Zi Xuan was a hidden master on campus.
Just like that, Shen Lu was dead...
A pencil had pierced his heart!
Su Xinyi learned a harsh lesson that day. Underestimating your opponent is foolish, especially after they've humiliated you twice...
Whether it was a flying knife or Qi Gong, both had been suppressed by a single pencil! Shen Lu could never have imagined such astonishing power lay hidden within this seemingly ordinary object.
The pencil was deeply embedded in the wall, leaving a small dent.
"Tsk. So young, he could have learned so much more..." Zi Xuan shook his head and walked over to Shen Lu's corpse, flipping it over. "Hmm... I guess I threw it a bit too hard."
He knelt beside the body and extracted a small device from the side of Shen Lu's head.
It resembled a technological chip...
Su Xinyi noticed the chip was emitting a faint glow!
Zi Xuan observed her reaction. "Heh heh. Is this scene too much for you?"
Afraid? No... I'm utterly stunned!
I never imagined my history and math teacher could be such a swift and formidable master!
"Teacher Xuan, what is this?"
"This is a technological chip manufactured by the Phantom Network. Members must have it implanted in their brains before joining. If they believe their mission has failed, a signal triggers the chip, causing their heads to explode."
Su Xinyi was so shocked she couldn't speak.
Zi Xuan sighed. "Yes, I understand. Fortunately, I removed the chip in time. Otherwise, the scene would have haunted you for weeks."
Su Xinyi nodded slowly, realization dawning. "So that's how it works..."
The key lies in the chip. When the brain senses failure, a neural electrical signal triggers the chip's self-destruct mechanism.
The Tianxu Cultivation Law Enforcement Team had been unable to obtain any leads in cases involving the Phantom Network's assassinations of presidents, celebrities, gang leaders, and others precisely because of this chip technology.
Zi Xuan even speculated that the chip might be controlled by the Phantom Network's leader...
The Phantom Network's ability to establish international strongholds stems from its capacity to manipulate evidence and erase traces—even at the cost of its members' lives.
However, such incidents had only occurred five times, and the head explosions witnessed by onlookers were described as utterly gruesome.
The corpse provided the China Counter-Terrorism Headquarters with more investigative leads.
Su Xinyi finally understood why Zi Xuan had been assigned to escort her!
"Long out of practice, my touch has grown clumsy. If I had eased up even slightly, the blood in the posterior cerebral vein would have diverted," Zi Xuan said, shaking his head slightly, his voice slow and deliberate.
"Wow..." Su Xinyi stared in astonishment.
Zi Xuan produced a yellow talisman, its purpose instantly recognizable. This talisman could instantly remove stains, its potency far surpassing that of a Profound Talisman.
With a flash of light, the bloodstains vanished completely. "This talisman is precious. Principal Huang had better give me a raise, or I'll shove this ruler right up his ass!"
He sighed, then turned to Su Xinyi with a smile. "I hope Miss Su can keep what she's seen today confidential." He pressed a packet of dried tofu into her hand.
Su Xinyi: "..." Are you trying to bribe me?!
Seeing her silence, he added, "This is the most delicious dried tofu I have..."
Su Xinyi: "..."
***
Phoenix Academy was far from peaceful today, with another storm brewing on campus. While all other students were confined to their classrooms, Xigua had been assigned to guard the school garden.
With the Dragon King's keen senses, he easily detected the thick killing intent permeating the air. Even as he lay on the open lawn, he remained highly vigilant.
The school garden, located behind the main teaching building, had virtually no surveillance coverage, making it the prime entry point for anyone seeking to infiltrate the campus.
If some students were conducting illicit activities here, Xigua mused, it wouldn't be surprising. Besides, he was a dragon—the Dragon King himself. Why should he concern himself with mere mortal ants?
Still a virgin, though.
He was grateful for his quick reflexes, which had allowed him to dodge today's doctor's appointment. Otherwise, his rear would have suffered the most painful injection of his life... Good thing Hao Zhen hadn't managed to drag him and Dandan along!
Xigua yawned, rolled over, and began to doze off when he suddenly heard rustling noises coming from the sewer hidden beneath the bushes.
He instantly sat up and turned his head. Security at Phoenix Academy was now so tight it would make Qin Shi Huang jealous. To be honest, even Pennywise wouldn't dare sneak in—this had to be an assassin!
Though the "fool" hadn't yet revealed himself, he couldn't escape Xigua's spiritual senses. Despite his grievous injuries—the humiliation of being shamed by Ling Xian in the classroom as the Dragon King was already unbearable—he couldn't afford to miss this opportunity!
Xigua chuckled inwardly.
I never imagined reincarnation would be so satisfying... The last time I truly unleashed my power was seven years ago!
He stood tall, his tail swishing resolutely, assuming a combat stance.
I barely set foot in the mortal realm before being decapitated in a single strike! Then they devoured part of my primordial energy and sealed me within this system! Through a series of coincidences... I've actually encountered my original killer again, only to be blasted away once more! Even that foolish owl, Dandan, has humiliated me countless times!
But this time, I'll definitely kill you, right?!
Just then, the sewer grate clanged open, and a figure peered out. Instantly sensing an unusual aura, he immediately activated his spiritual perception.
Hmm... a strange presence... overwhelmingly massive...
It took the intruder a considerable time to pinpoint the location of the anomalous canine.
And then he saw it...
A dog... glaring at him as if he'd pissed in its lunch that morning!