You're Both Useless

[Author's Note: The previous chapter has been revised and improved. Please make sure to reread it to fully understand the updated story.]

Tang San and Rongrong woke up.

"What happened…?" Tang San muttered.

"Where… are we?" Rongrong added groggily.

"You're both useless," Xiao Wu said immediately. "Completely useless."

She pointed directly at Ning Rongrong. "You mocked my brother. And what did you do? You got knocked out in one move!"

Rongrong's face flushed with shame.

Then Xiao Wu turned to Tang San, her voice dripping with scorn.

"And you! You were supposed to be our team's 'control.' But you couldn't even protect your teammate."

Tang San lowered his head with shame, fists clenched so tightly that blood began to drip from his palms.

Rongrong's expression shifted. Her eyes lit up as she found a convenient escape.

"It's not my fault! It's all Tang San's fault for not protecting me!" she shouted, pushing the blame without hesitation.

Tang San's rage boiled over. His eyes glowed with fury. For a moment, he looked like he wanted to kill her.

Wu Lan, however, had no interest in watching two fools argue.

After confirming the location of his and Xiao Wu's rooms, he turned and walked away.

Zhuqing silently followed him.

He went to the boys' dormitory and selected a single room. Xiao Wu and Zhuqing both took a room together, deliberately leaving a single room for Rongrong, someone they both clearly disliked.

By the time they finished cleaning their rooms, the sky had already turned dark.

Wu Lan suddenly sensed Tang Hao's presence on a nearby mountain.

Using his Blue Silver Sense, he scanned the area to understand the situation.

Just like in the original anime, Tang Hao was bullying Zhao Wuji.

His injuries had recovered by 40% due to Wu Lan's treatment.

However, this Tang Hao was weaker, His soul power hovered just above level 90. His attributes had decreased by about 10%.

And all black soul rings, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, and 40,000 years, had been contributed by Tang Hao Soul Power.

Having Four Black Rings is A terrifying truth, if revealed to the outside world.

Because of those contributions, Wu Lan's overall strength had passively increased by 150%, and Wu Lan's Orchid Healing power had improved by 300%.

His healing ability had become monstrous, powerful enough to regenerate the lost limb of a weaker person.

Of course, the more power Other person has, the more vitality he needed to heal that person.

As Wu Lan was lost in thought, the scene on the mountain finished playing out.

After delivering his warning, Tang Hao asked them to take care of Tang San.

Then, without warning, Tang Hao came in Wu Lan's Dormitory direction and softly called out.

"Wu Lan, come out."

Hearing his voice, Wu Lan calmly stepped out from the Dormitory and immediately began healing him.

Both were familiar with the healing routine by now, so Tang Hao said nothing, simply enjoying the process.

At the same time, Wu Lan received a [Trace of Strength] from him.

"Uncle Tang, how's your injury?" Wu Lan asked once he finished.

"It's fine. It's getting better," Tang Hao replied lightly, then added slowly, "Little San is lucky to have a brother like you. Take care of him while I'm away."

Wu Lan simply smiled and said nothing.

Your son is trying to steal my rabbit… and he's ungrateful. And now you're asking me to take care of him?

"Sure, Uncle. I'll take 'Good Care' of him," he said with a subtle smirk.

Tang Hao nodded and turned to leave.

After he was gone, Wu Lan absorbed the Trace of Strength and felt a powerful surge, his strength increased by 20%.

He felt one step closer to his goal. After adjusting to his new strength, he went to sleep.

The Next Morning

There was a knock on his door.

When he opened it, he saw Xiao Wu and Zhuqing waiting.

After greeting each other,

Xiao Wu smiled brightly.

"Brother, let's go eat."

"Okay," Wu Lan replied, stretching slightly. He had fully adjusted to the Trace of Strength he had absorbed. His body felt light, balanced, and perfectly stable.

The three of them walked toward the dining hall together, glancing around and taking in the surroundings.

Suddenly, a commotion drew their attention. A man seemed to be harassing a woman nearby.

Wu Lan recognized him instantly, Ma Hongjun.

Without hesitation, Xiao Wu rushed forward and kicked Ma Hongjun in the stomach.

He flew back, crashing to the ground.

Clutching his stomach, Ma Hongjun shouted angrily.

"How dare you hit me?! Do you know who my boss is?!"

"I don't care who your boss is. If you bully women, I'll beat you into a pig's head," Xiao Wu said fiercely.

Ma Hongjun's expression twisted. Realizing he couldn't beat her, he tried to threaten her another way.

"My boss is Dai Mubai! He'll come and deal with you!"

Hearing that, the three of them were stunned.

"So that lustful tiger is your boss… no wonder you're so Bad," Xiao Wu said in realization.

"Disgusting," Zhuqing added with an angry expression.

"How dare you insult my boss!" Ma Hongjun snapped. He looked at Xiao Wu and Zhuqing lewdly and grinned. "But if you two are willing to accompany me t.."

Before he could finish, Wu Lan appeared in front of him. His fist was an inch away from Ma Hongjun's face.

Without another word, Wu Lan punched him hard.

Before Ma Hongjun could crash into a tree, Wu Lan teleported in front of him and punched him again.

He kept hitting him mid-air, never letting him touch the ground.

Ma Hongjun screamed in agony as Wu Lan continued.

Xiao Wu was thrilled that her brother was angry for her sake and began cheering loudly. Zhuqing stood silently, watching Wu Lan's terrifying strength. Something stirred deep in her heart.

Hearing the noise, Dai Mubai came running. He froze in shock when he saw Ma Hongjun being beaten to a pulp.

After calming down, he stepped forward and approached them.

"Wu Lan, please stop. He's also a student at the academy," he said.

Xiao Wu turned toward him and shouted mockingly, "Lustful tiger, are there only people like you in this academy?"

Mubai was stunned. He hurriedly looked at Zhuqing, only to see her staring back with disgust.

He tried to explain, but before he could say anything, Wu Lan launched Ma Hongjun toward him.

Catching him mid-air, Ma Hongjun immediately turned to Mubai and started ranting with venom in his eyes.

"Boss! They hit me! Even after I said you were my boss, they hit me! And they said bad things about you! Boss, avenge me!"

Mubai was stunned for a moment, then his expression darkened.

"Fatty… you're ruining my name."

Without another word, he turned and punched Ma Hongjun in the back of the head.

"How dare you drag my name into this?!"