Chapter 78 (1/2)

Donglin School.

It was sunny in the morning and luxuriant plants dotted artistically over the school. Students in bands of two or three were hurrying to the dining hall.

Walking out of his dormitory, Lian Fei frowned deeply with bloodshot eyes.

He had been up all night waiting for news about the assassination, yet still hadn’t received any information.

Could there be an accident last night?

This doubt kept getting on Lian Fei’s nerves like a threateningly rising tide, torturing him for the whole night.

“Lian Fei, how is your preparation going?”

A lovely girl wearing tailored uniform walked from afar. Every move and act of her exhibited extreme confidence and high spirit.

“Preparation for what?” Lian Fei was in a daze. The girl was Yao Susu, one of his schoolmate, who had always been adoring him.

“Have you forgotten that there is only 10 days left before County Test.” Yao Susu blamed lovingly.

“Ah…” Lian Fei slapped his forehead, and smiled, “That’s not a big deal. It is just an examination to test age and cultivation. I’m sure I’ll pass it.”

As they walked abreast, Yao Susu said, “Don’t underestimate it. You’re already 15 years old. And that is definitely not an advantage. I heard that this time, there are three thousand participants from Donlin School. However, only one thousand can be admitted. Taking other participants in Donglin Town into consideration, the elimination rate would be much higher.”

Lian Fei said absent-mindedly, “My age is indeed a weakness. But I am already in the fifth level of Martial Realm. And that, no doubt, is my advantage over other participants. I’m sure I won’t be knocked out in County Test.”

Yao Susu chuckled. She liked the way Lian Fei being confident.

As they talked, they had arrived at the dining hall, which was now full of students. Breakfast was abundant in variety and tasted great, consisting of specially-made porridge with eight spiritual ingredients and several spiritual vegetables.

The students in Donglin School were mostly young, from the youngest of five or six to the eldest of no more than fifteen years old.

Donglin School was an official school rather than a native force, established for selecting talents for County Test.

Students over fifteen years old were not allowed to participate County Test and, therefore, wouldn’t be admitted to Donglin School.

At this moment, numerous students in dining hall were discussing fiercely while eating, mainly about the coming County Test in ten days.

Being not interested in these, Lian Fei had his meal quietly.

Yao Susu found something wrong with Lian Fei and couldn’t help asking, “You look worried.”

“Um,” Lian Fei replied casually but then explained patiently, “Don’t worry, it’s nothing.”

Yao Susu had an influential background. It was said that her family owned great force in Green-maple County, which governed twelve towns including Donglin Town.

In other words, Donglin Town was also under the jurisdiction of Green-maple County.

Someday, Lian Fei would go to Green-maple County to attend State Test. Besides, Yao Susu was pretty fond of him. Under such a context, he dared not to neglect her.

Yao Susu said with great concern, “Lian Fei, if you are in trouble, you can tell me anytime. Although my family isn’t in Donglin Town, we’ve still got many connections here.”

Lian Fei smiled, “Rest assured. You don’t believe the man you chose by yourself?”

Yao Susu blushed and softly retorted, “Glib-tongued.”

After this episode, Yao Susu forgot to continue her inquiry.

Finishing their breakfast, they walked out of the dining hall. Just then, a middle-aged man rushed over with anxiety.

Seeing Lian Fei, he was about to talk but was suddenly stopped by Lian Fei’s meaningful glance. Then Lian Fei said to Yao Susu smilingly, “I’ve got a friend here, how about you go first and wait for me in the classroom?”

Nodding her head, Yao Susu then turned around and left.

After the girl left totally, the smile on Lian Fei’s face vanished quickly. He turned to the middle-aged man and asked, “Why do you come so late?”

Saying that, he led the middle-aged man to an unfrequented corner.

The middle-aged man was Shue Yong, the informer sent by Clan of Wu to contact with Lian Fei.

“I just got the news not long ago.” Shue Yong sighed, “This morning, Black Widow returned twice the deposit, admitting a failed mission.”

Lian Fei was dumbfounded, his face changed constantly. The worst result finally came.

“How is it even possible?”

Lian Fei tried hard to restrain his anxiety, “That bloke is merely in the fifth level of Martial Realm. We’ve hired Black Widow, Du Shiao and Old Frown together with such a high price. They are strong enough to even kill an overmatch in the ninth level of Martial Realm, let alone that bloke. How could the mission end in failure?”

Shue Yong said sullenly, “It is absolutely true. I heard that…Du Shiao and Old Frown failed completely and were killed already.”

Gasping in astonishment, Lian Fei felt chilled all over and was dazed for a long time. Suddenly, a thought occurred to him. He asked, “Is there an overmatch helping that bloke?”

Shue Yong said, “Black Widow didn’t say it straightly, but I guess it must be so.”