Chapter 182: The Miserable Bai Shan, The Tournament Begins
As Bai Shan lay in utter misery, unable to comprehend how things had gone so wrong, a sharp voice suddenly rang in his ears.
"Bai Shan, what are you doing?"
A furious, feminine voice echoed from behind the pile of rubble.
A golden light flashed, and in the blink of an eye, a graceful figure appeared beside Wu Tian, pointing accusingly at the blood spitting Bai Shan.
Bai Shan: …
What the hell?!
A gorgeous woman, but completely blind in the middle of the night?!
Can't she see that I was the one beaten up?!
Why is she asking what I'm doing?!
Just as Bai Shan was about to lose his mind, two more female figures flashed out from the pavilion, both glaring at him with hostility.
Bai Shan: Another two blind ones?!
He wanted to argue, to explain himself but he couldn't even speak.
Blood gushed freely from his mouth, and at this point, he wasn't sure if it was from the beating or pure frustration.
"Wu Gan brother, are you okay? Did you get hurt?"
Xun'er, standing beside Wu Tian, asked with a look of deep concern.
The corner of Wu Tian's mouth twitched.
He glanced at the mischievous glint in Xun'er's eyes this little minx was trying to infuriate Bai Shan to death!
Sure enough, the moment Bai Shan saw Xun'er's worried expression directed at Wu Tian, he coughed up another mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot.
"What happened here? Why is Bai Shan here?"
Ruo Lin and Xiao Yu, their faces flushed red, turned to Wu Tian for an explanation.
Wu Tian was confused when he saw their expressions.
What the hell did Xun'er tell them?
Why were they looking at him like that?
Did she say something about how… big he was? That they had to hold back?
"Mentor Ruo Lin, I just went for a nighttime stroll and suddenly found Bai Shan here."
"He started causing trouble, told me to leave Xun'er, said weaklings don't deserve her, and attacked me. Then… he beat me up. Ah~ my chest hurts!"
Wu Tian clutched his chest dramatically, looking pained.
Ruo Lin: …
If it were anyone else, she might have believed it.
After all, Bai Shan was indeed one of the strongest talents in the Outer Academy.
But his opponent was Wu Gan.
Knowing his real strength, even ten Bai Shans wouldn't be enough.
Besides, looking at who was currently actually injured, the answer was obvious.
Ruo Lin knew Wu Tian too well.
He was clearly suffering from internal injuries not physical ones, but rather too much frustration.
Hearing this, Xun'er's eyes turned ice cold.
"Bai Shan, I respected you as a senior, which is why I treated you with courtesy. But if you dare cause trouble like this, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Her voice was frosty, and her golden eyes glowed dangerously, sending chills down the spines of those present.
However, before she could do anything, Wu Tian wrapped an arm around her waist and gently shook his head.
Xun'er understood immediately.
Killing someone in Jia Nan Academy would cause unnecessary trouble.
Wu Tian clearly had important plans here she couldn't let a trivial person like Bai Shan ruin them.
Meanwhile, Bai Shan lay on the ground, blood trickling from his mouth.
He wanted to get up, but his body wouldn't obey.
He knew now every bone in his body was shattered.
Just how strong was Wu Gan?!
He hadn't even been able to fight back.
Was this really a student from the Outer Academy?!
With strength like this, he should've been directly placed in the Inner Academy!
Those damn elders scammed me!
I'm ruined! I can't even participate in the selection tournament anymore!
Bai Shan had originally believed that, with time, he could win Xun'er over.
Even if she was always distant, he thought persistence would eventually pay off.
But now, seeing how she looked at Wu Tian…
His heart shattered.
His own words came back to haunt him Weaklings don't deserve Xun'er.
And now, he was the weakling.
Staring blankly at the sky, Bai Shan realized… it was over.
Ruo Lin glanced at Wu Tian and Xun'er before sighing.
"You two should go back. Leave this to me."
She then stepped closer to Bai Shan, her expression turning ice cold.
"Bai Shan, you dared to trespass into my residence with the intent to harm my students. I'll be handing you over to the enforcement squad!"
"Hmph! Bai Shan even tried to touch my leg. The enforcement squad won't let him off easily!"
Xiao Yu added angrily, pointing at him.
Bai Shan: …
WHAT THE F
That accusation was way too serious!
Trespassing into a teacher's home was bad, sure. At worst, he'd be reprimanded and lose his tournament eligibility.
But attempting to assault a mentor and student?!
That was a serious crime!
This was about morality and dignity!
Before he could even process the gravity of the situation, a group of burly men appeared, grabbed him, and dragged him away.
As he was hauled off, he could hear the surrounding students whispering:
"Tch, he always acted like a nobleman, but he turned out to be a scumbag. Trying to make a move on Mentor Ruo Lin? Pfft!"
"No matter how talented he is, dirty thoughts won't save him. He even tried to touch Sister Xiao Yu's legendary legs shameless!"
Bai Shan: …
I HAVE THOSE THOUGHTS JUST LIKE YOU GUYS, DAMN IT! I DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING!!!
He wanted to scream, but all he could do was silently endure the humiliation, his face wet with unknown liquids…
…
The next morning, the warm sunlight bathed the academy in a golden glow.
With the rise of the sun, the once quiet campus burst back into life.
Students bustled about, some training, some chatting… and some "training" in ways that were better left undescribed.
Countless young men and women streamed out of their dorms
Some holding hands, some wrapped around each other's waists
The energy was vibrant, the atmosphere lively.
But today, everyone had one destination.
The central plaza.
The Inner Academy Selection Tournament.
This event was one of the biggest in Jia Nan Academy, where the most talented students competed for a chance to enter the Inner Academy.
Each participant was the elite of their respective classes.
The competition was fierce, and many came not just to compete, but to learn.
However…
Wu Tian's matches turned out to be completely different from what anyone expected.
He was too strong.
Every fight lasted only one move.
With a single wave of his hand, his opponents flew out of the ring.
In a very short span of time, his reputation skyrocketed putting him on par with Xun'er.
The two were now undisputedly considered a perfect match.
And as soon as Wu Tian and Xun'er finished their battles…
The red clad girl took the stage.
As for Bai Shan?
Only a few members of the enforcement squad knew the truth of what had happened to him.
For now, the academy had kept his disgrace a secret.
Most students assumed he was simply waiting ready to make a grand entrance at the right moment.
They imagined him appearing last, dressed in elegant white robes, looking like a noble celestial being.
Too bad…
It was all just a fantasy.
The truth?
Bai Shan never showed up.
His opponent won by default.
And that lucky guy?
He was absolutely ecstatic.
"What luck! Free win! Hell yeah!"
(End of Chapter)
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