Tang San's Challenge

Tang San stepped forward a few paces and stood before everyone, facing Xiao Wu.

"Hello, my name is Tang San."

For over twenty years in his Previous Life, he had immersed himself in researching Hidden Weapons and had never spoken with a Girl. Now, facing such a beautiful Xiao Wu, he actually felt a little nervous.

"What is your Martial Soul?" he continued.

Xiao Wu glanced at Ao Tian beside her and said, "My Martial Soul is a Rabbit."

Tang San smiled. "What a coincidence. My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, which happens to be your Martial Soul's food."

Xiao Wu could not help but giggle. "You're just like Ao Tian. You both say such interesting things."

Only then did Tang San look at Ao Tian. "Ao Tian, what happened before isn't over. You still owe my Teacher an apology."

Ao Tian leaned lazily against the doorframe. "What if I don't apologize?"

"Then I'll beat you until you do. Perfect timing—Dormitory Seven has a tradition. Newcomers must accept the dorm boss's challenge. Whoever wins becomes the new boss. I just defeated Wang Sheng and became the boss, so now I challenge you!"

Tang San looked at Ao Tian provocatively. He had already roughly figured out Ao Tian's personality. With that arrogant, overbearing attitude of looking down on everyone, he definitely would not refuse.

Besides making Ao Tian apologize, Tang San had another reason for challenging him:

Grandmaster wanted to take Ao Tian as his disciple and had already made a bet with him. Tang San believed that with the Mysterious Heaven Skill and Grandmaster's guidance, Grandmaster was sure to win this bet.

Therefore, Ao Tian would definitely become Grandmaster's second disciple in the end. As the Senior Brother, Tang San felt obligated to teach this future Junior Brother a lesson.

"The winner gets to become the boss? That sounds fun. I accept your challenge!" Xiao Wu said excitedly.

After saying that, she turned and winked at Ao Tian. Two shallow dimples appeared on her face, making her look utterly adorable.

Tang San froze for a moment. "I challenged Ao Tian."

"Didn't you just say this is a dormitory tradition? Newcomers have to accept challenges. I'm a newcomer too, so why can't I accept your challenge?"

"I don't fight girls," Tang San said. He still had some tenderness for women in his heart. It would not be good if he made such a pretty, cute girl cry.

"You look down on girls?" Xiao Wu was angry now, her two little brows nearly standing on end.

She tossed her School Uniform into Ao Tian's arms, planted her hands on her hips, and glared furiously at Tang San.

"No... that's not what I meant, I..." Tang San was about to explain when Xiao Wu had already charged at him.

"Since you look down on girls, I'll show you what Ancestor is capable of!"

As soon as she spoke, Xiao Wu had already dashed in front of Tang San. Her right leg lashed upward in a high kick, her Toes aimed at his chin.

The move fully displayed Xiao Wu's flexibility, and her right leg shot out so quickly that it gave Tang San a fright.

His expression instantly turned serious. The moment this Girl made her move, he realized she was no simple opponent.

Facing Xiao Wu's kick, Tang San grabbed with his left hand and pulled her leg toward himself. At the same time, he drove his right shoulder forward, slamming it toward Xiao Wu's chest.

This move combined the technique of borrowing an opponent's force against them with the Mountain-Pressing Lean. As a Boy who had trained since childhood and spent several months hammering iron with his father, his strength was naturally far beyond Xiao Wu's.

As long as his Mountain-Pressing Lean struck its target, his opponent would undoubtedly lose.

However, the moment his left hand caught Xiao Wu's right foot, he realized things had gone beyond his expectations.

He had meant to grab her pant leg, but Xiao Wu's skin was so smooth and slick that he could not get a grip at all.

Tang San reacted with incredible speed, tilting his head aside to evade Xiao Wu's kick.

The corners of Xiao Wu's lips curled up. Her missed right foot landed on Tang San's left shoulder, while her remaining left foot actually flew up as well, locking around Tang San's neck together with her right foot.

The tender and smooth skin of her feet brushing against Tang San's neck caused his thoughts to waver for a moment.

That brief lapse was enough to keep him from reacting in time.

With her feet locked around Tang San's neck and her hands braced against the floor, Xiao Wu used the unique power of her Waist Bow to fling Tang San away.

Tang San flew several meters before landing hard on his backside, looking rather disheveled.

The Mysterious Heaven Skill protected his body, so he was not injured. Still, it was a little embarrassing.

I actually lost. Tang San felt somewhat helpless. He knew Xiao Wu had held back just now.

He got to his feet, dusted off his backside, and said, "I lost. You're the boss of our dormitory now."

The other male students were utterly stunned, especially Wang Sheng. He had just experienced Tang San's terrifying combat ability firsthand.

Yet such a formidable Tang San had been completely unable to resist this Girl, losing after only a single exchange.

There was now a trace of fear in the boys' eyes as they looked at Xiao Wu.

"Hehe, that's what you get for looking down on girls." Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue at Tang San, then looked at Ao Tian and raised her pale chin as though seeking praise.

"How was that? I told you I'd help you beat up Tang San."

Ao Tian smiled and gave her a thumbs-up. "Not bad!"

Tang San's gaze could not help falling on Ao Tian. Frowning, he said, "Ao Tian, you actually let a Girl stand up for you. Aren't you ashamed?"

Ao Tian touched his own face. "It's not red."

"You..." Tang San pointed at Ao Tian, too angry to speak.

He realized that Ao Tian was not only arrogant but shameless as well.

The other boys looked at Ao Tian differently now.

Just moments ago, they had envied and resented Ao Tian. Now, there was also contempt.

He actually relied on a woman to stand up for him. Pretty boys like him were what they despised most.

Wang Sheng's eyes shifted, and he walked over to Xiao Wu. "Boss, according to the Rules, Ao Tian still has to accept your challenge."

"Oh? Is that so?" Xiao Wu looked at the eleven- or twelve-year-old Boy.

Wang Sheng scratched his head and said firmly, "Yes. It's our dormitory tradition."

The other boys nodded as well and answered in unison, "Yes."

Xiao Wu looked at Ao Tian with innocent eyes, as if saying, Sorry, this has nothing to do with me.

Just as she was about to challenge Ao Tian, Tang San spoke.

"Xiao Wu... Boss, if you don't want to fight, let me do it."

Then he looked at Wang Sheng. "That follows the Rules, right?"

From Tang San and Ao Tian's earlier exchange, Wang Sheng had already understood that the two had a conflict. On top of that, he was also displeased with Ao Tian, that pretty boy, so he nodded.

"It follows the Rules. If Ao Tian loses to you, there'll be no need for the boss to make a move."

"Then I'd better do it myself," Xiao Wu said.

If she fought Ao Tian, she could go easy on him and show him some mercy.

But if Tang San fought Ao Tian, who knew how badly it might turn out?

She had sensed Tang San's great strength just now and worried that Ao Tian would not be able to handle it.

"Boss, let Tang San do it. There's no need to trouble you," the others chimed in.

Xiao Wu looked helplessly at Ao Tian.

Ao Tian shrugged, walked inside, and handed the School Uniform back to Xiao Wu. "Then I'll have a match with Tang San."

"Can you handle it?" Xiao Wu leaned close to Ao Tian's ear and asked softly.

"Haha, don't worry." Ao Tian found Xiao Wu adorable and could not help raising a hand to ruffle her hair a few times.

Xiao Wu's face reddened, and she shrank back slightly, shooting Ao Tian a glare that was both annoyed and coquettish.

Ao Tian smiled faintly and stepped in front of Tang San.

"Didn't you want to teach me a lesson? Then make your move."

Tang San said, "Ao Tian, perhaps you think your Innate Full Soul Power and Beast Martial Soul are impressive, but you shouldn't be so arrogant and conceited. There are heavens beyond heavens, and people beyond people. With that kind of personality, you'll suffer greatly one day."

Ao Tian said indifferently, "I'm arrogant because I have the right to be."

Tang San shook his head, looking somewhat disappointed. "You'll definitely lose your bet with Teacher. You're destined to become Teacher's disciple. Since that's the case, I have a responsibility to discipline you."

Ao Tian was getting annoyed. "Stop fucking rambling and make your move."