Chapter 4: I Just Turned Eighteen This Year

The next day, the morning light was faint.

Zhou Huai was already controlling the Yasuo Clone, setting off for the Trial Tower located in the eastern part of Tianhai City.

Even from miles away, a pitch-black giant tower piercing straight into the clouds came into view.

The tower body was inscribed with ancient and intricate runes, flashing with a dim luster under the morning light, exuding an indescribable sense of oppression.

This was the landmark building of Tianhai City, the starting point where countless novice Professionals took their first step — the Trial Tower.

At this moment, on the huge plaza outside the Trial Tower, it was already crowded with people, a sea of black heads.

Students from major colleges and universities who had just completed their class change gathered here in groups of three to five, and the noise soared straight into the clouds.

A rough estimate showed there were at least over a thousand people.

The official opening time of the Trial Tower was exactly eight o'clock in the morning.

Right now, there was still more than half an hour before the opening.

On the plaza, the ups and downs of shouting were endless, all of which were cries for recruiting teammates.

"Powerful warrior leading the team, looking for high-damage output, target is a guaranteed five floors, sprinting higher!"

"A-Class support priest looking for a group! Sufficient healing, flashy awareness, any stable floor-clearing teams take me in!"

Zhou Huai controlled Yasuo, pacing unhurriedly to the vicinity of the entrance of the Trial Tower.

His unique attire and temperament immediately attracted the gazes of quite a few people.

On one hand, the uninhibited long black hair tied behind his head and fluttering gently in the wind appeared particularly eye-catching among students with generally short or exquisitely styled hair.

On the other hand, it was Yasuo's handsome face, with distinct contours and a hint of heroism.

His deep eyes seemed to hide stars, and the stubble on his chin was just right.

Along with the faint sense of vicissitudes and sharpness around his body.

It made him stand out conspicuously among this group of slightly inexperienced students.

A few girls couldn't help gathering together, whispering in lowered voices.

"Wow, look at that guy, so handsome! He is the type I like!"

"Mm-hmm, he is quite handsome, but… does he look a bit older? With this look, he must be at least over thirty, right?"

"What do you know? This kind of mature, steady man with a sense of story is the most charming, okay!"

"Shh, keep it down, don't let others hear. I reckon he's most likely a parent of some student, here to send their child to participate in the trial."

Zhou Huai turned a deaf ear to the surrounding discussions, simply and calmly eyeing the passing crowd, quietly waiting for the opening of the Trial Tower.

At this moment, a sleek black luxury car silently glided to the side of the road and stopped.

The car door opened, and a graceful and beautiful figure walked out slowly.

Ye Xi.

Today, she was still wearing a light green long dress.

Which set off her skin to be even fairer and more delicate.

Her jet-black hair was simply draped behind her shoulders, and her exquisite facial features appeared even clearer and more moving under the morning light.

As soon as she got out of the car, she walked with elegant steps toward the direction of the Trial Tower's gate.

"Quick look! Isn't that Ye Xi, the eldest Young Miss of the Ye Family!"

"Oh god, the Immortal Master is prettier than rumored! As expected of the school belle of our Tianhai No. 2 High School!"

"More than just the school belle! It is said that she even had an Awakening into an A-Class Holy Light Singer! Good Family background, high talent, and so pretty, her life is simply cheating, I'm filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred!"

With the appearance of Ye Xi, the originally noisy crowd unconsciously quieted down a bit.

An invisible passage slowly unfolded before her.

Those girls who fancied themselves outstanding in appearance couldn't help but feel a trace of inferiority in front of Ye Xi's brilliance.

However, at this moment, a figure suddenly squeezed out from the crowd and directly blocked Ye Xi's path.

Ye Xi raised her eyes to look, her delicate brows furrowing unhappily, and a trace of undisguised disgust quickly flashed across the depths of her eyes.

"Lu Qi, what do you want?"

Lu Qi wore a smile he thought was handsome, while his gaze uninhibitedly roamed over Ye Xi's exquisite curves.

"Ye Xi, you are really pretty today, even more heart-stirring than usual."

"Anything the matter?" Ye Xi snorted coldly, "If nothing, step aside, don't block the way."

"There is, of course there is." Lu Qi took a step forward, lowering his voice, "I heard you changed class to an A-Class Holy Light Singer, and I am also an A-Class Blazing Flame Mage. Why don't we team up? With our strength, taking first place will be a breeze."

Ye Xi rolled her eyes at him, her tone icy: "Not interested, I won't team up with you."

Having said that, she intended to turn sideways to bypass Lu Qi.

But Lu Qi grabbed her arm in one motion.

"Are you still thinking about that trash Zhou Huai?" His gaze was gloomy, "What's so good about him? Is he worth you caring about this much?"

"Look at me, I am thousands and hundreds of times stronger than him!"

Ye Xi's expression sank completely: "Let go of me!"

Lu Qi smiled provokingly: "I refuse to let go, what can you do?"

Among the surrounding onlookers, quite a few male students were already filled with righteous indignation, fists clenched tightly, wishing they could immediately rush up and beat Lu Qi's nauseating face into a pig's head.

But after all, no one dared to act rashly.

After all, behind Lu Qi was the Zhou Family, while Ye Xi was a person of the Ye Family.

Disputes between children of such major families were far from something ordinary students like them could interfere with.

At this moment, a figure silently walked behind Lu Qi.

Before everyone could react, only a muffled "bang" sound was heard.

An incomparably neat side kick slammed heavily into Lu Qi's abdomen.

"Awooo — —!"

Lu Qi let out a miserable scream, his hand gripping Ye Xi instantly loosening.

His entire body arched like a boiled shrimp, and he rolled on the ground in pain.

He raised his head with difficulty, seeing a cold, weathered, yet shockingly handsome face.

"You… what the fuck do you mean?!" Lu Qi gritted his teeth, his voice hoarse from pain.

Zhou Huai controlled Yasuo, looking down at him from a condescending height.

His tone was calm, without a shred of ripple.

"You're blocking the way."

Simple four words, yet they exuded an unquestionable overbearingness.

Enduring the sharp pain in his abdomen, Lu Qi struggled to crawl up from the ground.

His eyes were bloodshot, his face ferocious, staring fiercely at Yasuo:

"You dare kick me?! You fucking dare kick me?"

"Do you know who I am?!"

Yasuo's expression didn't change, his gaze as calm as a deep pool.

"I don't care who you are."

This sentence was like adding fuel to the fire, completely igniting Lu Qi's fury!

The next second, surging crimson flames suddenly rose from between his palms, and the scorching Qi wave diffused all around!

"I'll slaughter you, you bastard!"

However, just as his harsh words left his mouth, Yasuo's figure had already moved first!

As an S-Class Professional, Yasuo's agility attribute far exceeded that of ordinary people.

His movement technique was even more ethereal and swift, giving Lu Qi no chance at all to cast skills!

Seeing his figure flicker, like a gust of wind, he closed in instantly!

Another powerful and heavy whip kick accurately struck Lu Qi's chest!

"Pfft!"

Lu Qi let out another miserable scream, being kicked flying back several meters, and fell heavily to the ground in a sorry state.

Before he could even catch his breath, a large foot had already stepped onto his chest.

A cold flash gleamed.

The dark iron long sword in Yasuo's hand was unsheathed, and the tip of the sword rested against Lu Qi's neck.

The chilling Killing Intent made the hairs all over Lu Qi's body stand on end.

"Say another word, believe it or not, I'll slaughter you?"

Looking at the blade close at hand, Lu Qi's pupils shrank abruptly, and a bubble of blood surged out of his mouth. Fear instantly seized him.

Who was this person?

How dare he treat him like this?!

In the crowd, countless students had long been completely awed by Yasuo's smooth-flowing and domineering sequence of actions.

"Holy shit! This uncle is way too fierce!"

"Explosively handsome! Mom, I think I've fallen in love again!"

Ye Xi also covered her small mouth, her eyes full of shock. She completely didn't expect that someone would suddenly make a move to teach Lu Qi a lesson.

Right at this moment, a hurried shout came from afar.

"Stop!"

A teacher in uniform walked over quickly with a serious expression.

"Private fights are forbidden outside the Trial Tower! Violators will be disqualified!" He looked toward Yasuo, "This parent, no matter what conflict you have, take the sword away immediately! Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Seeing official personnel of the Trial Tower step in to intervene, Zhou Huai naturally wouldn't continue to blow things out of proportion.

He slowly withdrew the long sword, and his foot also moved away from Lu Qi's chest.

Then, using that thick, deep voice with a slight hoarseness, he calmly said:

"Teacher, let me correct you."

"I am not any parent."

Yasuo paused, his deep gaze sweeping across the crowd, saying word by word:

"I just turned eighteen this year."