Chapter 027: I Hope You Challenge Me Every Day

Xin Lang did not use his strongest power from the beginning; he wanted Shi Lang to unleash his mortal-grade intermediate martial skill first.

“Ding! The Level-Up Device has detected the mortal-grade intermediate martial skill ‘Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Finger.’ Would you like to learn it?” The Level-Up Device prompted.

“Learn!” Xin Lang chose without the slightest hesitation.

“To learn the mortal-grade intermediate martial skill, 2 experience points are needed! Confirm learning?” The Level-Up Device prompted again.

It took 1 experience point to learn a mortal-grade basic martial skill, 2 experience points for an intermediate one, and 3 points for an advanced one. After Xin Lang had just upgraded himself to Martial Apprentice Level Nine, he had 4 experience points left. Learning ‘Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Finger’ used up 2 points, and then Xin Lang spent another point to upgrade the mortal-grade intermediate ‘Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Finger’ to the mortal-grade advanced martial skill ‘Gale Leaves Finger.’

Watching Shi Lang’s ‘Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Finger’ attack him relentlessly, Xin Lang no longer retreated. After mastering the academy’s mortal-grade advanced martial skill ‘Gale Leaves Finger,’ he was filled with pride. “Ha! How can an ordinary autumn breeze compare to a raging gale? Watch my mortal-grade advanced martial skill—‘Gale Leaves Finger!’”

Xin Lang struck again. His palms turned to fingers, and the shadows of his fingers transformed into a fierce wind, sweeping toward Shi Lang!

The mortal-grade advanced martial skill ‘Gale Leaves Finger’ utterly overwhelmed the mortal-grade intermediate ‘Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Finger!’

Though both martial skills shared the same origin, their power differed by severalfold—they simply weren’t on the same level. Even though Shi Lang’s strength was a level higher than Xin Lang’s, he was still no match.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In the blink of an eye, Xin Lang landed more than a dozen strikes on Shi Lang! Moreover, Xin Lang’s attacks were extremely cunning, targeting joints and vital points. After a few hits, Shi Lang lost the ability to use his fingers and could only dodge with difficulty.

“Argh!” Shi Lang roared in fury, “Xin Lang, I’ll fight you with everything I’ve got!”

Though Shi Lang was brimming with strength, he couldn’t make use of it—Xin Lang’s martial skill completely suppressed him. With no other choice, Shi Lang threw caution to the wind and charged at Xin Lang with his body, braving the onslaught of ‘Gale Leaves Finger!’

“Idiot!”

Seeing Shi Lang recklessly charge at him, Xin Lang suddenly withdrew his fingers and delivered a direct kick, sending Shi Lang flying!

“Ah! He won! How is this possible? Shi Lang is a Level Ten Martial Apprentice!” Meng Linglong could hardly believe her eyes. “This isn’t a dream, is it?”

“Yeah!” Qian Baidu pumped his fist hard, exclaiming, “I told you, our transfer student is the strongest!”

Luo Shan and the others couldn’t believe their eyes either, but Shi Lang had indeed lost—a complete and utter defeat!

At that moment, the onlookers were all stunned.

“That student from Rising Sun Academy actually won! How could that be?”

“He really won! Rising Sun Academy is incredible! Just over half a month ago, the so-called loser who was rejected by Luoyang Academy has suddenly become a genius and even defeated their martial arts teacher! My god, this is miraculous!”

“Shi Lang is a Level Ten Martial Apprentice! And he lost just like that!”

“Rising Sun Academy doesn’t just turn losers into geniuses, their martial skills are formidable too! Damn it, tomorrow I’m transferring my son out of this trashy academy and sending him to Rising Sun!”

Shi Lang was kicked by Xin Lang, crashing heavily to the ground, no longer able to continue the fight.

Just then, the Level-Up Device notified Xin Lang that he had completed his mission and rewarded him with 20 experience points.

Xin Lang was overjoyed. He addressed Shi Lang, who was sprawled on the ground: “If you’re not convinced, you’re welcome to challenge me at Rising Sun Academy any time!”

Xin Lang thought to himself, if only he could have another point-farming tool like this!

Hiding inside Luoyang Academy, Luo Yuan had witnessed everything that had just happened. Inwardly, he thought, “Luoyang Academy is finished! I should never have let that useless Shi Lang go out and challenge that monstrous Xin Lang!”

Luo Yuan nearly rushed out to kill Xin Lang himself.

But when he saw Meng Linglong standing beside Xin Lang, he suppressed the thought…

Having received the reward of 20 experience points, Xin Lang returned in triumph, elated. Even Qian Baidu and Meng Linglong were extremely excited, endlessly discussing Xin Lang’s stunning final kick.

“Principal!” Xin Lang suddenly interrupted Meng Linglong and Qian Baidu, who were deep in discussion. “I remember someone just promised that if I beat Shi Lang, my tuition fees would be waived!”

“Of course! No problem!” Meng Linglong replied so readily that Xin Lang was somewhat taken aback.

“Uh… really…” Xin Lang asked again, hardly daring to believe it.

“Hehe…” Meng Linglong smiled with the satisfaction of a little woman. “I called you here for this very thing today! I was already planning to exempt you from tuition.”

“Ah… damn…” Xin Lang felt he’d missed out and cursed, “If I’d known, I would’ve bet with you on board and lodging too!”

“Hehe!” Meng Linglong teased, “If you help Rising Sun Academy achieve good results in this year’s Nine Academies Tournament, the matter of food and lodging can be considered as well!”

Meng Linglong’s enchanting smile left Qian Baidu dumbfounded at her side, but Xin Lang ignored her, replying, “Never mind! If I can’t afford board and lodging, I’ll just drop out!”

“You…” Meng Linglong realized that handling this student before her would not be easy!

“Transfer student, do you really want to drop out?” Qian Baidu asked anxiously.

“Yeah! It’s a possibility!” Xin Lang answered seriously, making Meng Linglong believe he wasn’t joking.

Seeing that Xin Lang truly meant to quit, Meng Linglong nearly agreed to waive his food and lodging fees on the spot. But after some thought, she suppressed the impulse. “A talent like Xin Lang must be kept with even greater incentives! What kind of reward would make him stay?”

She pondered for a long time, and finally, the image of Meng Chuchu floated into her mind.

Back at Rising Sun Academy, after bidding farewell to Xin Lang, Meng Linglong returned to her office.

Xin Lang personally escorted Qian Baidu back to his dormitory.

After Meng Linglong left, Qian Baidu cautiously asked Xin Lang, “Transfer student, I didn’t dare ask while the beautiful principal was here—do you really mean to drop out?”

“Uh…” Xin Lang thought for a moment. “Qian, if you came to challenge me every day, maybe I’d stay!”

“Really!” Qian Baidu’s eyes sparkled as he asked again.

PS: Yesterday, there was a ten-chapter explosion; today, I’m taking it easy, but there are still three chapters! As long as you support me, I won’t hold back on updates! You’re welcome to put me to the test!