Chapter 63

In his description, Ji Ran had only his swordsmanship as a highlight.

His strength was lacking, only at level two, and the full score in the swordsmanship exam was probably an accident. He had no background, and the adventurer he had teamed up with was a level four waste, with no chance of further advancement. He was greedy and petty, with a demeanor typical of someone from a small place. His appearance was ugly... well, he didn't dare exaggerate too much on this point.

Although aesthetic views might differ, Ji Ran's face, which could be considered somewhat handsome, had a strange appeal in this world... of course, not everyone could accept it.

Douglas, although enjoying flattery, was not a fool and naturally knew that there was some exaggeration in Oudi's words. If that guy was really like that, why would Anya always be around him?

Was Anya's aesthetic view different from the norm? Even so, she wouldn't be attracted to such a poor person, right?

Therefore, his initial probing was very cautious.

But after a few times, he also felt that this kid really had nothing outstanding.

His appearance was average—of course, from his perspective. His strength wasn't particularly impressive... in fact, he had never seen Ji Ran in action. The information he gathered from Ji Ran's classmates indicated that this kid was always obsessed with basic training and had nothing outstanding.

As for his background, it was even easier to investigate. Although this kid's backer was part of the Eley family, his source of fighting spirit was damaged, and he only had level four strength, with no chance of further advancement in his life.

Such a person didn't seem like someone who would be favored by Anya. Could it be... that Anya's aesthetic view was really abnormal?

Now, Douglas was half-believing and half-doubting Oudi's judgment.

After observing for a few days, Douglas confirmed his confidence and didn't want to wait any longer.

If Anya continued to interact with this kid, what if she was really charmed by his sweet talk?

He had to act early and drive that kid away!

After making this decision, Douglas began to send people to find Ji Ran's movement patterns. It was possible to do this inside the Azure Wind, but it was more troublesome and could get complicated if the Student Council found out. But outside the school...

In the city of Basse, he wasn't afraid of causing any trouble. If not for the fear of Anya's strong aversion, he wouldn't hesitate to make Ji Ran disappear.

Thus, on a certain day after class, when Ji Ran was leaving the academy to find Lai Si and the others, he was blocked by three people on a relatively quiet street.

After realizing he was blocked, Ji Ran was truly furious.

What a hassle to go to school! Being blocked all the time! It had only been a few days since the last time he was blocked!

If it were in the school, it would be one thing, but why was he being blocked outside the school? Who did he offend?

Even a clay figure would have a temper, and now Ji Ran's temper was up.

The appraisal skill revealed that the three people in front of him were two at level thirty-seven or thirty-eight, and one at level forty-one. Although they were considered Silver Rank, from Ji Ran's observation, they weren't stronger than Uncle Lai Si.

This level was considered high among second-year students at the Azure Wind Academy.

In the Azure Wind Academy, in terms of swordsmanship alone, level three was a significant threshold.

Level three strength was enough to enter the academy without much trouble. But after entering the Azure Wind, very few students advanced to level four in a year.

Level four was the Silver Rank, and normally, in various countries, it was a force to be reckoned with—enough to serve as an officer in the military. Even in the third year, level four strength wasn't considered weak.

However, the top graduates of the Azure Wind often had levels above five, and some of the strongest graduates were just a step away from the Gold Rank.

This world was not short of geniuses.

But for a freshman with only level two strength, two level threes and one level four were more than enough. Therefore, the three people blocking the way were confident and slowly approached in a row.

"Who are you, and what do you want?" Ji Ran stopped, one hand on the hilt of his sword, and asked the three people calmly.

Although their levels were higher than his, he wasn't under much pressure.

"What do we want? Hahaha... we want to give you a good lesson! To let you know that not everyone is someone you can approach casually!" The leader, the level forty-one guy, laughed wildly.

"Oh? So someone wants to warn me? I don't think I've been particularly close to anyone recently..." Ji Ran squinted, trying to recall where he might have caused trouble.

In the end, he thought that if there was a problem, it must be Lydia or Anya.

If it was Anya, he considered it an unwarranted disaster, and the problem would probably be resolved after a battle with Anya. But if it was Lydia...

Ji Ran's gaze turned cold.

"I don't know who I've approached, but I know that if you keep coming closer, your mothers might not recognize you anymore."

Ji Ran's words were somewhat obscure, and it took the three people a while to finally understand his meaning.

"Good kid, you're quite sharp-tongued... let's see if you can still talk so much after I knock out all your teeth!" The level forty-one guy sneered, drawing his longsword.

The other two did the same, but their weapons were different. They held two metal rods.

Although they were there to teach a lesson, they didn't want to cause a fatality. If something really happened, it would be better if it wasn't discovered, but if it was, they would be the ones in trouble. They weren't so noble as to take the fall for someone else.

A Silver Rank swordsman could control the force of his attacks, but they didn't have that confidence. Using iron rods was better; as long as they didn't deliberately hurt someone, it was hard to cause a fatality.

Since they had said that, Ji Ran didn't plan to be polite.

Although he was only level twenty-eight, he wasn't intimidated by a level three swordsman in this world. If he used some of his trump cards, he might even be able to take on a level four Silver Rank!

Although there were two level threes and one level four, it wasn't certain that they would be the ones to teach him a lesson...

Looking at the level four swordsman slowly approaching, Ji Ran smiled and slowly drew his longsword, letting it hang by his side.

"Trust me, it won't hurt much." Ji Ran slightly lowered his head, looking at the tip of his sword.

The three people on the opposite side were stunned. Not hurt much? What did that mean? Self-hypnosis?

Before they could burst into laughter, Ji Ran suddenly moved.

A step away, over twenty meters, almost vanished in the blink of an eye. Ji Ran instantly rushed to the middle of the three people, raising his longsword and slashing directly at a level three swordsman!

The level three swordsman was shocked. How did that guy get in front of him in the blink of an eye? What kind of speed was this? If it were an ambush, how could he have dodged?

Of course, he didn't have time to think about it now. Instinctively, he raised the iron rod in his hand and blocked Ji Ran's longsword.

No matter what, he had to block it first!

The iron rod did block Ji Ran's longsword, but the longsword seemed to have no force, and it was deflected by the iron rod. Before the level three swordsman could celebrate, he suddenly found the longsword stabbing toward his abdomen!

A feint! This thought flashed through the level three swordsman's mind. In this world, swordsmanship included feints, but not everyone liked to use them. Many preferred a straightforward approach, not giving the opponent a chance to use feints.

His reaction was quick, and he immediately shrank his body, swinging the iron rod downward. If he was hit by that sword, he would definitely be seriously injured!

However, Ji Ran didn't stab the sword down. Halfway through, he quickly turned, dodging a sword and a rod from behind, and then lunged forward!

He rushed into the arms of another level three swordsman, raised his elbow, and thrust it with force!

"Ahh!" The level three swordsman's eyes bulged, and his mouth opened wide. Ji Ran's elbow hit his stomach, causing his stomach to spasm. He immediately bent over, retching.

Kicking the level three swordsman's shoulder, Ji Ran leaped up, rolled in the air, and delivered two quick sword strikes, avoiding the other level three and level four swordsman. He landed lightly on the ground.

On the opposite side, one of the three people was already on the ground, unable to get up for a while.

Ji Ran knew swordsmanship, but he wasn't just a swordsman. To prepare for situations where he didn't have a sword, he had also learned a basic fist technique, Changquan, in the game. Although his proficiency was low, it was still effective at close range, and not something ordinary people could resist.

"Damn! You despicable guy!" The level four swordsman shouted in shock and anger. A moment of carelessness, and the kid had rushed into their midst, and with a few moves, one of their group was out of action!

He was too careless! The level four swordsman could only think this. He wouldn't admit, and wouldn't admit, that he had no ability to stop the kid. He was just careless!

Ji Ran looked at the two people still standing, and slightly shook his sword.

"Sorry, you're too modest. Compared to being despicable, am I more despicable than you intercepting a classmate outside school?"

The level four swordsman's face twisted, and his body trembled. Looking at Ji Ran, he raised his longsword.

"You, die!" He charged at Ji Ran, his body enveloped in fighting spirit, making his longsword glow with a bright white light.

Ji Ran looked at him and tilted his head. "Sorry, my target right now isn't you."

Then, Ji Ran suddenly took a few steps forward. His figure flashed strangely, and he passed by the level four swordsman, turning to face the level three swordsman!

The level three swordsman, holding his longsword, stood still, seemingly stunned.

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