"Wow, so handsome!"
Xiao Wu exclaimed inwardly, her large, bright eyes fixed on Luo's long, narrow eyes, which shone like black gemstones.
Although Luo's appearance was exceptionally handsome, comparable to the most popular heartthrobs of her past life, his expression was as cold and aloof as an iceberg atop a snow-capped mountain, making him unapproachable.
However, this aloofness did not diminish Luo's charm; instead, it added a noble and mysterious aura to him, as if he were a prince of high status, high above and untouchable.
Furthermore, Luo's tall and slender figure, neither too fat nor too thin, and although his clothes were very simple, they were far better than Tang San's patched-up garments, further highlighting Luo's ethereal figure.
Xiao Wu secretly glanced around at all the boys in the dormitory and found that Luo was still the most handsome, far more handsome than Tang San, whom she had fought before.
At this moment, Wang Sheng suggested that everyone go to the cafeteria for lunch first. This suggestion was enthusiastically received by all the work-study students, and Luo quietly joined them.
Since Tang San and Xiao Wu had no money, Wang Sheng generously offered to treat them to meals for the next two days. Although Luo had some money on him, he didn't deliberately try to show off.
So, led by Wang Sheng, the twelve students from Dormitory 7 left the dormitory building in a grand procession, crossed the wide playground, and headed towards the college cafeteria.
However, just as they were about to reach the edge of the playground, they encountered a group of well-dressed students.
These students wore clean and tidy clothes, and it was clear at a glance that their family backgrounds were far superior to Luo and the other work-study students.
"Hey, isn't this Wang Sheng and the other work-study students? You penniless guys actually dared to come downstairs for a meal? Don't you usually scavenge for food in the trash?"
one of the students, who seemed to be the leader, mocked.
Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng immediately clenched his fists, glared angrily at the student who spoke, and demanded, "Xiao Chenyu, are you trying to start a fight?"
The student called Xiao Chenyu was about the same height as Wang Sheng. Although he still looked somewhat immature, it was clear he was an upperclassman.
He held his head high, looking at Wang Sheng and the others with disdain, his arrogant demeanor practically strutting in the air.
"You—"
Xiao Chenyu was about to say something when Luo suddenly stepped out from the work-study group, stood in front of the upperclassmen, and interrupted him:
"Looks like you upperclassmen look down on us work-study students, huh? How about this, I'll fight you one-on-one.
If you lose, from now on, you'll have to avoid me wherever I am and never appear before me again."
"If I lose, from now on I'll acknowledge you, Xiao Chenyu, as my boss and become your underling.
How about that? Pretty good offer, right? I think you, Xiao Chenyu, as a senior student, wouldn't refuse a freshman's challenge, would you?"
These words immediately drew laughter from Xiao Chenyu and his group. They couldn't help but look at the expressionless Luo, their smiles as if they were looking at a fool.
Even Wang Sheng and his group changed their expressions, all standing in front of Luo in astonishment, seemingly trying to persuade him to give up the challenge.
In normal understanding, a freshman who hasn't even acquired his first spirit ring yet, with a spirit power level of only a few levels at most, how could he possibly be a match for a senior student?
Not to mention Xiao Chenyu, a senior student who has undoubtedly already acquired his first spirit ring, with a spirit power level of at least eleven, far surpassing the strength of ordinary senior students.
Only Tang San and Xiao Wu stood motionless, arms crossed, appearing very calm, seemingly unconcerned about Luo's potential defeat.
Xiao Wu believed that since Luo was so handsome, he certainly wasn't stupid; his willingness to challenge a senior student several years his senior meant he must have some trump card.
Tang San's reasoning was similar to Xiao Wu's. Among all the children in Holy Soul Village, Luo and he were the only two who didn't play wildly with the other children, and they usually acted like mature adults.
Therefore, Tang San firmly believed that since Luo dared to take the initiative to challenge, he wouldn't do something without reason; he must have his own confidence.
Just as Wang Sheng was sweating profusely, pacing around like an ant on a hot pan, helpless and frustrated, Xiao Chenyu suddenly spoke up:
"Hahaha, since you, this arrogant freshman, are so eager to be my underling, then I, Boss Xiao, cannot let you down. Alright! I accept your challenge!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Chenyu suddenly summoned his Martial Soul, completing Martial Soul Possession.
"Xiao Chenyu, sixth-year student, Martial Soul—Wolf, Level 11 Battle Soul Master!"
Xiao Chenyu announced his information to everyone, a faint blue light emanating from his body, transforming him into a werewolf, glaring fiercely at the indifferent Luo, while a white soul ring appeared beneath his feet.
Facing the seemingly fierce Xiao Chenyu, Luo calmly summoned Yama, gripped the hilt of his sword with both hands, and said in a deep voice:
"Luo, a first-year student, martial soul - Yama, level seven soul warrior!"
Upon hearing Luo's words, the senior students burst into laughter, as if mocking Luo for being so overconfident.
"This is hilarious! A level seven Soul Warrior, not even a Soul Master, actually dares to challenge Boss Xiao, who's already a one-ring Soul Master!"
"Exactly! Let's watch the show! See how pathetic this work-study student looks after being easily defeated by Boss Xiao!"
"Hahaha, Boss Xiao, you'd better go easy on him. If you hurt this kid, it'll be a real problem!"
"By the way, look at his knife, why is it rusty? Why is his Martial Soul a rusty knife?"
"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter. This kid just mentioned Yama, I thought it was some amazing Martial Soul, but it turns out it's just a rusty knife!"
"Does he really think he can challenge Boss Xiao with a rusty knife Martial Soul? He's just overestimating himself!"
...
The mocking voices of the senior students kept coming. Wang Sheng felt he couldn't care less about anything else. He gritted his teeth, wanting to tell Luo to give up the challenge.
At worst, we can make him step forward and kowtow to Boss Xiao in public to apologize. We can't just stand by and watch Luo really become Boss Xiao's underling!
(End of Chapter)