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--- Chapter 220 ---
A few days later.
The fight between Han Yuan and Xiao Yan caused another sensation in Wu Tan City.
While everyone knows that the young master of the Xiao Clan is a genius, they didn't expect that Han Yuan, an orphan who hadn't even started his journey to become a Dou Fighter three months ago, could defeat him.
This brief "event" boosted Soaring Wind Dojo's reputation in the city even more, while the Xiao Clan got the opposite. Although Xiao Clan is one of the three major clans in Wu Tan City, it doesn't mean their position is firm, as the other two clans always keep them in check.
They didn't have a reason to mock the Xiao Clan in the past.
Moreover, Xiao Yan's talent almost made them give up in this regard.
Yet, all this was 'instantly' overturned when Xiao Yan arrogantly fought Han Yuan and lost miserably.
In that event, Xiao Yan attacked Han Yuan three times.
First, Xiao Yan got thrown to the ground.
Second, Xiao Yan was kneeling on the ground.
Lastly, Xiao Yan was sleeping on the ground.
The joke of "Three-Step-Loser" has spread throughout Wu Tan City. Soon, even several cities nearby and the whole Jia Ma Empire will learn of this matter.
The title of "Genius" that Xiao Clan and Xiao Yan himself proudly bear on their chest will soon turn into a curse.
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Meanwhile, the one who defeated Xiao Yan in the spar, the rising genius of Wu Tan City, is currently facing a dilemma.
"I didn't mean to beat him that badly. Who knew he was so weak?" Han Yuan sat on the third floor of Soaring Wind Dojo, facing the Xiao Clan's compound with a helpless look.
At first, with the amount of plot armor Xiao Yan had, he would at least fight back.
However, this little dude couldn't even counter a modified low-level Dou Technique!
Of course, this is also Han Yuan's misjudgement. He hasn't truly realized how powerful and ridiculous he was in the Dou Qi Continent. Modifying and mastering the Dou Technique to such a degree, even a low-level one, is never easy.
Not to mention, Han Yuan didn't just master one. He learned hundreds, if not thousands, of Dou Techniques due to the uniqueness of his own Dou Qi.
Han Yuan didn't just see through Xiao Yan's flaws. He disassembled and ruined them with his technique.
First shoulder throw? Xiao Yan's arm is 'effectively' weakened.
Second kick to the guts? Xiao Yan's internal organs are 'literally' shaken.
Last three kick strikes to the head? Xiao Yan would be lucky if he only ended up with a concussion.
Now, Han Yuan has to deal with the consequences of teaching the main character a lesson.
Someone is going to avenge Xiao Yan sooner or later. And that someone's background is not Han Yuan could face right now.
Fortunately, even though that little "yandere" fangirl of Xiao Yan is asking for revenge, Han Yuan could still fight her on equal terms.
Han Yuan just hoped the bodyguard of this little fangirl wouldn't attack him for no reason. Or else, he could only silence them for good.
The good thing is that when Han Yuan fought Xiao Yan, he didn't feel or see any "ring" pendant on his chest, which means the protagonist hasn't gotten his hand on his cheat yet.
Yes, the classic "jade beauty/grandpa in the ring" cheats!
Facing a half-step Saint, even if he's just a soul now, is not something Han Yuan could do without paying a heavy price.
Han Yuan has waited for three, no, three and a half days by now. And he's expecting a visit from that girl anytime now.
"Master, I think you should get some rest," said Meng Xi carefully.
"You haven't slept for days now..."
Han Yuan glanced at Meng Xi and replied calmly, "I'm fine."
"How is the Dojo?"
Meng Xi sighed inwardly before answering with a smile, "The dojo is doing fantastic. We have recruited 369 disciples, including the children you have recruited before, and I have been screening them."
"53 of them show an amazing aptitude."
"101 shows a decent aptitude."
"As for the rest... They could become the outer disciple of our dojo."
"So, less than fifty percent is useful, huh?" Han Yuan caressed his chin while thinking about something.
The aptitude test that Han Yuan instructed Meng Xi to do isn't the same as the other tests that people take in the Dou Qi test. He didn't test bloodline, Dou Qi level, or spiritual power.
What he tested is martial aptitude!
The ability to grasp martial techniques, reaction time, spatial awareness, and finally, sensitivity to the energy of heaven and earth.
After all, anything else is not that hard to obtain as long as Han Yuan puts his research into it.
Bloodline? Isn't that just a crystallization of origins?
Spiritual power? Here are ten easy steps to train your spiritual power!
Dou Qi? Here are pills with no residue, pure medicinal made with Sky Poison Pearl!
Han Yuan didn't need ordinary rocks.
He wanted an unpolished gem.
"Well, it's good enough. You handle formal training for now."
"But still watch out for those ordinary ones, sometimes, miracles do happen..."
Meng Xi's eyes gleamed in realization as meeting Han Yuan himself was a miracle to him. He nodded hurriedly. "Understood!"
Han Yuan handed Meng Xi a storage ring and then waved his hand, "This ring has all the foundation-making pills that can help our new member to train faster and more efficiently."
"There are instructions inside; use them in moderation."
"Don't expose too much of our wealth."
"O-Okay." Meng Xi nodded again, taking the storage ring with trembling hands. The value of this storage ring is no less than a hundred thousand gold.
Han Yuan smiled, "I believe in you, Meng Xi."
"Use that resource well."
Meng Xi patted his chest, "Thank you for your belief, master. I won't let you down!"
Then, Meng Xi left the third floor. Han Yuan shook his head at this fellow and then gazed at the gradually darkening sky.
His spiritual power is constantly surveying the city calmly until two black dots suddenly flew from the Xiao Clan's compound and rushed to his location.
Han Yuan hid his spiritual power and opened his eyes, watching a little girl in a blue dress around Xiao Yixian's age, floating in the air while a black-robed man hovered behind her.
The little girl is like a porcelain doll, not only fair but also cute, and she also has a sense of nobility that her age shouldn't have.
But what caught Han Yuan's attention isn't the girl's appearance nor her noble aura, but her eyes.
Her eyes are golden, glowing artificially as if something is powering them with mysterious power.
"Han Yuan, background unconfirmed, supposed to be a remnant of the Han Clan that got attacked by a now-gone Mountain Bandit on the edge of Severing Wind Mountain, and magically saved a young girl he took as his sister before moving to Wu Tan City."
"That was a year and a half ago, yes, I don't know who you are, but you actually dug that information..." Han Yuan calmly stared at the girl.
The girl narrowed her eyes. She didn't expect Han Yuan to be so calm, and continued, "For a year, you have been living in Wu Tan City peacefully."
"Your source of money is questionable, though you merely said it was the inheritance your family left behind..."
"Then, you disappeared for a while and then returned to Wu Tan City."
"Three months later, a wandering Dou Grandmaster met you in the Primer Commercial Street and discovered your talent."
"Three months afterward, you defeated Xiao Yan... A genius of the Xiao Clan."
"Your favorite food is Chicken Noodle Soup."
"Your most disliked food is Cilantro."
Han Yuan smiled, "You even investigated those?"
"What kind of crime did I commit to make you dig so deeply?"
"You made Brother Xiao Yan cry..." The little girl grumbled unhappily. "You deserve to be punished!"
"Really?" Han Yuan stood up and faced the little girl. "A boy cries so badly that a girl must avenge him? How pathetic."
"Take that back!" The little girl roared in anger.
"B-Brother Xiao Yan is not pathetic!"
"He's the best!"
Han Yuan glanced at the hooded guardian behind the little girl and then chuckled, "Well, then let's do this fair and square."
"You wanted to avenge your brother, right?"
"Okay." The little girl."
Han Yuan grinned inside as a dark driving force finally resurfaced after a long time, "Very well, then, let's have a fair duel."
"You and me."
The hooded guardian frowned slightly, "Miss..."
"Shut up, I can handle this!" The little girl roared again in defiance.
"Yes, I wanted to avenge Brother Xiao Yan!"
"I will show you that he's not pathetic!"
"Follow me." Han Yuan casually walked to the balcony before jumping down, landing on the roof below, and then running to the small mountain full of trees nearby.
Behind Han Yuan are the little girl and her guardian, who unknowingly entered the abyss.