How Did the Reborn Empress Become My Bootlicker? - Chapter 29:

Chapter 29: A Ferocious Ghost Spirit? Then I’ll Use the Holy Light Fist!

Compared to Murong Xiao’s rebellious punk style, Murong Bai’s thin and pale appearance gave off the impression of someone perpetually sick—ironically a look that often won the favor and sympathy of many girls. Some people were really into that sort of thing.

Unfortunately—

Neither Shangguan Meng nor Shangguan Ru had even the slightest favorable impression of him. In fact, they found him quite repulsive.

Murong Bai knew this as well. So instead of pretending to be pitiful in front of them, he directly brought up the main issue, “Um… my brother’s actually here to help me complete my student registration.”

As he spoke, he kept his eyes on Shangguan Ru, because in his mind, compared to the crazy Shangguan Meng, Shangguan Ru was at least a rational person.

“Hmph.” Shangguan Ru snorted coldly.

She had already heard from Shangguan Meng about Murong Bai taking the exam in a borrowed location. “Work hours are over for today. Come back tomorrow if you have anything to say!”

Murong Bai: …

He glanced at the sign posted at the Education Bureau gate. There was clearly still over half an hour until closing time. She was deliberately making things difficult for him.

But now that she’d made her stance so clear, he didn’t dare push back. Otherwise, he might end up like Murong Xiao, who was still lying on the ground nearby, barely recovering.

Shangguan Meng’s gaze shifted between Su Yuan and Murong Bai, and then her eyes suddenly lit up, “Hey!”

Murong Bai shivered the moment he heard her voice.

To be honest, Shangguan Meng matched his ‘type’ perfectly. But her terrifying reputation in the imperial capital had completely overridden any such impulses. All that was left was fear.

“I’ll give you two choices,” Shangguan Meng said. “One, get beaten up by my sister.”

“Two, fight him. Win, and we’ll let you go.”

She pointed at Su Yuan. “He’s also a high school senior who just awakened his Talent today. Same age as you.”

Murong Bai’s eyes flickered with suspicion, “Really?”

He wasn’t doubting whether Su Yuan had just awakened, but whether she would actually let him go if he won.

Because from his perspective, losing was impossible.

What kind of place was Lan City? Backwater!

What kind of genius could such a small city produce?

He may not be able to match the monstrous talents of the imperial capital, but thrashing a backwater genius? Easy.

“Oh?” Shangguan Meng blinked. “Are you doubting me?”

Murong Bai swallowed hard. His panic flashed across his face, “No, no… I agree!”

“Good.” Shangguan Meng nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Su Yuan, “Brother Su Yuan, you’ll win, right?”

Su Yuan looked at the sickly, pale guy in front of him and didn’t answer her question. Instead, he asked seriously, “Is he dying? What if I accidentally beat him to death?”

The atmosphere fell quiet for a split second.

Then—

[Anger +20]
[Hatred +20]

“Pff… hahaha.”

Both Shangguan Meng and Shangguan Ru couldn’t hold back their laughter.

Murong Bai, on the other hand, glared at Su Yuan with a sinister look.

This guy…

If not for Shangguan Meng and Shangguan Ru being here, he would’ve killed him on the spot.

Shangguan Ru was laughing so hard she had tears in her eyes, “Don’t worry. That weakling was born looking kidney-deficient. He won’t die. Just go all out—if it gets serious, I’ll call it off.”

“Alright then.” Su Yuan nodded.

As long as this sickly guy could take a hit… he was going to teach him what it meant to be human.

…

Because many staff at the Education Bureau were martial artists—though most were lower ranked—they still had a need to train. So, in the backyard of the bureau, there was a medium-sized training arena.

Now, in that arena, Su Yuan and Murong Bai stood face to face.

Shangguan Ru stood nearby, visibly excited for the match.

Murong Xiao, having finally recovered, was crouched in a corner like a mouse.

He was filled with rage but didn’t dare show it. He could only grit his teeth and swallow it.

If only Shangguan Ru were present, he might still dare act tough. But with Shangguan Meng there… he could only tuck his tail between his legs.

More importantly—

Shangguan Meng had already warned him: if he dared lay a hand on Su Yuan, she would kill him.

That wasn’t a joke. Shangguan Meng’s word was law—no one could change it.

So all he could do now was hope Murong Bai would take this chance to teach Su Yuan a harsh lesson.

Of course, with Shangguan Meng and Shangguan Ru here, killing was out of the question. But breaking an arm or a leg in a fair match? That was fair game.

Unless they wanted to destroy their own reputation by intervening.

And based on what he knew of the two sisters, they wouldn’t do something so low.

With that in mind, he took a deep breath and narrowed his eyes viciously, “Murong Bai… beat that bastard to a pulp!”

…

“Once I call start, you fight,” Shangguan Meng said cheerfully, standing between them. “Don’t stop until I say so. Got it?”

Murong Bai nodded coldly.

Su Yuan also nodded calmly.

“Alright…”

“Start!”

As soon as she gave the command, Shangguan Meng spun around and bolted away.

She looked exactly like a timid yet playful little girl afraid of getting caught in the crossfire.

Murong Xiao and Murong Bai, who both knew her power and identity, were speechless.

This crazy girl loved to put on these little performances.

But to Su Yuan—

He just thought, Shangguan Ru’s little sister was kind of… cute.

Of course, right now all his focus was on the sickly opponent before him.

They stood about 5 meters apart, staring each other down. Neither made the first move.

Eventually, it was Murong Bai who attacked first.

He admitted he feared Shangguan Meng.

But Su Yuan?

He couldn’t care less.

Who the hell was this guy?

Not even worthy of standing on the same stage as him!

He just sneered, “Die, trash.”

Then activated his Talent.

Suddenly, thick black mist surged from Murong Bai’s body.

It swirled around him, condensing into a huge, ferocious ghost spirit with a hideous face!

Hiss—

The ghost spirit opened its gaping, blood-red mouth and silently roared at Su Yuan.

Inside that enormous jaw were countless twisted, tormented faces screaming in pain.

Seeing the ghost spirit, both Shangguan Meng and Shangguan Ru showed clear disgust.

Su Yuan, however, was full of curiosity. He stared at the terrifying ghost, intrigued.

This…

Was the same beast-type summoning Talent as Zhao Rizhu?

But it looked far more sinister than Zhao Rizhu’s Dark Demon Wolf.

“Go—” Murong Bai commanded the ghost spirit to attack.

Su Yuan didn’t panic. He rested his left hand on his right shoulder and casually rotated his arm.

Then, facing the charging ghost spirit, he smiled warmly and said, “Back when I beat up Zhao Rizhu, I said this—filthy rats from the sewer must be purified with holy light…”

“Never thought I’d get to say it again.”

As his words fell, the mysterious sun-like mark on the back of Su Yuan’s right hand slowly lit up…