It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

She smiled at Bai Lin, and Bai Lin smiled back warmly. But no one doesn't like to return the favor to a beautiful woman. Just when Bai Lin was slightly sighing in his heart that the pure female student was really good, a tall and strong boy walked up to her.

"Ximu-chan, you've been out of the dormitory for five minutes. Are you thirsty? Would you like some of the water I brought?"

Bai Lin's face suddenly fell. She clearly saw two words from his behavior and words: "dog licker".

A stone stirs up a thousand waves, and a large number of licking dogs come one after another. And Xi Mu just slowly turned around and said,

"Thank you very much. I am not very strong. Can you help me open the bottle..."

Bai Lin immediately turned around, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. Damn, you're actually a green tea who's trying to lick someone's ass.

It must be said that the contrast between these two people is huge. Just as Bai Lin was lost in thought about why there were so many licking dogs, she felt the temperature in front of her suddenly rise.

"Hey, you're looking away one moment and closing your eyes the next. What are you thinking about?"

Liya's voice echoed from in front of Bai Lin, and Bai Lin remembered that she still had an opponent. She slowly raised her head and saw Liya's right hand raised in the air in front of her, a medium-length sword slowly emerging from her palm.

It was a sword composed entirely of a body of energy, radiating a dark orange glow. While it appeared calm on the surface, upon closer inspection, one could sense the stirrings of flame within the blade.

Near the hilt, a vast expanse of black steel, perhaps a material similar to obsidian, encircled the hilt like a flower vine, bearing a few thorns. The gloomy iron handle could not conceal the surging flames, but instead, it gave the impression of green leaves against red flowers, adding to the beauty of the iron swamp.

The weapon's guard is a well-lined long prismatic handle. Overall, the sword looks very metallic and beautiful, while also showing its brilliance without reservation.

Leah's eyes burned with fire, and her entire body exuded an aura of strength that seemed at odds with her usual low self-esteem. Her hair swayed in the windless air, and the stream of flames before her slowly dissipated. This was due to the rising temperature.

As the orange light gradually gathered like molten lava, a large amount of heat waves with clearly visible colors suddenly impacted the protective shields of the entire venue. Bai Lin subconsciously protected herself. She herself was fine, but some parts of her clothes suddenly caught fire. She quickly patted herself to start the flames.

"Wow, is that the legendary demonic sword Rosefried? Not only does the sword look just like the legends say, it also perfectly matches the aura of that Leah herself!"

"Of course, that person is a noble student. I heard that her family specializes in weapons and the like, so it's normal for her to give such a good weapon to her daughter."

There were passers-by explaining behind him, but Bai Lin just asked after taking a picture of the flames on his body,

"What are you doing? If you want to fight, just fight. If you burn your clothes, you should pay for it. Really..."

Bai Lin's outrageous reaction made Leah furious, but she seemed to have been angry enough today, so she raised her sword and shouted loudly,

"I'll pay, isn't that enough? Hurry up and show me your weapons! I can't stand it if I don't give you a good beating!"

It was obvious that this guy was very proud of his weapon and thought he was very powerful. But Bai Lin didn't think so. This was a fine sword, in no way inferior to the gun Yue Lingluo had found that day. However, the quality of a weapon actually depends on the person who wields it.

Bai Lin smiled calmly and slowly took out her sword and shield, which looked like ordinary iron tools. She held the shield in front of her and the sword at her side, then took a step forward and said,

"You said it, don't regret it."

Chapter 327: Fleeing on the Spot

"Tsk, what kind of weapon is that white-haired guy holding? It looks like scrap metal that hasn't been polished properly. It's nothing compared to Leah's."

"I heard she's a knight... and Katie's girlfriend. Someone like that is a knight with a legitimate order? It's hard not to suspect there's something going on..."

After Bai Lin unsheathed her weapon, she began to hear some murmurs from those around her. Since the rumors didn't spread quickly, Bai Lin understood that someone was targeting her. However, as these people had said, Bai Lin was a knight and not part of the school, so the boos and jeers started to increase.

What does it matter? Bai Lin shrugged nonchalantly. She had always been the type of person who didn't mind playing away games.

"What do you think, baby?"

On the stands not far away, Xi Mu was leaning on Bai Xue's shoulder, with one hand in her arms, and questioning Bai Xue in a very cheesy tone. Bai Xue's eyes looked a little more energetic than before. She first pushed Xi Mu away very skillfully, and then said in a very calm and low voice,

"She's not the type to be affected by such noise, that's what I feel."

Xi Mu said "Oh" as if she understood something. She didn't seem to be very concerned about what was happening on the stage. Instead, she went towards Bai Xue without any hurry.

"...You're just going to take that thing? Never mind. I should have realized that a guy like you wouldn't be able to use a good weapon. What? You're still standing there? Do you need to count down?"

As she drew her weapon, Leah's tone was much colder than before, unlike the arrogant noblewoman she had been before. Perhaps it was because her weapon gave her more confidence, or perhaps it was because she had entered a combat state.

In response to such inquiries, Bai Lin simply said,

"To deal with a student like you, I'll let you take the lead, otherwise I'm afraid someone will accuse the knight of bullying the students again."

For some reason, even though Bai Lin's words weren't particularly sarcastic, they completely irritated Leah. She leaped high into the air at such a rapid speed that some people couldn't see her movements, only catching sight of her suspended in mid-air, and couldn't help but gasp.

"Okay, then take my sword first!"

Leah, standing perpendicular to the ceiling light, raised her sword high. Instantly, the dark orange crystal blade shone with a light that seemed even brighter than the sun. Flames scatter, filling the air without restraint. The immense magical force seemed to make the air even thicker, making it difficult to breathe.

It's quite impressive, quite hot. Seeing the surrounding colors gradually changing and the visible space being distorted, Bai Lin could only express this feeling.

She had to admit, Leah was quite clever. Leah's leap into the air itself was fraught with flaws, but the magical energy emanating from her sword enveloped her body in an intense heat. This way, her attack from high above, directed towards the ground, was uniquely oppressive. If anything, Bai Lin felt as if she were watching a meteorite falling towards her, giving her a new perspective on Leah.

Soon, the imposing demonic sword plummeted towards Bai Lin at an incredible speed. The entire sky seemed to be torn apart, dragging it down towards her. Bai Lin, standing there with her shield raised, looked so insignificant. But Leah noticed the expression on Bai Lin's face.

Is she... laughing? Why is she laughing in this situation? Is she stupid?

The next moment, a resounding thud echoed, and a massive heat radiated outward, causing tiny cracks to appear in the protective seals. Flames scorched the entire field, and the scorching wind momentarily obscured everyone's vision.

It was at this moment that Leah understood why Bai Lin was laughing. She wasn't laughing at anything else, but at herself...

Making fun of others.

Even the most fancy jump and slash were just jump and slash for Bai Lin. As long as the strength and speed were not up to par, it made no difference to Bai Lin. As soon as the sword fell, Bai Lin's feet moved slightly to the right and forward half a step, and the shield suddenly came out -

Shield Counter

Leah's attack didn't directly collide with Bai Lin's shield. Her wrists numb, like someone choking on water while swimming, her attack abruptly stopped, her feet barely keeping their footing. Before she could fully react and launch another attack, Bai Lin struck again from this extremely close range. This time, she struck Leah's abdomen mercilessly, causing her eyes to glare in pain and she fell backwards, foaming at the mouth.

"I personally don't want to be harsh with students, but they've bullied my girlfriend... I can't stand it anymore. Don't worry, although you'll suffer a little, it shouldn't scar you for life."

Bai Lin's voice, not particularly loud, echoed like a demon's whisper in Leah's ears. He took another step forward, sweeping his shield to transform his sword. Amidst the enemy's flames, the tempered blade seemed incomparable to the dazzling brilliance and heat, yet Bai Lin swung his sword without hesitation.

Like a miracle, or perhaps as it should be, the tempered long blade easily knocked the demon sword away. Bai Lin's sword did not stop, but slightly pressed against Leah's neck, slowly cutting deeper into it.

"You must be feeling strange, right? My magic power is so huge, and its temperature is higher than this guy's sword, why did I lose to such a sword attack?"

Bai Lin's voice rang out. In the pain, Leah's survival instinct immediately led her to roll onto the ground without caring about her image. Bai Lin just let her do this without caring at all.

Like someone who had seen a lifeline, Leah crept up on her hands and knees, reaching out to grab her magic sword. But the next moment, Bai Lin's flying shield, like a symbol of despair, smashed the magic sword and the sword off the stage. Leah's pupils shrank again, hope snatched from her sight.

"It's not good to use something that dangerous."

Bai Lin was quite skilled in torturing people. In line with her anger, she imitated that dangerous smile and tone very skillfully, and walked step by step towards Leah, who turned around hurriedly and crawled on the ground trying to get away from Bai Lin.

Chapter 328 Hehe, Woman

At this moment, Leah felt like a wild boar waiting to be slaughtered. She wanted to escape from the butcher's clutches, but the more she struggled, the more desperate she felt. Her breathing became rapid, her heartbeat quickened, and her movements became increasingly frantic.

Bai Lin walked over slowly, holding her knife that did look a bit like a butcher knife, and said as she walked,

"What are you afraid of? You said earlier that you'd kill me instantly, and I was worried for a moment. There are so many of your acquaintances here watching you. You can't show such an embarrassing expression."

Bai Lin continued to show a mysterious smile, raised his knife, turned it horizontally twice, and then suddenly a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face, and he said in surprise,

"Oh! So that's what you're afraid of. Then I'll take care of you and throw it away."

Bai Lin flung the knife away as if nothing had happened. Although the audience was somewhat silent after seeing this scene, due to the protective shield and Bai Lin's deliberately lowered voice, no one noticed how dangerous Leah was now.

"These two hands are enough to deal with you. Don't worry, I will be gentle—"

Unconsciously, Bai Lin seemed to have become addicted to his treacherous ways. Seeing him drop his weapon, Leah finally swallowed her fear along with her saliva. Beneath the ring, the magical power of fire, like a storm, broke through the barriers of space, its scorching wind whipping the hair of both of them back into shape.

Bai Lin looked at the flames that were being drawn by the other party with curiosity and innocence, just like a three-year-old child. He didn't care about the flames on his clothes at all, but continued to speak.

"Hey, is this a trick that Leah-san has done for me? She's really kind."

"Go to hell!"

Under Bai Lin's constant provocation, Leah immediately burst into curses. Having lost her weapon, she punched the ground. Using the magic power borrowed from the magic sword, this punch would cause the entire area to erupt in flames and molten lava, a scene that would surely be a scene of heaven and earth collapsing. However, she was protected by the magic sword and could retrieve her weapon without being affected.

Leah's fist slammed down on the ground with the force of a falling star, exerting all her might. Just as her plan was about to be accomplished, her arm froze again, her fist loosened, and the wind from her fist dissipated. Leah's last shred of hope was shattered once again.

Bai Lin's hand, like a pair of pliers, tightly grasped her forearm. Seeing Leah looking up at him, Bai Lin began to twist his hand with a smile on his face. A heart-wrenching cry of pain came out of her mouth. Bai Lin quickly covered her mouth, pulled Leah up, walked around her back, and said softly,

"Shhh."

Leah felt as if an electric current passed through her body, and her whole body trembled. At Bai Lin's request, she stopped shouting. Bai Lin nodded with satisfaction and said,

"That's more like it. Now you know what you've gotten yourself into."

Although Leah looked down on Bai Lin, an ordinary knight, she nodded repeatedly driven by instinct and fear. Bai Lin continued to ask,

"That's the best. You and Katie are classmates, so you should get along well with each other in the future."

Leah completely abandoned her noble dignity and frantically nodded in agreement. After all, she was just a student, and under this double torture of body and mind, she immediately succumbed. But even though she agreed, Bai Lin still did not let go of her hand.

"You're such a good kid who corrects his mistakes. Maybe I'm starting to like you a little bit, huh? But, just in case you forget..."

"Of course, I can't just let you go like this."

Bai Lin said this with a stronger tone, her expression instantly changing from a smile to a cold and ruthless one. If before she had tortured her opponent, now, it was Bai Lin herself who was beginning to pour out her anger.

She had never intended to brutally kill her opponents; that was a profoundly inhumane act. While she never cared about rules and regulations in battle, she still had some decency. At the very least, she couldn't truly treat a human being like livestock. Attacking a nerve plexus was something she couldn't do.

However, there is a way to hit her harder without making her faint instantly.

As Bai Lin's fist fell, Leah's pupils suddenly dilated, and her teeth bit Bai Lin's hand tightly, as if she wanted to bite it to bleed.

The first punch landed on her abdomen. The stomach was always a painful spot, especially if you hit her a little higher up to hit her ribs, or a little to the side to hit her liver. It was a perfect spot for a "painful" attack.

Soon, three of Liya's ribs shattered under Bai Lin's iron fist. The crisp sound echoed in the silent air, but only the two of them could hear it. Bai Lin kicked again, breaking one of Liya's shin bones, and then threw her body out without mercy.

"You keep your two hands so that you can eat well. Breaking your legs is not too much of a punishment for you."

As Bai Lin casually uttered this sentence, she unleashed a flurry of punches. In an instant, dozens of punches rained down on Leah, sending her flying and landing on the ground far away like a corpse.

Her eyes were glazed over and her eardrums were ruptured. The last words she heard before she closed her eyes were,

"I'll borrow this for now, and I'll return it to you when you bring money to compensate me for my clothes."

Bai Lin naturally stole the opponent's magic sword from the audience. Although she had never used a one-handed sword much, she still knew how to use it. Such a good weapon, she could use it for fun in a short time. After venting her anger and stealing the good stuff, Bai Lin walked towards the door with an extremely happy mood, but two people walked in from the other side.

One was wearing Buddhist beads, the other was wearing a dog-licking cap. The two of them stood there, blocking Bai Lin's way. Bai Lin immediately put away his originally happy smile and said in a deep voice,

"Can you please move aside for a moment?"

Seeing Bai Lin's serious expression and tone, Xi Mu, who had long chestnut hair, smiled sweetly, cast a glance at her, and said

"Don't worry, we're not here to be your enemy, Xiao Bailin. Let me treat Xiao Liya over there first, and then talk to you."

"I am not interested."

Bai Lin almost vomited her leftover food when she heard the sound of the clamp approaching and the deliberate way of speaking. She walked straight forward, but the man wearing the Buddha amulet took a step sideways and stood in front of her.

Chapter 329 Something

Bai Xue stood between Bai Lin and the exit, and her originally relaxed demeanor immediately became more serious. A slight pressure spread towards Bai Lin, and Bai Lin frowned and said,

"You guys, are you trying to force me to stay?"

"Listen to her finish her words."

Bai Xue only uttered those five words, seeming to be very stingy with her words. Her eyes and tone showed that she didn't take Bai Lin seriously at all, simply barking orders at him in a threatening tone. Bai Lin simply shrugged his shoulders and moved. The next second, he brushed past Bai Xue.

"Goodbye."

For some reason, Bai Lin deliberately slowed down his pace as he passed Bai Xue and whispered this in her ear. Bai Xue, who hadn't noticed Bai Lin's disappearance, felt her pupils shrink, but she quickly raised her hand, turned around, and struck Bai Lin.

The latter also turned around immediately and raised one hand to fight back. Suddenly, the ground beneath Bai Lin's feet broke into pieces. But she still resisted the attack with a relaxed expression and slowly commented,

"You have good strength, but no skill. Since I can't think of any reason to fight you, I'll just treat this as a joke. But don't go too far, Red Man."

Bai Xue clicked her tongue and raised her hand as if she wanted to attack Bai Lin again. A long, yellow, translucent hand grabbed the back of her collar and dragged her directly onto the ring.

Xi Mu patted the dust off himself and said,

"You two, stop making trouble. We are here to help you, Bai Lin."

Bai Lin showed an interested expression and said, "Oh? Help me, I'd like to hear if there's anything I can help with."

Seeing that Bai Lin had taken the bait, Ximu also showed an even sweeter smile. He slowly put away the healing magic he used on Leah and walked towards Bai Lin.

"If you cause such serious injuries, the academy will definitely hold you accountable. You should understand that."

"Isn't this a fair competition? Am I the only one allowed to get hurt and not her?"

Bai Lin couldn't help but laugh for a while, and Xi Mu also laughed twice with her, then his expression changed and he replied in a cold tone,

"Knight Bai Lin, there's no need for you to play dumb with us. You should know that someone like Leah must have plenty of connections at school."

This was true, and Bai Lin had considered this issue before. That was why she had taken the sword away. Given Leah's personality, she probably wouldn't be too embarrassed to tell her family about this, so Bai Lin could use the sword to force her to be more polite to him.

But this was just speculation. What if Leah went home and started throwing a tantrum? Furthermore, it wasn't impossible for her family to hear that Bai Lin had taken her weapon.

Seeing that Bai Lin did not reply and both of them were silent, Xi Mu smiled again, raised a finger and said,

"That's the first point. The second is that we want to help your little girlfriend - I think her name is Katie."

"Katie? How can you help her?"