Douro Continent

Chapter 24 My name is Xiao Wu, the "Wu" in "dancing" (Part 1)

Wang Sheng pulled aside a student in front of the bed and sat down next to Tang San without ceremony. "Tang San, you defeated me. From now on, you are the leader of our Seventh Dormitory."

Tang San quickly waved his hand and said, "I'm here to learn."

Wang Sheng said seriously, "This is the rule: whoever has the strongest fist is the boss. Do you think being the boss is easy? I'm not being modest. Look." As he spoke, he pulled open the sleeves of his school uniform.

Tang San was shocked to see that there were seven or eight purplish-blue bruises on his arms.

Wang Sheng smiled wryly and said, "This was done yesterday when I first arrived at the academy. We work-study students all come from poor families, and students from other dormitories often bully the people in Dormitory 7. As the leader of the dormitory, I have to stand up for my brothers. I couldn't be happier to pass this responsibility on to you."

The other students nodded, looking at Tang San with a glimmer of hope on their faces.

A sense of justice is a fundamental element of chivalry. Protecting the weak is naturally included in this. Tang San received countless lessons in this regard during his time at the Tang Sect, so he didn't refuse any longer. "Alright then. I won't stand by and watch my roommates get bullied."

Just then, a clear voice came from outside, "Is this Dormitory Seven?"

Everyone looked towards the doorway at the same time, their eyes widening in surprise.

A pretty young girl stood at the doorway, appearing to be about the same age and height as Tang San. Her delicate face was fair with a rosy glow, her tender features resembling a ripe peach, making one want to take a bite. Although her clothes were very simple, they looked impeccably neat.

Her long, black hair was styled into a scorpion braid that reached past her hips. Her large, watery eyes shone with curiosity. She was also holding a brand-new school uniform in her hands.

The students in the dormitory were all boys, and when they suddenly saw such a beautiful little girl appear, they all stared in disbelief.

Tang San couldn't help but whisper to Wang Sheng, "Can men and women stay together here?"

Wang Sheng nodded, also lowering his voice, and said, "Everyone's still a kid. The dorms at school don't separate by gender. I heard that they only separate at the intermediate Soul Master Academy. It's really strange. Last year there weren't any work-study students, but this year there are two. Boss, go, give her a hard time."

"Uh...no need." Tang San hadn't expected that he would immediately encounter a problem after just becoming the so-called leader of the Seventh Dormitory. He simply couldn't bring himself to bully a girl.

The girl at the door blinked her big eyes, looked around to make sure no one inside paid her any attention, then looked up at the sign for Dormitory 7 on the door, and a sweet smile appeared on her face. "Hello, my name is Xiao Wu, the 'Wu' in 'dancing'."

Wang Sheng stabbed Tang San in the back repeatedly, signaling him not to break the dormitory rules.

Left with no other choice, Tang San stood up and walked towards the girl. "Hello, my name is Tang San. I'm... I'm the..." He couldn't quite bring himself to say "boss," but a thought suddenly struck him. "I'm the dorm leader here. Just call me by my name. May I ask what your spirit is?"

Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes and smiled, saying, "My martial soul is a rabbit. A very cute little white rabbit. What about you?" When she smiled, two adorable dimples appeared on her face, making her indescribably charming.

Tang San said, "Then you're just the perfect counter to me. My martial soul is food for your martial soul. Blue Silver Grass." Having never had any experience communicating with girls before, and having only been engrossed in hidden weapons in the Tang Sect, he was now somewhat nervous.

Xiao Wu chuckled and said, "You're really funny, aren't you going to let me in?"

"Well... it's like this, we have a rule in Dormitory 7 that new work-study students have to demonstrate the strength of their martial spirit. So, I'd like to spar with you."

Tang San secretly reassured himself that sparring wasn't bullying. He just needed to be careful not to hurt her. It was a way of preserving the dormitory tradition.

Xiao Wu looked at Tang San with a strange expression. "Are you sure?"

Tang San nodded and said, "I'm sure."

Xiao Wu put her school uniform aside, a hint of excitement on her face. "Okay, let's go then."

Before Tang San could react, her right leg had already bent at the knee, her toes snapping out and kicking straight at his chin. It didn't seem to have much power, but its speed was incredibly fast, startling Tang San.

He dodged to the left, avoiding the kick, while simultaneously grabbing Xiao Wu's ankle with his right hand. His right foot instinctively stepped forward, and his shoulder leaned against Xiao Wu's chest. A standard Iron Mountain Lean. Under normal circumstances, if Xiao Wu, who was supporting herself on one leg, were to be leaned against like this by Tang San, she would inevitably fall flying.

Of course, Tang San was very careful. He had already planned it out in his mind. As long as Xiao Wu lost her balance, he would definitely be able to catch her in time with his speed. At the same time, he didn't use much force when he leaned on her. As long as the competition was over, he would pass the test.

The other students were all watching Tang San and Xiao Wu intently as they fought. Wang Sheng, observing Tang San's movements, his eyes gleaming with admiration, was trying hard to memorize them. He discovered that although Tang San's movements were simple, they were extremely effective.

However, things did not proceed according to the script Tang San had set.

Just as Tang San's right hand grasped Xiao Wu's ankle, he suddenly felt it slip, and his sure-fire grab slipped away. Immediately afterward, Xiao Wu's leg, having missed its target, swung sideways and landed on his shoulder. Facing Tang San's oncoming right shoulder, she lightly blocked with both hands, using her right foot as leverage on his shoulder, while simultaneously lifting her other leg and climbing onto Tang San's other shoulder.

(End of this chapter)