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Early in the morning, Xiazhi arrived at the door of Gu's small courtyard and knocked. She seemed more eager than Gu. Bu Luo could sense that Xiazhi really liked having someone to play with, regardless of who that person was; she just hoped it would be a bad person.
"Why are you here so early? Isn't there a class later?"
"Well, I can come whenever I want. Why aren't you welcoming me?"
As they walked and talked, they headed toward the classroom.
At Resolving Peak, the Outer Sect Disciples gathered for classes. The competition was fierce; the better the teacher, the more students flocked to their classes. Strong students liked to rush to secure a seat at the peak, as teachers were ranked according to their personal strength and performance in the annual Outer Academy Martial Arts Exhibition. Demonstration was crucial for those teachers; after all, it was a matter of reputation.
Bu Luo knew that Gu wasn’t the type to compete with them. During class, wherever Chen Minghua went, Gu followed. Often, Wang Junbao and Chen Si would accompany Gu as well; they had nothing better to do and were quite willing to cling to him.
This time, it was clear that they were not following Xiazhi. They didn’t know where she would be during class, and if expectations were too high, it would inevitably lead to some conflict.
"Is that Xuanming's junior brother? How quickly he abandoned them—shameful!"
On their way, they ran into Wang Junbao and Chen Si. Both looked at Gu with disdain, feeling he was ungrateful for seeking out girls and leaving them behind.
"Stop messing around! We’re trying hard too!"
As they walked away, Gu deliberately laughed loudly, turning their faces into expressions of displeasure as they glared at his retreating figure on the mountain.
Continuing on their path brought them closer to the peak. Gu glanced ahead; if they passed a certain intersection without encountering any teachers, they would reach the summit soon. The people up there seemed rather dull.
"What's wrong? Does Junior Brother Xuanming think he can take on Bu Luo?"
Xiazhi smiled, fully aware of Gu's strength. The people on the mountain wouldn't underestimate him, but she couldn't help but wonder why this seemingly cheerful guy had never made it to the summit.
"No, I just feel like I'm surrounded by a bunch of bookworms. There's no point in going up there; I'd rather listen to lectures halfway up the mountain where there's a mix of people to interact with."
Casually, he plucked a blade of grass and popped it into his mouth, then followed Xiazhi as they made their way up the mountain. The two quickly arrived at the plaza at the peak.
The classroom at the summit had set up fifty tables in the plaza, and everyone was sitting on the ground without even a mat. Each person's sitting posture was unique. Those squatting nearby clearly hailed from Little Qi Kingdom, while those kneeling were unmistakably from No Lu Kingdom. A boy with many small braids must be from the Barbarian tribe, and there were Great Jin people casually digging their noses.
Only one seat remained. "Is that mine? What should I do?" Gu whispered to Xiazhi, leaning closer.
Though his voice was low, it was audible to those present—many were in the late Foundation Establishment stage, some even at Peak Foundation Establishment, resembling Huo Lian who was on the verge of a breakthrough. Ruo Nan from yesterday morning was also there; perhaps she wanted him to save her a spot.
"Go for it," Xiazhi chuckled softly, glancing at a tall, burly man not far away. "Do you see that spot? A week ago it belonged to Harmony Society; now it's up for grabs. If I can snatch it, then I’ll have a seat."
Indeed, Gu Zhi and his group were likely looking for something to do. Bu Luo seemed simple enough, but learning would require backing from elders. Where was Harmony Society? Those Outer Court organizations surely had someone supporting them behind the scenes; otherwise, they wouldn't be so brazen in recruiting cultivators.
Gu kept quiet as he noticed the large man Xiazhi mentioned striding toward him with an imposing presence, making him wonder if there was some deep-seated grudge involved.
The man's name was Dong Ming—a name that sounded quite refined. However, disciples of Bu Luo's Outer Sect referred to him as Mad Shark due to his signature skill: Shark Blood Tooth Technique—a fierce knife technique that had defeated one of his senior brothers.
After introducing Gu to Dong Ming, Xiazhi returned to her seat to see what Gu would do. To her surprise, Gu simply swung his legs and walked toward Shandong without any intention of moving against Dong Ming, leaving a crowd of onlookers stunned.
That guy.
I can't deny that it was Ruo Nan who disrupted the moon banquet yesterday. How could he be so cowardly? I don't deny it. His wrong leg made him want to run away at the sight of him; he must have been scared out of his wits.
Dong Ming saw Gu turn and leave, thinking that Gu Bian was afraid of him. He couldn't help but mock him. At that moment, if Dong Ming could save face for Gu, it would be like doing Ruo Nan a favor. When he became a True Disciple, Zhang Han and the other senior brothers would surely look out for him.
Sure enough, Gu stopped in his tracks and turned back, standing right in front of Dong Ming, completely ignoring Dong Ming and focusing on Ruo Nan ahead.
"My lackey?" Gu asked, looking at Ruo Nan.
Well, that answer wasn't unexpected.
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