15: Chapter Undercurrent

Jiang Xuan extended his left hand, stroking Wu Qingqing's hair. She curled up, trembling uncontrollably. "Good girl, don't be afraid. It will be quick and won't hurt at all." With that, Jiang Xuan's eyes darkened, and he shot out two fingers from his right hand, thrusting them forcefully towards Wu Qingqing's eyes!

"Pfft!" A sound of flesh being pierced echoed, followed by a scream, "Ah!!!"

Blood splattered onto the ground, forming a long, crimson trail. Wu Qingqing covered her face with both hands, two lines of bloody tears flowing from her tightly shut eyes, as she let out a shrill, tragic cry.

"My eyes, my eyes!!!" She screamed hysterically, squatting on the ground like a madwoman.

Jiang Xuan watched her miserable state indifferently, without a trace of sympathy. She wasn't worth his pity; if he had truly been an ordinary person, his fate would have been even worse than theirs.

His experiences across two lives had long since tempered his state of mind. His sixteen-year-old appearance was merely a tool to deceive his enemies.

Jiang Xuan turned around and saw Liu Ming's fluctuating expression. Like a chameleon, an innocent smile instantly appeared on his face.

"Hehe, Senior Brother Liu... Liu Ming, you must be the one Senior Yang sent to pick me up. I hope I didn't scare you just now? Actually, I'm usually very gentle. It's just that those two were truly too much, and I couldn't hold back for a moment. So..."

Liu Ming's mouth twitched slightly, and he forced out a smile that was uglier than crying. "Oh, oh, it's fine. They brought it upon themselves. Senior Brother understands, understands..."

Although he said this, he was already cursing inwardly, "Is this kid a psychopath, or does he have split personalities? His face changes faster than flipping a book. If anyone offends him, they won't even know how they died. From now on, I'd better stay far away from this ominous star."

Snapping back to reality, Liu Ming said with a smile, "Junior Brother Jiang Xuan, let's go in quickly. I'll take you to the Outer Courtyard residence first." He was truly scared and just wanted to complete the task assigned by Senior Yang and then get away from Jiang Xuan.

"Alright, then I'll trouble Senior Brother," Jiang Xuan said with a slight smile, cupping his hands in thanks.

Inside the academy, Jiang Xuan walked along the pebble-strewn path, his eyes scanning around. He looked at the ancient pavilions, almost as tall as skyscrapers from his previous life, and secretly sighed, thinking it was practically a classical university.

Beside him, Liu Ming watched Jiang Xuan, who was looking around with curiosity in his eyes. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

Jiang Xuan saw Liu Ming's hesitant expression and found it a bit amusing. "Senior Brother Liu, if you have something to say, please just say it directly."

"Alas, Junior Brother Jiang, do you know who those two people you crippled just now were?"

"Who? Do they have some background?"

"Of course they have a background, otherwise they wouldn't be so arrogant. That Guo Feng is the second young master of the Guo Family, a top Family in Donglin City. The Guo Family has many God Transformation Realm powerhouses."

"Most importantly, the Guo Family's eldest young master, Guo Feng's Elder brother Guo Xiao, is the City Lord's Mansion's Guard Commander. He's only in his twenties but is already a Spirit Connection powerhouse and is highly valued by the City Lord's Mansion.

Guo Xiao dotes on his younger brother immensely. If he learns about today's events, he will definitely not let it go," Liu Ming said gravely, looking at Jiang Xuan with a serious expression.

Jiang Xuan nodded thoughtfully. "Hmm, indeed, a prominent identity. And what about that Wu Qingqing?"

"Her identity is even more extraordinary. Wu Qingqing's grandfather is the granddaughter of our Inner Courtyard's First Elder, a God Transformation Realm Perfection existence!" Saying this, Liu Ming couldn't help but glance at Jiang Xuan, hoping to see a hint of fear on his face.

However, to his disappointment, Jiang Xuan was only slightly surprised, and his expression quickly returned to normal.

"This guy, doesn't he know how to be afraid?" Liu Ming wondered inwardly.

"God Transformation Realm Perfection, huh? Hehe, that's only good for scaring others." Jiang Xuan secretly mused that he had already achieved Spirit Infant Breakthrough. As long as the opponent was still in the God Transformation Realm, he didn't need to worry too much. Moreover, he still had the token Yang Lin gave him.

Despite this, he still needed to find a way to improve his strength and not rely solely on external objects. At any time, only by being strong enough himself could he fear nothing.

"Junior Brother Jiang, we've arrived. This is your residence in the Outer Courtyard. The Outer Courtyard Disciple's uniform and some necessities have already been placed inside the room."

Recalling his thoughts, Jiang Xuan looked at the two-story pavilion of several tens of square meters in front of him and nodded in satisfaction. This was the only house around, so he wouldn't be disturbed, which was exactly to his liking.

Jiang Xuan smiled and thanked him, "Thank you, Senior Brother Liu."

After seeing Liu Ming off, Jiang Xuan entered the room and opened a map of the academy and a map of Donglin City's power distribution that were on the table. As a newcomer, it was best to first understand some basic information, whether for completing tasks or other matters, so as not to be completely clueless.

Although not many people witnessed the events at the academy gate, some still saw the entire process. After being spread around, most people in the academy had heard about it.

After all, Guo Feng and Wu Qingqing were not nobodies. Everyone was guessing who was bold enough to cripple these two people. However, most people did not favor Jiang Xuan, believing he was doomed to die.

In the Inner Courtyard, several God Transformation Realm Qi surged into the sky instantly, one of them reaching God Transformation Realm Perfection, all heading towards the central area.

Outside a secluded courtyard, Liu Ming turned and closed the door, as if he had just met someone. Suddenly, several figures appeared, blocking his path, each filled with anger. The gloomy-faced Elder in the middle, disregarding everything, instantly appeared before Liu Ming.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his voice hoarse, "Where is he!"

Liu Ming felt the pressure and gritted his teeth, "Who? This Disciple doesn't understand."

"Stop playing dumb with this Elder! Where is that little beast you brought back today! Hand him over!" The Elder's eyes were cold with rage, and he pressed closer, step by step.

"What little beast! Wu Tiangang, that's someone this Elder brought. Watch your words." A majestic voice came from inside the courtyard, instantly dispelling the pressure on Liu Ming. The latter let out a long breath.

Wu Tiangang and the others turned their heads and were instantly shocked. They all bowed in unison, "Dean."

A white-haired Elder slowly walked out of the courtyard. It was Yang Lin, the Dean of Donglin Martial Academy, a mighty powerhouse in the Early Stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

"Hmph, I've already heard about today's events. It was entirely Wu Qingqing and Guo Feng's fault; no one else is to blame. If you bully the weak and seek revenge in secret, don't blame this Elder for being merciless!"

Wu Tiangang gritted his teeth, trembling uncontrollably, and suppressed his inner anger and unwillingness with great effort, respectfully saying, "Yes."

After the others left, Yang Lin shook his head helplessly and chuckled, "I knew he wouldn't be well-behaved, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. He just arrived and already caused such big trouble. Hehe."

Beside a secluded path, Wu Tiangang and the others stopped and glanced behind them. A Guo Family Disciple who was an Inner Courtyard Deacon asked in confusion, "Who exactly is that kid? Why does the Dean protect him so much?"

"This matter, are we just going to let it go?"

"Let it go?" Wu Tiangang's expression was sinister, and his tone was icy, "He crippled my granddaughter's eyes. No matter who he is, I will make sure he dies without a burial place! Not bullying the weak, huh? Fine, let the younger generation in the Inner Courtyard deal with him. Let's see what the Dean will say then!"