Wayne and the others were first stunned by Zhong Shenxiu’s words, then immediately enveloped in what could only be described as "ecstasy." They hadn't expected, as Vidd had hinted, that they were truly going to settle scores with those people!
What an unconventional teacher, taking students along to fight—surely, there couldn't be another teacher in the world like Zhong Shenxiu!
One hundred scrolls for each person—what kind of concept was that? To put it mildly, it would absolutely throw "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" into complete chaos!
"Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" was nearly fifty li away from "Jialikun Martial Arts Academy." Zhong Shenxiu and his group proceeded on foot; they weren't in a hurry, and besides, the later the hour, the darker and quieter the night, the better for this sort of business!
As if to complement Zhong Shenxiu’s undertaking, it was a moonless, windy night. The cool breeze rustled through their clothes and hair, leaving everyone feeling invigorated, not tired in the slightest!
No one spoke; it seemed any word spoken now would destroy the palpable atmosphere!
Wayne felt more and more that having someone like Zhong Shenxiu as their teacher was truly a great fortune. That he would personally stand up for them, righting their wrongs—it reminded him of the first time he met Zhong Shenxiu and Robin, though back then, they were standing up for Rhys at his home!
Who would have thought that in just about two months, Wayne, the former victim, would now be the one being defended? The contrast between then and now was simply immense!
However, what occupied Wayne’s thoughts more now was how he would settle the score with those few individuals later; he was determined to make them fully experience the power of the scrolls!
Daisy gazed at the two small, indistinct dark figures walking ahead, and a profound sense of security bloomed in her heart.
She knew that their excursion would turn "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" upside down, and she knew they would face ferocious counterattacks from the academy, yet she felt no fear at this moment. As long as those two small figures were leading the way, she dared to follow them through mountains of blades and seas of fire!
Vidd, meanwhile, felt a surge of inexplicable emotion. Since following Zhong Shenxiu, his fate had completely changed. No one looked down on him anymore, nor did anyone call him useless. Even within the "Dark Chamber of Commerce," everyone treated him with great kindness, allowing him to experience the warmth of a home for the very first time!
Furthermore, his mother, now an official employee of the "Dark Chamber of Commerce," lived a life hundreds of times better than before. All of this was thanks to Zhong Shenxiu; Vidd would never forget this great kindness!
Now, Zhong Shenxiu was like a guardian protecting his children; after they had been bullied, he hadn't uttered a single word of reprimand but instead led them out to settle the score!
...
The night grew deeper. None of them knew how long they had walked; they were all lost in their own thoughts, showing no sign of the tension that should precede a battle!
It might be unbelievable to outsiders, but the thought that they planned to cause trouble at "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" with just these few people was tantamount to walking right into a beating!
Yet, anyone who truly knew Zhong Shenxiu would only think: This time, "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" is in for disaster!
Zhong Shenxiu was just that kind of person—appearing unapproachable on the surface, but if anyone dared harm those around him, he would never let it go unanswered!
You like playing with scrolls? Fine, this time, we’ll play to your heart’s content and see who truly masters the game!
Setting aside the hundred scrolls each for Wayne and the others, Zhong Shenxiu and Robin carried countless more formidable scrolls, most of which were non-saleable items, their power undoubtedly multiplied manifold!
Finally, they spotted the grand gates of "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" from a distance. The first impression was one of grandeur and overt display!
Though the night was dark, the grounds of "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" were brightly lit. Many students were still awake, clustered in pairs, gravitating toward any area with dimmer light—likely young lovers enjoying the evening!
The security protocols at "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy" were as stringent as those at "Jialikun Martial Arts Academy." Ordinary outsiders needed to register at the guardhouse, and anyone of unknown provenance would be barred entry!
Students entering or leaving were required to show their school emblem or ID card; otherwise, they too would be stopped, as it was impossible for the security personnel to memorize every student from so many academies!
"Halt!" As Zhong Shenxiu and his group proceeded inward, a voice suddenly rang out, sharp in the deep silence of the night.
Zhong Shenxiu glanced dismissively at the few guards approaching. While others might perceive them as strong, to Zhong Shenxiu, they were no different from bean sprouts!
However, this time, Zhong Shenxiu didn't plan to act himself. He intended to have a thorough game using those scrolls, ensuring everyone here understood that arrogance required capital!
Perhaps some might ask, wouldn't expending so many scrolls be a waste—aren't those money?
Was Zhong Shenxiu short on funds? Clearly not!
And as for these scrolls, hundreds upon hundreds were mass-produced every hour. Even expending a few was no concern, precisely because Zhong Shenxiu had the capital!
Moreover, this incident might just cause the "Dark Chamber of Commerce's" scrolls to sell like hotcakes, as Zhong Shenxiu was about to demonstrate their true destructive power to the world!
In just this brief moment, three guards had approached. They scrutinized Zhong Shenxiu's party for a moment before stating gruffly, "Why are you back so late? Produce your respective student IDs!"
The nerve of him, mistaking Zhong Shenxiu's group for students of "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy"!
"Move aside!" Zhong Shenxiu said coldly. Since they were here to settle a score, there was no need to offer pleasantries.
Uh—
The guards were taken aback by Zhong Shenxiu’s retort. However, because he looked like a child, they dismissed it as childish babbling and ignored it, urging Wayne and the others again, "Stop dawdling, quickly present your student IDs!"
Wayne and the others all turned to look at Zhong Shenxiu, and the atmosphere grew tense.
The guards sensed the shift in the mood and became instantly vigilant. Just then, they caught a glimpse of the little girl taking something out and tossing it casually toward them.
Due to the darkness and the backlighting where the guards stood, they only saw a small object being thrown, failing to discern what it was.
Assuming it was some form of identification, they quickly reached out to catch it. However, as the object neared, they finally realized what it was: a scroll, and worse, one that had already been opened!
The three were startled simultaneously. It was too late to withdraw their hands or retreat. They felt a sudden, immensely powerful gust of wind instantly spiral them into the sky; where they landed, no one could say!
Wayne and the others were dumbfounded. Although they knew they were there for retribution, they never imagined Robin would silently unleash a scroll without even the slightest premonition!
"Now you know how to use a scroll?" Zhong Shenxiu turned back to glance at Wayne and the others, then, without waiting for an answer, continued walking straight into the academy!
Since the previous commotion had drawn attention, more guards emerged to investigate the situation!
"What happened?"
"Why did I hear screams?"
"You few over there, stop! What exactly just occurred?"
However, the only answer they received was another scroll, this one tossed by Robin.
Instantly, countless fireballs rained down from the sky like meteorites, slamming directly onto the guards' location—the main gate!
The swordsmen reacted quickly enough; the moment the rain of fire formed, they scattered far away, watching the fireballs descend!
"Boom~~ Boom~~ Boom~~!"
Flames erupted, stone fragments flew, and the main gate was utterly demolished!
The quiet night was officially broken!
The guards stared blankly at their destroyed gate, then dumbly at Zhong Shenxiu and his group walking in!
It was utterly shocking. None of them could believe someone dared to cause trouble right at the main entrance of "Diliggan Martial Arts Academy"—were they tired of living?
At this point, more people were already converging on the scene, many of them curious students attracted by the earth-shattering noise!
"Stop! Take one more step and don't blame us for being impolite!" one guard suddenly shouted.
But Zhong Shenxiu would have to be possessed to listen to him!
These guards exchanged glances and then charged toward Zhong Shenxiu's group in unison...
"Boom~~ Boom~~" Several more loud noises echoed, and these guards were actually blasted backward with greater speed than they charged forward!
Wayne and the others all turned to look at Daisy, who was staring blankly ahead. That scroll she threw—in her mind, it was only supposed to momentarily impede the guards. How could it possess such monstrous power, blasting them away entirely?
"I... I..." Daisy stammered as everyone looked at her.
Just then, several figures, concealed by the smoke, shot forward with extreme speed, reaching the vicinity of Zhong Shenxiu's group in the blink of an eye!
These were the guards who hadn't been blown away earlier!
But no matter how fast they were, they couldn't outrun the little freak, Zhong Shenxiu. With a casual wave of his hand, an unremarkable small scroll shot out to meet them!
A burst of black light flared, strikingly vivid against the surrounding illumination.
The guards enveloped by the black light suddenly halted. Then, an unbelievable scene unfolded: they began savagely fighting each other!
From the start of the brawl to all the guards losing the ability to fight, the entire engagement lasted less than five minutes!
Subsequently, Zhong Shenxiu's group continued deeper. After walking only a short distance, Zhong Shenxiu abruptly stopped, and that signature smile reappeared on his lips.
It seemed a big fish was about to arrive! (!)