Defeating Tang San

"Ah Sheng was only joking with you. Wasn't it a bit excessive to attack him outright?"

"And who are you? I don't think he was joking."

Tang San naturally recognized Lin Hao as the boy from the academy entrance earlier. Feeling the force on his shoulder, he immediately gave up on attacking Wang Sheng and asked coldly.

"Lin Hao, Wang Sheng's friend!"

Lin Hao replied, then looked at the furious Wang Sheng beside him and said,

"You're no match for him. Go rest to the side!"

"Alright, Hao-ge!"

Wang Sheng had great faith in Lin Hao. After glaring fiercely at Tang San, he stepped aside.

"So you're the real boss here, and he's your puppet?"

Tang San looked at Wang Sheng, then Lin Hao, a trace of mockery flashing through his eyes.

"Your attempt at sowing discord is really pathetic!"

Lin Hao gave Tang San a look as if he were an idiot and continued,

"To make you truly accept this, let's fight!"

"Heh heh, bring it on!"

Before his words had even faded, Tang San bent his right arm and drove an elbow toward Lin Hao's waist, then followed up with a kick.

"You seem to really enjoy sneak attacks!"

Faced with Tang San's assault, Lin Hao made no attempt to defend himself. Instead, he threw a vicious punch straight at Tang San's head.

Tang San felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately withdrew his attack, circulated his Soul Power at full force, and used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to retreat swiftly.

"You run pretty fast!"

Lin Hao lunged forward and swung another Heavy Punch at Tang San's head.

He showed no mercy, circulating his Soul Power at full force as well. A sharp howl tore through the air.

Tang San reacted quickly, using Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon to redirect the force and evade the deadly blow.

He immediately counterattacked, snapping a swift kick toward Lin Hao's waist.

The Tang Sect's supreme techniques were indeed formidable. The kick was extremely precise and struck Lin Hao directly.

Enduring the pain in his body, he launched a fierce assault at Tang San. He knew that if he wanted to win, he could only rely on ferocity—on a ruthless, life-or-death fighting style!

Lin Hao had not stepped in on a whim. He wanted to use this battle to break through!

Over the past four months, with Zhang San and Li Si supporting him, he had already become a level-nine Soul Scholar. One more breakthrough would bring him to level ten, allowing him to obtain a soul ring.

No matter what Tang San's character was like, Lin Hao had to admit that the other boy was capable. He was a fine whetstone!

Tang San saw through Lin Hao's intentions as well. Without the slightest hesitation, he rushed forward and hammered a Heavy Punch toward Lin Hao's head.

Lin Hao crossed his arms to block the blow while viciously kicking Tang San at the same time. Both of them were sent flying backward in an instant.

The next moment, they scrambled to their feet simultaneously and charged at each other again. After all, Lin Hao had eaten a few more years' worth of meals than Tang San, and his physical condition was better.

Seizing the opportunity, he landed an accurate uppercut on Tang San's chin, striking him hard enough to send him staggering back several steps.

But Tang San did not give up. He attacked again, whipping a high kick toward Lin Hao's head.

Lin Hao refused to be outdone, throwing another Heavy Punch at Tang San's chest.

Their attacks grew faster and faster, their figures flashing back and forth through Dorm Seven.

Every movement was filled with power and speed. The other Work-study Students watching nearby were dumbstruck, their hearts pounding in rhythm with each exchange.

Lin Hao had not spent all those years fighting for nothing. He displayed astonishing endurance and strength.

He attacked without pause, every strike as violent as a raging storm. His figure darted around Tang San like lightning.

At the same time, his fists hammered Tang San's body in rapid succession like a machine gun, leaving him unable to cope.

However, Tang San was not completely suppressed. Finding an opening, he launched a fierce counterattack, kicking high toward Lin Hao's head.

Lin Hao instantly leaned backward, narrowly avoiding the attack.

Then he seized Tang San's leg tightly with both hands and hurled him backward with all his strength.

The other Work-study Students cried out in alarm, as though the entire dormitory were trembling.

Tang San crashed viciously into the wall after being thrown. Lin Hao pressed his advantage, swinging another Heavy Punch at Tang San's chest.

The blow directly robbed him of all fighting strength, and he could only collapse weakly onto the ground.

"Take him to the Infirmary. You can report everything truthfully!"

Lin Hao gave the order between heavy breaths, then hurriedly sat down cross-legged. He could feel the opportunity for a breakthrough!

Wang Sheng clearly understood what had happened. He cast Lin Hao an envious glance, then quickly stood guard beside him.

As for Tang San, two Work-study Students carried him to the Infirmary for treatment. Such things were common!

About half an hour later, Lin Hao's aura suddenly surged before quickly settling. He rose to his feet with joy written all over his face. He could go obtain a soul ring now!

"Hao-ge, congratulations!"

Wang Sheng's voice was full of envy!

"Haha, you'll be there soon too. You broke through to level nine even earlier than I did. Cultivate hard—level ten is within reach!"

Lin Hao offered some encouragement. Over these past years, thanks to the presence of this battle-crazed training fanatic, several Work-study Students had become considerably stronger than in the original story!

"Excuse me, is this Dorm Seven?"

Just as Lin Hao was about to say something else, a clear voice came from outside.

Everyone looked toward the doorway at once and saw a little girl of about six standing there.

Her pretty little face was fair with a rosy glow, soft and tender like a ripe peach that made people want to take a bite.

Although she wore plain clothes, they were very neat. Her long black hair was braided into a Scorpion Braid, and curiosity shone from her large, watery eyes.

She was also holding a brand-new set of academy uniforms, which greatly surprised everyone in Dorm Seven.

All the students in the dormitory were boys. Seeing such a beautiful little girl appear so suddenly, every one of them was left somewhat dumbfounded.

Lin Hao did not think much of it. He was not some pervert. He was merely puzzled as to why Xiao Wu had appeared so much later than in the original story.

But this was not the time to dwell on that. Lin Hao nodded and said with a smile,

"Yes, you must be the other new Work-study Student. I'm Lin Hao. Nice to meet you!"

The girl at the door blinked her large eyes at him, a sweet smile appearing on her face as she said,

"Hello, everyone. My name is Xiao Wu, as in dancing."

"Hello, I'm Wang Sheng, the boss here. What's your martial soul? Dorm Seven has a rule: newcomers have to fight me so we can get to know each other!"

Wang Sheng had recovered by then and began enforcing Dorm Seven's rules without the slightest gentlemanly consideration.

Lin Hao had no intention of getting involved. It would not affect him if Xiao Wu became Dorm Seven's boss!

Xiao Wu looked at Wang Sheng somewhat strangely and asked,

"Are you sure?"

Wang Sheng nodded firmly and said,

"I'm sure."