Chapter 0018 Even the Assassin Was Frightened

"You—you—you! You’re driving me mad!" Ouyang Xue complained angrily.

"Teacher, let’s talk calmly!"

"Tomorrow at school, you’re not allowed to say anything about this, you hear me?" Ouyang Xue’s expression was twisted with anxiety. "If you do, I…I’ll resign!"

"No, please don’t, Teacher! If you resign and we get some old spinster, what will I do? Rest assured, for the sake of seeing you and admiring your beauty in the future, I absolutely won’t say a word." Zhang Xiaofan grinned mischievously.

"Really?" Ouyang Xue was skeptical.

"Really! I swear on my happiness as a man!" Zhang Xiaofan said with utmost seriousness.

"Can’t you be more decent?" Ouyang Xue was at her wit’s end.

"Teacher, I’m already very decent. Otherwise, I would’ve…"

"Alright, alright, you be decent now." Ouyang Xue immediately cut him off, her expression softening. "I’m heading back. Remember, not a word!"

"Teacher, I’ve already sworn on my happiness as a man. Why don’t you believe me? It’s the most important thing to a man!" The thrill of teasing a beautiful teacher was exhilarating.

"I’m not arguing with you. Anyway, if anyone at school finds out, I’ll resign!"

Ouyang Xue’s attitude was firm. She shot Zhang Xiaofan a glare and walked out of the bar. She hailed a taxi and soon vanished into the night.

Zhang Xiaofan drank a glass of wine, settled his bill, and left as well. It was time to go home.

On his way home, Zhang Xiaofan felt something was off, as if someone was secretly watching him. Whenever he tried to trace the presence, it disappeared without a trace.

Zhang Xiaofan realized he was being watched.

He didn’t like the feeling and needed to expose whoever was following him.

Instead of heading straight home, Zhang Xiaofan took several detours, deliberately leaving gaps in his movements. But the other party never made a move.

Failing to lure them out, Zhang Xiaofan gave up and went home to practice and sleep.

"Interesting. A young man with such vigilance, able to sense my presence," came a voice in the darkness.

Wolf Hunter’s eyes gleamed. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to strike, but years of intuition told him this young man was dangerous—he alone might not be enough.

"I’ll let you go for now. You won’t escape," Wolf Hunter said quietly. Despite feeling some pressure, he wasn’t about to give up. The bounty was a million, and he could get half—a time when he needed money the most.

Back home, Zhang Xiaofan moved quietly.

He entered his room, sat cross-legged, and began his cultivation. The spiritual energy in the city was so sparse that after several cycles, there was barely any effect.

But on the tenth cycle, Zhang Xiaofan suddenly froze. He sensed something different this time—the concentration of spiritual energy around him was at least ten times stronger.

It wasn’t that the local spiritual energy was rich; rather, it felt as if the energy of heaven and earth was converging into his room.

Amazed, Zhang Xiaofan noticed golden light flowing over his skin. As the golden light moved, his cultivation’s speed increased dramatically, drawing even more spiritual energy to him.

What was this golden light?

How could it exist within him?

Could this be the golden light from heaven that the old Qingyun had mentioned?

Zhang Xiaofan was full of doubts, but one thing was certain—this golden light was entirely beneficial.

If every session of cultivation were aided by this golden light, his progress would be at least ten times faster!

He searched his memories but couldn’t figure out what this golden light was. He decided not to think about it and focused on cultivating.

"Xiaofan, ask for leave for me. I’m sick today," came a voice.

As Zhang Xiaofan was about to head to school in the morning, Wang Yuqing stopped him, her cheeks flushed.

"Sick? You look pretty healthy to me," Zhang Xiaofan was puzzled. Looking at Wang Yuqing, she didn’t seem ill at all… Wait—a bit weak, a little pale…

Ah, her period must have come!

"Girl, I get it. Your monthly visitor is here. Don’t worry, I’ll handle it. Eat something nourishing at home," Zhang Xiaofan said, striding off.

"Damn Xiaofan! Rotten Xiaofan! You know and you still say it out loud!" Wang Yuqing roared internally, feeling utterly embarrassed.

…

Zhang Xiaofan had just arrived at the high school teaching building when he heard a commotion.

Ahead, a crowd had gathered, discussing something. Zhang Xiaofan’s hearing was extraordinary; after a few words, he understood.

In the crowd stood two men and a woman.

One of the men was none other than Bai Qi.

The woman wore light makeup, her features delicate, skin fair, dressed in a black skirt and white T-shirt. Her figure was quite attractive.

She couldn’t compare to Ye Qingcheng, that little enchantress, but she wasn’t far behind.

The other man was dressed lavishly, with a flashy hairstyle and an arrogant expression. He held the girl close, looking down on Bai Qi with scorn.

"Yun’er, I beg you, don’t break up with me. I truly love you," Bai Qi pleaded painfully, unable to let go, his tone almost begging.

"Bai Qi, I only dated you because you were one of the Four Vajras. I never loved you. I love Young Master Liu. Don’t bother me anymore," Yun’er, the woman called by Bai Qi’s affectionate cries, looked at him with disdain.

Bai Qi watched Yun’er snuggle into the man’s arms, his eyes filled with rage, but he fought to control himself.

"He’s just playing with you! How many women has he been with?"

"You don’t know anything. Love doesn’t matter anymore. As long as I’m happy with Liu Qiang, that’s what counts. Not like you, can’t even afford a meal in a fancy restaurant," Yun’er took another jab at Bai Qi, apparently forgetting all the sweet words she’d once exchanged with him.

"So it’s just because he’s rich? Believe me, when I graduate, I’ll make lots and lots of money," Bai Qi implored.

"Bai Qi, I am rich, so what? Don’t like it? Look, your woman is mine now," Liu Qiang boasted, his tone as arrogant as if he owned the world. "Feeling upset? If you’re so mad, hit me!"

He fondled Yun’er, making her moan softly.

"What, upset? Hit me if you dare. I’m so scared," Liu Qiang taunted, provoking Bai Qi, whose eyes widened and fists clenched.

"You poor brat, what Four Vajras? Can’t even beat a high school kid. Now your girl’s been stolen—what’s the point of living?"

"You’re wrong. He’s not one of the Four Vajras anymore. I heard Yun’er was still a virgin. Maybe Bai Qi’s impotent—no wonder she ran to Young Master Qiang," Liu Qiang’s cronies mocked.

"I’ll kill you!" Bai Qi couldn’t take it anymore. He lashed out with two fierce punches, knocking the cronies to the ground.

Liu Qiang’s face twisted with ferocity, as if he’d been waiting for this moment. He roared, "Bai Qi, you’ve got guts! Daring to hit my men! Today, I’ll kill you!"

The crowd mourned for Bai Qi. For a woman, he’d offended the Liu family’s prince—was it worth it?

No sooner had Liu Qiang finished speaking than several tough-looking men surrounded Bai Qi. These were clearly not students, each exuding a dangerous air.

Obviously, Liu Qiang had hired bodyguards from outside and placed them in the school.

After a few rounds, Bai Qi was subdued. Despite his strength, he couldn’t stand against these seasoned fighters.

"Brat, so arrogant! Why aren’t you cocky now? I’ll show you!" Liu Qiang raised his hand, gathering all his strength to slap Bai Qi hard.

But Liu Qiang found his hand, no matter how much strength he mustered, couldn’t come down.

"You dare lay a hand on my friend?"

Zhang Xiaofan had grabbed Liu Qiang’s hand and spoke calmly.

"Do you know who I am? You dare interfere in my business?" Liu Qiang’s eyes bulged, mouth opened wide as he shouted, his arrogance overwhelming. In his mind, with his status, no one should dare meddle.

Smack!

Zhang Xiaofan hoisted Liu Qiang up with one hand and delivered a fierce slap.

Then he punched Liu Qiang hard in the stomach, causing him to vomit. Zhang Xiaofan then clamped Liu Qiang’s mouth shut, forcing him to savor the humiliation.

Finally, he threw Liu Qiang to the ground like a dead dog and stomped on him.

"Now tell me, who the hell are you? What do you amount to?"

Whoosh…

The onlookers let out a long breath. This…this was too intense…

Moments ago, Liu Qiang had been cocky and untouchable, but now he was beaten to a pulp, stomped underfoot like a dead dog.

Apparently, being the Liu family’s prince didn’t matter!

Who cares how powerful you are—right now, you’re nothing but someone else’s stepping stone!

Many had disliked Liu Qiang for a long time, but dared not speak out because of his power. Seeing him humiliated like this, they felt a surge of satisfaction.

"Isn’t that Zhang Xiaofan, the new member of the Four Vajras!"

Someone recognized Zhang Xiaofan and cried out.

"I knew it! Who else would dare take on Liu Qiang!"

"Kid, you’re courting death!"

At this point, Liu Qiang’s bodyguards came to their senses, released Bai Qi, and charged at Zhang Xiaofan.

By their moves, it was clear they were trained in military combat—retired soldiers.

They coordinated their attacks with impressive skill, but Zhang Xiaofan was already familiar with such techniques.

In the face of overwhelming strength, what did technique matter?

He kept his foot on Liu Qiang, and with a single powerful punch, struck the lead guard squarely in the chest. Blood sprayed as the man’s chest bones cracked, and he collapsed, eyes rolling back in terror.

Zhang Xiaofan followed with a few more punches, and the rest met the same fate.

The crowd was stunned into silence.

Ferocious!

Absolutely ferocious!

In less than a minute, Zhang Xiaofan dealt with these swaggering toughs, bringing immense satisfaction to the crowd.

In the distance, a figure watched with a grave expression.

It was Wolf Hunter, the assassin who had stalked Zhang Xiaofan the previous night.

"This man’s strength is unfathomable. Even together, we wouldn’t be his match. Let’s give up," said the tall, beautiful woman beside Wolf Hunter. Though Zhang Xiaofan’s moves had been simple, her years as a killer told her he was not to be trifled with.

Wolf Hunter nodded, and together with the alluring female assassin, left the campus.