The classroom was abuzz with noise.
Some were busy contacting old teammates, others discussing the spirit beasts in Tianchi Spirit Ruin.
Only Jiangnan sat quietly on the windowsill.
“Why isn’t Nanshen looking for teammates?”
Li Xiang sneered, “He’s so strong, dual-ability awakened, does he even need teammates?”
Liu Quanwu chuckled, “Exactly. Our Nanshen’s the guy who smashed the testing machine with one punch.”
“You don’t think the spirit beasts in the ruin will just stand there like the testing machine, waiting for him to hit them, do you? Haha.”
“Nanshen’s never been to a spirit ruin. But he’s not scared. With teleportation, he’s top-notch at escaping. Survival’s no issue.”
“Haha. Forget killing spirit beasts, has Nanshen ever even killed a chicken?”
“A loser will always be a loser. Dual-ability awakened? Hah, what a joke.”
“With his condition, what idiot would team up with him? He’s just dead weight.”
Hearing the barrage of cold remarks.
Jiangnan stretched lazily.
Wondering if he should rack up some more resentment points.
Team lists were due that afternoon.
Jiangnan wasn’t planning on finding teammates.
With teleportation, strength, and a few skill points, he was confident he could break through.
From the start, he aimed for first in the grade.
Classmates were waiting to see him fail.
Just then, the classroom door was kicked open.
Wu Liang, in a school uniform, stormed in, his bruised face startling everyone.
“Where’s Jiangnan? Where is he?”
His eyes scanned the room, spotting Jiangnan on the windowsill, and he broke into a wide grin.
That smile sent chills through the classroom.
“Damn, Nanshen’s about to get beaten.”
“How did he mess with Wu Liang, that fiend?”
“He’s tough?”
“His dad’s the biggest used car dealer in the north. You know, used cars. Everyone in Jiangcheng’s underworld calls him Young Master Wu.”
Clearly, a show was about to unfold. Wu Liang’s menacing vibe left no doubt.
Li Xiang, Liu Quanwu, and others smirked with schadenfreude.
Help out? Don’t be ridiculous. Not jumping in to join the fight was already generous.
Wu Liang strode up to Jiangnan, face solemn, “Nanshen, be my big brother. I want to learn from you.”
The words stunned Li Xiang and the others, jaws nearly hitting the floor.
Learn from him? Be his big brother?
Wasn’t he here to beat Jiangnan up?
He came to apprentice?
Has his brain been knocked silly?
Jiangnan smirked, “You’re no saint yourself.”
Li Muyan was shocked, as if she’d never known Jiangnan.
Talking so boldly to someone with Wu Liang’s fierce reputation? Courting death?
Wu Liang shook his head, “I looked into it. The barbecue stall mess was Baldy’s fault. I’ve already had them dealt with.”
“It won’t happen again.”
“Last night, I was a jerk. You were right to hit me. I accept it.”
Liu Quanwu was dumbfounded. The whole class was stunned.
Shock written on their faces.
What? The two fought last night?
Wu Liang’s morning mess was Jiangnan’s doing?
Besides strength and teleportation, what else could he do?
Wu Liang’s strength was school-famous, a beast in a fight.
Yet now, Wu Liang was battered, while Jiangnan looked fine.
The scene before them proved it was all real.
Jiangnan grinned brightly, “You’re tough. In Tianchi Spirit Ruin, can you tank damage for me?”
Wu Liang’s eyes lit up.
Pounding his chest, “Leave it to me. As long as I’m standing, you won’t get hurt.”
Jiangnan paused for a moment.
Then smiled, patting Wu Liang’s shoulder, “Follow me then. The team’s missing a shield.”
Wu Liang was a bit confused.
What team? Wasn’t Jiangnan alone?
He didn’t know.
The team Jiangnan meant wasn’t from Jiangcheng No.1 Middle.
It was from Songjiang Spirit Martial.
Li Xiang couldn’t help but speak up, “Wu Liang, think carefully. The ruin’s dangerous. Dragging Jiangnan, that dead weight, will make good results nearly impossible.”
How could Li Xiang let Jiangnan join a strong team? A bottom-dweller should stay one.
Wu Liang spun around.
With a rip, his school uniform burst open, muscles bulging, eyes glowing red, fangs sprouting.
He grabbed Li Xiang by the collar.
“Kid, watch your mouth. That’s my big brother you’re talking to.”
Li Xiang, choked and gasping, faced Wu Liang’s crimson eyes, cold sweat pouring down.
“I, I was just suggesting.”
Wu Liang glared, “My business is none of yours.”
About to swing, Jiangnan kicked Wu Liang’s backside, “Enough, enough. You really love shedding possessions. School uniforms aren’t free, you know.”
Wu Liang’s attacks did ruin clothes.
He tossed Li Xiang onto the lecture desk, chalk scattering everywhere.
“I hear you.”
Li Xiang sat on the floor, face dark with resentment, teeth grinding.
But against Wu Liang, he couldn’t act tough.
Classmates swallowed hard. How did Wu Liang, of all people, call bottom-dweller Jiangnan his big brother?
Jiangnan just kicked him, yet Wu Liang wasn’t angry, even obedient.
Everyone’s view of Jiangnan shifted.
Just then, a long-haired beauty in a super short skirt peeked in at the classroom door.
Seeing Wu Liang, she beamed, “Brother Wu, want to team up with me?”
“My old teammates ditched me.”
Wu Liang looked at Jiangnan, “My front-desk mate, Tang Qianya, Black Iron Nine-Star Wood Ability. What do you think?”
Jiangnan blinked, “Is there wind in the corridor?”
Wasn’t this the girl from the hallway that day?
Tang Qianya, seeing Wu Liang ask Jiangnan’s opinion, was puzzled.
Why would Wu Liang ask him?
Hearing Jiangnan’s words, her face flushed red, snapping, “No wind in the corridor today.”
[Resentment points from Tang Qianya +663.]
Jiangnan chuckled. This girl was kind of cute.
“Fine, no problem.”
Wu Liang nodded with a grin, bent to pick up his torn uniform, and swaggered out.
But Jiangnan’s body stiffened slightly.
When Wu Liang bent over, he clearly saw a yellow elastic band at his waist.
Brother.
Are you serious?
Still wearing those?
Awakened some weird trait, have you?
Jiangnan shivered, suddenly regretting his decision.
Li Xiang, face grim, stood and faced Jiangnan coldly, “In Tianchi Spirit Ruin, you’ll see what I’m capable of.”
Jiangnan shrugged, “I really don’t know where you get that superiority from.”
“Tianchi Spirit Ruin, I’m looking forward to it.”
