Afterward, the master led Tang San and Zhao Xuan to the school administration office to complete their enrollment. They were assigned to the Seventh Dormitory, the dormitory for Work-Study Students.
But neither of them expected to run into trouble the moment they arrived.
"You sure you want to spar?" Zhao Xuan rolled his wrists and looked amusedly at the "little kid" before him who called himself the boss of the Seventh Dormitory.
The little kid named Wang Sheng stood with his arms crossed, looking down at Zhao Xuan and Tang San.
Just now, as soon as the two of them entered, this little kid had laid down the rules: from now on, they had to obey the boss's orders, or else... He waved his fist, making the threat perfectly clear.
Zhao Xuan and Tang San found it amusing. Tang San was easygoing and did not mind much—if he had to listen, then he would listen. But Zhao Xuan was rather unwilling, especially when this guy bullied him for not having grown up yet and looked down his nose at him.
"Forget it, Xiao Xuan. Let me handle this." Tang San suddenly stopped Zhao Xuan, sounding somewhat helpless.
He had not wanted to get involved, but Zhao Xuan never knew how to hold back. If Wang Sheng took even one punch from him, he probably would not be getting out of bed for half a year.
"Heh, got some guts. You can come at me together if you want." Wang Sheng raised his brows and spoke arrogantly.
"No need." Tang San's expression remained calm as he set his school uniform on the bed. The next moment, his figure suddenly vanished from where he stood...
This was destined to be a sad story, especially for Wang Sheng. Yet many, many years later, whenever he recalled this incident, Wang Sheng would be immensely proud.
In his old age, he told his grandson, "Back then, I was someone who fought Sea God Tang San."
His grandson looked utterly bewildered. Why was Grandpa so good at boasting?
Meanwhile, the battle on the other side had been decided in an instant. Wang Sheng had already crashed headfirst onto the floor, ending up filthy and disheveled, while Tang San still looked utterly composed.
Zhao Xuan, who had been watching from the side, smiled. Xiao San's skills seemed to have improved. He would have to find a chance to practice with him later.
Nearby, Wang Sheng was helped to his feet by the other children of the Seventh Dormitory. He did not know what method Tang San had used, but he felt weak all over. In truth, however, he had not suffered any serious injuries.
He understood at once that Tang San had held back. Still, he had never imagined that a six-year-old child could be so formidable.
Supported by the other children, he walked up to Tang San. Tang San frowned. Was he still unwilling to accept defeat?
But the next moment, Tang San froze. Wang Sheng stepped in front of him and said earnestly, "Since you defeated me, you're the boss of the Seventh Dormitory now!"
"The boss?!" Tang San was stunned. He instinctively looked toward Zhao Xuan, who was sitting nearby, but Zhao Xuan merely smiled at him.
Tang San helplessly shook his head and said to Wang Sheng, "Well... I'm really not interested. You should keep being the boss yourself."
Being the boss of a bunch of little brats—just thinking about it made him lose all interest.
Who would have thought that Wang Sheng would grow anxious when Tang San refused? Forgetting everything else, he suddenly rolled up his sleeves. "Boss, look!"
Tang San was shocked to see no fewer than seven or eight bluish-purple bruises on Wang Sheng's arms.
Even Zhao Xuan could not stay seated. He got up, looked at the bruises on Wang Sheng's arms, and asked in confusion, "What happened?"
Wang Sheng glanced at Zhao Xuan, then gave a bitter smile. "I got these when I arrived at the academy yesterday. We Work-Study Students all come from poor families. Students from the other dormitories often bully the people from the Seventh Dormitory. As the dorm boss, I have to stand up for my brothers."
"Now that I've been defeated, you're the only one who can protect them, Boss! You're stronger than I am, so you can protect them better!"
The other students all nodded as they looked at Tang San, a glimmer of hope showing on their faces.
A sense of justice was a fundamental quality of a hero. Protecting the weak naturally came with it! The Tang Sect was a renowned sect of Bashu. Though it specialized in poisons and Hidden Weapons, it was unquestionably a righteous sect! Tang San had received countless lessons on this subject in the Tang Sect. Hearing this, he no longer refused. After hesitating for a moment, he agreed. "All right. I won't stand by and watch my dorm mates get bullied."
At those words, Wang Sheng and the other children of the Seventh Dormitory could not help but beam with joy.
Zhao Xuan, meanwhile, looked thoughtful before finally smiling. It seemed this academy had plenty of fun to offer.
Just then, a crisp voice came from outside. "Is this the Seventh Dormitory?"
Everyone turned toward the doorway at once, and their eyes immediately went wide.
A lovely little girl stood in the doorway. She looked about the same age as Tang San and was nearly the same height. Her pretty little face was fair with a rosy glow, and her soft, tender appearance resembled a ripe peach that made one want to take a bite. Although her clothes were very plain, they were exceptionally neat.
Her long black hair was braided into a scorpion braid that hung past her hips. Her large, watery eyes shone with curiosity. She was also carrying a brand-new set of school uniforms in her hands.
The dorm students were all boys. Seeing such a pretty little girl appear so suddenly, every one of them stared dumbfounded.
Tang San could not help asking Wang Sheng quietly, "Can boys and girls share a dorm here?"
Wang Sheng nodded and lowered his voice as well. "We're all still kids, so the academy doesn't separate genders in any dormitory. I heard they only split them up at the intermediate Soul Master Academy. Strange, though. There wasn't a single work-study student last year, but three came this year. Boss, go on! Give her a taste of our strength."
Zhao Xuan laughed so hard he nearly lost his breath, yet he still cheered from the side. "Tang San, get going! Show him what you can do!"
Tang San could not help shooting Zhao Xuan a fierce glare. If it weren't for you, would I have ended up in such an impossible situation?
Seeing Tang San hesitate, Wang Sheng could not help stepping forward a few paces. He called out to the cute little girl, "Hey! Newcomer! According to the rules of the Seventh Dormitory, every newcomer has to fight the boss. This is our boss!"
After saying that, he immediately retreated several steps and pointed at Tang San.
Tang San was somewhat dazed. How had he been forced into this?
The little girl seemed to be stunned as well, but then excitement appeared on her small face.
She blinked her large eyes and revealed a sweet smile, her eyes curving into lovely crescents. "My name is Xiao Wu, Wu as in dancing. My martial soul is a rabbit! Since it's the dormitory's rule... then please teach me."
Before her words had even faded, the little girl vanished from where she stood and charged at Tang San. She was even faster than Tang San had been in his fight against Wang Sheng.
Tang San was startled and instinctively moved to meet her.
Zhao Xuan, standing nearby, immediately grew excited. This match was far more interesting than the last one.
Zhao Xuan's fighting skills were not poor. Zhao Shi was a highly skilled Martial Master, and from Zhao Xuan's perspective, this girl named Xiao Wu was just as skilled as Xiao San. Both of them emphasized technique in combat, but compared to Tang San's, the little girl's moves were more aggressive. Her Soft Skill techniques looked incredibly formidable.
Their skills were roughly equal, but Tang San had his reservations. He could not bring himself to hit a little girl too hard, so he could only take the blows passively and counterattack once or twice now and then.
But one could not defend forever without making a mistake. After several exchanges, Tang San finally exposed an opening, and the little girl broke through it with one strike.
"Xiao San, you're so embarrassing!" Zhao Xuan mocked from the side.
"Stop talking!" Tang San finally could not take it anymore and shot a fierce glare at the culprit behind all this.
Nearby, the girl named Xiao Wu blinked her watery eyes and asked curiously, "Does that mean I'm the boss of the Seventh Dormitory from now on?"
The dorm students who had watched the battle all looked dumbfounded. No one had expected this delicate-looking little girl to be so powerful.
Hearing the little girl's question, Wang Sheng swallowed hard and nodded. "According to the rules of the Seventh Dormitory, that's how it is."
Xiao Wu seemed delighted by this. She cried excitedly, "Then listen up! From now on, you have to call me Sister Xiao Wu, understand?"
The members of the Seventh Dormitory looked at each other, then one by one lowered their heads toward Xiao Wu.
"Sister Xiao Wu!"
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