Inside Yuehai Cottage.
Lin Xian lay on the bed with his eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
In reality, his consciousness had already entered the card space.
Timing it carefully, he activated the omnidirectional, blind-spot-free Privacy Recorder.
Everything that happened on the back mountain was captured in full.
As expected of the Clear Sky Douluo.
Even watching from a recording, the oppressive aura of a Titled Douluo was unmistakable.
But what Lin Xian felt wasn't fear—
It was longing.
If he could one day break through to that level… just how powerful would he become?
At that point, he wouldn't need to follow rules anymore.
He would be the one who makes them.
And all of that required only one thing:
Strength.
After saving the recording, Lin Xian exited the card space.
The mental strain quickly caught up to him, and before long, he fell into a deep sleep.
---
Early the next morning, he was forced awake.
Zhu Zhuqing stood beside the bed, clearly having no intention of letting him sleep in.
"We agreed to gather this morning."
"I know… I know…"
Lin Xian really didn't want to get up.
It had been a long time since he woke up this early.
Still, under Zhu Zhuqing's insistence, he got up, washed, and headed out with her.
"Let's check the cafeteria," he said lazily. "Maybe there's something decent to eat."
Zhu Zhuqing shot him a glance.
"Don't get your hopes up. With conditions like this, the food won't be much better."
Even so, the two walked along the village path together.
Before long, they spotted Ning Rongrong hurrying toward them.
"Are you going to the cafeteria?" she asked.
"Yeah."
"Then I'll come with you. I'll definitely get lost on my own."
"Sure."
Just like that, their duo became a trio.
---
As they walked, Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke:
"Zhuqing, I left some luggage in your room. If you need it, I can move it out."
Zhu Zhuqing waved her hand.
"It's fine. I probably won't be using that room anyway."
"Okay… thank you!"
But as she said it, Zhu Zhuqing felt something slightly off.
Ning Rongrong's tone… carried a hint of awkwardness.
Lin Xian noticed too—
…but said nothing.
---
Not long after, they saw a fight ahead.
Tang San and a chubby boy were locked in battle.
Flames clashed against vines.
Fire clearly suppressed grass—Tang San was being pushed back.
"What's going on?" Lin Xian asked. "Starting a fight this early?"
Xiao Wu, who had been watching intently, turned around.
She ignored Lin Xian, but immediately went to stand beside Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.
The three girls naturally grouped together.
"That fat guy is disgusting," Xiao Wu said angrily.
"He tried to force himself on a village girl in broad daylight. Little San is teaching him a lesson."
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly.
"That kind of thing… happening here?"
Xiao Wu nodded firmly.
"I was the big sister at Nuoding Academy for six years. I can't stand this kind of behavior."
Lin Xian glanced at the fight again.
"Still… Tang San seems to be getting suppressed."
---
Just as Tang San prepared to escalate the fight—
Dai Mubai suddenly appeared and forcibly separated the two.
"What are you doing? Fighting this early in the morning?"
Xiao Wu crossed her arms.
"None of your business! We're definitely teaching this Fatty a lesson!"
Dai Mubai sighed.
"There's a misunderstanding."
He then explained everything.
The "victim" girl—Cuicui—was actually Ma Hongjun's girlfriend.
It wasn't harassment…
…it was a side effect of his martial spirit.
His邪火 (evil fire) caused uncontrollable urges, which had already driven several girlfriends away.
"So that's the situation," Dai Mubai finished.
The three girls' faces flushed slightly.
Xiao Wu snorted.
"All your spirits are so weird."
Dai Mubai laughed.
"Well, this is a monster academy."
"Fatty's strength is actually quite good. If he solves his problem, he'll improve quickly."
As he spoke, he casually slung an arm over Tang San and Ma Hongjun's shoulders, pulling them closer.
Tang San didn't resist.
After all, Dai Mubai had shown goodwill before.
And Ma Hongjun's strength had earned his respect.
"Looks like Teacher was right…" Tang San thought. "This place really gathers monsters."
---
Watching Tang San leave with them, Xiao Wu stomped her foot.
"Let's go eat."
---
The so-called cafeteria was just a deal with the village.
A few villagers handled meals—simple, but filling.
Lin Xian grabbed a tray and led Zhu Zhuqing to the back corner.
Ning Rongrong followed without hesitation.
On the other side, Dai Mubai sat with Tang San and Ma Hongjun.
Xiao Wu hesitated… but still sat nearby, unwilling to be too far from Tang San.
---
Ma Hongjun leaned toward Dai Mubai and whispered:
"Boss Dai, what's wrong with you today? Your charm dropped or something? Those two beauties didn't even look at you."
His eyes kept drifting toward Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.
One cold and alluring.
The other sweet and delicate.
Dai Mubai's expression darkened.
"Shut up."
Ma Hongjun grinned.
"You used to brag about three dates a day. Why so quiet now?"
Dai Mubai shot him a cold glare.
"Say one more word and I'll shut you up myself."
Ma Hongjun shrugged, unconcerned.
"What reputation do you even have left?"
---
Meanwhile, Tang San gradually joined their conversation.
Xiao Wu sat quietly to the side.
Watching him get along so naturally with them…
She felt a little uncomfortable.
But she said nothing.
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