Chapter 16: Battle! (First update, seeking collection and recommendation!)

  With his eyes closed, smelling the faint scent of herbs, feeling the rolling heat of the pool water, and seeing that those guys were no longer paying attention to him, Chen Huan pretended to be calm, but he could no longer suppress it, and his clear face unknowingly showed a thick anger.

  He thought that by becoming a disciple of the Xiao family, his family would be able to live in peace and happiness, and would no longer be bullied. But from the moment he entered the Xiao family, he began to suffer from Xiao Jihuan's inexplicable oppression. What mistake had he made? Chen Huan didn't understand, was it just because of Xiao Jihuan's good feelings towards him that he was so ruthless?

  Chen Hao, although born into a poor family, had experienced the ups and downs of life earlier than most children, making him more mature in mind. However, he was only twelve years old after all, and had no concept of romantic love in his heart. To him, Xiao Jie Yan was just an angelically beautiful girl who evoked some vague good feelings in him, nothing more.

  In his childhood, due to the cruelty of a bully, he brought heavy blows to his family, and Chen Huan's blood was suppressed for many years. For many years, he had developed the habit of tolerating everything.

  All the other disciples had swords, he didn't, he endured; He was supposed to be first but was ranked last and lived in the worst dormitory, he endured; Others started practicing, but he was made to enter the school alone, he endured; At meal times, only a little food was served to him, he also endured!

  For Chen Huan, who came from a poor background and had suffered a lot, these were nothing, he could endure them all!

  Because he is still a disciple of the Xiao family, as long as he is a disciple of the Xiao family, he believes that through his own efforts, one day when he has enough strength, these situations will disappear, and what needs to be repaid must be repaid!

  But now, Chen Huan was truly furious.

  If it weren't for his superhuman hearing, if it weren't for his intelligence far surpassing that of his peers, if it weren't for his innate cleverness and meticulousness...

  So today may be his last day in Xiao's house, and even if Old Man Xiao is afraid, he won't be able to save him.

  He had barely brought a glimmer of hope for his family, only to have it strangled in the cradle.

  He will once again return to his past poverty, back to when he was nothing!

  This has already exceeded Chen Hao's tolerance!

  Unbeknownst to him, a surge of anger quietly rose on his face, and his normally clear and refined complexion actually emitted a hint of coldness. He couldn't even control his own breathing, which became low and urgent.

  "What's wrong, little brother?" Just then, Xiao Jishan noticed Chen Hao's abnormality. He furrowed his brow and gazed at Chen Hao with a hint of concern, asking.

  "I'm fine." Chen Hao, who was immersed in anger, was suddenly awakened and saw Xiao Jishan's concerned gaze, and hurriedly said in a low voice.

  "Tell me, brother, what's going on?" Xiao Jishan raised an eyebrow, and a faint red glow flashed in his eyes, symbolizing the power of a fifth-grade warrior. He gazed at Chen Huan again and asked. He could see the anger burning on Chen Huan's face, despite Chen Huan trying to suppress it. However, how could he hide it from Xiao Jishan? Although Xiao Jishan seemed rough and bold, he was actually a man with a subtle mind, born and raised in the Xiao family, educated and trained since childhood. With his literary and martial skills, he was skilled at observing words and expressions, recognizing people's characters, and was not someone ordinary young men could compare to.

  It's natural to see through Chen Hao's lies.

  "Brother, I'm really fine." Chen Hao said stubbornly.

  Chen Hao, although having a good impression of Xiao Jishan's straightforward personality and not looking down on his senior brother at all, did not think that his own affairs should implicate others, nor did he have any expectation of letting Xiao Jishan help him.

  Do it yourself!

  Mind your own business!

  "Are they bullying you?" Xiao Jishan suddenly looked calmly at the few people under Xiao Jihans' hand, his eyes piercingly staring at Chen Huan, and said in a low voice.

  "Chen Hao was slightly startled: 'Senior brother... how did you know?'"

  When Chen Huan spoke, Xiao Jishan's serious and solemn expression slowly revealed a hint of a smile. He said in a low voice: "I knew it the moment you went to the bathhouse. Although you were by my side, your thoughts were elsewhere, weren't they? And the way they looked at you was enough. What did they do to you? Tell me, brother!"

  Chen Hao didn't expect Xiao Jishan to be so formidable. Looking at Xiao Jishan's genuine concern and sincerity, Chen Hao told him about the despicable things those guys had done to him earlier. Before Chen Hao could finish speaking, Xiao Jishan was already seething with anger, itching to go beat up those scoundrels immediately. However, his expression didn't change in the slightest, still patiently listening to Chen Hao finish what he had to say. The two of them continued their conversation as calmly as before, because they both knew that those guys were watching them.

  When Xiao Jishan heard Chen Huan's solution, the anger in his heart did not decrease at all, but his gaze towards Chen Huan changed slightly. A strange smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth. After glancing at the key number on Chen Huan's wrist, he said softly: "Little brother, you are very clever, but you are too kind-hearted. Don't say anything and don't move, wait for your elder brother to come back!"

  "Big Brother! I'll handle my own affairs myself!" Chen Hao said hastily, he didn't want to implicate Xiao Jishan because he was clear about Xiao Jihan's strength, not only his title as the number one genius of the Ji generation, but also his ability to mobilize the Six Elders and others to suppress him. Therefore, he didn't think Xiao Jishan could be a match for Xiao Jihan. That's why he had said earlier that those guys were trying to frame him, without mentioning Xiao Jihan's suppression of him.

  "Don't worry, I'm not going to beat them up, don't move! Don't speak!" Xiao Jishan smiled slightly and said in a low voice. After finishing speaking, he walked out of the pool with a "splash" sound, his robust and strong body appearing even more majestic at this moment.

  Xiao Jishan's expression was normal and he walked towards the locker room.

  ……

  "Heh heh, Kishima's gone, it'll be more convenient for us later." someone said from afar, gazing at this group of people.

  "Just keep an eye on that kid."

  ……

  A few minutes later, Xiao Jishan returned to Chen Huan's side with a sly smile on his face and jumped into the pool again. He suddenly stretched out his hand in front of Chen Huan and said, "Little brother, take a sniff!"

  "What's wrong?" Chen Hao was somewhat stunned and didn't understand.

  "Hmm, smell it and see if there's any smell. Dammit, I accidentally got some on my hand, and I've washed it several times already..." Xiao Jishan said in a low voice.

  "Big brother, it doesn't taste like anything... what's gotten on your hands?"

  "Haha, it's better if there's no trouble. You'll know soon enough. Hehe! It's about time we left too. You go first, I'll follow after you, don't worry, with Brother Shi around, those scoundrels won't dare to hurt you."

  "No, brother. Don't interfere, they can't hurt me. I'm not afraid of being beaten, I want to beat them!" Chen Hao suddenly said firmly and stood up from the pool, imitating Xiao Jishan's expression and tone: "Don't care about me, don't speak!"

  Chen Hao finished speaking and walked to the small pool, rinsed his face with a basin, and stepped towards the dressing room. With each step, the anger in him rose a little more!

  The blood that had been suppressed for years and hidden in the bone marrow was ignited bit by bit!

  Xiao Jishan stared at the thin but determined figure in shock, his eyes filled with astonishment!

  Aura, that's it, aura!

  That was an aura he had never possessed before!

  "Good kid, indeed not simple! Brother's vision is really accurate......" Xiao Jishan was stunned for a moment before a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, thinking to himself. Seeing those guys quickly following him out, Xiao Jishan also walked out quickly.

  ……

  "Alright, you little brat, how dare you steal our things?"

  Just as Chen Huan was putting on those wet shorts, a group of naked guys suddenly rushed into the narrow corridor of the locker room, shouting loudly and charging towards Chen Huan. They didn't even glance at their own lockers.

  Several boys who were covering their noses and dressing up were suddenly frightened, looking towards the newcomer in a flurry, and hastily hid to one side.

  At this time, a foul smell, like the smell of shit, permeated the entire passageway and even the whole dressing room.

  If you didn't know this was a dressing room, people who just walked in would definitely think they had entered a toilet, the stench is overwhelming!

  But those who were eager to teach Chen Huan a lesson didn't care about this. Their goal was only one, and that was to severely punish Chen Huan!

  Just as they were rushing towards Chen Hao, a tall youth appeared behind them, blocking the entrance of the passageway.

  This young man was indeed Xiao Jishan. However, he didn't make a move, and now wasn't the time for him to do so. Firstly, Chen Huan's firm words had made it impossible for him to act; secondly, he really wanted to see what this unusual young man would do next.

  Although he was clear that facing a group of people much older and stronger than him would only end in him getting beaten, Chen Huan still wanted to take a look.

  Of course, when he strikes, he will naturally strike without mercy. For scum, he has never shown any mercy!

  Chen Hao suddenly turned around, without a hint of surprise. His originally delicate face was filled with coldness at this moment. His slender figure, before those guys rushed to his side, not only didn't dodge but instead let out a low and powerful roar, and charged forward fiercely...

  Chen Hao's move was beyond everyone's expectation!

  Those scoundrels thought that Chen Huan would shrink into a ball and let them bully him, while Xiao Jishan thought that the clever Chen Huan would hide in a corner and use the most advantageous position to fight them to the death.

  However, Chen Hao suddenly bowed his head and rushed out at an incredible speed!

  This is the most commonly used kung fu "Iron Head Skill" when kids with no martial arts foundation at all fight!

  Xiao Jishan was shocked!

  Shocked by Chen Hao's self-destructive attack method, even more shocked by Chen Hao's speed!

  That speed is not something a young cultivator who has just started practicing can possess. Even if he wants to stop, it's too late!

  "Boom!"

  "Ah——!"

  A loud crash was followed by a blood-curdling scream that echoed throughout the locker room.

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