Chapter 11
Chapter 11: Arrogant
When Tang San had fully absorbed the Mandala Snake's spirit ring and opened his eyes, he saw Yu Xiaogang's anxious face and Qi Ling's smiling one.
"Little San, are you alright? Is there anything uncomfortable?" Yu Xiaogang asked with concern.
"Is your martial spirit and the spirit ring you just absorbed normal?"
After checking his condition, Tang San replied, "Teacher, I'm fine.
In fact, I've never felt better."
"That's a relief!" Yu Xiaogang said, visibly relieved.
"You made a mistake in absorbing the spirit ring and almost lost your life.
It was Qi Ling who saved you."
Tang San was shocked to learn that the familiar feeling he experienced was due to Qi Ling's help.
He was grateful and said, "Thank you, Brother Qi, I owe you one more time!"
"Haha, it's nothing between brothers," Qi Ling said with a grin.
"Now that you've absorbed the spirit ring, let's head back quickly so we don't miss any classes!"
After tidying up a bit, the three of them started back and returned to Notting College on the morning of the third day.
Yu Xiaogang was exhausted from the journey and went to rest, while Tang San and Qi Ling headed to the dormitory.
As they entered the academy, they noticed several students running in a panic towards the back mountain.
Curious, Qi Ling stopped one of them and asked, "Hey, why are you running to the back mountain when you don't have class?"
"I've been bullied to the end.
What else can I do?" the student said absentmindedly, but upon seeing who was asking, he quickly came to his senses.
"Qi.. Qi Boss! You're finally back! This is great!"
"Tell me slowly, what's going on? Who is bullying?" Qi Ling inquired.
"It's the sixth-grade student, Xiao Da! He gathered a group and surrounded Sister Wu.
Wang Sheng has already brought all the work-students there!" the student explained.
"Oh? A sixth-grade student?" Qi Ling scratched his head. He didn't know much about such figures.
"Is he very powerful? Why is he troubling Xiao Wu?"
"It's because he often bullies students, and Sister Xiao Wu can't stand it and tries to stop him, so he has a grudge against her!" said the student.
"Xiao Da is a spirit master, and I've heard that several others in the sixth grade have also reached the soul master realm, so they dare to trouble Sister Xiao Wu!"
"And Xiao Da even said that if he wins, Sister Xiao Wu will be his pet and all the students will become his servants, and everyone in the academy will have to listen to him."
[System Alert: Host is facing a challenge from Xiao Da. Please choose from the following options!]
[Option 1: Swallow your anger, let Xiao Da bully, and receive the reward: the title of "wimp."
Option 2: Leave it to others, and receive a reward: a reward.
Option 3: Confront Xiao Da, protect the dignity of the students, and receive rewards: Prestige +3, Soul Power Level +3.]
Without hesitation, Qi Ling chose Option 3.
Swallowing his anger or leaving it to others was not his style.
He preferred to handle things himself.
Moreover, Option 3 would increase his soul power level by 3.
After absorbing the spirit ring, his soul power had reached level 14, even higher than Tang San's level 13.
Gaining three more levels would make his soul power level an impressive 17,an extraordinary level for someone his age.
[System Alert: Congratulations for choosing Option 3: Confront Xiao Da personally. You have received rewards: Prestige +3, Soul Power Level +3.]
"Heh, when the tiger's away, the monkeys get bold!" Qi Ling said angrily.
"Little San, let's go and see how many hands Xiao Da has!"
At the back mountain, students faced off against Xiao Da. Xiao Wu and Xiao Da stood at the front of their respective groups.
"It's too late to regret! If you admit defeat now, I'll only keep you as a pet!" Xiao Da sneered at Xiao Wu.
"Bah! You think you can get a swan with your toad skills? Your appetite is too big for your capabilities!" Xiao Wu retorted, hands on her hips, showing her dominant attitude.
"Xiao Da, if you're afraid, admit defeat and become my subordinate!" Xiao Wu challenged.
"Afraid? Hahaha, you should assess the current situation first!" Xiao Da laughed.
"We have the upper hand now, If you can't send more people, you'll have to fight yourself."
Xiao Da and Xiao Wu were using a wheel battle system. Both sides sent people to compete in turns.
If one side couldn't send anyone, they would lose.
Although this system seemed fair, it heavily favored Xiao Da's side, as they had multiple spirit masters, while Xiao Wu's side consisted mainly of students with lower spirit power, with only Xiao Wu being a spirit master.
Seeing her team being defeated one by one, Xiao Wu stomped her foot in frustration.
"Where are those two? They're missing at such a crucial moment!"
"You're out of people.
Is it time for you to fight yourself?" Xiao Da taunted.
"Or will you admit defeat and become my pet?"
Just then, a reassuring voice cut through the tension:
"Xiao Wu is our ace, why would she fight? Let me, her little brother, handle this."
Xiao Wu's face brightened upon hearing the voice, though she said, "Humph! You're back,I thought you were lost outside!"
"Hahaha, sorry for the delay.
I took a bit longer on the road!" Qi Ling laughed.
"Xiao Wu, leave these people to me.
Little San, check the others for injuries and treat them if needed."
"Be careful, Brother Qi.
They're numerous and quite unscrupulous," Tang San warned. "Do you want me to come with you?"
"It's just a bunch of kids. I haven't even broken a sweat," Qi Ling said confidently. "Dealing with them won't require much effort on my part!"