Training Camp

"We still underestimated this guy!" Bai Fan said.

"Third High School has produced quite a promising seedling!" an elderly man said at this moment.

"I'm quite surprised too!" Bai Fan said with a smile.

"Nurture him well. Perhaps he'll achieve unexpected results in the Martial Arts Exam," the old man continued.

Bai Fan nodded slightly, some thoughts already forming in his heart.

Lin Mu's gaze swept over the group present.

He knew these people had entered the Blood Pool because of him. A faint smile appeared on his face as he clasped his hands. "Thank you, teachers!"

"It's nothing! Who would have thought Third High School could produce someone like you!" someone said.

Lin Mu smiled faintly and said nothing more. His gaze fell on the medicine bottle at the bottom of the Blood Pool. Wisps of Black Qi were still drifting out from within it, drawing in traces of resentment.

A chill flashed through Lin Mu's eyes.

He knew Zhao Shun was behind this.

His figure swiftly rose upward, and before long, he burst through the surface. His eyes swept around before quickly settling on Zhao Shun.

"A dignified Zhao Clan Disciple, and these are the despicable tricks you use?" Lin Mu said coldly.

Zhao Shun, who had been hiding amid the crowd, changed expression slightly.

Even he had not expected Lin Mu to be unharmed.

A shadowy look flashed through his eyes. "Stop spitting blood at people here. Don't make wild accusations without evidence!"

"Whoever did it knows it in his heart!" Lin Mu said.

"Then go find him!" Zhao Shun said indifferently.

Lin Mu stared at him, killing intent gradually spreading through his eyes.

Bai Fan and the others also emerged from the Blood Pool, their gazes fixed on Zhao Shun.

They all knew that A-grade Potions were extremely expensive and not something ordinary people could possess.

Given Zhao Shun's family background, taking out such a potion would naturally be nothing to him.

Moreover, he had a grudge against Lin Mu, so he truly might have done such a thing.

"We at Third High School will definitely investigate this matter to the end. I hope it has nothing to do with your Zhao Family. Otherwise, even if I have to take this all the way to the Provincial Capital, I will not let it rest!"

Bai Fan said coldly.

Zhao Shun's expression shifted slightly.

Yet he still stubbornly insisted, "I already said it wasn't me!"

A teacher from First High School stepped forward as well. "Principal Bai, don't make baseless accusations without evidence!"

"Precisely because there's no evidence, I'm saying this. If there were evidence, I would've acted directly!" Bai Fan said.

The First High School teacher's gaze was cold, but he said nothing more.

Bai Fan looked toward Lin Mu. "Lin Mu, are you confident you can settle this matter?"

Lin Mu froze slightly, then immediately nodded. "Yes!"

"Good! In my capacity as Third High School's vice principal, I announce that you will represent our school at the Training Camp in half a month!"

"The Training Camp has a certain death rate. With your strength, settling a few grudges there should not be a problem!" Bai Fan said.

Lin Mu's expression changed slightly.

He knew which Training Camp Bai Fan meant.

It had been established by the Ministry of Education to cultivate top-tier talent.

Only geniuses had the chance to participate.

Those who entered the Training Camp would be tempered in every aspect.

The trainees could also compete against one another.

Furthermore, this Training Camp had deaths every year.

For that very reason, some geniuses did not dare participate at all.

By telling him this, Bai Fan was conveying two meanings.

First, he recognized Lin Mu's talent.

Second, Zhao Shun was also participating in this Training Camp.

A faint smile appeared on Lin Mu's face as he immediately said, "Thank you, Principal!"

Bai Fan nodded slightly and said nothing more, turning to walk off to one side.

Many of the students present changed expression at the sight.

They had not expected Principal Bai to be so uncompromising.

Since he knew the investigation might not yield results, he was letting the students settle it themselves.

But was he not afraid that Lin Mu might be no match for Zhao Shun?

The few people from First High School did not look pleased.

Bai Fan's move was undoubtedly a slap across their faces.

If Zhao Shun truly died at Lin Mu's hands,

then it would mean the people of First High School were incompetent.

And even if Zhao Shun defeated Lin Mu, he would inevitably be branded a petty villain.

That would be extremely unfavorable for First High School.

Yet they did not know what to say.

Because they all knew Bai Fan could be rather shameless at times.

Reasoning with someone like him was useless.

And judging from Lin Mu's eyes, Zhao Shun might truly have done this.

If that was really the case, then Lin Mu would have every reason and justification to seek revenge. What could they say?

"How could this Zhao Shun be so brainless?" a First High School teacher said.

The people beside him all shook their heads slightly, not knowing what to say.

Zhao Shun did not look good either. He knew full well that after Bai Fan's stunt, nearly everyone present believed he was responsible.

It was severely damaging to his reputation.

"It doesn't matter! It's just a little reputation. At worst, people will gossip about me behind my back! You actually dared let him enter the Training Camp? Then I'll show you just how difficult Zhao Clan Disciples are to provoke!"

Zhao Shun thought to himself.

After this incident, he wanted Lin Mu dead even more.

With a cold expression, Lin Mu swam once more toward the center of the Blood Pool. He closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and entered cultivation.

In his heart, Zhao Shun was already dead.

For now, increasing his strength was what mattered most.

And he even had to thank Zhao Shun. If not for Zhao Shun using the Grievance Curse, he would not have gathered so much resentment.

Nor would he have suffered such a powerful Mental Attack.

It had allowed his mind to undergo a transformation.

"My Mental Power seems capable of taking physical form! And it has a certain intimidating force too. Those resentful energies don't even dare approach me!" Lin Mu thought to himself.

He could feel that his Mental Power was like countless arms, able to stretch freely and lift objects with ease.

A trace of joy rose in Lin Mu's heart. His cultivation technique circulated steadily, and his Blood Qi Value increased in an orderly fashion.

In the blink of an eye, six hours passed.

Most of the students could no longer hold on and left the Blood Pool.

Only a few remained, still persevering.

Different degrees of pain showed on all their faces.

And they were getting farther and farther from the central area of the Blood Pool.

Zhao Shun coughed out a trace of blood. He cast a venomous glance toward Lin Mu's position, then slowly swam away from the Blood Pool.

"Seventh place!" the teacher standing onshore and recording the results said.

His Blood Qi Value was 4.9. Being able to endure in the Blood Pool for so long was no easy feat.

Another half hour passed before two more figures opened their eyes and swam toward the shore.

"Sixth place! Fifth place!" the teacher called out.

An hour later, fewer and fewer people remained in the Blood Pool. Only Lin Mu and Qian Mu were left.

There was some distance between their positions. Lin Mu stood at the very center like an immovable boulder.

Qian Mu was in the middle section. At this moment, pain also showed on his face. He slowly opened his eyes, and when he saw Lin Mu, a helpless look appeared on his face.

Although his cultivation was not bad, cultivating in the Blood Pool was truly painful. The farther it went, the stronger the pain became and the weaker the cultivation effects grew.

Moreover, the moment Lin Mu had withstood that level of resentful attack, he had already lost. His figure moved, and he swiftly left the Blood Pool.

Many people onshore changed expression.

None of them had expected that in this year's Blood Qi Medicine Pool, Qian Mu would only rank second!!

Bai Mo stood in the distance, her beautiful eyes examining Lin Mu. After entering the Blood Pool, she had kept gritting her teeth and holding on, but because her abilities were insufficient, she had fainted not long after. Only after waking up did she hear about Lin Mu.

Now, seeing Lin Mu take first place, she felt immensely delighted.

As expected of the man she had set her sights on—he really had staying power!!