Chapter 39: Chapter 34: Four Out of Three

“Let’s begin, Senior Sister Ruolin, set up the array,” Luo Xue said briskly.

“Yes, President!” Fei Ruolin replied crisply. Although the president’s method was clumsy, she and Nan Kai still felt warm inside.

The president had the courage to take responsibility. This kind of offending task should have been theirs to do, but they didn’t have the president’s background. If the opponent’s connections bore a grudge against them, it would definitely affect them after graduation.

At this time, Senior Sister Fei Ruolin took out a small box, opening it revealed a crystalline red spirit ointment. Her slender fingers pinched a piece out, and as the spiritual energy exploded, the ointment in her hand dispersed instantly, circling her like it had a life of its own. A circular array formed, a spiritual energy shield array.

“The Black Rose’s base is specially made, and with the array concealing the aura, you can perform freely,” Fei Ruolin said. “The first test is of your marksmanship, each of you has six shots, all practice bullets. Just give it your all. If you hit me or force me out of this circle, you’ll pass.”

Fei Ruolin drew a circle with a two-meter diameter on the ground, and everyone stood fifteen meters away.

The Hex Gun used the old six-bullet model, very comfortable firearms, and the bullets were just practice bullets. Given Fei Ruolin’s ability, there wouldn’t be any harm even if she got hit.

The first to take the stage was Huerta, and his expression was somewhat grave. Saxons didn’t like to use Hex-Tech stuff. He hadn’t expected to test this right away. Since he was coming to the Canon Law School, Huerta had trained, but how good he was was uncertain.

Bang, bang, bang~~~

The bullets of the Hex Energy Gun fired one after another. It was obvious he had practiced; he shot quite accurately. But Fei Ruolin’s form shifted and maneuvered within the circle. Her agility was ethereal as she dodged all the bullets.

Lu Shuai, on the other hand, was observing. He was the second to go. Fei Ruolin was a renowned expert at the Canon Law School, specializing in the Hex Energy Gun and possessing nimble body movements as well as an understanding of bullet trajectories.

This was clearly to give them a show of strength.

Using normal bullets greatly limited their capability in terms of trajectory. Relying on mechanical techniques alone against a spiritual adept was actually extremely difficult. Little Hu hit quite accurately, yet it was of no use.

After dodging the bullets, Fei Ruolin’s position hadn’t shifted much. She looked at the four newcomers with a half-smile. Did they truly think gaining entry to Black Rose was that easy?

“Huerta, you have undergone solid training, but your marksmanship lacks fluidity and is very stiff. You’re rated as having a shortcoming,” Fei Ruolin stated.

Huerta bowed his head in acknowledgment, accepting the judgment completely. He knew this was indeed a weakness, while Senior Sister Fei Ruolin’s agility and anticipation crushed him. However, a surge of fighting spirit ignited in Huerta’s gaze; this was his reason for coming to the Canon Law School—growth!

“Lu Shuai!” Luo Xue’s cool voice sounded.

Adjusting his breathing, Lu Shuai took the stage. As a noble, particularly as a relative of the Grand Governor, an understanding of Hex-Tech was fundamental, and marksmanship was deemed an aristocratic etiquette.

“Senior Sister Ruolin, be careful. I played with guns at three, mastered them at eight, and reached the pinnacle at twelve…” Lu Shuai boasted triumphantly, when suddenly the Hex Gun roared to life.

Bang, bang, bang, bang…

The shots were all about surprise. Fei Ruolin indeed froze for a moment, mainly due to the identity of the opponent as a legitimate noble, a relative of Governor Luthor, who would feign sophistication only to pull a sneak attack?

Four shots aimed straight at Fei Ruolin’s lower body, targeting her footwork. Fei Ruolin’s reaction was equally swift; her long, beautiful legs moved nimbly. Her perception of bullet trajectories was so sharp that despite a slight delay, she could still dodge, while Lu Shuai’s final two shots aimed at the toughest middle section to evade.

Marksmanship requires brainpower, and Fei Ruolin’s footwork had been pushed to the limit. At this moment, dodging the middle section was impossible. Lu Shuai raised the gun to his lips, intending to blow the barrel suavely…

???

Reusing her steps, Fei Ruolin suddenly bent backwards at the waist, her soft waist forming a bridge as she pressed her hands into the ground. The bullets grazed past her waist, her hands never leaving the circle. Having escaped the bullets, Fei Ruolin straightened back up, showcasing impressive core strength and flexibility.

“Not bad, your method is workable, and you have a bit of cunning,” Fei Ruolin said coolly. “But cunning won’t get you far.”

Lu Shuai gave a helpless smile. He was up against a master—a senior sister of an extraordinary caliber indeed, whom must have trained her body to perfection without weaknesses.

Fei Ruolin’s expression softened as she looked at the suave Roland, “Junior Brother, it’s your turn. No need to be nervous, just perform as you would.”

Roland smiled slightly, picking up the Hex Gun, “Be careful, Senior Sister.”

Lu Shuai cocked a brow and snorted. Was she going to go easy on him because he was handsome? Could being good-looking allow one to do as they please? Where was the fairness in that?

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang~~~~

The Hex Gun’s cylinder danced, bullets pouring out rapidly, all within Fei Ruolin’s range. Yet, it felt as if this marksmanship was too casual, even less precise than Huerta’s. Fei Ruolin immediately made a judgment, her expression tinged with a hint of disappointment.

All missed?

Suddenly, Fei Ruolin’s expression subtly changed as if she’d been grazed by a bullet.

“Roland, hit the target, passed.” Luo Xue said, with a hint of admiration in her eyes as she looked at Roland.

The bullets didn’t seem very accurate, but one bullet just barely grazed Fei Ruolin’s clothing, and sure enough, Fei Ruolin noticed the left edge of her garment being brushed by a bullet.

Although it was extremely close, everyone present was an expert and could perceive it.

“Senior Sister Ruolin, you’re too accustomed to judging trajectories and overly confident, so his five shots were meant to confuse you into taking action, triggering habitual responses and a desire to showcase skills. The real concealed shot was at your garment.” Luo Xue said.

If the bullet were aimed at a person, there would be a sensing reaction, but since it targeted the garment after dodging, there was no reflex. The technique seemed ordinary, but this setup was far more brilliant than Lu Shuai’s. It might seem like taking shortcuts, but this level of understanding sees through Fei Ruolin entirely.

Fei Ruolin’s expression turned serious as well; she also made the mistake of underestimating her opponent. The intention was to teach the newcomers a lesson, but this time she truly learned one.

“Junior Brother, you’re extraordinary. Let’s spar more in the future.” After speaking, Fei Ruolin glared at Li Xin, determined to regain some dignity from this backroom connection. Li Xin felt an unfriendly vibe and rubbed his nose.

Big Sister, I’m not the one who did this to you. Are you sure you’re directing your resentment at the right person?

“Li Xin, it’s your turn now. You’re the last one, with the most preparation time. You have a huge advantage, so you’d better deliver an outstanding performance, or you’ll end up at the bottom!” Luo Xue said.

Li Xin was taken aback. Wasn’t this the arrangement you all made? It feels like Old Luo stirred up a hornet’s nest. What happened to quietly developing skills?

Grasping the Hex Gun in line, the opposite Fei Ruolin was also on high alert. She knew the chairman least wanted to see this person, surely pressured by the unruly Grand Wind Discipline Officer!

Why would the Night Patrol’s leader come to the Canon Law School? They’re entirely different systems; it seems today’s target is him.

Fei Ruolin wasn’t underestimating her opponent either. This kid must have some skill, or the Grand Wind Discipline Officer wouldn’t have let him in.

Li Xin raised his hand, pop! pop! pop!

His hand shook, and his Hex Gun jammed three times before finally stopping. Jammed???

He opened the Hex Gun, extracted the jammed bullets, and readjusted the magazine, “Senior Sister, can I switch a gun and start over?”

“During battle, will your opponent give you that chance? Not being aware of a problem with your own weapon is a major mistake. Li Xin, you have three shots left.” Luo Xue’s voice sounded.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly turned cold. Lu Shuai and others knew this chairman was targeting Li Xin; they were collateral damage.

Li Xin chuckled wryly. How did Old Luo explain things to them? In the Night Patrol, his word was law, able to command at will, but the Canon Law School was full of privileged individuals; they couldn’t stand this, and they were in the right.

After adjusting the Hex Gun, realizing someone tampered with it, he was caught off guard. After readjusting the magazine, he sighted the target. With three shots left, “Senior Sister, be careful.”

Fei Ruolin’s lips curled into a cold smile. Whom did he think he was underestimating?!

Bang bang bang~~

Without any hesitation, three shots were fired. Fei Ruolin’s eyes widened, swiftly forming a movement trajectory. Suddenly, her expression changed drastically, spiritual energy erupted, boom…

She was blasted away, clutching her arm.

The entire room fell silent.

“A splendid use of cluster bullets, impressive, pass.” Luo Xue stated, and both Fei Ruolin, holding her arm, and Nan Kai standing beside them showed expressions of disbelief.

This was definitely the work of a master.

The remaining three shots, the first was quite ordinary, but for the final two, Li Xin’s finger pressed down on the revolver, employing an extremely challenging Gun Suppression Technique. Suppressing the gun combined with Chasing Bullet, just this maneuver alone put him above ninety-nine point nine percent of the Canon Law School’s students.

If this was deliberate, it couldn’t merely be described as strong.

“Luck was on my side. Senior Sister, are you all right?” Li Xin quickly inquired.

They weren’t using spiritual bullets for the test; they wouldn’t use them for training. Regular bullets aren’t very lethal; spiritual bullets with Mithril are expensive, and no matter how extravagant, they’re not used in training. Plus, Fei Ruolin reacted in time, and her arm was merely swollen.

Fei Ruolin didn’t know what to say as she looked at Li Xin. Luck… it’s not impossible to grasp at straws in desperation, although the likelihood is very low. However, if one argued he managed to pull it off, it would be too… remarkable.

Just this gunmanship was enough to join the Black Rose, and even while being evidently targeted, he still maintained such a stable mindset.

Looking at Li Xin’s unperturbed expression, Fei Ruolin licked her alluring lips, then turned to Roland; this newcomer truly had potential…

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