Bai Yang and Principal Wei looked at Lu Ting, their eyes full of anticipation.
Principal Wei looked even more eager than Bai Yang himself.
Trying to poach my student? I'd better help crush you this time!
War God Lu's heart skipped a beat. He knew there was no way he could get out of this without paying a price.
He had already submitted the paperwork to forcibly transfer Bai Yang. If he withdrew it now, the Kyoto First Military Academy would inevitably laugh at him.
He could only brace himself and ask, "Bai Yang, what do you want to do?"
His voice was a little lower than before.
Bai Yang seemed embarrassed, fidgeting as he said, "I don't know anything about this. I'll leave it all to you, War God Lu..."
Principal Wei cleared his throat, about to speak.
"But I do have one small request..." Bai Yang continued.
Lu Ting hurriedly ignored Principal Wei and said, "A request is no problem! We can discuss it. Tell me what you have in mind."
Bai Yang said, "War God Lu, I don't want to go to Kyoto Base City just yet."
Lu Ting paused, then exchanged a surprised look with Principal Wei. "How can that be? The War God Camp selection is next March.
"Everyone at the Kyoto First Military Academy, even those who aren't in the War God Class, is training like crazy. Are you planning to take the summer off?"
Bai Yang nodded. "I can't go to Kyoto before September. There are some things going on at home, and it wouldn't be convenient for me to go."
Just as Lu Ting was about to speak, Mei Xiaqing suddenly tapped the character Bai in the name field on the report.
He understood at once. Giving Bai Yang a long look, he said, "The Bai Family is one of the twelve great families of the HR Alliance's Huaxia branch. They may not have much ability, but they sure have plenty of trouble.
"You're from a branch of the Bai Family. You haven't enjoyed any of the benefits, but you've had your share of trouble. Fine, we'll do it your way. Just don't regret wasting these two months."
How could he possibly regret it?
Over these two months, he would not only work on getting closer to Luo Feng, but also venture into the Wilderness Zone on his own.
There, he would absorb all kinds of monster genes without restraint and strengthen himself like crazy.
The War God Class was nothing more than a stepping stone to get him a spot at the War God Camp. It wasn't worth devoting much effort to.
Bai Yang thanked Lu Ting for understanding, then said, "During this time, I'd like to study on my own at home. Once I officially pass the Martial Artist Combat Assessment, could I access the Huaxia Military Network from Jiangnan Base City?"
Lu Ting readily agreed. "Of course. Every military academy student has that right. Don't worry—the special discounts and contribution points for students of the Kyoto First Military Academy will be available to you.
"I'll also give you an additional thirty million in credit. Just contact Adjutant Mei when the time comes."
Principal Wei was a little surprised. He laughed and chided, "Why are you being so generous this time? I didn't even have to provoke you!"
Bai Yang was also very grateful. "Thank you, War God Lu! Our academy's Guidance Technique and all kinds of manuals are already much cheaper than those offered by other organizations. These thirty million are worth more than a hundred million from some other organization. This is an enormous help!"
Lu Ting waved his hand, indicating it was nothing.
The dignified Kyoto First Military Academy couldn't let a mere Bai Family outdo it. Talent was something they had to compete for!
Lu Ting and Mei Xiaqing seemed to be very busy. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Principal Wei, they got up to leave.
Before departing, Mei Xiaqing added Bai Yang's chat account and told him to contact her if he needed anything.
Before long, a deep-blue flying saucer shot into the sky behind the white building of the Academic Affairs Office, leaving Jiangnan Base City in an instant.
Its tremendous sonic boom echoed for miles. Who knew how many people had witnessed the sight with their own eyes?
Bai Yang accompanied Principal Wei downstairs. They chatted and laughed the whole way, and exchanged private contact information.
To anyone who didn't know the truth, they looked like a kind grandfather and his filial grandson, enjoying each other's company.
Quite a few people saw the scene, and the internal forum of the Jiangnan First Military Academy was already in an uproar.
Bai Yang, of course, had no interest in such trivial matters. After saying goodbye to the principal, he headed for Dining Hall No. 1 with the several medical reports in his hand, growing happier the more he read.
His movement speed was actually 26.9 m/s! Far above the Quasi-Martial Artist standard of 25 m/s!
His nerve reaction time had also fully met the requirements.
The only thing he was short on was punching power, and that was only because he was actually in a state of "hunger." Once he ate enough, he would probably meet the requirement right away.
His strength had grown by an unbelievable amount overnight.
What Lu Ting and Principal Wei valued even more, though, were his fighting stances and the perfection of his movements.
Bai Yang knew this had to be the result of his now-S-rank sword technique and the running form he had just comprehended.
It all came from his current level of insight!
What level was his movement technique at now?
Back then, Luo Feng's micro-level movement technique had attracted so much attention.
This sort of thing couldn't actually be measured by any instrument. Only true experts could judge it.
Only Bai Yang knew that he hadn't practiced movement techniques for even a single day!
Those results had come from the dozen or so minutes he'd spent running that morning!
And there was still a full month before the Martial Artist Combat Assessment on August 1!
He could watch all kinds of videos and study them!
How much could he improve by the time of the actual assessment?
Micro-level? Perfect Level? Conception-level?
We'll have to renegotiate the contract anyway. Why waste my breath over it today?
Principal Wei had granted him special privileges. Even though he had withdrawn from the academy, benefits like his meal card and dormitory room were still available to him.
Before long, he arrived at Dining Hall No. 1. This time, he planned to eat his fill—until he couldn't swallow another bite. The hunger a normal human felt was no longer relevant to him.
The academy cafeteria was self-serve, so he didn't have to pay.
Bai Yang kept moving between his seat and the different food counters, hoping not to attract too much attention.
What he didn't know was that he was already famous.
Countless people were secretly watching him, and some female students were even filming him from different angles on their phones.
"Wow! He's even more handsome in person!"
"Junior Bai, how can you eat so much? I'm not very good at cooking..."
"Why are you swooning over him? What makes you think Junior Bai would let you cook for him?"
"He's got to be six foot one, right? You're only five foot one. You're totally mismatched! You'd never be compatible!"
"How can you even say something like that!? Have you no shame!?"
"Cement over your heart! No one's allowed to betray our dorm! Didn't we all agree to be my beloved concubines?!"
Even though they were military academy students, they still chattered noisily, their voices always a little shrill.
After evolving, Bai Yang's senses had become much sharper, and he quickly noticed something was off.
He opened the forum to check the most popular posts of the day, while continuing to eat the food beside him.
Sure enough, everything he'd done that day, except for the conversation in the meeting room,
had been dug up and posted on the forum!
Just then, he suddenly felt a jolt run through his body, and warmth spread through him.
He was full!
Ding! Congratulations, Host! Your strength has reached [Apprentice Rank]. You're doing your part to protect Earth! Earth Points +2! Simulation Attempts +1! System upgrading...
Bai Yang shot to his feet and dashed toward his dormitory.
He completely ignored the several female students who had finally worked up the courage to approach him!
Out of the way! I'm busy!
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