A Little Knowledge of Martial Arts

A Little Knowledge of Martial Arts

"Can boys and girls live together here?" Tang San couldn't help asking Wang Sheng in a low voice.

Wang Sheng nodded and quietly explained the school's dormitory assignment rules to Tang San.

After explaining, Wang Sheng added, "Boss, go give her a show of strength. Best if you hit her hard and teach her a lesson."

Tang San had wanted to refuse. He really couldn't bring himself to bully a girl, but Wang Sheng was simply too persuasive. After a few words of encouragement, Tang San still stepped forward and started speaking.

"My name is Xiao Wu, as in dancing." A sweet smile appeared on Xiao Wu's face as she introduced herself.

Seeing Xiao Wu's sweet smile, Tang San blushed slightly. Stammering, he explained Dormitory Seven's rules, naturally mentioning his own name and martial soul as well. Then he challenged Xiao Wu to a spar to decide who would be the dormitory boss.

Xiao Wu set her School Uniform aside and said excitedly, "Sure, let's do it!"

The next second, Xiao Wu attacked Tang San. The two exchanged several rounds, and when Tang San suddenly froze, Cheng Xiao had already guessed the outcome of the duel.

Logically speaking, Tang San had not been young in his previous life, right? Yet he could still blush and lose focus in a duel against a little girl like Xiao Wu? Wasn't that a little too...

After losing to Xiao Wu, Tang San was unwilling to accept it, but a loss was a loss. He didn't want to make excuses. He merely swore to himself that he would definitely win the next time they fought!

"According to the dormitory rules, since you beat me, you'll be our boss from now on."

"Boss? That sounds fun. Fine, I'll be your boss from now on. Who can tell me about the school?"

As they watched the duel end, Wang Sheng and the others still hadn't recovered. After all, who would have thought that the previous boss would be replaced only minutes after taking the position?

Seeing that no one paid attention to her, Xiao Wu pouted. Her gaze swept over everyone before finally landing on Cheng Xiao, who was sitting on a Bed.

Xiao Wu had noticed this handsome boy before even entering the room. Though she didn't yet know his name, she still called out to Cheng Xiao openly.

"Hey, you—the one sitting on the Bed. Come tell me about the school."

Cheng Xiao looked up. Everyone in the dormitory was staring at him, their eyes filled with both concern and envy. Although they feared Xiao Wu's fighting ability, she was a girl.

They were all still young, and it was rare for a girl to join the dormitory. Not everyone got the chance to catch a girl's attention. Besides, this girl was quite pretty. It was enough to make anyone jealous.

"You mean me?" Cheng Xiao felt a little depressed. Shouldn't she have given Tang San a few extra looks because of the Blue Silver Grass aura?

"My name is Cheng Xiao. I'm also a new work-study student, so I don't know the school's details either. Why don't you ask Wang Sheng? He knows." Cheng Xiao pointed at Wang Sheng.

"No. I'm the boss now. If the boss tells you to do something, do you dare refuse?" Xiao Wu was somewhat displeased. Compared to the ordinary-looking Wang Sheng, she would rather have Cheng Xiao explain.

"Um, Boss?" Wang Sheng gritted his teeth and stepped forward. "Cheng Xiao only just arrived too. Why don't I tell you about it instead?"

"I don't care." Xiao Wu curled her lips and looked at Cheng Xiao. "If you won't explain, that's fine, but you have to fight me!"

Hearing this, Wang Sheng, who had been planning to help Cheng Xiao make a good impression, immediately shut up. Cheng Xiao might be strong, but Xiao Wu seemed even stronger.

In his eyes, Cheng Xiao had the strength to beat down his lackeys, but he was still somewhat inferior to Tang San, who had defeated him. Even Tang San had lost to Xiao Wu, so there was no need to mention Cheng Xiao.

Seeing Xiao Wu persist so stubbornly, Cheng Xiao sighed. "I don't know how to fight. I admit you're the boss, but I really don't know anything about the school."

Xiao Wu looked at Cheng Xiao's sighing face, lightly bit her teeth, and said, "No. I have to fight you."

Well, whether it was fortune or misfortune, he couldn't avoid it. Since Xiao Wu was so determined, he could only agree.

"Fine, we can fight. But after it's over, win or lose, don't bother me again." Cheng Xiao got off the Bed, spread his hands, and spoke helplessly.

He truly didn't know how to fight. If he had to put it that way, he only knew a little about martial arts.

"Hmph, fight first, talk later!"

With a light snort, Xiao Wu bent her right knee. Her toes shot out instantly, kicking straight toward Cheng Xiao's chin.

Cheng Xiao tilted his body to the left, dodging Xiao Wu's kick while instantly grabbing her ankle with his right hand. Then he exerted force through his arm and used Xiao Wu's momentum to fling her behind him.

Xiao Wu reacted extremely quickly. She immediately planted a hand on the ground, twisted her body, and swept her other leg toward Cheng Xiao. Yet it was blocked by his left hand. Then Cheng Xiao released her ankle with his right hand, and Xiao Wu immediately lost her balance, crashing onto the ground with a sharp smack. From the sound alone, it was clear she had fallen hard.

"Ow..."

Xiao Wu landed on her butt and cried out in pain, her little face twisting up.

"Damn, Cheng Xiao beat the boss!"

Wang Sheng and the others stared in utter disbelief. Xiao Wu, who had defeated Tang San, had actually lost to Cheng Xiao. Not only had he won, he had won easily. He just didn't seem to know how to go easy on a girl...

Still, Wang Sheng secretly gave Cheng Xiao a thumbs-up. As expected of the boss he acknowledged.

"Sorry, I hit a little too hard." Cheng Xiao stepped forward and held out his hand.

"This doesn't count. I was careless." Xiao Wu clutched her aching butt and used his hand to stand up.

Cheng Xiao smiled faintly. "We agreed just now. No matter who won or lost, you wouldn't bother me."

Xiao Wu's expression changed. She stomped her foot angrily, put her hands on her hips, turned around, and glared fiercely at the others. "Did I agree to his condition just now?"

"No, we didn't hear anything." Wang Sheng and the others exchanged looks, shaking their heads rapidly.

"Hmph, hmph. Did you hear that? I never agreed." Xiao Wu nodded in satisfaction, very pleased with Wang Sheng and the others' response.

Cheng Xiao ignored Xiao Wu's shameless behavior and turned to walk toward his Bed.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu curled her lips and followed after him with light steps, as though her butt no longer hurt.

"Cheng Xiao, didn't you say you couldn't fight?" Xiao Wu sat on the empty Bed beside Cheng Xiao and asked curiously.

"I really can't fight. I only know a little about martial arts." Cheng Xiao glanced at her and answered calmly.

"Where are the new work-study students? Come out for a moment."

Just then, a teacher in his thirties walked in from outside.

Cheng Xiao, Tang San, and Xiao Wu all stepped forward at once.

"My name is Mo Hen. You can call me Teacher Mo. These are the bedding sets the academy has issued to you." As Teacher Mo spoke, he handed over the two quilts in his arms.

Cheng Xiao and Tang San accepted the bedding, only to discover that both sets were brand-new and each came with a pillow.

Teacher Mo said, "Since you're work-study students, you'll be responsible for cleaning the garden beside the Playground from now on. Ten Copper Soul Coins per day. Remember, it must be cleaned every day, or your pay will be deducted."

Hearing this, Cheng Xiao and the other two nodded together.

After delivering the message, Teacher Mo left.

Holding the bedding in his arms, Cheng Xiao felt a little puzzled. Could it be because the academy valued his Innate Full Soul Power?

Tang San, beside him, didn't think much of it. He carried his bedding back to his Bed.

Xiao Wu stared blankly at the bedding in Cheng Xiao's hands, embarrassment appearing in her eyes.

Teacher Mo had only brought two bedding sets, and they had been given to Cheng Xiao and Tang San. Now, she was the only one in the entire dormitory without bedding.

Wang Sheng and the other work-study students noticed Xiao Wu's awkward situation and immediately said they could gather together a set of bedding for her. But after Xiao Wu glanced at their tattered bedding, she found it hard to agree.

"Cheng Xiao, let's discuss something." Seeing that Cheng Xiao had yet to make his Bed, Xiao Wu's eyes brightened.

"Hm? Discuss what?" Cheng Xiao met Xiao Wu's burning gaze.

"Your bedding is so big. I think it would be enough for two people to share. Why don't we move our Beds together? That way, wouldn't we both be able to use it?"