A bit irritating

"Are you so furious?" Lu Yunxiao's lips curled into a slight smile as he easily evaded Hu Jia's attempts to strike him.

Swiftly turning, Hu Jia directed a high kick toward Lu Yunxiao.

Lu Yunxiao sidestepped again, avoiding the kick. However, in the process, some scrolls were knocked over from the stand.

Unperturbed by Lu Yunxiao's evasion, Hu Jia clenched her right fist and lunged at him. Her punch was aimed directly at his face.

Unlike before, this time Lu Yunxiao didn't dodge. Instead, he caught her fist with his palm, stopping her punch in its tracks.

"For the sake of fairness, I gave you three chances. Now it's my turn," Lu Yunxiao stated in an indifferent tone. He squeezed Hu Jia's fist tightly, preventing her from moving.

Hu Jia struggled against his grip, but his hold was unyielding. She strained against him, but her efforts proved futile.

Enraged, she attempted to strike Lu Yunxiao with her other hand. Simultaneously, she aimed a knee at his vital point.

However, Lu Yunxiao's demeanor shifted. He swiftly extended his left hand, capturing her second fist, while his right foot intercepted her knee strike. With a quick twist, he managed to immobilize her effectively against a bookshelf.

The impact of their struggle caused scrolls to fall from the shelf, littering the floor.

Despite Hu Jia's vigorous efforts to fight back, she was no match for Lu Yunxiao's strength. Her struggles only proved futile as he maintained his firm grip.

Witnessing this spectacle, the other students were astonished. They had never imagined that the Little Demon Girl would be overpowered so effortlessly by Lu Yunxiao.

As the situation unfolded, their positions drew closer, inadvertently making their interaction seem more intimate.

Hugan, too, was taken aback by the scene. It was entirely different from what he had anticipated. He found himself doubting his initial expectations.

"Lu Yunxiao, release me! Don't you know about male and female interactions?" Hu Jia's voice carried a mix of frustration and anger, a visible struggle on her face.

"I'm aware, but I'm not seeing you as a woman right now. Plus, you didn't seem concerned about it when you were attacking me. Are men and women suddenly exempt from confrontation?" Lu Yunxiao responded with a nonchalant tone, his lips curling into a smug smile.

He had no intention of releasing her just so she could resume her attacks. He had contained her outburst efficiently, using the minimum force necessary.

"I see, then I can only say that you deserve what's coming. But let me give you a warning: Lu Yunxiao is not someone you can trifle with. This is the first and last time. If it happens again, I won't hold back," Lu Yunxiao declared coldly, his grip unwavering.

As he spoke, his expression grew serious. With a final glance at Hu Jia, he released her, walking away and heading towards the exit of the Dou Ji Pavilion.

The events of the day had rendered the training ground's atmosphere untenable. He decided it was best to leave and clear his mind.

Hu Jia stared at Lu Yunxiao's retreating figure, her face a mixture of shock and indignation. Her lips parted, wanting to ask something more, but the words caught in her throat.

She was at a loss for words, unable to deny the truth in Lu Yunxiao's statements. The clash had left her overwhelmed, both by his strength and his stern words.

As Lu Yunxiao exited the Dou Ji Pavilion, he nodded towards the guard and an elderly man standing outside, both of whom acknowledged him with respect.

Lu Yunxiao found himself pondering the strength of the elderly man. His presence had been strong and commanding, rivaling even that of Yun Yun. This figure must have been a true Fighting Emperor.

Lu Yunxiao mused aloud, "Except for the law enforcement team, there are only two ordinary individuals in the Outer Academy: Deputy Dean Hugan and the Dean of Teaching. The Dean is rumored to possess extraordinary talent, but the elderly man's hair seemed thick and healthy."

He continued his internal monologue, "Given this information, isn't it possible that the elderly man was the deputy dean?"

The realization dawned on Lu Yunxiao. The deputy dean had witnessed his encounter with Hu Jia and had intervened. This revelation led to a series of thoughts and suspicions.

His thoughts briefly shifted to the old man's tremendous strength and commanding presence.

Lu Yunxiao couldn't help but mutter, "Quite intriguing."

Distracted by his thoughts, he proceeded forward, leaving behind the uproar in the Dou Ji Pavilion.