25: The Liu siblings who were targeted

Jiang Donghua had just picked up a copy of "Basic Pill Refining Techniques" and was about to quickly flip through it using his photographic memory.

Suddenly, a loud, chaotic argument erupted from the library corner entrance.

He recognized those voices immediately: they belonged to The Liu Siblings, Liu Mingyu and Liu Yuting!

But at this moment, their tone was not gentle as usual; instead, it was filled with anger and suppressed humiliation.

"Take your filthy hands off her!"

Liu Mingyu's voice was low and icy, sounding as if he was forcibly restraining his fury.

"Heh, what's the big deal about touching her?"

"Since when did Jia Nan Academy forbid socializing with Junior Sisters?"

A frivolous male voice rang out, filled with mockery.

"Exactly. Junior Sister Liu is so beautiful, what's wrong with us getting close?"

Another voice chimed in, even deliberately drawing out his words.

"Or are you suggesting... there's some kind of unspeakable relationship between you two siblings?"

"You—!"

Liu Yuting's voice trembled slightly; clearly, she was furious.

Jiang Donghua frowned, immediately put down the book in his hand, and strode toward the entrance.

Just as he rounded the bookshelf, he saw Liu Yuting surrounded by three male students wearing Yellow Rank Class uniforms. One of them had even reached out to touch her face.

Liu Mingyu, meanwhile, was held back by the other two. He already had two black eyes, and his fists were cracking audibly.

"Seeking death?"

Jiang Donghua's eyes turned cold, and he stepped forward quickly.

Hearing the footsteps, the three men glanced back. They didn't recognize him at all, and expressions of disdain immediately appeared on their faces.

"Oh, what piece of trash is this?"

The leading male student sneered.

"What, you want to play the hero rescuing the beauty?"

Jiang Donghua ignored his provocation and focused his gaze directly on Liu Yuting.

"Are you alright?"

Liu Yuting shook her head, her eyes slightly red, clearly upset by the verbal humiliation.

"Brother Jiang, don't be rash."

Liu Mingyu whispered a warning, though his tone was also filled with suppressed anger. "They are from the neighboring class, and their strength is not weak."

Jiang Donghua gave a cold laugh and swept his gaze over the three men.

"Three One-Star Dou Zhe? Is that impressive?"

"Heh, at least we're stronger than a piece of trash like you who just entered the academy. It's decent that you could sense the strength of the three of us."

One of them sneered.

"What, you're unconvinced? How about we spar in the arena?"

Jiang Donghua didn't speak. He simply raised his hand slowly, palm facing upwards, and a wisp of crimson Dou Qi slowly rose.

"Fire Attribute Dou Qi?"

The three men were stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Is that all? So he's a Dou Practitioner too?"

Jiang Donghua's lips curled slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Whether I'm arrogant or not, won't you know if you try?"

Before his voice faded, his figure flashed, and he charged straight toward the three men!

"You're asking for death!"

The leading male student snorted coldly, also activating his Dou Qi to meet the attack.

However, just as the two were about to collide.

"Bang!"

A figure suddenly cut in from the side, separating the two with a single palm strike!

"Private fights are forbidden within the academy! Do you want to be expelled?!"

A sharp female voice rang out. Everyone turned to look, only to see a woman wearing an instructor's uniform staring coldly at them.

"Instructor Lin?!"

The three male students' expressions changed, and they immediately reined in their arrogance.

Jiang Donghua also withdrew his Dou Qi, but his gaze remained icy.

Instructor Lin swept her gaze around, finally landing on Liu Yuting.

"What happened?"

Liu Yuting bit her lip. Just as she was about to speak, the three male students spoke first.

"Instructor Lin, we were just joking with Junior Sister Liu! Who knew The Liu Siblings would react so strongly and even call someone to fight!"

"You—!"

Liu Mingyu was so angry that the veins on his forehead bulged.

Instructor Lin frowned. She clearly didn't believe their words, but lacking evidence, she could only say coldly.

"Everyone disperse! If there's a next time, contribution points will be deducted immediately!"

The three men glanced triumphantly at Jiang Donghua and turned to leave.

Liu Yuting's eyes were slightly red, and she whispered.

"Thank you, Instructor Lin."

Instructor Lin sighed and patted her shoulder.

"If you encounter something like this again, come directly to me. Don't confront them head-on."

After speaking, she also turned and left.

Jiang Donghua watched the retreating figures of the three men, slowly clenching his fists.

"Brother Jiang, forget it..."

Liu Mingyu sighed.

"They have backing; we can't afford to provoke them for now."

Jiang Donghua was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"What are their names?"

Liu Mingyu was startled.

"What are you planning to do?"

Jiang Donghua's lips curved slightly, revealing an icy smile.

"Nothing much. I just... want to get acquainted with them."

"Bang!"

Chen Xiao kicked open the classroom door, and the three men walked in with gloomy faces.

The formerly noisy classroom instantly fell silent. Several students who were laughing immediately lowered their heads and pretended to read.

"Damn it!"

Chu Feibai slammed his sword onto the desk violently. The scabbard still had wet wine stains on it.

"We were so close to leaving The Liu Siblings with an unforgettable memory, yet some unexpected meddler appeared out of nowhere!"

"That guy was actually able to see through our cultivation level with a single glance."

Liu Shiqing gently waved his folding fan, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes.

Chen Xiao's face was grim. He kicked over a nearby chair, which crashed loudly.

The students who had been keeping their heads down in the classroom all shrank their necks, afraid of being caught in his fury.

"Although I only exchanged one move with that guy just now."

Chen Xiao gritted his teeth, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

"That person's strength is probably that of a Two-Star Dou Zhe!"

"What?!"

Chu Feibai abruptly lifted his head. His sword slammed onto the desk with a 'smack,' splashing wine stains.

"How could a backwater place like Black Iron City possibly produce someone with that level of strength?"

Liu Shiqing closed his folding fan and narrowed his eyes.

"The only people The Liu Siblings would know are those from Black Iron City, right? They've only been at the academy for a few days; how could they have befriended a Two-Star Dou Zhe?"

Chen Xiao snorted coldly.

"Although that kid's Dou Qi only showed for an instant, his Fire Attribute Dou Qi was extremely pure. He is definitely not a beginner novice!"

Chu Feibai irritably scratched his hair.

"Damn it. We originally just wanted to extract information about the 'Frigid Ice Technique,' but we ran into a tough opponent halfway through!"

Liu Shiqing pondered for a moment, then suddenly gave a sinister smile.

"So what if he's a Two-Star Dou Zhe? Don't forget, we have that person backing us..."

Chen Xiao's eyes sharpened, and he lowered his voice.

"Are you referring to?"

Liu Shiqing nodded lightly, tapping the folding fan against his palm.

"Since the direct approach won't work, let's try another method. Doesn't Liu Yuting have a brother?"

"Let's cripple Liu Mingyu first, then see if she still dares to be stubborn!"

Chu Feibai grinned, a ruthless look flashing in his eyes.

"That's a good idea! It's easy enough to deal with trash who isn't even a One-Star Dou Zhe!"

Chen Xiao was silent for a moment, then suddenly sneered savagely.

"Good!"

"We'll act tonight. I want to see how long that Two-Star Dou Zhe can protect them!"