The next day, it was the weekend, Xu Zhou did not go to school but was practicing the Mountain Breaking Saber Technique alone at home.
During this period, it seemed as if the relationship between Xu Zhou and Li Ruoxi had returned to what it was before, immensely distant.
Meanwhile, outside, a piece of news spread throughout Linjiang City.
"Rumors about S-Rank talent, Principal of First High School personally punishes rumormonger!"
"The top ten of the Dragon and Tiger Rankings publicly flogged, 30 lashes penalty!"
"Linjiang First High School, top S-Rank Talent, Sky Dragon Undying Body, Xu Zhou!"
The media were frantically reporting.
Previously, when Cao Yong revealed Xu Zhou's talent, it had already been exposed to the public, attracting much attention.
However, many people couldn't find any information about the "Sky Dragon Undying Body" and had considerable doubts.
This time, the public flogging of Huang Yunxuan quickly caused a huge sensation.
The entire Linjiang City was greatly shaken.
It was unprecedented to publicly punish a top ten genius from the Dragon and Tiger Rankings!
This signified that Linjiang First High School, the entire school had united, publicly acknowledged Xu Zhou's talent, with zero tolerance for rumormongers!
Even if you're a top ten genius in the Dragon and Tiger Rankings, it won't matter!
In no time, the entire Linjiang City was buzzing with discussions.
Hundreds of thousands of people were singing praises of "Xu Zhou"!
Under this brewing, the matter quickly spread, reaching other surrounding cities...
Naturally, Xu Zhou was unaware of these events.
For the past two days, he had been diligently practicing at home.
...
Time flew by.
Monday.
Xu Zhou opened his eyes from the bed, immediately looked at his own panel.
Host: Xu Zhou
Qi-Blood: 74.4 cal
Spirit: 2 hertz
Avatar: Shark Tooth Mutant Chicken
Rank: 0 Rank 2 Level (20%)
Net Weight: 48.5 kg
Talent: Gains Ten Kilograms Daily (Limit), Devouring All Things
Evolution: Can begin evolution when the weight reaches the species limit.
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"In three days, my Qi-Blood grew by 0.3 cal, an average of 0.1 cal per day."
Xu Zhou thought to himself, "The rank of the avatar also maintains a daily growth rate of 5%."
The speed is not fast, but it is stable.
Of course, this 'not fast' is only relative.
Compared to others, a daily increase of 0.1 cal Qi-Blood is already a terrifying speed.
However, Xu Zhou naturally was not satisfied with this.
"In two months, I'll break into the Dragon and Tiger Rankings." Xu Zhou took a deep breath, "I must utilize every method to continuously enhance myself!"
The rankings for Grade 1 and Grade 2 are called the Hundred Rankings.
But the rankings for Grade 3 are called the Dragon and Tiger Rankings.
This is because the Grade 3 students have both their Qi-Blood and combat techniques cultivated to deep levels,
Every member on the Dragon and Tiger Rankings is a heavyweight, a true powerhouse!
Their strength far exceeds that of the Grade 1 and Grade 2 students!
So Xu Zhou wants to break into the Dragon and Tiger Rankings within two months, the difficulty is extremely high.
But Xu Zhou was not worried.
"Going to school today, I can receive the reward for being in the top ten of the Hundred Rankings." Xu Zhou showed a look of anticipation.
The reward for the top ten of the Hundred Rankings includes not only ten thousand Federation Coins but also some cultivation resources.
These will all bring him tremendous improvements.
Besides.
As his weight increased, Xu Zhou increasingly felt that the next evolution for the avatar was approaching.
By then, his enhancement speed is likely to experience another surge.
...
Grade 1 Class 8 classroom.
Xu Zhou sat at his seat.
Wen Yuehui leaned over and whispered, "Xu Zhou, Huang Yunxuan didn't come looking for you, did he?"
Hearing this, Xu Zhou shook his head.
This weekend, he stayed home with his sister, with Li Ruoxi there, it was impossible for Huang Yunxuan to come looking for him.
Seeing him shake his head, Wen Yuehui breathed a sigh of relief, and continued, "That's good. When I came, I saw Huang Yunxuan coming out of our teaching building, I thought he was coming to find you."
Xu Zhou was slightly stunned.
This is the Grade 1 teaching building, what was Huang Yunxuan doing here?
Shaking his head, Xu Zhou didn't pay it any mind and opened his drawer to review the textbook.
Martial arts students spend most of their time in practice, but there are also requirements for liberal arts examinations.
Xu Zhou usually spends two hours studying liberal arts.
But just as he opened his drawer, he found a note inside.
Opening the note, Xu Zhou's expression instantly turned cold.
Seeing his strange expression, Wen Yuehui hurriedly leaned over.
When he saw the content on the note, his face also instantly changed: "This is...did Huang Yunxuan put this in here?"
Xu Zhou said nothing, his expression just became increasingly cold.
The note had only two sentences.
The first sentence: "See you on the life and death stage."
The second sentence was an address, 77 Qingshan Village, 23 South Heaven Street.
This is Xu Zhou's address, where he lives with his parents and Li Ruoxi.
Even the specific number and building were written, the threat was clearly obvious.
Xu Zhou put away the note, stood up silently, and left the classroom.
...
Cao Yong's office.
"You're here? These are the rewards for the top ten of the Hundred Rankings."
Cao Yong took out a bank card and four metal medicine bottles.
"The top ten of the Hundred Rankings are rewarded with ten thousand Federation Coins and a bottle of intermediate-level cultivation potion every month,"
"Additionally, these three bottles of beginner-level cultivation potions are extra resources for this month, I'll give them to you together."
He handed these to Xu Zhou.
"Thank you, teacher."
After receiving them, there was not a trace of joy on Xu Zhou's face.
He took out the note and said solemnly, "Teacher, I found this in my drawer."
Cao Yong took the note, frowned: "From Huang Yunxuan?"
"It should be him." Xu Zhou nodded, "A classmate said he just left this teaching building."
Hearing this, Cao Yong's expression turned slightly cold: "This bastard, he really has some nerve."
It was clear to him that Huang Yunxuan was threatening Xu Zhou.
If Xu Zhou didn't agree to the life and death stage, his parents and family might be in danger.
"It's probably because of these past few days' news." Cao Yong frowned: "Huang Yunxuan wants to take revenge on you."
"News?" Xu Zhou was slightly puzzled.
Cao Yong glanced at him: "You didn't know? The whole city heard about the school punishing Huang Yunxuan."
He took out his phone and showed Xu Zhou the news.
After seeing it, Xu Zhou's expression changed slightly.
No wonder he received a threat from Huang Yunxuan as soon as he arrived today.
Such an embarrassing incident known throughout Linjiang City, even spreading to nearby cities, it was utterly humiliating.
Huang Yunxuan probably hated him to the extreme by now.
"This is troublesome." Xu Zhou frowned.
If he didn't agree to the life and death stage, who knew what terrifying things Huang Yunxuan would do if he went crazy.
"Don't be afraid, Huang Yunxuan shouldn't be foolish enough to directly harm your family." Cao Yong said.
Not to mention that Yan Country has laws prohibiting martial artists from harming ordinary people.
Even if Huang Yunxuan dared to do so, he would have to consider whether he could withstand Li Ruoxi's wrath.
Xu Zhou said solemnly, "I'm worried he might hire mercenary martial artists."
Cao Yong was silent.
Even he couldn't deny this possibility.
Xu Zhou looked at his teacher and continued, "Teacher, does the school have a regulation about the life and death stage?"
"It does." Cao Yong nodded, "If there is an unresolved conflict, as long as both parties agree, they can enter the life and death stage for a match, not accounting for life or death."
"The school's intention is to prevent anyone from engaging in extreme actions."
"After all, martial artists tend to be more aggressive than ordinary people."
"If it truly reaches a point of no return, then sign the death contract and ascend the life and death stage, until death releases."
Cao Yong shook his head and then said sternly, "Don't worry, I will go reason with Huang Yunxuan about this matter."
After saying that, he took the note and left the office.
Xu Zhou took a deep breath and waited in the room.
At this moment, he had no mind to practice, only wanting to know the outcome of this matter.
A moment later, Xu Zhou frowned, feeling agitated.
He picked up his phone, wanting to inform Li Ruoxi of the news.
But then he realized he didn't have Li Ruoxi's contact information.
Xu Zhou was dumbfounded, the relationship between the siblings was really just so-so. Helplessly, he opened Lin Shishi's chat window again.
"Senior Sister Lin, Huang Yunxuan put a note for me, asking me to go to the life and death stage..."
Xu Zhou briefly explained the situation.
A moment later, Lin Shishi replied, "Junior Brother, definitely don't go, I just told your sister, she has already gone to find Huang Yunxuan."
Xu Zhou was slightly surprised, Li Ruoxi acted so quickly?
"I wonder what she will do?" Xu Zhou exhaled slightly, a bit curious.
...
Grade 3 Class 2 training room.
"Clang!"
Li Ruoxi knocked away Huang Yunxuan's weapon with a sword, then lifted her long leg, kicking him to the ground.
"Puff!"
Huang Yunxuan fell heavily to the ground, clutching his chest, spitting out a mouthful of dark blood.
"Li Ruoxi! You..." He glared at Li Ruoxi, this was Grade 3 Class 2, and she actually stormed in by herself and started a fight?
Li Ruoxi did not give him a chance to continue speaking, wielded her sword, the sword beams dazzling, the might incredibly terrifying.
The classmates from Grade 3 Class 2 all retreated, their faces pale.
"Bang"
The sword directly struck Huang Yunxuan's hand.
"Ah!"
Huang Yunxuan let out a miserable cry, instinctively closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he saw a bloodstained severed finger drop on the ground.
His right hand was bleeding continuously.
"Huang Yunxuan." Li Ruoxi coldly stared at the young man on the ground, and said icily, "If you want to challenge my brother through legitimate means, I won't interfere."
"But if you play these dirty tricks again, forcing him to seek death, I will kill you."
"Li Ruoxi!"
Liu Kaiqi rushed in time, scolding, "You, being second on the Dragon and Tiger Rankings, attacking Huang Yunxuan, aren't you afraid of not graduating?"
Yet Li Ruoxi completely ignored him, still staring at Huang Yunxuan.
She said in a chilling tone, "Remember what I said. Also, if you dare to harm Xu Zhou and my parents outside school, I'll kill you."
After speaking, Li Ruoxi retrieved her long sword and turned to leave.
"Snap!"
She stepped on Huang Yunxuan's severed finger, crushing it to pieces, then left in stride.
At the classroom door, Cao Yong, who had just arrived, was looking at this scene with astonished expression.
On the ground, Huang Yunxuan, with his mouth full of blood, stared intently at Li Ruoxi's back, his eyes filled with intense hatred.
...
A moment later.
Cao Yong returned to the office with a complex expression.
He looked at Xu Zhou and recounted the incident that just happened.
"The situation...was basically like that." Cao Yong's tone was somewhat helpless.
Xu Zhou, upon hearing it, was also full of astonishment.
In front of the entire Grade 3 Class 2, beating up Huang Yunxuan, and even cutting off a finger?!
His own sister was truly too domineering?
At this point, Cao Yong said in a deep voice, "Huang Yunxuan is ruthless, he won't give up so easily."
Xu Zhou nodded.
Although Li Ruoxi taught him a good lesson, but for people like Huang Yunxuan, the more humiliated they feel, the harsher their revenge will be.
As before.
Not only was he a severe threat to his personal safety, but also that of his parents!
"Don't worry, I'll contact the principal then." Cao Yong said slowly, "I'll have a few idle teachers secretly protect your family."
Xu Zhou was a bit surprised, looking up at his teacher.
Having idle teachers to protect his family?
Does the school value him that much?
"Thank you, teacher." Xu Zhou said earnestly.
No matter what, Cao Yong's words were like a reassurance for him.
If there really were school teachers protecting them, then his parents would most likely be safe.
Subsequently, Xu Zhou's gaze became resolute.
Li Ruoxi's actions made him even more determined to become stronger.
If he were as powerful as Li Ruoxi now, would Huang Yunxuan dare to threaten him like this?
Even though there is school protection now.
Xu Zhou felt it wasn't enough!
Only by killing Huang Yunxuan, completely eliminating this person, could all threats be eradicated.
"Well, the threat from Huang Yunxuan forces me to become stronger as quickly as possible within these two months." Xu Zhou thought to himself.
No pressure, no motivation.
With this kind of pressure, he would push forward even with a stiff head, to make it into the Dragon and Tiger Rankings within these two months!
Be it Huang Yunxuan or Li Ruoxi, he would slay whoever needed slaying, and conquer whoever needed conquering!
Xu Zhou took a deep breath, looking at his personal trainer: "Teacher, please help me see the shortcomings of the saber technique!"