Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

The atmosphere in the Qinglong Library froze, with the sound of a pin drop audible.

Many girls huddled in the corners, too afraid to even look up.

Xiao Xingyu sat calmly in his spot, flipping through books, indifferent to the chaos.

"Wang Shao, that kid doesn’t know what's good for him; let me teach him a lesson!"

One of Wang Yan's underlings stepped forward, striding over to Xiao Xingyu with an air of arrogance.

"Hey, which class are you from?"

Xiao Xingyu remained silent, too lazy to engage with the lowly subordinate.

"Do you think you're someone important? Acting all mysterious!" 

"Do you even know that Wang Shao has taken over the entire library today? If you’re smart, you’ll get lost!"

San Shu hurried over, tugging at Xiao Xingyu's sleeve and whispering urgently.

"Xiao classmate, this isn’t the time to be a hero. You should leave quickly!"

"San Shu, who is that arrogant guy?"

"His name is Wang Yan, and he's the son of Vice Dean Wang Dongsheng!"

Xiao Xingyu sneered coldly, "So he has a vice dean for a father? No wonder he’s so arrogant."

San Shu warned him, "You don’t have any background; don’t provoke this guy. Just listen to me and leave!"

Just as San Shu was about to push Xiao Xingyu out of the library, Wang Yan swiftly stepped in front of him.

Wang Yan glanced at the school badge on Xiao Xingyu's chest.

"Class 3, Xiao Xingyu, right?"

"I gave you plenty of time to leave. Now that you’ve angered me, you must kneel and apologize."

Xiao Xingyu remained unfazed, "On what grounds?"

"On the grounds of my father, Wang Dongsheng!"

Wang Yan was the type who always flaunted his father’s name.

Wang Dongsheng was the vice dean of Qinglong Academy, second only to Dean Su Ruyan in authority.

He also managed student records, meaning he could easily find a hundred ways to expel a student like Xiao Xingyu, who had no money or connections.

"Xiao Xingyu, kneel and apologize!" Wang Yan pressed further.

Whoosh~ 

Before Wang Yan could finish, Xiao Xingyu suddenly raised his knee and struck Wang Yan right in the groin.

"AHHH!!!"

A heart-wrenching scream echoed through the main hall of the library.

"Wang Shao, are you okay?" 

"Is your... um, thing okay? Should we take you to the hospital?"

"Xiao Xingyu, you dare hit me? You’re asking for death!"

**In the Teaching Building.**

**Class 3.**

The bell rang, signaling the end of class.

Chen Qinian put down his chalk.

"Students, we have practical classes in the afternoon, so prepare in advance and don’t skip!"

Just then, a commotion erupted in the hallway.

"There’s a situation at the Qinglong Library!"

"Hey, did you hear? Class 3's Xiao Xingyu got into a fight with Class 1's Wang Yan!"

"Wang Yan is the vice dean's son; how dare someone provoke him?"

"Let’s go watch the show!"

Chen Qinian sighed inwardly, "This kid just started school and is already causing trouble!"

**At the Entrance of the Qinglong Library.**

Xiao Xingyu was surrounded by a crowd.

Wang Yan was clutching his groin, his eyes bloodshot, and he growled, "Everyone, attack! Break this kid's legs!"

The crowd of onlookers grew larger, munching on snacks while watching the spectacle unfold.

Just as tensions escalated, a clear voice cut through the noise.

"Are you disregarding the school rules by fighting in the academy?!"

"The dean is here!"

A mature and stunning red-haired beauty appeared in the crowd—it was Su Ruyan, the dean of Qinglong Academy.

Wang Yan’s arrogance diminished slightly as he lowered his head, saying, "Dean Su."

Su Ruyan glared at Wang Yan.

"As the son of the vice dean, you should set an example and adhere to the school rules."

"Yet here you are, fighting! What kind of behavior is this?"

Wang Yan, fearing Su Ruyan, quickly tried to shift the blame.

"Dean Su, it’s not my fault! Xiao Xingyu kicked me first; I was merely retaliating!"

All eyes turned to Xiao Xingyu.

Su Ruyan noticed him for the first time and asked, "What exactly happened?"

Xiao Xingyu, unfazed, recounted the events that transpired in the Qinglong Library.

"I see~"

"Wang Yan is too arrogant; just because he’s the vice dean's son, he thinks he can bully female students!"

"Xiao classmate, I support you!"

The situation clearly favored Xiao Xingyu, earning him the support of his classmates.

Chen Qinian arrived as well.

"Dean Su, I’ve spoken with the librarian and got the details."

"Wang Yan indeed violated school rules first."

Su Ruyan shot a glance at Chen Qinian, her tone indifferent. "Director Chen, are you favoring your student?"

"Uh, I’m not~"

"Fighting on campus will result in punishment for those involved, and both parties must apologize to each other."

Wang Yan suddenly became defiant. "Apologize to Xiao Xingyu? No way!"

Su Ruyan turned her gaze to Xiao Xingyu.

"And you?"

"I won't apologize to a dog."

Wang Yan's anger flared up. "Xiao Xingyu, who the hell are you calling a dog?!"

Xiao Xingyu raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Why are you so anxious to take that title?"

The conflict between the two had escalated beyond reconciliation.

Su Ruyan made her ruling.

"Since neither of you is willing to apologize, we’ll proceed according to Article 8 of the school rules."

**Article 8 of the School Rules:**

*In the event of a conflict between students, regardless of right or wrong, it must be resolved through a "ring match."*

*The losing party must apologize to the winner.*

This was the most criticized rule among students in the **"School Regulations."**

On the surface, it seemed completely unfair.

Take the conflict between Xiao Xingyu and Wang Yan, for example.

Everyone supported Xiao Xingyu, indicating he had done nothing wrong.

Wang Yan was clearly in the wrong.

However, if handled according to Article 8, if Xiao Xingyu lost the ring match to Wang Yan, he would have to apologize unconditionally to Wang Yan to resolve the conflict.

"This Article 8 is truly inhumane!"

"It's obvious Wang Yan is at fault; why should the apology be decided through a ring match?"

"I heard that Wang Yan's contracted beast is a legendary-quality six-clawed Sky-Rending Leopard."

"This time, it’s going to be tough for Xiao Xingyu to win~"

Fifteen minutes later.

**At the Ring Square behind the Qinglong Academy Teaching Building.**

This area was specifically designated for various beast master competitions.

If a student violated Article 8, the matter would also be resolved on this platform.

The stands were packed with people.

Xiao Xingyu was a trending genius dark horse.

Wang Yan was the son of Vice Dean Wang Dongsheng.

Given the identities of the two, the attention on this ring match was at an all-time high.

Students from all over the school gathered to watch, bringing their own snacks.

Su Ruyan sat in the high stands, overlooking the entire scene.

**In the Preparation Area.**

Chen Qinian patted Xiao Xingyu on the shoulder with a serious expression.

"Xiao classmate, Wang Yan's contracted beast has a higher bloodline quality than your Hell Gale Wolf."

"If you lose, it’s within reason; don’t be discouraged."

Xiao Xingyu countered, "Director Chen, why do you think I will lose?"

"Because of the difference in bloodline quality; I've made myself quite clear."

"Director Chen, I will win this ring match within three minutes."

"Where does that confidence come from?!"