The New Boss of Dorm Seven

"La la la, from now on, I'm your junior, Senior Li Han."

Xiao Wu skipped along the path through Nuoding Academy, her rabbit-ear headband bouncing with every step. She looked absolutely adorable.

"Senior, are we going to the dorm now?"

Xiao Wu hopped in front of Li Han and asked with a smile.

"Yeah. There are seven of us in Dorm Seven, and we're all Work-Study Students.

Work-Study Students are at the very bottom of the ladder at this academy, so we stick together for warmth.

We choose the strongest among us to be our boss, to lead everyone and stand up to the oppression of the noble students."

"The boss?"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up at once.

"So are you the boss of your dorm?"

Li Han shook his head.

"You're already a One-Ring Soul Master, and you're still not the boss? Is there someone even stronger than you in your dorm?"

Xiao Wu asked in surprise.

"Not exactly. The boss of our dorm is Wang Sheng. His Soul Power is at level nine.

When I entered the academy last year, my Soul Power was only at level six, while he was already at level eight. I couldn't beat him.

Later, even though I became stronger than him, first, I didn't want to reveal my strength; second, I thought Wang Sheng was a loyal guy, and he made a good boss.

Third, I really have no interest in being the boss."

"You may not be interested, but I am! I've been the boss ever since I was little! They call me Sister Xiao Wu.

I'm going to continue my glorious reign at Nuoding Academy!"

Xiao Wu folded her arms across her chest and lifted her chin, looking eager to get started.

"Then go easy on him. Wang Sheng is my friend."

"No problem!"

Xiao Wu was already imagining her future life at the academy.

"By the way, don't tell anyone about me setting up a stall at the market."

"Why?"

"I don't want other people knowing too much about me."

Xiao Wu didn't quite understand, but chose to respect his wishes.

"Okay! I promise I won't say a word. It'll be our secret."

Xiao Wu finished speaking and gave him a playful wink.

Inside Dorm Seven.

Li Han brought Xiao Wu in. Before he could say anything, Wang Sheng rushed straight over.

"Li Han! You're finally back! Hey, who's this?"

Wang Sheng looked at Xiao Wu curiously. Before Li Han could speak, Xiao Wu hopped forward herself.

"My name is Xiao Wu. Wu, as in 'dance'! I'm a new Work-Study Student this year.

I heard the rule in Dorm Seven is that the strongest person becomes the boss. I want to be the boss!"

Her words left everyone astonished.

"What an arrogant new student. How old are you? What level is your Soul Power? And you already want to be our boss!

Brother Sheng is at level nine. He's just a little short of getting a Soul Ring!"

Zhao Shan said indignantly.

"Exactly! You little girl think you can be our boss? Dream on!"

Sun Ting said with disdain.

"Hmph! Becoming the boss depends on strength, not age.

I'm really strong!

You're Wang Sheng, right? I challenge you!"

Xiao Wu pointed at Wang Sheng.

Wang Sheng looked awkward. He pulled Li Han over to his side and whispered in his ear, "Li Han, what's going on here?

Is this girl your friend? Should I go easy on her?"

"No need. Just give it everything you've got. After all, the boss of Dorm Seven is decided by strength.

A friendly warning: be careful. She's strong."

Hearing Li Han say that only made Wang Sheng more confused.

How strong could a six-year-old girl who'd just awakened her Martial Soul be?

"Since you put it that way, I won't hold back. Ahem!"

Wang Sheng cleared his throat, put his hands on his hips, and looked at Xiao Wu.

"I, Wang Sheng, accept your challenge!"

"Then let's start! Here I come!"

Xiao Wu pushed off with one foot and charged straight at him.

She was so fast that Wang Sheng jumped in fright.

"Huh?"

Before Wang Sheng could react, Xiao Wu's right leg had already hooked around his neck.

Bang!

The next moment, Wang Sheng was thrown aside and hit the ground.

Instant defeat!

Everyone stared at the scene, dumbfounded.

"H-How... how is that possible?"

Zhao Shan exclaimed.

"So strong."

Sun Ting looked utterly incredulous.

Xiao Wu put her hands on her hips, looking invincible.

"Well? I told you I was strong, didn't I?

I won, so I'm the boss from now on, right?"

Everyone exchanged glances, and Wang Sheng was the first to speak up.

"That's right. You beat me, so you're the boss.

From now on, you're the leader of Dorm Seven!

But what level are you?

You took me out in a single move."

Wang Sheng scratched his head as he spoke.

"I have Innate Full Soul Power!"

Everyone was astonished once again.

"That explains it. From now on, you're our boss.

Everyone, greet her!"

"Greetings, Boss!"

Everyone bowed respectfully.

Xiao Wu nodded with satisfaction and winked at Li Han.

Li Han smiled and cupped his hands.

"Greetings, Boss!"

Xiao Wu's smile grew even brighter.

"From now on, just call me Sister Xiao Wu."

"Yes, Sister Xiao Wu!"

Wang Sheng pointed at the two empty beds not far away and said eagerly, "Sister Xiao Wu, we have two empty beds in the dorm. Which one would you like? We'll clean it for you right away."

Xiao Wu didn't answer immediately. Instead, she looked at Li Han.

"Li Han, where's your bed?"

"Over there."

Li Han pointed to his bed, number seven, in the corner.

"Then I want the bed next to yours. Whose bed is that? Let's switch, okay?"

Xiao Wu pointed at the bed beside his, number six.

"Sister Xiao Wu, it's mine! I'll move my bed for you right away!"

Wang Sheng said at once, then started moving the bed.

The others were quick to catch on and went over to help, too.

"You don't have to sleep next to me, do you?"

Li Han said helplessly.

"Of course I do! We're good friends, so the closer we are, the better!

What, do you dislike me?"

Xiao Wu puffed out her cheeks.

"No, no."

"By the way, I don't have a blanket either. How about we push our beds together and share one? Yours looks pretty big."

"Don't, don't, don't. That'd be so weird. It's just a blanket, right? I have a spare one. You can have it."

Li Han wasn't some lolicon like Tang San. He absolutely couldn't do anything that strange.

Besides, the time other people spent sleeping was his chance to cultivate hard and overtake them on the bends. He didn't want Xiao Wu distracting him.

"Oh, I see."

Xiao Wu looked disappointed.

Li Han: "..."

Hey! What exactly are you disappointed about?

A hundred-thousand-year-old rabbit really couldn't be judged by the standards of an ordinary little girl.

Li Han glanced around and realized Tang San still hadn't arrived. He couldn't help finding it a little strange.

"Wang Sheng, aren't there any other new students today?"

"No. There aren't many Work-Study Students to begin with. One a year is already pretty good.

But there are still a few days until the semester starts, so we can't be sure there really won't be anyone else."

Li Han nodded slightly.

"Looks like Xiao Wu arrived at Nuoding Academy ahead of Tang San because she rode in my carriage.

Oh well, we'll meet eventually.

I'm curious what kind of person the system will identify Tang San as, and what reward it'll give me."