Frankly, Xiao Mu owed Huang Shao’an a debt of gratitude—he’d actually boosted Lin Hanyun’s favorability toward him. That was the most satisfying part.
As for putting Huang Shao’an in his place? He’d brought it on himself. No choice there.
After Xu Judong and Huang Shao’an, no one else bothered Xiao Mu. Soon, school let out.
Xiao Mu grabbed his backpack, ready to eat with Li Yan.
But real trouble waited at the school gate.
From far off, Xiao Mu spotted dozens blocking the entrance. They all held metal bats, led by Xu Judong himself.
“Boss, let’s slip out the back door?” Li Yan’s face paled slightly.
“No.” Xiao Mu exhaled softly. “You can dodge today, but not forever. Better to settle this once.”
“But… there are too many!” Even if Xiao Mu fought well, dozens faced him!
Li Yan stayed worried.
“I know my limits. Relax.” Xiao Mu patted his shoulder.
Li Yan gritted his teeth. “Boss, let me join you!”
Xiao Mu looked at him, surprised. A trace of warmth rose inside. “Just watch. I’ll handle it alone.”
“But—” Li Yan started.
“Enough. You’d only slow me down. Watch calmly—I’ll be fine.” Xiao Mu smiled reassuringly.
Li Yan reluctantly nodded.
“System, purchase ‘Basic Sanda’.” Xiao Mu thought inwardly.
*Ding! Congratulations, Host, for acquiring ‘Basic Sanda’.*
Seventy-five points—forty vanished just like that.
Xiao Mu slowly clenched his fists. Fighting techniques flashed through his mind.
With Shadowless Trace and Basic Sanda, he’d win even against dozens!
He handed his backpack to Li Yan and strode toward Xu Judong.
“Oh? Bro Mu’s here. Thought you’d run!” A cold smile curled on Xu Judong’s lips. Since Xiao Mu was this stupid, he couldn’t blame him for being ruthless.
“Why run? This morning, I taught a dog a lesson. I’m in a great mood—heading to find that happy-making dog now.” Xiao Mu said calmly.
“Let’s see if you can still talk big after this!” Xu Judong’s face darkened.
Xiao Mu stretched lazily. “Then try me.”
“Hmph! Get him! Beat this kid dead!”
At Xu Judong’s shout, dozens charged, bats raised!
Just their sheer force was overwhelming.
Xiao Mu didn’t panic. Muscles tensed—he charged too!
Shadowless Trace! Basic Sanda!
He weaved through the crowd. Agile moves, stunning kicks—people fell around him.
Sanda thrived on adaptability. Perfect here—no one got close.
But a careless moment—a heavy blow slammed his back. His body froze.
He whirled on the attacker, eyes blazing red. “Get lost!”
A powerful kick to the stomach sent the man flying.
Xiao Mu looked terrifying now. No one dared step forward.
“You… what are you scared of? Can’t dozens beat one person?!”
Spurred by Xu Judong, the hesitant ones gritted their teeth and charged again!
Xiao Mu’s face stayed cold and unyielding as he met them head-on!
