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On the second floor of the cafeteria, Xiao Chenyu, "the one with a city lord father," was celebrating with a group of his followers.
There were two reasons for the celebration: first, he had advanced to become a one-ring soul master; second, the former academy leader and his older cousin, Xiao Chentian, had graduated, leaving him as the new leader of the academy.
Suddenly, a commotion came from the stairwell. Xiao Chenyu turned to see that "shameless" Chu Chengzhou leading another group of work-study students onto the second floor for a meal.
Thinking back to the "bamboo-slapped meat stew" punishment his city lord father had given him after Principal Su Nan took him to the city lord's residence for a "friendly visit," Xiao Chenyu still felt a lingering pain in his buttocks, even though the wounds had long healed.
After that incident, Xiao Chenyu had developed a fear of Chu Chengzhou—not because of Chu Chengzhou's combat strength, but because he dreaded the shameless act of Chu Chengzhou framing him again.
However, times had changed. Xiao Chenyu believed it was time for him to rise up.
His newfound status as a one-ring soul master gave him immense confidence.
Moreover, Xiao Chenyu could clearly sense that after advancing to a one-ring soul master, his city lord father had started paying more attention to him.
With this in mind, he figured that even if Chu Chengzhou tried to frame him again, his city lord father wouldn't punish him with another round of "bamboo-slapped meat stew," right?
With these thoughts, Xiao Chenyu quickly stood up to pick a fight: "Hmph~ Chu Chengzhou, your noisy group is so unruly! Don't you know how to let people eat in peace?
"In my opinion, we should put up a sign at the stairwell entrance!"
"Boss, what kind of sign?"
One of his followers, quick to catch on, knew his boss wanted to provoke the work-study students and immediately chimed in to support him.
"That's an excellent question! Of course, it should say, 'Work-study students and mangy dogs are not allowed inside!'"
Xiao Chenyu gave his follower a satisfied look and then declared arrogantly.
Upon hearing their exchange, Chu Chengzhou, Xiao Wu, and the other work-study students immediately darkened their expressions.
Comparing them to mangy dogs? It was unbearable—something even Uncle could tolerate, but Aunt certainly couldn't!
"Xiao Chenyu, I see your wounds have healed, but your itch hasn't gone away, has it?"
Chu Chengzhou glared at him angrily.
"Hmph~ Shameless scum, don't be so arrogant! If you've got the guts, don't call your parents into this!"
Xiao Chenyu sneered, unyielding in his provocations.
"Xiao Wu, this guy is so arrogant. Want to beat him up?"
Chu Chengzhou ignored Xiao Chenyu and turned to Xiao Wu instead.
"Eh? The work-study students actually brought such a cute little girl this year? Little girl, hanging out with work-study students won't get you anywhere. Why don't you come be my pet rabbit?"
Intent on provoking trouble, Xiao Chenyu naturally didn't miss any opportunity to anger Chu Chengzhou.
Besides, Xiao Wu was undeniably cute and beautiful, and those bunny ears on her head only added to her charm.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu—who had initially planned to counterattack but also wanted to swindle some benefits from Chu Chengzhou—couldn't hold back anymore.
A mere human brat dared to suggest that Sister Xiao Wu become a pet rabbit? Was he dreaming?
"Will the teachers intervene if we fight here?"
Xiao Wu glared fiercely at the arrogant Xiao Chenyu and asked Chu Chengzhou.
"I'll handle it!"
Patting Xiao Wu on the shoulder, Chu Chengzhou exuded an air of confidence, as if to say, "Leave it to me."
"Xiao Chenyu, don't say I'm not giving you a chance. In one hour, at the small forest behind the academy, each side will send one representative to fight. The losing side must call the winner their boss!"
Chu Chengzhou immediately issued a challenge.
With Xiao Wu, their "super-strong fighter," on their side, there was no possibility of defeat. Plus, this would conveniently satisfy Xiao Wu's desire to become the big sister of the entire academy.
Indeed, just being the big sister of Dormitory Seven wasn't enough for Xiao Wu, who now aspired to dominate the entire academy. She immediately shot Chu Chengzhou a "well done" glance.
"Not calling your principal-grandpa this time?"
Xiao Chenyu asked mockingly, feigning surprise.
"Anyone who calls their parents is a coward!"
Chu Chengzhou declared firmly.
"Alright! Whoever calls their parents is a coward!"
Xiao Chenyu was overjoyed and immediately agreed, abandoning further provocations and simply waiting for Chu Chengzhou to call him "boss" in an hour.
Xiao Chenyu was confident, and so were the work-study students.
With Xiao Wu, who had a hundred-year first spirit ring, beating this "big boss" Xiao Chenyu would be a piece of cake.
After confirming the time and location of the duel, Chu Chengzhou led Xiao Wu and the others to the food ordering window.
"Xiao Wu, you're the star of the upcoming battle. Order whatever you like—don't hold back on my account!"
Pointing to the menu of dishes displayed at the ordering window, Chu Chengzhou generously told Xiao Wu.
"Mm-hmm!"
Seeing all the delicious-looking dishes, Xiao Wu, who was practically drooling, nodded eagerly like a bobblehead.
Soon after ordering several tempting dishes, Xiao Wu looked at Chu Chengzhou.
"Order more—we've got a lot of people, and this isn't enough."
Chu Chengzhou shook his head; these few dishes wouldn't be enough for their group of eleven.
"Ah~, what should I order?"
Compared to her previous month of hardship, Xiao Wu found this sudden happiness overwhelming and was caught in a dilemma.
"Sister Xiao Wu, why not order some spicy rabbit heads? They're fragrant and spicy—delicious!"
Wang Sheng suggested.
Spicy rabbit heads were one of the signature dishes on the second floor of the cafeteria. They had eaten it a few times with Chu Chengzhou before, and Wang Sheng couldn't forget the taste.
"Oh no!"
Chu Chengzhou inwardly groaned. Xiao Wu was definitely going to blow up.
While Wang Sheng and the others might not know about Xiao Wu's identity as a rabbit and her aversion to eating rabbits, how could he not?
"What? Spicy rabbit heads? Rabbits are so cute—how could you eat rabbits? From now on, none of you are allowed to eat rabbits!"
As expected, upon hearing "spicy rabbit head," Xiao Wu immediately exclaimed in shock and anger.
Suggesting that spicy rabbit heads were tasty to Xiao Wu was akin to telling Chu Chengzhou that human flesh was delicious.
Though this rabbit wasn't exactly the same species, they were still rabbits.
Wang Sheng and the others were confused as to why Xiao Wu reacted so strongly to the mention of spicy rabbit heads.
So what if her martial soul was a rabbit? Why refuse to eat rabbits?
And not only did she refuse to eat them herself, she even forbade them from doing so!
If that logic applied, among them, someone's martial soul was a pig—did that mean they couldn't eat pork either?
However, Xiao Wu was their Sister Xiao Wu, and her fists spoke volumes. They didn't dare oppose her.
"We promise not to eat rabbits!"
Everyone immediately swore solemnly.
"Hmph~ This time, Sister Xiao Wu will forgive you! But if you dare eat rabbits again, don't blame me for being harsh!"
Seeing their sincere attitudes, Xiao Wu retracted her anger but still issued a stern warning.
Work-study students: "..."
After this little episode, Xiao Wu wasted no time in taking advantage of Chu Chengzhou.
Wang Sheng and the others had eaten rabbit, and Chu Chengzhou surely had too. As a rabbit, Sister Xiao Wu had to avenge those innocent rabbits by making Chu Chengzhou pay dearly!
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