Chapter 14: The Victory of the Work-Study Students
The last moments of the morning quietly slipped away amidst the chaotic classroom.
Regarding today’s teaching effectiveness, the instructor could only shake his head helplessly.
"Class dismissed. Go and eat. Remember to practice diligently on your own in the future. If there’s anything you don’t understand, come and ask me. Meditation is the only way to increase spirit power. Only by mastering the Meditation Method early can you reach spirit power level ten sooner."
After the instructor finished speaking, those academic slackers who hadn’t been able to enter a state of meditation throughout the entire class clearly breathed a sigh of relief.
Because the instructor hadn’t left yet, these students all sat obediently in their seats; not a single student dared to leave without permission.
With his hands behind his back, the instructor walked down from the podium and came to stand before Lu Chen. Looking at Lu Chen, who had exited his meditation state and opened his eyes, he spoke in a praising tone:
"Child, your talent is very good. After I taught the Meditation Method, you were the first one to enter the meditation state so quickly."
"Although your talent is excellent, you must not slack off in your cultivation in the future. If you encounter any problems you don’t understand, you can come find me. I will definitely answer you patiently. Cultivate well; I have high hopes for you."
Hearing this, Lu Chen rose from his chair. He was not someone who lacked gratitude; the instructor’s goodwill was so obvious that he naturally felt it.
Facing the instructor, Lu Chen gave a deep bow and said with a look of gratitude:
"Thank you, Teacher. I will certainly Cultivate diligently. If I have any questions in the future, I will come to ask you immediately. I hope Teacher can resolve my doubts."
Lu Chen’s humility and eagerness to learn made the instructor increasingly satisfied with him. He patted Lu Chen’s shoulder as a sign of encouragement.
Before turning to leave, the teacher gave Xiao Wu a harsh glare; she was still snoring away.
Finally feeling helpless, the instructor walked out of the classroom with his hands behind his back.
As soon as the teacher left, the other freshmen in the classroom cast complex looks toward Lu Chen.
Among them were mixtures of envy, jealousy, and even a bit of defiance and resentment.
Clearly, they wished they could replace Lu Chen, the guy who was so favored by the teacher.
Resentment from the academic slackers toward the top student!
Facing the complex gazes of these freshmen, Lu Chen was completely composed and didn’t feel any discomfort.
After leaving his seat, he went straight to Xiao Wu’s desk.
Xiao Wu was sitting by the window. Golden sunlight streamed through the pane, shining on her profile as she lay snoring on the desk. Her pinkish cheeks were flushed with health and luster, like a ripe red apple.
Seeing this, Lu Chen shook his head and chuckled. No wonder the teacher had given her such a harsh glare at the end; she was truly sleeping soundly!
He reached out and banged loudly on the desk, which finally woke Xiao Wu up.
Awakened, Xiao Wu rubbed her bleary eyes and spoke while still somewhat dazed:
"What’s wrong? Is it time to eat?"
Lu Chen raised an eyebrow and replied with a light smile:
"Yes, class is over. Let’s hurry up and eat. This afternoon, we Work-Study Students have a fight scheduled with the noble students. Xiao Wu, as the second-in-command of Room 7, you are a main figure for us Work-Study Students. Don’t be late because you were sleeping."
At the mention of this, Xiao Wu immediately perked up. She bounced up from her chair, waving her little fists that lacked any real intimidation. Her eyes were full of eagerness as she said excitedly:
"Boss Lu Chen, don’t worry, I definitely won’t be late. Hmph, a bunch of little punks daring to bully us Work-Study Students. The Work-Study Students are covered by Sister Xiao Wu. Just watch me beat them until they’re looking for their teeth on the ground."
After waking Xiao Wu, Lu Chen went to the cafeteria with her. Lu Chen ate on the first floor, while Xiao Wu went to the second floor.
Lu Chen was a poor Work-Study Student with little money of his own, so he could only eat the communal meals on the first floor.
As a one-ring Spirit Master, Xiao Wu had already received her gold coin subsidy from Spirit Hall. Having money, Xiao Wu began a life of lavish spending, eating only the best food, so she went to the second floor of the cafeteria.
Around two in the afternoon, in the small woods behind Nuoding Academy!
Two groups of student factions from Nuoding Academy had already gathered in the woods. Both sides were rubbing their palms and hurling insults at each other, ready to fight at any moment.
On the Work-Study Students’ side, Xiao Wu stood with her hands on her hips, her expression serious like a female general commanding thousands of troops. She turned to ask Wang Sheng:
"Wang Sheng, is everyone here?"
Hearing the question, Wang Sheng immediately stood up straight and replied with his chest out:
"Basically all the Work-Study Students are here. Only Tang San hasn’t shown up, but he doesn’t follow the rules of our Room 7, and we’ve never counted him as one of us."
Xiao Wu’s brows furrowed slightly, thinking even less of Tang San. She waved her hand and said:
"Forget it. A coward like that wouldn’t be of any use even if he came. Boss Lu Chen and I are here."
"Boss Lu Chen, we can start!"
Lu Chen nodded upon hearing this, then looked at the leader of the noble students, Xiao Chenyu, the City Lord’s son. He spoke in a loud voice:
"How do you want to compete?"
A glint flashed in Xiao Chenyu’s eyes. As the City Lord’s son, he wasn’t a total waste; he had his own little schemes.
This time, these Work-Study Students actually dared to challenge them, which meant they must have something to rely on.
Xiao Chenyu wouldn’t blindly engage in a chaotic brawl. After a moment’s thought, he proposed his terms:
"We will each send out three people to fight one-on-one in turns. The loser leaves the field, and the winner stays to accept the next person’s challenge until all three people from one side are defeated. The side with the last person remaining on the field is the winner of this match."
Xiao Chenyu had his little schemes, but unfortunately, in the face of absolute strength, any scheme is powerless.
Lu Chen agreed to Xiao Chenyu’s terms!
The first contestants sent by each side were Wang Sheng for the Work-Study Students and Liu Long for the noble students.
Wang Sheng’s Spirit was the War Tiger, with level eight spirit power.
Liu Long’s Spirit was a Long Staff, also with level eight spirit power.
Although their spirit power was equal, in the absence of Spirit Abilities, Liu Long’s Long Staff Spirit was used more flexibly.
After a bout of fighting, Liu Long successfully defeated Wang Sheng.
Losing the first battle caused the morale of the Work-Study Students to drop.
Seeing this, Xiao Wu couldn’t wait and stepped out as the second contestant.
Her movement was extremely agile.
Her actions were swift, clean, and decisive.
In the fight, she threw Liu Long out in just a single exchange.
The Work-Study Students won this second battle, which boosted their morale again as they cheered loudly for Xiao Wu.
On the noble students’ side, Xiao Chenyu saw that Xiao Wu’s strength was extraordinary. Originally, he wanted to be the final act.
But Xiao Chenyu felt that no one on their side besides himself was a match for Xiao Wu, so he had to step up as the second contestant.
After Xiao Chenyu entered the field, he immediately performed Martial Soul Possession.
He grew taller, his muscles expanded, his body became covered in gray fur, fangs grew in his mouth, claws sprouted from his hands, and his eyes turned into emerald-green vertical pupils.
Furthermore, a white spirit ring slowly rose from beneath his feet. This represented his status; he was a one-ring Spirit Master.
However, after his Martial Soul Possession, the Work-Study Students didn’t feel fear; instead, they all looked at Xiao Wu with anticipation.
At this moment, Xiao Wu also performed Martial Soul Possession. Her legs grew longer, reaching an exaggerated proportion to her body. Her black eyes turned red, and a pair of fluffy rabbit ears grew on her head.
What terrified the noble students even more was that a yellow spirit ring gradually rose from beneath Xiao Wu’s feet.
A yellow spirit ring—a Century Soul Ring!
Compared to Xiao Chenyu’s Decade Soul Ring, a Century Soul Ring was clearly much rarer and more precious.
The outcome of this battle held no surprises. With the crushing advantage of a Century Soul Ring over a Decade Soul Ring, Xiao Wu easily defeated Xiao Chenyu.
After Xiao Chenyu’s defeat, the noble students could no longer send out a third contestant. After all, even Xiao Chenyu had been defeated, and the noble students had completely lost their nerve.
This scheduled fight ultimately ended in a complete victory for the Work-Study Students!
(End of Chapter)
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