Chapter 76

Upon returning to Lucía's house, Xiaoming found that the food in the dining room remained untouched, and both the beautiful president and Qiqi were still waiting, clearly having not had dinner yet.

Xiaoming usually returned home very punctually, but today he was so late and even let Qiqi come back alone, which was clearly unusual. Thus, Lucía asked with concern, "Xiaofeng, what happened?"

To Lucía, this was definitely not good news, but she would have to know sooner or later, so Xiaofeng frankly said, "Sister Lucía, my martial qi has already broken through to the Demon Qi stage."

Qiqi immediately responded excitedly, "Wow, Demon Qi stage, Brother Feng, you're so amazing!"

However, Lucía did not show much joy, as she noticed that Xiaofeng's expression was off.

Sure enough, Xiaofeng continued, "But, my martial qi has no attribute."

"No attribute, Brother Feng, what does that mean? Don't martial artists develop attributes when they reach the Demon Qi stage?" Qiqi, being a mage, had some understanding of martial qi, but she had never heard of a case where it had no attribute.

However, Lucía understood what this meant and fell silent for a moment before smiling, "I see, I understand. Let's eat."

Lucía's reaction greatly surprised Xiaofeng. He had thought that the beautiful president had placed all her hopes for revenge on him, and this news would be like a bolt from the blue, hard to accept. But during dinner, Lucía acted as she usually did, still enthusiastically serving him dishes.

Her complete lack of concern made Xiaofeng feel uncomfortable.

After dinner, Xiaofeng found an opportunity to temporarily leave Qiqi and approached the beautiful president, "Sister Lucía, I went to St. Mary's Medical Institute for a check-up, and even a famous healer couldn't do anything."

Lucía asked, "Oh, so what?"

Xiaofeng, puzzled, said, "Your reaction confuses me. To be honest, Sister Lucía, I want to know what you think."

Lucía countered, "What do you think I think?"

"I think you should be very disappointed," Xiaofeng's heart moved, and he tentatively said, "Sister Lucía, you shouldn't waste money, energy, and valuable resources on me anymore. In my current state, I probably can't help you take revenge."

Lucía looked at him deeply, "Do you think I should give up on your cultivation?"

Xiaofeng steeled himself, "Yes!"

"Listen, Xiaofeng!" Lucía said seriously, "From a business perspective, this is indeed the wisest decision, but I won't do it. Do you understand why?"

"Why?"

Lucía shouted, "Because, the relationship between you and me is not a transaction! Alright, I admit, at first, I treated you as a tool to cultivate, but from some point on, I began to truly see you as my little brother. When a little brother encounters difficulties, which older sister would look down on him? At least, I'm not that kind of person! So, from now on, I won't give up, and I will treat you even more carefully. Xiaofeng, listen to me, you mustn't give up either, or that would truly disappoint me!"

Xiaofeng was deeply moved. He had only wanted to test Lucía to see her attitude.

Although the beautiful senior treated him well, Xiaofeng had suffered many cold looks in Tianwei City due to his weakness, deeply feeling the warmth and coldness of human relationships. He didn't know if the people around him now would also distance themselves from him like the people in Tianwei City.

Now, it seemed his worries were unnecessary.

Aaron and Lucía treated him very well. In this world, not everyone was so cold. There were two warm words called "friendship" and "family"!

For them, I must work hard to awaken my attribute faster!

In the late afternoon, as the second-year Class 8 was on their way to the practice field.

A few first-year rookies pointed at a second-year student passing by and whispered to each other.

"Do you know, that's Senior Xiaofeng!"

"He's the legendary Senior Xiaofeng, but he looks quite ordinary, doesn't he?"

"Don't judge a book by its cover. Although Senior Xiaofeng is in the basic class, he is a rare talent with an astonishing cultivation speed. He is said to be the first in the second year to break through to the Demon Qi stage. Unfortunately, that incident happened, sigh..."

"What incident?"

"After Senior Xiaofeng advanced to the Demon Qi stage, he found that his martial qi had no attribute."

"Attributeless martial qi? That's really a disaster!"

"Indeed, Senior Xiaofeng had unlimited potential and was expected to become the strongest in his grade at Starlight Academy, no, he already was the strongest. But when the other second-year students break through to the Demon Qi stage, Senior Xiaofeng will be surpassed. Attributeless martial artists can't compare to those with attributes."

"..."

At this point, Xiaofeng had already gained some fame in the second year of Starlight Academy. So, when he encountered a significant setback at the turning point of a martial artist's fate, the news of his attributeless martial qi quickly spread throughout the academy.

People's reactions varied; some felt pity and sympathy, while others were gleeful.

The students of Class 2, without a doubt, were the latter.

In the first year, due to a conflict over the practice field, Class 8 and Class 2 had a clash. A arrogant student from Class 2 was severely disciplined by Xiaofeng. Later, the class president of Class 2, Gorin, wanted to regain his pride and help his father strike a business rival, Lucía, by humiliating Xiaofeng in the exchange match. However, he was defeated by Xiaofeng, and Class 2 lost face, unable to hold their heads high in the academy. Although there were no further conflicts between the two classes, the tension remained.

Now, with Xiaofeng's martial qi being attributeless, the biggest threat to their class's honor was removed, and the students of Class 2 were not sympathetic but rather happy.

In the second year, Class 2 and Class 8 still used the same large practice field, with different time slots. Even if they disliked each other, they had to meet and record the handover every day.

On a normal day, no one from either class would acknowledge the other during the handover, but today was different.

When Gorin saw Xiaofeng, he mocked, "Hehe, I was wondering why a basic class student could cultivate so fast. Maybe he used some underhanded methods, but indulging in such methods only brings temporary pleasure, not true strength."

After losing to Xiaofeng in the exchange match, Gorin felt it was the greatest humiliation of his life. He trained hard, hoping to challenge Xiaofeng again and regain his honor. However, no matter how hard he trained, Xiaofeng advanced even faster, surpassing him in martial qi level. The gap between them grew wider, and Gorin never dared to challenge Xiaofeng again, feeling very frustrated.

Now, with Xiaofeng's martial qi being attributeless, he was practically crippled. The mountain that had been pressing on Gorin's head had collapsed, and he felt greatly relieved. He took the opportunity to belittle Xiaofeng, thinking that if he had practiced underhanded methods, it would be understandable for him to lose in the exchange match.

The students of Class 2 chimed in, "Exactly, a student who entered the academy with the lowest martial qi level in the basic class, how could he defeat someone with excellent talent and proper martial arts education in just a hundred years? I always thought there was something fishy about it!"

"Our class president lost so unjustly, but losing to someone who practiced underhanded methods, he doesn't need to feel ashamed. Now, that person is getting what he deserves!"

"..."

The students of Class 2 sarcastically mocked Xiaofeng.

Xiaofeng remained calm, but someone couldn't tolerate it.

"Shut up, you're the ones practicing underhanded methods. Gorin lost, and he lost!"

"Our class president is already unfortunate enough with attributeless martial qi, and you scumbags are still kicking him when he's down!"

"Damn, I really want to beat these bastards up!"

"..."

The students of Class 8 were indignant. Since Xiaofeng became the class president, he had done many practical things and brought a lot of honor to Class 8, earning high respect in the class. They didn't believe he practiced any underhanded methods because he often enthusiastically guided students who had problems with martial arts, and many had benefited from his help. Xiaofeng's martial arts insights were very profound and highly praised by the mentors. How could they be underhanded methods? So, when Xiaofeng was defamed, the students of Class 8 immediately stood up to support him.

Hearing the students speak up for him, Xiaofeng was deeply moved.

After knowing about my attributeless martial qi, not only Aaron and Sister Lucía, but also these classmates still treat me well.

Aaron nudged him with his elbow, "Look, we all support you, so you mustn't give up!"

"Okay, I understand," Xiaofeng nodded and suddenly stepped forward, approaching the students of Class 2, "If I practiced underhanded methods, which of you birds dares to fight me?"

Upon hearing this, the students of Class 2 all retreated.

Even if Xiaofeng had no attribute, he was still at the Demon Qi stage, and they couldn't possibly win.

The students of Class 8 immediately shouted, "Birds, it looks like you're all cowards, just good at talking!"

At this moment, Gorin shouted, "Xiaofeng, what are you showing off for? You're only one level higher in martial qi than us. When I break through to the Demon Qi stage, we'll see if you can still show off!"

"Great, I'll be waiting for you!" Xiaofeng pointed at Gorin, "Gorin, I'm issuing a challenge now. When you break through to the Demon Qi stage, come find me. Besides you, anyone from Class 2 can. Don't you think Gorin lost unjustly? Come and try, attributeless or not, I can still beat all of you birds!"

Everyone fell silent, no one expected that Xiaofeng, with attributeless martial qi, would still dare to challenge Gorin, and even wait until he was at a disadvantage.

Perhaps intimidated by his spirit, the students of Class 2 didn't dare to speak, while the students of Class 8 were fired up by Xiaofeng's bold words.

Not letting the attributeless martial qi bring him down, the class president was still the proactive and never-give-up leader.

"President, you're awesome, you're the idol I admire most in the academy!"

"Right, President, we all support you!"

"Hahaha, birds of Class 2, see that? That's the difference between our president and you. Do you cowards have such courage?"

"..."

Even Gorin was intimidated by Xiaofeng.

He didn't understand why Xiaofeng, with attributeless martial qi, was still so full of fighting spirit and looked so confident, just like the last time he faced him with a lower martial qi level and an attribute that had already awakened at the Gang Qi stage.

Suddenly, Gorin had a sense of illusion.

The mountain that had been pressing on his head didn't collapse because of the setback; it was still as difficult to overcome.

Hearing the shouts of the students of Class 8, Gorin snapped out of it and realized he couldn't show weakness. He grunted, "Xiaofeng, being tough now won't help. Fine, I accept your challenge. As soon as I break through to the Demon Qi stage, I'll find you. And it won't take long to wash away the shame you brought me!"

He implied that he would also advance soon.

After all, Xiaofeng was just a pursuer, and when he fought Gorin, his martial qi level was two stages lower. Despite catching up and surpassing him quickly, Gorin was now at the ninth stage of Gang Qi.

Xiaofeng's lips curled into a smile, "Then it's settled. I look forward to that day!"

Without further ado, Xiaofeng walked towards the practice field.

He did this not only for his personal honor but also for Class 8.

Xiaofeng was the leader of the class. Under his example, the students of Class 8, who were originally assigned to the basic class and felt inferior in the academy, became a vibrant and confident group. However, when Xiaofeng was found to have attributeless martial qi, the learning enthusiasm of the class was somewhat affected. If Gorin and the students of Class 2 took advantage of this, and Xiaofeng acted like a coward, it would certainly lower the morale of Class 8.

So, Xiaofeng couldn't stand by and do nothing.

Since everyone in the class respects and supports me, as a leader, I must continue to set a good example. Regardless of the outcome of that battle, at least it will inspire the class to have a spirit of never giving up and never admitting defeat!

Moreover, Xiaofeng believed that the winner would definitely be him.

I'll show you how an attributeless Demon Qi martial artist can defeat those with attributes!