I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

At this moment, inside the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.

After taking everything into careful consideration.

Xu Lingjun still thought it better not to tell Wang Qingya about this.

After all, a woman visiting her best friend's boyfriend's house and leaving her underwear on purpose before leaving...

This clearly had a suggestive implication.

Normally, this kind of thing between best friends would lead to quite a confrontation.

But with Sister Yaya's attitude, Xu Lingjun felt Teacher Su would probably never do such a thing, at least, not on her own.

Su Huanqing was too timid for that.

There might be some instigation from Sister Yaya behind this... Sigh... Sister Yaya, really. How do you and Father Wang come up with such peculiar ideas? It's quite troubling for me.

Forget it, I'll just keep this thing safe for now and return it to her when I get the chance.

Regarding Sister Yaya, I don't need to explain further; if she doesn't know, wouldn't telling her just bring trouble upon myself?

Thinking about it, Xu Lingjun could only keep the item safe, tucking it deep into his Transformation Capsule.

Just keeping the private belongings of his fiancée's friend, wait...

Xu Lingjun suddenly froze, thinking that Zong Xiaoping had always been trying to find Teacher Su's fiancé, and from Sister Yaya's tone, it seemed she wanted to pair him with Teacher Su. If Teacher Su truly had a fiancé, Sister Yaya wouldn't be unaware, nor would she push a married woman towards him.

Could it be that Teacher Su's so-called nonexistent fiancé was actually me all along?

Xu Lingjun stood there, dumbfounded.

"Revealing My True Card: My Identity as the Teacher's Fiancé Exposed."

This could be written into a novel, and I've heard Zong Xiaoping has always been searching for that fiancé, seemingly intent on tearing him to pieces once found.

Thinking of Zong Xiaoping's gritted expression every time he mentioned Teacher Su's fiancé, Xu Lingjun couldn't help shivering, suddenly feeling that sometimes a few well-intentioned lies might be better.

..................

With Wang Qingya and her friends leaving.

Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion gradually shed the New Year's vibe and started returning to normal.

Those students who had left began to return, and those who stayed in school started their final training.

As the new semester begins, you know.

The Four Mansions Trial is already very close.

Previously, entering the Secret Realm allowed the intake of a Spiritual Protection Device, so even if injured or attacked, their lives weren't at risk.

But during the Four Mansions Trial, it's already approaching the true deathmatch in the Secret Realm.

In fact, every year during the Four Mansions Trial, dozens of students get injured or die...

But crisis also means opportunity.

This time during the Four Mansions Trial, the demon beasts killed by individuals would fully become their own spoils... and if luck is on your side, a single trial might reap more rewards than entering the Secret Realm ten or eight times, possibly even more.

All students were giving their best efforts in honing themselves.

The Martial Arts Arena was packed, with many even lining up... and if Xu Lingjun hadn't spent so much academic credit in the Gravity Room, becoming a VIP member, he might still need to queue to gain access to the Gravity Room.

The entire Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion was enveloped in a cultivation craze.

In fact, this cultivation craze wasn't only in Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion; the same craze could be seen in Dongxu Martial Mansion, Nanyun Martial Mansion, and West Origin Martial Mansion.

And just after the New Year passed.

Marquis Xia Wu, freshly back from the holidays, hurriedly returned to the Central City Martial Mansion and rushed to the Pavilion Master's office.

Navigating the way, many greeted him, but he ignored them... his expression was visibly sullen, showing no signs of being bothered by others' friendly greetings.

Until reaching the office door.

He finally stopped and gently patted his face, taking a deep breath, forcing himself to assume his usual composure.

Once certain everything was normal.

He stepped into the office and first respectfully saluted Tai Zhengyuan, the Pavilion Master of Central City Martial Mansion, behind the desk, before asking, "Pavilion Master, the proposal I made to you during the New Year, what do you think of it?"

Pavilion Master Tai Zhengyuan of Central City Martial Mansion was probably about seventy or eighty years old this year, with white hair and beard, small stature, looking quite amiable except for his inverted triangle eyes, which ruined his look, giving off a cunning vibe instead.

He gazed deeply at Marquis Xia Wu and said, "In the past, trials have always been the Four Mansions Trial, with no other Martial Mansions permitted to join. My Central City Martial Mansion has always wanted to replace one of them, but our foundation is still too weak compared to the Four Great Martial Mansions, making this matter probably not that easy..."

"But if we don't try, it really is impossible to replace one of them."

Marquis Xia Wu stated earnestly, "And in my opinion, to replace the Four Great Martial Mansions, the key is not the Secret Realm but the students... As long as we can prove our students' abilities surpass those of the Four Great Martial Mansions, naturally, Central City's reputation will soar, drawing in more excellent students."

Tai Zhengyuan frowned, "But Dongxu Martial Mansion has Han Yun City, Nanyun Martial Mansion has Zhou Mu, and Sun Lingli of West Origin Martial Mansion has gained great fame recently; although her strength is somewhat lacking, everyone knows that it's because Feng Zhichen had high expectations for her and suppressed her growth before. Meanwhile, Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion has this year's Dragon Gate Champion Scholar. Compared to them, our Central City Martial Mansion..."

Marquis Xia Wu said, "No matter how outstanding they are, they are merely a single person, the kind most cannot become. We are comparing overall quality. As long as we demonstrate Central City Martial Mansion's spirit, we're not worried about attracting new students!"

Tai Zhengyuan pondered for a while and suddenly looked up, amazed, asking, "Xiaoxia, how come you seem so keen on this now? I remember before you always disagreed with our haste..."

Shadow clouded Marquis Xia Wu's eyes.

Recalling the copies of documents received during the New Year.

Indeed, although Zhong Dawei was dead, this guy made a clever move before dying by entrusting all documents to others.

If I cannot kill Xu Lingjun within a month, then the original documents will be made public... A high-ranking Martial Mansion director involved in dark dealings for money isn't lethal, but it certainly would completely disqualify me from inheriting the Central City Martial Mansion.

My life cannot be ruined like this.

However, Xu Lingjun is the Dragon Gate Champion Scholar, likely receiving significant attention from the Pavilion Master of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion. If I want to kill him, he undoubtedly has no capability to resist, but in front of Liu Zhiyuan, he doesn't dare keep even a sliver of hope.

Unless...

The Four Mansions Trial always sees several people dying every year.

No matter how excellent the Dragon Gate Champion Scholar is, his foundation is still shallow. If he dies in the Secret Realm, it's not out of the norm.

This is the only reasonable and legitimate opportunity to kill him, as long as I find a chance to extricate myself, kill him alone, and then leave, perfectly.

Thinking thusly, with a self-righteous face, he said seriously, "I just think our foundation is sufficient."

Tai Zhengyuan replied with difficulty, "But you know I'm always at odds with Liu Zhiyuan, and now the Four Mansions Trial is in his territory..."

"It's precisely in Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, a chance to give them a hard slap. Maybe we can replace them!"

"Alright, this matter is in your hands then!"

Hearing the last words, Tai Zhengyuan slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "I'll immediately propose it to Your Majesty. Our Central City Martial Mansion is also one of Great Xia's first-class Martial Mansions, advancing from a third-grade Martial Mansion back then. If the Four Great Martial Mansions do nothing, they ought to be replaced..."

"Pavilion Master, you're wise!"

Marquis Xia Wu exhaled softly.

Patted his pocket, cursing inwardly... Initially, I thought Zhong Dawei's threat before dying was just a childish tantrum, but didn't expect he was serious.

This time, I must find his accomplices. How dare they scheme against me? I want them dead.

But now, under such circumstances, I have to be deceptive with him!

Xu Lingjun, if you must blame someone, blame yourself for harming someone you shouldn't have harmed.

That Sun Lingli, who recently gained great fame, although her ability isn't comparable, everyone knows it's because Feng Zhichen had high hopes for her and suppressed her growth.

And Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion even has this year's Dragon Gate Champion Scholar. Compared to them, our Central City Martial Mansion...

Marquis Xia Wu stated: "No matter how excellent they are, they are merely one person, the kind of person most people can never become."

"Tai Zhengyuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked up, his lips curving into a cunning smile.

He looked at Marquis Xia Wu, "Why do I feel like you're particularly enthusiastic about this matter now? Before, you seemed disinterested."

Marquis Xia Wu smiled back, "I just feel that our foundation is adequate."

Yet all Tai Zhengyuan could express was concern, "But Dongxu Martial Mansion has Han Yun City, Nanyun Martial Mansion has Zhou Mu, and even Sun Lingli of West Origin Martial Mansion has earned significant acclaim recently. Although her strength is somewhat lacking, everyone knows that's because of Feng Zhichen's high expectations for her, which had previously hindered her growth."

Marquis Xia Wu said, "Those people, no matter how excellent, are only individuals, outliers that the majority cannot become. We're talking about overall strength. If we can prove that our students are more capable than those of the Four Great Martial Mansions, then Central City's reputation will naturally grow, and it will naturally attract even better students."

Tai Zhengyuan contemplated for a moment, then suddenly raised his head, curious, "Xiaoxia, why do I feel like you're particularly enthusiastic about this matter now? I remember before you didn't care that much..."

A shadow passed over Marquis Xia Wu's face. Memories of the documents he received over the New Year's flashed through his mind. Indeed, although Zhong Dawei was gone, he had made a clever move before dying. He had entrusted all documents to someone, with instructions to make everything public if he couldn't kill Xu Lingjun within a month... which would inevitably disqualify him from inheriting Central City Martial Mansion if the information got out.

I can't let my life be destroyed like this.

But Xu Lingjun, blame yourself for hurting someone you shouldn't have.

That Sun Lingli, despite her impressive reputation, is not as strong as the others; everyone knows it's because Feng Zhichen had high hopes and therefore restricted her growth in the past. Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion also has this year's Dragon Gate Champion Scholar, and compared to them, our Central City Martial Mansion..."

Marquis Xia Wu confidently declared, "I'm just thinking that our foundation is solid enough."

Tai Zhengyuan hesitated for a moment and then suddenly looked up, surprised, asking, "Xiaoxia, why do I feel like you have a greater interest in this matter lately? I remember that previously you didn't care..."

Marquis Xia Wu rubbed his face, taking a deep breath to compose himself.

His expression restored to its usual calm demeanor after ensuring everything was normal.

He stepped into the office then, respectfully bowing to Tai Zhengyuan, before asking, "Pavilion Master, regarding the proposal I presented to you before the New Year, how do you view it?"

Central City Martial Mansion's Pavilion Master Tai Zhengyuan appeared kindly yet carried a cunning look in his triangular eyes despite his gentle expression. He remarked, "Previously, the trials have always been among the Four Mansions. Other martial mansions had no chance of joining it, and while my Central City Martial Mansion has always wanted to replace one of them, the foundation isn't as deep as the Four Great Martial Mansions—it's not that easy..."

"But if we do not attempt it, we would never be able to replace any of the Mansions."

Marquis Xia Wu earnestly stated, "In my view, replacing one of the Four Great Martial Mansions doesn't hinge on the secret realm but on the students... if we can prove that our students are stronger than those of the Four Great Martial Mansions, then Central City's reputation will naturally skyrocket and will attract even better students."

Tai Zhengyuan furrowed his brow, saying, "However, Dongxu Martial Mansion has Han Yun City, Nanyun Martial Mansion has Zhou Mu, and Sun Lingli from the West Origin Martial Mansion has gained great fame recently, and although her strength is a bit lacking, everyone knows that's because Feng Zhichen had high expectations for her, which previously stunted her growth. The Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion even has this year's Dragon Gate Champion Scholar. Compared to them, our Central City Martial Mansion..."

Marquis Xia Wu replied, "No matter how excellent they are, they are just individuals, not the type most people can emulate. We are talking about the aggregate, proving our students can outshine the Four Great Martial Mansions. Then, wouldn't Central City's reputation naturally rise, attracting more talented students?"

Tai Zhengyuan pondered this for a while, before suddenly looking up with surprise, asking, "Xiaoxia, why do I feel you're particularly passionate about this now? I remember before you didn't care much..."

Marquis Xia Wu's expression turned a shade darker.

He recalled the photocopies of documents he received over the New Year.

Indeed, even if Zhong Dawei was dead, this guy made a wise move before his end by entrusting all documents to a partner, ensuring their public release if Xu Lingjun wasn't killed within a month... If leaked, it would indisputably strip him of the right to inherit the Central City Martial Mansion.

My life cannot be ruined.

But that Xu Lingjun, if he dies at that time, could only blame himself for getting involved in something he shouldn't have.

As for that Sun Lingli girl who's recently grown in fame, true, she lacks some strength, but everyone knows it's because of Feng Zhichen's high expectations that limited her growth, and North Bei Xuanwu even has this year's Dragon Gate Champion Scholar. Compared to them, our Central City Martial Mansion still doesn't measure up..."

"Right now, we must teach Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion a harsh lesson, perhaps allowing us to replace them!"

Suddenly, Tai Zhengyuan, after sitting pensively for a moment, is amazed, looks up, and asks, "Xiaoxia, how come you're particularly enthusiastic about this matter now? I remember before you didn't care very much..."

Marquis Xia Wu's expression darkened.

He remembered the photocopies of documents he received over the New Year.

It turned out that if he couldn't eliminate Xu Lingjun within a month, the original of those documents would be made public... Zhong Dawei's challenge, which seemed like mere intimidation, was deadly serious and could cost him his entire future at Central City Martial Mansion.

I cannot let my life be destroyed like this.

However, if Xu Lingjun were to perish in the Secret Realm, it would be entirely normal.

This opportunity was perfect and logical, the only chance to eliminate him.

Therefore, with a semblance of righteousness and dignity, he seriously said, "I just think our foundation is enough."

Tai Zhengyuan answered, clearly troubled, "But Dongxu Martial Mansion has Han Yun City, Nanyun Martial Mansion has Zhou Mu, and Sun Lingli from the West Origin Martial Mansion has become very famous recently; although her strength is somewhat lacking, everyone knows that's because Feng Zhichen had great expectations for her and suppressed her growth. Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion even has this year's Dragon Gate Champion Scholar. Compared to them, our Central City Martial Mansion..."

Marquis Xia Wu stated, "Think about it: those characters, no matter how superior, are just individuals, and very few can become such elite figures. The key to replacing the Four Great Martial Mansions is not the Secret Realm, but the students... As long as we prove that our students can surpass those from the Four Great Martial Mansions, then the Central City's name will naturally rise, drawing in more outstanding students."

Tai Zhengyuan pondered for a while and suddenly raised his head to ask, puzzled, "Xiaoxia, why do I feel you're particularly enthusiastic about this matter now? I remember you didn't care much before..."

Marquis Xia Wu's expression turned gloomy.

He remembered the copies of the documents he had received over the New Year's.

Indeed, even though Zhong Dawei was dead, that guy cleverly made sure to hand over the original documents to a partner, ensuring their release if I couldn't kill Xu Lingjun within a month... Such exposure would undoubtedly disqualify me from inheriting the Central City Martial Mansion.

My life can't just be ruined like this.

But that Xu Lingjun, blame yourself for getting involved in what you shouldn't have. With Liu Zhiyuan present, he won't have any chance of staying unscathed.

Unless...

I just think there's a fair and reasonable chance to kill him, as long as I find an opportunity to extricate myself, kill him alone, and leave, perfectly.

In truth, the urgency stems from the need to conceal one's weakness in the opponent's hands.

In the current situation, it's best to play along for now!

Xu Lingjun, if anyone is to be blamed, blame yourself for getting involved with someone you shouldn't have harmed.

That Zhong Dawei was nonetheless my son, and because of coercion, as of now, I can only use your life to secure my own safety.