Chapter 7: Big Sister 

Swish! Xiao Wu, unfamiliar with the concept of martial virtue, seizes the opportunity when least expected. Her small hands press against the ground, leveraging her body high into the air, a scissor kick sweeping directly towards his head. 

Snap! Tang San isn't someone to be trifled with either. 

Both legs are blocked, but Xiao Wu doesn't stop her attack. With a forceful motion from her waist and head, she swings her long scorpion braid towards his face. 

"Wow!" Tang San exclaims in pain as the scorpion braid lashes across his face, leaving a red mark that almost distorts his features. 

Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Wu's small foot kicks upward, landing a direct hit on his chin—biu! 

Soaring high into the air, she lands with a thud. 

Just as she's about to get up, Xiao Wu approaches, stepping on his chest! 

"How was that? I won!" Xiao Wu looks down at Tang San, her expression radiating triumph. 

"I lost." Although he didn't go all out, Tang San doesn't play dirty either. He didn't feel much about holding the position of leader, especially when the girl in front of him is so cute and oddly familiar. 

"That's great!" Xiao Wu jumps for joy, acting like a little adult. "Listen up, from now on, I'm your leader. I'm Xiao Wu, the dancing dance. You all have to call me Big Sister Xiao Wu!" 

Seeing that Ye Qiu wasn't paying attention to her, she adds with a bit of annoyance, "And Xiao Qiu, you too!" 

Already lying on a simple bedroll, Ye Qiu, upon hearing Xiao Wu's address, helplessly nods. It's just a name, and considering her age, it's not wrong. 

However, while she can call him Xiao Qiu, he won't be calling her sister. If asked why, it's just that blasted male pride. 

"Hehe, come on, i want hear it!" Seeing Ye Qiu nod, Xiao Wu squints her crescent eyes in satisfaction. 

"Big Sister Xiao Wu, hello!" Wang Sheng and the others shout together. Ye Qiu and Tang San remain silent. 

Already getting up, Tang San watches Xiao Wu being adored by everyone, feeling a sense of satisfaction. He touches the red mark on his face, giving a faint smile. 

Soon after, he notices Ye Qiu sitting on another bed, who seems a bit different from the others. 

Common yet strange, with black short hair and a blue outfit, he looks ordinary at first glance. However, his eyes are concealed. 

Ye Qiu's spiritual power is extraordinary, and he senses Tang San's undisguised probing. He politely smiles, nods in acknowledgment, and smiles back. 

"The time just now was a bit short. I didn't even learn the fur." Ye Qiu feels a bit regretful, but there's still time. 

Click! 

"Xiao San, come out with me." The door of Seven Pavilion suddenly opens, and an unfamiliar, middle-aged man with a weary expression appears at the entrance. 

"Master!" A surprised cry rings out in the small Seven Pavilion. 

"Teacher!" Tang San wastes no time, rushing forward to follow him out of the dorm. 

"Who's he? Looks like he's owed money by someone!" Xiao Wu pats Wang Sheng next to her. 

"Shh! Big Sister Xiao Wu, he's a teacher at school. It seems like Xiao San has become his disciple," Wang Sheng informs honestly. 

"Oh! Xiao San!" Looking at the closed door of Seven Pavilion, Ye Qiu mutters to himself, thinking about his theory, then shakes his head with a light laugh. "There's something, but not much." 

"Xiao Qiu, what are you muttering alone here?" Catching a whiff of fragrance, Ye Qiu doesn't need to look to know who's coming. 

"Nothing, just hurry up and choose a bed and set up your bedding." 

"Oh!" Xiao Wu responds, her eyes darting around him. 

In the end, she chooses the bed next to Ye Qiu. 

"Whose stuff is on this bed? Hurry up and move it. From now on, this bed is Big Sister Xiao Wu's!" 

Hearing the big sister's order, Wang Sheng chimes in, "Whose is it? Hurry up and move it!"

"Yes! Big Sister Xiao Wu." 

The younger disciples swiftly organized everything, and thoughtfully moved Xiao Wu's belongings over. However, upon inspecting her own things, Xiao Wu's expression turned troubled. After a brief contemplation, she moved to sit beside Ye Qiu's bed, fixing her gaze on him. 

Ye Qiu felt his fists clenching. 

"Little Qiu, help a girl out, okay? Big Sister Xiao Wu will definitely protect you in the future!" 

"Let them help you!" Ye Qiu pointed to Wang Sheng and the others, who stood tall and proud, almost with "Please take us under your wing" written all over their faces. 

"I don't want them touching my bedding! If you don't help me, I'll just sleep in your bed!" Saying this, Xiao Wu pounced onto Ye Qiu's quilt, swinging her legs casually. 

Ye Qiu stared at her blankly, speechless for a long time. 

Because her eyes were covered, Xiao Wu couldn't see his expression. Seeing him facing her for so long, she thought he was angry. 

"Ye Qiu." Carefully getting up, she was about to reach out to touch Ye Qiu's arm. 

"Hey." Unexpectedly, Ye Qiu sighed lightly, avoiding her actions and diligently setting up her bed. 

Since arriving at the Nouding Academy, Ye Qiu has deliberately distanced himself from Xiao Wu. He didn't want to be remembered by Tang Hao, and he certainly didn't want anything to happen to Xiao Wu. 

Ye Qiu felt that the reason Tang Hao didn't keep Xiao Wu confined might be due to Tang San. Moreover, if Xiao wu were too close to him, that wouldn't be good either. 

"Come help." 

"Eh, coming, coming!" Ye Qiu's voice woke up Xiao Wu, who was still confused. Smiling, she obediently assisted on the side. 

After setting up the bed, Xiao Wu took out a small bag from her bag. Ye Qiu knew that it was given by Old Man Zhang. Holding it as if presenting a treasure, she said, "Xiao Qiu, keep this money for me!" 

Ye Qiu didn't refuse. He indeed needed money, and in a few days, he would have to find some carpentry work. 

Time passed slowly. When Tang San returned again, he already had the soul tool 'Twenty-Four Moonlight Bridges' strapped to his waist and carried a large blanket. 

This scene drew exclamations from everyone, even slightly surprising Ye Qiu. It wasn't apparent from the outside. 

"Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu is hungry; let's go eat!" 

"Sure, anyone else wants to come?" 

"You take Xiao Wu to get familiar; we still have some dry rations." 

Except for Ye Qiu and Tang San, the others all declined. 

"Alright, Xiao Wu, come with me!" 

Seven Pavilion was exclusive to work-study students, and its location wasn't ideal, quite a distance from the classrooms and cafeteria. They chatted while walking, taking a good half hour to reach the cafeteria. 

Upon entering, Xiao Wu exclaimed, "It's so big in here!" 

Tang San nodded in agreement with Xiao Wu's words. 

"Of course, this can accommodate the entire school's faculty and students!" Wang Sheng explained on the side. 

"It's not that big, just looks fancier." Regarding the cafeteria that could accommodate four to five hundred people, Ye Qiu expressed his indifference. 

(End of this chapter)