Chapter 2: Su Linlang

In fact, she is only one day older than Lin Chao, so it is not excessive for her to regard herself as an older sister

Arrogant

Sister Su, this little brat stole the roasted sweet potatoes from the kitchen, and Senior Lin is covering for him. He even slapped me, and I was forced to retaliate. Besides, this is what Senior Lei meant.

The senior student Lei, whom he mentioned, is named Lei Biao. He is their leader and the dominant figure among the outer disciples

Lin Chaowei gave a slight nod of acknowledgment

The pumpkin face dared not act recklessly in front of her, its small eyes darting around, as the villain cried foul first

Lin Chao discarded the stick, and the aura around him suddenly diminished. He pressed his lips together and said, "Why should I fight him?"

She does not wish for Lin Chao to accept the challenge, as in his current state, he is simply not a match for the opponent

He did not elaborate further, yet the meaning was quite clear, with a distinct expression of disdain evident in his eyes

I haven't even made a move yet, how do you know I am not his opponent

In the academy, it is a transcendent presence that even the mentors must show respect to

Stop it all of you

He had no mood to pay attention to these matters and hurriedly made his way towards Lin City. Lin City is located in the southwest of Xiaoyao County, just a few miles away from Diyun Academy. After leaving the market and circling around a large area of maple trees, Lin City was already in sight.

Then, with one hand holding the stick, he charged towards the pumpkin face, accompanied by a gust of wind

Lin Chao remained silent, while Su Linlang beside him spoke calmly

The youthful spirit is imbued with a strong sense of competitiveness, Lin Chao stepped forward and patted his face, a smile playing on his lips, yet a cold glint shone in his eyes

If you have come to mock me, then your purpose has been achieved; can you not let this young man off the hook

Brother Chao, it's not that I don't want to give you face; a roasted sweet potato is a trivial matter, but the implications are significant. If we don't punish this kid, in the future, everyone will go to the kitchen to steal sweet potatoes

The pumpkin-faced individual felt a sense of trepidation; he possessed only the strength of the Xuan Level 1 and was fundamentally no match for Lin Chao, relying merely on the backing of others.

I am just afraid that when the time comes, you will be beaten to the ground, crying and begging for your sister.

The Xuan Armor is an innate ability of martial artists, present from the moment they are born, as they emerge from the womb with a unique form of mysterious energy. This energy can transform into armor, which not only serves a protective function but also enhances various aspects of the body, including speed, strength, and recovery capabilities.

The pumpkin face, in a fit of anger, declared, "Brothers, stand shoulder to shoulder; if we take him down, it will be on my account."

Alright. Then tell me how much this sweet potato costs, and I will pay double the price

Upon exiting the academy, one finds a bustling market outside, with shops on both sides selling spiritual herbs, elixirs, and the skins and meats of mystical beasts

However, since his power has drastically declined, Pumpkin Face has skillfully distanced himself from him. Lin Chao transformed the frustration in his heart into a hint of lazy smile, yet a cold light flickered in his eyes

Su Linlang reached out to tuck a strand of dark hair behind her ear, her delicate face turning cold

This Xiaoyao County is under the jurisdiction of Zhengqi Prefecture

To capture the thief, one must first capture the leader; taking down this kid will make things easier. The pumpkin-faced man did not expect this kid to be so fierce, and he was instantly dumbfounded, wetting his pants. It was only when a younger brother beside him reminded him that he came to his senses, saying, "Damn it, he's just a useless waste with a declining influence; why should I be afraid of him?"

Arrogant

Su Linlang crossed her arms and pouted; the young girl had a lively disposition

He pursed his lips and then said, "However, I have long wanted to meet Lei Biao's mysterious armor and tell him to wear something thicker that day, so he can take a beating"

These people, on the website hetushu.com, engage in wrongdoing during the day, solely indulging in bullying their juniors. After speaking, he waved his hand, and two individuals behind him, like hungry wolves, were about to step forward to seize someone. The frail young boy was so frightened that he trembled all over, tightly clutching Lin Chao's clothing

In the vast world of the Celestial Abyss, those possessing the Xuan Armor are exceedingly rare

His father is the lord of Lin City. In this carefree county, there are hundreds of cities of various sizes, but only seven cities possess the strongest power, and Lin City is one of them. At the same time, the Earth Essence Academy is the most powerful among all the academies, with influence comparable to that of the seven major cities

The pumpkin-faced individual, whose complexion alternated between green and white, chuckled awkwardly and said: "What Senior Su taught is indeed correct. In fact, my purpose for coming here today is not just to get a roasted sweet potato, but to deliver a message."

If it were not for that incident, he should now be like her, a direct disciple of the dean. The young girl who has come is named Su Linlang, the top courtesan of the Earth Essence Academy, and she is a direct disciple of the same batch as Lin Chao. In the last selection competition for direct disciples, she slightly outperformed Lin Chao and took the first place.

However, at that moment, a crisp reprimand was heard coming from afar

His words were not yet finished when a strong gust of wind swept by, causing a stinging pain on his cheek. He reached out to touch it and found that the corner of his mouth was bleeding. Lin Chao raised his palm and said, "You can speak human language, so it seems you are not a dog. Since you are not a dog, then do not act like one for others"

This group of youths are outer disciples

I apologize, Brother Chao, but this roasted sweet potato is not for sale. This kid insists on taking it back, as it was instructed by Senior Lei. Take it away!

The young man was not afraid of Lei Biao; he had his own principles. In front of Su Linlang, the pumpkin-faced man did not dare to act recklessly and sneered, "What, are you afraid? If you don't want to fight, that's fine; just hand that little brat over to us."

Su Linlang watched the boy's receding figure, carrying a hint of stubbornness and defiance

So far, a total of eighteen paths have been discovered, and the Heavenly Spirit Path is merely one of them. Therefore, no one knows just how vast this Heavenly Profound Great World truly is. In addition, beyond this world, there exist many unknown mysterious realms.

According to incomplete historical records, in ancient times, there existed supreme deities who broke through the barriers of the world and visited the Celestial Profound Great World

If this were in the past, with just a glance from Lin Chao, this kid wouldn't have dared to make a sound. However, times have changed. Lin Chao crossed his arms over his chest, the coldness in his eyes intensifying, and his powerful aura left the pumpkin-faced individual gasping for breath.

The Earth Essence Academy has a rule that, apart from cultivation, outer disciples must arrange for someone to help in the kitchen and dining hall every day. Today, it just so happens that it is this group's turn.

The pumpkin-faced individual who is speaking was once Lin Chao's loyal follower

The vast territory of the Heavenly Profound Great World is boundless and limitless

Lin Chao retracted the coldness in his eyes, replaced by a hint of tenderness

He looked at Lin Chao with ill intentions and then said: "In the courtyard competition seven days from now, our leader Lei wants to challenge you. I wonder if Senior Lin dares to accept the challenge"

Do not think about provoking me; I have already used this trick countless times many years ago

Su Linlang moved gracefully, arriving before the young man, her rosy lips slightly parted, "Why agree? Lei Biao possesses the Xuan Armor; you are simply not his match"

He walked briskly along the path, and the fully armed guards at the entrance recognized Lin Chao, respectfully greeting him: "Good day, young master."

His talent is exceptional. If it were not for that strange turn of events, he would have long since joined the ranks of closed-door disciples, making entry into the Seven Academies a certainty in the future. Lin Chao not only possesses strong psychological resilience but also has a meticulous mind and a comprehensive approach to problem-solving, traits that are not found in his peers. He understands that in order to defeat Lei Biao, he must rely on the power of his family.

Pumpkin Face felt a chill run through his body. He dared not look into Lin Chao's eyes, yet he did not want to lose face, so he mustered his courage and spoke.

What! The pumpkin face is furious, Lin Chao, don't be so shameless, Senior Lei said...

Lin Chao stared at him intently and asked, "Are you a dog?"

Wait! A cold light suddenly flashed in Lin Chao's eyes, resembling a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, which startled the pumpkin-faced individual into halting their steps.

The weak young boy who stole the sweet potatoes bowed to Lin Chao and then left

The pumpkin-faced person chuckled awkwardly, "Senior, please don't be angry. We, we wouldn't dare. If you stand up for Lin Chao, of course no one would say anything. However, I think it's a bit... well, for a grown man to hide behind a girl... heh heh... it's somewhat... you know..."

With a wave of his hand, more than a dozen outer disciples charged towards Lin Chao like wolves and tigers. Among them, three or four were of the high-grade Xuan Yi stage, while the rest were of the mid-grade.

Su Linlang understood his temperament; on the surface, he seemed indifferent to everything. In reality, once he set his mind on something, even nine oxen could not pull him back. With a faint smile, she said, "Alright. But rest assured, when the day comes that you can no longer hold on, I will step in to save you"

Everyone involuntarily stopped their hands and turned to look, as a group of young girls gracefully approached. In the center was a girl with a slender and elegant figure; her delicate side-swept bangs made her appear particularly pure, and her fair skin shone brilliantly under the sunlight. The girl seemed to possess a strange charm that successfully captivated the attention of everyone present, alongside the books.

I witnessed everything that just happened; a single roasted sweet potato is worth you all fighting so fiercely. The demeanor of the outer disciples has been completely tarnished by your actions

Behind him, a group of junior disciples, most of whom had just begun their training and were not even considered outer disciples, were utterly weak. Lin Chao's eyes sparkled like lightning, instilling fear in others. He glanced around, picked up a wooden stick about the thickness of an arm, and with a swift motion, knocked down two of them on the spot

Lei Biao is a dominant figure at the Diyun Academy, similar to Lin Chao, both of whom are at the lower tier of the Xuan Second Level

The pumpkin-faced individual wore a gloomy expression and angrily led his companions away. A group of youths subsequently followed suit and departed.

"It is her..." Lin Chao let out a bitter smile

A sigh escaped her heart

However, it is well known that he possesses the Xuanjia, and among those of the same level, no one can defeat him, with power comparable to that of a second-tier mid-grade.

If you wish to be a gallant young man who comes to the rescue of a beautiful woman, I fear you may not have that opportunity

She thought this news would be enough to excite the young man. However, to her surprise, he turned around and walked away, waving his hand behind him, saying, "I know you are just trying to comfort me. Going there will only put the dean in a difficult position."

It is said that Zhengqi Prefecture spans millions of miles, with vast territories and hundreds of thousands of counties under its jurisdiction. Those with low cultivation may spend their entire lives without being able to leave. However, Zhengqi Prefecture is merely one of the prefectures under the Tianling Dao.

He bent down to pick up half a brick from the ground and jumped up to smash it.

Do you still wish to act recklessly in my presence

Lin Chao, a low-grade second-tier practitioner, is simply unable to handle so many people

"Elder sister, you have come; it can't be just for this trivial matter, can it?" Lin Chao asked, resting his chin and tilting his head. Su Linlang was not angered by this fellow's lack of appreciation; her beautiful eyes sparkled as she said, "Of course, I am taking you to see the dean. Perhaps he has a way to unravel the secret behind your decline in power."