Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 537 - 457 Purification

Gu Han smiled and nodded. "Alright, that must have been hard on you. Facing such a low-level opponent must have been quite dull, right?"

Chen Gu hurriedly replied, "What are you saying, Teacher? Helping my classmates improve and fostering their growth is part of my duty as a member of Huai Shan Branch School."

Liao Mingliang and Fan Yutong could barely listen anymore. Enough already, you two, with your call and response! Are you deliberately trying to shame Bai Zhijin to death?

But stand up for a friend and speak out for justice? What a joke. Haven't they seen the huge black ring around Bai Zhijin's left eye? If I dared to speak rashly, Chen Gu would dare to give me one too.

Standing there in extreme awkwardness, Bai Zhijin listened as Teacher Gu Han said, "The fact that I'm your teacher means my judgment is far superior to yours. My decision not to let Chen Gu participate in the duels showed I had already recognized his strength far exceeds yours!"

"Bai Zhijin, do you have any other questions?"

The self-proclaimed standard-bearer for students from humble backgrounds, Bai Zhijin, his face beet-red, murmured in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz, "No."

"Then return to your seat."

The subsequent duels nearly put Chen Gu to sleep. Indeed, the skill level was not high.

These students came from affluent backgrounds and had begun interacting with Professionals from an early age. Their Energy Levels weren't low; they were already at the Second or Third Energy Level. Many had even awakened unique professional skills and mastered various unique combat techniques—all skills taught in private by powerful Professionals their families had hired at great expense.

But ultimately, they lacked real combat experience and were far inferior to Chen Gu's special operations teammates.

Lin Xiaochen was first on stage. After a duel that looked like a genuine exchange but was, in reality, mostly wasted effort and flashy moves, Lin Xiaochen secured a difficult victory.

Quite pleased, he sat down next to Qiao Shuangyi after his match, eager to watch the exciting duels to follow.

Coincidentally, Qiao Shuangyi and Shangguan Yuqing's duel was scheduled for the very end, as if Teacher Gu Han had intentionally saved them for the grand finale.

When it was finally their turn, Qiao Shuangyi took a deep breath, pressed his hands on his knees to stand, and walked steadily onto the dueling field.

Shangguan Yuqing was already impatient, eager to pummel that oaf.

But Qiao Shuangyi suddenly raised a hand. "Wait a moment. Before we duel, I have something to say."

Shangguan Yuqing chuckled coldly, limbering up her joints. "Fine, speak. Let's hear your last words."

Qiao Shuangyi suddenly adopted a heartbroken expression. "Do you really hate me that much?"

Shangguan Yuqing froze. What does he mean?

Qiao Shuangyi continued, "I've heard that girls usually aren't too harsh on boys who like them. So why are you being so cruel?"

"Do you know how ecstatic I was when I heard our families were considering a marriage alliance?"

"Yes, perhaps I got a little carried away, but that was because I thought my dream was about to come true!"

"But then you shattered my beautiful dream in the cruelest way imaginable."

"I haven't been able to eat or sleep these past few days, I've been thinking so hard. But never mind that. I still hope you find happiness. If you truly don't want this, I'll speak to my family. I won't let them pressure you..."

Shangguan Yuqing was stunned. This little fatty... does he really like me?

However, at this very moment, Qiao Shuangyi, who had stealthily closed the distance under the cover of his words, flashed a treacherous smile and punched her squarely in the face.

WHACK!

Shangguan Yuqing stumbled, one side of her fair, delicate face instantly turning red and swollen!

Qiao Shuangyi leaped back, spread his arms, and roared with laughter at the sky, "Hahaha, I won! I won!"

"You lost! You lost!"

He was ecstatic and performed a cheeky, butt-wiggling dance right in front of Shangguan Yuqing!

Shangguan Yuqing's eyes turned bloodshot. With a furious howl, she charged. "I'm going to kill you!"

But a large hand intercepted them. It was Teacher Gu Han. "This duel is over, Shangguan Yuqing. You have indeed lost. What lesson have you learned from this?"

Shangguan Yuqing was beside herself with rage, flailing at Teacher Gu Han's restraining arm like a feral cat trying to get at the little fatty. "He cheated! He's shameless, despicable, a lowlife!"

But Gu Han didn't budge, and she couldn't get past him. "Don't you understand yet?" he said. "Deception and strategy are also part of combat."

"Once a duel begins, you are mortal enemies! You must never allow yourself to be distracted for any reason. The moment you fall into an opponent's trap, it's a path to death. No one will remember if the victor used underhanded tricks, and sympathy for the loser will never change the outcome of the battle!"

He gave a gentle push, sending Shangguan Yuqing reeling back. "Alright. Go back and reflect seriously."

Reflect my ass! Shangguan Yuqing, burning with indignation, pointed at Qiao Shuangyi and seethed, "Fatso, you just wait!"

Qiao Shuangyi gave his backside another taunting wiggle in her direction, then darted behind Chen Gu.

Shangguan Yuqing lunged again but was once more stopped by Teacher Gu Han. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

When class ended and everyone began to file out, an infuriated Shangguan Yuqing started towards Qiao Shuangyi, who quickly yelled, "School rules forbid private altercations! Shangguan, do you want to be expelled?!"

Shangguan Yuqing ground her teeth. "You just wait! If you have any guts, don't you dare leave the school grounds for the rest of your life!"

Lin Xiaochen sighed from the sidelines. "Brother Chen, that trick of yours was effective, but the repercussions look pretty severe..."