Chapter 62: Their Faces Turned White

「Lu Xun classmate, we've pretty much figured out the matter; you can go now. 」

「Okay. 」

Qingbei Jie.

The matter of Lu Xun killing the dark web assassin has been resolved.

After the Martial Manor people arrived, they conducted a simple investigation and closed the case.

Although they were curious about Lu Xun's counterkill of a Third Realm assassin, due to Lu Xun's special status, the Martial Manor people did not conduct a deeper investigation.

Which genius doesn't have a little secret of their own?

「This bastard, daring to come kill my precious student, Lu Xun, go back to school first; I, as your master, will go get you some treasures. 」

Fei Tai'a was so angry his moustache stood up.

Although he is laid-back, this does not mean he doesn't value Lu Xun.

He once even prepared to reform himself for Lu Xun, to rally again.

It was just that a single sentence from Lu Xun broke his defenses, sending him back into decadence.

「It's Lu Xun. 」

「Didn't he accept He Qiang's challenge? Why is he still here? 」

「I heard a Third Realm dark web assassin wanted to kill him, but he ended up counterkilling them. 」

「What? Lu Xun killed a Third Realm assassin? 」

Passing students recognized Lu Xun, and murmurs rose and fell.

Some sucked in a breath of cold air, some widened their eyes, and many more stared at Lu Xun with faces full of disbelief.

「Lu Xun... the most dazzling new-generation talent of Northern Dipper University, with dual Heaven Earth Meridian, immortal martial dual cultivation... counterkilling a Third Realm assassin... 」

「Interesting, no wonder they refused our acquisition. 」

「I don't know, what's your relationship with my miss's Bai Ling little sister... 」

On the third floor of Jia's Elixir, the Third Miss stood there, gazing from afar at Lu Xun's back, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing an interested expression.

「Wow, Murong Wan. 」

「So beautiful, Rong Cheng's number one beauty lives up to its reputation... 」

At Northern Dipper University, Murong Wan appearing near the dueling platform attracted the attention of many students.

She stood quietly in the crowd, yet like a crane among chickens. Without deliberate adornment, she naturally possessed a breath-taking aura.

Northern Dipper University is not lacking in beauties, but beauties like Murong Wan are still rare.

Many women's beauty is, to some extent, enhanced by other factors such as identity, status, cultivation, etc.

Murong Wan's beauty is the purest beauty; even without any cultivation, she was already Rong Cheng's number one beauty.

Now she possesses the Exquisite Treasure Body, her cultivation advances by leaps and bounds, she has gained the genius halo's boost, making her beauty breathtaking.

「Liu Xinghe, it's Liu Xinghe! 」

「So handsome! 」

At this moment, another person appeared.

This is Liu Xinghe, who possesses the Stellar Holy Body.

He rarely shows himself normally, but he even came to watch this battle.

As soon as Liu Xinghe appeared, he attracted the gazes of many female students.

In terms of looks, Liu Xinghe is definitely a standout.

Placed in the old era, he could easily be a top-tier fresh meat.

After Liu Xinghe arrived, he glanced from afar at the distant Murong Wan, then redirected his gaze onto He Qiang.

「We can fight. 」

After observing He Qiang for a full three minutes, Liu Xinghe drew a conclusion.

Even though He Qiang is a Third Realm cultivator, he still believes he can fight him.

As for whether this battle ends in victory, defeat, or draw, Liu Xinghe doesn't care.

The Stellar Holy Body's greatest strength is its combat power.

Don't look at Liu Xinghe now being only at the Fourth Layer of Qi Sea; even the ordinary Ninth and Tenth Layers of Qi Sea are nothing to him.

「With the Dual Heaven Earth Meridian, given the dominance of that phenomenon, in this battle Lu Xun may not necessarily lose. 」

Unlike the vast majority of students who are not optimistic about Lu Xun, Liu Xinghe believes that Lu Xun may not necessarily lose this battle.

Besides Liu Xinghe, many other talents also came.

For example, Wang Tengyun of the Wang Clan, as well as others who have opened the Heaven Earth Meridian.

Even some upperclassmen students came to watch the battle.

「Wow, big news, just now a Third Realm assassin wanted to kill Lu Xun, but Lu Xun counterkilled them. 」

「What? 」

「My goodness, is it real or fake! 」

「One of my classmates was on the scene, it's definitely true. 」

「Damn, this is too unbelievable, right? 」

Suddenly, a new piece of news caused the students present to become agitated.

The matter that happened on Qingbei Jie has been relayed back.

「Absurd! 」

Below the dueling platform, He Xiao instinctively denied this news.

What a joke.

A Third Realm assassin, could still be counter-killed by Lu Xun?

A Third Realm assassin, since he dares to make a move near Qingbei, how could he not have a couple of tricks?

"These people must be idiots, believing such an exaggerated rumor."

Lin Yan shook his head.

He said that with his mouth, but his heart kept going 'thump'.

Because, Lin Yan felt, this rumor might be true.

Perhaps because he's been opposing Lu Xun, Lu Xun has created too many miracles.

So much that Lin Yan, this opponent, whenever he hears such outrageous news, will subconsciously keep a doubt.

"Lu Xun killed a Third Realm assassin!! How is that possible!!"

He Qiang on the stage also heard this news.

Unlike many students' instinctive disbelief, this news made He Qiang's heart go 'thud' and his face almost turned pale.

The bounty the He family posted on the dark web targeting Lu Xun is known to few.

He Xiao didn't know either.

Success comes from secrecy, failure from leakage.

The He family places great importance on confidentiality.

After He Qiang broke through to the Third Realm, his father informed him of this.

This challenge of his was also at the behest of He Qiang's father.

Lu Xun never left Beidou University, so assassins found no opportunity; thus He Qiang's purpose in this challenge was to copy Lu Xun's earlier maneuver and break his mindset.

Ideally, make Lu Xun unable to bear it, choose to leave school to relax, then the assassins would have a chance.

Unexpectedly.

Lu Xun really left school today, and was even targeted by assassins.

But He Qiang never expected that a Third Realm assassin who dared to act near Qingbei would actually be counter-killed by Lu Xun.

This news is just great.

So great that He Qiang almost couldn't stand firm.

He had only been a senior for a few months when he broke through to the Third Realm; among Beidou University students, that's also considered fast.

But only he himself knows that this came from taking drugs.

Otherwise, only those who have opened the Heaven Earth Meridian could have such cultivation speed.

Taking drugs has many drawbacks: first, an unstable foundation; second, weaker combat power.

He Qiang knows his limits; he is definitely no match for that Third Realm assassin.

If Lu Xun can counter-kill a Third Realm assassin, defeating him would be a piece of cake.

This made He Qiang's heart pound uncontrollably, he panicked inside, yet he had to feign calm to avoid embarrassment.

"Maybe Fei Tai'a is so generous that he gave Lu Xun some reliance."

At this time, a student suggested a possibility.

"I also think that's the case; Fei Tai'a may be a bit laid-back, but regarding Lu Xun there's nothing to say—given Fei Tai'a's strength, casually giving some life-saving trump cards like spirit talismans or battle pills would enable Lu Xun to counter-kill a Third Realm."

Other students echoed in agreement.

Their words quickly resonated with more students.

"It must be this way!"

He Qiang's heart settled, and confidence began to rise again.

On the stage there are clear rules: no external objects like spirit talismans or battle pills may be used; only one's true ability may be employed in combat.

He Qiang just wouldn't believe it—how could a Third Realm like him lose to a Second Realm Lu Xun!