Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

"He...died?"

Lin Qingxue stood there, stunned, her pink lips unable to close for a long time.

I didn't see that wrong, did I?!

Yang Xian killed the monster instantly with a single strike?

That was a second-realm demon!

Even my senior couldn't do that...

Isn't Yang Xian just an ordinary student?

Could it be that he has also become a martial artist?

But if I do that, I'll never be able to have children again...

In an instant, countless chaotic thoughts popped into Lin Qingxue's mind.

"Indeed, a knife is much more effective than a fist."

Yang Xian looked at the ice shards scattered at his feet, then twirled his knife, saying, "It's not only useful, but also looks cool."

This strike was highly concentrated, consuming far less energy than the ice dragon strike from before.

So what if you lack combat experience?

If your strength far surpasses that of your enemy, you can achieve a fatal blow!

Once one has mastered the technique to a high level, the application of power is no longer limited to fists and feet.

If it can be used on fists, it can naturally also be used on swords.

This is why true sword masters can use anything as a sword; even a flower or blade of grass can become a weapon to kill.

"Not bad."

The chill on the blade dissipated, and Yang Xian flicked his wrist, handing it back.

Lin Qingxue instinctively took the knife, her pink lips slightly parted: "Yang Xian, you..."

Her understanding had been shattered by that single strike.

The person you want to protect possesses strength greater than your own.

and so……

Who is actually the one who needs to be protected?

"I'll explain when I get back."

"A friend of mine has been arrested, and I have to go and rescue her."

Yang Xian turned around and waved briefly. "Thank you for stepping forward to save me, but don't be so reckless next time."

"I'll go with you!" Lin Qingxue blurted out without thinking.

"No!"

Yang Xian shook his head. "The enemy's situation is unclear, and they still have hostages in their hands. I can't afford to be distracted by protecting you."

"Yang Xian, are you worried about me?" Lin Qingxue quietly took Yang Xian's hand. "I don't need your protection. I'm a martial artist now, I can take care of myself!"

"I'll do anything to help, and I certainly won't be a burden to you!"

Yang Xian remained silent.

What a silly girl.

They followed even though they knew it was dangerous.

Time waits for no one, and I don't have time to argue with Lin Qingxue right now.

Yang Xian learned from Su Lingling that Lin Qingxue broke up with him because she didn't want to hold him back.

But Lin Qingxue's feelings for him never changed.

Even if Lin Qingxue isn't allowed to go, she will eventually follow.

Putting himself in their shoes, if Jiang Mengyun or Su Lingling were to face danger head-on, Yang Xian would also follow them without hesitation.

"...Never mind, let's go together."

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the other side.

The second-realm demon that was fighting Xia Ming suddenly slowed down its attack.

A flash of red light appeared in its scarlet eyes, as if it had received some kind of invisible command.

Without the slightest hesitation, the monster forcefully forced Xia Ming back and then turned and fled rapidly in a direction outside the school.

Their actions were exactly the same as those of the two demons that had kidnapped Bai Chuyi earlier.

"Gone?"

"Tactical retreat."

"Their actions were indeed premeditated!"

Xia Ming leaned on his spear and glanced at it from afar.

I didn't choose to pursue it.

Lin Qingxue is all she can think about right now.

Clear the snow!

That silly girl actually chased after him all by herself!

She was willing to risk her life for a man.

No, I have to save her!

Xia Ming, disregarding his need to catch his breath, dragged his weary body toward the gap in the wall.

As soon as she stepped out of the school, several figures came toward her.

The one leading them was an absolutely stunning girl.

But her pretty face was now filled with anxiety, and her beautiful eyes were red and swollen.

Beside him was a cool-looking young man and four bodyguards wearing sunglasses.

Xia Ming's nerves tensed instantly, and he gripped the spear in his hand tightly.

"Hey! I'm asking you! Did you see a man run past here?"

"He's about 1.8 meters tall, and incredibly handsome!"

Jiang Mengyun asked from afar, but her feet never stopped moving.

"A man? And he's really handsome?" Xia Ming murmured, and a person immediately came to mind.

"If I'm not mistaken, you're here to see Yang Xian?"

The fact that she came to find Yang Xian at this time means that the person was Jiang Mengyun, whom Lin Qingxue mentioned—Yang Xian's new girlfriend.

So she's the second young lady of the Jiang family. No wonder she has bodyguards with her.

That's great.

As the second young lady of the Jiang family, her bodyguards can't be worse than mine, right?

If we go down there, the chances of rescuing Qingxue and Yang Xian will be much greater.

"Wait, you know Yang Xian?"

Jiang Mengyun was taken aback.

"Of course, junior." Xia Ming smiled gently.

"Who doesn't know that we're the only heartthrob in our school?"

"Enough talk, stick with me!"

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[Ding! Detected a significant fluctuation in the emotions of the character 'Lin Qingxue'!]

[Worried: Yang Xian is in danger, I have to go save him! I won't abandon you this time! +200 points!]

[Shocking! Did I see that right?! Yang Xian killed the monster with a single strike?! +300 points!]

[Question: Isn't Yang Xian just an ordinary student? How can he possess such terrifying strength...? +500 points!]

[Persistence: I must go! +100 points!]

[Congratulations, host! You have earned 1100 points this time!]

[Current total points: 1100!]

Yang Xian had no time to worry about how many points he had just earned.

His brows were furrowed, his gaze fixed intently on the monster in front of him.

That's strange. Aren't monsters supposed to enjoy killing and destroying?

Why go to such great lengths to enter the city just to capture an ordinary high school student?

The only explanation is that Xiaobai is hiding some secret.

A secret coveted even by the forces behind the monsters.

The system said that Xiaobai had special martial arts talent, and Yang Xian couldn't think of anything else besides that.

"roar!"

The monster ahead sensed the approaching presence behind it and knew that it couldn't outrun the human simply by relying on speed.

It let out a roar, suddenly turned around, and plunged headfirst into the entrance of the underground parking lot by the roadside!

Darkness is the natural disguise of monsters.

"Yang Xian!"

Lin Qingxue's voice came from behind.

She tried her best, but could only watch helplessly as the distance between her and Yang Xian grew ever wider.

Yang Xian kept walking without even turning around.

"Stay where you are and wait for me to come back."

The moment he finished speaking, Yang Xian suddenly accelerated!

"The Enchanting Steps" are pushed to their limits!

His figure suddenly blurred in Lin Qingxue's vision, turning into an almost elusive afterimage, and instantly disappeared into the dark parking lot entrance.

"..."

Lin Qingxue stopped and stared blankly at the empty entrance.

For the first time, a profound sense of powerlessness welled up in my heart.

So fast!

Is this really Yang Xian?

This speed is several times faster than that of Senior Xia Ming!

When exactly did he become so strong?