Energy Stone

Wang Tianyu got up very early the next day. After eating breakfast at home, he left the house.

But today was different from usual. The place Wang Tianyu was going was no longer school.

Starting today, Wang Tianyu and the other Martial Arts Class students no longer needed to attend school to study academic subjects.

For the next month, Su Pengfei, Xie Shanqi, and the others would provide Wang Tianyu and the other Martial Arts Class students with continuous martial arts instruction.

Martial Arts Class students took martial arts assessments, not ordinary academic exams.

Because their focus was different, the school's academic revision was no longer of much use to Wang Tianyu and the others.

Wang Tianyu took a bus to the building where yesterday's testing had taken place.

Although there was no sign hanging outside the building, Wang Tianyu already knew its name.

"Martial Arts Building!"

The building's name sounded grand, but it was hardly unique.

There were many high-rises called Martial Arts Building across the country. Nearly every somewhat larger city had one.

Its purpose was obvious from its name. This building clearly existed mainly to serve martial artists.

Wang Tianyu and the others would undergo their month-long martial arts training in this building.

Of course, the building was not something Wang Tianyu and the others could have all to themselves. They did not have that kind of standing.

Over the next several dozen days, Martial Arts Class students from all across Qingjiang City would train in this building.

More than thirty students from Qingjiang No. 2 Middle School had been selected for the Martial Arts Class.

And Qingjiang City had many middle schools, all of which had Martial Arts Classes.

The time Su Pengfei had arranged yesterday was nine in the morning.

Wang Tianyu had not planned to arrive right on time, so he reached the gathering point at eight thirty.

Though Wang Tianyu had arrived half an hour early, he was not the first person there.

When Wang Tianyu arrived, there was already someone at the gathering point.

"Wang Tianyu, you came too!"

"Yeah. You got here pretty early."

"My home is close by, and I had nothing else to do, so I came over early to take a look."

One after another, the Second High School students selected for the Martial Arts Class arrived at the gathering point.

Even the latest person arrived around eight fifty. No one dared to be late.

Su Pengfei and the others had not arrived yet, so Wang Tianyu and the others began chatting among themselves.

"Tianyu, you have no idea how excited my parents were yesterday. My dad got drunk last night, crying and laughing at the same time."

Chen Yongguo stood to Wang Tianyu's right, smiling as he said this.

"More or less the same here. My dad drank quite a bit last night too."

After only a few exchanges, Su Pengfei appeared at the gathering point with his two teammates.

He swept his gaze over the crowd, then nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad. Everyone's here. Follow us."

With that, Su Pengfei took the lead and started walking.

"Su Pengfei, so it really is you. Running into you here truly is enemies meeting on a narrow road."

Just as Wang Tianyu and the others waited for the elevator in the lobby, another group entered from outside.

Along with the sound of footsteps came someone greeting Su Pengfei.

"They should be Martial Arts Class students from another school."

This group looked much like Wang Tianyu's group, and since they had appeared here as well, their identities were not difficult to guess.

The one who had spoken was a young man leading the group.

"Gao Bin, what's this? Your injuries healed so quickly? Are healthy arms and legs too uncomfortable for you to walk with? I can help you with that."

Faced with Gao Bin's mocking greeting, Su Pengfei's response was even less polite.

Gao Bin's expression changed at Su Pengfei's cutting words.

"Just you wait. Next time, I'll break all four of your limbs and make you spend the rest of your life lying in bed."

Gao Bin's tone was very "sincere." The way he gritted his teeth left Wang Tianyu with no doubt that he meant every word.

Breaking all four limbs over a disagreement... It looked like the world of martial artists really wasn't simple.

There was clearly bad blood between Su Pengfei and Gao Bin. From their words, Gao Bin seemed to have suffered a small loss before.

The moment Gao Bin finished speaking, Su Pengfei answered him.

"Don't rush. Once I'm done training these students, I'll give you your chance. Cherish your days with healthy arms and legs. In a few days, you might not have them anymore."

Su Pengfei spoke in a relaxed tone, as if he did not regard Gao Bin as a threat at all.

Gao Bin was thoroughly enraged by Su Pengfei's manner, looking as though he wanted to devour someone alive.

If looks could kill, Su Pengfei would have died several times over by now.

Seeing Gao Bin's expression, Su Pengfei said with a chuckle, "You know we can't fight here. How about we play another game?"

Su Pengfei's words piqued Gao Bin's interest, and he asked instinctively, "What do you mean?"

"Look, you brought a bunch of rookies, and I've got a bunch here too. We can't fight, but they can. How about a match?"

Su Pengfei pointed at the students behind Gao Bin, then at Wang Tianyu and the others behind himself.

Having been called rookies by Su Pengfei, no one dared say anything.

To Su Pengfei and Gao Bin, Wang Tianyu and the others truly were rookies.

When immortals fought, those behind them did not dare make a sound to interrupt.

"How do we compete?"

Gao Bin accepted Su Pengfei's proposal and began asking about the rules.

"How else? Whoever teaches the better student wins. When the time comes, we each choose one person for a one-on-one match. Simple enough, right? The winner and loser will be obvious at a glance."

Hearing Su Pengfei's words, Gao Bin stroked his chin and began to ponder.

As he thought, Gao Bin secretly glanced at one of the boys in the crowd behind him.

"Fine, then let's make a bet. But there has to be something at stake. I don't have time to play around with you."

Su Pengfei nodded. "Of course there should be something at stake. Let me think... Let's bet this. It's the most practical."

As he spoke, Su Pengfei took out a small, crystal-clear stone.

The stone was about the size of a thumb and had an irregular shape.

The instant Wang Tianyu saw it, a powerful urge suddenly surged up from the depths of his heart.

That urge was terrifying. If not for the last shred of reason he still possessed, Wang Tianyu would have nearly rushed forward to snatch it.

What is that thing? Why am I reacting like this?

Wang Tianyu took several sharp breaths, doing his best to suppress the desire in his heart.

"Fine. We'll bet Energy Stones."

Gao Bin's words told Wang Tianyu the name of the stone in Su Pengfei's hand.

Energy Stone? It definitely has something to do with the Energy Points in the system. Maybe this stone can increase the number of Energy Points.

The names Energy Stone and Energy Points were so similar, and combined with that urge in his heart...

Wang Tianyu was certain the two were connected.

I have to find a way to get an Energy Stone.

Ever since obtaining the system, Wang Tianyu's greatest concern had been that he could not increase his Energy Points.

Now that a glimmer of hope had appeared, Wang Tianyu naturally wanted to seize it.

"Then let's bet ten. But can you even take out that many?"

Su Pengfei's tone was full of mockery, and he looked at Gao Bin with a provocative gaze.

Gao Bin seemed insulted by the contempt in Su Pengfei's eyes.

"As if I can't afford it. Ten is too little. If you've got the guts, let's bet twenty."

Su Pengfei did not answer immediately, instead lowering his head to think for a moment.

Looking at Gao Bin across from him, Su Pengfei nodded.

"Fine. Go prepare the Energy Stones. I don't accept credit."

"Just make sure you prepare yours. I'm not short on money."

With that, Gao Bin led his people toward the elevators in Zone B of the building.

After Gao Bin turned and left, a smug smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, though no one saw it.

"Let's go too."

Seeing Gao Bin leave, Su Pengfei led his group into the elevator as well.