BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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After introducing Xue Ni to the Xiao Clan members, they chatted briefly before heading further inside.

As they approached the large green tent, they saw several men and women gathered in small circles under the comfortable shade, chatting casually. Judging by their relaxed expressions, they, like Xue Ni, were probably students from Jia Nan Academy.

Outside the shade, around twenty young men and women were seated on the ground under the scorching sun. Sweat poured down their faces due to the intense heat, but their expressions remained tense and nervous. These were likely new students who had just passed the outer tests.

Inside the tent, a few of the girls who had been chatting suddenly looked up and noticed Xiao Yu and the others approaching. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they rushed over, surrounding Xiao Yu in a flurry of giggles and chatter.

As Mo Yu's gaze swept across the faces of the young, beautiful female students, noting their joy at seeing Xiao Yu, he realized that Xiao Yu was quite well-liked at the academy.

Faced with this scene of youthful beauty, Mo Yu felt a surge of excitement within him. Deep in his eyes, a faint red light flickered for a moment.

However, Mo Yu was not some inexperienced boy who couldn't think beyond a woman's chest. The desire that had briefly flared up within him was quickly suppressed.

"Hehe, such beautiful little girls," one of the girls exclaimed, her eyes sweeping over Xun'er and Xiao Mei. The two women's stunning appearances unsurprisingly drew the admiration of the others.

Their gazes then shifted to Mo Yu. While Xiao Yan and Xiao Ning were handsome in their own right, neither had Mo Yu's unique and compelling charm.

"Hehe, such a handsome guy. Yu'er, is this your fiancé? Come on, be honest, have you two been sneaking around?"

Hearing such a bold question right in front of everyone, even Mo Yu, no matter how composed he usually was, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Xiao Yan, Xun'er, and the others blushed deeply. The racy topic was too much for these innocent young men and women to handle.

"Ah! Don't say such things!" Xiao Yu's pretty face quickly flushed red as she hurriedly covered the mouths of the girls who were teasing her.

"Xiao Yu, it's been a while."

As the group joked around, a male voice suddenly rang out.

Everyone turned their heads to see a young man in gray and white Luo Bues standing behind them, smiling brightly.

The shyness on Xiao Yu's face faded as she turned around. She instinctively linked arms with Mo Yu, glanced at the young man, and said lightly, "Luo Bu, it's been a while."

"Hehe." The young man named Luo Bu nodded with a smile. His gaze briefly flicked to their linked arms before a trace of coldness and anger flashed in his eyes as he looked at Mo Yu.

"Hehe, are these the people you brought?" Luo Bu asked, walking forward with a smile.

"Mm." Xiao Yu nodded casually before introducing Mo Yu and the others once again, saying with a smile, "I'm bringing them here for the assessment."

"Oh, I see." Luo Bu smiled and nodded. "Since you're the one bringing them, there's no need for a test. I trust your judgment. Besides, ever since I arrived in Wu Tan City a few days ago, I've heard rumors about the 'Xiao Clan's Twin Dragons.'"

His gaze settled on Mo Yu, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes as he said, "I suppose this must be your fiancé, one of the Xiao Clan's Twin Dragons, Mo Yu."

Hearing this, Mo Yu immediately understood that the "trouble" Xiao Yu had mentioned before was referring to this persistent pursuer, Luo Bu.

A hint of coldness appeared in Mo Yu's eyes. It was normal for Xiao Yu to be admired—after all, as the saying goes, "Fair lady, gentlemen pursue." And Xiao Yu was certainly beautiful enough to attract attention.

But this guy clearly didn't understand what it meant to give up, which was downright irritating.

Without wasting any time feeling the softness of Xiao Yu's body, Mo Yu pulled her tightly into his arms and, looking at Luo Bu with a calm expression, said, "I'm indeed Xiao Yu's fiancé, Mo Yu. What business do you have with me?"

Suddenly being held tightly, Xiao Yu's heart fluttered. Feeling the warmth of Mo Yu's chest and hearing his calm and confident declaration, her heart melted with sweetness.

Watching Mo Yu embrace Xiao Yu in public made Luo Bu's fake smile falter.

Everyone at Jia Nan Academy knew that he had been relentlessly pursuing Xiao Yu. Although she had always rejected him, Luo Bu believed that with persistence, he could win her over and finally claim her as his own. But who would have thought that Mo Yu would appear out of nowhere?

Luo Bu had heard about Mo Yu's feats—defeating a six-star Dou Zhe who also Grade One Alchemist. Those were certainly impressive accomplishments, but Luo Bu wasn't too concerned.

Alchemists were undoubtedly respected, but Luo Bu's family background had given him plenty of exposure to many alchemists, so he didn't find them all that extraordinary—especially not a mere Grade One Alchemist.

At this stage, alchemists' combat prowess wasn't particularly outstanding. Moreover, due to the overuse of medicinal pills, their Dou Qi was often quite unstable, meaning their actual strength fell far short of their cultivation rank.

Although he was only a four-star Dou Zhe, the techniques he had mastered and his strong foundation made him no less capable than an ordinary six-star Dou Zhe.

Besides, he hadn't personally witnessed the battle Mo Yu was famous for. He even suspected that Mo Yu had relied on a group of family guards to overwhelm the alchemist before stepping in to claim the victory for himself.

Thinking along these lines, Luo Bu's gaze toward Mo Yu became even more disdainful as he said with a faint sneer, "I wouldn't dare presume to teach you anything. I've just heard that you've made quite a name for yourself in Wu Tan City, Mo Yu. If you plan on joining Jia Nan Academy, that would make you my junior. So, as your senior, how about a friendly spar?"

Hearing this, both the Xiao Clan members and the female students from the academy frowned. This guy had clearly lost his mind, picking a fight over jealousy in such a setting.

They had heard about Xiao Yu's powerful fiancé, but he was still a rising star in the small city of Wu Tan. In Jia Nan Academy, talent was everywhere, and every student was a local prodigy.

Only those who had undergone the academy's trials and tribulations were recognized as true geniuses.

Just as the girls were about to intervene and persuade Luo Bu to stop, they saw Mo Yu release his grip on Xiao Yu and say calmly, "Since you're so eager, I'll accept your challenge. Let's have a spar."

If this guy couldn't give up, Mo Yu would just beat him into submission.

The female students from Jia Nan Academy were taken aback.

Just as they were about to try to stop Xiao Yu, they noticed that Xiao Yu, along with the other members of the Xiao Clan, all had expressions of anticipation, as if they were waiting for a good show.

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