But before he could get close to Xiao Yu, he was directly thrown out.
Although Xiao Yu had not explicitly confirmed a relationship with Xu Ran, in Xu Ran's eyes, she was already his woman. Wanting to touch his woman? That was courting death.
In an instant, Rob wailed as he was sent flying, a sight that stunned everyone present.
Rob's classmates from Canaan Academy, though they had always found him obnoxious, acknowledged his strength. Being a Four-Star Fighter was not bad among them. In fact, even at Canaan Academy, the majority of students were at the Dou Zhe and Dou Shi levels. Geniuses were indeed very rare.
"Rob... What is this..."
All of Xiao Yu's close girlfriends were in shock.
They too were annoyed by the likes of Rob who would pester relentlessly. In the academy, these guys had also bothered them. And now they wanted to chase after Xiao Yu? That was like a toad lusting for swan meat.
Xiao Yu could easily rank in the top three in the outer court of Canaan Academy.
But, after all, this was someone from Canaan Academy!
If it got out that someone from Canaan Academy was beaten and sent flying in public, it would probably become a huge joke if the news returned to the academy. The average "Cultivation Level" of new students at Canaan Academy was only between a One-Star Fighter and a Two-Star Fighter.
"He really is strong, no wonder Yu Er feels differently about him," said Xue Ni, who had been focusing on Xu Ran ever since Rob appeared.
She hadn't believed it when Xiao Yu mentioned Xu Ran was very strong, even stronger than her.
But now she believed it.
If it weren't for her constant attention on Xu Ran, she probably wouldn't have even noticed him making a move.
That speed, it was just too fast!
This was definitely not the attack power and speed that a Douzhe could possess.
What kind of monster was this?
He was already this powerful without even being part of Canaan Academy? If he joined the academy, he was sure to be a demon who could enter the Inner Court!
Thinking of the Inner Court, Xue Ni's eyes were filled with admiration.
As an outer court student, almost everyone dreamed of being able to enter the Inner Court. The Inner Court and the outer court were completely different worlds. Only by entering the Inner Court could one truly be considered a demon.
All the seniors who graduated from the Inner Court of Canaan Academy were almost all powerful figures in their own right.
And Xu Ran was clearly one of them.
Hidden Dragon Rises from the Abyss, so formidable even in a small place like Wu Tan City, if he entered Canaan Academy...
"Hey, you don't need to worry about my business," Xiao Yu, startled by Rob's sudden move, was about to intervene when Xu Ran took action. Naturally, her heart rejoiced that Xu Ran had stepped in, as it at least showed she mattered to him. But when she tried to speak, Xiao Yu began to play tough.
She and Xu Ran weren't really in a relationship, so why was Xu Ran helping her?
"Your business is my business."
"Some rotten fish and shrimp, I've dealt with for you, so in the future at Canaan Academy, no one will dare pester you," Xu Ran said indifferently.
As his words fell, all of Xiao Yu's girlfriends looked at Xu Ran in unison, their eyes filled with amazement.
To tell the truth, everything had happened too fast, and they hadn't reacted, only knowing that Rob had been beaten but not knowing who had done it.
And now seeing Xu Ran, naturally, they were somewhat surprised.
"Heehee, Yu Er, who is this, a little lover?" asked a girl with a beautiful face, giggling. But then she noticed Xun Er and Xiao Mei at Xu Ran's side and was even more astonished.
The situation seemed rather complicated.
"Don't talk nonsense; that's not what happened," Xiao Yu quickly explained, but no one believed her at all.
"Who? Who dares to ambush me? Do they have a death wish?"
Rob roared, scanning his surroundings and turning his gaze toward Xu Ran.
At this moment, he was exceedingly disheveled, his face flushed red.
Losing face in front of Xiao Yu and so many beautiful women made him feel utterly humiliated, especially since there were so many freshmen present. Canaan Academy was teeming with geniuses, and Rob wasn't anything special, but he was considered a strong figure among the newcomers. This was one of the reasons why he was so active in recruiting freshmen. Enjoying the worshipful eyes of the new students was a pleasure all its own.
But now...
In front of so many people, he had made such a fool of himself.
"Kid, was it you?"
"You haven't entered Canaan Academy yet, right? Attacking a senior before even passing the assessment. Do you still want to join Canaan Academy?"
"I'm going to give you a chance right now. Kowtow and apologize to me, and we'll call it even. Otherwise, this matter won't be over," Rob said viciously, staring at Xu Ran.
He noticed that Xiao Yu seemed to treat Xu Ran quite differently and saw the jealousy in the eyes of Xun Er and Xiao Mei.
Xiao Yu was one of Heaven's Proud Daughters; there were even rumors within Canaan Academy that some inner court disciples were interested in her, but nothing ever came of it. Yet, Xiao Yu seemed to have taken a liking to this individual? And these other girls were no less striking than Xiao Yu.
Damn it!
Who is this guy? What's his deal? How does he have such good fortune with women?
But having crossed him, he would have to pay the price!
Daring to be so arrogant without even entering the academy?
"What are you worth?" Xu Ran said indifferently, looking at Rob, a murderous intent already forming in his mind.
Even if he couldn't join Canaan Academy after killing Rob, it didn't matter to him, for the academy didn't hold much value in his eyes.
"I am a member of Canaan Academy. I came here this time to help the teachers with recruitment. What do you think my status is? You've offended me; do you not wish to join Canaan Academy anymore?"
"You have no respect for your elders, and still you want to join the academy?"
"Now, kneel down and apologize to me, and perhaps I'll consider letting you off," Rob said slowly, full of arrogance. Noticing the surrounding gazes, he enjoyed the feeling even more. It's a tradition in Canaan Academy for older students to bully the newcomers.
And someone who hadn't yet joined Canaan Academy was his to bully as he pleased.
Xiao Yu and Xue Ni both looked at Rob like he was an idiot.
Xue Ni now knew that such a talent, once their potential was revealed, would definitely be valued. Such geniuses might be the ones the academy begged to join, not the ones desperate to enter Canaan Academy.
"I wonder what his actual strength is, really looking forward to it," Xue Ni said with some anticipation. What was Xu Ran's "Cultivation Level"? A Dou Shi of how many stars? Or a Great Fighter?
"Are you sure?"
"Same thing goes for you. If you kneel down and apologize to me, perhaps I'll spare your life. I'm angry now, and the consequences will be severe," Xu Ran spoke lightly.
Those familiar with Xu Ran, like Xun Er and Xiao Mei, understood his meaning all too well, and even Xiao Yu felt a chill in her heart. With Xu Ran's strength, if he wanted to kill someone, no one could stop him.
"Xu Ran, don't..." Xiao Yu said, nervous.
Although she greatly disliked Rob, he was still someone from Canaan Academy. If Xu Ran killed someone from Canaan Academy, she feared...