Soul Land: Anomaly's Ascent
Chapter 6

Storm in the Seventh Dormitory

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Afterward, Master led Tang San and Zhao Xuan to the school's academic affairs office to complete their registration. They were assigned to the Seventh Dormitory, which was for work-study students.

However, the two boys had no idea they'd run into trouble as soon as they arrived at the dormitory.

"Are you sure you want to fight?" Zhao Xuan loosened his wrists, looking with amusement at the "kid" before him who claimed to be the boss of the Seventh Dormitory.

The kid, named Wang Sheng, stood with his arms crossed, looking down at Zhao Xuan and Tang San.

Just moments ago, the kid had laid down the rules the moment they entered: from now on, they had to follow his orders, or else... He shook his fist, the implication quite clear.

Zhao Xuan and Tang San found it amusing. Tang San, being a good-natured person, didn't really mind. If he had to listen, he'd listen. But Zhao Xuan was a bit annoyed, especially when the guy looked down on him with his nostrils flared, as if he hadn't developed yet.

"Forget it, Xiao Xuan, let me handle this," Tang San suddenly stopped Zhao Xuan, saying with a hint of helplessness.

He hadn't wanted to get involved, but Zhao Xuan didn't know how to hold back. If Wang Sheng took even one punch from him, he'd likely be bedridden for half a year.

"Heh, got some guts. You can both come at me," Wang Sheng raised an eyebrow, saying arrogantly.

"No need." Tang San's expression was calm as he placed the school uniform in his hands onto the bed. In the next moment, his figure vanished from where he stood...

This was destined to be a sad story, especially for Wang Sheng. However, much, much later, when he recalled this incident, Wang Sheng would feel incredibly proud.

In his old age, he would tell his grandson, "Back in my day, I was someone who fought against the Sea God Tang San."

His grandson would stare blankly, wondering how his grandpa could brag so much.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the battle had been decided in an instant. Wang Sheng had already fallen to the ground, covered in dust. Tang San, on the other hand, remained as calm and composed as ever.

Zhao Xuan, who had been watching from the side, smiled. Little San's skills seemed to have improved. He'd have to find an opportunity to spar with him later.

Beside them, Wang Sheng was helped up by the other children in the Seventh Dormitory. They didn't know what technique Tang San had used, but he only felt a complete lack of strength, though his body hadn't actually suffered much damage.

He understood that Tang San had held back. However, he never expected a six-year-old child to be so powerful.

Supported by the other children, he walked up to Tang San. Tang San frowned, wondering if he was still unconvinced.

But the next moment, he was stunned. Wang Sheng walked up to him and said with a serious expression, "Since you defeated me, you're the boss of the Seventh Dormitory now!"

"Boss?!" Tang San was taken aback and instinctively looked at Zhao Xuan, who was sitting nearby. Zhao Xuan just watched him with a smile.

Tang San shook his head helplessly and said to Wang Sheng, "This... I'm really not interested. You should just keep being the boss yourself."

Being the leader of a bunch of brats was something that didn't even spark his interest.

Unexpectedly, seeing Tang San refuse, Wang Sheng became anxious. He didn't care about anything else and suddenly rolled up his sleeves, "Boss, look!"

Tang San was shocked to see that on his arms, there were as many as seven or eight bruises.

Even Zhao Xuan couldn't sit still. He got up and looked at the bruises on Wang Sheng's arm, asking in confusion, "What happened?"

Wang Sheng glanced at Zhao Xuan and then gave a bitter smile. "I got these yesterday when I first arrived at the academy. We work-study students all come from poor families. Students from other dormitories often bully us from the Seventh Dormitory. As the boss of the dorm, I have to stand up for my brothers."

"Now that I've been defeated, you're the only one who can protect my brothers, Boss! Your strength is far greater than mine, and you can protect them better!"

The other students nodded, looking at Tang San with a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

A sense of justice was a fundamental element of a chivalrous person. Protecting the weak was naturally included! The Tang Sect was a renowned sect from Bashu. Although they were skilled in poisons and hidden weapons, they were undoubtedly a righteous sect! The education he received in that regard at the Tang Sect was countless. Hearing this, Tang San no longer refused. After a moment of hesitation, he agreed, "Alright. I won't stand by and watch our dorm mates get bullied."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng and the other children from the Seventh Dormitory were overjoyed.

Zhao Xuan, lost in thought, finally couldn't help but smile. It seemed this school had plenty of fun in store.

Just then, a clear voice came from outside, "Is this the Seventh Dormitory?"

Everyone turned to look at the doorway simultaneously, their eyes widening.

Standing at the entrance was a pretty young girl. She looked about the same age as Tang San and was almost the same height. Her delicate face was rosy white, her tender skin like a ripe peach, making one want to take a bite. Although her clothes were very simple, they looked incredibly neat.

Her long black hair was styled into a braid that fell past her hips. Her pair of large, watery eyes were filled with curiosity. She was also holding a brand-new school uniform.

All the students in the dormitory were boys. Suddenly seeing such a beautiful little girl appear, they all looked dumbfounded.

Tang San couldn't help but whisper to Wang Sheng, "Can boys and girls live together here?"

Wang Sheng nodded and also lowered his voice, "We're all still children. The school doesn't separate dormitories by gender. I heard that only at the Intermediate Soul Master Academy will they be separated. It's strange, there were no work-study students last year, but three came this year. Boss, go ahead, give her a little warning."

Zhao Xuan was laughing so hard he could barely breathe, and he didn't forget to cheer from the side, "Tang San, go on! Show her what you've got!"

Tang San couldn't help but glare fiercely at Zhao Xuan. If it weren't for him, would he have ended up in such a difficult position?

Seeing Tang San hesitate, Wang Sheng stepped forward and said to the cute little girl, "Hey! Newcomer, according to our Seventh Dormitory rules, newcomers have to fight the boss first. This is our boss!"

After saying that, he unhesitatingly stepped back a few paces, pointing at Tang San.

Tang San was a bit stunned. This... this was forcing him into a corner, wasn't it?

The little girl also seemed surprised, then a hint of excitement appeared on her face.

She blinked her large eyes, revealing a sweet smile, her big eyes curving into beautiful crescent moons. "My name is Xiao Wu, the 'Wu' from dancing, and my Martial Soul is a rabbit! Since it's the dorm's rule, then... please guide me."

Before her voice had even fallen, the little girl suddenly vanished from her spot and charged towards Tang San, her speed even faster than when Tang San had fought Wang Sheng.

Tang San was somewhat surprised and instinctively met her charge.

Zhao Xuan, on the side, was excited. This match was much more interesting than the previous one.

Zhao Xuan's fighting skills were not bad. Because Zhao Shi was a highly skilled Martial Master, he could tell that the girl named Xiao Wu's fighting skills were comparable to Little San's. Both of them focused on a technical fighting style. However, compared to Tang San's, the little girl's moves were more aggressive, and her soft techniques looked quite formidable.

Their skills were roughly equal, but Tang San was hesitant and unwilling to be ruthless towards the young girl, so he could only passively take hits, occasionally retaliating once or twice.

Despite his best efforts to defend, Tang San eventually exposed an opening after several exchanges, and the little girl struck him down with a single blow.

"Xiao San, you're so embarrassing!" Zhao Xuan mocked from the sidelines.

"Just shut up!" Tang San finally couldn't take it anymore and glared fiercely at the main culprit.

Beside them, the girl named Xiao Wu, with her big, watery eyes, asked curiously, "So, from now on, I'm the boss of the Seventh Dormitory?"

At this moment, the dormitory students who had been watching were all dumbfounded. No one had expected this delicate little girl to be so powerful.

Hearing the girl's question, Wang Sheng swallowed hard and nodded. "According to the rules of the Seventh Dormitory, that's correct."

Xiao Wu seemed delighted upon hearing this. She excitedly exclaimed, "Then listen up, from now on, you have to call me 'Sister Xiao Wu', understand?"

The members of the Seventh Dormitory exchanged glances, and finally, one by one, they bowed their heads to Xiao Wu.

"Sister Xiao Wu!"

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