[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha":3,"chapter-global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-28":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Global High Martial Arts, Starting Off with a Sharingan",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2318756,4534,"Chapter 28: Night Watch Headquarters","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>The words had barely left his mouth when a dark shadow flashed past the window. Jiang Xia’s gaze sharpened; his left hand swiftly formed seals: “Fire Release—Great Fire Dragon Technique!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire dragon burst through the window, but only scorched a corner of black fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow leapt off a distant rooftop and vanished into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng jumped in surprise, rushing to the window: “What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bounty hunters. Probably just testing us.” Jiang Xia closed the window and briefly recounted what Su Changfeng had told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng’s face flushed crimson, his hands trembling as he clutched the towel: “The Cult of the Dark God is nothing but cowards!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And these bounty hunters—they’ll sacrifice their dignity just for spirit cores?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to rush out the door: “No way. I’m going to guard the dorm entrance. Let’s see who dares mess with Songfeng Courtyard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia grabbed him by the arm, pointing at his dripping hair and wet feet: “First, get yourself sorted. Itachi walk out like this, Itachi’re handing them your head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then pulled out his phone: “I’ll call President Liu first and see what we should do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call connected, but before Jiang Xia could speak, Liu Qingxuan spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know everything about your situation. Don’t worry—though we’re the Literary Dao Academy, our strength isn’t necessarily weaker than the Night Watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Qiong and Zhao Xianhai are already checking around your dorm. Old Li is guarding Ye Lingxi’s dorm too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Other instructors will protect other students. Stay alert tonight. We’ll discuss solutions tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice on the other end was steady and firm, like a calming pill settling in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia released his grip on Wang Teng and replied: “Thank Itachi, President Liu. We’ll be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Wang Teng stood frozen: “I was just panicking earlier…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, footsteps sounded outside the window. Jiang Xia immediately raised a hand, pressing it to Wang Teng’s shoulder, signaling silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both held their breath, pressed against the window. Through the distant streetlight, they saw two figures in Literary Dao Academy instructor robes pass by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade plaques at their waists glowed faintly in the dark—exactly as President Liu had described: patrol instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like the academy had plans all along.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia turned and pulled the heavy curtains shut, blocking out the night entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go blow-dry your hair. I’ll lock the door and move a desk against it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng grunted in agreement, turned to leave—but his steps were unsteady. He took two steps, then turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… will the Cult of the Dark God and the bounty hunters really be dealt with tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia, bent over moving the desk, looked up at him. The tension in his eyes had eased; instead, a soothing smile lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least tonight, Itachi won’t be handing out your head. Dry your hair first—otherwise Itachi’ll get a headache tomorrow. How will Itachi face them then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng smirked at the jab, then turned and hurried toward the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hum of the hair dryer began immediately. Jiang Xia secured the door, leaned against the desk, and pulled out his phone. His fingers paused over the screen, then sent a message to Su Changfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The academy has arranged protection. Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, a brief reply came back: “At dawn tomorrow, Commander Lu will wait for Itachi at the academy gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia put away his phone and stared at the closed door. At last, his heart settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Awake?” Wang Teng emerged from the bathroom, rubbing his eyes, still with faint red veins in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held two bottles of milk, tossed one to Jiang Xia: “I checked outside—the patrol instructors are still on duty. It’s quiet downstairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia took the milk, twisted off the cap, and handed it back: “Drink something warm first. We’re going to see Commander Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the door, moved the desk blocking it, and heard other students talking in the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two hurried to the academy’s main gate, where a black SUV was parked nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingxuan stood beside it, next to a middle-aged man in uniform—Lu Wujiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wujiu leaned against the car, nodded slightly as Jiang Xia and Wang Teng approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Lu, President Liu.” Jiang Xia stepped forward; Wang Teng quickly followed suit with a greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Lu slapped Jiang Xia’s shoulder: “Sorry Itachi were worried last night. We’re already handling the Cult of the Dark God and the bounty hunters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped aside and opened the car door: “Get in. We’re heading to the meeting room—the Night Watch is already there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting room was already filled: Literary Dao Academy instructors, several Night Watch agents in black uniforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Jiang Xia and Wang Teng sat down than Liu Qingxuan pulled out a file and slid it before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are the black-market warrants held by the bounty hunters we captured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And,” Su Changfeng added, “their targets aren’t just Jiang Xia—they’re also Ye Lingxi and Wang Teng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng stared at his own and Jiang Xia’s and Ye Lingxi’s faces on the warrant, his knuckles whitening: “These people are utterly ruthless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Lu tapped the table, silencing everyone: “Our plan is to transfer the three of Itachi to Night Watch Headquarters. Only there can we guarantee your safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia nodded: “That’s fine. But why target Ye Lingxi and Wang Teng too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Ye Lingxi entered from the doorway, her face still pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My grandfather sent word—the beasts beyond the pass have grown restless. Another Mountain-Sea Cataclysm may be coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So they probably want to capture me to distract my grandfather. As for Wang Teng—it’s because we’re close.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wujiu sighed: “They’re trying to use Itachi to plunge our human faction into chaos.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meeting, Jiang Xia and Wang Teng returned to their dorm and packed their things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng stared out the window, then suddenly smiled: “Didn’t expect we’d be leaving the Literary Dao Academy so soon after arriving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia spoke with regret: “Fatty, I’ve dragged Itachi into this—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng punched his arm: “What are Itachi talking about? What kind of bond do we have, saying stuff like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shoved his last coat into his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, getting targeted by the Cult of the Dark God alongside Itachi and Lingxi? That means we’ve got weight. That’s pretty cool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia watched his exaggerated enthusiasm, warmth swelling in his chest, his lips curling involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and straightened Wang Teng’s crooked backpack strap: “Alright. Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked toward the door. In the hallway, Ye Lingxi waited for them, flanked by Night Watch agents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw them and gently shook the jade pendant in her hand: “Grandfather said this will protect us. We’ll be fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the car, as they reached the school gate, Jiang Xia looked through the window at the Literary Dao Academy’s main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pang of reluctance stirred in him. In these two months, he’d felt more peace and care than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their expressions, Lu Wujiu chuckled: “Itachi three look like Itachi’re saying goodbye forever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once this is over, Itachi can come back to school. And during that time, the Night Watch will train Itachi. Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng perked up: “So Itachi’ll cover our cultivation resources too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wujiu affirmed: “Of course. The Night Watch doesn’t lack resources for Itachi. Plus, we’ll let Itachi train in real combat against captured beasts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That place… ugh!” Wang Teng started to speak, but Jiang Xia clamped a hand over his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion had eased the tension inside the car.\u003C\u002Fp>",1276,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9f75b469490957078001cd01f7bb1600f67ef77d3d53357ebb2cc6011abcd192","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-29","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-27",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]