222: Chapter 222 Sha Li's Pain, Cursing Fang Tong!

"Don't worry, Brother Tong. I'll definitely sweep the floor with that guy later!"

Sha Li, standing nearby, perked up immediately upon hearing he'd be sparring with someone else later and quickly started buttering up Fang Tong.

Although Fang Tong looked down on Sha Li as a person, what Sha Li said was quite pleasing to his ears.

"Perform well. If your performance satisfies me, you won't be short of benefits!" Fang Tong said, glancing sideways at Sha Li.

Hearing this, Sha Li's eyes practically glowed with greed.

Benefits on the very first day? This was going to take off!

As long as his opponent wasn't the top-ranked fighter from another airship, he had immense confidence in satisfying Fang Tong.

Of course, Li Fan had to be excluded.

If he ran into Li Fan, his current strength simply wasn't up to par.

However, in his view, the chances of his opponent being Li Fan probably weren't that high.

Because when he set off to come here, according to his underlings' intel, Li Fan was still in the dormitory area and didn't seem to have been chosen by any Formal Student yet.

Unless Li Fan got selected right after he left and was called over at the perfect moment.

But how could there be so many coincidences in the world?

"Ling'er, you were too impulsive."

On the other side, Duan Ping frowned and spoke softly.

And Duan Linger was indeed feeling some regret in her heart.

It seemed she shouldn't have let Duan Ping's Sparring Partner fight Sha Li.

Duan Ping was ranked four hundred. The Sparring Partners he could pick were all the leftovers others didn't want. How could they possibly be that strong?

Wasn't this a guaranteed loss?

She had been too impulsive.

She should have called over her own Sparring Partner to try, or she should have taken action herself.

"Cousin..."

"Enough. I'll handle the rest myself. This is a matter between me and my brother. You don't need to get involved."

Just as Duan Linger was about to speak, Duan Ping cut her off.

After saying that, Duan Ping suddenly started coughing violently. His body began to sway unsteadily. If he hadn't been holding his sword at all times, he might have stumbled and fallen.

"Cousin! Are you alright?!" Seeing this, Duan Linger hurried forward to support him.

"I'm fine. It's been like this often these past few years. It'll pass in a few minutes." Duan Ping waved his hand.

Watching this scene.

Fang Tong couldn't help but sneer, then couldn't resist sighing with emotion: "Little Duan Ping, ah. When you were a child, you were also a prodigy of exceptional talent. Looking across the entire Sword Abyss Sea, there wasn't a single one... even your family's Immortal Ancestor said you had a boundless future."

"But it's a pity, a pity you were born lacking in fortune, afflicted by that unknown malignant illness, ending up in this sorry state."

"But don't feel too bad. Besides you, the Sword Abyss Sea also has a monstrous genius like your elder brother. In the future, he will lead the Sword Abyss Sea to new heights. You can just follow along and enjoy the benefits then."

Fang Tong's tone was full of pity, but there was even more satisfaction.

Duan Ping's physical condition greatly satisfied him!

"You!" Faced with the mockery, Duan Linger immediately wanted to stand up for him.

But the words reached her lips and were stopped by Duan Ping. "Forget it. What he says is also the truth."

Looking at Duan Ping's pale face, Duan Linger was both furious and heartbroken.

Indeed, if not for that strange illness.

How could the once high-spirited young Sword Sovereign have fallen to such a state, to the point where even his will to struggle with others was almost gone.

...

On the other side.

Li Fan, still waiting quietly, continued to wait.

But before long, he saw the servant who had gone to inform come rushing back, his face full of panic.

"Hello, may I ask..."

"Quick... come with me!"

Before Li Fan could finish, the servant pulled him, heading deeper into the grassy area.

This situation genuinely left Li Fan a bit bewildered.

What was the rush?

And soon.

When he saw Duan Ping and the others not far away, he became even more confused.

Four people right off the bat?!

And one of them was an old acquaintance, Sha Li?!

For a moment, his thoughts raced wildly, beginning to guess all the possibilities.

"What? Li Fan?!"

On the other side, Sha Li, seeing the figure behind the servant, couldn't help but let out an exclamation, his eyes wide with shock.

Seeing Sha Li's expression, Fang Tong, standing beside him, frowned slightly and asked, "You know this person?"

Sha Li nodded. "I do know him. We came together originally."

"Is he your friend?" Fang Tong continued to ask.

Sha Li, however, shook his head.

Seeing Sha Li shake his head, Fang Tong was very satisfied. "Since he's not a friend, that's good. I was afraid you might hold back. Later, give him a good lesson, but remember to leave him breathing. The academy doesn't allow fatalities."

Hearing Fang Tong's words.

Sha Li seemed to want to say something but stopped, his mood extremely complicated.

Damn it all!

Was the world really that coincidental?!

He actually ran into Li Fan?

And leave Li Fan breathing?

It was Li Fan who needed to leave *him* breathing, alright?!

Now, he was in a bind.

Knowing he couldn't win, but still having to fight.

"You're Li Fan, right? Come here!" Seeing Li Fan arrive, Duan Linger immediately called him over.

Faced with Duan Linger's commanding tone.

Li Fan, however, said unhurriedly, "My apologies. The one who chose me seems to be male. If you want to find someone to play with, I suggest you find your own Sparring Partner."

Hearing this, Duan Linger instantly flared up.

A mere Sparring Partner, putting on airs like that.

She was just about to teach Li Fan a little lesson when Duan Ping stopped her.

"I'm truly sorry. My cousin has a quick temper, but she means no harm.

I am actually the one who chose you. My name is Duan Ping. I'll trouble you, Brother Li, to offer guidance in the future." After apologizing on Duan Linger's behalf, Duan Ping politely introduced himself.

These words obviously made Li Fan much more comfortable, and even a bit surprised.

Other Sparring Partners all said those Formal Students didn't treat them as human, acting all arrogant.

Even the Duan Linger he just saw seemed to be the same.

But this Duan Ping was completely different. Not only was he not arrogant, he was actually very humble.

This was truly somewhat unexpected for him.

And before he could respond.

Fang Tong, not far away, was the first to speak.

"Seriously, Duan Ping, have you become this pathetic already? Even to a lowly Sparring Partner you're so submissive,

Won't this disgrace the face of your Sword Abyss Sea if word gets out?"

"If I were you, and a Sparring Partner dared speak to your cousin Ling'er like that, I'd make him kneel and kowtow a hundred thousand times right now!"

Fang Tong's words were full of mockery and also struck him as laughable.

These words undoubtedly made Duan Linger completely unable to hold back any longer.

But just as she was about to speak, Li Fan, standing nearby, took over the conversation:

"May I ask, what kind of dog thing are you, to think you can make me kowtow?"

"Who gave you the courage?"

"Was it your old man, or your old lady?"

"When those two old relics gave you courage, did they forget to teach you what manners are?"