So-Called Companion Missions?

Before long,

the worried Old Jack was led away by several helpful teachers. He was settled in the academy's guest quarters and properly cared for.

Meanwhile, Blade and Tang San were led by a teacher who looked somewhat timid. Following this teacher, who seemed quite afraid of them, they headed to Yu Xiaogang's office to wait for the one called the Grandmaster to deal with them!

At that moment, Tang San's brows were tightly furrowed. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.

He slowly moved closer to Blade, confusion and anger flashing in his eyes.

Suppressing the fury in his heart, he asked in a low voice, "Did you know that bald guy wasn't an ordinary gatekeeper?"

After regaining some of his senses, Tang San had always believed that Blade could not possibly have helped him out of kindness. And the person Blade had beaten up was the Grandmaster of this academy?

In his eyes, this Grandmaster might have been some academy executive, or even the headmaster! Thinking back to the reactions of those teachers, Tang San's heart filled with regret.

He had come to the academy to study, yet in a moment of impulsiveness, he had offended someone who might hold great power.

Regret surged through him like a tide, making it hard for him to breathe.

He wanted to curse himself inwardly. After offending such an important figure, how was he supposed to get by at the academy in the future? Would he still be able to study with Peace of Mind? These questions weighed on his heart like stones, leaving him incomparably burdened.

But how could he have been wrong? Blade was the one at fault!!

In response, Blade merely cast Tang San a cold sideways glance. It was the look one gave a boring circus show, while Tang San was its most famous clown.

His gaze was full of contempt and mockery. His voice was low and forceful, each word like a sharp blade piercing Tang San's heart:

"Tang San."

"Your retribution is coming."

"Give up."

"Sooner rather than later."

"Heh heh."

Upon hearing that, Tang San felt blood rush straight to his head. He gritted his teeth in fury, and his eyes nearly spat fire.

Only then did he suddenly realize that all of this had been a trap Blade had set for him! His heart filled with anger and a sense of betrayal.

Those damned bystanders had indeed seen Blade beat up that bald man. But when the academy teachers arrived, all they saw was Tang San beating up Yu Xiaogang!

Moreover, he really had beaten all those gatekeepers himself. When they had been knocked to the ground, they had not noticed Blade at all. They would only think that he alone had beaten up both the academy leader and the gatekeepers! Thus, this black pot had been forcibly placed on Tang San's head!

On top of that, what made Tang San furious all over again was that those damn bystanders had been cheering for Blade earlier! He had even been mocked! Now he had to Take the Blame too! Thinking about it now, not only did he have to carry this black pot, he also had to endure such undeserved humiliation!

Tang San had never been broad-minded; his heart was narrow to the extreme. Now it was filled with this stifled resentment and rage, his chest heaving violently as though it were about to explode.

If Blade's strength had not left such a psychological shadow over him before, he would definitely have let this sinister Kid taste the Tang Sect's secret techniques. Whether hidden weapons or other methods that could kill him, he would make Blade pay the price!!

However, Tang San could only forcibly suppress the anger and impulse in his heart. He knew that now was not the time to completely fall out with Blade.

But Tang San ultimately failed to completely restrain his fury. Killing intent filled his eyes as he accidentally squeezed out two words through clenched teeth: "You... deserve—"

Before he could finish, Blade suddenly stopped. Expectation and madness flashed across his face, and a bloodthirsty excitement gleamed in his eyes.

Shizun's Sword appeared in his hand in an instant, its Cold Light gleaming as its tip pointed directly at Tang San. The corners of his mouth curled slightly as he asked in an eager, curious tone:

"I deserve... to die?"

Tang San's pupils abruptly contracted at the sight, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He knew that if he said anything else to provoke Blade, he might truly bring about his own death.

Scared half to death, he hurriedly suppressed the fear in his heart, rearranged his words, and urgently said in a flattering, fawning tone:

"No, no. Brother Blade, Xiao San meant that you should have hit him harder, so hard that he couldn't speak or walk. That would be best. No matter how much authority he has, he wouldn't be able to deal with us then!"

Tang San's tone was full of ingratiation. He forced a smile even uglier than a grimace, trying to use it to calm Blade's killing intent.

He did not dare meet Blade's eyes, instead stealing glances elsewhere, terrified that even the slightest movement might anger the dangerous opponent before him again.

Tang San's heart pounded like a drum. He knew that he could only lower his head for now and wait for a better opportunity to clear his name. At the same time, he secretly swore that one day, he would make Blade pay for what he had done today.

Ding! The Protagonist has been frightened into sweating profusely. Portrayal Progress increased: 0.01%!

Current Portrayal Progress: 22.01%!

At that moment, hearing the system's cold notification, Blade merely raised an eyebrow slightly. A trace of amusement flashed through his eyes, as though he was satisfied by Tang San's fear.

He gave Tang San a sidelong look, like a cat toying with a mouse in its paw. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he put away Shizun's Sword, still gleaming with Cold Light, and continued toward Yu Xiaogang's office.

Heh heh, the ten great theories? Taking disciples? What a joke. Blade thought silently, a mocking smile curling his lips as imperceptible disdain flashed in his eyes.

His steps were steady and forceful, every step seeming to land upon Tang San's heart and making him feel waves of pressure. Blade's thoughts were unfathomable; Tang San could not read him at all!

They soon reached the corridor.

The teacher leading the way hurriedly swept a glance over Blade and Tang San, looking at them as if he had seen some kind of monster.

His gaze was full of doubt and wariness, as though he had drawn a huge question mark in his heart over the identities and actions of these two.

He raised a hand and pointed toward a somewhat secluded office room not far away, tossing out in a cold tone:

"It's there. Go wait by yourselves!"

As soon as he spoke, the teacher swiftly turned and left as if fleeing from a plague, his footsteps hurried as though he feared being contaminated by something inauspicious.

Tang San cast a disdainful glance at the teacher's retreating back, unable to help feeling contemptuous.

Seeing Blade remain where he was, apparently with no intention of going in right away, Tang San felt that being around Blade made him so oppressed and uncomfortable that his whole body felt ill at ease.

The turmoil of emotions in his heart made it impossible for him to calm down.

So he hurriedly pushed open the door and went in by himself, finding a seat in the corner and sitting down, trying to keep his distance from Blade.

Blade, however, did not care in the slightest. He merely folded his arms over his chest and leaned his back lightly against the wall beside the door, his posture both aloof and filled with an indescribable charm.

His expression was indifferent, as though everything around him had nothing to do with him.

At that moment, Blade closed his eyes and frowned slightly, a deep, contemplative look appearing on his face.

He was sorting through the tangled thoughts in his mind,

because at the same time he arrived at Yu Xiaogang's office,

the system seemed to have triggered some mechanism. Its mechanical notifications rang out continuously in his mind, sending him several messages at once.

These sudden messages left him somewhat stunned. He stood there quietly, a trace of confusion flashing through his heart as though he were trying to understand the meaning behind them.

Ding! The Protagonist has entered the academy and is preparing to officially embark on cultivation. The system is preparing new missions!

Ding! New mission category unlocked: "Companion Missions"

Ding! Partial "Companion Missions" will now be announced! Completing Companion Missions can grant a large amount of Portrayal Progress and rewards!

Ding! "Companion Mission": Control the Star Luo Empire! (Companion not triggered) Mission locked.

Ding! "Companion Mission": Control the Heaven Dou Empire! (Companion not triggered) Mission locked.

Ding! The announcement of Companion Missions ends here for now. Other Companion Missions will gradually become available later.

Notice: 1. While a Companion Mission is in progress, the system will provide the necessary Mission Items! 2. The host's current Portrayal Progress is too low; unlocking them is not recommended for now. 3. All missions are intended to serve "Human Five, Generation Three: Tang San"