What Kind of Martial Skill Is That?

Su Family Villa.

Su Qingning sat at her desk. On the light screen before her was the electronic contact list for the Key Class at Eighth Martial High.

This was a privilege she had as Class Monitor.

Her finger hovered over the name "Jiang Hao," but she hesitated to tap it.

Even she, usually so cool and decisive, couldn't help feeling a little nervous at that moment. After all, it was the middle of the night, and she was reaching out to add a boy's contact information.

It was a first for her.

It felt... a little presumptuous!

And a little embarrassing.

"Phew..."

Su Qingning let out a soft breath.

She thought of Zhao Wuji's aggressive attitude that afternoon, and of the trouble Jiang Hao had suffered through no fault of his own because of her.

"This started because of me."

"I have to take responsibility."

Su Qingning's gaze grew firm again.

She planned to step in personally tomorrow and help Jiang Hao out of his predicament.

The best way was to intervene forcefully and make Zhao Wuji back down!

With that thought, she pressed the [Add Friend] button.

The wait!

Every second seemed especially long.

"Ding."

A soft chime suddenly rang out.

Her request had been accepted!

Su Qingning's jade-like finger instinctively curled back from the light screen. She stared at the blank chat window and hesitated for a moment.

In the end, she typed a few words.

"Good evening."

After thinking it over, she decided it sounded too stiff and added a form of address.

"Good evening, Classmate Jiang Hao."

Jiang Hao saw the message pop up on his screen, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

"Good evening, Classmate Su."

After quickly replying, Jiang Hao didn't beat around the bush. He got straight to the point.

"It's pretty late. Did you add me because there's something important, Classmate Su?"

Su Qingning looked at the message, took a deep breath, and stopped hesitating.

"About what happened earlier today."

"I'm sorry."

"My actions brought you unnecessary trouble."

Seeing her sincere apology, Jiang Hao's impression of the aloof campus belle improved a little.

He had to admit!

Looks mattered in every world!

"It's nothing."

"Don't take it to heart, Classmate Su."

"No."

Su Qingning replied with complete seriousness.

"I know Zhao Wuji very well."

"He has a terrible temper and doesn't know how to hold back when he strikes."

"His physical body is also exceptionally strong. Even if he suppresses his blood energy, he's still very dangerous."

"You just joined the Key Class. There's no need to clash with him head-on."

"Don't act rashly tomorrow."

"I'll step in and mediate, and get him to call off the challenge."

Jiang Hao smiled when he read that.

He knew Su Qingning meant well.

"I appreciate your kindness, Classmate Su."

"But there's no need."

Jiang Hao's reply was just as firm.

"I accepted his challenge for more than just your sake."

"It's also to put pressure on myself."

"The Martial Dao Path is like rowing upstream: if you don't advance, you fall behind."

"Where does motivation come from without pressure?"

"As for whether I win or lose, that's my own business. It has nothing to do with you, Classmate Su."

Su Qingning stared at the string of replies on her light screen, completely stunned. Her beautiful eyes, as calm as a deep pool, gradually brightened, like the brightest star in the night sky.

She hadn't expected Jiang Hao to give such an answer.

He was neither servile nor arrogant.

He also had a Martial Dao Heart that feared no powerful foe and dared to challenge himself!

"Just as I thought..."

The corners of Su Qingning's mouth lifted in an almost imperceptible smile.

"You really are different from everyone else."

Su Qingning pondered for a moment. Although Jiang Hao had refused her help, that didn't mean she could simply stand aside with a clear conscience.

After all, this had started because of her.

"Since you insist,"

"then I'll respect your decision."

Su Qingning replied.

"But this did start because of me."

"No matter what happens tomorrow,"

"I'll give you some compensation afterward."

Jiang Hao saw the message and couldn't help laughing wryly.

"Really, there's no need."

"It's settled, then."

Su Qingning sent those six characters instantly, then her profile picture went gray.

She'd logged off.

Jiang Hao: "..."

Jiang Hao looked at the unmistakable words on his terminal: "It's settled, then."

He shook his head helplessly.

"Fine."

"I can't refuse such kindness."

This Su Big School Flower looked aloof and had a rather domineering personality, but she seemed like a good person!

Su Qingning had no idea!

Jiang Hao had already given her a "good person" card!

After ending the chat!

Jiang Hao set down his terminal and lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling. His gaze grew sharp again.

"I really didn't accept the challenge because of this Su Big School Flower."

"I just want to get stronger."

The next day.

The morning sun had just spread across the Martial Arts Arena at Eighth Martial High!

But the gifted students from the Key Classes in their first, second, and third years who owned Virtual Immersion Devices had already gathered at Eighth Martial High's Duel Arena.

Everyone wanted to see it with their own eyes.

The showdown between the strongest new B-Class student in the Senior Year Key Class and the ruthless third-ranked fighter in the Key Class!

In the center of the Virtual Arena.

Zhao Wuji had been waiting for a while.

He wore a loose training uniform and stood there with his arms crossed, like an iron tower.

Jiang Hao entered the Duel Arena too.

When Zhao Wuji saw Jiang Hao enter, a cold glint flashed through his eyes.

"Kid."

"You really dared to show up!"

Jiang Hao remained calm, facing Zhao Wuji from ten meters away.

"Enough talk."

"Let's get started."

"Good!"

Zhao Wuji laughed in furious approval!

"Cocky!"

"Let's hope your skills are as tough as your mouth!"

All around them!

When the students from the first-, second-, and third-year Key Classes saw Jiang Hao arrive, a slight commotion rippled through the crowd!

"Who's this Jiang Hao? He actually dared to accept Zhao Wuji's challenge!"

"No need to watch. Jiang Hao's definitely going to get crushed!"

"He joined the Key Class in the second-to-last batch. Even if he had B-Class Treatment from the start, he probably can't make much of a splash. I bet he just got lucky!"

"Brother Zhao, beat that kid to a pulp and show the Su Big School Flower he doesn't deserve her attention!"

"..."

Voices rang out one after another!

Almost everyone was overwhelmingly confident in Zhao Wuji. Nearly everyone thought Jiang Hao was sure to lose!

First-Year Key Class!

Jiang Keke watched Jiang Hao in the arena nervously. Hearing the one-sided discussion around her, with everyone saying her big brother would lose, she gave a soft snort. "My brother never does anything unless he's sure he can handle it. Besides, he got even stronger yesterday. It's not certain who'll crush whom."

Beside Jiang Keke stood a lovely, gentle girl with two low pigtails.

She was Su Anan!

Su Anan looked at Jiang Hao in the arena, then listened to Jiang Keke. Her eyes curved into a sweet, crescent-moon smile. "Hehe, Keke, you really are worried about your brother. But Zhao Wuji is strong too. You believe in your brother that much?"

"Who's worried about him?"

Jiang Keke insisted, though her words said otherwise:

"I just think he's already made such a big boast. If he loses right away, it'd be way too embarrassing."