The Targeted Liu Siblings

Jiang Donghua had just picked up a copy of Basic Alchemy Techniques, intending to quickly flip through it with his photographic memory.

Suddenly, a noisy argument erupted at the entrance to the library corner.

He knew those voices all too well—they belonged to Liu Mingyu and Liu Yuting!

But at this moment, their tones lacked their usual gentleness, instead filled with anger and humiliated restraint.

"Take your filthy hands off her!"

Liu Mingyu's voice was low and icy, as though he were barely holding back his fury.

"Heh, what's wrong with touching her?"

"Since when did Jia Nan Academy forbid us from getting close to a junior sister?"

A frivolous male voice rang out, dripping with mockery.

"Exactly. Junior Sister Liu is so pretty. What's wrong with getting a little closer?"

Another voice chimed in, deliberately drawing out the last words.

"Or is it... that you two siblings have some shameful relationship?"

"You—!"

A tremor entered Liu Yuting's voice. She was clearly furious.

Jiang Donghua frowned, immediately set down the book, and strode toward the entrance.

As soon as he rounded the bookshelf, he saw Liu Yuting surrounded by three male students in Yellow-tier class uniforms. One of them had even reached out to touch her face.

Meanwhile, Liu Mingyu was being blocked by two others. He already had two black eyes, and his clenched fists crackled.

"Looking to die?"

Jiang Donghua's gaze turned cold as he strode forward.

Hearing his footsteps, the three turned and glanced at him. They did not recognize him, and disdainful smiles immediately appeared on their faces.

"Well, what kind of mutt is this?"

The lead student sneered.

"What, you want to play the hero and save the beauty too?"

Jiang Donghua ignored the provocation and looked directly at Liu Yuting.

"Are you all right?"

Liu Yuting shook her head, her eyes slightly red. She had clearly been deeply angered by the verbal humiliation just now.

"Brother Jiang, don't act rashly."

Liu Mingyu warned him in a low voice, though suppressed anger also filled his tone. "They're from the class next door, and they're not weak."

Jiang Donghua gave a cold laugh and swept his gaze across the three.

"Three One-star Dou Zhes? Is that supposed to be impressive?"

"Heh, at least we're stronger than trash like you, who only entered the academy not long ago. The fact that you can sense the strength of all three of us means you're not completely useless."

One of them mocked.

"What, not convinced? How about we settle it in the arena?"

Jiang Donghua said nothing. He merely slowly raised a hand, palm up, as a wisp of crimson Battle Qi gradually rose from it.

"Fire-attribute Battle Qi?"

The three froze for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"That's it? So you're a Dou Zhe too?"

The corners of Jiang Donghua's lips lifted slightly, a chill flashing through his eyes.

"Whether I'm arrogant or not, why not find out?"

Before his words had even faded, his figure flashed as he charged straight at the three!

"Courting death!"

The lead student snorted and likewise activated his Battle Qi to meet him.

However, just as the two were about to collide—

Bang!

A figure suddenly cut in from the side and separated them with a single palm strike!

"Private fighting is forbidden within the academy. Do you want to be expelled?!"

A cold female voice rang out. Everyone turned to see a woman in an instructor's uniform glaring at them with an icy expression.

"Instructor Lin?!"

The expressions of the three male students changed, and they immediately reined in their arrogance.

Jiang Donghua also withdrew his Battle Qi, though his gaze remained cold.

Instructor Lin looked around before her gaze finally landed on Liu Yuting.

"What happened?"

Liu Yuting bit her lip and was about to speak when the three male students beat her to it.

"Instructor Lin, we were just joking around with Junior Sister Liu. Who knew the siblings would react so strongly and even call someone over to attack us!"

"You—!"

The veins on Liu Mingyu's forehead bulged with rage.

Instructor Lin frowned. She clearly did not quite believe them, but without any evidence, she could only say coldly,

"Disperse! If there's a next time, I'll directly deduct your Contribution Points!"

The three cast Jiang Donghua smug looks before turning to leave.

Liu Yuting's eyes were slightly red as she said softly,

"Thank you, Instructor Lin."

Instructor Lin sighed and patted her shoulder.

"If something like this happens again, come find me directly. Don't confront them head-on."

With that, she turned and left as well.

Jiang Donghua watched the three receding figures, his fists slowly tightening.

"Brother Jiang, forget it..."

Liu Mingyu sighed.

"They have someone backing them. We can't afford to provoke them for now."

Jiang Donghua fell silent for a moment before suddenly asking,

"What are their names?"

Liu Mingyu was taken aback.

"What do you want to do?"

The corners of Jiang Donghua's lips rose, revealing a cold smile.

"Nothing. I just... want to get acquainted."

Bang!

Chen Xiao kicked open the classroom door, and the three entered with dark expressions.

The once-noisy classroom instantly fell silent. Several students who had been chatting immediately lowered their heads and pretended to read.

"Damn it!"

Chu Feibai viciously slammed his sword onto the desk. The scabbard was still stained with spilled wine.

"We were just about to leave the Liu siblings with an unforgettable memory when someone suddenly came along and ruined everything!"

"That guy could actually see through our cultivation at a glance."

Liu Shiqing gently waved his folding fan, a sinister glint flashing through his eyes.

With a gloomy face, Chen Xiao kicked over a nearby chair, producing a loud clatter.

The students who had been keeping their heads down all shrank back, afraid of being caught in his rage.

"Though I only exchanged one move with that guy just now..."

Chen Xiao gritted his teeth, a hint of wariness flashing through his eyes.

"That man's strength is probably that of a Two-star Dou Master!"

"What?!"

Chu Feibai abruptly raised his head, and his sword slapped onto the desk, splashing wine everywhere.

"How could a backwater like Black Iron City possibly produce someone that strong?"

Liu Shiqing snapped his folding fan shut and narrowed his eyes.

"The only people the Liu siblings could know should be from Black Iron City, right? They've only been at the academy for a few days, yet they've already gotten acquainted with a Two-star Dou Master?"

Chen Xiao snorted coldly.

"That kid only revealed his Battle Qi for an instant, but his Fire-attribute Battle Qi was exceptionally pure. He's definitely not some rookie who just started cultivating!"

Chu Feibai irritably raked a hand through his hair.

"Damn it, we only wanted to get information about the Ice Control Art, but a tough opponent suddenly showed up!"

Liu Shiqing pondered for a moment before suddenly giving a sinister smile.

"So what if he's a Two-star Dou Master? Don't forget, we have that person backing us..."

Chen Xiao's eyes sharpened, and he lowered his voice.

"You mean?"

Liu Shiqing nodded lightly and tapped his folding fan against his palm.

"Since force won't work, we'll use another method. Doesn't Liu Yuting still have an older brother?"

"Cripple Liu Mingyu first. Let's see if she still dares to be stubborn!"

Chu Feibai grinned, viciousness flashing through his eyes.

"Not a bad idea! He's trash who isn't even a One-star Dou Zhe. Wouldn't it be easy to deal with him?"

Chen Xiao fell silent for a moment before suddenly baring his teeth in a cruel smile.

"Good!"

"We'll act tonight. I'd like to see how long that Two-star Dou Master can protect them!"