The Geared Immortal

Chapter 1143

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"Eh… What is this? You... already have friends? Trash… for friends… Suits you well… dear cousin." A haughty-looking young woman said with a gloating look on her face.

Although the young woman has a haughty expression, she looks youthful and cute.

"Ah… Big… big sister Xieshang…" Rou Chenchen said while suddenly looking down as she feels a bit awkward.

Rou Xieshang is one of the eldest cousins of Rou Chenchen, and the one who bullies her the most. Rou Chenchen's introverted personality arose because of Rou Xieshang's doing. Because she would scold her in every turn, action, or word, Rou Chenchen developed an inferiority complex towards her peers.

Whenever Rou Chenchen would see this cousin of hers she would always remember the mocking voices of her family and relatives while looking at her. For some unknown reason, Rou Xieshang would always target Rou Chenchen out of all her cousins.

And for this, she has always wanted to hide and be by herself to avoid meeting her cousin. But who would have known that she would forget this and has come to the main cafeteria of the academy? And now, what she feared the most came true… he cousin saw her.

"Who told you to call me that? I have no trash for a cousin… But… Since you are here and seem to be doing really well, maybe you can buy me something to eat. I and my friends here… your seniors are hungry. Come… buy us some food." Rou Xieshang said with a commanding tone.

Rou Chenchen froze and did not know what to do. She is afraid but also seems unwilling to follow because she did not want to be embarrassed in front of her friends. But she knew that if her elder cousin made her move, then her friends would be implicated.

Rou Xieshang suddenly steps forward and stood near Rou Chenchen. She extended her finger and then began poking her head with it like Rou Chenchen is her slave.

"I said… I'm hungry…" she said while she continues to poke the head of Rou Chenchen.

The eyes of Rou Chenchen began to moisten as tears began to form.

Suddenly the atmosphere changes around them. There was a strange aura that suddenly surrounds everyone.

Qing Joming was the first one to notice this and an alarmed expression appears in his eyes. He has seen such an aura before, he has felt it and that aura is something that he dreaded the most after seeing it for the first time. He knew that if he did not do something. Trouble will happen.

But before he could act, someone suddenly interrupted Rou Xieshang.

"Aiyo… If it isn't the pathetic Xieshang who could only bully the weak…" someone said while walking up to the group.

At this time, one of the people behind Rou Xieshang, who is familiar to Xin Ja took a step forward while dragging Rou Xieshang behind his back.

This guy is the very person that Xin Ja had trapped inside the frozen dragon's mouth, Yao Xinghe. Yao Xinghe wanted to protect Rou Xieshang so he dragged her back.

"Wow… Our hero… Yao Xinghe… is here to save the damsel. Hehe…" The guy who is teasing them is also a familiar figure to Xin Ja and the 2 others behind him.

They are Hou Jiang, Hou Malou, and Lin Geng, the trio who became friends with Xin Ja while inside the Shen abode.

"Mind your own business, Hou Jiang… I have not paid you back from what had happened at that time…" Yao Xinghe said while glaring at the three.

"Haha… Well, I'm waiting. Or are you afraid? I just wonder why out of all the Yao family, Senior Yao Mai Lin is unlike most of you guys. She is humble, strong, and not arrogant at all… while you… bunch of idiots and trash…" Hou Jiang said with a sneer.

"You!... Shut up!" a strange aura suddenly came out of his body.

But before the two would clash, Xin Ja has already stood up and a sword appears in his hand.

Everyone was immediately startled at this.

Qing Joming reacted fast and hugged his friend.

"Brother Ja calm down…"

Everyone around them could already feel the strong and suffocating killing intent coming from the small young man who is flaring in the direction of Rou Xieshang.

The whole place was immediately engulfed in silence.

A teacher suddenly clapped his hand and the killing intent which is holding everyone suddenly dissipates.

"Alright… enough! Do not cause trouble in here!" the teacher said while looking at the group warning them with his gaze.

The teacher is particularly looking at the small young man on the side who is already holding a small blade in his hand. The teacher could tell that if he did not stop this small squabble, he has the instinct that someone would really die. And he cannot permit that to happen.

Tung Jo on the other hand has already taken out a few runestones just in case. He is here to support his friend no matter what happened.

As of this moment, the mind of Xin Ja is actually not thinking straight. All he could see is the expression of Rou Chenchen while she is being treated like nothing by her elder cousin. That expression of fear, helplessness, and submission made him angry.

His heart is filled with anger that is familiar to him. It was the time when he saw his father beaten to almost his death. At that time, he could not think of anything else but to kill his enemies. He is thinking that as long as these people are alive, they would surely cause pain to those he cares about.

This is the same feeling he has whenever he kills a person… the want to eliminate, the bloodlust, and the desire to kill.

"Young man… Boy!" the teacher said as he stood near Xin Ja.

Xin Ja unconsciously shifted his gaze at the teacher.

The teacher was taken aback after seeing those eyes.

"Hide your weapon… You can be expelled from the school if you do this." He said while cautiously trying to calm Xin Ja.

His words seem to have woken Xin Ja as he regained control of his emotion.

He shifted his gaze to the group of Yao Xinghe and Rou Xieshang. Then with a wave of his hand, his weapon disappears.

When the students saw this, they immediately whisper to each other with a hint of astonishment in their eyes.

"Mule! That guy has a Mule…"

"Damn… is he one of the scions of a rich family?"

"What do you know? Only those with power can have a Mule. I heard that it is very mysterious and even the experts runemasters could not determine how it works."

"Did those guys just offend one of the most powerful families in town? Even if they belong to the Yao and Rou families, they could not offend those people."

The discussion in the cafeteria was heard by the group and their expression changes. Yao Xinghe, eyed Xin Ja as if he is planning something.

"Let's go…" he said as their group left.

"Aiyo… Teacher! Thank you for helping us!" Hou Jiang said with a smile.

"Sigh… You guys are too hot-headed. You should calm down okay?" the teacher said while shaking his head as he left.

"Little brothers and sister… I am Hou Jiang! And these are is my cousin Hou Malou, and my best friend Lin Geng…" Hou Jiang introduced.

"Nice to meet you! And thank you for helping us…" Qing Joming greeted them while patting Xin Ja's shoulder as they sit down.

"Hmm… You guys have a weird combination… three alchemists and a runemaster… do you have combat masters in your group?" Hou Jiang said with a smile.

"Ah… No… We're just freshmen… so we don't know anyone from other campuses yet."

"Alright… Then it is settled. The three of us will join your group! What do you say?" Hou Jiang suggested.

The four people were startled as they look at the three seniors before them.

Xin Ja looks down and began to calm himself down. He then looks at Rou Chenchen and at that time, their eyes met.

No words are needed to say, Rou Chenchen could tell that Xin Ja became angry because of what her cousin did to her. She could feel his sincerity in just one glance and she is happy because of it.

She stifled her fear and worry, and carefully flashed a smile. She wanted to show that she is fine, that he did not have to worry about her.

Upon seeing that, Xin Ja really feels at ease.

"Ahhh… Senior… Why… Why do you want to be in our group? I mean… We are just weak freshmen."

"Hehe… Well, this is actually a request of my auntie. Plus, I could actually tell that you guys have potential. We've been observing you for a while and noticed that you guys are unique. So we do not want your talents to be wasted. As seniors, we are to groom you to replace us someday…" Hou Jiang explained.

"Auntie? Ah… Hou… is… is your auntie… beautiful Teacher Hou Anqing?" Qing Joming blurted out.

The eye of Hou Jiang twitched upon hearing that.

This guy dares to say that to his aunt… brazen.. The innocent are truly unafraid.