Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

"With just the two eighth-level martial saints in the South China Sea, it will be difficult to withstand this disaster."

"Not to mention... Jiang Wusheng is still seriously injured and has not yet recovered."

"What will you use to protect Yang Xian?"

The synthesized voice of the figure was devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

"You don't need to worry about that! We in Nanhai City have our own solutions!" Du Gu said gravely.

"We both know Yang Xian's value. We can't afford any mishaps on his part!" The virtual figure's voice remained unchanged, but the oppressive atmosphere suddenly intensified. "Have you forgotten what happened in Star City ten years ago?"

Ten years ago, Star City failed to guard the spatial rift, which led to a massive invasion by demons, and the city almost fell.

Fortunately, the Ninth Realm Martial God of China intervened and averted the crisis.

Even so, Star City was severely damaged and has not recovered to this day.

The surrounding cities were also affected to varying degrees.

Nanhai City is one of them.

"Of course we haven't forgotten, but we haven't lost the South China Sea yet!"

Du Gu stood ramrod straight. "Even if things really get to the worst, I have a way to deal with it!"

"Tell me about it." The virtual figure seemed to have become interested.

Du Gu leaned back slightly in his chair, his hands clasped together in front of his abdomen.

"Summon the God of War!"

He uttered three words calmly.

"Please summon the God of War of my China!"

The air was quiet for a moment.

"The God of War is elusive, appearing and disappearing like a dragon. Rumor has it that ten years ago, he was severely injured while protecting Star City." The synthesized voice of the virtual figure seemed to carry a hint of mockery. "Are you so certain that the God of War will definitely appear?"

"Of course!" Du Gu answered without the slightest hesitation.

He suddenly smiled, a smile that carried a profound meaning that the other person could not understand.

"It seems you haven't yet grasped the true core of China."

"This communication bypassed your ancestor to reach me, didn't it...?"

------

On the tree-lined paths of Chengwu University.

Nan Shunian followed Yang Xian, a lollipop dangling from her mouth, mumbling her complaints indistinctly.

"Senior Liang is a very kind person, but when will he be able to get rid of this forgetful habit?"

"Don't talk about others like that. Everyone has their little flaws," Yang Xian replied casually.

He actually found this senior quite interesting.

They're much easier to get along with than those arrogant geniuses.

"Oh?" Nan Shunian glanced at him with his dead fish eyes.

"For example... you like to lie, and you also flirt with other girls..."

"Ouch—! That hurts!"

Before she could finish speaking, a sharp flick landed on her forehead.

"If you can't speak properly, don't talk nonsense!" Yang Xian withdrew his hand impatiently. "Do you want a beating?"

"Tsk! They just love bullying people!" Nan Shunian muttered indignantly, covering her forehead.

Just then, Yang Xian stopped in his tracks.

Not far away, a familiar figure stood quietly, seemingly waiting for someone.

Her long, light blue hair cascaded smoothly over her shoulders, the strands shimmering softly in the sunlight.

With just the right amount of light makeup on her face, her already delicate features became even more exquisite.

She was wearing a pink dress with a cute bow at the chest.

Beneath the skirt were a pair of long, straight legs encased in white over-the-knee stockings, with a pink leg ring tied to one of them.

"Little...Little White?"

Yang Xian's breath caught in his throat for a moment.

Did this girl dress up specially for today? Did she even put on makeup?

I must say, she really does look...very pretty with this outfit on.

Just as Yang Xian was in a daze, the blue-haired girl also saw him and spoke blankly.

"Da Yang".

Her voice was still as soft and sweet as ever.

The blue-haired girl took a step and walked towards them, finally stopping in front of Yang Xian and standing obediently.

A pair of clear eyes looked at him quietly.

Nan Shunian looked at the stunningly beautiful girl in front of her, who seemed to have stepped out of an anime, then turned to look at Yang Xian, and the lollipop stick at the corner of her mouth curled up slightly.

"Tsk!"

"Yang Xian, I suddenly remembered that I need to feed the Gu worms I'm raising. I'm going back to my dorm to play games... oh no! I'm going to raise the Gu worms!"

"Bye-Bye!"

She waved her hand, slipped away faster than anyone else.

Only Yang Xian and Bai Chuyi remained at the scene.

The atmosphere became subtly awkward for a moment.

"noob."

Yang Xian composed himself and broke the silence first, "You look... really beautiful today."

That's the truth; she was so beautiful that he almost didn't recognize her.

Upon hearing this, Bai Chuyi's long eyelashes trembled.

"Um."

She responded softly, seemingly pleased with the compliment.

After a while, he added, "It was requested by the teacher."

"Teacher?" Yang Xian was taken aback. "Principal Huang?"

"Mm." Bai Chuyi nodded, her expression serious as if she were reporting a mission. "He said it's a holiday today, and he asked me to come find Da Yang..."

She stopped mid-sentence, seemingly trying to recall something.

Those clear eyes blinked somewhat blankly.

"Uh... about..."

"A date?" Yang Xian pressed.

"A...a...a date!" Bai Chuyi finally remembered the word and said it out slowly and deliberately, "Yes, a date!"

Yang Xian: "..."

He felt a throbbing sensation in his temples.

Dating?

What is that lecherous Principal Huang up to now?

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On the other side... on the rooftop of the teaching building in the distance.

Principal Huang was "watching" everything happening on the tree-lined path through his immense mental power, a fatherly smile of satisfaction on his face.

"Not bad, not bad!"

"Bai Chuyi truly lives up to her reputation as my student!"

"They got off to a great start right from the beginning! Straight to the point, no beating around the bush!"

He turned to look at his assistant Chen beside him, his face filled with undisguised smugness.

"Xiao Chen, you did a great job this time! That's a fantastic idea!"

Assistant Chen quickly bowed and said, "Not at all, it's all thanks to your excellent teaching, Principal. How could I possibly take credit for your work!"

"Hahaha!" Principal Huang waved his hand, full of pride:

"good!"

"Let's proceed as planned!"

"If Bai Chuyi can truly win over Yang Xian this time, I'll give you a huge credit!"