pet."

Boss Xiao taunted, his eyes twitching as he saw Wang Sheng's bruises all over. It wasn't out of kindness, but fear that Wang Sheng might be seriously injured, which would also make him accountable.

"Huh? You want to take Sister Xiao Wu as a pet? Aren't you scared?! If you're scared, just kowtow a couple of times and acknowledge Sister Xiao Wu as your boss, and Sister Xiao Wu will let you off the hook." Sister Xiao Wu pouted, her words sharp and unforgiving.

"Sharp-tongued little girl." Boss Xiao gritted his teeth, finding the young girl's mouth quite venomous.

"Wang Sheng is having a tough time. It looks like I, Sister Xiao Wu, will have to step in myself."

Seeing Wang Sheng's miserable state, Xiao Wu couldn't help but frown. It was no wonder the work-study students were always bullied; with so many people on the other side, Wang Sheng alone couldn't handle it.

Sister Xiao Wu rolled up her sleeves, just about to unleash her full power to teach them a lesson, when a familiar voice echoed from a distance.

"I heard there was a fight here, am I too late?" A figure ran towards the crowd, an unconcealable excitement in his eyes.

"It's this guy!"

Boss Xiao and the other senior students were stunned at the sight of Zhao Xuan, and then they became enraged.

"Finally, we've got you!" Boss Xiao and the others gritted their teeth, this guy had finally shown himself. They still vividly remembered the scene of him causing a ruckus in the cafeteria!

Unlike Boss Xiao's group, the work-study students' faces lit up with joy upon seeing Zhao Xuan.

"Zhao Xuan, you're finally back! Where's Xiao San? Have him come out and teach them a lesson." Sister Xiao Wu was overjoyed to see Zhao Xuan, but as she craned her neck to look around, she couldn't see Tang San. She couldn't help but ask.

"Xiao San? He couldn't pay for his meal on the way, so Master left him as collateral," Zhao Xuan replied casually. Turning around, he saw Boss Xiao and the others looking at him as if they wanted to eat him. He raised an eyebrow.

"What's wrong, still want to eat someone? Damn, Wang Sheng, how did you get beaten up like this?"

Wang Sheng, half-propped up, felt a surge of emotion, as if tears would well up. Heaven! After holding on for so long, a big shot has finally arrived.

Xiao Wu, on the other hand, seemed to have believed Zhao Xuan's nonsense and kept asking, "How much did you guys eat to not be able to pay? Where did you leave Xiao San as collateral? Can he be redeemed? We can't do it without him."

The people around them looked speechless. Big Sister, you actually believe that?

"If not him, there's me?" Zhao Xuan waved his hand, then looked excitedly at Boss Xiao and his group.

"Are you guys going for a one-on-one, or are you all coming at me together? Oh, right, the one-on-one here is me against all of you."

Boss Xiao and his group were speechless, How can this kid still be so arrogant?

The student who had been fighting Wang Sheng stepped forward, staff in hand, and said calmly, "Why would I need them to deal with you? I can do it with just three parts of my strength."

Zhao Xuan's eyes widened. Why does this guy seem even more arrogant than me?

"Liu Long, Level 9 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Eyebrow-Length Staff. Please guide me." Wearing the Nuoding Academy robe, coupled with his upright posture, a gust of wind made him look quite dashing.

Zhao Xuan felt he couldn't stand it anymore. He was supposed to be the one showing off, how could someone else get the first move? Was this even right?!

With that, he flicked his similarly styled Nuoding Academy robe, his expression calm, a smile playing on his lips.

A circle of yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet. Zhao Xuan said calmly, "Zhao Xuan, first year, Level 16 Weapon Soul Master. Please guide me."

When Zhao Xuan's Soul Ring appeared, many people were stunned. Liu Long, facing him directly, his expression changed drastically.

"This is bad!" a voice popped into his head.

"To deal with you guys, I don't even need my Martial Soul." Revealing Soul Rings was the first step in showing off, and the next part was the second step.

As Zhao Xuan finished speaking, before anyone could react, his figure vanished from his original spot.

"Bang!"

In the next moment, Zhao Xuan appeared where Liu Long had been standing, and Liu Long had disappeared.

"First one!" Zhao Xuan stopped, turned back to face Boss Xiao and his group, baring his teeth, scaring them into instinctively taking a few steps back.

"Huh?!"

"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"

Sounds erupted one after another. Over twenty senior students were kicked out like sandbags by Zhao Xuan. Due to Zhao Xuan's extreme speed, Boss Xiao and the others didn't even have time to react.

"Ah, it's not as fun as kicking Soul Beasts," Zhao Xuan said, dusting off his hands with a look of lingering excitement.

He had used precise force to avoid injuring Boss Xiao and the others. Compared to the unrestrained feeling of kicking Soul Beasts, this controlled experience felt significantly less satisfying.

The Work-Study Students nearby stared in disbelief. Boss Xiao and his crew, whom they had considered formidable opponents, were… defeated just like that?!

Xiao Wu was the quickest to react. She snapped her jaw shut, which had nearly dropped, and jogged over to Zhao Xuan, asking incredulously, "Zhao… Zhao Xuan, you're that strong?"

She was so surprised that her words stumbled.

"Just average, really. Haha." Zhao Xuan felt a surge of satisfaction. This feeling of invincibility was wonderful. He felt like singing a song about how lonely it is to be invincible…

"Zhao Xuan!"

Just then, an angry shout erupted from the side.

"Huh?! Is there anyone else who isn't convinced?" Zhao Xuan frowned. These people had some nerve. But… were there any girls among those he kicked earlier?

He turned his head and saw a cute little girl with fluffy blonde hair stomping towards him, her little boots clacking.

Huh? Isn't that… Hermione? The dean's granddaughter, known for her strong sense of justice… Wait?! The dean's granddaughter? Strong sense of justice?

Oh no, this is bad! Zhao Xuan exclaimed inwardly, a sudden premonition of trouble washing over him.

The little girl glared at Zhao Xuan, then glanced at the groaning senior students around them. She shouted angrily, "Zhao Xuan, we're all classmates, how could you do this?"

Zhao Xuan pouted. "What did I do? They were just not skilled enough. Are you blaming me?"

"Even if it was a spar! You can't go that hard!" Hermione yelled, her brown eyes wide.

"They aren't missing any limbs, so how is that going hard? Why don't you ask them if they're okay?"

The students lying on the ground, groaning, stiffened at his words. Honestly, they hadn't sustained any serious injuries; they couldn't get up simply because they were too embarrassed.

They secretly glanced at Zhao Xuan. Hiss… that look clearly said, 'Try pretending again if you dare.'

Under Zhao Xuan's intimidating gaze, they all scrambled to their feet, dusted themselves off, and quickly chimed in, "We're fine! We're fine!"

Hermione's eyes widened in disbelief. What was going on? She had clearly seen these people being kicked several meters away by Zhao Xuan. While she was amazed by Zhao Xuan's strength, her primary emotion at the time had been anger.

Hermione was a bit flustered. These people were actually unharmed?? This made her feel rather awkward. Suddenly, she caught sight of Zhao Xuan's smug expression and her anger flared up again!

"You just wait!" The little girl turned and walked back into the academy.

Zhao Xuan shrugged. Wait for what? I didn't do anything wrong.

Catching sight of the trembling senior students out of the corner of his eye, Zhao Xuan suddenly felt a bit bored.

He pointed at Xiao Wu beside him. "Remember your promise. She's your boss now!"

Boss Xiao and the others' eyes widened. They really wanted to argue, 'Didn't you just defeat us?' But seeing Zhao Xuan's malicious gaze… Sigh… It was better not to…

So, the group reluctantly addressed the beaming Xiao Wu, "Sister Xiao Wu…"

A while later, Master and Zhao Xuan walked out of the dean's office. Master gritted his teeth and muttered under his breath.

"That brat! She actually accused me of inciting a brawl, is she blind!"

Although the dean had only called him over for a chat because of Master's connection, he had certainly noted down this grievance!