Old Man Black, the Improper One

"By the way, have you been studying the Law-Breaking Fist I gave you?"

"Uh, I haven't had the chance yet."

"Are you that busy every day?"

"Not really."

"It seems you don't like the book I gave you? In that case, give it back. I only gave you a book, yet it's inexplicably brought a whole heap of rumors upon me..."

"I don't dislike it, I just haven't had time to study it yet, but I definitely will."

"You're being very dismissive. Is that how you were with your ex-girlfriend, too?"

"No, I wasn't."

"So you were very patient with your ex-girlfriend?"

"No, what I mean is, I don't have an ex-girlfriend."

"Oh."

After a few exchanges, Ye Xiao felt that if this were a trial, he would already be riddled with holes.

While the two were chatting, Ye Xiao noticed that many seniors in front of them and behind them in line were staring at them with strange expressions. Clearly, they had recognized the identities of the two.

"A trash E-rank class loser and the newly crowned SSS-rank school beauty who just had her class corrected this morning—how could these two, who have nothing to do with each other, be standing in line chatting?"

"No way, right? Is the SSS-rank genius girl actually a couple with the recognized trash Martialist?"

"Good heavens! Just kill me now, what kind of explosive plot twist is this!"

"It probably isn't. Someone already asked around; Su Muyun is single. She's never had a boyfriend from childhood to now, and hasn't even held hands with a boy."

"So, is Ye Xiao, that piece of trash, intentionally pestering Su Muyun?"

"That must be it. Ye Xiao is shameless, intentionally clinging to Su Muyun. He must think that because she has a kind personality, she's easy to bully."

"..."

At this moment, Ye Xiao sighed helplessly and said to Su Muyun, "It seems we should keep some distance." He had already heard the gossip spreading around them.

Su Muyun gave a teasing smile. "Ye Xiao, you have quite a lot of black marks on your reputation."

Ye Xiao felt helpless. "I don't even know who I offended; everyone has such great malice toward me."

"If you stay too close to me, it's easy for people to spread rumors and misunderstandings."

"How about this: you keep your spot in line, and I'll go to the very back to line up again."

With that, Ye Xiao left his spot behind Su Muyun and walked toward the end of the line.

Su Muyun stared at Ye Xiao's retreating back, a slight curve forming on her beautiful face. "This blockhead is actually quite interesting."

Ye Xiao started lining up again. Ever since he separated from Su Muyun, the surrounding gossip vanished, and he finally enjoyed some peace and quiet.

When Ye Xiao finally reached the front of the line, he saw Old Man Black sitting at the entrance of the Gravity Training Tower, basking in the sun. Seeing that it was Ye Xiao, Old Man Black said, "Ye Xiao, you're here."

Ye Xiao nodded and skillfully took out the Gravity Training Card belonging to his homeroom teacher, Zhou Ming.

Before he could hand it over, Old Man Black spoke up.

"You're quite efficient, kid."

"Truly, you're the person I had my eye on."

Ye Xiao was stunned.

"Old Man Black, I don't quite understand what you're talking about?"

Old Man Black spoke slowly.

"You like playing the fool, don't you?"

"I only told you this morning to seduce that Su Family girl, and by the afternoon, you've already brought her to the Gravity Training Tower?"

"I never would have guessed your luck with women was this good! I just hope it isn't a rotten peach blossom."

"As for the matter of the Tiger Sun Pill, let's call it even."

Hearing this, Ye Xiao immediately wore an expression of being unable to laugh or cry.

"Old Man Black, it's not what you think."

"Su Muyun and I just happened to run into each other here."

Old Man Black waved his hand.

"What's there to be shy about, young man? What's there to hide about dating or kissing?"

"Back when I was young, if I liked a girl, I'd confess directly."

"If she agreed, we'd kiss; if she didn't, I'd move on to the next."

Ye Xiao was dumbfounded.

"Old Man Black, were you really that bold when you were young?"

"So, how many girls did you kiss?"

Old Man Black sighed.

"Just one, and then I was locked down. I've only been able to kiss her for the rest of my life."

Ye Xiao couldn't help but chuckle.

So this old man was actually complaining that he hadn't kissed enough girls?

Why did this old man have such an inexplicably lecherous vibe?

Just then, Ye Xiao heard someone running up behind him.

He turned around to look.

It was a student wearing the exclusive robes of the Alchemy Academy.

He ran up to Old Man Black and placed a large jar on the table in front of him.

"Old Man Black! This is what our Dean personally instructed me to bring you—a large jar of Tiger Sun Pill, with 1,000 pills inside!"

"Our Dean also said that while other pills might be in short supply, there is plenty of Tiger Sun Pill!"

"But, Old Man Black, at your age, you shouldn't need Tiger Sun Pill anymore. Why did you ask our Dean for so many all at once?"

At this moment, Old Man Black's old face flushed red.

Because he saw Ye Xiao staring at him with shocked, angry eyes!

Ye Xiao stared at the large jar of Tiger Sun Pill.

There were a full 1,000 of them!

Yet, just this morning, Old Man Black had used this Tiger Sun Pill to pull a fast one on him!

At the time, Ye Xiao had thought the Tiger Sun Pill was some kind of precious medicine.

He had been so moved he nearly shed tears when Old Man Black gave it to him.

And now, he was being told that this Tiger Sun Pill wasn't valuable at all!

The Alchemy Academy could churn out a whole bunch in one go!

"Old Man Black, you had better give me a reasonable explanation!!!"

Ye Xiao gritted his teeth as he glared at Old Man Black.

Old Man Black coughed awkwardly again and again.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem. Uh, well... the Tiger Sun Pill I gave you to eat was indeed the last one I had on me, and it was also a special supply from the Alchemy Academy. Tiger Sun Pill isn't sold to the public, so I didn't exactly lie to you, did I?"

The senior student who had delivered the pill, seeing that the situation was taking a turn for the worse, quickly greased his heels and slipped away.

Old Man Black's aged face showed a hint of embarrassment.

He hadn't expected his blunder to be exposed so quickly.

"How about this, I'll give you another 100 hours of time in the Gravity Training Tower."

"Let's just pretend this whole thing never happened, how about that?"

As the words fell.

Ye Xiao shook his head decisively.

"No."

Old Man Black's temper flared up instantly.

"Hey! You junior, why are you starting to be so unreasonable?"

"I've already given you compensation, what more do you want?"

"Do you think I gave you too little?"

Ye Xiao added.

"I want more Tiger Sun Pill!"

"Deal!"

Old Man Black blurted out without a second thought.

Now it was Ye Xiao's turn to be stunned.

He was somewhat taken aback, having expected the other party to haggle with him.

He hadn't anticipated such readiness.

Since the other party had agreed.

Ye Xiao opened the jar, intending to grab a handful to stuff into his pocket.

After all, he had already experienced the effects of the Tiger Sun Pill.

This thing had a remarkably significant effect on recovering stamina and strength!

But just as Ye Xiao reached out to grab a handful.

Old Man Black spoke up.

"What, do you think I'm lying to you, or that the Dean of the Alchemy Academy is lying to you?"

"You don't believe there's Tiger Sun Pill in there, suspecting there's some kind of fraud going on?"

"You're even opening the jar to inspect the contents; who exactly are you looking down on?"

Ye Xiao was speechless, opening his mouth to explain.

If he didn't open it, how was he supposed to take the Tiger Sun Pill?

But Old Man Black just said.

"Get out, get out, get out! Hurry up and take this jar and get into your training! Stop loitering in front of me, you're an eyesore!"

At this moment, Ye Xiao completely understood.

It turned out Old Man Black thought Ye Xiao wanted all of the Tiger Sun Pill.

But in reality, Ye Xiao had only been thinking of grabbing a handful.

Both sides had their own misunderstandings.

This misunderstanding had landed exactly where he wanted it!

It would be foolish not to take it when it's offered for free!

Coming to his senses, Ye Xiao.

Chose to silently close the jar.

Then he hugged the 1,000 Tiger Sun Pill and walked away.