It's Up to Their Choice

It was, to put it mildly, a spectacle drawing thousands of onlookers.

In front of the centralized testing center of the Limitless Academy, there were easily four to five thousand freshmen lining up.

Add in the senior guides like Chai Xiao, plus friends, relatives, and fellow townsfolk contacted by the new students, and you're looking at about five to six thousand people.

Most of the students were just there for the show, relishing the chaos.

Some stood on guardrails, others on flower beds, and some even formed human ladders, all just to get a clearer view.

The students closer to the action were mostly doing one thing.

Fiddling with their personal communication devices, snapping photos with a click-click-click, and then posting them to their Moments.

"Big news! Come watch!"

"Someone said this guy took down half the Limitless System department."

"This year's freshmen are wild and reckless, fighting before they even enroll. I'm excited to see their results! But his move was so dark and cool, so boyfriend material, I love it!"

All sorts of Moments posts, with pictures from every angle and all kinds of captions, began to spread exponentially.

Some of the more tech-savvy ones were already creating short videos.

"Soybean God!"

"Three men defeated by a single soybean!"

"Huh, what happened to this guy with his legs clamped shut? Let's guess, did it burst? Guess right and win a prize."

The dense clicking sounds caused Xu Tui's expression to change slightly.

He actually preferred to keep a low profile.

But this time, it seemed he was going to become famous.

Ma Ziming and the other two, their faces flushed crimson, were mortified.

Regardless of the consequences, they had become famous overnight.

Of course, the more famous one was the formidable young man, Yuan Shu.

Some of the bolder ones had their communication device cameras practically shoved into his crotch.

This made Yuan Shu both furious and ashamed!

He had lost face not just to the entire school.

No!

It was more like he had lost face to the entire Kyoto Prefecture.

If one of those short videos went viral, the consequences...

Yuan Shu couldn't help but shiver.

Forcing down the burning pain in his groin, Yuan Shu clamped his legs together and roared at the crowd, "Stop f**king filming! Anyone who keeps filming, I'll find you for a sparring match later!"

Yuan Shu's words had some effect.

Many students dared not film openly anymore.

Of course, this didn't stop them from taking small photos in the gaps between people.

"Doesn't look like it burst. But why do I hope it did?"

"Why?"

Yuan Shu, who had stood up with his legs clamped together, stared at Xu Tui with murderous intent. Xu Tui met his gaze without flinching.

In that instant, seeing Yuan Shu stand up with his legs spread apart and thighs clamped tightly together, Xu Tui suddenly shivered.

Yuan Shu, at this moment, had a certain aura.

Did breaking it give him that aura?

It probably didn't break, right? Xu Tui had held back a bit with that kick. But why did he suddenly get that aura?

"Brother, I saw the whole thing today, and I support you. But how are we going to handle this? The school's disciplinary department should be here any minute," Chai Xiao whispered to Xu Tui.

"Let them come!"

Xu Tui wasn't afraid at all. "He made the first move, and there's surveillance here. So, no problem, right?"

Xu Tui glanced at the surveillance camera not far away.

Xu Tui had read the Huaxia Gene Evolution University's freshman rules.

Chai Xiao gave a wry smile, "That's the logic. Your move was ruthless and dark, it was satisfying to watch."

But in the eyes of the Disciplinary Department, all four of them were taken down, and only you were fine. Even if you were in the right, it would still be excessive self-defense!"

Xu Tui was stunned, "But... but I was injured too, my waist."

"I believe you, but do you believe that the blow to your waist won't even leave a red mark after an hour!"

Xu Tui: "..."

"Of course, you were in the right, and under normal circumstances, you would have received some minor punishment, but it wouldn't be severe. Now, there's a problem."

"What problem?"

"Yuan Shu has E-grade intermediate authority. If he insists on this point, it will be a bit troublesome," Chai Xiao said.

"What would be the consequence if he insists on this point?" Xu Tui's voice was calm.

"Look, he has E-grade intermediate authority, that's not a problem, right?"

"No problem," Xu Tui nodded.

"He revealed his E-grade intermediate authority and asked you to yield, that's not a problem, right?"

"No problem."

"Then you didn't yield in the end, that's a fact."

"But I already submitted my information. I was halfway through my meal, and I have to give up my seat to him? Even someone with higher authority wouldn't do that, right?" Xu Tui retorted.

"Indeed, they wouldn't. But this matter is hard to clarify. You have to understand that the priority of personal authority is written into the Blue Star Grand Charter and the Huaxia Region Grand Charter. It's the law! It doesn't matter usually, but if it escalates, it'll be difficult to handle. Moreover, that guy has some connections. If he stirs up trouble, especially with how developed online communication is now... there have been precedents for this before!"

Chai Xiao didn't say the rest, but the implication was clear.

"I see. What would be the most severe consequence?" Xu Tui asked.

"The most severe?"

"The most severe would be to drag this minor conflict into the Grand Charter, leading to expulsion and compensation for medical expenses. The medical expenses are nothing, but expulsion... that would be..." Chai Xiao's expression turned solemn.

"Expulsion?"

Xu Tui's eyes showed no fear, and he nodded, "Okay, thank you, senior Chai. I understand. We'll see what they choose."

Chai Xiao shook his head, "If you let them have their way, it could completely ruin your future. Fine, who asked me to be your guiding senior? I, Chai Xiao, have some influence in the school and Kyoto Prefecture. I'll go talk to them and see if we can resolve this peacefully. If it escalates, it won't be good for them either. After all, the main responsibility lies with them!"

With that, Chai Xiao walked towards Yuan Shu, who was standing with his legs clamped together in a rather imposing manner.

Xu Tui's lips curled into a smile, then turned cold. The smile was for Chai Xiao. With a cold expression, Xu Tui stopped paying attention to anything else and carefully reviewed the messages he had received like a flood. He had only glanced at them before, catching only one or two key points, but not seeing them all. Now, he finally had time to examine them closely.

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, on June 12, 2137, at 18:47, during a combat encounter, you killed one C-grade Gene Liberator (whose cyborg status elevated them to B-grade Gene Liberator). You have been awarded 60 merit points and a cash reward of fifty thousand yuan."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, on June 12, 2137, you discovered a high-level spy hidden within our ranks. After our review, your discovery averted large-scale casualties and irreversible losses, saving hundreds of lives, and you made a significant contribution. Furthermore, after your initial report was unsuccessful, you, with your intelligence and courage, along with your accompanying teacher An Xiaoxue, apprehended this high-level spy. Your courage and intelligence are among the most precious qualities in this world. Therefore, after deliberation by the Huaxia Gene Committee and approval by the Blue Star Gene Committee, you will be awarded the Blue Star Wisdom and Courage Medal. Simultaneously, you will receive 1000 personal merit points and a cash reward of five hundred thousand yuan."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal merit account has received a merit reward of 60 points allocated by the Huaxia Region Gene Committee."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal merit points have reached the upgrade standard. Your personal authority has been upgraded to E-grade lower authority."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal merit count has reached the standard for an upgrade. Your personal authority has been upgraded to E-grade intermediate authority."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal merit account has received a merit reward of 1000 points allocated by the Huaxia Region Gene Committee."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal merit count has reached the standard for an upgrade. Your personal authority has been upgraded to E-grade upper authority."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal merit count has reached the standard for an upgrade. Your personal authority has been upgraded to D-grade lower authority."

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal identity-linked account has received a special fund transfer of 50,000 yuan from the Treasury Special Fund Account. Remarks: Bonus!"

"Hello, Citizen Xu Tui, your personal identity-linked account has received a special fund transfer of 500,000 yuan from the Treasury Special Fund Account. Remarks: Bonus!"

Seeing the messages he had suddenly received, Xu Tui smiled.

Happiness came so suddenly!

Xu Tui grinned widely, revealing a mouthful of sparkling white teeth!

So handsome!

Not far away, Chai Xiao was also smiling. He walked up and greeted Yuan Shu.