School Beauty's Peerless Soldier

Xu Fan heard a slightly familiar voice, his brow furrowed slightly, but soon Xu Fan relaxed his brow and calmly said, "The door isn't locked, come in yourself."

Squeak.

The door was pushed open, and a figure flashed into the room, their face carrying a complex expression. It was none other than Zhou Minghui from the Grey Wolf Team!

Seeing Zhou Minghui's demeanor, Xu Fan felt a vague sense of foreboding, though his expression remained unchanged as he calmly asked Zhou Minghui, "Why are you here? Did something happen?"

The relationship between Xu Fan and Zhou Minghui was not as straightforward as it appeared on the surface.

When Xu Fan first entered the base and became an instructor for the Grey Wolf Team, Zhou Minghui and Xu Fan were aligned on the same front because they shared a common enemy. However, as Xu Fan rose strongly, he repeatedly infringed upon Zhou Minghui's interests, even threatening Zhou Minghui's status within the Grey Wolf Team.

Thus, Zhou Minghui began to harbor hidden hostility towards Xu Fan.

However, due to the Zhou Family's connections, Zhou Minghui had no choice but to bear the humiliation and stay obediently in the Grey Wolf Team.

But later, when Xu Fan directly handed a bunch of Spirit Gathering Pills to Li Tao, Zhou Minghui unknowingly changed his mindset—a Grey Wolf Team that was last, even if Zhou Minghui could dominate, would still be nothing more than last! There was simply no benefit!

On the contrary, if Xu Fan could truly lead the Grey Wolf Team to glory, Zhou Minghui might even get a chance to enter the relic!

Thus, Zhou Minghui's attitude towards Xu Fan shifted from resistance to compliance. The relationship between them could be described as a series of ups and downs.

However, at this moment, Zhou Minghui's expression was somewhat complex. He hesitated before saying, "Instructor Xu, the team members heard you went out together with the three instructors, including Li Hua, and everyone is very worried about you."

The matter of Xu Fan going out with Li Hua and the other two was now almost common knowledge in the base. At the time, Xu Fan showed disdain towards the three, attracting much attention, and later, with the three not returning to the base, only Xu Fan came back.

So now, even if Xu Fan wanted to keep a low profile, he might find it difficult.

"I appreciate it; I'm fine. But you didn't come here just to talk about this, did you?"

Xu Fan had no negative impression of Zhou Minghui, but due to differences in opinions regarding reforms in the Grey Wolf Team, Xu Fan did not indulge in pleasantries when conversing with Zhou Minghui, diving straight into the topic.

Zhou Minghui's expression grew more complex, hesitating for a long time before finally speaking, "Instructor Xu, last night, the Li, Long, and Feng Families jointly issued a Kill Order against you! Also, the Li Family has placed you on the dark list."

"The so-called dark list is a list established by an assassin organization, ranking individuals based on their target's comprehensive factors like strength. Instructor Xu, your ranking, like the Earth List, is also third."

Seeing the calmness on Xu Fan's face, Zhou Minghui added more information, which finally made Xu Fan's expression shift slightly, "The top ten on the dark list are all experts at the Zhiwei Realm, some even seasoned Zhiwei Realm experts!"

"Instructor Xu's third position on the dark list is likely to attract assassins at the Zhiwei Realm level."

Upon hearing this, Xu Fan realized what being third on the dark list implied—the Kill Order from the three Hidden World Families coupled with a powerful assassin organization, all just to deal with a mere Xu Fan at the Entering Dao Realm Peak.

"So? Did you come here just to tell me this?"

Xu Fan merely raised his eyebrows slightly before calming himself, looking at Zhou Minghui as if he were staring into a still, cold pool of ancient water.

Xu Fan sensed that Zhou Minghui had come to his dormitory with a specific intention or, more bluntly, to represent the Zhou Family's stance.

Actually, Xu Fan did not think poorly of the Zhou Family. Not only did they trust Xu Fan to lead the Grey Wolf Team, but they also let Zhou Minghui unconditionally cooperate with him. Despite Zhou Shi'nian's strong support, the Zhou Family valued Xu Fan's potential more!

Therefore, the Zhou Family chose to cooperate with Xu Fan—Xu Fan would strive for better resources for the Zhou Family, while the Zhou Family would provide Xu Fan with an opportunity to grow stronger.

Throughout their cooperation, Xu Fan and the Zhou Family, though not exchanging much, maintained mutual understanding and trust.

But now, with Xu Fan offending the three Hidden World Families—Li, Long, and Feng—the situation was subtly changing.

Sure enough, Zhou Minghui, carefully choosing his words, said to Xu Fan, "Instructor Xu, last night, the Li, Long, and Feng Families applied pressure on the Zhou Family simultaneouly. Among the Hidden World Families, Zhou Family is merely a third-rate force, while the Li, Long, and Feng Families are all first-rate existences!"

"Nevertheless, the Zhou Family did not immediately compromise with the three families but fought to give Instructor Xu three days..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Fan understood Zhou Minghui's purpose—or rather, what the Zhou Family wanted to convey to Xu Fan.

Initially, Zhou Shi'nian was very clear with Xu Fan—the Zhou Family, although part of the Hidden World Families, also had its strengths and weaknesses among them. Compared to the Li, Long, and Feng Families, the Zhou Family was indeed too weak. Offending all three for Xu Fan was too much for the Zhou Family to bear.

But unexpectedly, the Zhou Family did not just abandon Xu Fan—instead, they secured three days for him, after which the Zhou Family would likely officially sever ties with Xu Fan.

This was the helplessness and powerlessness of the weak. Xu Fan didn't blame the Zhou Family; rather, a hint of gratitude grew within him.

Time tested true loyalty, and even under such immense pressure, the Zhou Family did not sell out Xu Fan; instead, they fought for time for Xu Fan to prepare. This was as much as the Zhou Family could do for Xu Fan.

"Instructor Xu... I have previously offended you in the Grey Wolf Team. I hope Instructor Xu does not take it to heart."

"Three days later, the three families will pressure the base's senior officials to strip your position as an instructor and expel you from the base, making it easier for them to make a move on you. I hope Instructor Xu will prepare in advance."

Xu Fan chuckled softly, gently patting Zhou Minghui's shoulder, "Got it, express my thanks to the Zhou Family Head for me, go on."

Zhou Minghui didn't understand how Xu Fan could still smile at such a moment, yet seeing the smile on Xu Fan's face, Zhou Minghui's tense emotions gradually dissipated.

Walking out of the dormitory, Zhou Minghui turned back to glance inside, feeling a ridiculously absurd thought rising within him—that maybe someday, the Li, Long, and Feng Families would regret offending such a person!