Chapter 111: A Like-minded Approach

As they left the Star Alliance, Shi Ji explained the sequence of events to Lin Xinyan.

“Going head-to-head with an S-level hero, I don’t even know what to say to you. And it’s Blade we’re talking about. What on earth were you thinking?”

After learning about the incident, Lin Xinyan was speechless. Shi Ji’s habit of provoking people really needed to change. If it weren’t for Instructor Black Dragon, he would have been in big trouble.

Shi Ji scratched his head and laughed. “Haha, some people say heroes are the embodiment of justice and should always set an example and know their place. But when someone like Blade does such pointless things at the wrong time, isn’t that ironic? That guy is just a hypocrite.”

Shi Ji had few reservations and spoke his mind freely. If someone picked a fight with him, he would just go for it. Fortunately, Black Dragon had intervened earlier. Otherwise, who knows what might have happened?

Lin Xinyan didn’t disagree with Shi Ji’s opinion, but she wished he could be a bit more reserved. It was always better to avoid direct confrontation.

Black Dragon agreed with Shi Ji’s assessment. Though Blade was strong, he often acted impulsively without considering the bigger picture.

“That guy is indeed arrogant and needs to be taken down a notch.”

Hearing this, Shi Ji gave Black Dragon a thumbs-up, “Haha! So you think so too, uncle.”

With their opinions aligned, Lin Xinyan decided to drop the topic.

“Thank you, Instructor Black Dragon, for stepping in. I don’t know what would have happened without you. As for your duel with Blade, I apologize on Shi Ji’s behalf.”

Lin Xinyan always showed great respect toward her elders and mentors.

Black Dragon glanced at her and then at the grinning Shi Ji.

“No need to apologize. Blade and I will settle our differences sooner or later. As I said, he needs to be put in his place. By the way, Xinyan, you haven’t properly introduced your friend Shi Ji yet. I saw him during your advancement test last time. Almost didn’t recognize him just now.”

Before Lin Xinyan could respond, Shi Ji had already started introducing himself.

“Nice to meet you, Instructor. I’m Shi Ji, a classmate of Xinyan’s!”

Shi Ji’s attitude varied depending on the person. He detested Blade but felt a good vibe from Black Dragon, similar to his impression of Auntie Cai.

Lin Xinyan added, “Shi Ji originally attended the Star Hero Academy and later transferred to Yinshuang Academy. After a series of events, we became friends. He’s quite capable. With the recent increase in anomalies, I brought Shi Ji along, hoping he could help.”

Upon hearing that Shi Ji had transferred from the Star Hero Academy, Black Dragon burst out laughing.

“Haha! So you’re the troublemaker Jing Xin mentioned, the one expelled from the Star Hero Academy. You seem like a good kid. I can’t imagine what you did to earn Jing Xin’s ire. From what Xinyan said, Shi Ji, you’re not a registered hero?”

Shi Ji wasn’t a hero, and he nodded affirmatively when asked.

“Being a hero or not doesn’t matter. There are many civilians who stand up to fight anomalies.”

“Well said!”