"Let's go! To the field!"
Around a hundred people, including Chen Nian, were summoned to the soccer field.
Around a hundred people were summoned to the field, ready to begin their first martial arts "test."
The purpose of the test was to assess the students' talents and strength!
Outstanding performers could be recruited by the official law enforcement team, securing an iron rice bowl from then on.
Average performers could receive professional guidance, including "growth advice, equipment selection, and combat training," to cultivate outstanding talent.
Poor performers would be left to develop on their own.
Before today, Chen Nian had planned to just muddle through, pass himself off as someone with poor talent, and develop freely. That also suited "Buyu's" style.
But just now, a reporter had already filmed him. He would probably be in a news report soon.
Keeping a low profile was no longer possible!
So Chen Nian could only choose to do the opposite and go high-profile!
In "Calamity," Buyu was an extremely low-profile person who kept all his information tightly protected. He never even turned on voice chat, communicating only through text.
By presenting a contrast this time, Chen Nian could conceal his identity more easily.
He was already prepared to take the test "a little" more seriously.
Elsewhere, certain people were also making some sneaky moves.
The rich second-generation heir Sun Jing had connections with Instructor Jiang Lie!
Using a bathroom trip as an opportunity, Sun Jing called Jiang Lie's phone.
"Instructor Jiang, I hope you'll take Chen Nian a little more seriously. Don't hold back."
"Perfect. I don't like the look of that brat either."
"If possible, it'd be best to break an arm or a leg. Heh." Sun Jing gave a sinister smile.
When he left the bathroom, he spotted Qin Yu walking with Chen Nian again, and the loathing on his face deepened.
Jiang Lie had also been thoroughly berated by the principal, losing face and authority on the spot, because of Chen Nian.
He hung up, a smile curling his lips.
The university attached particular importance to this test!
Besides the principal and administrators attending in person, several business owners investing in "martial arts" had also come. This was a talent development project, and the business owners all had quite a forward-looking outlook.
The business owners, dressed in suits and gleaming leather shoes, took their seats in the stands.
One of them, wearing sunglasses and a grayish-white suit, was an old acquaintance of Chen Nian's.
Liu Xingchen!
Previously, he had been the CEO of Growth Ring Real Estate Company, but after losing a billion-yuan project, he had been fiercely berated by Chen Nian's father, Chen Huirong!
Chen Huirong had wanted to remove him from his position, but his wife's relentless pleading on Liu Xingchen's behalf had worn him down, and he had given his "son" another chance.
This time, I'll take back everything I lost!
Liu Xingchen did indeed have a good eye. He had set his sights on talent development for his next project and approached Linhai University to invest, hoping to cultivate a group of gifted people.
"Chen... Nian..."
When he spotted that figure in the crowd, Liu Xingchen almost slammed the table and stood up on the spot!
Behind his sunglasses, his eyes burned with anger!
He had never imagined that Chen Nian would also be participating in this batch of martial arts training!
"Well... what a coincidence... my dear little brother!"
His tightly clenched jaw slowly relaxed, and another smile curled his lips.
Last time must have just been a coincidence.
Now you've fallen into the hands of capital. I'll show you the power of capital. Hopefully, our dear dad won't blame me for crippling you!
"Mr. Liu, are you feeling unwell?" the principal hurriedly asked.
"I'm fine."
Liu Xingchen sat back down and called over the secretary beside him, saying quietly, "One million. Buy off that instructor and have him give my adorable little brother some proper guidance."
"The test begins!"
"Split into teams of three now and take turns fighting me."
"You'll be graded based on your performance in combat."
"The highest grade is S, and the lowest is E."
"The higher your grade, the easier it'll be to receive preferential treatment and focused training from the government!"
After explaining the rules, Jiang Lie abruptly stripped off his jacket, revealing his muscular build beneath a white tank top.
Across those dark, bulging muscles were scars that had not completely healed!
All the students were startled.
"Are you kidding? We have to fight the instructor right off the bat?"
"Even three against one won't work! I heard this instructor is already level 35, and he's got plenty of combat experience. He's way stronger than us!"
"Relax. The point definitely isn't for us to win, but to demonstrate our abilities. Just do your best!"
"Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and form teams!"
In teams of three, teammates were crucial too.
If their teammates were strong enough, they would have more room to perform and might be more likely to gain favor.
Not everyone dared to go out into the wilderness alone to level up.
Humans were social creatures. More people hoped to find an organization, stable work, and professional training. That was also more secure, without getting slaughtered by monsters at every turn!
"Brother Chen, want to team up? My talent is pugilist, and I'm already level fifteen!"
"Take me along, Brother Nian! We're always so close. I want to follow your lead, bro!"
"Brother Chen~~~ could you take me along?"
For a moment, Chen Nian became the center of attention.
Because he had just saved someone from a monster, everyone knew he must be capable, and a crowd immediately surrounded him.
Of course, plenty of men were also thinking with their dicks, eagerly rushing over to Qin Yu to try to team up with her.
Who wouldn't want to show off in front of a beauty?
"Sorry, I have a boyfriend. I'm going to team up with him..."
Qin Yu turned them down outright.
She had to admit, a boyfriend really was a useful shield!
Sure enough, as soon as those men heard that, they lost interest and left. Only two perverts were still saying things like, "Having a boyfriend makes it even better."
Xia Wen, the former campus belle, now had no takers.
In both looks and figure, Qin Yu completely outclassed her!
As for strength, she had only recently obtained a talent class card from Sun Jing through an improper relationship and hadn't even had a chance to try it in combat. Who would approach her?
Once the center of everyone's attention, she had now become an unwanted weed, left standing alone in a corner.
She looked at Chen Nian, seeing her former self in him.
An obscure homebody without a single redeeming quality had now become the most popular person.
Yet she was the one being shunned instead...
She couldn't accept it!
Why had things turned out this way? Why?
He was clearly just my simp!
Suddenly, a little regret welled up inside her.
If only I hadn't humiliated Chen Nian so much back then, and had kept stringing him along instead, giving him a few sweet rewards...
But Xia Wen immediately dismissed the thought. Swaying her hips, she walked toward Sun Jing, habitually putting on a pitiful, innocent look.
"Brother Jing, do you still need someone? Could you take me along~?"
Sun Jing frowned. "You think you're worthy?"
For a rich second-generation heir like him, the women he couldn't get were the best, such as Qin Yu.
As for those he had already gotten, he lost most of his interest in them, such as Xia Wen.
"...You."
Disbelief filled Xia Wen's eyes as she grabbed Sun Jing's clothes. "You said you'd protect me for the rest of my life!"
"Heh, I say that to every woman in bed."
Mocking laughter came from the people around them. "A scumbag and a scummy woman, together at last. Hurry up and stay away. Don't let their bad luck rub off on you."