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Chapter 10

Are you asleep? Get up and sleep again.

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Xu Yi smacked the back of his head. "Who told you to inhale your own secondhand smoke? Go inhale Wang Liang's."

"Huh? How do I even do that?"

Xu Yi handed him two straws. "Poke them into the plastic bag and inhale."

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

"Brother Xu, we have a group chat for our dorm. I'll add you."

"A group chat? We've been in the same dorm for three and a half years, and there's a group chat?"

"Uh... we just created it?"

"Yeah, yeah, just created it."

Xu Yi sneered but joined the group anyway.

"Ding, you have been promoted to Group Owner."

"How did I become the Group Owner?" Xu Yi chuckled.

Wang Liang slapped his thigh. "I don't think anyone is more suitable than you."

"Right, right."

The other two chimed in agreement.

"Ding, you have been removed from the group chat."

"Ding, you have been removed from the group chat."

"..."

[Negative Emotion Points +40]

[Negative Emotion Points +40]

[...]

"Sorry everyone, I just prefer a group chat all to myself."

"It's fine, it's fine. Whatever Brother Xu likes is fine." The few of them said with forced smiles.

Xu Yi smiled, then subtly added Wang Liang and Yang De to the group.

Xu Yi: [Sorry for kicking you guys out earlier, it's just that I really don't like Liu Yu.]

Wang Liang: [Funny, I don't like him either. Always being so passive-aggressive, looks like a total hypocrite.]

Yang De: [His whole family are hypocritical assholes.]

Xu Yi screenshotted the chat log and saved it. Then, using the same method, he created another group.

This time, Yang De wasn't in it.

Xu Yi: [Actually, the one I don't like is Yang De.]

Wang Liang: [He's trash. If his parents were any good, he'd have rotted away already.]

After smoothly operating in three group chats, Xu Yi forwarded the logs to the involved parties.

[Negative Emotion Points +200]

[Negative Emotion Points +200]

[Negative Emotion Points +200]

Awesome!

"Xu Yi!"

"What the f***!"

The three of them raged impotently, falling silent, only contributing their emotion points.

As expected, you have to shear the sheep to get the wool.

However, Xu Yi didn't plan on shearing them further. He needed to give them some breathing room, lest they become desperate.

He had harvested a lot of emotion points today. Tomorrow, he'd have to redouble his efforts and continue to cut the leeks.

He hoped the supermarket owner would put up a good fight in tomorrow's cafeteria battle.

Early morning, five o'clock.

No early morning classes today, so everyone was free from pressure and deep in dreamland.

Who understands the value of sleeping until noon?

Xu Yi didn't understand. He took out his phone, opened his contacts, and tapped on Wang Liang.

"Chicken, you're so beautiful."

"Chicken, you're so beautiful."

[Negative Emotion Points +20]

"Who is it?" Wang Liang asked, annoyed.

"It's me, Xu Yi."

"Huh? Brother Xu, aren't you in the dorm?"

"I thought calling would be more ceremonial."

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

"Brother Xu, is something up?"

"Nothing much, I just wanted to ask... are you asleep?"

[Negative Emotion Points +40]

[Negative Emotion Points +40]

[Negati...]

"Just kidding, give me the paper from your covers, I'll throw it away for you."

Wang Liang blushed. "How did you know?"

"The bed shakes for a minute every night. If you don't want anyone to know, hurry up and give me the paper."

"Okay. Brother Xu, you absolutely can't tell anyone."

Xu Yi took the paper, suppressing his disgust, and then held it to Yang De's mouth.

"Yang De! Yang De! Wake up..."

"What is it?"

"You drooled in your sleep, I wiped it for you."

"Thanks... What does this paper smell like? Where did you get it?"

"This paper is a cultural relic, paper from the State of Lu, it even has the character 'Jin' on it."

"Blech... Blech!!"

[Negative Emotion Points +80]

[Negative Emotion Points +80]

[Negative Emotion Points +80]

[...]

Xu Yi smiled in satisfaction. Yang De was truly a big contributor.

"Wang Liang, go to hell. Take your paper away," Yang De yelled.

Wang Liang: "???"

[Negative Emotion Points +100]

"Liu Yu, wake up, wake up! Something big is happening..."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Your sleeping posture is wrong, get up and sleep again."

[Negative Emotion Points +40]

[Negative Emotion Points +40]

By the time Xu Yi reached the cafeteria, the system's prompts were still ringing.

[Beep. Congratulations to the host, your Emotion Points have met the condition for a Bronze Tier Ten Consecutive Draw. Do you wish to draw?]

Xu Yi raised an eyebrow. There was a surprise like this? He thought he could only edit backgrounds.

"Draw!"

[Congratulations to the host, you received Women's Underwear +1]

[Congratulations to the host, you received Women's Underwear +1]

[Congratulations to the host, you received Women's Underwear +1]

Xu Yi: "???"

This system is acting strange...

After nine consecutive draws, all of which were women's underwear, Xu Yi's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

[Congratulations to the host for triggering a critical hit. Reward: Mastery of Mixed Martial Arts.]

Soon, a flood of memories merged into Xu Yi's mind.

Southern Fist, Northern Leg, Tai Chi, Capoeira... it was all there.

It could be said that Xu Yi was now a top Kung Fu Master.

With more muscle and a stronger core, taking on ten guys won't be a problem.

Now that he'd mastered martial arts, Xu Yi felt much lighter.

He then headed to the sports field, ready to test his skills with a set of punches.

It was just dawn, with a light mist still hanging in the air.

Xu Yi spotted a figure under a tree, also practicing punches.

The killing intent and style clearly indicated Military Boxing.

There were also elements of traditional martial arts, all focused on offense.

However, to Xu Yi, now proficient in combat, the techniques seemed slightly flawed and unpolished.

After he finished, his assistant respectfully handed him a towel and water.

Sensing Xu Yi's gaze, Li Wen turned his head.

"Young man, you're up early. Out for a run?"

"I'm here to practice my punches."

Li Wen's interest was immediately piqued, and he decided to stay and watch.

Not many young people these days were into practicing martial arts.

"Good, good. We're fated to meet. I can give you some pointers later."

"No need. My punches are perfect."

"Arrogant!"

The assistant behind him scoffed, "Our Mr. Li is the Vice President of the Boxing Association and a retired military man. You should be grateful for his guidance."

Xu Yi: "Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

"What are you doing?"

"Don't you understand? Aren't you good at relying on the master's power?"

[Negative Emotion Points +20]

"Xiao Sun!"

"My apologies, young man. My assistant is being rude."

"It's fine. Next time you go out, remember to bring a muzzle for him."

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

"I'm sorry about that, young man," Li Wen apologized again.

Xu Yi didn't pay him much mind. He assumed a stance and unleashed a set of Xing Yi Quan, powerful and fierce.

Each punch cut through the air.

Li Wen's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape.

Xu Yi, however, ignored his reaction and performed a set of Tai Chi.

It was a seamless blend of softness and strength.

Li Wen watched, dumbfounded. He could do Tai Chi too?

And it felt even better than what the President could do?

Their Boxing Association President had risen to power largely through his masterful Tai Chi skills.

The assistant was also speechless, staring blankly. Although he was an amateur, he could still appreciate the beauty of the movements.

Suddenly, Xu Yi shifted his body, unleashing a powerful killing aura.

This was... Military Boxing!

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