CHAPTER 200: CHAPTER 199: IT’S NOT MY FAULT MY PARENTS DIDN’T GIVE ME A HANDSOME FACE

He repeatedly gave instructions with a sense of unease for quite a while.

After Gu Xi left.

Xu Lingjun looked apologetically at Li Jingjun and said, "I’m sorry, I didn’t expect to implicate you. Now, you might also become one of their targets."

"It’s nothing."

Li Jingjun smiled, sat on the edge of Xu Lingjun’s bed, gently stroked Pang Hu’s smooth fur, and said, "The secondary reason for coming here was to escape from where I was before. My main goal was still to temper myself. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed that Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion is so harmonious... If a group of formidable people target me, I’d actually be quite pleased. After all, my identity is here for all to see, even if they defeat me, they wouldn’t dare go too far."

She looked at Xu Lingjun intently and said seriously, "But according to what that senior Gu Xi said, you’ll be able to break through to the Huichuan Realm in at most a month?"

"About that," Xu Lingjun replied.

"Then I must work hard as well," Li Jingjun stated seriously. "I’m eager for someone to defeat me so that I have a challenger to face."

"In any case, you should be more careful, especially during this period... Are you still going to the Secret Realm?"

"Yes, I need to go," Li Jingjun confirmed.

"Go then, in that case, the Secret Realm might be even safer."

In the Secret Realm, at least identities are concealed. As long as she acts low-key like Xu Lingjun, it would be hard for anyone to discover her true identity.

But it’s different within this Martial Mansion. Although the Martial Mansion is large, it’s easy to follow clues. If the enemy is determined, finding a target is ridiculously simple.

Xu Lingjun couldn’t help but sigh, thinking it was truly a calamity from nowhere.

Gu Xi’s meaning was clear...

The enemy wanted to find the real identity behind Jigsaw through combat to avenge those three guys.

And once they discovered it...

The ensuing harassment would be as numerous as carp crossing the river, overwhelming and annoying.

But if he wanted not to expose his identity, there were indeed ways to do it.

For instance, when provoked, act cowardly and let them beat him easily...

Of course, Xu Lingjun knew very well he could never agree to such a method.

The primary reason was psychological rejection of such weakness, but secondarily... Xu Lingjun thought, even if he wanted to pretend, he couldn’t. That Beard Dog punched him but instead ended up with a broken arm due to the astonishing counterforce of the Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique in its third stage.

When the time comes and he wanted to act weak and let those people beat him up, but they punched him and broke their own arms...

How would he explain to them about their sudden fractures?

Should he tell them they might be calcium deficient, which they most likely wouldn’t believe?

Following Gu Xi’s advice, the best strategy was to keep Jigsaw’s identity concealed before reaching the Huichuan Realm because it would bring about many troubles. The True Qi of Transformation was dwindling, and although its purity was much improved, in a series of battles, it would still be inadequate.

And once he reached the Huichuan Realm, even if his identity was exposed, it wouldn’t be a problem. That Qu Zhengying wouldn’t dare act personally. Even if others did, would he still fear them?

But in truth, Xu Lingjun had a different plan; the identity of Jigsaw shouldn’t be easily exposed even in the Huichuan Realm. He planned to let the name Xu Lingjun become a symbol, making anyone who saw Jigsaw feel grateful.

But now, the enemies have shown up at his door...

Xu Lingjun thought for a moment and said, "I should go check on He Ziming?"

After all, he was injured because of him, checking up on him seemed appropriate. Moreover... he could also inquire about what exactly happened during the incident.

It’s better to understand the enemy’s process first.

"That’s true. I need to go to the Secret Realm, so I won’t join in the excitement."

Li Jingjun said, "I’ll leave Pang Hu with you, sorry for the trouble."

"Don’t worry, I’ll come back to feed and tend to him tonight."

The two walked out the door together and then headed in different directions.

The medical area wasn’t in one of the six major districts but was located near the Martial Arts District... After all, if one gets injured, it would either be in the Secret Realm District or the Martial Arts District; conflicts rarely occur in other places, so setting it nearby made sense.

After entering the medical area, Xu Lingjun inquired with several female nurses and chose one who looked gentle and pleasant to guide him to He Ziming.

Upon reaching the ward, out of courtesy, he agreed to exchange contact information with the little nurse, considering that he might get injured or injure someone else in the future, after all... Uh... or one might injure someone, having a contact for emergency help is convenient, right?

Then, amid the little nurse’s continuous thanks, he knocked on the door, and after hearing a response from inside, he pushed the door open and went in.

Luxurious single hospital bed.

A large floor-to-ceiling window occupying one wall, a luxurious soft bed and a three-seater sofa.

It looks more like a hotel room than a hospital room.

It seems that He Ziming’s strength is indeed exceptional; after all, not everyone can afford a single room that costs at least one academic credit per day.

And in this spacious hospital room.

At this moment, a young man about seventeen or eighteen years old, with an ordinary appearance and a bandaged head, is quietly leaning there reading a book. Looking up and seeing Xu Lingjun entering, he couldn’t help but brighten up and called out, "Xu Lingjun? Why are you here?"

Xu Lingjun asked in surprise, "Do you know me?"

He Ziming snorted lightly and said, "In the Martial Arts Class, you are my desk mate. Of course, I deliberately sat next to you. After all, everyone wants to challenge an opponent like you."

"Oh?"

Xu Lingjun couldn’t help but brighten up and said, "Hmm, so when I heard you were injured, I came specially to see you."

As he spoke, he casually placed the milk and Spirit Blood Potion bought from the living area against the wall.

He Ziming glanced at the bottle of Low Grade Spirit Blood Potion with surprise and said, "Thank you, I didn’t expect you to give me such an expensive gift."

"It’s nothing, we share the bond of being desk mates after all."

Xu Lingjun knew well that He Ziming’s hospitalization was his responsibility, so he naturally wanted to make amends. Spending a few academic credits to buy a Spirit Blood Potion could also help his injuries recover faster.

He Ziming put down his book and said, "By the way, may I ask you a bold question? Do you know if I sit on your left side or right?"

Xu Lingjun: "............"

"Forget it, you came to see me anyway and even brought such a hefty gift."

He Ziming sighed and said, "Besides, there’s nothing to say if I’m no match for you. As a loser, I really don’t deserve to be remembered by you."

"No, I’m just a bit face-blind, so I’m vague on people’s appearances, but I know your name."

Xu Lingjun said seriously, "In fact, the name He Ziming is already well-known to me. Li Jingjun is just a woman, in my heart, among the new students of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, it’s only you and me. So, knowing you were hurt, I came to see you because I was very curious about who could be so powerful to injure my lifelong rival."

He Ziming’s expression improved a lot, and he nodded, "So that’s how it is."

Xu Lingjun sat down on the sofa and said, "So I want to know what actually happened back then."

He Ziming pondered and said, "Not much, really. I know you’ve been struggling with cultivation lately. I’ve truly regarded you as my lifelong opponent, so I wanted to catch up with you... and wasn’t interested in messing with others or causing trouble with anyone. But that day someone suddenly said I looked ugly and ruined his appetite, telling me to get lost."

Recalling the past, he couldn’t suppress the anger emerging on his face, looking at Xu Lingjun and questioning, "Did you say I was ugly?"

After speaking, he looked at Xu Lingjun...

And faced Xu Lingjun’s innocent face.

He awkwardly withdrew his gaze and said helplessly, "I admit I’m not as handsome as you, but I’m considered average-looking. What, do regular faces even disgust people? It’s not my fault if my parents didn’t give me a handsome face. Is there anything wrong with having an ordinary face?"

Xu Lingjun asked, "And then you two fought?"

"I retorted a few times; then we argued and later agreed to fight at the Martial Arts Arena, where I lost and got beaten up."

He Ziming frowned and said, "Honestly, I’m still a bit confused... how could a random old student be stronger than me? Although I’m new to the Huichuan Realm, I thought my foundation wasn’t weak, being ranked 57 on the top hundred list. Am I really just cabbage? Or have I been specifically targeted? Or am I just taking the blame for something?"

Xu Lingjun nodded thoughtfully, "I understand now."

Indeed, he was taking the blame.

And the opponent’s methods were quite crude. In the Martial Arts Arena... no matter what, once you’re on the Martial Arts Arena, it’s only about strength, not right or wrong.

In other words, they would exhaust every means to force their suspects onto the Martial Arts Arena, make a huge profit if they win...

Even if not, so what if they beat you up?

The Martial Arts Arena is meant for martial arts and sparring; even if they hit you, you endure it in vain.

They clearly wish to stand on the supreme moral high ground; although it’s for personal vendetta, they won’t leave any evidence.

For a moment, Xu Lingjun was thoughtful, even a bit troubled, thinking about what to do if they came to find trouble with him.

Are they going to say I’m ugly too...

Honestly, could they really say something so senseless?