A mere novice second-rank spiritual pharmacist dares to be so arrogant in front of him.
Zhao Shuning was naturally not afraid of trouble. But in today's situation, it was clearly this Li Can who indulged his subordinates to act recklessly.
She knew that if she hadn't been there just now, that arrow might have already hit Kong Shishuang's shoulder blade.
It seemed that in this trial, everyone not only had to guard against the attacks of spiritual beasts but also beware of the ill intentions of others.
"Zhao Shuning, from the Zhao family? I've never heard of it."
"The Zhao family has never been well - known. It's just a small family. It's normal that Lord Can hasn't heard of it. But people from a small family won't let others bully them easily. Am I right?"
Li Can still wore a smile. If someone didn't know him, they might really think he was an easy - going person.
"A first - year freshman. There really is an extraordinary character here."
"You flatter me."
For every word Li Can said, Zhao Shuning would retort. She had always despised the underhanded tactics of those who shot arrows in the back. Moreover, she couldn't stand it even more that these people dared to openly mock after shooting the arrows.
"It seems that the leader of the Shuiyunsheng Gang wants to be an enemy of our gang."
"Lord Can, don't just put such a big hat on my head. It was your people who shot the arrows first. Tell me, what kind of punishment will those who try to murder their fellow disciples and refuse to repent after being exposed receive in the Misty Rain Tower?"
"I didn't do such a thing."
Zhao Shuning knew that Li Can would never admit it.
People like him, hypocrites, probably liked to shoot arrows in the back the most.
"Kong Shishuang is now a member of my team. Although our abilities are a bit weaker than yours second - year students, we're not easy to bully. As for the strength and direction of that arrow, I think we can figure it out according to the arc."
Li Can's eyes showed no emotion. After a long while, he slowly smiled.
"The arrow was indeed shot by me, but it had nothing to do with Miss Kong. I was aiming at the spiritual beast, the Lotus Green Silk Cat. I thought it was going to hurt someone."
"Oh, really?"
Li Can nodded. "So, you can't pin the crime of trying to murder a fellow disciple on me."
"That's true. But Lord Can, your archery skills are really terrible. It's just like your name. You missed such a big spiritual beast but stared straight at Kong Shishuang. If someone who doesn't know the situation hears about this, they might think that you have some grudges with Kong Shishuang and that you finally got the chance here in the Dark Swamp Land to take revenge."
Li Can tightened his fist a bit.
Yes, he did have a personal feud with Kong Shishuang. He had deliberately aimed at her just now.
In the Misty Rain Tower, he never had a chance. Finally, he met her here in the Dark Swamp Land. Li Can was so petty that he wouldn't let this opportunity slip away.
Li Can, whose thoughts had been seen through, dared not say a word even though he was angry.
This little girl had a really sharp tongue. No wonder on her first day here, she had made the second - year students tremble with fear, and even that Steward Meng hated this Zhao Shuning to the core.
It turned out that not only was her tongue fast, but her eyes were also extremely sharp.
"Zhao Shuning, are you a second - rank spiritual pharmacist?"
"Yes, at the novice stage."
A novice second - rank spiritual pharmacist being so arrogant in front of him? Was his speculation wrong?
As he was speaking, Li Can gathered some spiritual energy in his palm. Zhao Shuning was very sensitive. She could feel that the opponent's combat power was slowly rising. Although the increase was extremely slow, as an alchemist, she quickly noticed it.
Her eyes narrowing, Zhao Shuning quickly dodged to the side.
Sure enough, in the next moment, a thin needle flew past her ear.
Zhao Shuning was quick - witted. She caught the speeding needle with her right hand and then examined it carefully.
Seeing this, several people were extremely angry.
"Li Can, you're really shameless for shooting arrows in the back."
That thin needle was so tiny that if Zhao Shuning hadn't reacted quickly, it might have already penetrated her body, and no one else would have noticed at all.
Caught red - handed, Li Can's face turned ashen.
This Zhao Shuning was just a novice second - rank spiritual pharmacist, but her reaction speed was even faster than that of many at the advanced second - rank stage.
Previously, he had used this technique to seal a venomous snake's blood vessels, and the snake probably still hadn't noticed. Moreover, the snake was at the intermediate second - rank stage when he used this move. So why did this little girl in front of him have such a powerful reaction speed?
"Lord Can, you've really interpreted the word 'despicable' to the fullest."
At this moment, Li Can no longer pretended.
"Zhao Shuning, I didn't want to target you."
"Coincidentally, I thought the same way."
"Zhao Shuning, if you hand over Kong Shishuang obediently, I guarantee that except for Zhang Tianyuan, no other student in the Misty Rain Tower will ever bully you again."
"Oh, that sounds great."
"Zhao Shuning, you should know that no matter how talented you are, you can't overcome the crushing gap in strength. If I want to target you in the future, not only in the Misty Rain Tower but also your Zhao family will suffer. But if you're smart, our Li family can help improve the status of your Zhao family in the martial world."
The reason why Li Can dared to openly confront Kong Shishuang was the Li family behind him.
The Li family was a major merchant family that monopolized many small towns. Half of the offerings to the Misty Rain Tower came from the Li family.
"So, what do you think?"
Zhao Shuning's smile became even brighter.
"This idea sounds quite good."
Li Can let out a sigh of relief. As long as he could handle this matter secretly, that would be fine. He had long wanted to grind Kong Shishuang to dust.
The five people beside Zhao Shuning looked at her.
Even at this moment, they didn't show any suspicion towards Zhao Shuning.
"But Lord Can, I, Zhao Shuning, don't want to be your lackey."
"What?"
"Li Can, just because others call you Lord Can, do you really think you're some great lord? Don't you forget who Kong Shishuang is? Her brother is Kong Ye, the master of the Misty Rain Tower. How dare you touch her?"
"Kong Ye won't be back for at least a year or two."
"But even if Kong Ye is not back, Kong Shishuang is a member of my team. As the team leader, how could I betray my own team member?"
"Zhao Shuning? You're playing with me!"
Zhao Shuning smiled brightly. "Yes, I am playing with you."
Such a nonchalant reply was too much for even Li Can, who had quite a bit of patience. He couldn't stand being provoked and toyed with by a five - year - old girl.
"Then none of you are going anywhere."
Behind Li Can, spiritual energy quickly gathered, wild and arrogant. And the red light on his hand began to shine very brightly.
A bloody fight was about to begin.