Before long, the morning had passed.
Since Class Two had no classes that afternoon, most of the class returned to their dormitories after the morning lessons ended.
Of course, only some of them lived in the dorms. As for Suo Ying, he lived off campus. Whenever he had no afternoon classes, he would usually take on part-time work to earn some living expenses.
Today, as he left the academy, someone quietly followed behind him. That person was Feng Xiao.
"System, what do you think are the chances of me recruiting this guy?"
[That depends on how you recruit him. Use the right method, and it is guaranteed. Use the wrong one, and there is no chance at all.]
After leaving the academy, Suo Ying went straight to the restaurant where he usually worked. The moment he entered, he skillfully headed backstage, changed clothes, and began working.
Seeing this, Feng Xiao kept things simple and walked inside.
"Welcome. May I ask if you—"
Before the waiter could finish, Feng Xiao cut him off. "Get me a first-class private room, and assign Suo Ying as my server."
The man froze for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Certainly. Please follow me."
After leading Feng Xiao to a private room, the man left after saying, "He'll be here shortly."
Sitting inside the private room, Feng Xiao considered how he should begin. Should he sound more domineering? Or should he be gentler?
While he waited, a black-haired youth about five feet eight inches tall entered. He wore a black tailcoat, carried a menu in his hand, and had a spotless white napkin draped over his forearm.
Upon reaching Feng Xiao, he smoothly laid the napkin before him, opened the menu, and said, "Hello. It is my pleasure to serve you."
Watching Suo Ying's practiced movements, Feng Xiao could not help smiling. He flipped through the menu before him, though his attention was not on it.
As he turned the pages, Feng Xiao said, "From this moment onward, this private room has been sealed off. No third person will know what we say next. There are some things I want to discuss with you."
From the very first moment Feng Xiao saw Suo Ying, he noticed Suo Ying's pupils contract slightly. Clearly, Suo Ying recognized him. Now, upon hearing Feng Xiao's words, Suo Ying's body quietly tensed.
Feng Xiao merely smiled. "You do not need to be nervous. I bear you no ill will. And since you know who I am, you should also know that if I wanted to kill you, you would have no ability to resist."
After a brief silence, Suo Ying calmly asked, "What do you want from me?"
"Not bad. Calm by nature, with no trace of panic in the face of an unknown threat. I was right about you."
Suo Ying was somewhat confused by Feng Xiao's words, not understanding what he meant. But Feng Xiao's next words made his expression change drastically.
"Star Luo Empire, Norse Province. In that operation known as the Extermination Campaign, you were the only survivor, weren't you?"
Suo Ying's expression changed rapidly, then recovered just as quickly. Though it lasted only an instant, Feng Xiao still caught it.
Suo Ying pretended to be confused. "What are you talking about?"
Feng Xiao waved a hand. "There is no need to rush to deny it. I came today because I hope you can join my team—more precisely, become my partner. That is why I have come prepared. I know your identity, who you are, and what you have been through."
Feng Xiao snapped his fingers. A sheet of paper quietly appeared, bearing the names of the members of the clan that had killed Suo Ying's parents—especially those who had participated in the Extermination Campaign.
Feng Xiao placed the paper before Suo Ying and spoke again. "As long as you are willing to become my partner, your enemies will become my enemies. They may be overwhelmingly powerful to you, but for me, a single Title Douluo would be enough to kill them all!"
Yet Suo Ying did not respond to Feng Xiao. His gaze was fixed on a particular person on the paper. Feng Xiao could clearly hear the sound of Suo Ying gritting his teeth. The man Suo Ying was staring at was someone he would never forget—Xiao Clan Head, Xiao Zhan. He was the one who had planned the Extermination Campaign and killed Suo Ying's parents.
Soon, Suo Ying regained his composure. Looking at Feng Xiao with calm eyes, he said, "Why would someone as powerful and influential as you seek me out? I am only someone with ordinary talent. And I do not believe you lack powerful people by your side. You should not be short of partners."
At that moment, Feng Xiao smiled and looked at Suo Ying sincerely. "My judgment will not be wrong. Geniuses have always recognized one another. Ordinary people cannot enter the world of geniuses. Therefore, anyone qualified to become my partner is destined to stand at the peak of the continent someday. There are very few such people, and you happen to be one of them."
After those words, Suo Ying fell silent.
Seeing that, Feng Xiao did not continue. He had already achieved his purpose for the day. He simply stood on the chair, patted Suo Ying's shoulder, left behind a heavy bag of Gold Soul Coins, then jumped down and departed.
Before leaving, Feng Xiao said, "If you make up your mind, come find me at Spirit Hall. Of course, you may refuse. If you do, I will pretend nothing happened today, and you can continue living your life as before. The only condition is that you do not entertain any dangerous thoughts toward Spirit Hall."
After leaving the restaurant, Feng Xiao went straight back to the academy. Although he did not need to attend classes at all, he still had to show up for You Yuxin's lessons—even if only to sleep. In Feng Xiao's world, You Yuxin had already earned a place. As for why? Simple. He liked her personality.
That afternoon's class was practical combat. You Yuxin deliberately dragged Feng Xiao out and maliciously arranged a sparring match he had no chance of winning. Why did she do that? The reason was simple—"I cannot suppress you with theory, but I cannot suppress you with force either?"
Thus, the aggrieved Feng Xiao secretly swore, Just because I can't beat you now doesn't mean I won't be able to beat you later. One day, I'll pin you to the bed—ptui, I mean pin you to the ground and grind you into the dirt.
The students of Class One also had their understanding of Feng Xiao's strength refreshed once again. Every one of them was deeply shocked, because the power Feng Xiao displayed was simply too terrifying. That overwhelming aura alone crushed them by a hundred streets. There was no comparison at all.
The next day or two passed peacefully, while Feng Xiao continued waiting for Suo Ying. Just when Feng Xiao thought the recruitment had failed, Suo Ying came.
"I have two obsessions. One is to destroy the Xiao Clan and avenge my parents. The other is to become the strongest swordsman on the continent. Help me take my revenge, and the life of the future strongest swordsman on the continent will be yours!"
At that moment, Feng Xiao smiled!
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