Her other plan was to find leads on the broken star piece. Since Jun Linyuan wouldn’t tell her, she would have to figure it out herself.Before she left home, Feng Wu went to her beautiful mother and put that golden flexible armor on the latter herself.

In Imperial College —

The college had never been this lively before.

The Year 1 quarter.

Blue Cloud Court.

“Have you heard? Something happened in the Xuanyuan family.”

“Everyone’s heard about it by now. Who would have thought? Lady Cai and Zuo Qingliu… that’s some hardcore stuff.”

“Xuanyuan Yi looks as noble as a prince. Who would’ve thought he has such a mother?”

“Hey, which family do you think he really belongs to? The Xuanyuan or the Zuo family?”

“By the way, I heard that Feng Wu was somehow involved?”

“She got lost or something and the others went to look for her. They stumbled on Lady Cai and Zuo Qingliu during the search.”

“Oh, god! So Feng Wu started the whole thing?”

It was human nature to gossip, even when the people in question were talented new students of Imperial College.

“That’s right. Feng Wu was the reason this happened, so things are so awkward for her now.”

“Do you think the Xuanyuan family will go after Feng Wu for it?”

“I’m sure they will. If she hadn’t gone lost, Lady Cai’s affair wouldn’t have been exposed.”

“Plus, the Zuo family must really hate Feng Wu. I heard that Zuo Qingliu is dead.”

“Wow! Really? Zuo Qingliu is dead? He’s the second son of the Zuo family!”

“His sister is Zuo Qingluan, and the Zuo family has prospered in the last few years. Feng Wu is going to be in so much trouble.”

While everyone was discussing the topic, Feng Wu walked into Imperial College.

The newbie quarter —

“There’s Feng Wu! She’s here.”

“Seriously? She’s bold enough to come to school at a time like this? Isn’t she afraid of death?”

“Why don’t I see her? Where did she go?”

“I was walking behind her, and saw her enter the teachers’ office.”

“What’s she doing there?”

Everyone was curious.

Meanwhile, Feng Wu had indeed gone to see the teachers.

Qiao Yi and the other teachers were all in the office, except for Chief Yu.

Qiao Yi’s face darkened as soon as she spotted Feng Wu.

It was her —

Qiao Yi snorted. Someone had visited her at home the night before and made a deal with her. The deal was about none other than Feng Wu.

Little did she expect to find Feng Wu on her doorstep the following day.

Seeing that Chief Yu wasn’t there, Feng Wu turned to leave, but Qiao Yi stopped her.

“You didn’t even greet your teachers. Is that how a student should behave?” Qiao Yi smirked.

Feng Wu glanced at Qiao Yi with a frown.

Qiao Yi was sneering inwardly. Before, Feng Wu had been backed by someone superior and Grand Secretary Fang had been nice to her, so Qiao Yi couldn’t afford to offend her.

But now, both the Xuanyuan and Zuo families wanted Feng Wu dead. Hence, Qiao Yi didn’t think there would be any consequences to turning against Feng Wu.

Qiao Yi was very confident. Rising from her seat, she went up to Feng Wu with her arms crossed and a smirk on her face. “What a surprise. I didn’t think you would be bold enough to show up here at school.”

Feng Wu turned to leave.

But Qiao Yi wouldn’t let her.

“Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you disrespect me? You’re no more than a dog to me!”

Qiao Yi was young herself, after all. She had only been a teacher here for a year, and deep down, she was still spoiled and arrogant.

Feng Wu was never the docile type. She might not be bothered to retort to Qiao Yi at any other time, but now —

Since Qiao Yi had openly insulted her, Feng Wu wouldn’t endure it anymore.She stopped abruptly, spun around, raised her hand, and slapped Qiao Yi in the face.

Smack!

It was quick, accurate, and hard!

The slap was loud and clear!

“Argh!” Qiao Yi cried out in disbelief. Covering her red, swollen cheek, she glared at Feng Wu. “How dare you hit me?!”

The rules of Imperial College were very strict. Students were supposed to obey the teachers, but a student had just slapped a teacher, which was unheard of! That was unacceptable!

Instantly, a few other teachers rushed over.

Mr Hu and Mr Sun, whom Feng Wu had met before, were both here.

Qiao Yi glared at Feng Wu, the rims of her eyes red with anger. “You hit me! How dare you hit me?!”

Feng Wu smirked. “Your mouth was filthy. I was cleaning it for you!”

The other teachers had all heard Qiao Yi insult Feng Wu, but none of them had intervened, thinking that it was none of their business.

However, what Feng Wu did incurred their wrath.

Mr Hu stared at Feng Wu. “You unruly girl! How can you treat your teacher like that?!”

Qiao Yi said furiously, “Feng Wu, I don’t care how well-connected you are or who your patron is. All you need to know is: I’m not going to show you any mercy!”

After that, something glinted in Qiao Yi’s hand, and she struck out with a sword!

The blade shone brightly and sword energy filled the air!

Shit!

The other teachers blanched a little when they saw this.

Qiao Yi was a Year 1 teacher, which was proof enough of her capability!

As soon as she struck, Feng Wu felt a considerable amount of pressure!

It was a killing move!

Around them, Mr Hu, Mr Sun and the others saw what was happening, but they didn’t try to intervene, for they thought that Qiao Yi was only disciplining a student. Although Qiao Yi’s approach might be a little rough, since the student was a stubborn and unruly one, they didn’t think that Qiao Yi was out of line.

However, Feng Wu smiled a little.

She had presumed that Qiao Yi was quite a capable cultivator, but as soon as the latter struck, Feng Wu realized that at her current cultivation level, she would actually be able to withstand Qiao Yi’s attack!

But before Feng Wu could take action, there was a familiar voice.

“What on earth is going on here?!”

Chief Yu had shown up. She immediately stepped within range of the attack and smacked away the sword, which had been aimed at Feng Wu’s forehead!

The sword flew through the air, and fell to pierce the ground. Chief Yu, on the other hand, had a grim, stern look on her face when she stared at Qiao Yi.

Qiao Yi was angry and aggrieved. “Chief Yu, she, she insulted me!”

“She insulted you, so you decided to kill her? Have you lost your mind?!” Chief Yu was exasperated.

She had thought Qiao Yi a decent teacher, but why did the girl become so stupid whenever Feng Wu was concerned?

After scolding Qiao Yi, Chief Yu turned around and looked at Feng Wu in resignation.

Every time this girl showed up, she brought with her some new disaster. Was that some sort of supernatural power of hers?

“Come with me! Both of you!”

Glancing at Feng Wu and Qiao Yi, Chief Yu headed straight for her office.

Qiao Yi glared at Feng Wu and snorted loudly.

Not a single muscle on Feng Wu’s face moved. She remained unperturbed and kept perfectly calm.

Once inside her office, Chief Yu sat down with a dark face. She spun her chair around, then looked up and stared at the two people in front of her.

With one look, Chief Yu shook her head inwardly.

As the teacher and more senior person between the two, Qiao Yi was revealing too much of her emotions, be it joy or anger.

Feng Wu, on the other hand, was a mere girl of 13 or 14, but was so composed and cool-headed, and exhibited aplomb and wisdom beyond her years.This girl would grow into an incredible figure.

Thinking this, Chief Yu asked in an impassive tone, “Now, which one of you can tell me what the dispute is about?”

Before Feng Wu could speak, Qiao Yi was already sobbing with grievance. “Chief Yu, this unruly girl is outrageous! I only said some harsh words and she hit me, her teacher! Since when does Imperial College take in defiant students like her?! She’s practically insulted the entire Imperial College! If a student like that can go unpunished, then the teachers will have no authority left! No one will follow our orders anymore —”

The more Qiao Yi said, the more aggrieved she became as she sobbed. However, Chief Yu cut her off before she could finish.

Chief Yu felt her head hurt, and wondered if the two people had switched souls. Why was the student all calm and composed, while the teacher couldn’t stop sobbing?

She turned to Feng Wu in vexation. “You can explain yourself now.”

Feng Wu said indifferently, “She insulted me.”

Chief Yu’s face darkened. “Was that why you hit her? Because she insulted you?!”

Feng Wu snorted. “She deserved it.”

Chief Yu smacked the table angrily. “Feng Wu, you’re so arrogant!”

Qiao Yi smiled a little. She thought that Feng Wu wouldn’t be able to talk her way out this time.

Feng Wu only smiled. “I may be arrogant, but I didn’t try to kill someone.”

Chief Yu was struck dumb right away.

Feng Wu chuckled. “Plus, as a teacher, she couldn’t even fend off a student. Is that normal?”

Chief Yu was rendered speechless.

Qiao Yi was infuriated. “I can’t fend you off? That’s preposterous!”

Feng Wu only smiled. “Didn’t I beat you?”

Qiao Yi went scarlet in the face. “Ha! You’re not even listed in the first 900 on the billboard of Year 1 students! How dare you act so arrogantly in front of me?! Where do you find the courage?!”

Feng Wu said, “Where? From my talent.”

“Fine!” Qiao Yi was almost driven mad with rage. “Fight me, then!”

Feng Wu smirked. “If I win, you’re not qualified to teach me anymore.”

Qiao Yi grunted. “If you win, I’ll quit this job!”

Feng Wu only smiled, but said nothing.

Chief Yu was about to say something, when there was a cold voice outside. “I’ll fight her.”

Turning around, Feng Wu saw a familiar face.

It was Xuanyuan Yi.

And he wasn’t alone. A few of his friends were with him. One of them was called Bai Xiangyang, and he gave Feng Wu a contemptuous look.

“Xuanyuan Yi?” Qiao Yi cried out in surprise.

Everyone in the imperial capital was talking about the Xuanyuan family incident. No one had expected Xuanyuan Yi to still come to school now.

Xuanyuan Yi was the most famous new student this year, and was expected to have a promising future, but now —

Xuanyuan Yi stared at Feng Wu with cold, hateful eyes. There was so much hatred in them that they almost bled!

Other people might not know what happened that day, but Xuanyuan Yi certainly did, as someone who had been in on the scheme.

He even taught Xuanyuan Ying to enter that secret room through that formation.

However, Xuanyuan Yi had never expected things to turn around like that in the end.

Although he didn’t have any direct evidence, Xuanyuan Yi still fixed all his hatred on Feng Wu!

Staring at Feng Wu, Xuanyuan Yi said in a cold voice, “I challenge you!”

Chief Yu frowned. “You can’t do that. Feng Wu isn’t on the billboard yet, and she should —”However, Feng Wu only said with a smile, “Alright.”

What?

Everyone stared at Feng Wu in disbelief!

Had she lost her mind?! Where did she get the courage to fight Xuanyuan Yi?!

Xuanyuan Yi stared at Feng Wu. “By that, I mean a battle to the death!”

A battle to the death?!

Everyone in the office sucked in their breaths.

Qiao Yi’s eyes flickered, for she was very satisfied with Xuanyuan Yi’s suggestion.

“No.” Chief Yu frowned. “That’s too unfair to Feng Wu.”

It was common knowledge that Feng Wu hadn’t even made it into the first 1000 on the Year 1 billboard. How could she possibly fight Xuanyuan Yi, who was 300th on the billboard?

Not to mention that it was a battle to the death.

However, Xuanyuan Yi only stared at Feng Wu with grim, emotionless eyes. “Do you dare fight me or not?”

Feng Wu smiled. “Sure.”

She said it in such a casual tone that everyone sucked in their breaths!

Chief Yu tugged at Feng Wu. “Do you even know what a battle to the death is? Don’t say yes to things you don’t understand!”

Feng Wu pouted. “Isn’t it the type of battle where the two parties sign an agreement beforehand that they’ll leave their lives to fate, and promise that no one will be incriminated afterward?”

Chief Yu fell silent. So, the girl really did know.

Xuanyuan Yi nodded. “Tomorrow at this time. I’ll see you in the battle royale arena.”

He turned and left after that.

As soon as he was gone, Qiao Yi gave Feng Wu a “you idiot” look and smiled sarcastically. She didn’t say anything, and only kept her taunting gaze on Feng Wu.

Feng Wu ignored her and simply said to Chief Yu, “Miss Yu, I would like to become an independent day student.”

The so-called day student lived at home, whereas an independent day student could study at home, and only went to school for exams and tests.

As soon as Feng Wu said the words, everyone was astonished yet again.

Usually, when students got admitted into Imperial College, they never wanted to step outside school grounds, for Imperial College was a complicated cultivation formation itself.

Given Imperial College’s dense spiritual essence, cultivating here was at least 50% more efficient than doing it outside.

Many people had been astonished when Feng Wu applied to become a day student back then, but she wanted to become an independent day student now? That was so —

“Nonsense!” Chief Yu frowned. “Feng Wu, have you lost your mind? Do you know how capable Xuanyuan Yi is? How could you say yes?”

Feng Wu smiled. “Miss Yu, I’d like to become an independent day student.”

Chief Yu patted Feng Wu on the head. “You’ll be dead tomorrow. You won’t be a student of any kind!”

Feng Wu said, “If I win, do I get to become an independent day student?”

Chief Yu rolled her eyes at Feng Wu, thinking that she had never met a more carefree girl before.

Feng Wu left with a smile.

Feng Wu didn’t tell anyone, but —

The other students were bound to hear the news.

Even if Feng Wu wanted to keep it a secret, Xuanyuan Yi wouldn’t allow it.

Blue Cloud Court.

“What?! Feng Wu and Xuanyuan Yi are going to fight to the death?”

“No way?! And Feng Wu said yes? Is she not afraid of death at all?”

“When Xuanyuan Yi took the test last time, he made it into the top 300 without breaking a sweat!”

“Feng Wu isn’t even in the first 900, is she?”

“That’s because she didn’t show up for the test.”

“That’s because she didn’t dare show up for the test.”

“Anyway, I think Feng Wu is definitely going to lose.”

No one in Blue Cloud Court had any confidence in Feng Wu.In Universe Court, the quarter for the Year 1 senior students.

Someone took Feng Sang’s hand in excitement. “Feng Sang, Feng Sang, big news! That Feng Wu from your family really is going to die this time!”

Feng Sang frowned. “What are you talking about?”

“Feng Wu agreed to fight Xuanyuan Yi to the death tomorrow!”

Feng Sang asked, “Fight him to the death?”

“Yes. The kind where you sign an agreement before the battle and neither side is to be blamed for the death of the other. A battle to the death!”

Feng Sang narrowed her eyes and wondered if Feng Wu really was that eager to get killed.

But Feng Sang soon recalled the capability Feng Wu had shown in the Xuanyuan family house previously. It had been an astonishing demonstration, and she had to be a Level 7 Spiritual Grandmaster already!

Xuanyuan Yi had to be aware of Feng Wu’s cultivation level, but he still dared to challenge her. So, had there been a spurt in Xuanyuan Yi’s progress in the last few days?

“What’s Xuanyuan Yi’s ranking now?”

“He’s 298th.”

“Where do you think Feng Wu would be on that billboard if she shows her true capability?”

“900th?”

“600th?”

But Feng Sang shook her head. With what Feng Wu demonstrated in the Xuanyuan family the other day, she could make it into the top 100 at least, if that really was her true capability.

Of the senior Year 1 students, Rong Shixin was doubtlessly the top cultivator, with Si Yuan ranked right behind him. The two of them had both been capable cultivators for a long time and were skillful enough to proceed to Year 2. However, in order to consolidate their foundations, they had remained in Year 1.

Right now, Rong Shixin and Si Yuan both frowned when they heard the news.

Feng Wu had left a good impression on Rong Shixin, but since his family was related in some way to the Xuanyuan family, he was on their side.

Hence, after the Xuanyuan family incident, Rong Shixin considered Feng Wu an enemy.

As for Si Yuan…

He had met Feng Wu before, and was infatuated with her beauty —

Hearing the news, Si Yuan went out right away.

Where was he going?

Feng Sang had always had a secret crush on Si Yuan, and always paid attention to everything he did. Seeing him go out, she looked concerned. Without hesitation, she followed him quietly.

Si Yuan stopped Feng Wu in a grove when she was about to walk out of the school gate.

Feng Wu looked up at the teenager.