22: Lin Xiu, practice at night?

Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei had always had a good relationship.

Upon entering Canaan Academy, Xiao Yu had taken great care of Xiao Mei, treating her well in all aspects.

However...

After returning from the Library today, Xiao Mei suddenly seemed like a different person.

This left Xiao Yu very confused.

She heard from her younger brother that Lin Xiu seemed to have said something to Xiao Mei.

Seeing Xiao Yu's angry expression, Lin Xiu knew his words had been effective. He was happy inside, but showed no emotion on his face, "I don't understand what you're saying."

"Stop playing dumb with me." Pressing the hilt of her sword against Lin Xiu's chest, Xiao Yu's pretty face was slightly cold, "Do you think I won't make a move?"

Crazy woman... Lin Xiu suddenly felt that Xiao Yan's assessment of her was very apt.

Lin Xiu did not speak immediately, only frowned.

In his heart, Lin Xiu weighed the consequences of fighting Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu was currently a Three-Star Dou Zhe (Fighter) and had been studying at Canaan Academy for some time, so her Strength was definitely superior to an ordinary Fighter.

He had just advanced to Fighter, and if they were to truly clash, he would likely suffer a disadvantage. Relying solely on Mountain Shatterer might not give him an edge.

However, to be bullied by a woman like this, was he going to lose all face?

Just as Lin Xiu was about to respond, several men and women walked over quickly.

"Xiao Yu, what's going on?" The man who spoke looked a bit nervous, his gaze shifting between Xiao Yu and Lin Xiu, trying to discern something amiss.

In the academy, Xiao Yu's looks were not the best, but her long, straight legs were highly coveted by men.

Many people had pursued her, but none had succeeded.

"Just a small disagreement." Xiao Yu glared at Lin Xiu, warning him not to speak carelessly.

However...

This, instead, made the speaking boy even more nervous, looking at Lin Xiu as if facing a formidable enemy.

"If it's not very important, then don't waste time. Our mission target won't stay put for a long time waiting." A girl frowned.

These people belonged to the same team as Xiao Yu.

At Canaan Academy, there were many such teams. Students wouldn't always stay in the academy; they also needed to go out and gain experience.

Xiao Yu and her companions had taken on a mission. On their way, she saw Lin Xiu and remembered Xiao Mei's abnormality today, which made her unable to resist running over.

"Consider yourself lucky today. I'll deal with you when I get back!" After her companions had walked further away, Xiao Yu gave Lin Xiu a threatening look and then caught up to them.

Standing in place, Lin Xiu took a deep breath. A woman like Xiao Yu, if she wasn't taught a lesson, would never know her place.

"You'll deal with me when you get back? Well, I'll have to prepare a nice surprise for you then." Lin Xiu sneered.

Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei, and even Xiao Xun'er—getting entangled with these people connected to Xiao Yan would surely cause endless trouble.

Just the first boy who spoke earlier, Lin Xiu had felt a hint of hostility from him.

Lin Xiu only wanted to quietly add points and didn't want to get into trouble. He decided to give Xiao Yu a good lesson, preferably one that would make her never dare to appear before him again.

He returned to the dormitory.

Perhaps the Library had helped, as Lin Xiu had just returned to the dormitory when someone had already prepared dinner, with a good balance of meat and vegetables, clearly made with care.

It saved him the trip to eat, and Lin Xiu didn't stand on ceremony.

"Have you all Cultivated your Cultivation Technique?" Lin Xiu spoke while eating, his gaze directed towards Xiao Ning and another slender boy.

In the dormitory, these two were relatively close to becoming Fighter; the others still needed to Cultivate for some time before they could condense a Dou Qi vortex.

Someone like Lin Xiu, who could condense a Dou Qi vortex in one go, would have a chance of failure unless paired with Qi Gathering Powder.

And once it failed, the Dou Qi would decline, requiring time to Cultivate.

However, Qi Gathering Powder was a fourth-grade Medicinal Pill, very expensive, and ordinary people didn't have the chance to obtain it.

"I've had a Breakthrough, Lin Xiu! Want to practice tonight?" Xiao Ning seemed to have been waiting for Lin Xiu to speak, showing some excitement.

Confident again?

Burying his head in his bowl, Lin Xiu's chopsticks paused slightly after hearing the voice, and without lifting his head, he said, "Okay."

The other boy answered honestly, "Thank you, Brother Xiu, I've also had a Breakthrough."

"A Breakthrough is good." After finishing his meal, Lin Xiu wiped his mouth, "The fatty meat is very fragrant, but it's a bit greasy if you eat too much."

"Brother Xiu, I'll pick more lean meat tomorrow." The boy who had just answered said.

Xiao Ning, sitting on the opposite bed, had a flicker of envy in his eyes. He was the dorm leader but had never enjoyed such treatment.

Taking advantage of today's successful Breakthrough, I must reclaim my dignity as the leader tonight!

Xiao Ning secretly swore in his heart... In the square.

"Brother Xiu! Brother Xiu! I was wrong, I was really wrong!"

Lying on the ground, Xiao Ning saw Lin Xiu's fist coming towards his face and quickly shouted loudly.

It would leave bruises if it hit his body; if it hit his face, he wouldn't be able to show his face for the next week.

"What did you call me?" Lin Xiu's fist moved down slightly, revealing Xiao Ning's eyes.

"Brother Xiu, you are my brother." Xiao Ning's eyes were full of pleading.

He had thought that after his Breakthrough to Fighter, he would have a chance to teach Lin Xiu a lesson, but he didn't expect Lin Xiu to have also had a Breakthrough.

Xiao Ning couldn't accept it. He came from the Xiao Family and had his sister's care, so why did Lin Xiu have it?

"Get up, the ground is cold." With a satisfied smile, Lin Xiu loosened his fist and pulled Xiao Ning up.

[You engaged in a battle, Mountain Shatterer experience +15]

[Your ability Mountain Shatterer has increased to Lv5, gaining 1 attribute point]

[You engaged in a battle...]

[You engaged in a battle...]

[You engaged in a battle, Wind Lightning Skill experience +15]

[You engaged in a battle, Realm experience +0.1]

Scanning the notifications, Lin Xiu's lips curved slightly, revealing a happy smile.

After several sparring sessions with Xiao Ning, Mountain Shatterer and Shadow Step had leveled up, he gained two attribute points, and his Strength Rank was also close to a Breakthrough.

In addition, Wind Lightning Skill experience was almost full, and he could Break through to Rank 2 today, and he also gained Realm experience.

Compared to Cultivation, the Realm experience gained in battle was only one-tenth, but it triggered very frequently, requiring only one-third of the Cultivation time to gain 1 experience point.

However, this was not unlimited; once Lin Xiu's Dou Qi was exhausted, he could no longer gain more.

"Brother Xiu, I know I was wrong, can you let go?" Being held by the hand by a male, with the other person's face still showing an excited smile, Xiao Ning was a bit flustered.

They all lived in the same dormitory; he wouldn't crawl into my bed in the middle of the night, would he?

These days, Xiao Ning had seen Lin Xiu's coldness towards Xiao Mei. His cousin wasn't bad-looking, yet Lin Xiu showed no interest at all, even some disgust.

"You're not wrong, I really like your unruly demeanor." Lin Xiu let go of his hand and patted Xiao Ning's shoulder. Such a good experience baby was hard to find.

Finding that he still had some Dou Qi remaining, Lin Xiu sought out another roommate who had also reached the Fighter Realm, and the two continued to spar.

When his Dou Qi was exhausted, Lin Xiu Cultivated on the spot to recover.

He had also tried with other roommates and found that when facing roommates weaker than himself, the experience gained was very low.

They continued practicing until late into the night, when there was almost no one in the square, before Lin Xiu and the other person returned.