Making Me Class Monitor Means Paying More

At the word "idiots," the students' expressions turned rather unpleasant.

Jun Changkong, however, took it fairly well.

He turned to Cheng Han and said seriously, "Please enlighten me, junior. Why is the Embracing Furnace Stance called the 'Furnace of Life' rather than the 'Furnace of the Human Body'?"

It was clear that he genuinely did not understand and was sincerely seeking guidance.

Cheng Han was a little surprised. He explained, "The process of an ordinary person becoming a Warrior is essentially one of continuously accumulating power until reaching a certain threshold, then undergoing a transformation.

"Put simply, it is the process of changing from a 'low energy level' to a 'high energy level.' Do you think something at a low energy level can serve as the 'Furnace of the Human Body'?"

Jun Changkong seemed to grasp something.

Cheng Han put it even more plainly. "For example, the 'Furnace of Life' can be regarded as a trace of power projected by the Source Energy Abyss. The purpose of the Embracing Furnace Stance is to continuously draw power from that furnace."

Jun Changkong finally understood completely. "So that's how it is. Thank you for clearing up my confusion, junior."

Clap! Clap!

Gu Jinglong clapped his hands hard, his gaze filled with intense appreciation. "Student Cheng Han's explanation gets right to the heart of the matter. Even I would find it difficult to explain it any more thoroughly."

He began recounting a story. "Back when I served in the Black Armor Army, I personally saw a Powerhouse use the Embracing Furnace Stance. A furnace formed of flames appeared out of thin air before him."

This happened to prove the term "Furnace of Life."

Cheng Han raised his head slightly, his expression full of longing.

It seemed the potential contained within the Nine Elements Strengthening Body Technique was even greater than he had imagined.

The looks the students gave Cheng Han immediately changed.

Previously, they had all been dissatisfied. Now, their eyes carried varying degrees of admiration.

Of course.

Expecting this bunch to be completely convinced was impossible. Training cats and dogs took time, much less people. Gu Jinglong suddenly changed the subject. "Everyone, do you know why the Prep Class at Fifteen Middle School has not had a Class Monitor for the last six years?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Gu Jinglong shouted, "Because over the past six years, Lan Lou has never produced a single outstanding talent."

The scar-faced man seemed especially fond of mocking others. "Yan Dongting and I both believe that a group led by an idiot will sooner or later turn everyone into idiots. Therefore, we will not tolerate an idiot becoming Class Monitor."

This guy called people "idiots" every other sentence, leaving quite a few students looking embarrassed.

By this point, everyone understood exactly what this Vice Principal intended to do.

Gu Jinglong pointed at Cheng Han, raising his voice another notch. "Starting today, Cheng Han will be the Class Monitor of the Prep Class."

Cheng Han gave up struggling.

Fine!

A catfish it was, then!

Several students were visibly displeased.

Having a lower-year student climb over their heads truly made them unhappy.

Gu Jinglong said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "If anyone wants to object, come take three punches from me first. Otherwise, shut your mouths. If I hear anyone whining from now on, don't blame me for being impolite."

The few students harboring grievances all lowered their heads obediently, not daring to show the slightest dissatisfaction.

Cheng Han's mouth twitched.

With a Warrior's formidable strength, one punch would leave a student dead or half-crippled. Yet this guy had the nerve to say three punches. He was truly shameless.

Gu Jinglong continued, "I do not want to deal with trivial matters in the future. From now on, whatever issues you have must first be reported to Cheng Han, and Cheng Han will come to me."

He was clearly establishing the Class Monitor's authority.

The scar-faced Vice Principal then offered a benefit. "Furthermore, as the Class Monitor of the Prep Class, you may receive an additional monthly Allowance of fifteen Silver Coins."

Cheng Han looked straight at him without being either servile or overbearing, his voice clear and bright. "I think the subsidy is too little."

If you want me to be the catfish of the Prep Class, that amount is not enough!

Besides, his monthly grant was eighty Silver Coins, while the Class Monitor's Allowance was only fifteen Silver Coins. Was that not far too stingy?

Everyone present turned to look at him.

He actually dared to haggle? Impressive! Gu Jinglong burst into laughter. "You're an interesting kid."

If anyone else had made such a demand, the scar-faced man would have kicked them away long ago. But he clearly valued Cheng Han highly and was not angered in the slightest.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Jinglong offered a higher price. "Even that stingy Yan Dongting is willing to pay. I cannot be too stingy either. Raise the Allowance to fifty Silver Coins."

Cheng Han replied politely, "Thank you, Principal Jing Long."

Everyone looked over again.

He actually succeeded! And it had more than tripled at once. This junior truly had some skill.

Gu Jinglong waved his right hand. "Begin practicing the Embracing Furnace Stance."

Everyone immediately moved.

Half an hour later.

Cheng Han was once again surrounded by onlookers.

He stood in the posture of holding a furnace in his arms. Faint steam rose from the top of his head, and a slight reddish tint could vaguely be seen on his skin.

The surrounding students were all stunned.

In the Prep Class, even Jun Changkong, who practiced the Embracing Furnace Stance best, was only at this level, right? Jun Changkong had been in Lan Lou for over a year, but how long had Junior Cheng Han been here?

Such talent was truly remarkable! Gu Jinglong examined him in surprise, his tone full of praise. "Reaching the beginner level so quickly is very good!"

Many students sighed inwardly.

After being in the Prep Class for so long, this was the first time they had heard the scar-faced Vice Principal say "very good."

The difference between people truly was enormous.

At this moment, even the students most opposed to appointing a Class Monitor had to admit that this third-year student, who had only entered Lan Lou today, was indeed the most suitable candidate.

After a while.

Cheng Han stopped the Embracing Furnace Stance and smiled happily.

To others, he appeared excited by the progress he had made.

But that was not the case.

During his practice just now, perhaps because of the "furnace fire," the Fragmented Imprint of True Flame had actually been stirred.

Cheng Han decisively carried out an analysis, restoring another 0.18% of the fragmented imprint. Its Completeness rose to 3.3% in one go.

Moreover, he had mastered an extremely useful new technique.

In short, this was an unexpected gain.

After school.

Cheng Han ran into a minor but troublesome problem—the Bicycle was broken. How was he supposed to get home? That incredibly fierce Mountain Moving Hand had badly deformed the vehicle. It was not even worth repairing and could only be scrapped.

He stood at the school gate, sighed, and started walking.

I'll walk home!

I can treat it as exercise!

Just then.

A crisp, pleasant female voice drifted over. "Cheng Han, why did you come out so late? You made me wait outside for so long."

It was Qian Qingqing.

Cheng Han turned around and saw a pretty figure. Somewhat surprised, he asked, "Why haven't you gone home yet?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, he understood why.

During the training class just now, Gu Jinglong had delayed things by nearly twenty minutes. After the training ended, they still had to bathe and change clothes, making them come out half an hour later than usual.

In other words, the young girl had waited for a full twenty minutes in the cold night wind.

Qian Qingqing rubbed her icy little hands, smiling as beautifully as a flower. "I know your Bicycle was ruined beyond recognition. Want me to give you a ride?"

Cheng Han's eyes flickered. Instead of answering, he asked, "Aren't you cold?"

Qian Qingqing shook her head repeatedly. "I'm fine."

She immediately asked again, "I'm asking you—are you getting in the car or not?"

Cheng Han nodded first. "Of course I am!"

With a Crystal Energy Car to ride for free, only an idiot would walk!

He was not like certain pretentious people who would rather suffer than lose face.

He added, "I learned a move in Imprint Formation Class today. Want me to demonstrate it for you?"

Without waiting for the young girl to answer, he assumed the Embracing Furnace Stance right there and planted both palms directly on her shoulders.

Smack!

At the same time, he activated the Fragmented Imprint of True Flame.

Qian Qingqing let out an astonished "Eh?"

The young girl clearly felt a warm current appear out of nowhere, quickly flowing from her shoulders through her entire body and instantly driving away every trace of cold.

She cried out with a face full of admiration, "Cheng Han, you're amazing!"

At that moment, the young girl's heart and eyes were filled entirely with her deskmate.

She sincerely felt that Cheng Han was an incredibly warm-hearted boy.

Several dozen meters away.

A short-haired figure watched silently for a while.

She pressed her lips together, then turned and walked toward another Crystal Energy Car parked in the distance.