Clichés and Truth Proven Through Practice

"Next."

The admissions officer registered the information according to procedure, and Qin Yu followed the process step by step.

At eighteen years old and a one-star Dou Practitioner, he fully met Canaan Academy's admission requirements.

But he merely met the requirements.

After passing the test and heading toward the academy's temporary grounds, Qin Yu's gaze was involuntarily drawn to a young woman—or rather, to her pair of round, slender legs.

With such obvious traits, the girl's identity needed no explanation.

The Flame Emperor had not deceived him. No matter who it was, they would have to steal a few looks at Xiao Yu's legs.

It was only human nature.

"Handsome, are you alone?"

Just as Qin Yu withdrew his gaze and prepared to head to the academy grounds, Xiao Yu actually walked up to him and greeted him first.

"Yeah."

"Then... want to be friends? My name is Xiao Yu."

Xiao Yu had naturally noticed Qin Yu's earlier behavior.

However, since his gaze was not lecherous and uncomfortable like some people's, and since he had a face with the charm of a mature man, Xiao Yu was quite willing to let him "appreciate" her legs.

It could not be helped. It was like how a man felt when a beautiful woman stared at him—it was definitely different from being stared at by Sister Yu.

"Qin Yu."

The two shook hands briefly, then chatted as they walked.

However, Xiao Yu kept feeling several gazes fixed on her legs, so she unconsciously walked closer and closer to Qin Yu.

"You seem to... know me?"

"Of course. Miss Xiao Yu of the Xiao Household—there should be quite a few people in Wutan City who know you."

"Don't push people too far!"

When Qin Yu's group of students who had passed the test arrived near the academy grounds, they heard what seemed to be a fierce argument not far ahead.

The same old story—the academy's signature program at Canaan Academy.

"So what if we push you? These are the academy's rules. If you have the ability, let your strength do the talking!"

"Then let's fight!"

A new student was indignantly protesting against the older students. After hearing that, he immediately took up a stance to challenge them.

The outcome was obvious. With a simple heavy punch from an older student, the new student obediently went outside to stand in the sun.

"Oh? A few more new students have arrived?"

Seeing Qin Yu and the others, several older students immediately grinned maliciously, as though they had discovered fresh prey.

However, their gazes quickly all settled on Xiao Yu.

"Damn, those legs..."

"I didn't expect this year's new students to include such a cute junior sister."

"Hehe, junior sister, don't stand outside. Come on, come in and rest for a while!"

Several older students crowded over. Xiao Yu was briefly at a loss and repeatedly backed away.

These people did not even bother putting on an act. The instant they saw Xiao Yu, it was as if their eyes had grown onto her legs.

"Little brother, space for resting is limited. You're a grown man, so surely you won't compete with this junior sister for a spot, right?"

A young man with three golden stars painted on his chest gave Qin Yu a perfunctory fake smile.

"Of course not."

Seeing Qin Yu being so sensible, the young man no longer intended to make things difficult for him. After all, the junior sister beside him was their real target.

"But if you leave, won't there be more room?"

Qin Yu's next words caught all the older students off guard.

Xiao Yu also tugged on Qin Yu's sleeve and shook her head at him.

The weakest among these older students were one-star Dou Practitioners. Although Xiao Yu could sense that Qin Yu's cultivation was close to theirs, if a conflict broke out, it would be difficult to settle.

"Heh, it seems we need to polish the arrogance out of you new students."

Qin Yu did not answer. He merely extended one hand to the side, and his meaning could not have been clearer.

Over the past few days, while practicing Dou Techniques alone, Qin Yu had gained quite a few insights into combat. He simply had no sparring partner and nowhere to put them into practice.

Now, these people were about as strong as him, making them the perfect whetstones.

Truth was proven through practice. Improved cultivation methods and Dou Techniques both needed actual combat to test them.

"Big Brother Qin Yu, don't do this. You might get hurt."

Xiao Yu spoke again, her words filled with concern. She did not want to see her first friend get bullied like this.

But Qin Yu merely gave the slender hand clutching his clothes a light squeeze, said it was nothing, then turned and stood before the older student.

"Kid, remember the name of your senior, Bai Chen. Once you enter the academy, don't forget this first lesson!"

"Alright, alright, I know. Hurry up and start."

Qin Yu's utterly unconcerned appearance completely enraged Bai Chen.

He was a three-star Dou Practitioner, after all. Where did this guy get the courage?

Bai Chen stepped forward with his right foot, his body lunging ahead. Dou Qi gathered around his right fist as he viciously drove it toward Qin Yu's head.

The new students and older students around them all wore different expressions.

Watching the fist fly straight at his forehead, Qin Yu did not even raise his eyelids. He casually flicked his arm, like swatting away a fly, and precisely knocked the punch off course.

Although Qin Yu appeared not to have used much force, Bai Chen clearly felt a heavy force jolt through his arm, leaving it aching badly.

"Is your combat logic really that straightforward?"

Bai Chen froze for a moment, but quickly realized Qin Yu was not questioning his strength—he was mocking his clumsy moves!

"Don't get cocky!"

This kind of contempt was even more infuriating than being simply overwhelmed by strength.

Bai Chen roared and stepped forward, throwing a punch as a feint. His right leg was already coiled to strike, intending to catch Qin Yu off guard.

Yet Qin Yu merely retreated half a step. Before Bai Chen could even lift his leg, Qin Yu raised his foot first to intercept it, strangling his killing move in the cradle.

"You..."

This time, the force coming from his leg was even heavier. Still, to save face, Bai Chen forcibly kept any pain from showing on his face.

"Ah... go home, kid. Go home. With the way you fight, everyone knows what you're about to shit the moment you stick out your ass."

"Pfft."

Xiao Yu, who was watching from the side, could not hold it in any longer and burst out laughing.

That description... it did not just kill him, it humiliated him too!

At that moment, the older students' faces had nearly turned the color of pig liver. Bai Chen, a three-star Dou Practitioner, looked like a child without pants in front of this new student.

Meanwhile, the new students who had just been taught a lesson looked at Qin Yu with burning eyes.

If they had the ability to completely see through an opponent in battle like this, they would gladly eat high-grade pills and marry beautiful wives and concubines!

The reactions of the people around them undoubtedly trampled Bai Chen's pride straight into the dirt.

Just as Qin Yu turned around, Bai Chen closed in again, twisting his waist and hips as Dou Qi surged through his leg. He kicked directly at Qin Yu's kidney.

"Watch out!"