Roommates Meet Face-First, Even as Protagonists, There's a Gap

In the work-study student dormitory, Wang Sheng stood with his arms crossed, looking quite imposing. The group of work-study students watched with rapt attention; today was the day for new students to report, and the boss was surely going to give the newcomer a show of force.

The door swung wide open. Seeing the boy walk in, Wang Sheng knew this must be Tang San, but he still asked coldly, "I am the head of this place. What is your name, kid, and what is your martial soul?"

A trace of a friendly smile appeared on Tang San's face. "My name is Tang San, and my martial soul is Blue Silver Grass."

"A fine Blue Silver Grass!" Wang Sheng exclaimed, pouncing toward Tang San like a fierce tiger descending a mountain.

He truly found it hard to believe that his War Tiger martial soul could actually lose to a kid with Blue Silver Grass, even with the innate full soul power talent.

Tang San was taken aback. The book hadn't mentioned this; why were these work-study students so vicious?

Tang Sect Manual: ...The path to self-destruction!

The ancestor was filled with benevolence and unwilling to write down malicious words, but as a disciple, he could not fail to grasp the ancestor's intent.

Tang San stepped into his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps, his figure darting forward. With a pull of his left hand and a guide of his right, he unleashed the Tang Sect's unique skill, Crane-Catching Dragon-Subduing, using Wang Sheng's own momentum to throw him aside.

Wang Sheng had pondered the battle described in the book many times, but in actual combat, it still felt inconceivable. What kind of move was this that left one completely defenseless?

A low growl escaped his throat as Wang Sheng immediately utilized his martial soul, his strength surging instantly. He leaped into the air like a vicious tiger pouncing on a lamb.

Comparing strength? Tang San sneered. Although he was young, under his father's tutelage, he knew the human body possessed three hearts. By swinging a heavy hammer every day, his strength had increased significantly.

Planting himself in a standard horse stance, Tang San channeled power from the two "hearts" in his calves. He swung his arms as if forging iron with a hammer, throwing a punch that was both heavy and fast. With a bang, he sent Wang Sheng flying.

This time, Wang Sheng was thrown quite hard. It took him a while to crawl back up, but he wasn't angry; instead, he felt incredibly delighted and satisfied.

Life as a work-study student was never easy. He had always been the leader, but according to the book, life was about to change because of the new students.

If one Tang San was already this formidable, and there was still a Xiao Wu who was even stronger, it might actually come to pass.

Under Wang Sheng's introduction, Tang San was left between laughter and tears as he became the head of Dorm Seven. No sooner had he taken office than another new student arrived.

"Is this Dorm Seven?"

Hearing that crisp voice, all the work-study students were captivated by the young girl at the door.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Xiao Wu scanned the room and looked at the smallest one: Was this the Tang San with the Blue Silver Grass martial soul but innate full soul power?

Tang San inquired about the situation, and upon learning that boys and girls could live together, he issued a challenge according to the rules of Dorm Seven.

Xiao Wu set her school uniform aside and rushed forward in the blink of an eye.

So fast! Tang San was shocked. How could this girl be younger than Wang Sheng yet even more troublesome?

Internal energy surged, and Tang San held his hands as if cradling a ball, his Crane-Catching Dragon-Subduing ready to strike.

Xiao Wu tapped her toes, leaped into the air, and then descended abruptly, vaulting over Tang San's head in the blink of an eye.

What kind of move was this? Tang San turned around in a flash, only to see Xiao Wu's foot flying toward his chin. The speed was as swift as lightning; the Crane-Catching Dragon-Subduing stance he had prepared couldn't catch it at all.

Sliding out with a side-throw, Tang San hurriedly channeled his Mysterious Heaven Skill to protect his body.

Fortunately, the floor was smooth, so he didn't lose his looks, but for a Tang Sect disciple to end up in such a state was a total loss of face.

Perfect! Xiao Wu gave her performance a full score. Compared to the book where she let this "Little San" put up a fight, this time she had left her opponent with no room to retaliate.

After Tang San climbed up, Xiao Wu indeed saw the teacher who had come to deliver a quilt to Tang San.

Noticing Xiao Wu's predicament of having no quilt, Wang Sheng acted with the diligence described in the book: "Boss, you can use my bedding, Wang Sheng."

"Don't call me boss, boss; it makes me sound old. From now on, call me Big Sister Xiao Wu." Xiao Wu smiled triumphantly. She had already registered at Spirit Hall and received one gold soul coin every month, which was more than enough to buy a quilt.

After a pause, Xiao Wu said, "Take me to eat first."

"It is indeed time for lunch. Tang San, come along," Wang Sheng invited.

Tang San shook his head and said, "You guys go ahead; I won't be going."

Wang Sheng couldn't be bothered to talk more to this sycophant of Yu Xiaogang, so he didn't insist.

"Little San, we're all in the same dorm now, let's go together. Big Sister Xiao Wu is treating," Xiao Wu said generously.

If this wimp didn't go, how could she show off her wealth?

Tang San hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

The group left Dorm Seven and headed straight for the cafeteria.

Xiao Wu had read the book and was even more curious about the places described within, looking left and right.

Not long after entering the cafeteria, a discordant voice drifted over: "Isn't that Wang Sheng and his bunch of paupers?"

Xiao Wu retorted angrily, "What are you? What's so great about the second floor?"

Wang Sheng whispered, "The second floor is where you order food separately. The prices are very high; we really can't afford it."

The student upstairs eyes lit up: "What a beautiful little girl, too bad she's a work-study student. Wang Sheng, I'm going to eat now, so I'll let you off this time."

"Big Sister Xiao Wu is treating, what can't we afford?" Xiao Wu pulled out the gold soul coin she had just received.

Tang San said, "Forget it, we're here to eat, not to pick a fight."

"There are no wimps under Big Sister Xiao Wu," Xiao Wu said with disdain.

"A work-study student can actually produce a gold soul coin?" The noble student was extremely surprised, and Wang Sheng and the others were equally incredulous.

After muttering to himself, the noble student sneered, "So, it's a little girl thief."

"Who are you calling a thief!" Xiao Wu shouted angrily. After manifesting her martial soul, a yellow spirit ring slowly rose from beneath her feet.

Bright light shone upon everyone's faces. The noble student's retort choked in his throat, and the gazes of all the students in the cafeteria converged on Xiao Wu.

"A century-old spirit ring, a one-ring spirit master!"

In an instant, the sound of sharp intakes of breath echoed throughout the cafeteria.

Except for Tang San, they all knew that becoming a spirit master and registering at Spirit Hall meant receiving a monthly subsidy of one gold spirit coin.

"Let's go." Patting the dumbstruck Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu triumphantly deactivated her martial soul and headed toward the second floor.

Although she would definitely become a god in the future, that story not only gave her confidence but also provided her with information about the future; taking action early to resolve her predicament felt truly satisfying.

Watching the two head to the second floor, the noble student lowered his head, no longer daring to speak. He was older and came from a high background, but he had yet to obtain a spirit ring; how could he dare to challenge a real spirit master?