Chapter 78 - 76 The Ancient Cypress Tree Splits

"Jiansha, Ding Huan was my university classmate and one of the three student tutors from Yujiang University who were admitted to the Blue Star Ten Great Colleges." Luo Xinwei was no longer sure, as rumors were circulating outside that Ding Huan was the real tutor who had taught Fang Chong, Lv Zi, and Li Wanran. She still had her doubts, and now that she heard Ding Huan himself deny it, she felt that the rumors might be unsubstantial. She knew Ding Huan too well; except for the last half year, Ding Huan had hardly ever left her sight. How could he suddenly become so remarkable? What she couldn't understand more was, if Ding Huan was just a bystander as he said, why was the Genetic Alliance trying to capture him? And why hadn't they succeeded till now? Regardless, she needed to have a thorough talk with Ding Huan today. "My name is Qiao Jiansha, Joey is my cousin." The tall man walked up to Ding Huan, speaking with a hint of arrogance. Luo Xinwei didn't need to introduce him; he already knew who Ding Huan was. Ding Huan didn't bother dealing with this guy and turned to leave. He had heard from Liu Aimei that the Qiao family had been looking for him at Yujiang University for a while. Previously, he indeed didn't want to meet with the Qiao family. Now, if the Qiao people were still unreasonable, he would simply throw a Wind Blade at them. Ding Huan felt that this kind of person, who thought too highly of himself, would definitely come after him. Once he pursued, Ding Huan would strike with a Wind Blade. At such a times, what could the Qiao family do to him if he killed Qiao Jiansha? To his surprise, the guy didn't chase after him. Indeed, Qiao Jiansha didn't pursue Ding Huan; instead, he immediately took out his phone to make a call for instructions. The Qiao family had been searching for Ding Huan for the past half year, and seeing Ding Huan now actually made him calmer. Why was Ding Huan appearing so openly here? The message that came through the phone chilled Qiao Jiansha to the bone. Ding Huan's three students had just made a splash at the Human Corridor defense line. Not only were few of them Fourth Level gene cultivators, but three of them had also obtained international Star Guardian Ranks at the Human Corridor, one even obtaining a Two Star. They were definitely not ones the Qiao family could afford to offend. Seeing that Qiao Jiansha did not come over to bother, Ding Huan didn't bother wasting words on him either. "Ding Huan, you've changed a lot. Are you free today? How about having a meal together?" What surprised Ding Huan was that even though Luo Xinwei sided with Qiao Jiansha, she dared to invite him for a meal? "Luo Xinwei, by taking Fu Mei's things, do you think you can be safe and sound?" A voice thick with murderous intent came through, followed instantly by two women and a man arriving in front of them. Ding Huan was even more astonished when he saw the woman who had approached. Fu Mei, ah, the daughter of his family's former housekeeper. This woman had sold his house to buy a defective Genetic Potion, and then became a Genetic Superpower User. Unexpectedly, in this life, when he had taken back the house, this woman's cultivation was even higher. Clearly, she was a Second Level gene cultivator, enveloped in intense flames, was this a fusion with a Fire Attribute Genetic Potion? Right, he remembered Luo Xinwei was killed by this woman. Could it be today too? Ding Huan's gaze fell on the two people next to Fu Mei, and they were all Second-Level gene cultivators. It seemed Fu Mei might have joined the Genetic Alliance, and these two were from the Alliance. "Is that you? Xiao Tu?" Fu Mei saw Ding Huan, and could not contain the terrifying killing intent in her eyes. The person she hated most was not Luo Xinwei, but Xiao Tu. She didn't expect to find Xiao Tu while looking for Luo Xinwei today, truly an unexpected joy. Ding Huan was confused, given his large fame, did this woman not know he had changed his name to Ding Huan? Even though Ding Huan ignored Fu Mei, she still said, "Good." After this, she turned to Luo Xinwei, "Prepare my things, I'll make you understand slowly, that my possessions are not easy to take." Luo Xinwei instinctively stepped back a few paces, positioning herself behind Qiao Jiansha. Fu Mei didn't bother with Luo Xinwei, perhaps knowing Luo Xinwei couldn't escape, she walked up to Ding Huan, "Do you know how much I wanted you dead? I was even planning to find you, but heaven helped me by sending this bastard right in front of me. Daring to sell my house and have someone kick me out like a dog, ha." "Just fart if you have to." Ding Huan couldn't be bothered to argue with this Fu Mei. Is this woman's brain made of pig intestines? Doesn't she know she is but a housekeeper's daughter? She even considered the house of her employers as her own, there are many oddities in this world, but this was a peculiarity Ding Huan had never encountered. "Seeking death..." Fu Mei stepped forward, her hand lifted towards Ding Huan's face while still in the air. Ding Huan raised his hand, and it was two Wind Blades. "Puff puff!" Two flashes of blood exploded. Fu Mei's two arms fell directly to the ground, and she too plummeted from the air because of the loss of vitality, then knelt on the ground, staring blankly at Ding Huan. "You..." Fu Mei couldn't believe her arms had been chopped off. She joined the Genetic Alliance and strived to advance to the level of a Second Level gene cultivator, the sacrifices she made were unimaginable to the average person. She volunteered to enter the Genetic Alliance's laboratory, willing to be a human guinea pig for the dangerous No. 16 Genetic Potion. The pain and torment she endured in the past few months were unbearable for any human being. Fortunately, she survived and became a Genetic Superpower User. Then she joined the Genetic Alliance, obtained a Vitality Stone, and shortly became a Second Level gene cultivator. When she thought she could easily defeat Ding Huan, Ding Huan, without moving, chopped off her arms. Fu Mei, to merge with the Genetic Potion and enhance her power, spent almost half a year in a dark room, barely understanding what was happening outside. The two people who came with Fu Mei were not as ignorant as her; they vaguely knew that Ding Huan had obliterated the Pu Hai Gene Alliance's stronghold. The current Ding Huan was ruthless and would definitely not spare anyone from the Genetic Alliance. Seeing Fu Mei's arms severed by an invisible blade in mid-air only confirmed their belief that Ding Huan had indeed killed the entire management of the Pu Hai Gene Alliance. So, without waiting for Fu Mei to call for help, the two started to retreat. Ding Huan's gaze fell on them, "Come here." Without a second thought, they turned and fled. As soon as they began to run, two Wind Blades tore their bodies into four pieces. Nearby, Qiao Jiansha's heart pounded in fear; had he not called back to his family just a moment ago, he would surely be a corpse now. Ding Huan's method of killing was undeniable. Luo Xinwei, pale-faced, watched Ding Huan, now certain he was the mentor who trained the three prodigious students from Yujiang University. He was no longer the Ding Xiaotu she once knew. She was sure Ding Huan had encountered some incredible fortune. Excited by the prospect, she thought, if Ding Huan could teach her, couldn't she also join the Blue Star Ten Great Colleges? Luo Xinwei clenched her fists, hating herself for not seizing opportunities before. No matter what, she had to have Ding Huan teach her today. As for whether Ding Huan would agree, wasn't that obvious? Seeing her two companions, unable to take even a step before being sliced in half by Ding Huan, Fu Mei felt as if her heart had plummeted into icy depths. When had this worthless Ding Xiaotu become so formidable? It must be that after selling his house, he bought and merged with the Genetic Potion. This was supposed to be her, Fu Mei's, chance. "I just have one question for you—did you know about my father Ding Baishan's death?" Ding Huan asked, looking at Fu Mei kneeling before him, his tone cold. Blood dribbled from the corner of Fu Mei's mouth as she painstakingly said, "Ding Xiaotu, I know a lot, just promise to spare me, and I guarantee I won't conceal a single word..." Before Fu Mei could finish speaking, Ding Huan sent a Wind Blade her way, severing her head from her body instantly. Following this, a Fireball fell on Fu Mei's body. Why? That was the only question in Fu Mei's mind before she died. Hadn't she said nothing yet? Turning Inner Qi into Fireball? Qiao Jiansha's eyes widened; he had heard of the technique of converting Inner Qi to fire, but Ding Huan's effortless performance was far stronger than anything he had heard of. Luo Xinwei's eyes sparkled even more, thinking all those abilities would be hers. Ding Huan then threw two more Fireballs, reducing the other two individuals to ash, before turning to leave. "Xiao Tu, wait..." Luo Xinwei rushed excitedly in front of Ding Huan. "Can I learn these things?" Seeing Ding Huan looking at her in surprise, Luo Xinwei quickly added, "Just the techniques you used just now, I want to learn them. I had no idea you possessed these skills, nor did I expect that the three students from Yujiang University were really trained by you." Habitually, Luo Xinwei thought that by simply expressing her desires to Ding Huan, he would fulfill them no matter what. It was just a matter of course. Ding Huan looked at Luo Xinwei and nodded in agreement, "Of course, you can definitely learn." "Then let's go to school first; I have a private dormitory there where you can teach me..." Luo Xinwei said excitedly. "I'm afraid not, I still have urgent matters to attend to, so I won't delay your learning. Oh and by the way, I saved you once today, remember my favor, goodbye..." With those words, Ding Huan vanished in the blink of an eye, already standing several meters away. With another blink, he disappeared completely. Luo Xinwei stood still, staring gothically at Ding Huan's retreating silhouette. What was happening? What does he mean he won't delay her learning? He hadn't taught her anything yet. Why did he leave? It took Luo Xinwei a while to realize that Ding Huan never intended to teach her anything at all. When he said she could learn, it wasn't meant she would learn from him. Tears welled up in Luo Xinwei's eyes; she couldn't understand why Ding Xiaotu, who once catered to every request, was no longer the same. She only thought about why Ding Huan wouldn't listen to her, failing to consider that Ding Huan had mentioned saving her once before he left. "Crack!" A sharp crackling noise startled both Luo Xinwei and Qiao Jiansha. When they saw it was a Ten-thousand-year-old Ancient Cypress nearby splitting open, both broke out in a cold sweat.