Gao Wu: Oh no! Young Master Zhen is a cultivator!

The three of them went downstairs, where Zhao Yanran was already waiting at the entrance of the training center.

Only then did Lin Ran realize that Zhao Yanran, who was studying at Xinhai Martial Arts Academy, didn't seem to be on holiday yet.

"You came all this way just to attend the auction, don't you have classes?"

Zhao Yanran shrugged: "What can I do? Class is nothing compared to Young Master Lin's business."

Lin Ran found himself unable to refute this.

Obtaining a treasure recognized by the Xuanhuang Cauldron would be far more important than any classes Zhao Yanran could attend.

The half of the cultivation technique he gave Zhao Yanran before was enough to allow her to graduate ahead of schedule.

If he can help Chu Xining break through to the Innate Realm, he can naturally help Zhao Yanran break through to the Innate Realm as well.

The initiative is in his own hands; it all depends on Zhao Yanran's performance.

The four of them arrived at the food street next to the training center. After entering a hot pot restaurant, Chu Xining's mood finally improved.

After choosing a seat, Zhao Yanran and Chu Xining ordered a table full of dishes: mutton, tripe, shrimp paste, and bean curd sheets, filling the vegetable rack to the brim.

The water in the pot boiled, and Chu Xining put the cooked mutton into Lin Ran's bowl: "Brother Lin Ran, try this."

Not to be outdone, Zhao Yanran placed the cooked shrimp paste on the plate in front of Lin Ran: "Young Master Lin, try it, it tastes pretty good too."

Bai Ruolin sat by the window, completely unconcerned about the power struggle between Chu Xining and Zhao Yanran.

The surrounding diners, however, would occasionally cast envious glances their way.

It's hard for a guy with three outstandingly good-looking girls not to attract attention.

In particular, the boy's nonchalant attitude while being fed by the two girls was quite off-putting.

A feeling called jealousy is quietly growing.

After leaving the hot pot restaurant, the four of them walked along the food street and stopped in front of a barbecue skewer stall.

The owner of the barbecue stall was a man in his fifties, busy in front of the charcoal stove with a palm-leaf fan in hand.

The mutton sizzled over the charcoal fire, and the aroma of cumin and chili filled half the street.

Chu Xining ordered a few skewers of mutton, stood at the front, and tiptoed to look towards the charcoal stove.

Two boys walked over from across the street.

The one walking in front was wearing a black motorcycle jacket and had his hair slicked back.

The person behind me was wearing a brown jacket and had a key ring on his finger, which he was twirling around.

The two stopped in front of the barbecue stall, their gazes sweeping over the three girls before finally settling on Chu Xining.

"Are you all here to participate in the martial arts competition as well?"

The boy in the black jacket took a step forward, a cynical smile playing on his lips.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Chen Yibin, and I am a student at Kyoto No.1 High School."

"No need, I'm not interested." Chu Xining said coldly without turning her head.

Chen Yibin's smile froze for a moment.

His henchman stopped what he was doing, took a half step forward, and whispered, "Young Master Chen, this girl isn't giving us any face."

Chen Yibin raised his hand, signaling Genban to be quiet.

He forced a smile again and walked around to Chu Xining's side: "Beautiful lady, it's just about making friends, no need to be so cold, is it?"

"Didn't you understand when I said I wasn't interested?" Chu Xining, now possessing the cultivation of the Innate Realm, didn't take the other students seriously at all.

"Do you know who Young Master Chen is? The fact that he wants to be friends with you is a sign of respect!"

The henchman taunted, "I advise you to be sensible, otherwise, believe me, Young Master Chen can make sure you can't participate in tomorrow's arena match with just a word!"

"Really?" Chu Xining finally turned her head and glanced at the two of them. "I don't believe it."

"You don't believe me?" Chen Yibin finally couldn't hold back any longer: "Fine, fine, you don't believe me, huh? You asked for this!"

After saying that, he snapped his fingers.

Snapped!

In a short while, seven or eight boys wearing motorcycle jackets rushed over from the side and surrounded the entire barbecue stall.

These guys crossed their arms and struck an arrogant pose.

"Can you talk to me properly now?" Chen Yibin raised his chin.

Chu Xining's gaze swept over the group: "You still want to make a move?"

Although the opponent had a large number of people, the highest cultivation level among them was only the Inner Breath Realm, while the others were all at the Opening Aperture Realm, which was no match for her.

She was already in a bad mood, and now she was being harassed by these people. She even considered taking action.

"Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!" Chen Yibin said with a gloomy expression.

At this moment, Lin Ran walked over, put his arm around Chu Xining's shoulder, looked at Chen Yibin, and said coldly, "Take your men and get out of here!"

"Hey kid, who are you talking to?"

"Brothers, get him!"

"Let's teach this guy a lesson!"

The henchmen kept talking amongst themselves, ready to take action at any moment.

Lin Ran shook his head: "I told you to get lost, but you wouldn't. Don't blame me if you get beaten up!"

After saying that, he took a step back and shielded Chu Xining in front of him.

Since advancing to the Innate Realm, Chu Xining has not actually fought anyone, so this is a good opportunity for her to test her skills.

Seeing Lin Ran's actions, Chen Yibin couldn't help but say, "What kind of skill is it to hide behind a woman?"

"Heh... Don't say I didn't give you a chance." Lin Ran pointed at Chu Xining: "All of you come at me together. If you can defeat her, I'll personally take on you."

The Inner Breath Realm martial artist immediately shouted, "This is too arrogant! I can't tolerate it!"

After saying that, he stepped forward, a layer of earthy yellow light gathering on his fist, and smashed it towards Lin Ran.

However, before he could get close, Chu Xining met him head-on and casually threw a punch, sending him flying.

Bang!

Along with the people behind him, they were all knocked to the ground.

"How is this possible?" The Inner Breath Realm martial artist got up from the ground, his face full of disbelief.

The seemingly frail girl in front of him, who still looks like a high school student, is actually stronger than him?

Surely it can't be a high school student at the Innate Realm?

"Hiss!" The other underlings all gasped.

The guy who initially followed Chen Yibin leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Young Master Chen, this chick is a bit tricky!"

"Nonsense! Do you need to tell me? Can't I see it myself?"

Chen Yibin glanced at the others and waved his hand, "Let's all go together! I don't believe she can handle all of us by herself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people rushed forward at the same time.

Fists, wind blades, and flames attacked Chu Xining from all directions.

Chu Xining didn't even move her feet. She raised her hand and waved it, and an ice wall instantly condensed in front of her.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

The fist slammed into the ice wall, leaving only a white mark.

The wind blade cuts in, disappearing without a trace after penetrating half an inch.

The flames sizzled as they hit the ice, then went out.

Before the group could react after their attacks failed, Chu Xining unleashed a palm strike, instantly transforming the ice wall into dozens of ice spikes that shot forward.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

The seven or eight people who rushed up were all pierced by the ice spikes, and were instantly thrown away by the impact, crashing onto the stone pavement and sliding a long distance.

The martial artist at the Inner Breath Realm roared, his body covered in rock armor, and charged forward.

Chu Xining stomped her foot, and a line of ice spread across the ground.

The martial artist at the Inner Breath Realm slipped on the ice and fell forward.

"Oh my god! Oh my god!"

He struggled to his feet, using both hands and feet, while Chu Xining pressed the ice spear against his neck.

Upon seeing this scene, Chen Yibin panicked: "You...you...you're a martial artist at the Innate Realm!"

Even if he was slow to react, he could tell that the woman in front of him was no ordinary examinee.

"Hmph, you only realize it now? Isn't it a bit too late?" Chu Xining swung her ice spear, sweeping the Inner Breath Realm martial artist away.

Then, the ice spear in her hand dissipated and quickly condensed into an oversized ice hammer.

Upon seeing the enormous weapon in her hand, Chen Yibin couldn't help but take a few steps back.

"Don't come any closer! I'm warning you, if you mess with the Chen family in Kyoto, you'll regret it!"