First Meeting with Xiao Wu

Seeing that the Grandmaster had spoken, Tang San nodded and said nothing more.

Notting Academy was not very large, and the three of them soon arrived at the administrative office. After the Grandmaster's introduction, the two of them successfully completed their registration and became first-year students at Notting Academy.

Once the Grandmaster finished introducing them, he took his leave. The teacher at the office told them where their dormitory was located and waved them off to head there on their own.

As both of them were work-study students, they were naturally assigned to Dorm Seven.

Before they had even entered the room, they heard a noisy commotion. Upon stepping inside, they saw seven or eight children roughhousing.

Seeing the two enter, the oldest child among them strode over, followed by two younger ones, looking down at the pair with a condescending air.

"New work-study students?"

Huo Yuhao and Tang San exchanged a glance, wondering if this was meant to be a show of force.

As expected, after they stated their names and Martial Souls, it drew a sneer of derision from the other side.

"One eye, and Blue Silver Grass? You two really are a pair of pathetic brothers." The tall boy's expression was exaggerated as he clutched his stomach and laughed.

"My name is Wang Sheng, and I'm the boss here. From now on, you two listen to me, understand?"

As Wang Sheng spoke, he reached out and shoved Tang San, who was standing in front.

"It seems there's no settling this without a fight." Tang San set down his luggage and school uniform.

Tang San moved with lightning speed, flashing behind Wang Sheng and striking him to the ground with an elbow blow.

Wang Sheng scrambled up, fuming. As he charged at Tang San, a pale yellow light appeared on his body—he had activated his Martial Soul.

Seeing the younger lackeys behind him also preparing to attack Tang San, Huo Yuhao shook his head slightly and joined the fray, though he refrained from using his Tang Sect techniques while Tang San was nearby.

Relying on the body he had trained since childhood and the countless combat experiences from his past life, dealing with two children was effortless.

Huo Yuhao charged straight at the two behind Wang Sheng. One of them panicked and immediately raised his right hand, throwing a punch at the oncoming Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao's eyes glowed slightly as he activated his Spirit Eye. He raised his left hand to block the punch, then extended his right, firmly gripping the opponent's wrist and pulling him forward with a sharp tug.

At the same time, his lower body moved, sweeping a leg across the opponent. The child behind them hadn't even reacted before seeing his companion knocked to the ground by Huo Yuhao, his eyes filled with shock.

Huo Yuhao didn't stop after felling one; he raised his hand to grab the child who was still stunned.

Seeing Huo Yuhao reaching for him, the boy jolted, and a feather-like phantom suddenly appeared on his body, radiating a faint gray light.

A bird-type Martial Soul.

Huo Yuhao did not stop his movements because of this. In the moment of hesitation, even the lackey who had activated his Martial Soul could not escape being seized by Huo Yuhao.

The next moment, Huo Yuhao kicked the back of the boy's knee, causing his legs to buckle. As the boy started to collapse, Huo Yuhao twisted his wrist and locked him in a cross-arm hold from behind.

"Tang San, was that a Soul Skill you just used?"

Having been beaten, Wang Sheng and the others lost their previous arrogance and began to chat with the two. Within a few sentences, they had crowned Tang San as the boss of the work-study students, while also explaining the "Code of the Work-Study Boss."

Things like giving newcomers a show of force, leading the charge when getting beaten by regular students, and protecting the younger ones—a few words were enough to stir Tang San's sense of responsibility.

Just as Tang San was preparing to take on the duty of protecting the work-study students, a crisp voice drifted in from outside.

"Is this Dorm Seven?"

Everyone looked toward the sound. Standing at the door was a little girl with a fair, rosy face and a scorpion braid that hung past her hips. Her large, watery eyes blinked as she looked inside with curiosity.

The boys had never seen such a sight; they were dumbstruck, forgetting even how to speak.

When Huo Yuhao saw the girl, despite her youth, she still bore a resemblance to his mother-in-law from his past life in the God Realm, leaving him momentarily dazed.

He sighed inwardly, realizing they had met so early.

"Boss, go on, give her a couple of slaps."

Wang Sheng poked Tang San in the waist and whispered.

Under Wang Sheng's instigation, Tang San, now the boss, coughed twice and stepped forward to ask who she was.

"My name is Xiao Wu, 'Wu' as in dance." Xiao Wu introduced herself sweetly, causing Tang San to stumble over his words.

Hearing this classic line, Huo Yuhao recalled the first time he saw his mother-in-law in the God Realm; it was the exact same phrase, even the playful tone was identical. He felt a bit awkward—her personality really hadn't changed at all.

Tang San stammered through the rules of Dorm Seven, suggesting a spar to decide who would be the boss. Xiao Wu's face lit up with excitement, and she nodded repeatedly.

The two traded blows for a few rounds. Seeing Tang San holding back, Huo Yuhao already guessed the outcome of the duel.

In his past life in the God Realm, he had suffered many losses sparring with Xiao Wu, so he shook his head and went to the side to organize his luggage.

A moment later, Tang San's voice rang out, "I lost. From now on, you are our boss."

"Boss? That sounds fun, okay! From now on, I'm your boss. Which one of you is going to tell me about the school?"

The students hadn't yet recovered from the shock of Tang San losing; who would have thought the previous boss wouldn't even last ten minutes before being replaced?

Xiao Wu looked left and right, spotting Huo Yuhao as he packed his things.

She had noticed this handsome, delicate-looking boy while still outside. Her eyes curved into crescents, and she called out to him with a smile.

"Hey, you, the one packing your bags—I'm talking to you. Come here and tell me about the academy."

Huo Yuhao looked up at the sound. The entire dormitory was silently watching him, their eyes filled with a mix of worry and envy.

After all, it isn't every day that one gets noticed by such a pretty girl.

"Me?"

Huo Yuhao was puzzled. Shouldn't you be falling in love with Tang San at first sight?

"My name is Huo Yuhao. I'm a newcomer just like you. I don't know the specifics either, so why don't you ask someone else?"

"I don't care. I'm the boss now, and you dare to disobey what the boss tells you to do?"

Xiao Wu was not satisfied with his answer.

"I'm going to let you know how powerful Sister Xiao Wu is."

Wang Sheng, who had been preparing to step forward, immediately shut his mouth upon hearing this. He looked at Huo Yuhao with a sympathetic expression, as if he could already foresee Huo Yuhao sprawled on the floor.

In his view, Huo Yuhao had some strength, having beaten his two lackeys, but compared to Tang San, who had defeated him, he was still lacking. Against Xiao Wu, it was even less of a contest.

Huo Yuhao had no interest in children's squabbles and shook his head.

"I'm not good at fighting. I acknowledge you as the boss, but I really don't know the things you're asking about."

Xiao Wu looked at the expressionless Huo Yuhao and couldn't help but grit her teeth. "No way, we have to have a fight."

Decades of experience from his past life made Huo Yuhao understand his mother-in-law's stubborn personality. Helpless, he stopped what he was doing and sighed.

"Since the boss demands it, I will naturally comply, but after this match is over, please do not bother me again."

He didn't want to be used as a sparring partner by Xiao Wu forever; he would rather spend that time cultivating.

"Hmph, we'll see after we fight."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Wu leaped up and kicked toward Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao raised his hand and blocked it with ease. Xiao Wu immediately used the momentum in mid-air, twisted her body, and kicked at him with her other leg, but he dodged it by stepping back, his right hand directly grabbing her ankle.

Xiao Wu smiled slightly, retracted her leg, and easily evaded his hand, her two legs poised to wrap around Huo Yuhao's neck.

Tang San had just lost to this very move. Having sparred with Xiao Wu countless times in his past life, Huo Yuhao naturally knew her habits.

He simply tilted his neck slightly, escaping the lockdown of her legs, and grabbed both of her ankles with his hands. This time he held on firmly and gave a forceful tug, causing Xiao Wu to lose her balance and land hard on her bottom.

"Ouch..."

Xiao Wu cried out in pain as she hit the floor, her cute little face twisting into a ball.

The onlookers were stunned. Not only did Huo Yuhao win, but he was also so ruthless, showing no mercy to a pretty girl and letting her fall to the ground like that.

Wang Sheng secretly gave Huo Yuhao a thumbs up.

Noticing Wang Sheng's small gesture, Huo Yuhao shook his head with a smile and walked over to offer a hand.

"Sorry, I used too much force."

Xiao Wu pouted, gasping in pain as she pulled herself up; it was clear the fall had hurt.

"Hmph, this one doesn't count. How were you able to break free from my Soft Technique in an instant?"

Huo Yuhao naturally couldn't tell her that he had been tormented by her in his past life and knew all her moves by heart. He didn't answer, turning instead to continue packing his luggage.

"We agreed before the fight: don't bother me again in the future."

Xiao Wu finally remembered. She stomped her feet in annoyance, her eyes darting around, and she turned around with her hands on her hips.

"What did I say before the fight? Do you guys remember?"

Wang Sheng and the others were quick-witted, shaking their heads like rattles. "No, no, we didn't hear anything."

Xiao Wu nodded in satisfaction and walked toward Huo Yuhao with a light step, as if her bottom didn't even hurt anymore.

Tang San was just about to say something, but Wang Sheng quickly tugged at his sleeve, signaling him not to speak. Tang San looked at Xiao Wu's happy expression, opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and chose to stay silent.

"Yuhao, tell me, how did you just 'whoosh' and break free?"

Xiao Wu sat on the bed in front of Huo Yuhao, pestering him with questions.

"My martial soul is my eyes. Your movements looked much slower in my eyes, so I found the opening."

Huo Yuhao sighed at his mother-in-law's penchant for being unreasonable and had to find an excuse to brush her off.

"Wow! That's amazing! So there's such a unique martial soul? Then are you very good at fighting? Why was Tang San the boss before?"

Tang San, who was busy packing, couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed.

Xiao Wu, who was interested in Huo Yuhao, didn't intend to let him go. She kept chattering away as she watched him work, and Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel like he was breaking down.

Didn't my mother-in-law say they had been close since they were kids in my past life? Why is she coming after me?

He couldn't help but cast a look of distress toward Tang San. Tang San, noticing his gaze, returned a look that said "you're on your own" and gave him a "good luck" gesture.

This is your future wife! Huo Yuhao roared internally.

"Where are the new work-study students? Step forward."

Everyone looked toward the sound to see a teacher in his thirties walking in.

Huo Yuhao felt as if he had seen a savior and immediately stood up from the bed. Xiao Wu and Tang San followed suit.

"Which ones are Tang San and his friend?"

Huo Yuhao and Tang San exchanged a glance and took a step forward.

"My name is Mo Hen, you can call me Teacher Mo. These are the beddings the Grandmaster asked me to give you two." As he spoke, he handed the bedding he was holding to the two of them.

The two took the bedding and discovered it was brand new, even including pillows. They figured that since the Grandmaster hadn't seen them carrying any bedding when he brought them into the academy, he must have prepared these specifically for them.

Huo Yuhao smiled and said to Tang San, "San, I'm benefiting from your connection this time."

Tang San shook his head and said, "It's nothing. Back in the village, you often treated me to grilled fish."

Xiao Wu, who was standing nearby, heard this and her eyes immediately lit up. She looked at Huo Yuhao and asked.

"You know how to grill fish? Is it delicious?"

Seeing her expression, Huo Yuhao was reminded of the times in the God Realm when she would often come over to his house for a meal, and he couldn't help but nod with a smile.

"I know a little."

"Then you have to make some for me next time. That's an order from the boss."

Tang San looked confused and said, "Xiao Wu, didn't you just lose? Huo Yuhao should be the boss."

Wang Sheng and the others looked at Tang San in disbelief upon hearing this, their eyes filled with admiration for such a dense guy.

Xiao Wu's face stiffened when she heard this, and she looked at Huo Yuhao with teary eyes.

Huo Yuhao, who had always been obedient to his mother-in-law in the God Realm, had never encountered such a situation before.

He coughed twice and waved his hands.

"I have no interest in being the boss, as long as you don't come looking for a fight with me anymore. I'll owe you the grilled fish; I'll keep it in mind."

"Yay! Yuhao, you really are a good person. Don't worry, Big Sister Xiao Wu will look after you from now on; no one will dare to bully you."

Having received a positive reply, Xiao Wu happily wrapped her arms around Huo Yuhao's neck.

Huo Yuhao, forced to endure it, felt his body stiffen. Even though he was facing the younger version of Xiao Wu, she still bore a slight resemblance to her adult self.

Not yet accustomed to the change in his status, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel embarrassed, his face turning red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Mo Hen saw this scene and shook his head with a smile, sighing that it was good to be young. After giving a few instructions regarding relevant matters, he left.

Watching their teacher leave, the group continued to pack their luggage, while Xiao Wu stared blankly at the brand-new bedding in Huo Yuhao and Tang San's hands.

Wang Sheng and the other work-study students noticed Xiao Wu's predicament and immediately offered to pool together a set of bedding for her. Xiao Wu glanced at their tattered bedding and found it difficult to accept.

She then looked at Huo Yuhao, who was busy making his bed, her eyes brightening slightly. "Yuhao, let's discuss something."

Huo Yuhao looked up and met Xiao Wu's burning gaze. "Huh? Discuss what?"

"Your bedding is so big, I think it's fine for two people to share it. Let's push our beds together and use it together."

"???"

Seeing the stunned expression on Huo Yuhao's face, Xiao Wu also felt a bit awkward.

She then said even louder, "I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of? What, are you even a boy? Why are you so timid?"

Huo Yuhao was left speechless. Taking advantage of his daze, Xiao Wu quickly pushed the two beds together.

She clapped her hands in satisfaction at her handiwork, then looked at Huo Yuhao with a grin. "Well? Aren't you going to make the bed?"

After the bed was made, Huo Yuhao was still doubting his life. How did things end up like this? Could it be that because of me, history has changed?