I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 73 - 72: Lesson Learned
Just a few days into the new term, Liu Yuan has fully demonstrated his family background and domineering personality; the students in the Rune Master Department, those with weak strength don’t dare provoke him, and those with high strength disdain to associate with him.
Liu Yuan found himself unrivaled, becoming more and more arrogant, practically becoming the overlord of the Rune Master Department.
Now Liu Yuan is bullying Qi Ming and Li Xing in front of all the classmates; even though most students think Liu Yuan is being unreasonable, to avoid trouble, no one stands up for Qi Ming and Li Xing.
"You, you..." Qi Ming’s face turns red, standing up to argue with him, but unfortunately, his words are awkward, and he is instead mocked by Liu Yuan imitating his stutter.
"You, you, you! What are you you-ing about? Little stutterer, can’t even speak properly, what a disgrace, how could Qi Lang have a descendant like you!"
Liu Yuan provokingly looks at Li Xing, continuing his sarcastic mockery: "You’re not even fully qualified yourself, yet you bring outsiders to listen to the lectures, who gave you such confidence?"
"Crack—!"
A fireball the size of a fist explodes in front of Liu Yuan, almost singeing his eyebrows, he is startled, jumps back several steps, and then angrily shouts:
"What are you doing!"
"Sorry, the weather is dry, and it accidentally ignited." Li Xing says with a smile, his attitude sincere, as if it was truly unintentional.
"Hmph, you’re called Li Xing right? You’re quite cocky, aren’t you just a Double Heaven Armor of the second level, what’s so great about that!"
Li Xing nods seriously, saying: "Indeed, there’s nothing great about it, but why aren’t you one? Didn’t your parents cooperate well?"
"Hahaha—!" The classmates burst into laughter.
"Sharp-tongued, slap him—!" Liu Yuan waves his hand, and a huge Water Elemental Spirit palm dart towards Li Xing.
Liu Yuan’s attack is a close-range one, unexpected and full of force; to other students, it seems very likely Li Xing will get slapped, but in the next second, the water palm is vaporized by the Three Thousand Lotus.
"Zzz—!"
The Three Thousand Lotus, with its round belly, floats before Li Xing, looking bewildered for a moment.
Was there a water ball just now? It vaporized so fast it couldn’t even see clearly. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Little Fatty is displeased, patting its belly as it questions Li Xing: "Is this it? Just this?? Are you serious!" Li Xing has become lazier lately, calling it out to deal with any Tom, Dick, or Harry?
Liu Yuan’s combat ability may be ranked in the Rune Master Department, but in front of Li Xing, he’s just a jumping clown.
Li Xing also feels that the water ball slap just now insulted the Three Thousand Lotus, quickly soothing it with Divine Sense: "Um... I didn’t expect him to be so weak either, Fatty, you’ve been through it, quickly go rest."
Little Fatty snorts, turns around and burrows back into the Dantian.
Facing Liu Yuan directly, Li Xing isn’t as amiable: "Kid, using Elemental Attack in front of me, is your brain okay?"
Li Xing’s instant defeat of Liu Yuan’s water ball also stuns the other students; many whisper: "Whoa, I heard Li Xing is the top sister in this year’s Martial Arts Department, truly living up to the name."
"No kidding, second level Double Heaven Armor, god-like talent, what do you think this is, a joke?"
"This boy Liu Yuan really hit the nail on the head today."
"I hope Li Xing teaches him a good lesson, so he stops acting like a frenzied chicken every day, clueless about manners."
"But if a Martial Arts Department student teaches a Rune Master Department student a lesson, wouldn’t that make us look bad if word gets out?"
"What does it matter, since Li Xing is auditing, she counts as half a talisman master; her tussle with Liu Yuan is at most a family feud, let’s not spread it."
"...Makes sense."
Liu Yuan never expected Li Xing to be so strong, feeling a bit scared, but bearing the burden of being the department overlord, he can’t back down in front of classmates; immediately he puts on a rogue posture, pointing at Li Xing:
"I warn you, this is the Rune Master Department classroom, if you dare use those Martial Master’s violent methods, you’ll be sowing discord between the Rune Master Department and the Martial Arts Department, affecting inter-department unity, and the school will surely punish you!"
Li Xing sighs, saying to Qi Ming: "Look, some people act like hooligans when you reason with them, but talk emotions when you act like a hooligan. They occupy all the reason, yet want to put a hat on your head, truly shameless."
Turning to Liu Yuan, Li Xing’s gaze turns hostile: "Since this is the Rune Master Department, I’ll adapt as the guest, using talismans to play rough, is that acceptable? Silence—!"
Li Xing’s slender fingers quickly trace a few shapes in the air, then flick towards Liu Yuan; a stamp-like mini-talisman swiftly covers his mouth, flashes briefly, and then disappears.
Liu Yuan feels a chill on his lips, upper and lower lips seemingly stuck together like strong glue, no matter how hard he tries, he can’t open them, only making muffled sounds.
"Uh—mm-mm!"
Liu Yuan’s eyes widen in terror, staring at Li Xing.
Other students are all stunned.
"Freehand inscribing?!"
"Oh my! She really understands talismans? No wonder she came to audit!"
"This, how is this possible? Didn’t they say her Spirit Sea was dried up? How can she inscribe freehand like an advanced talisman master?"
"Lack of spiritual power doesn’t mean not being able to use talismans; Lin the Great Rune Master is an example."
"Oh my, she’s so strong! Brothers, my heart is racing, I think I’m in love..."
...
"Kid, consider this a small penalty today, the Silence Talisman will last for twenty-four hours, you can’t speak, can’t open your mouth, not even eat or drink. But if you can bow and apologize to me and Qi Ming now, I’ll unlock it immediately, what do you say?"
"Uh! Mm-mm—!"
Never having suffered such grievance, being made to bow and apologize publicly is like a daydream. Liu Yuan angrily points at Li Xing and Qi Ming, but doesn’t dare act again; he isn’t foolish, acting would certainly not work, he’d just suffer for it.
Li Xing sneers, knowing this guy won’t agree; all the better, young people are too hot-headed and easily attract disaster, let him cool off for a day.
Li Xing stands from his seat, turning to tell the students behind her:
"Just to let everyone know, I’ll be auditing the Rune Master Department’s courses often from now on. I won’t cause trouble for anyone, but I hope everyone pays attention to their words and deeds, if anyone uses spiritual power to scan me again, don’t blame this girl for beating you so bad your own mother won’t recognize you!"
Those few malicious spiritual powers suddenly retract, their owners bow their heads like quails, afraid of being noticed by Li Xing.
This woman is too terrifying; Liu Yuan was so domineering, yet gained nothing; what can they use against her? Better keep a low profile.
The class bell rings, a professor wearing half-circle glasses enters the classroom carrying a pile of books, sees Liu Yuan standing in the aisle, and appears displeased.
"Class has started, return to your seat!"
"Uh—!"
Liu Yuan makes a muffled sound, seeking help from the professor. Unfortunately, the professor is hard of hearing, thinking Liu Yuan said "No," and becomes instantly angry:
"How preposterous! Either get back to your seat or get out of the Rune Department and never come back!"
Cursing inwardly, Liu Yuan slinks to the last row, finds a corner seat to settle into. After today’s fracas, he has no face to sit in front, the fewer people noticing him the better.
The professor clears his throat, starts the lecture, but Qi Ming is too excited to listen, his eyes shining as he watches Li Xing, all excitement.
"What, want to learn?" Li Xing asks him in a low voice.
Qi Ming nods vigorously, having never seen a talisman that makes others unable to speak, he’s eager to learn!
"Want! Teach me, I’ll let you see—see my great-grandfather’s talisman array notes!"
"Deal!"
