“Ku Mu, are you really sure about this?” As they were about to go downstairs, Mi Xiaobao still couldn’t believe it and kept repeatedly confirming with Lian Qiguang.
“If you don’t want to, you can refuse.” Lian Qiguang had both hands in his pockets, looking down expressionlessly as he walked forward.
“No, it’s not that…” Mi Xiaobao felt dizzy, as if happiness had come too suddenly. “I just can’t believe it. After all, Ku Mu, you’re so strong. I’m afraid we’ll be dragging you down.”
“You won’t.” After everything that needs to be done is done, I’ll ditch you all.
“Ku Mu…”
Lian Qiguang’s steps suddenly stopped. Mi Xiaobao, who had been closely following behind him, braked hard to avoid crashing.
Mi Xiaobao poked his head out and followed Lian Qiguang’s gaze.
A hundred meters ahead, Qiu Limuo stood there wearing a black coat, arms crossed, blocking their path. The wind lifted the hem of his clothing, and the tight line of his lips added a cold sharpness.
“Qiu Limuo?” Mi Xiaobao exclaimed in a low voice.
As if startled by the sound, Qiu Limuo slowly lowered his arms, turned, and walked toward them. Lian Qiguang’s expression remained unchanged, his eyes still dead calm.
Qiu Limuo stopped two steps away from him and spoke indifferently.
“Within ten days, please advise.”
“I will.” Lian Qiguang replied flatly, then walked past him without looking. Qiu Limuo showed no reaction either, turning to follow behind.
Mi Xiaobao stood frozen in place, mouth open, staring at their backs. What… what was going on??? Two top fighters in one class teaming up?!
At the departure grounds, the area was already packed with students. The appearance of Lian Qiguang and Qiu Limuo immediately drew attention. After all, neither of them were easy characters.
Everyone still remembered Lian Qiguang’s ruthless, blood-soaked decisiveness in the training grounds—just thinking about it sent chills down their spines. Qiu Limuo, on the other hand, had always been mysterious since entering the academy, almost nonexistent in presence. Yet anyone who tried to trouble him had disappeared, while he continued walking alone through the academy as if nothing happened.
“You’re here?” Qing Yi stepped forward, followed by Feng Qingyang and Lan Qi.
“Qiu Limuo?” Lan Qi’s eyes flashed with surprise when he noticed the black figure behind Lian Qiguang.
“Qiu Limuo is teaming with us this time.” Mi Xiaobao, who had rushed over, explained while panting.
Everyone was even more shocked. With Lian Qiguang already as a weapon-level existence, now another Qiu Limuo was added—this was too sudden.
“Xiao Guang.” A gentle voice sounded as Ji Renlin walked over under the admiring gazes of the crowd.
Lian Qiguang glanced at him expressionlessly and then looked away.
Ji Renlin’s eyes flickered with suppressed resentment, but his face remained gentle.
“Xiao Guang, we’re about to depart. Are you ready?”
“….” Lian Qiguang looked up at the sky blankly. Probably ready. He had packed a lot of meat in his space.
“Senior Ji, do you need something?” Qing Yi stepped forward, blocking him.
Ji Renlin’s expression stiffened slightly, then he smiled.
“Classmate, Xiao Guang and I are already teammates.”
Qing Yi sneered. “Seems like Senior doesn’t know—we’re all teammates with Lian Qiguang too.”
The crowd was stunned again.
Ji Renlin’s face darkened.
“Xiao Guang, you promised to team with me. Are you going back on your word?”
Before Qing Yi could respond, a girl ran over and grabbed Ji Renlin’s arm. “Senior Ji, you’re so slow! Isn’t it just some useless trash?”
Behind her, seven others arrived.
Ji Renlin’s expression turned even more unpleasant.
Qing Yi scoffed. “Oh, now I get it. So Senior Ji already gathered his group.”
The argument escalated rapidly.
“Xiao Guang, this training could be dangerous. My friends are all top students—you’ll be safe with us.”
Qing Yi immediately replied, “Our captain said we already have six people. Four spots left. If Senior Ji wants in, he can join—but only as a subordinate.”
“Subordinate?!”
The tension snapped.
“Shut up! Let’s fight then!”
“Try us!”
Two groups faced each other.
The air was already on the verge of explosion.