Lin Hao Takes the Back Door

"Come on, Lin Hao is my classmate. Old Fang, give me a straight answer. Can you do it or not?"

"My little ancestor, if you want your friend to get into Wu University, you have to tell me what his talent is first, don't you?"

"He has an E-class talent, a Lightning elemental ability." Fang Yao also felt that asking her dad to pull strings for Lin Hao was putting him in a difficult position, and her voice grew quieter and quieter.

The moment Fang Wei heard that the person taking the back door had an E-class talent, he was dumbfounded. "What? What did you say? E-class talent? Lightning? With that talent, you're really making things hard for your dad. I'm not bragging, but your friend's little bit of ability isn't even as useful as the electric baton in the Security Guard's hand. That baton would probably work better than him."

"Achoo!" Lin Hao was on his way home at the moment. "Huh? It isn't cold out. Why am I catching a cold?" Lin Hao rubbed his nose and continued on his way.

Meanwhile, "Come on, Old Fang! Please!" Seeing that Fang Wei refused, Fang Yao unleashed her ultimate Killing Move—acting cute and whining.

"My little ancestor, Wu University isn't owned by your dad. You can't just go wherever you want." Seeing his daughter use her ultimate move, Fang Wei could only start consoling her. If his old brothers found out he had pulled strings for an idiot with an E-class talent, wouldn't they laugh themselves to death? No, absolutely not!

Seeing that acting cute and whining did not work, Fang Yao simply smashed the jar and gave up on saving it. "Fine, Old Fang. You won't agree, right? Then from now on, I'm ignoring you. I'll never, ever talk to you again!"

Seeing that his daughter was genuinely angry, Fang Wei could only settle for the next best thing. "How about this? Dad really has no way to get him into a top Wu University, but Dad has an old comrade who is the Principal of Shancheng Martial University, so I have a little influence there. Shancheng Martial University may be an ordinary Wu University now, but it used to be the cream of the crop among top universities. How about that?"

The instant Fang Yao heard that, she was delighted. An ordinary Wu University was fine. Thinking that Lin Hao would have an easier time getting by there, Fang Yao agreed.

"Great, thanks, Dad! Your daughter loves you most! Mwah! Bye, Dad!" Fang Yao immediately hung up.

"Hey, Yaoyao..." Fang Wei had originally wanted to chat with his daughter a little longer, but the call had already ended. Helplessly, Fang Wei returned to the command room.

"Adjutant!"

"Here!"

"Go check on someone for me. There's a student named Lin Hao in Class 5, Grade 3 at Shancheng No. 1 Middle School. I want all his information!" Fang Wei was brimming with killing intent! How dare that brat named Lin Hao try to steal away his most beloved little padded jacket? Was he tired of living?

"Yes!" The Adjutant hurriedly acknowledged. The Chief had been smiling like a chrysanthemum just moments ago, so what was going on now?

On the other side, Lin Hao had just gotten home, completely unaware that he had already been targeted by the Killing God renowned throughout the Xia Kingdom.

The moment he entered, he saw a pair of adorable big eyes staring at him. "Xiao Rou, what's wrong?" Looking at Lin Xiaorou's expectant eyes, Lin Hao was somewhat at a loss.

"Brother, hurry, tell me! Did you become a martial artist or an Ability User?"

"Uh, Xiao Rou, why do you look even more excited than I am?" Lin Hao took his Sister's little hand and led her into the living room. At that moment, Grandma and Aunt were also seated there, apparently waiting for him.

"Grandma, Aunt." Lin Hao greeted them.

"Brat, hurry up and tell us. You're going to worry the two of us to death." Lin Yueyue spoke irritably.

"Uh, I awakened a Lightning elemental ability." The instant she heard this, Lin Hao's Grandma shuddered all over. "It's just that my talent isn't high. It's only E-class." Lin Hao did not tell them the truth, mainly because he was afraid his family could not take it and might be scared into some kind of illness.

Only then did Grandma relax a little. "Then are you planning to apply to Wu University or a regular academic university?"

"Wu University, I guess. Even though my talent isn't enough, after graduation I should still be able to work in the Military Department's logistics or something. It would be safer in the rear, wouldn't it?" Lin Hao understood Grandma's worries well, so he lied.

Lin Xiaorou knew none of this. All she knew was that her brother was an Ability User now. She had an Ability User for a brother. From now on, she could brag to her little friends at school. How impressive! "Brother, what does a Lightning elemental ability look like?" Xiao Rou clung to Lin Hao like a curious baby. Lin Hao casually snapped his fingers, and a faint current formed at his fingertips.

"That's it." Lin Hao casually picked Xiao Rou up again. "Wow, Brother is amazing!"

"Alright, the performance is over. We should go wash our hands and eat now." With that, he carried Xiao Rou toward the washroom.

Grandma also felt a little relieved. She did not care about anything else, as long as Xiao Hao did not go to the front lines.

After dinner, Lin Hao lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling. Suddenly, his phone rang. He picked it up and saw that Fang Yao was calling, so he answered.

"Dummy, what are you doing?" An enchanting voice, as pleasant as heavenly music, came from the other end of the line.

"I just finished dinner. I'm getting ready to cultivate." Lin Hao answered. "Oh, right. Which Wu University are you planning to apply to?"

Fang Yao fell silent for a long while after hearing the question. "Dummy, I awakened an SS-rank talent. My dad said I should cultivate directly under him. Only by staying with him can I receive the best training. I'm afraid I can't attend the same university as you."

Hearing the disappointment in her voice over the phone, Lin Hao laughed it off. "That's a good thing. I'll still need you to look after me in the future."

"But I told my dad to arrange for you to be admitted to Shancheng Martial University. It may not be a top Wu University, but Shancheng Martial University is still a good one. It used to be ranked among the top Wu Universities too."

Lin Hao was deeply moved after hearing that. After a long moment, he replied, "Girl, thank you."

"Hey, it's no big deal. I was afraid you'd think I was making decisions for you without permission."

After chatting for a while longer, the two hung up. Looks like this girl's family background is anything but ordinary. She could get an E-class talent admitted just by saying the word. Lin Hao thought, No, I need to make the most of my time cultivating. I can't make this girl lose face. With that in mind, Lin Hao took out a Silver-grade beast core from the System space. The Beast Core was the size of a tennis ball and perfectly round. A faint thread of Spiritual Power seeped from it. I wonder how much improvement a Silver-grade beast core can bring me. Lin Hao then sat cross-legged on his bed and began cultivating.

The night passed without incident, and Lin Hao spent it cultivating.

Early the next morning, Lin Hao woke from his cultivation.

The Beast Core that had originally rested in Lin Hao's palm had now shrunk by half. It seems the Spiritual Power I need to level up is several times that of other people. Normally, one Silver-grade beast core was enough for an ordinary martial artist to break through to the middle Bronze rank. Yet he had absorbed half of one and still had not broken through to the Bronze rank. He absorbed quickly, but he also consumed a great deal.

It seems the Beast Cores given by the system can at most support me until the middle Bronze rank. Lin Hao's face was full of gloom. His body was like a bottomless pit now. No matter how much he poured into it, it never seemed full.

The next day, Shancheng No. 1 Middle School.

Homeroom Teacher Gao Wenhai walked into the classroom in high spirits, looking as pleased with himself as though he had found a second spring.

Walking onto the podium, Gao Wenhai said, "First of all, congratulations to all the students who successfully awakened." At this point, Old Gao's gaze fixed tightly on Fang Yao, as though he were admiring a priceless treasure.

"Especially Fang Yao from our class, who successfully awakened an SS-rank talent. Not only am I proud, but even the Principal is immensely proud of this. As for those who did not awaken, don't lose heart. Strive to get into a good academic university. You will still have a chance to soar to great heights in the future."

Then he gave Lin Hao a strange look. "Also, Lin Hao, go to the Principal's Office after class. The Principal seems to have something to discuss with you."

Lin Hao was stunned when he heard that. What did the Principal want with him? Then he quickly realized. He glanced at Fang Yao and saw the girl secretly grinning at him. The news of his guaranteed admission to Shancheng Martial University must have reached the Principal.

After class, Lin Hao greeted Fang Yao and hurried to the Principal's Office. After knocking and entering, he saw an Old Man with graying hair seated behind the desk.

"Hello, Principal. I'm Lin Hao from Class 5, Grade 3. The Head Teacher said you wanted to see me."

The Principal set down the document in his hand and looked at Lin Hao. He did not have much of an impression of Lin Hao.

"Oh, Lin Hao. I called you here because Shancheng Martial University sent me a message this morning saying that they are prepared to make an exception and admit you." As he spoke, the Principal took a letter from his drawer and handed it to Lin Hao. "This is an introduction letter for a Shancheng Martial University Special Recruit. With this letter, you can attend Shancheng Martial University."

Lin Hao accepted the envelope and saw the words "Shancheng University of Martial Arts Invitation Letter" written on it. He bowed to the Principal and said, "Thank you, Principal."

Seeing that Lin Hao had a good attitude toward him, the Principal chuckled. "I don't know how you obtained Shancheng Martial University's invitation letter, but regardless, you are a student of Shancheng No. 1 Middle School. I hope you will have a good future."

"I understand, Principal. I certainly won't disappoint your expectations."

Hearing Lin Hao say that, the Principal nodded slightly. "Go on. Time is rather tight. You are to report to Shancheng Martial University the day after tomorrow."

Lin Hao froze after hearing that. Damn, is it really this urgent?

Seeing Lin Hao's confusion, the Principal explained with a smile, "This year is rather special. All combat-type Ability Users and martial artists who awakened D-class talents or above are exempt from examinations. There is no need for them to waste any more time in high school. The day after tomorrow, they will all report to their respective Wu Universities, just like you."

Lin Hao understood. He bowed to the Principal again and returned to the classroom.