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"You missed an opportunity. The Dean has given all participants in the arena a chance, and since my level is the highest, what I can obtain is..."
Li Rui slightly frowned, surprised that there was such a maneuver, and the Dean hadn't mentioned anything to him! Whatever! He decided to find him first.
Immediately, Li Rui dashed out with light steps, his target already set on the Dean's residence.
However, on the way, he faintly sensed a hint of ominous gazes directed at him. Could it be that these people were subordinates of those two brothers?
It truly was a narrow road for enemies. Before long, Li Rui encountered one of his defeated subordinates but chose not to pay him any mind.
Unexpectedly, this subordinate began to mock Li Rui at that moment, even mentioning hiding behind a woman, which infuriated Li Rui! He didn't want to argue with him but couldn't think of a suitable retort.
Suddenly inspired, he threw out a remark: "Defeated subordinate, I don't even want to give you the chance to carry my shoes." He then turned and left.
This statement struck like an internal injury, piercing through Ling's innards. Even he hadn't anticipated such a comeback; it felt like receiving ten thousand critical hits, leaving him momentarily speechless.
Moreover, the aftereffects of Li Rui's words hadn't faded; with a "pfft," he spat out a mouthful of blood. It was truly...
"Knock knock knock," three sudden knocks echoed. Li Rui knew that this formality was still necessary.
Hearing the command to enter, Li Rui pushed the door open and, as expected, found himself face-to-face with the same person—the Dean. He wondered what he had been summoned for.
"Please take a seat!"
Li Rui nodded lightly and sat down across from him. In front of Li Rui were three cups: one filled with love potion, one with tea, and one with wine! It seemed the other party wanted him to drink them all in one go.
"Are you trying to make me drink them?"
The Dean smiled slightly and nodded.
Li Rui found himself in a dilemma. He felt an inexplicable sensation and suddenly didn't know where to start; it was all so chaotic. The wine had a sweet and bitter taste, while the tea was bitter and astringent. The plain water was colorless and tasteless. For some reason, in Li Rui's heart, he couldn't find the right words to describe his feelings.
"Let's start with the tea!" The Dean noticed the confusion on Li Rui's brow and couldn't help but chuckle.
Li Rui immediately drank the tea in one gulp, a bitterness spreading through every corner of his body. He couldn't understand why, but the battle scenes, the bloodshed, the moments of parting that had accumulated over the years... each one was vividly displayed. The pain and bitterness were truly indescribable.
However, during the following moments, Li Rui remained silent, calmly reflecting on how he had come this far, feeling somewhat detached.
When he opened his eyes, he saw the Dean smiling at him. He couldn't help but bitterly smile in return, unsure of what the Dean was trying to convey. Looking into the Dean's eyes felt like gazing into a mire; he couldn't see what lay within.
In contrast, he felt exposed like a naked man, as if every part of him had been scrutinized. Yet there was something that the Dean had never glanced at—a seal of sorts that felt particularly sacred and impervious to any form of intrusion.
"Drink a second cup!"
Li Rui forced a bitter smile and accepted the drink from the Dean's hand. He felt an overwhelming sense of frustration; this scene seemed to have appeared in his life before, but he couldn't recall when.
One sip was bitter, two were sweet, and three burned as it reached his throat! Memories surged back once more; indeed! The victories achieved after enduring hardships brought about a feeling that was...
Li Rui stood above many others, looking down upon them like an invincible king, yet this sweet image did not last long—it vanished with a whoosh.
For the third cup of water, Li Rui did not immediately drink it but held it in his right hand, pondering something lightly.
The Dean seemed to sense Li Rui's inner turmoil without saying much.
The clear water was pure and transparent, like white paper; such untainted purity could not be marred by even a hint of corruption. After thinking for a moment, Li Rui placed the water back on the table.
"Can I choose not to drink?" Li Rui asked in response.
"Yes, but you won't be able to receive this champion's reward from me."
"Aren't you forcing me? What are you hiding?" Li Rui laughed.
The Dean shrugged his shoulders, unsure why this was happening. However, the topic posed by the Sect Master was something neither he nor anyone else had experienced; this guy truly was...
The Dean looked bewildered as well. When had the Sect Master ever appeared in their sect to observe this individual? It seemed that the mysteries surrounding Li Rui were anything but ordinary!
Then Li Rui drank the clear water in one gulp and gently closed his eyes. Little did he know that nothing would happen; in fact, he was quite eager for something to occur, but there was simply no such action—truly...
When the latter opened his eyes, his pupils were filled with confusion, completely unaware of what was happening. Suddenly, he felt a sense of loss and disorientation.
"Three cups have already been consumed! What happens next depends on you. After the third watch, come back here to receive the reward you seek."
Li Rui let out a bitter smile, wondering what kind of play this was! The third watch? It all seemed so mysterious.
Before Li Rui could speak, he was already pushed out by the Grand Dean, who emphasized the words "third watch" with a particularly serious demeanor, as if something significant was about to happen.
Li Rui then returned to his dormitory. Mo Ruxi smelled something and simply shook his head lightly, saying there was nothing going on. He couldn't even understand what game was being played and had to go there at the third watch.
"The Grand Dean must have his reasons for doing this; just wait and see."
"By the way, why haven't I seen Ruo Xin around? Is that girl missing?"
"This... why do you care? Just go to sleep." Mo Ruxi hesitated while speaking, as if hiding something from him. Could it be that there was something...
Li Rui used the excuse of sleeping to follow Mo Ruxi to see where he was going. For some reason, an ominous premonition suddenly rose within him. What could it be that would make him feel this way...
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