Let's See How Much He's Worth!

"That's roughly how things happened."

Inside the conference room of Shanzhou First High School, a figure with a long, steady breath sat at the head of the bluestone-paved long table.

He wore an elegant long gown, his hands clasped and resting in front of him. He looked at the figures on either side of the table and said with a gentle smile:

"Although it's hard to believe, that Tang Yao was actually defeated by an unknown Martial Science Student.

"I watched the relevant match footage. That Martial Science Student's name is Ye Li, from Linhai City. He's truly a bit frightening, and can be considered the most surprising dark horse of this year's Martial Arts Exam."

As soon as the young man spoke, everyone present was visibly moved.

They had heard of the Young Pavilion Master of Qingshan Sword Pavilion. Not only was he a Second-Tier Level Six martial artist himself, but he had also defeated a Second-Tier Peak martial artist in an even-ranked battle…

If they remembered correctly, their own captain had originally considered him a strong contender for this year's Martial Arts Exam.

Now, he had been defeated in advance.

"Ye Li?"

In the seat closest to the young man sat a sweet-looking girl. Her long hair cascaded down to her waist, her eyes were lively, and her lips were red and teeth white.

Upon hearing the young man's words, she rested her fair right leg on her left, propped up her chin, and looked curiously at the elegant young man:

"Brother, I've never heard of this person before?"

"That's why he's a dark horse." The elegant young man glanced at her, his eyes full of doting, and smiled:

"Also, he seems to know a Secret Technique that greatly enhances his abilities. He only has the cultivation of Second-Tier Level One, but after using the Secret Technique, his strength and speed completely crushed Tang Yao, who is Level Six.

"However, everything has a price. This Secret Technique is so overbearing; I imagine the consumption and side effects are quite severe.

"This can be seen from how Ye Li sought to end the fight quickly after activating the Secret Technique."

Hearing this, the girl giggled and said: "Isn't he just relying on his powerful Secret Technique? In the end, his own strength is too low!"

"Wan'er, you mustn't underestimate the enemy."

The elegant young man said with a hint of helplessness: "According to the footage, even without activating the Secret Technique, he could fight evenly with Tang Yao, who is Second-Tier Level Six, without falling behind."

"Regardless, he is considered a formidable opponent. If you encounter him then, you must not be as reckless as before."

"Okay." Yang Wan agreed somewhat reluctantly.

But she still snorted with a hint of dissatisfaction:

"A little shrimp at Second-Tier Level One, could I, your great aunt, not be able to beat him? You worry too much…"

"You…" The elegant young man shook his head helplessly.

Then, he looked at the others who had solemn expressions and continued: "Everyone, there's something else you need to pay attention to."

"This Ye Li is quite ruthless in his attacks, showing no mercy. If you encounter him during the Martial Arts Exam, try to avoid conflict with him."

"If possible, it would be best to become friends."

After speaking, he quietly waited for everyone's reaction.

"Become friends?" someone asked in confusion, "Captain Yang, are we going to form an alliance with him?"

"That's right."

The elegant young man named Yang Wanfeng smiled faintly, with great composure: "As long as he doesn't intend to compete for the championship of this Martial Arts Exam, he and I have no direct conflict. It's better to be friends."

"But since he can defeat that Tang Yao, he definitely won't be willing to give up the championship, right?"

The person who asked frowned deeply and asked worriedly, "Captain Yang, what if he doesn't want to form an alliance?"

"Then we'll beat him up!"

Yang Wan excitedly waved her fists: "My brother has already lowered himself to befriend him. As long as Ye Li is a smart person, he should quickly accept the offer! Otherwise… Hmph! Your great aunt will beat him until he submits!"

As a Second-Tier Level Six martial artist, she was very confident in her own strength.

Even though Tang Yao, who was at the same level as her, had already lost, Yang Wan still didn't care much.

This was not blind confidence. The Yang Family of Shanzhou, known for its Blood Burning Secret Technique, had a much stronger foundation than that second-rate Sword Pavilion in Qingshan City.

There was even a saying within Ying Province—

[Anyone who encounters a direct descendant of the Yang Family, if they are of the same level, cannot contend against them!]

These short three sentences were enough to illustrate the powerful and overbearing nature of the Yang Family's Secret Technique.

Yang Wanfeng and Yang Wan, relying on the Yang Family's foundation and their own talent, had become the two most dazzling stars in Shanzhou First High School.

The brother and sister duo, when working together, were capable of fighting against a Third Order martial artist!

After speaking, Yang Wan licked her sharp canine teeth, and her lively eyes seemed to ignite with flames:

"Since we both use Secret Techniques, let's see whose Secret Technique is stronger then!"

Hearing this, Yang Wanfeng's gaze was calm, and he said slowly, "Wan'er, you mustn't underestimate the enemy. Even if the attempt to win him over fails, try not to fight him first."

"Ah! Why?!" Yang Wan pouted somewhat unhappily.

"For the sake of your Martial Arts Exam results, and also for Ye Li's life."

"Wan'er…" A cold glint appeared on Yang Wanfeng's elegant face as he looked up and explained:

"If that person hurt you, what do you think would happen to him?"

His chilling voice echoed throughout the conference room, and the atmosphere instantly became murderous.

Looking at the gloomy young man, everyone's mind flashed with a few past scenes, and they couldn't help but shiver.

The gentle and refined young man, Yang Wanfeng, now appeared as terrifying as the Asura of a Thousand Hands in their eyes.

They all remembered that during the last exchange competition with an outer province, the opponent accidentally injured Yang Wan during the match.

Afterward, when Yang Wanfeng took the stage, he single-handedly defeated seven opponents in a rage, proving himself to be a devoted brother!

Yang Wan clearly recalled this incident as well.

She immediately stuck out her tongue and said playfully, "Hehe, I'll be careful."

No, you won't be careful at all...

Hearing the girl's words, the same thought instantly popped into everyone's minds.

Despite Yang Wan's pleasant words, given her spoiled and willful nature, she would most likely still go looking for Ye Li's trouble.

Thinking of this, everyone exchanged glances, gradually showing expressions of schadenfreude.

They hoped Ye Li would be a smart person and be willing to form an alliance obediently; then everything would be negotiable.

Otherwise, if he angered Yang Wan and consequently Yang Wanfeng, he would suffer greatly...

"Then."

As his gaze swept across everyone, Yang Wanfeng's smile returned, and he said gently:

"Today's meeting is adjourned. You are all dismissed."

"Um."

Just then, a team member weakly raised his hand: "Captain Yang, regarding this Ye Li, I heard something else."

"Go on."

With a nod from Yang Wanfeng, the team member cautiously began:

"It seems he obtained the only recommendation quota for Fengyun University this year. If he participates in this Martial Arts Exam, won't he be aiming for the championship?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present changed their expressions and looked uniformly at Yang Wanfeng, who was seated at the head.

According to their memories, he had repeatedly stated that he wanted to secure Fengyun University's recommendation quota this year, so that both he and Yang Wan could enjoy generous enrollment benefits.

This fact was known not only to them but also to most students at Qingshan First High School.

As a result, a greenhorn who suddenly appeared had snatched their prize...

This was bad.

Having lost so much face, Captain Yang would probably go mad with anger! Everyone subconsciously held their breath.

"..."

As expected, under everyone's gaze, Yang Wanfeng's expression turned completely cold.

He looked at the person who spoke and asked as if calmly, "Are you sure he got the recommendation quota?"

"I heard that from my friends at Qingshan First High School..."

"This is too much!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Wan immediately stood up and stomped her foot fiercely: "What right does he have? Just because he beat Tang Yao?"

"If that's the case, my brother could have done it too! Why not give it to my brother?!"

"...Wan'er, sit down."

Yang Wanfeng took a deep breath and forced a smile: "It's okay. The teachers at Fengyun University must have their reasons for doing this."

Even though he said this, a hint of anger surged in his eyes, and his clasped fingers tightened.

Suppressing his anger, Yang Wanfeng smiled as if nothing had happened:

"However, since he's a recommended student, he must be exceptionally skilled.

"If he truly participates in the Martial Arts Exam and competes for the championship, I will personally go and meet him."

By the end of his sentence, everyone could clearly hear a hint of gritted teeth.

"Brother, you're too much of a softie!"

Yang Wan looked at him indignantly, gritting her teeth, "This kind of scoundrel who obviously got in through the back door, I'd better not run into him!"

"Otherwise, I'll strip him bare and hang him on a tree to see how capable he really is!"