“Little Yu, what’s wrong? Are you scared of me? I apologize. I was wrong before, can you forgive me?”
Seeing Yu Xiaoyu standing at the door, Xi Ren’s voice softened instinctively.
However, Yu Xiaoyu shivered violently, her eyes filled with terror.
So, so scary, Xi Ren is so scary.
Xu Yi also felt something was off about Xi Ren, but she couldn’t quite articulate it. She stepped forward, shielding Yu Xiaoyu.
“Senior Brother Xi, is your body alright?”
“Xu Yi, I don’t want to talk to you. Let Yu Xiaoyu come here.” Xi Ren glanced at Xu Yi, his expression displeased.
“Senior Brother Xi, Xiaoyu and I are like sisters. If you have something to say, you can tell me too.” Xu Yi stood firm.
“Talk to you?” Xi Ren scoffed. “You’re not Yu Xiaoyu, what’s the use of talking to you? Can you make decisions for her and become her Dao Companion? If you can, then I’d really be willing to talk to you properly.”
Xi Ren’s lips curled into a mocking smile. He clearly didn’t take Xu Yi seriously.
But his words made Xu Yi’s brow twitch.
Xu Yi took a deep breath, suppressing her anger. “Senior Brother Xi, although I can’t make decisions for Yu Xiaoyu, I can tell you on her behalf that there is no possibility of her becoming your Dao Companion. So, you should stop fantasizing.”
Xi Ren’s eyes widened, then he suddenly laughed. “What you say doesn’t count. Yu Xiaoyu and I are destined to be together; no one can stop us.”
From the first moment he saw Yu Xiaoyu, he knew she was destined to be his companion in this life.
Hua Wuchang had remained silent since Xu Yi and the others entered the room, watching the scene unfold from the side.
When he saw Xu Yi’s expression change after Xi Ren spoke, he silently took another step back.
There was killing intent.
Indeed, in the next moment, with a flash, Xu Yi was already on the bed, leaning forward to grab Xi Ren by the collar of his robe. She stared directly into his eyes and said coldly, “Didn’t you hear what I just said? Yu Xiaoyu will not become your Dao Companion.”
Xu Yi felt that this Xi Ren might not be very bright.
He seemed to live in his own world, believing that everything should be done according to his will.
Xu Yi didn’t mind helping him to sober up.
However, what greeted Xu Yi was a heavy punch from Xi Ren.
Although Xi Ren was injured, it didn’t mean he had completely lost his combat power.
His fist tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound.
Xu Yi drew her disciplinary ruler in return to block. The powerful force of the punch transmitted through the ruler to Xu Yi’s body, making her arm go numb, and she involuntarily took a step back.
Despite retreating, Xu Yi’s attack did not cease.
The two began to fight within the room.
Bei Xinghan and the others wanted to help but were stopped by Hua Wuchang.
Hua Wuchang was determined to watch the show and didn’t want Bei Xinghan and the others to interfere.
For a moment, the room was filled with overflowing spiritual energy fluctuations, reducing the杂物 within to powder.
“Stop!”
A vast pressure descended like a mountain, making it difficult for Xu Yi and the others to move. They were forced to stop their actions.
Three figures had appeared at the doorway at some unknown time.
It was Teacher Jing, Xue Qi, and Shen Ci, who was scheduled to duel Xue Qi the next day.
Teacher Jing frowned, looking at the dilapidated room, his heart aching.
The previous Medicine Hall had been destroyed by heavenly tribulation when Nalan Yan reshaped her body, leaving only ruins.
The current Medicine Hall was rebuilt. It hadn’t been long before these guys had ruined it again, truly unruly.
“What exactly is going on?” Teacher Jing’s gaze was sharp, his tone laced with dissatisfaction. “Xi Ren is still recovering from his injuries. Are you taking advantage of his weakness?”
“Teacher Jing, I have something to say.”
After Teacher Jing appeared, the ferocity on Xu Yi’s face subsided considerably. “Senior Brother Xi attacked first. They can all bear witness.”
“That’s right, he attacked first,” Bai Shan raised his arm high, loudly agreeing.
“Is that so?” Teacher Jing looked at Xi Ren.
“Yes, but they were the ones who provoked us verbally first.” Xi Ren became much more obedient in front of Teacher Jing.
“Nonsense, when did I verbally provoke? I was just stating facts!”
“Hmph, the fact is that Yu Xiaoyu will end up with me.”
“You dream!”
“You…”
“Silence!” Seeing that Xu Yi and Xi Ren were about to start arguing again, Teacher Jing had to intervene. “Hua Wuchang, you tell me what happened.”
Hua Wuchang was a qualified spectator. In a few words, he recounted the events.
After hearing his account, both Teacher Jing and Shen Ci wore strange expressions.
Although Hua Wuchang appeared neutral and didn’t favor anyone, Xi Ren was described by him as suffering from delusion.
Even Teacher Jing, at his age, had never heard of someone forcing others to become Dao Companions.
If Shen Ci didn’t know that Hua Wuchang had little interaction with Xu Yi and the others, he would have thought that Hua Wuchang had been bribed by Xu Yi and her group, and was deliberately speaking ill of Xi Ren.
“Cough, Xi Ren, did you really say those words just now?” Teacher Jing asked.
“Yes,” Xi Ren admitted very readily.
“Preposterous!” Teacher Jing finally understood why the usually smiling Xu Yi had fought him. What Xi Ren said was utter nonsense.
“For today’s matter, both parties are at fault, so let it be. If it happens again, there will be no leniency.”
Teachers did not interfere in disputes between Kunlun Academy disciples. After learning the detailed situation, Teacher Jing gave both parties equal blame and then left.
“Senior Brother Shen, originally, our intention today was to resolve our differences, but it seems that is no longer necessary.”
From Xi Ren’s words just now, Xu Yi knew that this matter could not be resolved peacefully.
No wonder Xiong Zhuangzhuang couldn’t help but take action. If she were in his place, the outcome would likely be the same.
It seemed that the items belonging to Teacher Yuwen could only be returned after tomorrow. As for the battle between Xue Qi and Shen Ci, she would have to contribute to it to some extent.
“Junior Sister Xu, wait a moment.” Shen Ci shook his head. “I didn’t know the origin of your grievances before, but now that I do, this matter is Xi Ren’s fault. I will not favor him, so tomorrow’s wager is canceled.”
“Shen Ci!”
Shen Ci’s words not only greatly surprised Xu Yi and the others but also Xi Ren.
He looked at Shen Ci unwillingly, his eyes holding barely concealed resentment.
Seeing this, Shen Ci felt even more that he had made the right decision.
He had a good personal relationship with Xi Ren, but in this matter, Xi Ren was clearly in the wrong.
Shen Ci could not help but favor a friend over justice.
Moreover, he had just received news that Xu Yi, during her recent outing, had killed the leader of the Formation Heaven Alliance by herself. It was said that she possessed many high-grade magical treasures.
If, in tomorrow’s match, Xu Yi lent even one or two high-grade magical treasures to Xue Qi, then he would have to come here and be a fellow patient with Xi Ren.
After careful consideration, tomorrow’s wager was more disadvantageous than advantageous for him. Shen Ci naturally would not force the duel for the sake of face.
“Thank you, Senior Brother Shen.”
Yu Xiaoyu covered her mouth, her voice choked with emotion. This was the best outcome she could have imagined.
“Yu Xiaoyu, although tomorrow’s wager will not proceed, I will not give up!”
Xi Ren’s words caused Yu Xiaoyu’s previously jubilant mood to plummet instantly.
She had a premonition that Xi Ren would indeed continue to pester her as he said, appearing in every corner without exception, bringing her an inescapable shadow.
No, this was too terrifying.