Chapter 20: Unbearable Situation, No Need to Endure!

"Heh, young man, you must be the gatekeeper of Notting Academy, right? I'm Jack, the village chief of Holy Soul Village. I've come to enroll these two children from our village at Notting Academy," Old Jack bent slightly, smiling as he addressed the gatekeeper in front of him.

"Holy Soul Village? More like Stinking Soul Village! You say you've come to enroll in Notting Academy? What a joke! Just looking at your shabby clothes, I bet you can't even afford a single silver soul coin, and you think you're enrolling in our academy? Get lost! We don't accept beggars here!"

The gatekeeper dug in his ear with a sneer before eyeing Old Jack with undisguised contempt. Waving his hand dismissively, he gestured as if shooing away flies, his voice dripping with disdain.

"You!!"

Hearing the gatekeeper mock the village he had worked so hard to protect, Old Jack was instantly furious. His grip on his cane tightened, and veins bulged on his withered hands.

But after a moment of thought, Old Jack suppressed his anger. Forcing a strained smile, he said, "We're not here for regular enrollment. These two children are work-study students, so there's no fee."

"Oh, really? Work-study students? We haven't had any of those in years, and now two show up at once? How amusing! Alright then, hand over their martial spirit certifications. I'm curious to see what kind of 'geniuses' come from such a backwater village."

The gatekeeper's voice remained filled with scorn as he reached out, demanding the martial spirit proofs for Lin Ye and Tang San.

Hearing the gatekeeper continue to insult their village, a flash of anger crossed Old Jack's eyes, but he still took out the martial spirit proofs and handed them over.

Standing nearby, Lin Ye's gaze grew cold as his hands balled into fists.

As Old Jack's grandson, Lin Ye knew how much his grandfather loved Holy Soul Village. Hearing the gatekeeper insult the village twice, Lin Ye could imagine the anger simmering in Old Jack's heart. However, Old Jack had taught Lin Ye to stay humble in unfamiliar places, especially in big cities. Avoid trouble unless absolutely necessary. So, Lin Ye held back for now, especially since his grandfather hadn't been physically harmed.

But in his heart, Lin Ye made a vow. If this man dared to upset his grandfather again, he would no longer stand by quietly.

Lin Ye's eyes remained icy as he watched the gatekeeper, his fists clenched tightly.

On the other side, the gatekeeper casually scanned the martial spirit proofs handed to him. The more he looked, the more his brow furrowed. Finally, he let out a mocking laugh and tossed the certificates aside.

"Hah! This is the biggest joke I've ever seen! Innate full soul power with a Blue Silver Grass spirit? Innate full soul power with a Begonia Flower spirit? I've been a gatekeeper for years, and I've never seen such ridiculous martial spirits and soul power. Old man, if you're going to forge martial spirit proofs, at least make them believable! These certificates make a fool out of anyone who reads them!"

"You liar! I didn't forge anything! These martial spirit proofs were personally issued by the Battle Soul Master who visited our village. Don't you dare slander us!" Old Jack could no longer hold back his fury, his voice trembling with indignation.

Forging martial spirit proofs was a serious crime! Though Old Jack knew their certificates were real, being accused of such a crime was something he couldn't tolerate.

"Oh, getting angry now, are you? Hmph, you old fool. You think a poor wretch like you can just waltz into Notting Academy? Get out of here!" The gatekeeper sneered as he reached out, intending to push Old Jack aside.

But this was the last straw for Lin Ye.

"You're asking for it!"

Seeing the gatekeeper attempt to shove his grandfather, Lin Ye's eyes turned ice-cold. In an instant, his body flashed forward, appearing right in front of the gatekeeper. His right hand shot out, gripping the man's wrist tightly before twisting it sharply.

"AAAHHH!!"

The gatekeeper let out a pig-like scream, his face contorted in pain. Having already struck, Lin Ye didn't bother holding back. With his other leg, he delivered a powerful kick to the gatekeeper's chest, sending him flying several meters through the air. He crashed hard into the iron gate, forcing it open before slamming to the ground.

"Owww…"

Groaning, the gatekeeper struggled to get up, clutching the gate with his good hand. His left hand, the one Lin Ye had twisted, trembled in pain.

Fury consumed the man's face as he glared at Lin Ye. "You little brat! How dare you lay hands on me! I'll make you pay for this!"

Though injured, the gatekeeper's anger fueled him. He picked up a rock with his right hand, his expression turning vicious as he charged toward Lin Ye.

"Watch out, Xiao Ye!" Old Jack shouted, panic filling his voice.

Tang San, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes as he discreetly raised his right hand, seemingly ready for something.

But Lin Ye didn't flinch. He stepped forward without hesitation, channeling his Nine Yang Divine Skill and swinging his right fist straight toward the rock in the gatekeeper's hand.

Seeing Lin Ye's move, the gatekeeper's face twisted with glee, thinking, This kid's trying to punch a rock? What an idiot!

However, as the gatekeeper sneered, Lin Ye's fist collided with the rock. To his shock, the rock didn't harm Lin Ye at all. Instead, with a single punch, it shattered into pieces!

"What?!"

The gatekeeper's eyes widened in disbelief as Lin Ye's fist broke the rock. In the same motion, Lin Ye's fist arced through the air and slammed into the gatekeeper's face.

In an instant, the gatekeeper's face deformed, his eyes bulging from their sockets. Bloodied teeth flew from his mouth as his body was sent flying again, soaring several meters before crashing to the ground and rolling several times.

Writhing in agony, the gatekeeper screamed and clutched his face, unable to contain the pain.

"You just wait! I'm the gatekeeper of Notting Academy, and you dared to hit me! Our academy won't let you off for this!" His voice, shaky from pain and missing several teeth, carried a venomous threat.

"Hmph! Just a gatekeeper, huh? I'd like to see if an incoming student with innate full soul power is really less important than a mere gatekeeper. If the prestigious Notting Academy can't even uphold basic fairness, then perhaps this isn't the place I thought it was," Lin Ye retorted coldly, completely unfazed by the threat.

As Lin Ye spoke, a voice suddenly called out from behind them.

"What's going on here?"

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