The Giant Elephant Descends! He Finally Behaved Himself

Ye Fan ranked first in Jiangning City in the martial exam, and first in total score citywide.

Ye Fan's whole family was delighted as well.

They invited Old Ma, the homeroom teacher, Teacher Fang, the martial arts instructor,

Zhou Liang, Liu Lou, as well as Wu Xie, captain of the Star Martial Hall Jiangning Office, and members of the First Squad, gathering together in a private room at Taotie Tower.

The hosts and guests took their seats, and the atmosphere was exceedingly harmonious.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes.

"I wish Ye Fan success in the Martial Unification College Entrance Examination. May your academic subjects be like sesame blossoms—rising higher with every step."

"And this time, you brought honor to City First High School. Once we're back, I'll apply for the school's highest scholarship for you—the Principal's Scholarship."

Teacher Ma, the old homeroom teacher, raised his glass in congratulations.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Ye Fan rose to his feet and respectfully returned the toast.

"Old Ma, if this keeps up, Ye Fan's academic scores will surpass mine, a pure academic student. Are you still going to let me live?!"

Zhou Liang wailed, looking utterly devoid of hope.

"Hahaha..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

"Ye Fan, as the saying goes, 'The vast sea lets fish leap, the high sky lets birds fly.' Teacher wishes you prosperity on the martial path!"

Teacher Fang, the martial arts instructor, looked at Ye Fan with boundless satisfaction.

This was his finest student.

He feared that someone like him would be difficult to find again in the future.

"Teacher Fang, the same to you!"

Ye Fan was grateful from the bottom of his heart.

Back when he had still been unknown, merely a stubborn youth who believed diligence could make up for clumsiness.

Teacher Fang had been the one to introduce him to martial arts, and had even given him plenty of extra instruction.

After that, everyone offered their blessings.

"Ah, the mock exam is finally over today. I can relax a little now."

Full and satisfied, Zhou Liang reclined in his chair with a comfortable, leisurely expression.

"Brother Ye, could I ask you to give me some pointers tonight?"

Liu Lou looked at Ye Fan, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Sure. Let's go to the Underground Martial Arts Room at my house."

Ye Fan nodded.

"Stop grinding already. I knew it—when I'm with the class's two greatest grind kings, there's no such thing as rest. No, I'm going home to review my academic subjects too!"

Zhou Liang rallied again, forced to recover his fighting spirit.

This meal cost tens of thousands.

Although Ye Jun and Lan Cuifang still felt a little pained by the expense.

They knew the money had been well spent, though, and did not hesitate in the slightest.

Besides, Jiangning City big shot Meng Xiong had given their family five million in compensation not long ago.

Things were no longer what they had once been; their wallets were well padded now.

Still, they had not abandoned their habit of diligence and thrift.

As the saying went, ride a bicycle to a bar—save where you should save, spend where you should spend.

Just before leaving.

Wu Xie approached Ye Fan.

"Uncle Wu?"

Ye Fan looked at Wu Xie. Seeing that the other man's vitality and blood had risen by a large margin, reaching Star River Realm Rank Two, he was happy for him as well.

"Little Fan, prepare yourself mentally. Perhaps tomorrow, or the day after at the latest, Hall Master Yin will arrive in Jiangning City. You'll come with me to welcome him."

Wu Xie said.

"Hall Master Yin is coming in person?"

Ye Fan was slightly startled as well.

"Is there some important matter to handle?"

Ye Fan asked.

At that, Wu Xie gave a mysterious smile. "Heaven's secrets must not be revealed."

Ye Fan was speechless.

Uncle Wu was pretty mischievous.

"There's one more thing I need to tell you. The annual Young Dragon Ranking on the Starry Sky Combat Network has been released.

Starting tomorrow and lasting until the Martial Unification College Entrance Examination, the Young Dragon Ranking's exclusive channel will remain open."

"There, the finest and most monstrous geniuses in all of Huaxia under the age of twenty-five are gathered!"

"You can compete for a spot too. If you successfully make the ranking, Star Martial Hall will definitely give you a generous reward!"

Wu Xie looked at Ye Fan, filled with expectations for him.

However, Ye Fan was truly still too young at present.

He had only just turned eighteen.

In other words, he had only just reached the minimum age to enter the Young Dragon Ranking.

If Ye Fan were twenty.

Wu Xie would not be worried in the slightest. With Ye Fan's monstrous talent, he could definitely make the ranking with ease.

But today, it would depend on the Youngster's own fortune.

After all, the Young Dragon Ranking practically represented the most terrifying group of monstrous geniuses in all of Huaxia under the age of twenty-five.

"The Young Dragon Ranking?"

The moment he heard this news, Ye Fan's interest was piqued.

Moreover, Wu Xie's words that Star Martial Hall would surely offer a generous reward if he made the ranking.

Made Ye Fan long for it even more.

"Alright, Uncle Wu. I'll log into the Starry Sky Combat Network later and take a look. Hmm, there's still some time before the Martial Unification College Entrance Examination.

Let's set a small goal—earn a place on the Young Dragon Ranking!"

Ye Fan declared with soaring ambition.

"Good! That's the spirit!"

Wu Xie patted Ye Fan on the shoulder in praise.

Then Ye Fan took Liu Lou to his family's Underground Martial Arts Room to train.

Jiangning City Police Bureau.

"Martial Warrior Ying Cong, according to our investigation, you were attacked by an ordinary person first and only acted under duress afterward. This falls within the scope of self-defense."

"Furthermore, Venerable Xiang Shan has vouched for you. Sign here, and you may leave."

Inside the police bureau, a staff member said to Ying Cong, the hook-nosed teacher.

Ying Cong was truly speechless.

He had explained himself many times before.

But no one had listened.

Not until Vice Principal Xiang Shan arrived in person.

Only then had the police bureau accelerated the investigation.

After all, a Mountain Sea Realm Martial Warrior like Xiang Shan was a pillar among the Human Race's martial strength, deeply respected and beloved.

With Xiang Shan vouching for him, Ying Cong had not committed any major wrongdoing.

Naturally, he was released on bail.

As for that drunken, sleazy, greasy man, he had it coming.

"Alright, stop standing there like an idiot. Hurry up and sign."

The burly Xiang Shan said impatiently.

This Ying Cong really was incapable of accomplishing anything, yet more than capable of ruining things.

He had sent him to investigate Ye Fan's background and recruit him into Jiangnan Martial University.

Yet this fellow had failed to get the job done and instead gotten himself into a whole mess.

Xiang Shan had even needed to come personally to clean up his mess.

He wanted nothing more than to punch Ying Cong!

Very soon, the two emerged from the police bureau.

"Principal, your subordinate has failed in his duties. Please punish me."

Ying Cong hung his head.

The more Xiang Shan looked at this fellow, the more anger rose in his chest.

"Let's go."

Xiang Shan waved his hand and was about to board his private aircraft.

"Principal, this subordinate suspects that Ye Fan is merely a flash in the pan. It's highly likely that he lacks staying power, so even if we fail to recruit him, there's nothing to regret."

Ying Cong had already cursed Ye Fan countless times in his heart, wishing for him to fall into the mortal dust.

Smack~

But what greeted him the next moment was a large, rough, powerful slap.

The slap was so forceful that Ying Cong's head buzzed for a time, as if he had been struck by a heavy truck.

"Idiot! Spending time in the police bureau has rusted your brain. Read this news yourself."

As he spoke, he tossed Ying Cong an electronic terminal.

At the very top was a news article marked hot, followed by a tiny flame icon:

Our city's genius youth Ye Fan scored a high mark of 729 in the Citywide Joint Examination. The title of top martial scholar may be within reach!

Upon seeing the headline.

Ying Cong still refused to give up.

He immediately scrolled down. When he saw the handsome yet resolute, towering youth holding a spear.

His last trace of fantasy vanished.

At that moment, not only was he flooded with regret, he truly behaved himself.

He even began to feel a thread of fear...