The dusty sign outside read: Dormitory No. 7.
Tang San pushed open the creaky wooden door. Lin Feng casually stepped in behind him, curious to see how many faces he'd be modifying this time.
Suddenly—
"HIYAH!"
A shadow lunged from inside the room. A flying kick aimed straight for their heads!
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Tang San's eyes sharpened. In a flash, spirit power surged through his palm as he caught the oncoming leg, twisting slightly to redirect the momentum to the side.
Thud! The attacker landed hard, tumbling back.
"What the hell are you doing?" Tang San asked, calm but cold.
The boy stood up, brushing off dust. He was about two years older, muscles lightly defined, a fierce glint in his eyes.
"That's how things work here! In this dorm, whoever's strongest is the boss! Everyone else listens to the boss. Got a problem with that?"
Tang San glanced sideways at Lin Feng, who simply yawned and leaned against the wall with a smirk.
"Is that so?" Tang San asked, and before another word was spoken, he punched forward.
The blow landed clean on the boy's cheek.
He staggered backward four full steps, stunned.
"Heh… you've got some strength."
He straightened his posture and crossed his arms.
"Name's Wang Sheng, Martial Soul: Battle Tiger, Soul Level 9."
Tang San didn't flinch.
"Tang San. Martial Soul: Blue Silver Bamboo. Soul Level 10."
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Everyone in the dorm gasped.
Even Wang Sheng blinked in disbelief. Level 10 straight after awakening?
Only Lin Feng remained unimpressed, casually polishing his dagger.
"Kid's catching up... almost."
Everyone mouth twitched.
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Dormitory Duel: Tang San vs Wang Sheng
The two charged forward.
Tang San's bamboo whip deflected Wang Sheng's fists. Footwork sharp, strikes steady, Tang San overwhelmed his opponent with technique and spirit-powered strikes.
A few minutes later, Wang Sheng crashed against a bunk bed.
"I admit defeat…"
"You're the boss now."
Tang San nodded.
"Then from now on—"
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"Excuse me, is this Dorm 7?"
A cheerful female voice cut through the tension.
At the door stood a girl with twin ear, long legs, sparkling eyes, and a slightly mischievous smile.
"I'm new here. My name's Xiao Wu!"
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Wang Sheng turned toward her with an awkward expression.
"Uh… yeah. This is Dorm 7. But... we just finished deciding the boss."
Xiao Wu tilted her head playfully. "Really? Who?"
He pointed toward Tang San.
"That kid. He beat me."
She grinned. "Oh? Then I challenge you!"
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Dormitory Duel II: Tang San vs Xiao Wu
Despite being slightly taken off-guard, Tang San accepted.
A moment later, he probably regretted it.
Xiao Wu blurred forward with incredible agility. Her kicks were unpredictable and elegant, and her martial soul—Soft Bone Rabbit—allowed for bizarrely flexible attacks.
Tang San blocked twice, countered once—but after a double-flip heel kick, he landed flat on the ground, gasping.
"...I lost…"
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Xiao Wu twirled.
"I'm the boss now!"
She pointed her thumb at herself proudly.
"From now on, all of you call me Big Sis Xiao Wu!"
The other kids nodded reluctantly.
Lin Feng? He grabbed a bed near the door and laid down without saying a word.
"Yeah… I'll pass."
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A middle-aged teacher soon arrived with a bedding bundle.
"Tang San, Grandmaster asked me to give you this."
Tang San nodded and took the blanket.
Lin Feng stood up, ready to leave.
Xiao Wu blinked at him.
"Where are you going?"
"To buy my bedding and quilt," he replied, brushing past her.
She grinned and caught up beside him.
"Hey, can I come?"
"Suit yourself."
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Trip to Nuoding City
The two walked down the road toward the city center.
Lin Feng activated his system while walking.
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[System Shop: Currency Conversion Unlocked]
Current Balance: 5300 Plot Points
Conversion Rate: 1 Point = 1 Soul Coin
Limit per day: 1000 coins
"Convert 100 points."
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[Success!]
100 Soul Coins added to temporary storage.
Remaining Plot Points: 5200
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Xiao Wu blinked as she saw the pouch of money he suddenly took out.
"Hey, you're loaded. What'd you do? Rob a Spirit Hall?"
Lin Feng chuckled. "Let's just say fate pays me back... in points."
They bought:
A thick cotton quilt
A clean straw-filled pillow
Extra food (Xiao Wu insisted on buying carrot buns)
Returning to Dorm 7, Xiao Wu was in high spirits.
Lin Feng? Already planning what plot string to pull next.