Ch. 29 - Liu Qingshan Intervened
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Hmm, Ling Qingxue's school is not bad... classmates are helping, principal is helping... I'm envious...
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Hmm, Ling Qingxue's school is not bad... classmates are helping, principal is helping... I'm envious...
"Oh dear, we almost died! Thank goodness we chose to save Zhao Xin."
Wu Liang leaned on Ling Qingxue's shoulder, feeling incredibly fortunate.
If that lightning ball had landed, he and Ling Qingxue would have been dead in no time.
The protagonist's halo is indeed powerful—there's always a supporting character to take the fall for her.
Linjiang Middle School was just ahead; once they entered the school, they would be safe.
Ling Qingxue, however, remained vigilant, her gaze constantly scanning all the faces at the school entrance.
After making eye contact with a member of the Thunder Mercenary Group, she quickened her pace again.
She had already guessed that, given Lei Tianbao's personality, he wouldn't let her off so easily.
Ambushing people at the entrance of Linjiang Middle School was the simplest method. He wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.
"Damn it, that bastard is disgusting, blocking people right at their doorstep!" Wu Liang cursed angrily.
The two men at the school gates possessed strong auras—they were at least Second Rank late-stage martial artists, far surpassing their strength.
Moving like a blur, one of the men, Li Hu, blocked Ling Qingxue's path, his face icy cold.
"Miss, I advise you to come with us. Otherwise, don't blame the Thunder Mercenary Group for being rude!"
Ling Qingxue stared coldly at him, her red lips tightly pressed together.
"This is Linjiang Middle School. Aren't you afraid our principal will kill you?"
Li Hu scoffed. "Principal Liu is indeed powerful, but we didn't lay a hand on anyone. We just stopped someone. Does he have to interfere with such a trivial matter?"
The atmosphere instantly froze, neither side willing to back down.
Students entering and leaving Linjiang Middle School also noticed the commotion.
Several students who had been chatting and laughing stopped and looked over curiously.
"Hey? Isn't that Ling Qingxue?" A tall, thin boy recognized her first, his tone tinged with amusement.
"It really is her! Why is she being stopped by the Thunder Mercenary Group?"
Zhang Yuan crossed her arms, a sneer on her face.
"Maybe she offended someone? Considering her usual arrogance, she might have been too outspoken and angered a big shot in the Thunder Mercenary Group."
Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for those around to hear.
Ignoring the whispers, Ling Qingxue seemed oblivious, her gaze remaining coldly fixed on the mercenaries before her.
"A bunch of idiots! Once I evolve, I'll beat the shit out of you all!" Wu Liang cursed on her shoulder.
Two or three more people stepped out from the crowd, their levels ranging from late-stage to the peak of the First Rank.
These were some of the most outstanding students in this year's graduating class of Linjiang Middle School.
Chu Yuansheng, the top student in Class One, a peak First Rank Physical Cultivator, was currently the strongest student at Linjiang Middle School.
Yao Chuyu, the top student in Class Two, a First Rank late-stage, was known as the most talented Spiritual Master at Linjiang Middle School.
Li Lianshan, the top student in Class Three, a First Rank late-stage Physical Cultivator, was also the one whose Spirit Gathering Grass was stolen by Wu Liang. He had hoped to use the Spirit Gathering Grass to break through to the peak of the First Rank, but unfortunately, his plan failed.
"You all know what kind of people the Thunder Mercenary Group is. Lei Tianbao is vindictive. Their openly blocking people at the school gate means something's definitely not simple," Li Lianshan said calmly.
Yao Chuyu looked up ahead.
"That's right. Half a month ago, the Black Wind Squad from outside the city was just fighting with the Thunder Mercenary Group over some item. The next day, they were found with all their limbs severed and dumped at the supply point. They still haven't found out who did it, but it's not hard to guess who the culprit is."
Her words immediately made the faces of several students who had been laughing around her turn slightly pale, and they subconsciously took a half-step back.
"How about we lend a hand?" Chu Yuansheng looked at the other two.
Li Lianshan was somewhat surprised.
"When did you become so righteous?"
Chu Yuansheng coughed lightly. "I've always been this righteous!"
After saying that, he ignored everyone else and walked straight towards Ling Qingxue.
"Damn, this guy really doesn't use his brain. How can he live peacefully after messing with the Thunder Mercenary Group?"
Chu Yuansheng put his hand on Li Hu's shoulder, his face cold.
"Coming to cause trouble at my Linjiang Middle School, even Lei Tianbao doesn't have your guts!"
Li Hu turned around in disbelief, looking at Chu Yuansheng strangely.
A mere peak First Rank kid was more arrogant than him; he got some nerve!
"You son of a bitch, do you even know who I am?"
Chu Yuansheng raised an eyebrow and slapped him.
"Then, do you fucking know who I am?"
Li Hu was stunned by the slap, unable even to believe it for a moment.
Then, he erupted in rage, his terrifying vital energy surging, and he raised his hand to kill Chu Yuansheng.
He had barely raised his hand when a wave of oppressive force pinned him to the ground, rendering him immobile.
An elderly man dressed in plain training clothes slowly walked out of Linjiang Middle School, his face calm and expressionless.
He slightly opened his hand, conjuring a large palm of energy to lift Li Hu up.
"Tell Lei Tianbao, he can't touch my students, or I'll personally come and send him on his way!"
Li Hu was terrified and nodded hastily. The next second, Liu Qingshan casually tossed him aside.
The other man, seeing this, immediately ran away, not daring to linger.
"Grandpa, why did you take so long?" Chu Yuansheng asked, slightly annoyed.
Liu Qingshan glared at him.
"At school, you should call me Principal. Go back and cultivate immediately. You must break through to the Second Rank within a month!"
Chu Yuansheng slunk away, his hopes of impressing Ling Qingxue dashed.
That was his weakness—he couldn't stand seeing pretty girls suffer.
Unfortunately, his own strength was insufficient, so he could only invoke his maternal grandfather for support.
Li Lianshan looked at Chu Yuansheng with a look of utter disbelief.
"Damn, you're the principal's grandson! Why didn't you say so earlier?!"
Chu Yuansheng glanced at him. "Why should I tell you?"
"..."
Under Liu Qingshan's oppressive presence, all the students quickly retreated.
"Thank you for your help, Principal," Ling Qingxue said gratefully.
Liu Qingshan's eyes narrowed slightly as he scrutinized her with a hint of curiosity.
"Come to my office. I have something I'd like to discuss with you privately."
Ling Qingxue nodded and followed Liu Qingshan into his office.
Sitting in his office chair, Liu Qingshan took a sip of water.
"You little girl, you're quite bold. You must have snatched food from the jaws of the Thunder Mercenary Group in the Green Forest, right?"
"Yes," Ling Qingxue replied without even trying to hide anything.
She couldn't deceive Liu Qingshan; both of them knew this.
Given that she currently needed the protection of Linjiang Middle School, there was even less reason to deceive him.
With her current talent, even if she openly admitted it, Liu Qingshan would definitely protect her, especially since the City Lord's Mansion was indebted to her.
Hearing this, Liu Qingshan was somewhat surprised, but then quickly smiled.
"What you gained is none of my business; that's your ability. I'll ensure your safety within the school, but matters outside of school are beyond my jurisdiction. You must understand this."
"I understand. I'll leave the school as little as possible unless absolutely necessary."
Liu Qingshan stroked his beard. "I remember your Class Ten didn't have any First Rank late-stage students before. Keep up the good work. If you can rank in the top five in the mock joint exam the day after tomorrow, I'll take care of Lei Tianbao for you."
Ling Qingxue smiled.
"Thank you, Principal. I won't let you down."