The People I Remember Never End Well

Outside the office, Under Blade's murderous gaze and icy words, Tang San's face turned ashen, his body trembling uncontrollably as though he would flee in a panic at the slightest signal from Blade.

He did not dare linger for even a second, almost slinking away in disgrace, afraid Blade might suddenly change his mind and strike him down.

Before long, inside the office, the tightly shut door was suddenly flung open by an immense force! The crash of the door slamming into the wall was deafening, and the entire room seemed to tremble.

Blade strode in with an excited, crazed expression. His figure looked especially tall within the doorway, and his blood-red eyes stood out starkly in the dim room.

The moment Blade stepped into the office, his gaze seemed capable of piercing straight through people's hearts. It was a complex gleam that mixed fanaticism, indifference, and cunning.

Deep within his crimson eyes, two invisible flames seemed to burn, flickering with a dangerous yet alluring light.

The corners of his eyes tilted faintly upward, revealing an almost imperceptible arrogance and disdain, as if everything in the world lay within his control.

At the same time, along with the sound of the door being violently forced open, Blade's sinister, low chuckle drifted in as well. His voice was deep and seductive, like a demon from the abyss:

"There are five people, and three must pay the price."

"You are one of them too."

"Heh heh."

Meanwhile, the sudden violent crash of the door being opened nearly made Yu Xiaogang jump. His previously calm face was now full of terror.

When he saw Blade's blood-red eyes and his appearance like a god of slaughter descended upon the world, even though Yu Xiaogang had prepared himself mentally, his heartbeat still quickened and cold sweat poured down his back.

Memories of Blade brutally beating him surged into his mind like a tide. The pain and terror nearly left Yu Xiaogang unable to breathe. His mind went blank for a moment, and he had no time to think about what Blade's words meant.

However, Yu Xiaogang knew that Blade was a disciple he had to take! No matter how terrifying Blade was, he was still only a child.

He forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart and tried his best to calm down, preparing himself for this psychological contest with Blade. Determination and resolve flickered in his eyes. He knew that he could not lose this confrontation.

Yu Xiaogang's lips trembled slightly. He did his best to make his voice sound steady and concerned, but the faint quiver still betrayed the nervousness in his heart:

"It's you, isn't it, Blade? Come, sit here. I have a general understanding of your situation. I truly sympathize with you. We... we can have a chat."

He waved his hand. The expression on his face was somewhat stiff as he awkwardly pointed to where Tang San had been sitting just moments ago. A trace of anticipation showed in his eyes, hoping Blade would accept his invitation.

Ding! System Notification: Yu Xiaogang is utterly terrified, as timid as a mouse. Portrayal Progress increased by: 0.1%!

Current Portrayal Progress: 22.12%!!

At that moment, listening to the system's mechanical, indifferent prompt and looking at Yu Xiaogang's slightly comical expression caused by his nervousness, Blade's Portrayal Desire grew even stronger.

The curve of his lips became more pronounced, and the light in his eyes grew hotter, as if he were full of anticipation for the performance about to unfold.

Seeing that Blade remained standing still, Yu Xiaogang mistakenly believed that he was still hesitating over the earlier incident with the gatekeeper, so he hurriedly continued:

"Blade, you needn't worry about what happened with the gatekeeper earlier.

"It was purely a misunderstanding. You weren't acting deliberately; it was merely a passive reaction.

"I have already severely criticized the academy's administrators and warned the gatekeeper. You will not receive any punishment because of this.

"So please, don't worry. Come sit down, so I can get to know you better."

Yu Xiaogang deliberately exaggerated the facts in his account. His words carried the implication that his status within the academy was far from ordinary.

He hoped to use this method to indirectly tell Blade that this was Kid's chance to take him as a master!

There was a barely perceptible pride and confidence in his tone as he tried to use his authority and influence to draw Blade's attention.

After all, he was from the countryside! He needed to have the awareness of someone from the countryside! Opportunities this good were rare!

At those words, an exceedingly thin, straight red gleam flashed through Blade's crimson eyes, like two scarlet bolts of lightning streaking across his pupils. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing an excited, crazed smile.

A Shizun's Sword suddenly appeared in his hand. Its blade was twisted like shattered time, and he habitually held the sword against his chest, the movement practiced and natural.

His voice was low and teasing, every word seeming to carry temptation and provocation:

"Deliberate. Passive misunderstanding?"

"And you want to get to know me?"

"Heh heh."

At that moment, seeing Blade muttering to himself like this, Yu Xiaogang thought he was weighing the pros and cons and that his heart might already be wavering. He eagerly added:

"Yes! Blade, I can teach you Spirit Mysteries you have never even heard of. I have conducted in-depth research in this field! After hearing them, you will gain a deeper understanding of martial spirits! And you will definitely remember my words deeply. Most importantly, among all the teachers in the academy, you will definitely remember me as well!"

At those words, Blade suddenly flipped his wrist and instantly drew the Shizun's Sword from his embrace. The sharp edge of its blood-red blade pointed straight at Yu Xiaogang. His eyes were crimson like a demon's, excitement and madness intertwined within them, while his lips curled into an even more sinister arc.

His voice revealed excited greed and a frenzied craving, like a beast that had discovered its prey:

"But."

"The people I remember deeply never end well."

"Heh heh, hahahahahahaha!"

For a time, Blade's laughter echoed through the office, filled with arrogance and disdain, as though mocking Yu Xiaogang's eagerness and helplessness.

Blade's blood-red gaze remained locked onto Yu Xiaogang, while the Shizun's Sword in his hand glinted with dangerous light. The atmosphere in the entire room instantly became tense to the extreme.

After his laughter reverberated through the air for several seconds, Blade suddenly stopped. His gaze focused once more on Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang's eyes went wide. Blade's wild laughter and sudden move had clearly scared him senseless again, leaving his face filled with terror and helplessness.

Blade's gaze was as sharp as an arrow as he stared fixedly at Yu Xiaogang, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.

His voice was low and magnetic, yet every word seemed laced with icy killing intent, enough to send chills down one's spine:

"Looks like you're just as anxious as your disciple."

His words carried mockery and disdain, as though he were ridiculing Yu Xiaogang's cowardice and panic.

Blade spoke with an air of superiority, like a cat toying with prey already within its grasp—cruel, yet thoroughly enjoying the feeling of controlling everything.

Yu Xiaogang's body trembled involuntarily. He tried to calm himself, but Blade's oppressive gaze and Shizun's Sword pointed at him made his heart race as cold sweat streamed down his back.

Blade's words undoubtedly implied that Yu Xiaogang's impatience and fear had been laid completely bare. In Blade's eyes, he was nothing more than a laughable clown.