I tried to kill the heroines of destiny, but they ended up chasing after me.

She rushed into the house.

"Don't wander around here. Although I am a Heavenly-level cultivator, my strength is relatively low. If you cause trouble, it will be difficult for me to take care of you. You have to eat the academy's free meals and wear the academy's uniform. It's really troublesome."

It would indeed be inappropriate to rush into a girl's room.

Huang Quan waited outside the door for a while, as she had instructed.

I met Liu Xiyao, who had changed her clothes.

It was a simple school uniform outfit, but with the addition of a pair of over-the-knee socks.

As for why over-the-knee socks appeared during the era of cultivation?

And this was precisely the work of the 'Lord of the Manor'.

Since he founded Canghai Academy, he has attached great importance to development, especially in the areas of clothing, food, housing and transportation.

He introduced short skirt styles and promoted off-the-shoulder fashion.

Not only that, this person also took the lead in personally "creating" cheongsams, Hanfu, and over-the-knee socks...

So far, the government has been pushing forward these previously "strange costumes" against all odds, calling it "cultural integration" and "cultural creation."

Once the beauty of these things is gradually accepted, most men in the world will inevitably sigh in their hearts: "The Lord of the Manor is truly a divine being!"

Even if Huang Quan were to look back on the actions of this "kindred spirit" now, he would have to admit one thing:

In terms of "doing good deeds", I would call him the best!

At the same time, it was all of these things that made Huang Quan absolutely certain that this manor lord was truly the same kind of person as himself.

But perhaps this is also the biggest move made to win over the hearts of the people.

After all, he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world, doesn't he?

While the clothes brought by the Lord of the Manor are indeed wonderful, we must also be grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us by this world.

Whether it's due to the flourishing of cultivation or the abundance of spiritual energy in the world, the girls in this world have generally become more beautiful and have better figures, and their personalities are also more outgoing. Therefore, these clothes are more easily recognized and accepted.

So in a sense, this manor lord can probably be considered "destined by heaven", right?

Of course, it must be admitted that Liu Xiyao, who is now standing in front of Huang Quan, is more attractive than before.

She lacked some of the heroic spirit but possessed more of the gentleness of a woman, truly a beautiful young girl.

However, although she was indeed very beautiful and attractive, Huang Quan did not show any unusual reaction.

The deep-seated hatred was still there. Although he didn't understand why she hadn't recognized him, it didn't stop her from unleashing a devastating attack after learning the truth: "Inch-Force Heaven-Opening".

However, appearances must not be neglected; praise must still be given where appropriate, such as, "This outfit is really quite beautiful."

"It's alright, a bit tight. I'll have to change into a different outfit in a few days." Liu Xiyao pouted when she heard Huang Quan's praise.

Clearly, his attitude softened after he learned that he was willing to help her earn credits.

"There's something I don't understand. Why don't you seem surprised at all? You know, almost everyone who has been to Canghai City sighs and laments all the way, saying they've wasted their lives. Every few steps, they're drawn in by something new and interesting and can't move their legs. And some uncultured scholars, while saying it's an insult to their refinement, will have their eyes glued to the legs of the girls on the street."

“I was patrolling the streets that day when I ran into a guy like that. He stared at other people’s girls for several minutes. I asked him if his eyes were dry, and he said he had been staring at them from Nantian Street to Beihuang Street. Do you think his eyes were dry?”

Liu Xiyao kept talking.

Huang Quan lowered his head.

"safely?"

【What's wrong?】

"Lend me the Chifeng Sword."

"Alright, you're going to kill this manor lord?"

"You're spying again? Didn't you say you were going to attack the Heavenly Gate?"

[Stop talking, they're just lying at home. Those two young men lacked sportsmanship; two fists can't fight four hands. Of course, they're half-dead too.]

"We'll see. We might help him."

Chapter 53 Hesitation Leads to Defeat

A miniature pattern, shrunk to size, appeared on Huang Quan's left hand.

Under the sun's rays, it refracted countless tiny silver rays.

A weapon, imbued with a heavy aura of killing intent, lay quietly on the back of his hand.

The silver light flashed for a moment before returning to calm.

The patterns gradually disappeared.

It was as if nothing had happened.

"A sword in the left hand and a shield in the right? An Ran, you're playing your cards way too well."

[I'm just making do with it; I'm too lazy to move while recovering from my injury, and I lack the energy to do anything.]

Liu Xiyao was completely unaware of this scene.

She had already skillfully rushed to the food counter in the cafeteria, looking at the middle-aged woman serving her food with a pained expression: "Stop shaking, stop shaking, or the food will all be gone!"

A moment later, Liu Xiyao came back, carrying five plates of food in both hands.

She spread the dishes out on the table, pulled out two stools, and waved for Huang Quan to come over.

"I'll eat less today, it should be enough for the two of us... Tailed Beast meat, Furobe, Blast Fruit..."

"Ugh, why is it tailed beast meat again today? I'm so sick of it. Can't you come up with something different?"

Liu Xiyao let out a sob.

He picked up his chopsticks and slammed them hard on the rim of the bowl filled with tailed beast meat, clearly dissatisfied.

A chopstick flying freely.

There was also tailed beast flesh flying everywhere.

Finally, a crisp "clink" was heard, the sound of porcelain hitting the ground.

"My darling, my darling!"

With quick eyes and hands, Liu Xiyao used the remaining half of her chopsticks to reach into the air and grab pieces of tailed beast meat, tossing them into the bowl containing Fu Luobei. Fortunately, the middle-aged woman serving the food had a shaky hand, leaving enough space in the bowl to hold the meat.

A smile of relief spread across her face.

However, that smile lasted only a moment before the second piece of bad news of the day arrived.

"Liu Xiyao, for damaging school property, one point is deducted!"

"Ah...no! I won't do it again!"

Huang Quan looked at the girl's possessive behavior towards her food with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

"Never mind, I'll just go out for a walk by myself. You can eat by yourself. Give me the frequency of your communication stone, and I'll come find you later."

"Mmm, mmm, that's just a few pieces of Kang."

Liu Xiyao took out a sound transmission stone and slammed it on the table. Her mouth was already stuffed full, and she had no time to pay attention to Huang Quan.

Huang Quan took the communication stone from the table and scanned the frequency number on it.

He immediately got up and walked out of the academy.

……

From the bustling main street to the tranquil Xunhuan Bridge.

From bustling teahouses and taverns to quiet, deserted alleyways on the outskirts.

He couldn't say how great Canghai City was, but at least everyone had enough to eat three times a day, and he didn't see a single homeless person.

My doubts grew stronger; it seemed like the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.

Finally, facing the slowly descending crimson twilight in the distance, Huang Quan spoke up: "Come out. You've been following me for almost a day. Isn't now the perfect time to strike? Why are you hesitating?"

Hesitation leads to defeat.

Huang Quan never looked back, standing alone by this deserted alley, letting the setting sun dye his clothes red.

After he finished speaking, six different kinds of 'humans' with murky and dark auras appeared one after another around him.

The leader, however, did not hide himself too much and stepped out from the group.

"My friend is indeed bold. In that case, would you dare to attend a banquet?"

The man was dressed like a scholar, with the appearance of a middle-aged man, but his temperament was sinister, much like a coiled venomous snake.

"Enough with the nonsense, just tell me what your purpose is in coming here?" Huang Quan asked casually, his back still turned to them.

"I just arrived at Canghai Academy today. I shouldn't have offended anyone, and I haven't had time to offend anyone yet, right?"

Every banquet is a trap, a trap.

Huang Quan wasn't afraid of the Hongmen Banquet; he only cared about the reason why this Hongmen Banquet had been invited to him.

Because this will determine his approach: will he try to persuade them gently, or will he eliminate the threat completely?

"We only want to take something from Liu Xiyao, please don't make things difficult for us."

"So what if it's difficult? And why come to me after taking something from her?" Huang Quan's tone also turned cold.

"Sigh, who can blame her for being naturally alert and being a key target of the Lord of the Manor's protection? Several attempts to take action have failed. That thing is very important to our clan and is also a key point in the plan."

"Persimmons are easier to squeeze when they're soft."

The gloomy middle-aged man looked troubled; Liu Xiyao's behavior had truly caused them great distress.

"So if our friend wants to make things difficult for us, we can only break your arms and legs and cripple your cultivation before taking you back."

"After all, it's common for cultivators to lose limbs or become crippled if they're not careful, don't you think?"

"However, if we lose our lives, please bear with us. Why don't you cooperate with us honestly? If we can lure Liu Xiyao out, we might give you a way out."

“We noticed you when you entered the city. You’re a fifth-level Breaking Army, right? Heh, we have five Breaking Army level experts and one Creation level expert here. You might as well surrender. The battle will be over in an instant. You don’t need to make any noise and wait for someone to come to your rescue.”

The middle-aged scholar who was leading the group also revealed a malicious smile, making a "friendly" threat while his true malice was on full display.

The venomous snake, which had been lying in wait, finally revealed its fangs.