Gu Chen had no idea that Tang San had already marked him with the red name "Path to Death."
But even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared.
If Tang Hao weren't hiding in the shadows, what was a mere Little Scumbag?
Did they really think his cheat was a vegetarian?!
Given enough time and resources, never mind Tang San-even the Asura God would be nothing more than a small fry in his eyes.
But for now...
He'd better lie low in Dorm Seven.
Dorm Seven.
This was the dormitory reserved for work-study students. He had only just arrived when Wang Sheng, the resident NPC, got himself back in order.
"A new work-study student?"
Wang Sheng crossed the room in a few strides and stopped in front of Gu Chen.
"Gu Chen, from Holy Soul Village."
Gu Chen regarded him calmly.
"Little Chen, I'm the boss of Dorm Seven. From now on, you listen to me, got it?"
Wang Sheng reached out and patted Gu Chen on the shoulder, smiling as he spoke.
"I'm afraid that won't do. A senior named Xiao Chenyu just told me he'd have my back at Nuoding Academy from now on. If you want to be my boss, you might have to beat him first!"
Gu Chen's words froze the smile on Wang Sheng's face.
What?
Me, fight Xiao Chenyu? Seriously?
There was no way he could fight him. He wasn't even a Soul Master, and he was supposed to fight Xiao Chenyu, who had already become one? Xiao Chenyu would whip him around like a spinning top!
"Uh... in that case, forget it!"
Wang Sheng awkwardly withdrew his hand and forced a smile, his cheeks reddening as he dropped the matter.
In response...
Gu Chen said nothing. He had come to Nuoding Academy to study, not stir up trouble. Carrying his luggage, he found a relatively clean bed. He had just put his things down when another person appeared at the entrance to Dorm Seven.
"Is this Dorm Seven?"
The newcomer wore plain clothes and had a long scorpion braid. She was pretty and dainty, like an exquisite doll.
Everyone in Dorm Seven stared at her in a daze.
Only Gu Chen, standing to one side, remained unaffected. He had weathered great winds and waves. Xiao Wu was indeed pretty in her human form, but she was just a little brat, and he had no interest in her.
Still...
To little brats who had never seen the world, her appearance was as powerful as a nuclear bomb.
As for a homebody like Tang San, all it would take was for Xiao Wu to show him a little warmth. With Little Scumbag's self-control, he was bound to fall.
Then...
Wang Sheng quickly came to his senses and stepped forward to put her through the familiar routine. Unfortunately for him, Xiao Wu had grown up with her mother protecting her, followed by Da Ming and Er Ming. She had run rampant through the Star Dou Great Forest. Didn't even the Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts there have to respectfully call her "Sister Xiao Wu" when they saw her?
They wanted her to be an underling? No chance!
And so...
The two fought.
Wang Sheng stepped up, and Wang Sheng was defeated in an instant!
A thoroughly exhilarating battle ended at the speed of light.
The onlookers didn't even have time to raise their hands and applaud.
"From today onward, I'm the boss of Dorm Seven. All of you have to listen to me."
A smug smile on her face, Xiao Wu announced her ascension to the throne to everyone around her.
"Yes, Sister Xiao Wu!"
Everyone in Dorm Seven answered in unison.
"Why didn't you answer? Are you looking down on me?!"
Xiao Wu might not have remembered who had called her that, but she had seen perfectly clearly who hadn't spoken.
Gu Chen was caught red-handed by Xiao Wu!
In response...
"Sorry! If you want me to acknowledge you as my boss, you'll have to beat Xiao Chenyu first!"
Gu Chen spread his hands, looking very apologetic.
"Xiao Chenyu? Who's that?"
Xiao Wu's eyes were full of confusion.
"Sister Xiao Wu, Xiao Chenyu is a sixth-year senior. Gu Chen is under Xiao Chenyu's protection now, so if you want him to call you boss, you'll have to beat Xiao Chenyu first."
In such a short time, Wang Sheng had already adopted the role of an underling. He was practically a natural.
"Xiao Chenyu?"
"Hmph! He dares steal my underling? I'd say his skin's itching for a beating!"
One mountain couldn't hold two tigers. As Xiao Wu saw it, now that she was here, the position of Nuoding Academy's boss naturally had to be hers. As for Xiao Chenyu, what made a small fry like him worthy of competing with her for the position?
Did he think I, Sister Xiao Wu, got my reputation as one of the Three Tyrants of Star Dou by bragging?!
"Sister Xiao Wu, maybe we should forget it! Xiao Chenyu broke through to level ten at the end of last year. I heard he hunted a Soul Ring during the holiday, and now he's a genuine One-Ring Soul Master. We can't beat him!"
Wang Sheng hurriedly tried to dissuade her.
"A Soul Master? He's just a Soul Master. Who here isn't one?!"
How could she stand that? Xiao Wu certainly couldn't. She immediately used Martial Soul Possession. A pair of white rabbit ears sprang up from the sides of her head, and a bright Yellow Soul Ring rose from beneath her feet, making everyone present gasp.
"Sister Xiao Wu, you've already absorbed a Soul Ring? And it's a Hundred-Year Soul Ring!"
"Wait, didn't you just enroll? How did your Soul Power increase so quickly? Don't tell me... Sister Xiao Wu, you have Innate Full Soul Power!"
Wang Sheng exclaimed.
"That's right. You've got a good eye. I, your Sister Xiao Wu, have Innate Full Soul Power!"
Seeing the shocked expressions on Wang Sheng and the others, Xiao Wu was immensely pleased with herself.
"Find a time to deliver a written challenge to Xiao Chenyu. Tell him Nuoding Academy can only have one boss, and that's me, Xiao Wu!"
Xiao Wu spoke with complete confidence.
A mere Xiao Chenyu wasn't worthy of her notice!
"Sister Xiao Wu, leave this to me!"
Wang Sheng grew excited too.
Was it finally Dorm Seven's turn to rise up and sing? Just thinking about it was exciting!
In the corner.
Gu Chen stood by his bed, quietly watching the scene without offering an opinion.
No matter who became the boss, it made no difference to him. He only needed to proceed at his own pace.
With that thought...
He took a wooden box from his luggage and tucked it into his clothing. Then he headed out of Dorm Seven.
Unfortunately...
Before he could leave, a figure entered Dorm Seven ahead of him.
The newcomer was small and thin, with a sallow complexion and a malnourished appearance. It was Tang San.
"It's you, Gu Chen!!!"
The moment Tang San entered, his gaze fixed almost instantly on Gu Chen. Looking at him, he immediately recalled the scenes of Gu Chen insulting his teacher. The thought made killing intent surge in his heart, and he longed to get rid of Gu Chen as soon as possible to avenge the insult to his teacher.
But he held himself back.
He still had to study at Nuoding Academy for some time, and if he caused trouble during that period, it probably wouldn't be so easy to resolve.
It was only for a while, anyway.
His teacher had said he was preparing to contact an old friend, a powerful Seven-Ring Soul Sage. Once contact was made, Tang San wouldn't have to stay at Nuoding Academy.
But...
"Gu Chen, you humiliated my teacher earlier and made him lose all face! Now I'm giving you a chance to atone. Go kowtow to my teacher, admit your mistake, and obtain his forgiveness! Then we'll let this matter rest. Otherwise... one day, I'll make you pay!"
Tang San blocked Gu Chen's path and spoke in an almost commanding tone.
Hearing this, Gu Chen laughed.
Fine, fine, fine! So you've started going crazy along with Yu Xiaogang too, have you, Tang San?!!!