Xiao Wu Challenges Wu Ming

"Wu Ming?"

Xiao Ling looked at the familiar figure queuing in the crowd. Although the other party had changed his attire, he recognized the guy at a glance.

After all, during the year-end assessment, he had used the system to plunder a wisp of the guy's soul aura the very moment that Sword Finger was unleashed.

That was why he was able to identify him the instant he saw him in the crowd.

He could never allow this guy to enter Jianan Academy; after all, the strength of Jianan Academy was not something he could contend with right now. Since he had run into him, he had to keep him here.

Only by turning him into his own lifespan would he feel truly at ease.

However, just as he was preparing to make a forceful move, Wu Ming passed the assessment a step ahead of him. Seeing this, a flash of gloom crossed Xiao Ling's eyes.

This was caught by the two girls who were constantly watching him, and Xiao Yu spoke up before Xun'er could.

"Brother Xiao Ling, what's wrong? Who made you unhappy? Yu'er will go and cripple them."

She said this without any hesitation; clearly, this not-so-bright, long-legged beauty thought exactly that.

Hearing this, Xiao Ling instantly retracted all his expressions, his youthful face returning to its calm state. He then turned his head to look at Xiao Yu on his right and said gently.

"Yu'er, when have I, your Brother Xiao Ling, ever needed to hide behind a woman?"

He paused, and seeing the anxious look on the girl's pretty face, he couldn't help but pull her slender waist into his arms and say softly.

"Alright... I know your heart... I'm not blaming you..."

Hearing her Brother Xiao Ling's words, Xiao Yu didn't struggle at all. She let him hold her slender waist, leaned her entire body into that familiar embrace, raised her pretty face, and said shyly.

"Brother Xiao Ling, then what was wrong just now?"

"Yes, Brother Xiao Ling, could it be that you saw some enemy?" At this moment, Xun'er, who was on Xiao Ling's left, couldn't help but chime in.

She didn't want to have all the limelight stolen by that not-so-bright, long-legged cousin, and she could also see that Brother Xiao Ling's feelings for that long-legged cousin clearly went beyond those of a clan sibling...

After hearing the two girls' questions, Xiao Ling didn't hide anything and explained with a smile.

"It's nothing, I just bumped into Wu Ming earlier. Just as I was about to make a move, that guy happened to be accepted by Jianan Academy. Perhaps even the heavens don't want me to kill him."

When Xiao Ling said the last part, a deeply hidden murderous intent flashed through his pitch-black eyes.

"What's the big deal about that? We can just go up and challenge him. I believe that so-called Jianan Academy wouldn't refuse in public, otherwise, their reputation would be ruined."

Xun'er tilted her little head, looking indifferent.

Hearing this, Xiao Ling's eyes lit up. He had indeed fallen into a blind spot in his thinking just now. Such a simple matter, yet he hadn't thought of it. Fortunately, this girl Xun'er had reminded him.

Afterward, Xiao Ling picked up Xun'er, kissed her on her smooth forehead, and then put down the momentarily stunned little girl, laughing.

"Xun'er is truly amazing. After your Brother Xiao Ling finishes him off, I'll reward you with a treasure for self-defense."

After speaking, Xiao Ling looked toward Wu Ming's direction again. Coincidentally, Wu Ming was also looking over here. Their gazes intertwined in mid-air. After a brief moment of panic, Wu Ming reacted and made a gesture toward him, his face full of provocation.

"Xiao Ling, when I return after completing my studies, that will be the day you die!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ling narrowed his eyes. He had naturally understood the meaning conveyed through lip-reading during that brief exchange of gazes.

"Return after completing your studies?"

"Do you really think you can walk out of Wutan City alive today?"

Xiao Ling muttered to himself, his voice so low that only the two girls beside him could hear.

Xiao Yu's pretty face was cold at this moment; if she didn't know she was no match for this guy, she would have gone up to kill him already.

On the other side, Xun'er had also come back to her senses. Her delicate, porcelain-doll-like face was as red as a ripe apple. She glanced at the boy's profile and muttered.

"..."

At this time, Xiao Ling beckoned behind him. Seeing this, Xiao Wu hurried over with two quick steps, leaned down, and whispered.

"Brother Xiao Ling, what are your orders?"

Being observant, he had also noticed that guy Wu Ming just a moment ago, so he had guessed a little something when Brother Xiao Ling called him over, but he did not refuse.

For the younger generation of the Xiao Clan, Brother Xiao Ling was their heaven; wherever Brother Xiao Ling pointed, they would strike.

Of course, if this situation in the Xiao Clan were placed in other families, it would be unthinkable—simply impossible.

But this was the Xiao Clan, a Xiao Clan that possessed Xiao Ling.

At this moment, listening to the words of the honest and sturdy man before him, Xiao Ling glanced at this observant junior of the Xiao Clan and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, saying.

"Xiao Wu, how long have you been with me?"

Hearing this, Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then scratched the back of his head and smiled honestly.

"Four years and one day, Brother Xiao Ling."

Although he didn't understand what Brother Xiao Ling meant by this, he answered honestly.

"Four years, huh..." Xiao Ling muttered a few words, then changed the subject, saying meaningfully: "Xiao Wu, I plan to arrange a job for you, but this matter carries a ninety percent risk, and even with my strength, I might not be able to rescue you in time."

"Are you afraid?"

His purpose in saying this was simple: he wanted to test the other party's loyalty to see if he was worth cultivating as a priority. After all, human hearts are unpredictable, and he was neither a god nor a worm in the other's stomach; how could he know what the other party was thinking?

Hearing this, after a momentary daze, Xiao Wu instantly regained his composure and said respectfully.

"Just give the order, Brother Xiao Ling. Wherever you point, I, Xiao Wu, will strike!"

"Good! Very good!"

Xiao Ling nodded with satisfaction, then produced a jade talisman and handed it over discreetly, his tone grave.

"In a moment, go and challenge Wu Ming. I don't care what method you use, just make sure he accepts... Finally, find an opportunity to trigger this talisman with your Dou Qi, and the mission will be accomplished."

"Any questions?"

Xiao Ling looked at the young man standing before him.

"No problems at all. Rest assured, Brother Xiao Ling, I, Xiao Wu, guarantee the task will be completed."

"Good. Since you are doing this for me, there will be no shortage of rewards for you afterward," Xiao Ling nodded in satisfaction and said, "Go."

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Ling."

Xiao Wu bowed respectfully, turned around, and walked toward the youth in the floral-patterned clothes amidst the crowd, under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Upon arriving a short distance in front of him, Xiao Wu glanced at Wu Ming, who was surrounded by the imperial army. Beneath his honest expression, a trace of killing intent was hidden as he provoked him.

"I didn't expect that after we parted last time, I would run into you, a loser to my Xiao Clan, here in Wutan City again."

"Wu Ming, if you're a man, do you dare to fight me?"