Collapse Points Surge, Trouble Comes Knocking

"Why is there a girl in this dormitory? But she's really pretty."

Confusion appeared in Tang San's eyes, but Xiao Wu's sweet face quickly captured his attention.

"Is she trying to move the bed? She seems to be struggling. I have nothing to do anyway, so I should go help."

Tang San immediately walked toward Xiao Wu.

Seeing this, Jiang Lin immediately frowned and reached Xiao Wu's side in just a few steps.

"Tang San, this bed is taken. If you want to rest, go find another one."

"Huh, are you a new work-study student too?"

Xiao Wu turned around and looked curiously at Tang San, but her attention was soon drawn to the scar on his face.

She sensed a familiar aura from that scar—the sword aura of the King's Power Sword.

This person seemed to be on bad terms with Jiang Lin?

Xiao Wu instantly noticed the subtle relationship between Jiang Lin and Tang San, then cautiously retreated away from them.

"Jiang Lin, aren't you a paying student? Why are you here too?"

Tang San's expression darkened, and his tone was unfriendly.

"Heh, I can be wherever I want. Is that any of your business?"

"Or was the lesson from before not memorable enough? Do you want to try my methods again?"

Jiang Lin folded his arms, his face full of disdain.

"Hmph!"

Knowing that he was no match for Jiang Lin, Tang San naturally would not humiliate himself again. After glancing unwillingly at Xiao Wu, he went around Jiang Lin and headed for the empty bed beside Wang Sheng.

"Tch—"

"Xiao Wu, come on. I'll help you move it over."

"Ah, okay."

Seeing Tang San back down on his own, Xiao Wu immediately lost interest in him, while her curiosity about Jiang Lin grew even stronger.

After pushing the two beds together, Xiao Wu gently wiped the sweat from her face. Only then did she realize that something seemed to be missing, and she looked at Jiang Lin as if asking for help.

"Jiang Lin, do you have any spare sheets and bedding? I think I forgot to buy some."

"Classmate, my sheets and quilt covers are all new. If you don't mind, I can lend them to you."

Seeing how close Xiao Wu seemed with Jiang Lin, Tang San felt a surge of displeasure and immediately spoke up.

"This—"

Xiao Wu blinked, looking somewhat hesitant.

"There's no need for that. Xiao Wu, my sheets and quilt cover are big enough. Now that the two beds are together, we can use them together."

After coldly glancing at Tang San, Jiang Lin directly refused on Xiao Wu's behalf.

"Jiang Lin, I'm lending them to Xiao Wu, not you. Why are you sticking your nose into this?"

"Xiao Wu, what do you say?"

"Mm, thank you, Tang San, but there's no need. Jiang Lin and I can use his."

Obviously, compared to Tang San, whom she had only met a few times, Xiao Wu leaned more toward the somewhat familiar Jiang Lin.

After being rejected, Tang San looked embarrassed, but he quickly adjusted his mindset.

"Hmph! She's just a somewhat pretty girl. Once I become powerful in the future, what won't I be able to get?"

[Ding!]

[The plot between original protagonist Tang San and female lead Xiao Wu has deviated. Deviation level: E+. Collapse Points +1300]

[Current Collapse Points: 1330]

"It seems that the Collapse Points earned really are related to the importance of the plot. Just meeting Xiao Wu before Tang San earned me so many Collapse Points."

Listening to the system prompt, Jiang Lin nodded slightly, becoming even more determined to keep profiting off Tang San.

However, before Jiang Lin could enjoy this for long, a violent kick against the door rang out from outside.

Before Jiang Lin and the others could react, Dormitory Seven's old wooden door finally gave way under the strain. It flew inward and crashed heavily onto the floor!

As the dust settled, a group of older students in blue uniforms, between the ages of nine and twelve, walked in. At their head was a tall, handsome youth who radiated noble airs.

"X-Xiao Chenyu?"

"Why is he here? What is he doing here?"

Wang Sheng and the original residents of Dormitory Seven immediately showed terrified expressions, their eyes full of fear.

"Wang Sheng, do you know who he is?"

Jiang Lin frowned slightly.

"Boss, his name is Xiao Chenyu. He's twelve this year and a sixth-year student at the academy. More than that, he's a genuine One-Ring Soul Master, and his Soul Ring is already two hundred years old!"

"Oh, and he's also the son of the Notting City Lord. Teacher Xiao Yan at the academy is even his biological uncle."

"I heard from the other teachers that Teacher Xiao Yan is only twenty-five this year, yet he has already obtained his fourth Soul Ring and reached the Soul Ancestor realm. He's a true big shot!"

"Hey, I heard a brat named Jiang Lin came to your dormitory this year. Who is he? Hurry up and call him out."

After casually sweeping his gaze over everyone, Xiao Chenyu spoke indifferently, his voice filled with arrogance.

"Boss, did you offend Xiao Chenyu?"

Wang Sheng froze, his eyes full of confusion.

Jiang Lin shook his head slightly, but he did not back down. He was just a mere One-Ring Soul Master.

However, just as he stepped out of the crowd, Xiao Wu followed him.

Jiang Lin looked at her in surprise, but Xiao Wu was unconcerned.

"I just don't like seeing a crowd bully someone weaker. Don't misunderstand, Jiang Lin."

"Is that so?"

Jiang Lin smiled faintly, then fixed his gaze on Xiao Chenyu.

"I'm Jiang Lin. Go on, what do you want with me?"

"You're the genius who awakened a High-grade Martial Soul? Come on, summon it and let me see. I've never seen one in my life. I want to see what the difference is between a High-grade Martial Soul and a Mid-grade Martial Soul."

"Heh, you really want to see it?"

"I wonder what price you can pay. A High-grade Martial Soul is one in ten thousand. You want me to show it to you just because you asked? Wouldn't that make it far too cheap?"

A trace of mockery and coldness appeared on Jiang Lin's face.

"Fair enough. Then, for the sake of a High-grade Martial Soul... hmph, this young master will reward you, you country bumpkin, with two Gold Soul Coins. I imagine you've never even seen what Gold Soul Coins look like before. Hahaha."

With that, Xiao Chenyu took two glittering gold coins from the small pouch at his waist and tossed them onto the ground as though they were trash.

"Come on, you can show it to me now, right?"

Xiao Chenyu's face was full of amusement.

"Oh, I didn't expect you to be so generous. But two Gold Soul Coins are still too few. I'd guess you have more than thirty Gold Soul Coins on you. If you give all of them to me, I might consider letting you take a look."

Jiang Lin did not even glance at the Gold Soul Coins on the ground. He walked straight up to Xiao Chenyu, his eyes full of provocation.

"Hmph, you really don't know what's good for you. Kid, Young Master Xiao giving you two Gold Soul Coins means he thinks highly of you. Not only are you not grateful, you even want to extort him. I'll teach you a proper lesson on Young Master Xiao's behalf!"

Before Xiao Chenyu could speak, a bald lackey beside him could no longer hold back and stepped forward.

"Martial Soul, One-Eyed Leopard—possess me!"

The next moment, the bald youth's body abruptly grew larger. His hands turned into half-solid, half-ethereal beast claws, and he hunched slightly as a fierce aura spread from his body.

Moreover, a white Soul Ring appeared beneath his feet. This was the mark of a One-Ring Soul Master.