Mock Exam

A day slipped by quietly, and soon it was time for the mock exam.

This was the last mock exam before the College Entrance Examination. Many students were rubbing their hands together, eager to show what they could do.

The sky had barely begun to lighten when the students of Qingcheng High School had already gathered together.

This mock exam used a randomized draw for each match, so every opponent they faced was chosen at random.

Those who had already become First-Rank Warriors could skip the initial draws altogether. After all, a warrior fighting a non-warrior was like Optimus Prime fighting Tyson—there was no point in a match.

Just as the teacher was asking whether anyone had broken through and become a First-Rank Warrior, a figure strode forward without hesitation.

Many people turned envious gazes toward the front of the crowd, where a handsome, aloof young man stood dressed all in white. He was the greatest genius at Qingcheng High School—Ye Qingxian!

His face was even more beautiful than a woman's, and countless girls' eyes filled with hearts.

The principal of Qingcheng High School stepped forward and examined Ye Qingxian's Qi and Blood. Then he burst into laughter.

"Excellent! Your Qi and Blood Value has already surpassed a hundred. As expected of Qingcheng High School's greatest genius! A True Dragon has emerged from our school! Students, you should learn from Ye Qingxian and strive to make Qingcheng High School produce another warrior!"

With a true warrior on their side, Qingcheng High School was sure to achieve excellent results in this year's College Entrance Examination. That would earn the school better resources, too!

Ye Qingxian gave a faint nod, his face utterly expressionless, as though becoming a warrior were nothing worth mentioning. This only made the girls behind him cheer even louder.

Just as Ye Qingxian was basking in the feeling of being the center of attention, an ill-timed voice rang out.

"Principal, I think I might've broken through to First-Rank Warrior, too." Zhu Ping'an scratched his head sheepishly.

"Oh? Is that true?" The principal looked delighted. Two warriors—that was a double blessing!

The moment the principal placed a hand on Zhu Ping'an, he was startled. He gave Zhu Ping'an a long, searching look.

Qi and Blood surged through the boy like a dragon, so violently that it seemed ready to burst out of him at any moment. It was far more terrifying than Ye Qingxian's. Perhaps the title of Qingcheng High School's greatest genius would soon belong to someone else.

When the principal announced that Zhu Ping'an had indeed become a warrior, gasps rang out from below.

No one was surprised that Ye Qingxian had become a warrior. He had been famous for ages. But Zhu Ping'an was another matter entirely!

"Wait, isn't this the Big Licker who's always trailing after Yan Shubing? How'd he become a warrior so quickly, too?"

"Who knows? Is this what they mean when they say a licker gets everything in the end?"

"Who knows what kind of dog luck Zhu Ping'an stumbled into. He's really gone from rags to riches this time!"

The crowd buzzed with talk, all marveling at Zhu Ping'an's good fortune. Then a sharp, scornful female voice rang out.

"So what if Zhu Ping'an became a warrior? Even as a warrior, he'll still lick my Bingbing's boots." Shen Yue, Yan Shubing's best friend, spoke coldly.

She had seen far too many of Zhu Ping'an's Big Licker antics over the years. To put it mildly, he'd even pick up the socks Yan Shubing took off and soak them in water to drink. In Shen Yue's eyes, a man like that posed no threat at all, even if he became a warrior.

"Yueyue! Don't talk about Ping'an Ge like that!"

Yan Shubing pretended to be angry, but a trace of smugness flashed in her eyes. She held her long, fair neck high, like a proud little swan.

The more capable her licker was, the more it reflected on her.

Since Zhu Ping'an and Ye Qingxian were already warriors, they hadn't taken part in the draws when the mock exam began.

It wasn't until the afternoon that each of them faced their first opponent. Their opponents' Qi and Blood Values were close to a hundred, but neither had broken through yet, so Zhu Ping'an and Ye Qingxian dispatched them with ease.

Now, many people in the crowd turned their attention to the two of them, their eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

The next match was the real clash of titans: a battle between two warriors! It would decide who truly deserved to be called the number one student at Qingcheng High School!

"Qingxian Ge, Ping'an Ge, do your best!" Yan Shubing waved and called out.

Ye Qingxian turned around, and a faint smile tugged at his face, cold as ice that had never melted in ten thousand years.

Zhu Ping'an waved back at Yan Shubing, too. "Don't worry, Bingbing! I'll do my best!"

At that, the entire crowd's attention shifted from the two warriors, Ye Qingxian and Zhu Ping'an, to Yan Shubing. An uproar swept through the assembly.

Ye Qingxian was famous for his aloofness, yet he had smiled for this Yan Shubing. The newly risen warrior Zhu Ping'an was also infatuated with her. What made Yan Shubing so special? Envy filled the eyes of more than a few girls.

At the teacher's direction, the two faced each other. Ye Qingxian's gaze on Zhu Ping'an was calm and resolute.

"Zhu Ping'an, step down on your own. There are differences even between warriors. You're no match for me."

Ye Qingxian spoke calmly, without a trace of emotion, as though he were simply stating a fact.

As the Novel's Male Lead, Ye Qingxian did have every right to say that—if Zhu Ping'an hadn't Exploit Bugged his way into getting nine Qi and Blood Pills.

"Teacher, can we begin?" Zhu Ping'an couldn't be bothered with this Boss King. He turned to the teacher acting as referee.

"Ye Qingxian is ready. As soon as you're ready, you can call for the match to begin," the referee replied.

"Then let's begin," Zhu Ping'an said.

Seeing this, Ye Qingxian couldn't help shaking his head. He took a slow step forward, and the terrifying Qi and Blood unique to a warrior rippled outward like waves, making him look like an emperor reigning over the world.

"Since you refuse to see reason, I'll grant you a defeat."

"Remember, the one who defeats you is... Ye Qingxian!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Ye Qingxian moved!

He pushed off hard from the ground and soared more than three zhang into the air. In the blink of an eye, he was within a meter of Zhu Ping'an's head, moving with incredible speed!

Ye Qingxian used no martial technique. He simply swung a punch down at Zhu Ping'an's head from midair. That single punch held all the Qi and Blood power of a warrior like Ye Qingxian, its force enough to split metal and shatter stone.

Faced with Ye Qingxian's fierce attack, Zhu Ping'an stood rooted to the spot like he'd been scared witless.

"It's over! Zhu Ping'an's about to lose!" A teacher with a sharp eye shook his head at the sight.

Ye Qingxian had thrown the punch from above. As First-Rank Warriors, Zhu Ping'an's best option was to avoid the attack and wait for an opening. If he tried to take it head-on, he would be injured even if he managed to block it. And Zhu Ping'an still hadn't reacted at all.

More than a few girls couldn't bear to watch the blood and broken bones that were sure to follow, and turned their heads away.

Just as Ye Qingxian's fist was about to reach Zhu Ping'an's face, a large hand appeared without warning. Smack! It caught Ye Qingxian's fist.

A look of shock appeared on Ye Qingxian's dead-fish face, because the person who had caught his full-force punch was none other than Zhu Ping'an!

The tremendous impact cracked the ground beneath Zhu Ping'an's feet. He curled his lips into a kind smile.

"Ye Qingxian, you really are pathetic."