Chapter 86: Secret Intelligence-Young Sword Emperor(Maple Chant, Violet Dawn)

"That's great, hurry up and call him over," Zhao Xu's eyes lit up, urging eagerly.

"I'll call him right now," Yang Guang said, pulling out his phone.

"Hello? Cousin? It's Yang Guang."

"Oh? It's you. Is there something you need?" A voice, brimming with arrogance, came through. Hearing it, Zhao Xu felt reassured, thinking: I hope this kid really is as tough as he sounds, otherwise he won't be able to teach Qin Xuan a lesson...

"Yes, cousin. You have no idea, I was so angry just now," Yang Guang said angrily.

"What happened? Someone at this school dares to mess with you? They must be tired of living!" The domineering voice continued.

"Some guy tried to steal my girl. I said the Emperor of Jinling is my brother, and he said the Emperor of Jinling is nothing! Cousin, isn't that infuriating?"

"What? Someone actually said that?" The voice on the other end grew noticeably furious.

"Would I lie to you?"

"Where are you? I'll be there right away!"

...

Nearby, Qin Xuan listened to Yang Guang's phone call and immediately recognized the voice—it was the red-haired youth, Yang Weiyang. He had suspected Yang Guang and Yang Weiyang had some connection, but never expected they were cousins.

After hanging up, Yang Guang shot a venomous glare at Qin Xuan. Now Qin Xuan was doomed, he thought. He knew his cousin feared nothing, reckless as he may be, and was perfect for dealing with Qin Xuan.

Many nearby had overheard the call and couldn't help but pity Yang Guang. After all, everyone knew the so-called "Emperor of Jinling" had been dealt with by Qin Xuan on the day of freshman orientation... Only people like Yang Guang and Zhao Xu, who didn't frequent forums and were out of the loop, remained clueless.

There were more than ten minutes left before military training began, and many waited, anticipating a spectacle.

Soon enough, Yang Weiyang, with his flaming red hair, appeared at the edge of the stadium, craning his neck to look inside.

"Over here, brother!" Yang Guang waved.

"Let's go," Yang Weiyang gestured, and several followers behind him entered the stadium, heading toward Qin Xuan's group.

"Who dares act arrogant in front of my brother? Name yourself!" Yang Weiyang shouted, completely unabashed.

"Cousin, it's that guy," Yang Guang said respectfully, despite being taller than Yang Weiyang. Most of Yang Guang's family's affairs depended on Yang Weiyang's father; without him, Yang Guang would be just another ordinary working-class kid...

Yang Guang pointed in Qin Xuan's direction.

Yang Weiyang stared, startled. Wasn't that Qin Xuan?

"What? You're fighting Qin Xuan over a girl? Are you out of your mind?" Yang Weiyang swore on the spot.

Yang Guang was dumbfounded. He called Qin Xuan what? Qin brother?

"Cousin, he—"

"He, my foot! Daring to mess with Qin brother, you're asking for trouble. Let me warn you: Qin brother is my idol. If you go against him, you go against me, understand?" Yang Weiyang glared and kicked him.

"...Got it," Yang Guang muttered, swallowing his resentment. His hatred for Qin Xuan stemmed entirely from Liu Qianqian. Now, it seemed no matter who he called, no one could help him.

Many who had witnessed the scene felt sorry for Yang Guang.

Everyone knew the legendary "Emperor of Jinling" had been dealt with by Qin Xuan during freshman orientation... Only the likes of Yang Guang and Zhao Xu, uninformed and rarely visiting forums, remained unaware.

With just over ten minutes left before military training, most awaited the unfolding drama.

True to the expectation, Yang Weiyang, red-haired and bold, arrived at the stadium and peered inside.

"Brother, over here!" Yang Guang waved.

"Let's go," Yang Weiyang signaled, and several followers joined him as they entered the stadium, heading straight for Qin Xuan's group.

"Who dares act arrogant before my brother? Name yourself!" Yang Weiyang shouted, unrestrained.

"Cousin, it's that guy," Yang Guang said respectfully, despite towering over his cousin. Most of Yang Guang's family's affairs depended on Yang Weiyang's father; without him, Yang Guang would have been a common worker...

Yang Guang pointed toward Qin Xuan.

Yang Weiyang stared, shocked. Wasn't that Qin Xuan?

"What? You're fighting Qin brother over a girl? Are you courting death?" Yang Weiyang cursed outright.

Yang Guang was stunned. He called Qin Xuan what? Qin brother?

"Cousin, he—"

"...Got it," Yang Guang muttered, swallowing his resentment. His hatred for Qin Xuan originated entirely from Liu Qianqian. Now, it seemed that no matter who he turned to, no one could help him.

"Heh heh, Qin brother, long time no see," Yang Weiyang approached Qin Xuan with a fawning smile.

"Is there something you need?" Qin Xuan asked coolly. He was bewildered; since when had he become Yang Weiyang's idol? Did this kid want to be his follower now?

"No, nothing at all, just wanted to say hello," Yang Weiyang stood before Qin Xuan, his eyes flashing with admiration. "I was blind before. I never expected you to be so manly, Qin brother. You're truly a role model!"

"..."

Qin Xuan grew more puzzled. Had Yang Weiyang lost his mind?

"Qin brother, beating up those students from the Land of the Sun that day was so satisfying, finally venting my anger," Yang Weiyang recalled fondly.

"You have a grudge against students from the Land of the Sun?" Qin Xuan asked.

"No, not really, heh heh. I just find them annoying. Watching you thrash them was exhilarating," Yang Weiyang scratched his red hair.

Though he tried to conceal it, he could never escape the forum king's revelations.

Gao Tie, standing behind Qin Xuan, remarked, "The Emperor of Jinling is last year's freshman at Jinling University. He called himself the Emperor of Jinling. For a year, he was arrogant and overbearing, until the president of the Kendo Society, Watanabe, sent him flying with a single move. Ever since then, he's been down and out..."

"Heh heh, knocked out with one move? That's brutal!" Zhou Xiaoyu said with a sly grin.

"Damn it, you guys keep bringing up old wounds. I won't let you off!" Yang Weiyang glared at Zhou Xiaoyu and Gao Tie.

"Come on then, you think I'm scared?" Zhou Xiaoyu shot back.

"Hmph, I won't stoop to the level of you brats in front of Qin brother," Yang Weiyang snorted, then suddenly became serious. "By the way, Qin brother, I've got some secret intel for you."

Qin Xuan was surprised. "What kind of intel?"

He had never seen Yang Weiyang look so serious and felt a bit awkward.

"Just now, on my way here, I saw someone—Li Shihao. Guess what I saw? Heh heh, Qin brother, you won't believe it," Yang Weiyang said smugly.

"If you've got something to say, say it. Otherwise, leave," Qin Xuan frowned, unimpressed by Yang Weiyang.

"Alright, I'll say it straight. But you can't let it slip that I told you, or I'll be in trouble," Yang Weiyang waved his four followers away and leaned in close to Qin Xuan's ear.

"I saw Li Shihao with two guys dressed in black, overheard them plotting against you."

"Dressed in black?" Qin Xuan was puzzled.

"Yeah, they looked like they were from the Land of the Sun, headbands and all. Definitely not good news. Be careful, Qin brother. I know you're no ordinary person, but those guys from the Land of the Sun are sneaky."

"Headbands?" Qin Xuan narrowed his eyes. "Alright, I understand. Thank you."

"Heh heh, isn't this secret intel important?" Yang Weiyang tossed his red hair proudly.

"Why are you telling me this?" Qin Xuan asked.

"I just can't stand people from the Land of the Sun. Is that reason enough?"

"That's more than enough," Qin Xuan replied. Being sent flying by Watanabe with a single move? That grudge certainly runs deep.

Men in black with headbands... clearly the standard attire for ninjas from the Land of the Sun!

What was Li Shihao plotting this time?

Watching Yang Weiyang walk away, Qin Xuan fell into contemplation. Soon enough, the military training began the next day...