Over a hundred people with "talents" had gathered in the classroom of Martial Class One, ready to be tested.
"Breaking news! Qin Yu's coming to our school!"
"For realsies? Is it the Qin Yu I'm thinking of? The singer who debuted on the strength of her looks?"
"Yeah, that's her! She used to play 'Calamity' too. Now she's a Transcendent, and she's coming to our school's martial university for further training!"
"Holy shit, I never thought I'd get this close to every man's white moonlight. This is awesome!"
Hearing the news, Xia Wen instinctively frowned.
As Lin University's campus belle, she had always been the center of attention.
The boys who had pursued her could have lined up from the cafeteria to the convenience store, but she had always sold herself as pure and single, rejecting everyone's advances.
Keeping so many "fish" on the hook at once gave her the superiority of being the center of the world. It felt great!
But now Qin Yu was here...
That so-called "campus belle" title would probably be changing hands.
Two days earlier, Xia Wen had willingly let the rich second-generation heir Sun Jing sleep with her to obtain the "Wind Mage" talent card and successfully become a Transcendent.
She had been planning to climb her way up through Sun Jing. She couldn't let him slip out of her control!
A young woman in a white spaghetti-strap dress walked into the classroom. It was Qin Yu!
The moment she entered, the classroom fell silent.
The boys practically wished they could pluck their eyes out. They could barely bear to take their gazes off her, as though held by a magnet!
"Holy shit, she's even prettier than on TV!"
"That figure, that skin-she takes such good care of herself. Is she really a Transcendent?"
"No wonder she's the white moonlight of countless men. She's gorgeous..."
Xia Wen, the so-called "campus belle," immediately lost her luster. Like candlelight before moonlight, she couldn't compete at all!
She couldn't help gritting her teeth, because even Sun Jing, who had just slept with her, was practically drooling!
Before today, Sun Jing had been one of her pursuers too!
Damn it... She secretly clenched her teeth.
But she had never imagined that Sun Jing would actually walk toward Qin Yu right in front of her.
"Hello, I'm Sun Jing. My talent is 'Beast Tamer.'"
Sun Jing wore a confident smile. He believed that simply announcing his talent would surely catch Qin Yu's attention!
Beast Tamer was one of the rare talents!
His family had paid a hefty price to acquire this talent, putting him a step ahead and right at the forefront of the era.
He already came from money, and with an outstanding talent class on top of that, he was a cut above everyone wherever he went.
Since Qin Yu had come to Lin University, winning her over would be a fine thing too!
Who wouldn't want to sleep with the white moonlight of countless men?
"Oh."
Unexpectedly, Qin Yu's response was decidedly cold.
At the moment, she was full of resentment toward Chen Nian and had no mood to bother with anyone else.
It was like a bucket of cold water had been poured over Sun Jing. His expression nearly cracked, and he forced out a smile.
"By the way, Yu, the instructor conducting today's test is a friend of my dad's. If anything comes up, just ask me. I can sort it out for you easily."
"Oh, no need. Thank you."
Qin Yu's reply remained flat.
Only then did Sun Jing walk back, his face dark. This was the first time he had tasted failure when trying to chat up a girl.
You really think being a female celebrity makes you somebody? Putting on such airs. Like hell I can't handle a girl like you.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man in military boots strode into the classroom.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
His heavy footsteps seemed weighted with lead. His muscles filled out his short-sleeved camouflage shirt, and two scars marked his face. One look told them he was not to be trifled with!
This was a true powerhouse who had fought monsters to the death many times!
"Shut up."
Those two words silenced the hundred-odd people in the classroom.
"My name is Jiang Lie. My talent is Qigong Master, tier one, level 35. I'm the instructor administering your test."
"Level 35?!"
Hearing that number, the entire class couldn't help sucking in a breath!
That level definitely put him among the world's best...
Who knew how many monsters the instructor had killed to reach such a high level? He was definitely ruthless!
"I don't care who you are. Since you've decided to sign up for the martial program, you'll damn well do as I say."
"Roll call!"
Roll call began in a solemn atmosphere.
Everyone called out "Here" cautiously, not even daring to meet the instructor's eyes, as though afraid he might eat them.
"Chen Nian?"
The classroom was silent.
"Chen Nian?"
The classroom was eerily silent.
Everyone realized something: Chen Nian wasn't there.
A slight smile curled Xia Wen's lips. This simp actually dared to be late. He was in for it now. One look at this instructor told her he had a fiery temper!
Bang!
The instructor slapped the desk, hammering a clear dent into its hard surface!
"If you know Chen Nian, tell him not to bother coming. Next."
Only when he read out "Sun Jing" did the instructor's face visibly soften. He had been specifically told to look after Sun Jing.
Just as roll call ended, a clear knock suddenly came from outside the door.
Who else could it be but Chen Nian?
Qin Yu's gaze immediately shifted over, surprise hidden in her eyes.
"Sorry, something came up on the way, so I'm late."
Chen Nian didn't say this to the instructor. He looked at Qin Yu as he spoke, apologizing for standing her up earlier.
As for the instructor, he didn't take him seriously at all.
But what greeted him was a furious roar.
"Who gave you permission to come in? Get out!"
The deafening voice was like a beast's roar, making everyone shudder violently!
Chen Nian was in trouble now!
Served him right. The martial program had just been established, so of course the instructor would want to establish his authority.
It looked like the instructor wanted to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys. Chen Nian was definitely going to be the first chicken. Poor bastard.
Most of the students were secretly gloating.
"You were showing off in front of me before, and now look at you." Xia Wen even laughed aloud, thinking that this man really was born to be a lowly wretch.
She had thought that after the game merged with the world, this damned shut-in might make something of himself. She hadn't expected him to remain hopeless, like mud that couldn't stick to a wall.
She had overestimated him.
Just then, the broadcast came on!
"Announcement: Chen Nian of Martial Class One acted heroically today, rescuing a girl who had been carried off by a monster while he was on his way here. His bravery and selflessness are worthy of everyone's example. He is hereby publicly commended!"
The broadcast rang throughout the entire school!
The classroom immediately erupted in discussion...
"What? Chen Nian rescued someone on his way here?"
"Holy shit, it's true! Look at the trending news!"
Someone immediately took out their phone to check the trending topics and found a news story rapidly gaining traction:
[Girl dragged into sewer by monster, brave young man comes to her rescue without leaving his name]
Below were a host of photos from the scene, including one of a masked young man whose build looked exactly like Chen Nian's.
Qin Yu's tightly knitted brows gradually relaxed.
He... couldn't pick me up on time because he was saving someone on the way?
The instructor's face was grim, his expression rather ugly.
Just then, a burst of footsteps suddenly came from the corridor.
"Come along. Up ahead is Martial Class One, newly established today. The person you're looking for should be there!"
"That boy is always happy to help others. Haha, you media folks must give him a proper write-up and some praise this time."
The principal's voice?!