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At this moment, Xiao Wu gave everyone present a demonstration of what it truly meant to achieve an instant kill.
With just a simple kick, hook, and throw—without even using a soul skill—Xiao Wu decisively KO'd Xiao Chenyu.
This was partly because Xiao Chenyu had been distracted, speculating about Xiao Wu's background and not being fully prepared for the fight.
But more importantly, Xiao Wu's strength far surpassed that of her peers, and her combat skills were on another level compared to a typical one-ring soul master.
"Boss, are you alright?"
Despite his fall from grace, Xiao Chenyu was still the son of a city lord and had loyal followers at the academy who quickly rushed over with concern.
As for whether he was alright or not?
At this moment, Xiao Chenyu, whose brain had been rattled by the impact, couldn't answer his followers' questions.
"Sister Xiao Wu!" "Sister Xiao Wu!" "Sister Xiao Wu!"
Seeing Xiao Wu effortlessly defeat the academy's reigning boss, Xiao Chenyu, the work-study students cheered loudly for Sister Xiao Wu.
Unlike Boss Chu, who relied on calling in parents, Sister Xiao Wu had defeated the current academy leader, Xiao Chenyu, with sheer personal strength. Following Sister Xiao Wu meant no one would dare mistreat the work-study students anymore.
"Haha~, stay humble, stay humble!"
Amidst the cheers of the work-study students, Xiao Wu placed her hands on her hips, nearly losing herself in joy. Even the bunny ears atop her head perked up significantly.
Though she claimed to be humble, there was no denying that Xiao Wu wasn't exactly a modest person.
On this point, Xiao Chenyu, who had nearly been concussed on the grass, had much to say.
"Hey~, Boss Xiao, hurry up!"
After basking in her glory for a while, Xiao Wu turned to Xiao Chenyu, who was still sprawled on the grass.
Instantly, Xiao Chenyu jolted awake and scrambled to his feet like a flipping carp.
Xiao Wu had shown restraint, and given the superior physical constitution of soul masters compared to ordinary people, though Xiao Chenyu had been stunned by the fall, he hadn't suffered any serious injuries.
Standing respectfully, Xiao Chenyu said: "Sister Xiao Wu, I admit defeat. From now on, you're the undisputed big sister of Nuoding Academy!"
Sister Xiao Wu is powerful and has an extraordinary background. I, Xiao Chenyu, will be your loyal follower!
"Everyone, come and meet Sister Xiao Wu."
As he spoke, Xiao Chenyu gestured to his followers nearby.
Subsequently, Xiao Wu, now the academy's big sister, looked on proudly as a group of upperclassmen bowed before her. She also glanced sideways at Chu Chengzhou, her meaning clear.
Having dealt with Xiao Chenyu, all the academy's students would soon call her "Sister Xiao Wu." The only remaining "heretic" was Chu Chengzhou.
Xiao Wu: That year, with my hands on my hips, I didn't know what an opponent was!
"Don't even think about it!"
Chu Chengzhou naturally understood the meaning behind Xiao Wu's glance and quickly dispelled her ambitions of pushing further.
"Hmph~!"
Her little scheme having been exposed, Xiao Wu let out a soft humph.
Considering their prior agreement, Sister Xiao Wu decided to overlook Chu Chengzhou's insolence this time and let the little brat off the hook.
Time passed imperceptibly, and after a semester, it was once again time for the academy's vacation.
Although the official holiday started tomorrow, those who lived nearby could leave after finishing the two morning classes.
In the dormitory, after packing his bedding and storing other daily necessities into his spatial jade stone, Chu Chengzhou noticed Xiao Wu sitting on the edge of her bed, kicking her legs absentmindedly. Unlike her usual lively and cheerful demeanor, she looked unusually downcast.
"Xiao Wu, the academy's on break now. Aren't you packing to go home?"
Chu Chengzhou asked, feigning ignorance.
"Home?"
A hint of loneliness flickered in Xiao Wu's eyes as she slowly shook her head: "I'm not going back. I'll stay at the academy."
"Do you have no one at home?"
Xiao Wu nodded.
"Cough~, then may I have the honor of inviting our big sister Xiao Wu to visit my home?"
Clearing his throat, Chu Chengzhou extended the invitation.
"Really?"
Instantly, Xiao Wu's eyes lit up.
"If you don't want to go, forget it!"
Chu Chengzhou rolled his eyes.
"I'm going! Who said I wasn't?
But let me make one thing clear—I'm not going because I have nowhere else to go. You're the one inviting me to your house."
Xiao Wu glared, immediately flustered but still tried to justify herself.
"Yes, yes, it's because I invited you, not because Xiao Wu has nowhere to go."
Chu Chengzhou chuckled.
He wasn't surprised that Xiao Wu accepted his invitation.
After a semester of getting along, even though they weren't in the same class, their relationship remained excellent.
There was no helping it—the foolish little rabbit hadn't realized that with her one-ring soul master rank, she only needed to register her information at the Spirit Hall to receive a monthly subsidy of one gold soul coin for low-level soul masters.
And with her penniless state, coupled with her habit of spending extravagantly—buying anything tasty or fun she saw while shopping—the meager wages of a work-study student were far from enough.
Fortunately, there was a friend in the dormitory who wasn't short on pocket money. Thus, the concept of borrowing money to spend entered Xiao Wu's mind.
By the end of the semester, Xiao Wu owed Chu Chengzhou a whopping six gold soul coins.
They say talking about money hurts feelings, and talking about feelings hurts money.
But if you don't care about the money, affection naturally skyrockets.
"I think you're asking for a beating!"
Xiao Wu, feeling both embarrassed and angry, raised her fists threateningly.
"Hurry up and pack your bedding, or we'll miss lunch!"
Not long after, two small figures carrying large bundles walked out of Nuoding Academy.
On the way home, Chu Chengzhou opened his attribute panel.
[Attribute Panel]
- Host: Chu Chengzhou
- Soul Power: Level 6 Soul Trainee
- Martial Soul: Elemental Summoning Flag
- Skills: Meditation (Purple), Body Refinement (Yellow), Spirit Refinement (Yellow)
Chu Chengzhou believed himself to be a late-bloomer type, and this wasn't just empty talk.
Another year had passed, and compared to the first year after his martial soul awakening, his progress this year had been even greater.
In the first year of his martial soul awakening, his soul power rose from half a level to barely reaching level 3 Soul Trainee—a gain of two and a half levels.
But in the second year, he advanced from the beginning of level 3 to level 6 Soul Trainee, with nearly half of the current level's soul power already accumulated—a gain of about three and a half levels.
It should be noted that the higher the soul power level, the more accumulation is required for advancement, even within the same major level.
The difficulty of advancing soul power levels increased, yet the amount gained didn't decrease—in fact, it increased. This clearly showed that he was indeed a late-bloomer type.
The most important factor was that during the first year of his martial soul awakening, his martial soul quality had been ordinary for a long time, and his meditation skill hadn't yet reached the yellow tier.
In contrast, during the second year, he had consistently enjoyed the benefits of a high-quality martial soul and the yellow-tier meditation skill.
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