Chapter 138 – Violent Useless vs. Delicate Cat (18)
Even so, Qi Xi wasn’t willing to give up. He went in with an elbow aimed at Mu Jin. Mu Jin knew Qi Xi was using significant force, and if the strike landed, he would likely get hurt.
A cold glint flashed in Mu Jin’s eyes as his demeanor shifted. Gone was the gentle air—now it was as if he was ready to teach Qi Xi a lesson.
Qi Xi, who had thought he had the upper hand, quickly realized that the tables had turned. The seemingly frail and harmless boy was incredibly strong. Even a slight collision made Qi Xi feel like he might lose his balance.
However, at one point, Mu Jin seemed to fumble the basketball, giving Qi Xi a glimmer of hope. He quickly moved to grab the ball, only to be forced back by a sudden burst of strength.
It turned out that Mu Jin hadn’t lost control of the ball; he had deliberately tossed it toward Qi Xi to teach him a lesson. As soon as Qi Xi touched the ball, he felt a sharp pain in his fingers, like they were dislocated.
He looked up in shock at Mu Jin, who was smiling like a devil, his once gentle demeanor completely gone.
A chill ran down Qi Xi’s spine as he realized that this was no ordinary opponent. Mu Jin continued to score, often hitting the ball against Qi Xi’s body, leaving him in pain. Each time he got hit, Mu Jin would whisper in his ear, reminding him that this was for all the times Qi Xi had hurt Yan Yang.
Mu Jin didn’t go too far; he aimed for a minor punishment, just enough to keep Qi Xi in pain for a while. Since Qi Xi’s antics were mostly childish pranks, Mu Jin wasn’t inclined to end him, but he made sure the lesson would be remembered.
By the time the game ended, Qi Xi was down on the ground, unable to get up. His arms and fingers ached from dislocation, his face pale and sweating. He finally understood how terrifying Mu Jin was, realizing that even if he tried to use soul power, Mu Jin’s strength was far beyond his own.
Soul power in its early stages was more like physical training, focusing on enhancing strength, speed, and other physical abilities. As soul power advanced, it allowed users to perform feats like teleportation. However, reaching the seventh tier of soul power was rare, let alone the tenth, which was akin to reaching godhood.
To Mu Jin, defeating Qi Xi was child’s play. Qi Xi’s strength, at the fourth tier, might have been decent among his peers, but he was no match for Mu Jin.
Qi Xi’s status as the eldest child of the Qi family’s main branch usually granted him respect, but facing Mu Jin, he realized the fear that came from being outmatched in every way.
Who was Mu Jin, and why was he protecting Yan Yang? Had he underestimated a truly formidable foe?
Seeing Qi Xi’s fear, Mu Jin’s aura softened a bit. Despite his anger, he wasn’t about to kill someone over such trivial matters, but he made sure Qi Xi would think twice before causing trouble again.
Still clutching his painful fingers, Qi Xi mustered his remaining energy to snarl at Mu Jin, “Why are you protecting him? What did he give you? You know you’re making an enemy of the entire Qi family, right?”
To his surprise, Mu Jin just smiled gently at Yan Yang before turning back to Qi Xi and saying, “Of course, I’m protecting him because I like him.”
Qi Xi was stunned, unable to believe his ears. But then Mu Jin faced everyone else and announced, “I want to make something clear. I, Mu Jin, like Yan Yang. I’m currently pursuing him. So I don’t want anyone trying to compete with me or harm him. Otherwise…”
Mu Jin’s words and his glance at the defeated Qi Xi left the implication clear.
His declaration sent shockwaves through the gathered students. No one expected the new transfer student, who had just claimed the top spot in the entire grade, to follow up with such a bold announcement—publicly confessing his feelings for Yan Yang, the school’s cold-hearted rebel.
Many people were stunned by Mu Jin’s words, lamenting that such a talented and handsome boy would confess to a guy like Yan Yang. They couldn’t believe that this attractive and powerful student would fall for someone known for his tough demeanor.
Yan Yang, hearing Mu Jin’s public confession, was momentarily dumbfounded. Though he’d heard Mu Jin express his feelings before, he’d always dismissed it as innocent teasing. But this time, his usually delicate little cat declared it so boldly in front of everyone, saying he was pursuing him.
Everyone at school knew how remarkable Mu Jin was, but the fact that he announced his feelings for Yan Yang and declared his intent to protect him stunned everyone.
Yan Yang felt his heart racing as he saw Mu Jin’s radiant smile. The young man had never experienced this kind of public support before, especially not from someone who boldly declared their feelings for him.
It was the first time anyone had stood up for him in such a grand way. Even Yan Xiao, who occasionally helped when Yan Yang was in trouble, usually just offered gentle words. But to see someone so boldly defend him and confess their love—it was a first.
Yan Yang felt his heart pounding as he realized what Mu Jin had done. Mu Jin had announced to everyone that he liked Yan Yang and was pursuing him, warning others not to interfere.
Yan Lexin, standing nearby, was just as surprised. She, along with other soul-powered students, understood exactly what Mu Jin had done. She couldn’t help but wonder who Mu Jin really was and how he could be so strong. His power was evident, and she wondered what connection he had to the Yan family.
Yan Lexin recalled hearing about a new student who had quickly become the top student in the high school, a transfer named Mu Jin. The rumors about his academic success had spread quickly, but seeing him in action and hearing his public confession left her in awe. She couldn’t believe her second brother was the object of such affection.
Meanwhile, Yan Yang was still in shock. He’d always seen Mu Jin as someone he needed to protect—as a partner, a companion, someone he cared for deeply. But he never expected his delicate little cat to boldly confess in front of everyone, stating he was pursuing him.
Yan Yang felt like he was in a dream. The whole scene felt surreal, like something out of a movie. Unsure how to respond, he found himself mumbling, “Xiao Jin, let’s talk about this at home.”
His voice was soft, almost inaudible, clearly indicating that he didn’t want others to hear. But the crowd around them was all ears, eager to hear how the school’s top student would respond to this confession.
Yan Yang’s response was hesitant, not wanting to seem disrespectful by giving an unclear answer. However, his quiet words seemed to upset Mu Jin, whose eyes instantly welled with tears.
Mu Jin gave Yan Yang a long look, then turned and quickly walked away without a word, not caring that classes were still in session.
Yan Yang, realizing that Mu Jin was walking away, hurried after him. The gathered crowd watched in curiosity, wondering if the school’s top student had been rejected after his confession.