SHOCKING VENOMOUS CONSORT: FRIVOLOUS MISS
33. Life and Death are Your Own Responsibilities

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"Are you Ling Chuxi?" ask the haughty-looking girl who was blocking their path.

Ling Chuxi assessed the girl standing in front of him and immediately recognized her — she was the young girl he had seen riding a horse on the street a few days ago. The one who is called a peerless genius. What happened to his unfriendly tone?

"Yes, right. Is there anything I can help you with?” ling Chuxi replied calmly.

“I want to know how you managed to make Master You accept you as his disciple. I guess I'll find out during the upcoming training.” Lan Xinyu spoke in a disrespectful manner. Now, she had recognized Ling Chuxi as the girl in the window she was staring at when she went to the city the other day. Ling Chuxi's sharp gaze and refined temperament had left an impression on her with just a glance. Despite this, Lan Xinyu never expected him to be someone that Master Mu considered a disciple.

“I think you can ask Mu Liufeng — uh, sir, yourself. I don't think he mind.” Ling Chuxi was not used to calling Mu Liufeng a "master", but she corrected herself as she was sure she was unhappy if she knew she called him using his full name and would call him "evil disciple" any more. Butbut wait. Why did Lan Xinyu have an infatuated expression on her face? Don't tell me that crazy narcissistic jerk Mu Liufeng actually has an admirer? How illogical!

After hearing Ling Chuxi pronounce Mu Liufeng's full name, Lan Xinyu's expression changed. His jealousy forced him to move his hand involuntarily towards the golden whip hanging on his waist — weapon of his choice.

Ling Chuxi noticed Lan Xinyu's movements and raised an eyebrow. No more playing well. “Ck, tsk. What's wrong with you? You want to fight in this academy?” ling Chuxi asked mockingly. He grins. “Come on, I'm not afraid of a little fight. I have supporters, so I won't be expelled.”

The color of Lan Xinyu's face turned to pig's heart red. He was so angry that his hands started to tremble slightly. That's right, he knew as well as anyone that in order to take action against other students, one had to obtain the approval of the teachers first. Once the purpose of the battle has been determined only as a debate between the students so that each can learn and get a clue from the other battle methods, then permission will be granted. If students fought without obtaining permission, it would only be considered a fight and all parties involved would be expelled. The sting of Ling Chuxi's words was very clear — because her supporter was Mu Liufeng, even if she was caught fighting with Lan Xinyu, she said, he would protect her from any consequences unlike the lack of protection Lan Xinyu would face!

“I have to say goodbye to you. I had a very busy day in front of me because I had to take care of the matter of eating the best soybean pudding from Chengxi.” Ling Chuxi smiled and left after saying those words that enraged-up-dead-without-care-for-compensation. He then called out to Ling Yichen who had been waiting for him some distance away and went with him without caring for Lan Xinyu. Anger overflowed at Lan Xinyu until it caused her face to turn green.

“What an indecent person this Ling Chuxi is! I will teach him a lesson once the training begins! I will make him kneel before me and beg. Master Mu will be able to clearly see who is more suitable to become his disciple!” Lan Xinyu gripped the golden whip on her waist tightly and forced her words out through gritted teeth.

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Far away in the distance, Ling Chuxi sneezed. A frown appeared on Ling Yichen's handsome face as she looked at Ling Chuxi with concern. "Did you catch a cold?"

"NO. Surely Lan Xinyu complained about me behind my back!” ling Chuxi said with certainty. She held Little White tightly in her arms and added cheerfully, “I can't possibly catch a cold with Little White warming my bed every night.”

“Stay only, better be careful in everything.” Ling Yichen turned her head to look back at Lan Xinyu who was standing far behind them, not moving from where they had originally left her. There was a hint of worry in his voice as he continued, “I think he will definitely find a way to cause trouble for you however and whenever he can. He has monsters with strong cultivation techniques so you have to be careful.”

Ling Chuxi's lips curled up smirking. "Thul? He had to take her at that moment. Let's see how unrivalled a genius this really is."

Ling Yichen's expression softened as she started saying her next words, "I'll—" However, Ling Chuxi cut her off happily before she could finish what she was about to say.

“Yichen, look! Roasted beans coated with sugar! Hurry up, let's try some. We can order two portions to start. One and a half servings for me and half a serving for you,” whispered Ling Chuxi cheerfully while looking at the wagon selling roasted beans.

Ling Yichen gave him a weak smile and resignedly went to buy baked beans, swallowing the words she wanted to say: "I'll protect you."

Ling Yichen without saying anything gave a pack of sugar-coated baked beans to Ling Chuxi. Ling Chuxi placed Little White on his shoulder, then quickly retrieved the package from Ling Yichen and started peeling the beans. Just as she was about to put the one she had finished into her mouth, a beautiful and slender hand reached out and grabbed it.

"Hi!" shouted Ling Chuxi furiously. He turned his head to glare at the person who dared to steal his food from him, only to see Mu Liufeng casually throw the chestnut he had stolen into his mouth.

“You evil disciple! If your master takes part in your meal, it means that he sees you as someone worthy to share food,” Mu Liufeng replied frankly. Needless to say, he did not feel that snatching his own student's food was something to be ashamed of.

“Teacher Mu,” greet Ling Yichen with respect. He naturally guessed the identity of the chestnut thief man standing before him and Ling Chuxi. Mu Liufeng was a name he had heard spoken in many discussions before, but this was the first time he had seen the man behind the name in person. At first impression, there seemed to be nothing extraordinary about her aside from her extremely charming eyes.

“Hmm,” snort Mu Liufeng by recognizing the greeting of Ling Yichen. To Mu Liufeng, this was considered a polite response.

"Do you have any advice for the upcoming training, sir?" asked Ling Chuxi while peeling the chestnut. He stuffed the beans into his mouth as soon as he finished peeling them, afraid that Mu Liufeng might steal them again.

"No," Mu Liufeng replied just like that. After thinking about Ling Chuxi's question more briefly, he added, "If you die then you deserve it."

Ling Chuxi's lips twitched. What kind of teacher is this?!

"I have other business to take care of, so, later." Mu Liufeng said a haughty goodbye before drifting away. Literally. Even to this point, Ling Chuxi had yet to deduce his cultivation level.

As soon as Mu Liufeng was far from hearing range, Ling Chuxi muttered softly, “Tell me, Yichen. With such a bad personality, how could he still have an admirer?”

“Because he is so strong,” replied Ling Yichen briefly and practically.

After hearing Ling Yichen's words, Ling Chuxi lowered her head and fell silent for a moment. When he raised his head again, his gaze was sharpened by determination.

Indeed, that's how things are here. Only the strong are respected!

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Only during the training three days later did all the newly admitted students realize that they were facing the actual admission test of White Stone Academy. The ones who were able to survive through training would actually be accepted as students of White Stone Academy!

This time, training was held in the White Stone Canyon ten miles from White Stone City.

Ling Chuxi and Ling Yichen stood together in a group of two. What surprised Ling Chuxi was that all the participating students were required to sign a death indemnity. The terms listed in the indemnity are easy enough to understand.— Participation in training is considered voluntary and that a person will be responsible for his own life and death!

The clause itself had frightened quite a number of new students. Many thought passing the innate talent assessment and the entrance examination meant that they would not have to worry anymore. They had never expected the real examination to come after and it would be so dangerous! However, Ling Chuxi saw it differently. He admired White Stone Academy for organizing such training for testing the courage and tenacity of the students. One would not reach the distant path of cultivation without possessing such qualities.

Those who refused to sign the death indemnity would not earn a place as a student at White Stone Academy.

Ling Chuxi and Ling Yichen signed the death indemnity without a word. As they looked around, they saw that some of the students around them were afraid to sign and instead canceled their participation. In addition to some who drop out of school, there are still many students who are willing to enroll and participate.

The teacher in charge of the training this time was the vice principal of the academy. He looked at the number of students who decided to participate and nodded in satisfaction. Voter turnout was quite large this year. Hopefully many of them pass the training and can apply well in the White Stone Academy.

To pass the training, students only have to meet one — requirement they have to pass through the White Stone Canyon and reach the other side within seven days and seven nights.