He An frowned and said: "You and I are strangers, and we have no grievances. Why do you want to fight?"
The tall man wore a large robe and a thick fox fur around his chest, covering half of his face, only revealing a pair of cold eyes.
He said fiercely: "I heard that you were put in solitary confinement when you entered school. You are so unruly. I have long wanted to teach you a lesson."
After speaking, he took a step forward, hugged his arms and said with great arrogance: "I am Sun Biao, now we are acquaintances, so that you know that there is a sky outside the world, and there are people outside the world!"
"I won't accompany you to such a boring game!" He An's face darkened, he pulled Fan Dazhi and turned around to leave.
The tall man named Sun Biao did not pursue him. He just raised his voice and mocked: "A manly man is timid. You don't dare to challenge? Are you just running away with your head in your arms?"
He spoke later and raised his voice, deliberately letting people nearby hear. There were many students in the library, and when they heard the voice, they looked over curiously. Sun Biao held the "War Letter" high in his hand and told the students who were watching what had just happened.
Zhixingyuan does not allow fights, but does allow fights between students. The fight must be agreed by both parties, and then be held in the Zhiwu Hall in the courtyard. Killing moves are not allowed, and there are not many restrictions on the rest.
There is a formation arranged by the national master in the Zhiwu Hall. If one party admits defeat, it will automatically be heard out of the arena. If one party kills someone, the formation will activate a vitality shield to protect the victim.
The people of the Chen Empire favor martial arts, not to mention Zhixingyuan, which advocates civilized and martial arts. When the students gathered around heard Sun Biao's jealous preaching, some of them looked at He An with contempt, and everyone was talking. Discussions arose.
"So he is He An? Wasn't he once very good?"
"Hey! It's just a waste of fame. I don't even dare to accept the challenge."
"Isn't it because he was in solitary confinement because of a fight? Now he is too cowardly to fight?"
"Hey... you didn't see that this guy in the afternoon is so tall and powerful. I probably think that guy is no match for him..."
"I heard that He An also has a talent for cultivation. Our teacher even praised him when he mentioned it in class yesterday. Isn't that the case?"
"That's right, why don't you just ask for a favor? If it's a man, I'll pick it up. Let's do it. I haven't seen anyone fight for a long time."
"proceed if you can!"……
"Someone just saw He An and that little fat guy entering the library cabinet to select exercises..."
Everyone was talking. Sun Biao looked at the two people leaving and his eyelids couldn't help but twitch. The library cabinet chose the technique? Only the talented disciples of Zhixingyuan are qualified.
He is the most outstanding disciple among the younger generation of the Great Stone Sect, and will also become a peerless powerhouse. Ever since he entered the God Refining Realm and defeated several senior brothers in the sect, he has become more determined in this belief.
Sun Biao's martial arts talent, which is visible to the naked eye, stands out in the sect and is highly valued by the master. It's a pity that the Great Stone Sect is only a second-rate sect. Under the instruction of the leader, Sun Biao applied for Zhixingyuan and passed the examination smoothly without any accident.
Sun Biao looked at the students around him who were whispering and talking, and the corners of his lips curved up under the cover of the fox fur.
Just a few months ago, Cui Mengshu, a descendant of the Cui family in Fanyang County, tried his best to make friends with himself. Although this rich man was average in ability, he spent a lot of money and flattered himself in all kinds of ways. This time he wrote the "War Letter" to teach Cui Mengshu a lesson. This He An originally thought that bullying a weak boy would inevitably lead to defeat, but now it seems that this matter is becoming more and more interesting.
Sun Biao narrowed his eyes and looked at the retreating figures of He An and Fan Dazhi: Why don't you accept my challenge? I have a way for you to pick it up.
He An and Fan Dazhi returned to their residence. Fan Dazhi couldn't wait to take out the secrets of the exercises from his arms and started to study them. When the two left the library, the teacher had told them that all the students should master the secrets of the exercises brought out of the library as soon as possible. Because the secret book has been specially processed, all the words and pictures on it will automatically disappear as long as it exceeds three months.
He An spread out the "Jinghong Sword Technique" and slowly studied and comprehended it. Fan Dazhi read "The Transformation of Vitality" for a while and felt depressed. He turned over and over again to study the "Xuanwu Sutra". After reading it for a long time, he still couldn't find anything. He couldn't help but lose interest in the essentials: "What's said here is obscure and difficult to understand. It's too difficult to practice. Xiao An, did we choose the wrong method?"
"Don't be too hasty in everything. If you can practice well, wouldn't there be masters everywhere in the world?" He An smiled faintly and said: "Dazhi, you should concentrate on practicing one book first and make some small achievements, and then read the second book. This might be better."
"Okay! It's up to you, let's give it a try." Fan Dazhi reluctantly picked up the book "The Transformation of Vitality"...
The two of them were watching intently when there was a knock on the door. Fan Dazhi opened the door, but Feng Shaotang, the master of Zhiwu Hall, walked in with a smile, followed by Zou Zheng and a man in black Xuanyi.
This man in black walked in at a snail's pace, giving people the feeling of being overwhelmed by Mount Tai, and He An's breath was suffocated.
I saw the man coming with a majestic look and a tiger's beard. He squinted his eyes and looked at himself up and down. In an instant, he stepped forward and stretched out his big hand with a cattail leaf fan. He patted He An on the shoulder and laughed loudly: "Are you He An? Yes, good!"
He An was stunned for a moment when he was photographed. Feng Shaotang smiled and said: "This is the head of our martial arts academy, Cheng. He came to see you two. Why don't you meet the head of the academy soon?"
He An hurriedly stood up and left the desk, bowed and saluted: "Student He An, I have met the head of the college!"
"Hey! No need, no need, haha, you're pretty good!" Cheng Ziya waved his big hand, happily patted He An's shoulder again, turned to look at Fan Dazhi and said, "You're pretty good too!" His strength was so great that He An's shoulders were sore from his slaps. He couldn't help but frown slightly and twitch the corners of his mouth.
"Well...you two are pretty good! If you have any difficulties in the future, you can always go to Hall Master Feng and ask Old Feng to help you solve it, or you can go to me directly!" Cheng Ziya laughed loudly.
He put his hands on his hips and looked around, then frowned and said, "The room here is too small and shabby, Old Zou! Get them a more spacious one." Zou Zheng nodded in agreement.
Cheng Ziya asked He An and Fan Dazhi some more questions, such as where is their hometown? And those relatives? Whether he was used to living and studying in Zhixingyuan, etc., He An answered them respectfully and truthfully.
After finally seeing off the leader of the Cheng Yuan and others, Bi Yunfei came back. When he saw He An and the other two, he forced a smile, said nothing, fell on the bed and fell asleep with his head covered.
Since Bi Yunfei was tested and found out that he has no talent for cultivation, he has become confused and taciturn all day long. He An and Fan Dazhi also tried to comfort him kindly, but the other party felt that they were mocking him, and his sensitive nerves became particularly irritable. He An's calm and polite personality made the two of them feel embarrassed. As time passed, the two stopped trying to persuade each other. Bi Yunfei came back very late every day, and most of the time he fell asleep.
The next day, He An went to class as usual. The bell rang, and the teacher had just left. Sun Biao's tall figure appeared. He held his arms and walked arrogantly to He An's seat, looking down from above. He took out the "War Letter" from his pocket again.
"I challenge you to fight again. I hope you won't act like a pussy this time!" Sun Biao sneered and glanced at He An with contemptuous eyes. The hand holding the "Letter of Challenge" remained motionless, as steady as a mountain.
He An remained unmoved in the face of provocation, with a calm smile on his face: "I really don't like your immature behavior. This kind of competition is meaningless to me, so... I refuse to accept it!"
"Coward!" Sun Biao rolled his eyes, spat on the ground, turned around and walked out as if no one was around.
There was a sudden uproar in the school, and all the students started talking at once...
"He An, why don't you accept the "Gauntlet"? Beat him up!" A male student with a slightly wretched face said loudly and indignantly.
"Yes, if you don't accept the "Gauntlet", you will be looked down upon by many people, and we will also be laughed at!" A student who looked mature and solemn agreed.
"He An, fight him. I'm optimistic about you. I'll pay fifty taels of silver to bet you to win! Everyone, is there anyone who wants to place a bet?" a cross-eyed student shouted.
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Faced with the injustice, anger, questioning and encouragement from fellow students, He An remained unmoved and just said thank you with a smile.
Amidst the noise, Ding Wenruo looked at the scene just now, sitting by the window and looking at He An. She pursed her lips tightly, with a slightly worried look on her face.
When the boiling sounds in the school gradually calmed down, she stood up quietly. As the people surrounding He An gradually dispersed, she quietly approached He An. She wanted to say something but stopped in her tracks, and finally Still pursed his lips, frowned his beautiful eyebrows, and said softly to He An: "If you really don't want to deal with this kind of thing, I can ask the head of the hospital to come forward and stop the fight..."
He An looked at Ding Wenruo and smiled gratefully: "Thank you, this kind of thing... I will handle it."
"He An, you might as well accept the "War Letter" first. If you are afraid of him, fight for you, otherwise, it will ruin the face of our school." Gu Qingzhou saw Ding Wenruo taking the initiative to talk to He An, and felt in his heart Somewhat jealous.
He couldn't help but said loudly: "Zhixingyuan has always been reluctant to ask for a fight, and even advocates this kind of fair competition. If you don't accept the "War Statement", you will be looked down upon."
He An cupped his fists and said, "Thank you Brother Gu for your kindness. I'm not afraid of him. Although his level is much higher than mine, it's not that easy to defeat me easily."
He put down the brush in his hand and continued: "If the prediction is correct, this person was entrusted by Cui Mengshu to issue a "War Statement" to me. Cui Mengshu was worried about what happened last time and never forgot revenge. Now he has changed You have to be smart, and if the conspiracy doesn't work, then use conspiracy. Now I'm just thinking, if I defeat Sun Biao, Li Biao and Wang Biao will pop up again."
"Damn it! It turns out those bastards from the Cui family are causing trouble!" Gu Qingzhou slapped his thigh and couldn't help but curse. Seeing Ding Wenruo on the side, he hurriedly stopped and said in a deep voice: "What you said is true. The truth is, this boy from the Cui family is recruiting people everywhere because of his bad money. It is said that several top players in other schools have become his followers. However, since the other party has issued a "War Letter", this battle will be fought everywhere in the future. It’s inevitable.”
"Brother Gu, don't worry. I just learned the exercises in the library cabinet yesterday. If I practice for a few more days, I think... I will have a better chance of winning." He An said with a smile.
"Oh! You entered the library cabinet?" Gu Qingzhou's eyes lit up, and he looked at the students who were listening around him. Thinking about it, this is not a secret. I am afraid that those who are interested in the Cui family already know it. He waved his hand and said to everyone : "Let's leave. Let's all leave! Don't discuss this matter anymore. Brother He An has his own sense of proportion."
Gu Qingzhou has a distinguished status and is very prestigious among the students of Zhixing Academy. Everyone dispersed after hearing what he said.
Gu Qingzhou patted He An's shoulder gently, and couldn't help but glance at Ding Wenruo again. Seeing that the other party seemed to be fascinated by what he was listening to, he returned to his seat with a sour heart.
Ding Wenruo just looked at He An's calm and eloquent appearance, and felt that this young man seemed different from when he first met a few months ago.
He seemed to have become more calm and mature, with his eyes sometimes as sharp as needles and sometimes as bright as stars. The confident light on his handsome face as he spoke dazzled her in a daze.
Ding Wenruo had seen that fleeting and charming charm in his father before, and even Brother Fang had a little bit of it, but the boy in front of him was obviously not a few years older than himself.
The class bell rang suddenly, Ding Wenruo came back to his senses, his pretty face turned red, and he quietly returned to his seat.
