Chapter 71: Liu Mei Reappears, the Name of Lu Xun

At the restaurant entrance, the two walked in hand in hand.

The woman in a moon-white cheongsam had her slit occasionally visible as she moved, drawing sidelong glances from the diners in the hall.

"Liu Mei?"

When Lu Xun looked up, he happened to see the woman—she was an old acquaintance, Liu Mei.

According to Li Bu Fan, as soon as Liu Mei arrived in the capital, she dumped Lin Yan.

Lin Yan bore a grudge against Li Bu Fan over this, and the two still occasionally arrange fights.

In that light, after Liu Mei dumped Lin Yan, she latched onto the man beside her.

Lu Xun glanced at that man twice, then withdrew his gaze.

He had long ceased to care about Liu Mei; seeing her stirred no ripple in his heart.

"Lu Xun!"

Liu Mei also spotted Lu Xun; her pupils contracted sharply, then she curled her red lips into a deliberate smile.

Her slender finger pointed to a seat beside Lu Xun, and she said in a coquettish voice, "Strong Brother, let's sit there."

"Fine, wherever you say, that's where we'll sit."

The man called Strong Brother obeyed Liu Mei's every word.

The two sat down leaning on each other.

After Liu Mei's gaze swept over Lu Xun's profile, she curled the corner of her mouth in a provocative arc and deliberately raised her voice: "Strong Brother, you're amazing—you broke through to the Third Realm so quickly."

"My dear, the Third Realm is nothing; in two years I'll surely break through to the Fourth Realm."

Strong Brother puffed out his chest, his face full of pride.

He was also delighted to show off his prowess in such a high-end restaurant.

No sooner had Liu Mei's words fallen than many gazes turned toward them.

Even in the capital, where experts are as numerous as clouds, the Third Realm is nothing to scoff at.

After all, not everyone is a genius.

"It's still our Ten Thousand Willows Academy that's impressive; those so-called geniuses at Tsinghua-Peking are mostly poor kids who can't even afford decent spiritual pills day to day, whereas you, Strong Brother, treat earth- and heaven-rank elixirs like meals."

Perhaps noticing Lu Xun's lack of reaction, Liu Mei raised her voice another notch.

"Wow, it's Ten Thousand Willows Academy."

"Students who can enter Ten Thousand Willows Academy are either rich or noble; it's a top-tier aristocratic academy, and it's said that even the scions of minor aristocratic families from small places aren't qualified to get in."

"No wonder you're so formidable."

"For this young lady to get into Ten Thousand Willows Academy, her background probably isn't simple either."

Some discussion rose up around them.

These discussions greatly satisfied Liu Mei's vanity.

The threshold for Ten Thousand Willows Academy is even higher than that of Tsinghua-Peking.

Tsinghua-Peking is relatively fair; as long as you're a genius, you can enter regardless of background.

Ten Thousand Willows Academy is not like that.

Being a genius isn't enough; one must be the offspring of a powerful aristocratic family.

One must be the scion of an exceptionally wealthy and influential family.

At the very least, there must be a Grand Master in the family.

Take Lin Yan—he isn't qualified to enter Ten Thousand Willows Academy.

Of course, if it's someone like Chu Youqing or Murong Wan, true geniuses, background doesn't matter.

The prerequisite is that they must be female.

Like Liu Mei, she gained entry to Ten Thousand Willows Academy thanks to this Strong Brother.

This made her extremely proud; she had more than once lingered near Tsinghua-Peking hoping to run into Lu Xun so she could show off.

Today she finally encountered him—how could she let this opportunity slip?

But Liu Mei miscalculated; Lu Xun beside her was completely unaffected, and Chu Youqing and Murong Wan merely glanced at her before looking away.

Chu Youqing didn't even recognize her.

"Strong Brother, after I unlocked the Heaven Earth Meridian and then broke through to the First Realm so quickly, won't you celebrate?"

Liu Mei grabbed Strong Brother's arm and shook it, her voice sickly sweet.

The coquettish act was fake; the true purpose was to flaunt her unlocking of the Heaven Earth Meridian and her breakthrough to the First Realm.

"Of course we should celebrate."

Strong Brother rose, clapped his hands, and shouted loudly, "Everyone, eat and drink freely—today I'm footing the bill for the whole place!"

"Wow!"

"Strong Brother is so generous!"

"As expected of the Young Master of Ten Thousand Willows Academy, his aura is different."

Instantly, the restaurant filled with praise.

"Putting on an act—I'll let you keep acting."

Liu Mei snorted coldly repeatedly.

Because Lu Xun still showed no reaction.

She thought Lu Xun was pretending.

In her view, Lu Xun must surely regret his intestines turning green.

Back then you had the chance to lick me and you didn't; now Liu Mei is someone you can't hope to aspire to!

"Waiter, check please."

Lu Xun raised his hand to signal.

Liu Mei was a bit annoyed; anyway, she had already eaten, and he didn't intend to stay any longer.

"Sir, all the bills today have been paid by Mr. Lin Qiang; you don't need to settle the bill."

The waiter slightly bowed and said.

"Exactly, brother, I'm happy today, brother, just go on your way, no need to worry about the bill."

Lin Qiang waved his hand magnanimously, a condescending smile on his face.

"Yo, isn't that Lu Xun?"

Liu Mei felt she couldn't just let Lu Xun off like that.

Lu Xun had broken her heart completely and repeatedly embarrassed her; if this score isn't settled properly, how could she willingly accept it?

"Wife, do you know him?"

Lin Qiang asked.

"Brother Qiang, it's him; back when we were in Rong Cheng, he often bullied me, making me suffer endless hardships and endure constant ridicule... 55~"

Liu Mei said, and as she spoke she began to cry, her tears like pear blossoms in the rain, accusing Lu Xun of his past "misdeeds".

"It's you! Liu Mei!"

Chu Youqing only then realized.

"How can you be so wicked, woman? Lu Xun brought you meals for three years, and you say he bullied you!!!"

Chu Youqing said angrily.

"Who let him bring meals? He only did it because he wanted me; after realizing he couldn't have me, he became angry out of embarrassment... Brother Qiang, what are you just standing there for? Are you just going to watch him bully me like this?!"

Liu Mei feared Chu Youqing would reveal more secrets, so she quickly spoke up, urging Lin Qiang to take action.

"Great, you dare bully my wife!!! Brat, get down on your knees!"

Lin Qiang instantly flared up, spiritual power surging within him; he slammed his right hand down, intending to use the spiritual pressure of Third Realm Immortal Cultivation to force Lu Xun to kneel.

"Hmph!"

Lu Xun let out a cold snort, his Qi Sea and Spirit Mansion simultaneously boiling.

"Hum!"

The might of a martial artist and the spiritual pressure of Immortal Cultivation rose together on Lu Xun, violently colliding with Lin Qiang's spiritual pressure.

"Pfft!"

Under the clash of auras, Lin Yan, who had just broken through to the Third Realm, felt his insides churn, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.

"Ah!"

Liu Mei covered her mouth in shock.

"How... how is this possible?!"

"A Third Realm expert from Ten Thousand Willows Academy actually vomited blood!"

"Who is that person? What terrifying strength!"

The entire restaurant fell silent in an instant, everyone staring wide-eyed.

"Brat, you're asking for death!"

Lin Qiang was furious; he did not believe that the failed clash of auras meant he was inferior to Lu Xun.

"Thunderfire Technique!"

He formed seals with both hands, preparing to launch another attack.

But Lu Xun was faster; a flash of movement, and he lunged at Lin Qiang.

"Boom!"

Amid the sound of electricity and fire colliding, Lin Qiang was flung backward, smashing a table to pieces.

Although Immortal Cultivation attacks are sharp, if they engage in close combat with a martial cultivator of similar strength, it's courting death.

Although Lu Xun's realm is still the Second Realm, his strength far surpasses that of an ordinary Third Realm.

"Pfft!"

Lin Qiang spat out another mouthful of blood.

"Ah..."

Liu Mei was stunned.

"Lu Xun... I know now, he is Lu Xun of Beidou University, who practices dual cultivation of immortality and martial arts!"

"Lu Xun?"

"Haven't you heard? Last month, with Second Realm cultivation, he counter-killed a Third Realm assassin and defeated a Third Realm genius, his combat power exceeding the limit to the extreme!"

"Hiss!"

"Are there still such geniuses in this world?"

"The key is he's only a freshman!"

"That's so terrifying..."

At this moment, someone in the restaurant who had heard of Lu Xun finally reacted and began recounting his various deeds.

The restaurant then echoed with gasps.

Everyone was shocked by Lu Xun's strength and monstrosity.

Compared to Lu Xun, Lin Qiang, a genius of Ten Thousand Willows Academy, is nothing at all.

Lu Xun has just started his freshman year, while Lin Qiang looks to be at least a junior or senior.

"Impossible, how could he be this strong!"

Liu Mei's smug expression froze.

She had been busy these days opening her meridians and currying favor with Lin Qiang, and she wasn't particularly informed about the situation at Tsinghua-Peking, nor did she know that Lu Xun had already made a name for himself at Big Dipper University.

She couldn't believe it, couldn't believe that Lu Xun was actually this formidable!

But the facts lay before her eyes, and even if she didn't believe it, she had to believe.

Pia~

A crisp slap rang out.

Ah... Lu Xun, you, you.. you dare hit me!

Liu Mei covered her burning face and let out a scream.

Pia~

Another slap.

This slap sent Liu Mei flying.

Her whole face turned red and swollen.

Now she finally behaved, covering her face and looking at Lu Xun in fear, afraid he would strike her again.

I already warned you last time; if there's a next time...!

Lu Xun's gaze was icy; the unspoken words made Liu Mei's heart tremble.