However, Lin Xiu acted as though he had not heard the other party admit defeat. He brought the brick down on top of his head again!
The long-haired man rolled his eyes back and passed out on the spot.
“Lin Xiu!” Only after the long-haired man fainted did Huo Jingfeng react. He immediately stepped forward, pulled Lin Xiu away from the other party, and looked at him with a hint of coldness.
“He showed you mercy, yet you launched a sneak attack on him!”
“Did I admit defeat?” Lin Xiu put away the brick, bent down, and rubbed his bloodstained hand against the long-haired man. Then he raised his head and stared directly into Huo Jingfeng’s eyes. “I didn’t admit defeat, yet he stopped. He deserved to lose!”
“But he admitted defeat afterward. Why did you make a move and injure him?!” Huo Jingfeng glared at Lin Xiu. The other students in the dormitory chimed in as well, but not one of them dared stand before Lin Xiu as Huo Jingfeng had.
“Before an enemy loses the Ability to fight, you cannot believe anything they say.” Lin Xiu patted Huo Jingfeng’s Shoulder with his bloodstained hand and once again adopted the expression of a senior educating a junior. He spoke earnestly, “Since this is our first meeting, consider the two lessons I gave you today free of charge.”
“Since this is our first meeting, consider the two lessons I gave you today free of charge.”
After saying that, Lin Xiu went to the long-haired man’s bed, threw all his bedding onto the empty upper bunk, and placed his own luggage on the lower bunk. He had taken over the bed like a cuckoo occupying a magpie’s nest.
Huo Jingfeng, meanwhile, glanced in disgust at the spots of blood Lin Xiu had rubbed onto his Shoulder. He took off his Clothing and threw it into the trash can.
“From now on, don’t touch me.”
“Quite tsundere.” Lin Xiu chuckled, then fell onto the bed. Everything he had gone through over the past few days left him physically and mentally exhausted. He fell asleep before long.
When he opened his eyes again, it was already the next morning. Lin Xiu had slept for more than ten hours.
“It’s almost time for military training. If you’re late, I guarantee you’ll suffer.” Huo Jingfeng glanced at the bleary-eyed Lin Xiu and spoke in an indifferent tone.
Lin Xiu stretched. All seven of his roommates, including Huo Jingfeng, had already washed up and changed into identical black Combat uniforms.
The long-haired man who had fought Lin Xiu yesterday was avoiding his gaze somewhat and did not dare look directly into Lin Xiu’s eyes. A bandage was still wrapped around his head, clearly indicating that his injuries had not yet healed.
“Are your injuries feeling better?” Lin Xiu stood up and walked over to the other party, asking in a concerned tone.
“Much… much better.” The long-haired man spoke timidly. After this encounter, he was genuinely afraid of Lin Xiu—not because of the other party’s methods, but because of his gaze when he Made a move. Through those narrow eyes, the long-haired man had seen a cold killing intent.
That gaze gave him the illusion that if he did not hurry to admit defeat, Lin Xiu would kill him.
Or perhaps it was no illusion at all…
“That’s good. It was only a spar, so don’t take it to heart.” Lin Xiu smiled, picked up his toiletries, and headed toward the public washroom.
After washing up, Lin Xiu changed into the black Combat uniform Huo Jingfeng had given him. Led by Huo Jingfeng, they headed toward the martial arena. Many Students wearing the same Clothing as Lin Xiu and the others filled the road, all heading for the martial arena.
Students in civilian Clothing lined both sides of the road, watching the spectacle. Whenever a pretty girl passed, they whistled at her, then laughed without restraint when they saw her embarrassed blush.
Lin Xiu was filled with emotion as he watched them. Wasn’t this exactly what he had been like when he first entered society?
When he had first joined the Gang, he often brought several Underlings to the university Entrance to whistle at passing female Students. As his position in the Gang rose, however, he abandoned those childish Ideas and preferred to use money to crush The other party completely.
“Lin Xiu, I Know you’re used to acting arrogantly and recklessly in Sin City, but I need to remind you: when you meet the Instructor later, you’d better restrain yourself.” Huo Jingfeng turned to Lin Xiu and warned him.
“Got it.” Lin Xiu nodded absent-mindedly.
When the group arrived at the martial arena, all the new first year students were already in position. Looking across the field, there were several thousand people.
Lin Xiu was thrilled by the sight. If he could recruit all these people into the Gang, his Influence Points might break through ten thousand!
A stern voice interrupted Lin Xiu’s thoughts.
“Those from Dormitory 225, get into formation!”
Lin Xiu looked up and saw a Man in a dark red Windbreaker and large Sunglasses staring sternly toward them.
Huo Jingfeng tugged at Lin Xiu’s sleeve and led the dormitory’s Students to their positions.
“He’s from the Scarlet Feather Guard?” Lin Xiu Frowned and asked. He knew that dark red Windbreaker far too well—unbelievably well!
“He’s from the Scarlet Feather Guard. All our Instructors here came from the Dragon Guard and the Night Watch Division on temporary assignment. Only battle-hardened soldiers like them can keep the Genius Students of Magic City Martial University under control.” Huo Jingfeng looked at the upright Scarlet Feather Guard before them, his eyes filled with envy.
A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Lin Xiu’s eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
The Scarlet Feather Guard Member swept his Gaze across the Students and spoke in a resonant voice: “As of today, you have completed all the basic training subjects.”
At this point, his expression became extremely severe, and his voice turned several degrees colder.
“The results of the assessment from the day before yesterday are out as well. There are a total of seventeen Classes, and your class ranked sixteenth!”
“You’re not afraid of bringing shame on yourselves, but I am!”
“Even my Scarlet Feather Guard is afraid of losing face!”
The Students in the formation lowered their heads. Not one dared speak. Bursts of laughter came from the other formations in the distance, clearly showing that their results were much better.
Hearing the laughter from the other formations, the Scarlet Feather Guard’s expression darkened. He said coldly, “Starting today, all other training subjects are suspended. We will begin group-based real combat practice!”
“Instructor, what is group-based real combat practice?” a student in the formation raised his hand and asked.
“Group-based real combat practice means dividing into groups for battle. I don’t know enough about you yet, so I can’t professionally divide you into groups. For now, use your dormitories as groups and conduct battles!”
Afterward, he checked the time on his wrist and said, “It is seven-thirty. You have two hours of free time. During that time, familiarize yourselves with your teammates’ Abilities, establish good Communication, and discuss your combat strategy.”
“In two hours, at nine-thirty, assemble here on time!”
“Dismissed!”
He sat down cross-legged where he stood and closed his eyes slightly.