Chapter 1027: I Went Easy on You Just Now!

Unlike the admiration of the crowd, after leaving the Artifact Refiner Guild, Zhang Xuan smiled lightly.

Originally, he only wanted to save a suicide victim, to prevent an innocent life from falling, but unexpectedly, he had inadvertently fulfilled his promise to the Golden Origin Cauldron, greatly increasing its strength, and even gained a talented artifact refiner as a student.

It could be said that this trip was absolutely worthwhile.

As for how Sun Jin would be dealt with, it no longer had anything to do with him.

Having personally exposed the other party's true face, it went without saying that he would face a painful price; the death penalty was certainly unavoidable.

Although he did not like killing, no matter how many false teachers like this were killed, he would not say a word.

When Zhang Xuan first came to this world, he had a mindset of indifference to matters that did not concern him, as long as it had nothing to do with him, he did not care what others did... But now, he had transformed into a true master teacher, bearing heavy responsibilities on his shoulders.

"By the way, I wonder if Teacher Luo is angry. I'd better hurry back and check..."

Just as he was about to return to his residence, he suddenly remembered that he had inadvertently offended Luo Ruoxin in the evening. Slapping his forehead, he hurried toward her place.

He had finally managed to get closer to her, and he did not want to be distanced again because of this.

Why was he so impatient? He had to go and grab her hand. He wondered if she was blaming him.

Full of inner conflict, Zhang Xuan quickened his pace. Before long, the courtyard where Luo Ruoxin lived appeared before him.

Before he even reached the entrance, he saw a young man walking straight toward him.

It was Feng Xun, the belligerent fellow from the War Teacher Hall who had always wanted to duel with him.

This guy had been fixated on the fact that the War Teacher Hall had lost to the Master Teacher Academy, and whenever he had free time, he would seek Zhang Xuan for a spar, causing him immense headaches.

Seeing him approaching, Zhang Xuan was about to find a place to hide when he noticed the other's eyes blazing with fervor.

"Dean Zhang, dare you compete with me? I will suppress my cultivation to match yours..."

He roared.

"I..." Zhang Xuan was full of distress.

He still had to rush to apologize to Luo Ruoxin, but judging by the other's demeanor, if he did not fight, it would be impossible to leave!

Previously, this guy had still considered his status and would not insist if Zhang Xuan disagreed. But today, he seemed to have taken the wrong medicine; he insisted on a duel, leaving Zhang Xuan utterly helpless.

"Fine, if you suppress your cultivation, I will compete with you. But let's keep it to a touch-and-go..."

Seeing the other's determination, Zhang Xuan knew it was unavoidable sooner or later. No longer refusing, he waved his hand and said lightly.

"Good!" Hearing that he finally agreed, Feng Xun's eyes lit up. His bones creaked as his cultivation dropped from the peak of Saint Domain三重 to the peak of Saint Consummate.

Boom!

With a roar, he charged straight at Zhang Xuan.

...

Time went back to when Zhang Xuan and Luo Ruoxin parted.

The girl's face was slightly flushed as she hurried back to her residence.

Having been alone all her life, she had never interacted with a man of similar age. Being touched by him made her feel at a loss.

After walking for a while, she couldn't help but look back, only to find that Zhang Xuan had not followed. She frowned, displeased.

She had seen fools, but never one so foolish.

She was just shy, not truly angry. Normally, anyone with a bit of emotional intelligence would have chased after her to apologize, taking the opportunity to improve their relationship, and she could have used that to ease the awkwardness. But this guy... had simply disappeared.

What a pig's brain!

The distance from the dining place to her residence was only a ten-minute walk, but she took nearly an hour to get there, and still there was no sign of him. Her pretty face turned red with anger.

"Teacher Luo!"

Before she reached her residence, she saw Mu Shi waiting outside.

"Hmm? What is it?" She frowned.

"It's like this: we just received news that a king of the Heterodox Spirit Tribe might have infiltrated this ruin, so... could Teacher Luo refrain from entering?"

After a moment's hesitation, Mu Shi said.

"What, are you trying to order me?" Luo Ruoxin's face darkened.

"I... dare not!"

Mu Shi was startled.

"Then don't!"

Luo Ruoxin waved her hand and was about to push open the door to enter when she heard hurried footsteps from behind. A young man approached.

It was Feng Xun from the War Teacher Hall.

From the moment he first saw Luo Ruoxin, he was struck by her beauty and had always wanted to find a chance to approach her, but she never gave him any opportunity. Thinking that tomorrow they would enter the ruin, and whether they would return alive was unknown, he could no longer restrain himself and rushed over.

"Teacher Luo..."

Seeing the girl's back, he couldn't help calling out.

Although Luo Ruoxin had disguised her appearance, and Feng Xun could not see through it, even disguised she was a beauty among beauties, no less than Hu Yaoyao and others. No wonder he was infatuated.

"I have something to tell you..."

Luo Ruoxin turned around: "Speak!"

"Here?" Feng Xun glanced at Mu Shi not far away, then at their location, full of embarrassment.

Seeing that he was unwilling to speak, Luo Ruoxin ignored him and was about to push open the door to enter the courtyard.

"Alright... I'll say it!"

Knowing that once she entered her residence, it would be difficult to speak again, Feng Xun gritted his teeth: "I don't know why, but from the first moment I saw you, I was captivated... Teacher Luo, would you be willing to walk the path of cultivation with me?"

He had always been straightforward, unwilling to hide his feelings, and spoke directly without any concealment.

"See the guest out!"

Thinking she was going to say something, Luo Ruoxi waved her hand and stepped into the courtyard upon hearing this.

"Teacher Luo... I haven't finished yet..."

Unexpectedly, she turned and left without a word. Feng Xun, anxious, was about to rush forward, but after one step, he was blocked by Teacher Mu.

"War Teacher Feng, please go back!"

"I..." Feng Xun was full of urgency.

"Alright, Teacher Luo didn't even let you in the door, that already shows her attitude. Don't you understand yet?" Seeing he wouldn't give up, Teacher Mu frowned.

Feng Xun felt as if doused with cold water.

Indeed, he had already said his piece, yet she still hadn't let him in, clearly indicating her stance—she simply didn't like him. Continuing to pester would only bring humiliation.

"Sorry for the intrusion..."

Understanding this, he felt deeply disappointed and walked back with a dejected look. Before he had gone far, he saw Zhang Xuan hurrying over.

"This guy seems pretty close to Teacher Luo... Could she have rejected me because of him?"

A thought sprang up, and he could no longer suppress it. He shifted his body and blocked the other's path, leading to the scene encountered earlier.

...

Zhang Xuan, naturally unaware that the other had come to confess to Luo Ruoxi, now saw him suppressing his cultivation to match his own and felt quite embarrassed.

To be honest, fighting someone at the same level... was really too bullying!

However, since this guy had made such a request, not obliging him... would be even more embarrassing!

"Lie down for me!"

With a roar, Feng Xun approached, his fist thrusting straight forward.

Earlier, he had heard from Liao Chong and others that this young man had a profound understanding of martial techniques. Competing in skill would surely be futile, so he might as well rely on speed!

In the world of martial arts, nothing is unbreakable except speed!

Speed was his forte. As long as he pushed it to the limit, coupled with his far superior combat awareness, he was confident he would win!

Whoosh!

His fist carried immense pressure, as if about to crush the air, and in the blink of an eye, it reached Zhang Xuan's face.

He expected the young man to panic at his lightning speed, but instead found him... helplessly stretching his arms.

At a critical moment in battle, instead of dodging or counterattacking, he stretched? What did he mean?

Just as he was wondering, he saw the other finish stretching and then bring his palm down, as if swatting a greedy, insatiable fly.

Smack!

Feng Xun tumbled backward, his face red from the slap.

The other's palm seemed to possess some magic; no matter how he dodged, he couldn't evade it.

"Damn it!" A dignified War Teacher, slapped flying—his frustration was understandable. Just as he was about to charge again, he saw the other helplessly wave his hand: "How about we call it quits? Let's stop fighting..."

"How can we stop without a clear winner?" Seeing the other's attitude as if granting charity, Feng Xun grew even angrier. With another roar, he charged again.

The next moment, he found himself with the other's left arm around his neck, while his right hand kept slapping his face.

The next moment, Feng Xun lay on the ground, Zhang Xuan straddling his back, slapping him left and right like plucking cotton.

The next next moment, the talented War Teacher lay on the ground clutching his head, while Zhang Xuan stood in front, kicking him repeatedly.

...

"Let's stop. I think you should admit defeat..."

Ten minutes later, looking at Feng Xun, now swollen and bruised all over with no good spot left, Zhang Xuan couldn't bring himself to continue.

Although he had held back, the other was just too weak; fighting him gave no sense of accomplishment.

Ignoring him, Zhang Xuan shook his head, knocked on the door, and entered Luo Ruoxi's courtyard.

The girl still hadn't slept, standing in the hall lost in thought, while Teacher Mu stood not far from her, looking respectful.

"Just now I..."

Hesitating, Zhang Xuan didn't know how to begin.

"Please go back! I need to rest..." Luo Ruoxi waved her hand.

"Uh..." Seeing he had been shown the door as soon as he arrived, Zhang Xuan didn't know what to do and couldn't help looking at Teacher Mu.

"Uncle Master, just now Feng Xun confessed and was sent away. Teacher Luo is in a bad mood..." Teacher Mu hesitated, then said as if reminding him.

"Confessed?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

"Yes." Teacher Mu nodded.

"Wait a moment, I'll step out!"

Stamping his foot, Zhang Xuan strode outside.

"Wait a moment?"

Teacher Mu was startled.

"Mm, I was a bit lenient in the fight with Feng Xuan just now. I'll go beat him up again..."

Zhang Xuan walked out, and before long, from outside the courtyard came the miserable screams of the War Teacher Hall's genius.

He had already been beaten badly and hadn't had time to leave; now, how could he withstand the vigorous Zhang Xuan?

"This violates the rules..."

Blinking, Teacher Mu muttered.

Before he finished speaking, he saw the girl not far away, her eyes curving into crescents, unable to hold back, she burst out laughing with a "pfft."