193: Chapter 193 Unexpected Turn of Events!

Soon, a robust power surged up from his abdomen.

It intertwined with the medicinal potency of the bone nurturing pill.

Initiating a new round of deeper tempering and nourishment for all the bones in his body.

He could clearly feel that, under the combined effect of these two precious resources, subtle yet fundamental changes were occurring within his bones.

Their density was increasing, their toughness was improving, and deep within the bones, a faint, shimmering light seemed to flow.

This tangible, ever-present sensation of growing stronger was utterly intoxicating and pleasurable.

It diluted the heaviness brought by Wen Ning's situation and filled him with an even stronger desire and confidence for the upcoming challenges.

...

January 7th, Classroom (1).

The morning theory class hadn't started yet, but the atmosphere in the classroom was tinged with a subtle restlessness and whispers more than usual.

As soon as Qin Yan sat down at his seat, Lu Youyou immediately leaned in from beside him, lowering her voice, her tone filled with shock and doubt:

"Junior Brother, have you heard? That friend of yours... seems to have gotten into serious trouble!"

"Which friend?"

Qin Yan turned his head, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

"Wen Ning, from Modu Jiaotong University."

Lu Youyou's voice dropped even lower, almost becoming a whisper.

Wen Ning! Qin Yan recalled Wen Ning's paper-white face and hollow, despairing eyes in Anya's office yesterday.

He immediately pressed for details: "Senior Sister, what exactly happened?"

Seeing that Qin Yan genuinely didn't know, Lu Youyou quickly relayed the news she had received through her family channels that morning: "The incident seems to have exploded last night. It's spreading like wildfire over at Jiaotong University now!

They say Wen Ning... killed a fellow student!"

"Killed?!" Qin Yan's pupils contracted sharply.

Conflicts among martial artists were inevitable, but 'killing' a fellow student was a completely different matter!

Within the relatively orderly campus of a martial arts university, this was an extremely severe incident.

"And the student who died... you've fought him before."

"It's that Zhao Hao from the Exchange Competition!"

"How could it be him?"

"The specific cause and details of the conflict vary between the versions circulating now.

Some say it was a personal grudge, some say it was over resource competition, and there are even more outrageous claims..."

Lu Youyou shook her head, "But the outcome is the same: Zhao Hao was killed by Wen Ning.

The key point is, Zhao Hao's father is a senior six-grade instructor at Modu Jiaotong University!

He holds considerable influence within the university.

Now, this Instructor Zhao has gone berserk. It's said he took the matter directly to the university president, demanding severe punishment for the murderer. His stance is extremely unyielding."

The only son of a senior six-grade instructor killed, with a fellow student as the prime suspect... this was undoubtedly a scandal and tragedy for Modu Jiaotong University.

Qin Yan immediately understood why Wen Ning had looked the way she did yesterday and why she had proposed that near-'escape' condition—to leave the human world immediately for the Elf Clan territory.

Having killed someone, and a talented individual with connections at that, staying on Blue Star would inevitably mean facing the university's strict investigation and the Zhao family's frenzied retaliation.

"No wonder..."

Qin Yan murmured, a tumult of emotions swirling in his heart.

The impression Wen Ning had always given him was that of a gentle, resilient young woman. It was truly hard to imagine her committing such an act.

"What about Wen Ning now? Has she been arrested?" Qin Yan asked urgently.

"It's unclear. This matter... seems to have gotten a bit complicated.

I heard that yesterday afternoon, Her Highness Anya personally went to Modu Jiaotong University!

With Her Highness Anya involved, the current stage of developments is tightly sealed. The outside world can't get any specific details."

Her Highness Anya had personally stepped in?

Qin Yan was slightly startled.

Lu Youyou asked curiously, "Junior Brother, this friend of yours... does she have some hidden background?

To actually make Her Highness Anya personally intervene in such a troublesome internal human affair for her sake?

Wen Ning's background had been thoroughly investigated by her after that sparring match.

She was born in a small town, and her parents were merely low-grade martial artists.

Qin Yan was equally puzzled.

Anya's attitude towards Wen Ning yesterday had indeed been somewhat subtle.

Not only was she not displeased by her 'conditions,' but she even took her away alone for a private talk. Today, she went so far as to personally go to Jiaotong University to mediate.

This far exceeded the normal scope of concern for 'a promising participant.'

"This... I don't know either."

Qin Yan shook his head, answering truthfully.

"Alright."

Seeing that Qin Yan truly didn't know, Lu Youyou didn't press further, only muttering quietly, "I just feel this matter isn't simple..."

Just then, the morning theory teacher walked into the classroom, lesson plan in hand.

The noisy classroom quickly fell silent.

Qin Yan temporarily suppressed the chaotic thoughts about Wen Ning, forcing himself to focus.

Because today's lesson was about how to break through to the Middle-grade martial artist realm!

He listened with exceptional attentiveness, hardly missing a single word the teacher said.

Middle-grade martial artist was a significant watershed in martial cultivation.

At the fourth grade, the true qi within the body truly gains powerful external offensive and defensive capabilities. It also significantly increases lifespan and involves cultivation techniques...

The two-hour class ended quickly. Qin Yan, still unsatisfied, asked the teacher a few more questions before leaving the classroom.

The winter sunlight carried a hint of warmth, but it couldn't penetrate the slight gloom in his heart.

If... one day, I offend someone powerful or get entangled in similar trouble, could Teacher Xiao Huo protect me?

Or, in the future, if my sister Qin Xiaoxi steps into the martial path and faces injustice, bullying, or even worse...

By then, will I have sufficient strength to keep her safe?

...

After a simple lunch in the cafeteria, he headed straight back to his manor.

He didn't immediately start his regular training. Instead, he gripped the long spear in his hand.

The cold touch of the metal calmed his restless heart slightly.

He was powerless to change Wen Ning's situation.

But his own path had to be walked with unwavering determination!

"Strength! Only absolute strength is the foundation for dealing with all crises and protecting what is cherished!"

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes. With a low shout, Qin Yan thrust the long spear in his hand like an angry dragon emerging from its lair, accompanied by a piercing shriek!

At the tip of the spear, a faint golden glow of Blood Gang energy suddenly condensed, transforming into a dazzling point of golden light that exploded forth!

The alloy target ahead buzzed violently, leaving a deep indentation.

All the worry, powerlessness, and sense of urgency seemed to transform at this moment into the force driving his spear!

Within the training room, spear shadows multiplied like a forest, and the Blood Gang energy surged like a tide!

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