《My Family Mansion Has Mutated》 Chapter 1 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Earth, Federal District 01 ¨C Huaxia, Qingping City, Qingping Fighter Academy assessment site. [ Qin Feng ] [ Strength: 5, Pass! ] [ Physique: 2, Fail! ] [ Speed: 3, Fail! ] [ Spirit: 1, Fail! ] [ Synthesis: 11, Fail! ] A middle-aged man dressed like a teacher was reading out the test results slowly. At the same time, a young man with black hair and eyes bowed to the man. He looked helpless. After that, he quickly turned around and left. Other students who came for their results looked at him with various expressions. Some looked down while others sympathized with him. A number of students sighed, but most of them were indifferent. In this era, everyone had the chance to become powerful high-level martial artists. Those who could not even pass the martial artist examination were not worthy of the majority¡¯s attention. This scene was not uncommon, even for the instructors. Every year, they had to see at least a hundred thousand disappointed faces. Hence, they had become numb. The middle-aged teacher continued announcing the results like a machine. ¡°Next, Chen Yi.¡± About ten minutes later, Qin Feng arrived at the gate of Qingping City¡¯s Martial Artist Academy. He turned around and stared at the Academy¡¯s signboard hanging on both sides of the wall. After a long while, he sighed deeply and said, ¡°I¡¯m a disgrace to transmigrators.¡± Then, he shook his head and promptly disappeared into the crowd. No one knew this young man was a transmigrator. In his previous life, he had just recently graduated from college. Due to an accident, he transmigrated to this parallel world. At first, he was very excited. Qin Feng had read many novels and he was no stranger to transmigrating. He thought he could easily dominate the world like most main characters. However, things were not as he expected. This world was not simple. At first, he planned to write books and songs that were a hit in the original world. That way, he could quickly reach the peak. Unexpectedly, this was a high-level martial world where spiritual energy had been restored. A hundred years ago, the earth went through significant changes. It cracked and multiplied countless times. An endless amount of ferocious beasts fell from the sky. Humans also began to evolve through martial arts. Powerful martial artists could walk in the sky. Some could even destroy a mountain with one punch. Their bodies were incomparably tough. Even if they took a direct hit from a cannonball, it would only leave a tiny scratch. There was a nine-star Spirit Martial Artist named Jack Ma. He had practiced martial arts ever since he was young and had extraordinary talent. For eight consecutive times, Jack Ma was on the top in the World Martial Artists Convention. Thanks to him, Huaxia became the strongest country in the World Federation. Three years ago, Jack Ma could vaguely feel that he was about to break through. He might become the first spiritual martial artist younger than fifty years old. Another well-known martial artist was the Battle Emperor, Buffett. He had destroyed mountains and split seas with one punch. During the Demonic Beast War, he single-handedly killed three great beast kings. That was how he earned his title and became one of the Four Emperors. When Qin Feng first heard about these stories, he was in disbelief. This world was already crazy from the get-go. The strength of a martial artist depended on external factors as well. Moreover, they had to protect civilization from ferocious beasts. Thus, martial artists were respected by everyone. Basically, to be successful in this world, the best choice was to become a martial artist. Politicians would never be able to hold a position above the city-level cadre and businessmen would not earn more than a hundred million if they were not martial artists. Since all the laws were molded around martial artists, one could easily imagine their importance. If an individual was a martial artist, they would be prioritized when it came to things like promotion. Even the lowest level martial artist could become a mayor or second-in-command of a city. Granted, they were not caught doing anything illegal. When it came to business, the government and public would give a hundred percent of their support, even if the project had a high chance of failing. Of course, if it was a scam, the person would still be punished accordingly. In the military, if a martial artist hunted a few ferocious beasts, they would instantly be promoted to an officer. In just three years, the individual would become a squad leader and subsequently, a middle-level instructor for the military. Needless to say, becoming a martial artist was almost everyone¡¯s dream. Upon learning all of this, Qin Feng¡¯s faint disappointment turned into an endless fighting spirit. However, the heavens did not favor him. He did not have good resources and was only mediocre in terms of talent. No matter how hard he tried, he could not pass the martial artist assessment. The martial artist assessment was carried out to evaluate an individual¡¯s attributes and each person had four types. They were strength, physique, speed, and spirit. Higher strength equals more damage, higher physique equals better resistance, higher speed equals faster movements, and higher spirit equals better concentration. In 2018, the Federation introduced a five-point balance for the martial artist assessment. Essentially, as long as the four major attributes reached five points, one could become an entry-level martial artist. If they study in the academy for three years, they could become legitimate martial artists. Students could learn many powerful martial techniques and heaven-piercing skills. They would also be given extensive resources. Qin Feng lived in Qingping City. It was a third-grade town. Although it could not be compared to the towns along the coast, they had nurtured a number of powerful martial artists. Some even became nine-star Small Grandmasters and ended up working for the government. Their power levels soared to the sky. Martial artists were divided into six categories. They were Martial Artist, Houtian, Xiantian (TN: Houtian and Xiantian ¨C the names of two cultivation stages, with the Houtian stage preceding the Xiantian stage.), Small Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster, and Spiritual Martial Artist. Once an individual became a grandmaster, their future would be limitless. However, there were less than three hundred grandmasters in total. Qingping Martial Artist Academy had nurtured a Great Grandmaster expert. As a result, it became the most popular martial artist academy in this city. During the annual assessment, countless students would try their best to get in. Nonetheless, this had nothing to do with Qin Feng. This year, he was already seventeen years old. It was almost impossible for him to become a martial artist. A person could only pursue this path before the age of eighteen. By then, their bones would already stabilized. Even if their attributes increased in the future, they could no longer become a martial artist. The five points system was also targeted at people below the age of eighteen. Once they exceed that age, their points would no longer be balanced as the maximum could increase up to twenty points. In short, the best opportunity to practice martial arts was before the age of eighteen. Even the five points system was hard to balance, so any number above was practically impossible. Only disciples from super wealthy families were exceptions. They had probably been practicing since young and had all the necessary resources. Obviously, they could pass the entrance examination without much trouble. In others¡¯ eyes, a person like Qin Feng was already destined to live a mediocre life. Chapter 2 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°This year, Qingping City has produced several geniuses. There¡¯s a youth surnamed Wang who is only 13 years old, but his attributes have reached 16 points. Most notably, his strength is at 20 points.¡± ¡°What the f*ck? How is he so amazing? I¡¯m already 26 years old, yet, my strength is only 7 points even though I work hard every day.¡± ¡°Wang? Isn¡¯t he a descendant of the richest family in our city?¡± ¡°That¡¯s nothing. You¡¯ve heard of the Liu family, right? They also live in our city. Their descendant is a girl named Liu Yin and she¡¯s 15 years old this year. She has about 20 points on average. Needless to say, she immediately attracted the principal¡¯s attention. There¡¯s no limit to her future. In less than ten years, we¡¯ll be watching her on TV.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ If only my son could also be so powerful.¡± ¡°If your son can get into the martial arts academy, then your Zhou family will be blessed for eight lifetimes.¡± Those conversations took place on the bus to Qinghe County. Since it was the martial arts examination period, this was a hot topic. Almost everyone would talk about it. Qin Feng leaned against the glass window and looked at the passing scenery. He was not interested in these discussions. In any era or generation, there would always be geniuses. Qin Feng was not surprised at all. Even the original host of this body had heard things like this countless times. In a first-grade coastal town, there lived a wealthy family. Their son was only fourteen years old, but his attributes averaged at fifty points each. In total, he accumulated more than two hundred points. After this information was revealed, he received an advanced acceptance from Tsinghua University. It was a top-tier academy. Millions of people wanted to enter, but this academy only accepted three thousand students per year and not a single more. It was basically a one in a hundred thousand chance. Their entrance test had to be taken before one turned eighteen. Moreover, the individual¡¯s attributes had to exceed thirty. That was only the first test. There would still be more to follow. Only by passing all the tests, one would be accepted into Tsinghua University. In smaller cities, those who had twenty points in their attributes were considered geniuses. Unfortunately, that number was nothing when it came to big cities. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived in Qinghe County. Quickly get off!¡± While Qin Feng¡¯s imagination was running wild, the driver suddenly shouted at him. The young man immediately carried his backpack on his shoulder and got off along with several other people. Once he got off, he took a deep breath of the sweet countryside air. Qin Feng did not come to hike. He had to return to his hometown because he no longer had sufficient funds. There were only two paths in front of him. First, he could become a farmer and marry someone¡¯s daughter. Perhaps his son could inherit his wish to become a martial artist. The second choice was that he could continue practicing martial arts every day in his former house. Qin Feng did not really have a lot of choices. Regardless, he felt good being back in his hometown. At least he could save some money this way. Qingping City was a third-grade town. Although the living cost was not high, he was still an orphan without any support. Without wasting any more time, Qin Feng headed toward his old home. About an hour later, he finally reached his destination. His old house was located in the innermost part of the village. Even though the house was old, it was still very big. The small pond in front of the house was enough to make it look grand. After bypassing the pond, Qin Feng was standing in front of the gate. Unfortunately, the gate looked extremely rusted. It would take at least a few days just to clean it. Qin Feng entered the house and placed his backpack down on a random spot. Then, he went to the grocery store to buy some cleaning supplies. Unbeknownst to him, the moment he left the old house, it slightly changed. The pond emitted a multicolored light but turned back to normal almost immediately. Lights were also shining from the dozens of rooms. A small tree in the courtyard that was about to die suddenly became straightened. In a blink of an eye, tender green leaves began forming. Under the leaves, there was a small fruit. Upon closer inspection, the fruit was actually branded with a totem of flames. Everything came and went away quickly. Chapter 3 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although the village was poor, its inhabitants were very hospitable. Compared to the people in the big cities who tend to act indifferent, this place could be considered a paradise. Whenever an elder saw Qin Feng, they would say something along the lines of, ¡°Little Qin, you¡¯re back?¡± Some aunties would even invite him over for dinner. Qin Feng had to thank his grandfather, whom he had technically never met before. Back then, his grandfather was the village chief. He was a man with many great abilities and had solved countless problems for the villagers. Naturally, everyone respected him. Upon thinking of this, Qin Feng felt discouraged. He did not inherit any of his grandfather¡¯s great abilities and could not even pass the entrance test to be a martial artist. Moreover, he had lived two lifetimes. In his previous life, Qin Feng was also an orphan. His current life was slightly better because he was not actually abandoned. Rather, his parents died in a battle with beasts. Due to that, his grandfather took care of him before he even turned one. Unfortunately, his grandfather died when he was five years old. For most of his life, he grew up alone. As for the cause of death of the original host, it was not some melodramatic plot. He simply practiced martial arts too much in addition to not eating proper meals. The lack of nutrition caused a toll on his body and he died during one of his practice sessions. Holding the cleaning tools, Qin Feng and some aunties began cleaning up the old house. These aunties volunteered to help. At first, Qin Feng was reluctant but in the end, he could not resist their hospitality. The house was cleaned in just three hours. During this time, someone offered him a bowl of rice. In a blink of an eye, it was already three o¡¯clock in the afternoon. If it was the original host, he would have already started practicing martial arts. Qin Feng wanted to do the same. However, his training equipment was still being shipped. The signal around this place was not very good either and his broadband would take at least three more days to arrive. Therefore, Qin Feng sat absentmindedly near the small pond in front of his house. While resting his chin, he looked at the reflection in the pond. Suddenly, something piqued his interest. He quickly got up and went into the old house. Shortly after, he was holding a homemade fishing rod in his hand. The fishing rod was made from ordinary willow branches. Meanwhile, the fishing line happened to be something that he had bought during his trip to the grocery store. As for the fishing hook, Qin Feng found a paperclip and bent it slightly. Although the fishing rod was simple and crude, it works. Qin Feng did not expect to get any fish. After all, the pond was neglected for a long time. It was probably just a pool of muddy water. Still, this was his only way of killing time. Like a fool, Qin Feng sat on a wooden chair and began fishing while letting his imagination run wild. As long as his mind was occupied, time would pass by very quickly. The sunlight gradually dimmed. It was dusk and a layer of golden afterglow shone on Qin Feng¡¯s body through the clouds. If photographers saw it, they would definitely take pictures and post them in magazines. Regretfully, the photographers in this world only cared about martial arts or things that were related such as ferocious beasts and mystic realms. They would not even bother with natural scenery. Qin Feng had been sitting near the pond for about two hours. It was unlikely he would catch anything. He stood up and was about to pull the fishing rod back. Dinner time was getting close. Just as he got up, the fishing rod suddenly moved. At first, Qin Feng thought it was just his imagination and sighed deeply. He grabbed the fishing rod and planned to put it away. The strong force snapped Qin Feng back into reality. He realized it might actually be a big catch and reeled in with all his might. A fish broke out of the water. Qin Feng did not know if it was related to photosynthesis, but the water droplets around the fish were colorful. Moreover, when he looked closely, he noticed the fish¡¯s tail looked like a dragon¡¯s tail. It gave off an indescribable sense of mystery. The fish fell to the ground and began jumping around wildly. Clearly, it wanted to return to the pond. Qin Feng was still stunned by the sight. He could not help but take a few more glances. When he looked into the fish¡¯s eyes, a horrifying scene followed. The fish appeared to possess intelligence. It looked at Qin Feng with uncontrollable anger as if it was saying, ¡°F*ck you!¡± repeatedly. If he had not seen it with his own eyes, Qin Feng would have laughed at himself for letting his imagination run wild. The fish jumped higher and higher. If Qin Feng did not do anything, it would soon return to the pond. ¡°Pa!¡± Qin Feng subconsciously picked up a brick and smashed it on the fish¡¯s head. The brick broke. Although the fish¡¯s head was slightly injured, it was still alive and kicking. Its eyes looked even more ferocious and a killing intent could be felt. Regardless, Qin Feng could not explain what was happening in front of him. He panicked and took a sharp knife from somewhere. ¡°Gush!¡± Qin Feng stabbed the knife into the fish¡¯s vulnerable white eye. The fish struggled and rolled around in pain. A tremendous force was released, causing Qin Feng to fall backward. ¡°Thud.¡± The fish had been dehydrated for a while. Coupled with Qin Feng¡¯s stab, it finally stopped moving after a few minutes. All of a sudden, a voice could be heard in Qin Feng¡¯s mind. ¡°Ding Dong! Congratulations to the host for catching [ Level 2 demon beast ¨C Dragon Tail Fish ].¡± ¡°You can use the Myriad World Pond again after it is refreshed. Cooldown: 7 days.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +1 (1/10)¡± Chapter 4 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After hearing the voice, Qin Feng couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°What the h*ll?¡± Then, he went to observe the so-called Dragon Tail Fish. It was indeed a little different from ordinary fish. The scales emitted colorful rays of light. Normally, the tail of an ordinary fish was shaped like an oblique rectangle. On the other hand, this fish¡¯s tail was like five fingers spread out. ¡°Is¡­ Is this my lucky break?¡± It had been three years since Qin Feng transmigrated. He had never gotten lucky in anything. At first, he was about to give up. Now, it seemed like things had changed. The voice in his head earlier was definitely not a hallucination. Even if it was, how would he explain this strange fish¡¯s appearance in a pond that was abandoned for more than ten years? This fish could be sold for at least ten thousand federation coins. Even if it was dead, it was still worth three to four thousand. In this world, federation coins were the common currency. It could be used to purchase anything. One federation coin equals ten dollars. Three to four thousand coins were enough to provide Qin Feng with all the resources he needed for three months of intensive martial arts training. Understandably, he was shocked. After all, who would believe such a valuable fish came from a dilapidated pond? ¡°The Universal Pond? The cooldown is 7 days?¡± Qin Feng was still in disbelief. He stared at the dead fish and pondered alone. More than an hour passed. Qin Feng finally picked up the dead fish and entered his house. He immediately went into the kitchen and put the fish on a chopping board. After that, he went to the storage room to get some firewood. The aunties who helped him clean during the afternoon had provided some. At first, he had no plans of using them. He had already decided to go to a restaurant. Unexpectedly, he fished out a level two demon beast, the Dragon Tail Fish. Since the fish was already dead, not eating it felt like a waste. Qin Feng walked out of the kitchen and arrived at the storeroom¡¯s door after a few minutes. On the way, he could not help but sigh and envy his ancestors. They were able to build such a massive house by themselves. There were forty-seven rooms in total. Apparently, his great-grandfather had a large family. Hence, they built such an enormous house. The house was located in a remote area, so there was no point in demolishing it even if there were no occupants. This also explained why the gigantic house was not worth anything. Besides, the original host had no plans of selling his ancestral house. It could be considered a memento. No one in the village wanted to buy it anyway. With that being said, the house had just been here all this time. No one expected it to have a hidden mystery. ¡°Creak.¡± Qin Feng pushed open the storeroom¡¯s wooden door. There was a dim yellow light emitted by a light bulb. He could see a pile of wood. Without thinking, Qin Feng casually walked toward the pile of wood, picked up some, and was about to leave. There was a black, pill-like thing on the ground. When Qin Feng saw it, he immediately frowned. If it was any regular day, he would think it was rat poison. However, what happened today was too strange. This could also be another unusual encounter. ¡°I¡¯m just going to pick it up!¡± Qin Feng bent down and acquired the odd item. ¡°Ding Dong! Congratulations to the host for obtaining [ Failed Refinement of Vitality Nurturing Pill ].¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Foreign world¡¯s rubbish dump cooldown time: 3 days.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +1 (2/10)¡± ¡­ Qin Feng tried to ask questions, but the system did not reply. ¡°Is my level too low?¡± Every time he obtained something, he would gain experience points. Perhaps he had not attained access to the attributes panel yet. Naturally, Qin Feng became more and more curious about the system and this house. If he had to guess, he was probably bound to the system and it had something to do with this old house. Qin Feng thought, ¡®Myriad World Pond and foreign world¡¯s garbage dump¡­ Both are tied to this old house. It might have mutated.¡¯ Regardless, it was still a godsend. This house had more than forty rooms, so there should be many scattered items. Qi Fen could easily become rich, but he had to slowly find everything. If his level increased, would there be more things? This world valued martial arts highly. If he had the ability, he could easily shatter stars and pick them up. He could even walk on air, move mountains and overturn seas.As long as he waited patiently and cultivated, he could even become heaven-defying. Thanks to this house, it was possible. The medicinal pill he had just picked up was similar to pills in this world. A bottle that could increase one¡¯s strength would cost thousands of federation coins. Moreover, the effect was only temporary. For a permanent increase, a type of great tonic was needed. Obviously, the price would be astronomical. Qin Feng clearly knew the importance of medicinal pills. He was willing to gamble. This house had the potential to produce much better things than the Dragon Tail Fish and Failed Refinement of Vitality Nurturing Pill. Items that were better than great tonics were also possible! As long as Qin Feng played his cards right, the future would definitely be bright! Chapter 5 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°This pill¡­ Can I eat it?¡± About an hour had passed. Qin Feng looked at the braised Dragon Tail Fish on the table in front of him as well as the Failed Refinement of Vitality Nurturing Pill in his hand. His heart was thumping. He knew nurturing pills were extremely precious in this world. However, the system clearly stated this pill was a failed refinement. Since the original owner had tossed the pill, it might not be something good. Hence, he was conflicted. ¡°Forget it. I don¡¯t care. I¡¯ll eat the fish first!¡± Qin Feng decided to hold back on the pill. His attention was on the Dragon Tail Fish. There might be a problem with the pill but the fish should be fine, right? He picked up his chopsticks and began to eat heartily. Fortunately, this fish did not have any bones. Eating it was really easy. The fish was really unique. Its meat was incomparably fresh and tender. It melted as soon as it entered Qin Feng¡¯s mouth. At the same time, it was still chewy when bitten. Qin Feng thought this was the most delicious dish he had ever eaten. The taste was further elevated after adding a little seasoning. Basically, it was top-notch. Qin Feng did not know the Dragon Tail Fish was considered a rare ingredient in the cultivation world. Although it lived in the water, it had a fire attribute. Naturally, it tasted a little spicy. Qin Feng was lucky. The Dragon Tail Fish he caught was originally strengthening its body. If it had already formed a spiritual core, it would cast fire to attack. If that happened, things would have been much more difficult for the young man. There was one more thing that he did not know. If this fish¡¯s effects were discovered, countless martial artists would be willing to pay an astronomical price for it. After an individual became a grandmaster, the next step was to cultivate spirit energy. Martial artists also had their own attributes. Even among grandmasters, there was a difference. Those without attributes could split mountains and seas. On the other hand, a grandmaster with attributes could display more amazing abilities. Needless to say, it was very difficult to awaken attributes. Out of ten grandmasters, only one or two super geniuses could make it. The rest would have to rely on external forces. An external force was also known as a heavenly treasure. The Dragon Tail Fish that Qin Feng just ate was a super tonic. It would give the consumer a chance to awaken their attributes. Since Qin Feng was not a grandmaster yet, he could not awaken his internal attributes. Nonetheless, he still had a huge advantage because this power would accumulate with time! In short, Qin Feng was building a strong foundation. He could not awaken his attributes right now but once he reached grandmaster level, it would be unimaginable. If someone knew about this, they might even assassinate Qin Feng due to jealousy! Qin Feng finished the fish within fifteen minutes. He even chewed up the bones and swallowed everything. It was good stuff. After eating and drinking his fill, Qin Feng felt his stomach swell up a little. Luckily, he had fast digestion. Once again, Qin Feng was lost in his thoughts. Should he eat the pill? Actually, he had already made a decision. After muttering to himself for a little while, he swallowed the pill. The Dragon Tail Fish was a delicacy. In comparison, this pill tasted like poison. Still, Qin Feng pinched his nose and swallowed it. His taste buds transmitted waves of unspeakable bitterness. Once the pill entered his stomach, a strong sense of nausea immediately arose. Qin Feng braced himself and luckily, he did not vomit. Otherwise, everything he ate earlier would be wasted. The disgusting taste lasted for a full thirty minutes. During this time, Qin Feng almost vomited several times. After enduring it, the unpleasant taste slowly disappeared. Suddenly, he felt an intense pain coming from his stomach. It was as if someone was fighting inside. His intestines felt like they were being twisted. Qin Feng ran into the bathroom. Without saying anything, he lit a cigarette and began to defecate! The smell was so bad that he had to smoke five more cigarettes. He hoped the cigarettes¡¯ smell could cover the stench, but nothing worked out as planned. It was the middle of the night. The surroundings were very quiet. Through the wooden window, one could hear the rustling sound of the leaves. One might find it hard to fall asleep. The bright moon was beautiful and everything seemed very natural. Qin Feng was lying in the master bedroom, holding his stomach. His face was pale and his entire body felt weak. ¡°I¡­ How could I be so stupid?!¡± Qin Feng could not fall asleep and recalled the previous events. He complained about his stupidity in a sobbing tone. The pill was more like a laxative than anything. It made him feel really uncomfortable. If there was a powerful martial artist around, he would definitely give Qin Feng a few tight slaps. This kid did not appreciate his luck! Laxatives? He had actually eaten a panacea and it had directly transformed his body. All the impurities that he had accumulated in his body over the years were excreted. Martial artists from wealthy families were carefully fed ever since they were young. They only ate food that was precious, natural, and harmless. Regardless, a few impurities would still accumulate in their bodies. Currently, Qin Feng was being cleansed by the pill and fish. There were no more impurities in his body. It could be said that he had been reborn. Many people would kill to have such a body. Yet, this kid was complaining after suffering a little. If anyone found out, they would undoubtedly be furious. Chapter 6 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Having smooth blood circulation and tough bones was important for martial artists. Tough bones could be cultivated slowly, but that was not the case for smooth blood circulation. As long as a person ate something, their body would be polluted by external things and the efficiency of martial arts training would decrease. Some experts did not eat basic food. Instead, they relied on energy drugs to replenish their nutrients. In short, eating equals more impurities. In the long term, it could determine if someone could reach their peak. Other than energy drugs, there were other things that could replace food. Those things also provided a large number of benefits. The Dragon Tail Fish was one example. However, ordinary people would never know it existed. Only a minority of rich people could enjoy such luxury. In fact, some families would not even eat the fish. They rather save for future generations or use it as a reward. Qin Feng finished the Dragon Tail Fish all by himself. Normally, such a dish would be shared by the whole family. Everyone would only get a little taste. This also applied to the number one family in Jiangnan Province. The world had undergone change a hundred years ago. Countless experts had explored and found many precious assets, but humans were simply overpopulated. No amount of resources would be enough. Wherever a rare item appeared, it would attract everyone¡¯s attention. Some were even willing to use violence to obtain it. In this era, anyone could become a martial artist and pursue immortality. It was also the cruelest era. Human greed and selfishness were on full display. Only the strong could survive. Qin Feng finally felt a little relieved and fell asleep after ten minutes. He did not even bother to take off his shoes. As he lay on the ancient and unadorned wooden carved bed, a faint snore could be heard. Suddenly, Qin Feng¡¯s shadow left his body under the moonlight. The shadow stood up in a three-dimensional state and stared at its master as if it had intelligence. After looking for a few minutes, it returned to Qin Feng¡¯s body. There seemed to be some kind of restriction that imprisoned it. Once the shadow returned, Qin Feng¡¯s body underwent a huge change. ¡°Strength +0.1¡± ¡°Strength +0.1¡± ¡°Strength +0.1¡± ¡­ ¡°Agility +0.1¡± ¡°Agility +0.1¡± ¡°Agility +0.1¡± ¡­ ¡°Spirit +0.1¡± ¡°Spirit +0.1¡± ¡°Spirit +0.1¡± ¡­ ¡°Body +0.1¡± ¡°Body +0.1¡± ¡°Body +0.1¡± ¡­ ¡°Fire attribute +0.1¡± ¡°Fire attribute +0.1¡± ¡°Fire attribute +0.1¡± ¡­ In one night, Qin Feng¡¯s attributes increased drastically. Moreover, his physique increased by thirteen points. As for his strength and agility, the two main attributes, both had increased by ¡°3.8¡± and ¡°2.5¡± respectively. This happened because the Dragon Tail Fish was a spirit beast and its body contained a large amount of spiritual energy. Naturally, one¡¯s spiritual energy would increase after consuming it. As for the pill, it was supposed to replenish qi and build up one¡¯s body. Hence, Qin Feng¡¯s attributes sky-rocketed. Qin Feng had gained a huge advantage. His attributes had increased by more than thirty points. If word spread out, famous people would gather at his front door by dawn. ¡­ The sky brightened. In a daze, Qin Feng woke up. As he shook his head and body, crackling sounds could be heard. After some exercise, Qin Feng sucked in a breath of cold air. He could feel the changes in his body. First of all, he definitely felt stronger and faster. His mind was also extremely clear and could operate at a rapid speed. As for his physique, he seemed to be way tougher. Qin Feng thought it was strange. Unfortunately, he did not have something like an attribute detector to confirm matters. It was just too expensive. As the name implied, an attribute detector could be used to test the attributes of martial artists. Generally, one could find it at the martial arts academy or the city testing center. An attribute detector cost one million federation coins. Needless to say, ordinary people would never be able to afford it. The martial arts academy would constantly use it to check on their students. It was also handy when it came to recruiting new talent. Things at the city testing center were more simple. They just wanted to make money. Using the attribute detector once would cost one thousand coins. Given Qin Feng¡¯s situation, there was no way he could use it. That amount of money could support him for half a year. Spending it just to check attributes did not seem wise. Only children from rich families would check their attributes from time to time before their entrance exam. Despite that, Qin Feng was still curious about his attributes. He could not help but mutter, ¡°I really want to know how much my attributes have increased. It¡¯ll help a lot for my retest in a month. But¡­ it¡¯s really too expensive.¡± Suddenly, a data panel appeared in front of him. [ Qin Feng ] [ Age: 17 ] [ Strength: 8.8 ] [ Physique: 15 ] [ Agility: 5.5 ] [ Spirit: 16 ] [ Total attributes points: 45.3 ] [ Fire: 3 ] Martial Arts: Basic Eight Trigrams Palm ¡­ Qin Feng was stunned. It was as if he had seen a ghost. ¡°This¡­¡± He was unable to speak and could only utter a single word after a long time. Clearly, he was shocked by his own attributes! Chapter 7 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Yesterday, his total attribute points were only eleven! Today, it increased by nearly five times. This was simply unbelievable. At the moment, Qin Feng¡¯s points had exceeded the criteria for martial arts academies by three times. In fact, if his total attribute points were made known, he may not even have to take the assessments. The martial arts academies would automatically send him invitations to enroll. Basically, he had just reached the sky in one step. ¡­ ¡°Ring! Ring!¡± The phone in Qin Feng¡¯s pocket suddenly rang. He took out the high-tech phone and glanced at it. Based on the caller ID, it was his classmate, Zhang Liang. Qin Feng picked up the phone but before he could say anything, the other party spoke, ¡°Qin Feng, did you finish your assessment?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Feng nodded and replied. They were just regular classmates and had an ordinary relationship. ¡°So¡­ Did you pass¡­?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± This conversation somehow probed one of his memories. In this world, the federal government would provide free financial aid for students to study until high school. After graduating from high school, every student had two choices. They could study martial arts or literature. Since this world mainly focused on martial arts, the first option was undoubtedly popular. Unfortunately, not everyone would succeed. Martial artists could not be the only good career. Otherwise, none martial artists would become useless for the rest of their lives. Hence, the federal government promoted literature. It was more for those who were book-smart. If Qin Feng could not get into a decent literature school, he would have to find a job after graduation. If he did, his future would still be bright. He could still acquire an important position. After accumulating a certain amount of wealth, he could save them for his future descendants. Perhaps they could live out the dream in his stead. The assessment Qin Feng took earlier was actually his first. If it were anyone else, they would have already decided to study literature instead. However, things turn out differently for Qin Feng. Something miraculous happened in his own house. He caught a lucky break. Under such circumstances, why would he ever choose to study literature? Regardless, he had to return to his school first to report the situation. The federal government was afraid that some students might miss out, so recruitments for martial arts academies were held twice a year. This also meant each student had two chances to get in. The first assessment was held from the first of July to the end of the month. The second assessment could be taken one month later. If a student failed both times, their only option would be to study literature. On the other hand, if they refused the government¡¯s arrangement, that was fine too. They could do whatever they wanted. The government was simply providing an alternative. Everyone¡¯s choice was in their own hands. There were also private martial arts academies that did not follow the national enrollment policy. Each had its own standards and rules. Hence, some adults still had the chance to become martial artists. Normally, out of six hundred students, only one hundred would succeed in their endeavors. Those who failed could continue in other academies, provided they passed their assessments. Still, there was a catch. The academies might be providing a second chance, but their standards had increased significantly. Unless the person was outstanding, the academies would not even bat an eye. For example, in Qingping Military Academy, no more than five adults pass their entrance exam every year. If a person failed all the opportunities listed above, they would have no more chances. After all, nurturing martial artists was not cheap. The government had spent sixty percent of the nation¡¯s financial expenditure here. In addition to all the other competitors, things were naturally intense. Martial artists who were slightly above average were essentially insignificant. Every academy had an enrollment quota, but students were obviously allowed to exceed it. In other words, unless the person was a genius, their chance of being admitted was low. Qin Feng was confident he could pass the assessments with the help of his old mansion. Even the adult version of assessments seemed possible. He planned to show off his abilities even though it might be risky. A martial artist was more or less equal to a top scorer in ancient times. Qin Feng had to take his future seriously. He was not trying to be arrogant. Putting aside his thoughts, Qin Feng replied indifferently, ¡°I¡¯m going to the academy now.¡± A sigh could be heard coming from the other end of the phone. ¡°Oh.¡± Subsequently, Zhang Liang hung up. It was like he had changed into a completely different person. Qin Feng was used to it. In this world, only the strong were respected. The weak were treated like a sin! Zhang Liang could have never guessed what happened to Qin Feng after the latter failed his assessment. At the moment, Qin Feng could be considered the most talented person in Qingping City. As odd as it sounds, everything was thanks to his pond and storeroom. Stranger things would definitely happen in the future. Even if it was only the pond and storeroom, it was enough for Qin Feng to become one of the world¡¯s top martial artists. Zhang Liang had just missed his chance to befriend an upcoming peerless expert. Chapter 8 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was nine o¡¯clock in the morning. Qin Feng arrived at Qingping High School by himself using the shuttle bus that only showed up twice a day. He walked into the school. There were not many students around because classes were in session. His goal was to reapply for the assessment. To do that, he needed to go into the teacher¡¯s office and fill up some forms. Just as Qin Feng was heading there, he ran into a familiar face. This person was called Xu Hai. He was Qin Feng¡¯s classmate and was also preparing to take the martial arts assessment. Xu Hai immediately greeted warmly, ¡°Qin Feng!¡± Before Qin Feng could say anything, Xu Hai continued, ¡°What are you doing here? Our homeroom teacher and classmates are at the Great Hall. A senior from Jiang University had come to give a lecture. Let¡¯s hurry over. If we¡¯re late, we¡¯ll miss out.¡± Xu Hai¡¯s voice was filled with excitement. He clearly admired Jiang University. The full name of Jiang University was actually Jiangnan Martial Arts University. It was one of the top ten martial arts academies in the entire Huaxia Federation. Moreover, it was the only martial arts academy in this province and was quite far away. Millions of students from Jiangnan Province wanted to enter this academy. In Qin Feng¡¯s previous life, one still had to work from the bottom after graduating from university.Meanwhile, if a martial artist who graduated from Jiang University wanted to enter politics, he would start as the second-in-command at a county level. On the other hand, if he wanted to do business, he would receive a large number of shares for free from a listed company. Lastly, if he joined the army, he would at least start as a lieutenant colonel. No explanations were needed. Students who graduated from Jiang University were at least Houtian-level martial artists. They could easily fight against a hundred other martial artists. In short, alumni from Jiang University were very strong. Hence, they could easily gain wealth and status. It was no surprise that countless geniuses would compete to enter this academy. ¡°Our homeroom teacher went as well?¡± Qin Feng was interested in the lecture, but he had to fill out the forms for reassessment as soon as possible. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve already checked the office earlier. The other teachers informed me about the lecture, so I came downstairs. By the way, how was your assessment?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t pass. I¡¯m preparing for the second round.¡± Qin Feng did not avoid the question. He answered honestly while shaking his head. ¡°Oh¡­ It¡¯s fine. Take your time. There¡¯s no rush. Anyway, let¡¯s go. We shouldn¡¯t miss out on a good opportunity.¡± Xu Hai¡¯s attitude also changed slightly. Regardless, he was not trying to look down on others. After finishing his sentence, he ran toward the Great Hall with his head lowered. Qin Feng did not waste any more time either. He followed closely from behind. Since he was going to retake the assessment, this lecture would certainly benefit him. ¡­ Fifteen minutes later, Qin Feng arrived at the Great Hall. After showing his student ID, the security guard at the entrance let him in. The place was packed. A young man in a different uniform was talking. Every time he said something, the students would take notes. Xu Hai said in a low voice, ¡°Qin Feng, come and sit here.¡± Then, he patted the seat beside him. Qin Feng nodded and sat beside him. Just as he sat down, Xu Hai said, ¡°Previously, Senior Li Fei only told us some basic information about Jiang University. The good stuff was barely mentioned. Oh right, the senior sister that you¡¯ve saved is here today. I reckon she¡¯ll go on stage later.¡± Upon mentioning that, Xu Hai¡¯s expression suddenly changed. It was as if he had said something wrong. He immediately stopped talking and looked a little embarrassed. Xu Hai smiled sheepishly. Clearly, he wanted to add something but was worried it would make things worse. As for Qin Feng, his heart suddenly contracted. A woman¡¯s figure flashed across his mind. She was beautiful, like a singular flower blooming in the snow. One would only dare to look at her from afar. This woman¡¯s name was Ye Shuang, a descendant of the Ye family. She could be considered wealthy. Qin Feng and her were not even on the same page. The incident was just a coincidence. When he was searching for a deserted training ground, he ran into her. Ye Shuang was trying to break through, but she failed and fell into a coma. Her body was in a critical state. Without any hesitation, Qin Feng carried her on his back and went to the nearest hospital. Fortunately, she survived. That was how he became her savior. Qin Feng thought he had done a good deed. However, the aftermath did not turn out as expected. When the Ye family found out, they immediately began investigating the young man. They did not even thank him. As the investigation turned out to be fruitless, the Ye family began interrogating and threatening Qin Feng. Basically, they did not believe the incident was a coincidence. In the end, Ye Shuang had to personally explain everything. Qin Feng managed to dodge a bullet and the Ye family compensated him with some money. Before ending the matter once and for all, the Ye family¡¯s elderlies gave Qin Feng a warning. Their words would forever be engraved in his heart. ¡°You¡¯re just a stray mutt on the ground. Ye Shuang is a phoenix in the sky. A good-for-nothing like you better not have any ulterior motives. Otherwise, you won¡¯t even know how you¡¯ve died.¡± Qin Feng was thoroughly humiliated! From that day onwards, he swore to become a powerful martial artist. The Ye family would definitely regret their actions. Chapter 9 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Those words caused the original Qin Feng to start practicing martial arts intensively. Of course, he did not expect to die from it and be replaced by someone else. Ye Shuang was indeed beautiful but based on Qin Feng¡¯s experience, good-looking women would be troublesome unless he was powerful. Hence, he was not interested. However, his action did not convince others. They would often advise him to just give up. When Ye Shuang started her first year of high school, she was already scouted by Jiang University. Now, her attribute points were three times higher than before. It was more than enough to pass the assessments. This was not unusual. Descendants from rich families often had professionals to teach them and would start training at a young age. In fact, they did not have to attend public elementary school. Only high school mattered as it provided various opportunities. Since the Ye family was wealthy, the scenario above applied to them. Ye Shuang had only been studying at Qingping High School for about six months. Despite that, everyone referred to her as a senior. ¡°I heard that our senior is about to become Xiantian-level. She¡¯ll probably become the youngest Xiantian master in the history of Jiangnan Province!¡± ¡°With her talent, she would most likely complete the full three years in Jiang University. So what if she becomes Xiantia-level?¡± ¡°Xiantian-level is nothing, but she¡¯s only seventeen years old this year!¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ comparing people is infuriating.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s stop talking about that. Pay attention to the martial arts lecture. We rarely come across such a good opportunity!¡± There were a lot of students in the auditorium. Naturally, some would whisper different topics. Qin Feng sat in the last row. Yesterday, it would have been difficult for him to see the podium from such a distance. However, things changed. Ever since his attributes skyrocketed, his eyesight also improved. He could see everything clearly. Qin Feng did not care about Ye Shuang personally, but he was interested in what she had to say. It had been several years since he transmigrated into this world. During these few years, he was unable to build status or wealth because of his background. Moreover, he only knew the basics of this world. Therefore, he wanted to learn more. With this thought in mind, he paid full attention and listened carefully. Shortly after, the lecturer began explaining the fundamentals of a martial artist. All the students were focused like curious babies. Just like that, an hour passed. Ye Shuang walked out from behind the scenes. Her appearance shocked the whole crowd. Minus Qin Feng, all the boys¡¯ eyes were glued to her. Ye Shuang went on stage. She did not take over and was more like an assistant. After two hours, they finally finished talking about the fundamentals of a martial artist. The lecture was very helpful and Qin Feng finally got a better grasp of this topic. Becoming a martial artist was actually quite simple. An individual only had to improve their attributes and pass universities¡¯ assessments. Of course, the qualifications were not easy to achieve. Martial artists were divided into primary, intermediate, and high-level. Similarly, martial arts academies also had evaluations. They were known as priority, important, ordinary, and wild-level. The original Qin Feng had signed up for an ordinary-level martial arts academy. Jiang University was important-level and there were only ten of them in this country. As for priority-level, there were only two. They were Tsinghua University and Peking University. In this entire world, merely eight universities were considered priority-level. As for wild-level, they were usually private academies. Since the requirements were low, many students wanted to try their luck. If a person wanted to become a martial artist, there was one more thing they needed to note. Even if one had sufficient attribute points, they would not be qualified unless they possess a high school diploma. Those without high school diplomas would also be treated poorly. In ordinary-level martial art academies, a student must achieve Houtian-level within three years. As for important-level academies, Xiantian-level was the requirement. For ordinary people, achieving Houtain-level before the age of thirty was considered impressive. Who knew important-level academies had such high standards. A Xiantian-level martial artist could definitely become a provincial governor before the age of fifty while a Houtian-level martial artist could become a city governor. To summarize, every student who graduated from important-level academies would become a powerhouse in the future. Compared to ordinary people, the gap was huge. Naturally, the mass would feel a sense of inferiority. Chapter 10 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The lecture was very rewarding. After it ended, everyone in the hall stood up and bowed. As the students were prepared to leave, a third-year homeroom teacher went on the stage and spoke into the microphone. ¡°All third-year students have to stay behind. The rest can leave.¡± With that being said, the first and second-year students left. Nobody wasted any time. They were very obedient. Besides, if they had a bad track record, it would be difficult for them to enter university. Five minutes later, only eight hundred students remained. These students had all applied for martial art universities this year. Of course, not everyone could be a martial artist. Hence, some had already given up. Otherwise, there would be more than eight hundred students. There were nine classes for third-year students. Qin Feng was from class six. His homeroom teacher had also gone on the podium to work on something. ¡°Qin Feng, are you going to take the second assessment or study literature? Actually, literature isn¡¯t so bad. You¡¯re smart, so I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll do well. Perhaps your future son can fulfill your wishes of becoming a martial artist instead,¡± said Xu Hai. Qin Feng did not listen to Xu Hai¡¯s words. He simply nodded politely and walked toward the podium. All eight hundred students had already taken their first assessment. When their teacher asked if they wanted to try another time, almost all of them were hesitant. They quickly shook their heads and chose to study literature. Some students were full of regret while others knew their limits. There were also some who actually stood a chance, but their family was too poor. Ultimately, they could only give up with a heavy heart. Although the workload for eight hundred students was a lot, the process was relatively simple. About six hundred students were already dealt with in less than ten minutes. Qin Feng stood in line and slowly moved to the front. When his homeroom teacher saw him, she muttered, ¡°Qin Feng, a fee of 300 coins is required for you to enroll in the literature course. Do you want to pay now or tomorrow?¡± In the homeroom teacher¡¯s eyes, there were at most one or two students in her class who had the potential to be admitted into a martial arts academy. She was not wrong. Those two students had indeed been accepted by Qingping Martial Arts University. Qin Feng was poor and talentless. Hence, she did not expect him to take the assessment again. Her predictions would be right again if only she had met him a day earlier. ¡°Teacher, I want to take the assessment again!¡± ¡°Okay, 300¡­ Wait¡­ What?¡± The teacher thought she had heard wrongly and was in disbelief. She immediately raised her head and stared at Qin Feng. ¡°I want to take the assessment again.¡± Qin Feng repeated in a reassuring tone. He knew what his teacher was thinking. ¡°Qin Feng¡­ There are some things that¡­ Can¡¯t be forced.¡± The teacher shook her head, trying to dissuade him. After being a teacher for so many years, she encountered plenty of students like Qin Feng. Unfortunately, her predictions for all of them were on the dot. They would be hopeful but still failed. Although the federal government gave everyone two chances, the first time pretty much determined the end results. ¡°Teacher, I have made up my mind.¡± Qin Feng understood his teacher was only looking out for him, but he could not possibly tell her the truth. So, he just acted confident. ¡°Uh¡­ Okay¡­ Okay!¡± The homeroom teacher shook her head again. Clearly, she would not be able to persuade the other party. Besides, this had nothing to do with her. Thus, she approved Qin Feng¡¯s request. She took out a pen and began writing. Just as she was about to fill in the form for Qin Feng to retake the assessment carried out by Qingping Martial Arts University, she was interrupted. ¡°Teacher, I don¡¯t want to apply for Qingping Martial Arts University.¡± ¡°Oh, then which university did you pick?¡± She was a little unhappy about being interrupted but quickly got over it. At the same time, she felt Qin Feng had some self-awareness. The young man probably knew he could not get into Qingping Martial Arts University. Hence, he chose a wild-level academy instead. ¡°Jiang University.¡± Qin Feng said indifferently. ¡°Jiang University? Qin Feng, you¡­¡± Qin Feng had surprised his homeroom teachers plenty of times today. It was not his intention. After all, she was the one filling out the forms. Thus, he could only repeat helplessly, ¡°Teacher, I want to apply for Jiangnan Martial Arts University.¡± ¡°What?!¡± Jiang University was one of the top ten academies in this country. The homeroom teacher immediately lost her composure. The surrounding students looked over after hearing her loud voice. ¡°What the f*ck? He wants to apply for Jiang University?¡± ¡°Who is he? Is he strong?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. If he was, he would not need to take the second assessment.¡± ¡°Is there something wrong with his brain? Does he really think he could get into Jiang University?¡± The students began discussing with each other. They thought a genius had appeared out of nowhere, but it was just Qin Feng. In the end, they labeled him as an idiot. The minimum requirement for Jiang University was to have at least ten points in each attribute.Basically, one needed to have at least a total of forty attribute points. Only a genius could achieve such a feat at age seventeen! If Qin Feng was a genius, everyone in school would already have known long ago. At this point, they could only think of him as a fool. Was he just trying to show off and impress the crowd? ¡°Huh? Junior Ye, I overheard that someone is applying for our school. Why don¡¯t we go over and see who it is? Maybe he¡¯s from a rich family. We could become acquaintances.¡± Senior Li Fei was attracted by the commotion. He became curious. ¡°Okay.¡± Ye Shuang nodded. After all, it would only take a few minutes to go over. The two of them walked into the noisy crowd. Chapter 11 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Senior Li!¡± ¡°Senior Ye!¡± The students greeted Li Fei and Ye Shuang with respect. Their attitude had completely changed in comparison to how they treated Qin Feng. Ye Shuang and Li Fei did not respond to their greetings. They only nodded. In public, they had to keep up their image. If they acted too arrogantly, their reputation would be ruined. Then, Li Fei asked, ¡°I heard that someone is applying for Jiang University. Who is it?¡± ¡°Senior Li, it¡¯s him.¡± One of the students pointed at Qin Feng. The latter was still standing in front of his homeroom teacher. Li Fei looked in the pointed direction. At first, he was confused. It was because he did not recognize this person. He took another glance and was even more confused. Qin Feng looked good, but he was clearly not from a rich family. Why would someone like him apply for Jiang University? Ye Shuang had the same thought. She mumbled, ¡°Him?¡± ¡°Junior Ye, do you know this person?¡± Li Fei, the Houtian-level martial artist, could not surpass his curiosity. ¡°Yes, he saved my life before.¡± Ye Shuang did not hide anything and immediately answered. ¡°Your savior? A student who can¡¯t even pass the first assessment? Interesting.¡± Li Fei was not exactly the kindest person. He was more of a martial arts fanatic and workaholic. After hearing Ye Shuang¡¯s words, his interest in Qin Feng was piqued. Another student opened his mouth and began explaining, ¡°Senior Li, his name is Qin Feng. He¡¯s in grade 12, class 6. He had failed the Qingping Martial Arts University¡¯s first assessment. I think he had just misspoken.¡± Upon hearing that, Li Fei¡¯s interest immediately dissipated. After all, Qin Feng had failed the Qingping Martial Arts University¡¯s assessment. How could he ever hope to enter Jiang University? Unless he intentionally concealed his strength or had received intense training from a grandmaster, he stood no chance. Li Fei analyzed the situation and thought the first possibility was impossible. Why would a regular person like him hide his talent? Anyone else would have shown off. The second possibility was also impossible. In conclusion, this student had probably hit his head or something. Perhaps he was trying to attract people¡¯s attention. Regardless, it was none of Li Fei¡¯s concerns and he could not be bothered anymore. The homeroom teacher suddenly spoke, ¡°Qin Feng, why don¡¯t you reconsider your choice?¡± Her face was pale. This situation even involved a genius from Jiang University. It was very awkward. She hoped that Qin Feng had merely misspoke. ¡°No, I want to apply for Jiang University!¡± Qin Feng was adamant. After he uttered that sentence, the whole place was in an uproar again! Everyone was mocking him! The homeroom did not care anymore. She said in a cold business-like tone, ¡°The registration fee is 1,000 coins.¡± Qin Feng did not want to waste any more time either. He had to rush home to see if there were new developments. Hence, he quickly swiped his bank card to pay for the fees. Once that was done, he turned around nonchalantly. Ye Shuang exchanged gazes with him. However, Qin Feng remained indifferent. Ye Shuang thought he was just pretending. At the same time, she felt helpless. Qin Feng was her savior and the Ye family had wronged him. She was not an unreasonable person. Thus, she really wanted to make up to him. Unfortunately, she did not have the chance. After hearing that he was going to send an application for Jiang University, an idea popped into her head. She took out a medicine bottle and said, ¡°This is a first-grade blood pill. It¡¯ll help you tremendously for the second assessment.¡± Her voice echoed throughout the hall. Some students had no idea what was happening. They began discussing among themselves. ¡°F*ck, what¡¯s their relationship?¡± ¡°Ten blood pills? That¡¯s worth 100,000 federation coins!¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t Senior Ye take notice of me?¡± ¡°If I had ten blood pills, I wouldn¡¯t have failed the first assessment.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so envious!¡± Most of the students were jealous. The news of Qin Feng being Ye Shuang¡¯s savior began to spread. Everything started to make more sense. ¡°So that¡¯s what happened.¡± ¡°If only I was the one who saved her¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s lucky.¡± In any case, Ye Shuang was simply returning the favor. Everyone thought Qin Feng would accept the pills gratefully. Unexpectedly, he said, ¡°Senior Ye, please make way.¡± Those words shocked the entire crowd. Chapter 12 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The students were appalled. How could Qin Feng talk to Senior Ye Shuang like that? An ordinary person would not have the courage. Ye Shuang was like the head of a country. Everyone wanted to get on her good side. Not only was Qin Feng ungrateful, but he was also really arrogant. Did he hate her? If he was someone powerful and rich, then he could act this way. However, he was a nobody! ¡°Okay.¡± Ye Shuang was a Houtian-level martial artist. Her family was also wealthy. Basically, she was not losing anything. The rejection did not make her feel awkward. After replying with one word, she put away the bottle of medicine. Her expression was calm. It was as if nothing had happened. Still, how could Qin Feng refuse? He was not even qualified to be a martial artist yet. His decision did not seem wise at all. Li Fei had the same thought but once again, this matter had nothing to do with him. Besides, he had seen countless people who value their pride over anything else. It was their life and they could do whatever they wished with it. Shortly after, Li Fei and Ye Shuang left. Qin Feng had left a huge impression on everyone. Nobody expected him to pass Jiang University¡¯s assessment. Rumors about Qin Feng angering Ye Shuang also began to spread. The higher-ups were furious but they did not punish Qin Feng for the time being. Otherwise, people would think it was an order from Ye Shuang. If that happened, the Ye family would blame the school¡¯s principal and things would only get worse. Ye Shuang was talented and had a good background. One word from her could immediately ruin the principal¡¯s life. Hence, the higher-ups could only stop the students from gossiping. This matter was then resolved without being blown out of proportion. ¡­ Qin Feng took the bus back to his old house. He did not reject Ye Shuang¡¯s offer out of spite. Rather, it was because he already had help. To him, those pills were useless. Even if he took it, the students would still gossip. Moreover, he was confident in his own abilities. Entering Jiang University was only a matter of time. If he had accepted Ye Shuang¡¯s help, the university may not believe in his abilities. There was also a high chance the Ye family would misunderstand things again and cause him more problems. Again, Qin Feng was not holding a grudge against Ye Shuang. He simply wanted to obtain more power first. Words without actions were pointless. In fact, it would only cause embarrassment. ¡­ ¡®I have to think of a way to learn some cultivation techniques.¡¯ Qin Feng began thinking to himself while he was on the bus. According to Li Fei¡¯s lecture, Qi and blood value were very important to martial artists. Based on those two terms, a normal person would have around fifty points. On the other hand, the lowest-level martial artist had at least one hundred points. A martial artist could be divided into nine sub-levels. [ Qi and blood value points ] [ Level 1: 100 ] [ Level 2: 200 ] [ Level 3: 500 ] [ Level 4: 800 ] [ Level 5: 1000 ] [ Level 6: 2000 ] [ Level 7: 5000 ] [ Level 8: 8000 ] [ Level 9: 9900 ] Cultivation was linked to Qi and blood value. It was the only way to increase it. There were many ways and techniques to cultivate. A person had to study diligently, practice, take pills, and follow experts¡¯ guidance. The most important thing when it came to cultivation was the method. Without proper cultivation methods, martial artists would move at a snail¡¯s pace. Even if an individual studied diligently and practiced for ten years, they would be surpassed within a month by someone with proper cultivation methods. Martial artists needed to know how to absorb energy into their Qi and blood. For example, if Qin Feng had a proper cultivation method, then the spiritual fish he ate would increase his attribute points by triple the original amount. Unfortunately, the nutrients were not completely refined. If Qin Feng wanted to stand out in the second assessment, he had to be ten times better than the others. Qin Feng insisted on entering a famous academy because he wanted to gain more information. Perhaps that could help him solve the old house¡¯s mysteries. Moreover, the old house had a limit in the form of cooldowns. If he enrolled in a famous academy, he would regularly gain endless benefits such as social status, wealth, and power. Moreover, he barely knew anything about martial artists. Needless to say, knowledge was extremely important. At first, he thought only attribute points were important. However, after today¡¯s lecture, he learned about the importance of cultivation techniques. Even if the old house provided him with many items, he could not fully make use of them in his current state. Qin Feng had to think long-term. Nobody became a grandmaster by just swallowing pills. Simple meditation was also not enough. To Qin Feng, an expert martial artist needed to be strong and experienced. Just one or the other was not enough. Both were required. Besides, if he entered Jiang University, they were not going to stop him from returning home. He could get the best of both worlds! (AN: When the old mansion is upgraded, it will have teleportation and migration functions. For now, please be patient. It¡¯s not fun when everything is served on a silver platter, right?) Chapter 13 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Creak.¡± Qin Feng pushed open the old house¡¯s door. The sound of wood rubbing against each other could be heard. It seemed like nothing had changed since his last visit. ¡°Ding Dong! House owner experience +1 (3/10)¡± Qin Feng could not help but ask, ¡°System, can you answer me?¡± After a moment of silence, he gave up. Then, he began thinking to himself, ¡®Why did I gain experience for just coming home? I haven¡¯t done anything, right? Last time, I gained experience because I fished from the Myriad World Pond and picked up a pill from another world.¡¯ It was really strange. The system did not really explain anything. Based on what Qin Feng heard earlier, he was seven points away from leveling up. Once he leveled up, would the old house follow suit? By then, would a conversation function be activated? If Qin Feng had to guess, this old house probably mutated because of the system. He kept wondering why he gained experience by simply returning home. The system felt similar to those in games. Maybe it was something like daily check-in. There should be certain rewards for each day in addition to the experience points. This was Qin Feng¡¯s conclusion. He could not think of anything else. ¡­ At noon, Qin Feng sat by the pond and began fishing again. He should be able to catch something ordinary. After all, there was a seven days cooldown. After an hour, he stood up and headed to the storeroom instead. All he found was firewood. Qin Feng then went to look at the other rooms. Everything seemed perfectly normal. In the end, Qin Feng decided to cook some food. He made a simple meat dish with some vegetables and placed it on the dining table. Ever since his attribute points increased, so did his appetite. Normally, two bowls of rice would be enough to fill him. However, today, he ate three times the regular amount. Once Qin Feng was done eating, he began working out. After warming up, he did some push-ups, pull-ups, and running with weights. The effects of such activities were minimal, but it was better than nothing. Qin Feng took out his phone and began searching for other ways to exercise on the internet. In this world, things were a little different. Searching for almost anything was easy, except when it came to martial arts. The information available was basic and had no value. Occasionally, some martial artists would be willing to reveal some valuable information, but they would be very vague about it. Qin Feng felt that it was strange. This world already had plenty of skilled martial artists. Why did the federal government still try to censor matters related to martial arts? Was the public unaware of something? It was probably something that would cause a mass panic if publicized. Of course, this was only a guess. Nothing was guaranteed. Nonetheless, Qin Feng¡¯s desire to learn martial arts just kept growing! Only those who were strong could stand on top of the world. In a blink of an eye, it was nighttime. A crescent moon could be seen high up in the skies. As a martial artist, Qin Feng needed to be disciplined. Hence, he took a nice hot bath and went to bed at nine o¡¯clock. The moonlight shone through the window and onto Qin Feng¡¯s body. A still shadow was formed. Suddenly, the shadow moved! It sat down cross-legged and appeared to be absorbing the moon¡¯s essence. Time slowly passed. Around midnight, something strange happened. The shadow actually ran away! It seemed to have a will on its own! Qin Feng was still sleeping soundly. He had no idea what took place. ¡­ At a certain martial arts temple, the shadow was hiding somewhere near a room. The monk who was on sweeping duty did not notice it. This shadow did not move at all and only stared at the monk. Was it waiting for him to leave? Ten minutes later, the monk had finished his duties. He closed and locked the door before leaving. As he left, the shadow quickly entered. It stood before the bookshelves with countless scriptures. This place was actually the Shaolin Martial Arts Scripture Depository. People all over the world were interested in the contents of those scriptures. The Shaolin Temple was filled with numerous experts. Not a single thief dared to challenge them. They could only look at the treasures and sigh silently. No one expected a shadow to trespass this heavily guarded place. After all, a shadow was not a living creature nor was it a matter or object. It was merely an area of darkness that formed when the light was blocked by something. Thus, if someone said a shadow was acting on its own, others would laugh and ridicule them. Chapter 14 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The shadow had been searching for more than two hours. It found a scripture named ¡°Shurangama Sutra¡± and there was a chapter titled, Absolute Art, Nine Yang Divine Technique. Without wasting any time, the shadow immediately swallowed the scripture. A devouring sound could be heard. ¡°Plop!¡± The Shaolin monks were immediately alerted. They unlocked the door and charged in. All the monks wore yellow robes and were holding sticks. Their eyes were fierce as they searched every corner of the room. However, they were too late. The shadow summoned a void and escaped. It had already returned to Qin Feng¡¯s old mansion. The Shaolin monks began to discuss among themselves. ¡°Is something missing?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Make sure to check everything.¡± ¡°Senior brother, this Shurangama Sutra had fallen off the bookshelf. I think it¡¯s the source of the sound.¡± After searching, the group of monks concluded that no one had broken in. Nobody could leave without a single trace in just a few seconds. Moreover, nothing was lost. The monks let out a slight sigh of relief. Regardless, they still double-checked before leaving. No one knew that a precious treasure had been stolen by a shadow. ¡­ When the shadow returned to Qin Feng¡¯s body, the system¡¯s notification could be heard in his head. ¡°Ding Dong! Your Shadow has stolen the martial arts world¡¯s most valuable treasure [ Nine Yang Divine Art ] from the Shaolin Temple.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +1 (4/10)¡± ¡°After seven days, your shadow can steal treasures again!¡± Qin Feng did not wake up after hearing the notification. He thought it was a dream. The next morning, when Qin Feng opened his eyes, he found an ancient scroll beside his pillow. There were four small characters on it that looked like some kind of seal. At that moment, Qin Feng was shocked. Then, he remembered about last night¡¯s ¡°dream¡±! ¡°What the f*ck? Is this the function of the master bedroom? A person¡¯s shadow will steal treasures for them if they sleep here? What happened to this house? I¡­¡± Qin Feng was speechless. First, he got a spiritual fish from the Myriad World Pond. Then, the storeroom turned into an otherworldly dumpster. Now, his shadow could steal treasures. Everything about this house was a mystery. At the same time, Qin Feng looked forward to what would happen next. He had plenty of questions, but no answers. It would be good if he could level up and communicate with the system. Anyway, Qin Feng spent some time thinking about the new function. Yesterday, he was desperate for more information about martial arts. Hence, the shadow chose to steal the scripture. The explanation was rather simple. ¡®Will the shadow steal according to my desires every time? Could it die? Where did it get this scripture?¡¯ While he was speculating, a delivery van approached his house. It was eight o¡¯clock in the morning. The van came to drop off some basic martial arts equipment. Qin Feng trusted this delivery company, but he was still pleasantly surprised when they arrived so quickly. He moved everything to the courtyard. Then, he went to eat breakfast. A martial artist needed to be well nourished. Skipping meals was not advisable. When practicing martial arts, a lot of energy would be consumed. If a person did not have enough, they would end up harming their body. After finishing his breakfast, Qin Feng sat in the courtyard on an armchair and began reading the scripture. Ten minutes later, he came to a conclusion! He did not understand anything! Learning a divine technique with just one glance? That was a lie told by most online novels! This so-called divine technique was written in an ancient style. Qin Feng tried to decipher it, but he could only recognize four or five words. Clearly, that was not enough. There was another problem. Even if he understood the content, he did not know the proper way to cultivate it. Therefore, after an agonizing ten minutes, he gave up! Shortly after, he felt depressed. This scripture was considered a treasure in the martial arts world. Not being able to learn the technique was regretful. Unfortunately, it was really impossible for him. At the moment, he was like a headless chicken without any leads. After contemplating, Qin Feng decided not to give up completely. He kept trying to cultivate this technique. Just like that, a day passed. Today, Qin Feng gained one experience point. In total, he had five points. If he obtained something from the storeroom tomorrow, he would be able to obtain another point. Adding on the daily point, it would sum up to seven. Then, he only needed to sit still and wait for three more days to pass before the system would be ready for an upgrade. Since Qin Feng had no idea how to cultivate the godly technique, he put aside the scripture temporarily. Besides, it was pointless for him to stay anxious. At night, Qin Feng slept soundly in his bedroom. Chapter 15 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the morning, a rooster crowed at the top of its lungs. Qin Feng immediately woke up and rushed to the storeroom. He did not care if his appearance was unkempt and began searching the place. An hour passed. Qin Feng had checked the whole place thrice, but could not find anything. This confused him and he frowned. According to the system, the cooldown should only be three days. Today was the third day, so why was he unable to find anything? After thinking for a while, he remembered a crucial detail. When he picked up the pill, it was around eight o¡¯clock at night. Was the cooldown strictly seventy-two hours? Qin Feng nodded thoughtfully and left the storeroom. His guess was probably right and he decided to return at eight o¡¯clock in the evening. ¡­ ¡°7:55 p.m¡­ 5 minutes left.¡± Qin Feng was getting impatient. He almost went crazy. Today, he basically did nothing but wait around. The daily point was already awarded. Currently, he was sitting at six out of ten points.Only four more points were needed to level him. Five minutes later, Qin Feng glanced at his phone and shouted, ¡°Finally!¡± Then, he dashed to the storeroom. When Qin Feng reached the door, he stopped and took a deep breath. Subsequently, he clapped his hands together and prayed, ¡°Please give me something good!¡± After a series of superstitious prayers, Qin Feng opened the storeroom¡¯s door. All he saw was some firewood. ¡°Is it still not time?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He actually felt a bit scared. After being the underdog for so long, he really wanted to rise up. What if fate was playing a cruel trick on him? It was natural for him to be concerned. ¡°Huh?¡± While Qin Feng was looking around, he accidentally stepped on something. It felt a little disgusting. He frowned and slightly moved his left foot away. There was a snow-white jade slip. Qin Feng instantly bent down to pick it up. ¡°Ding Dong! Congratulations to the host for obtaining [ High-level Martial Art ¨C Explosive Steps ].¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Foreign world¡¯s rubbish dump cooldown time: 3 days.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +2 (8/10)¡± The moment Qin Feng picked up the jade slip, he could hear three notifications from the system. ¡°2 experience points?¡± Qin Feng was puzzled. He had no idea what happened, but gaining extra points was a good thing. Thus, he did not think too much about it. He stared at the jade slip in his hand and began to ponder for a long time. Another awkward situation had occurred. The young man had no idea how to use this thing. First, it was the Nine Yang Divine Technique, now this Explosive Steps. These two skills could increase his strength right away but at the moment, they were basically trash! ¡°F*ck! Can¡¯t you give me an instruction manual? I¡¯m going to leave a bad review.¡± Compared to the fish and pill, cultivation methods for martial arts were unnecessarily complicated. After half an hour of research, there were still no results. ¡°All I can do is wait for the system to upgrade and see what changes!¡± Qin Feng went into his room and climbed onto the bed. He tossed and turned around before finally falling asleep. ¡­ The next day, Qin Feng stood in the courtyard to clear his mind. In the afternoon, he worked out by punching a sandbag. Thanks to the training, he could feel the changes in his body. Additionally, his strength had definitely increased. With just a dozen punches, the sandbag was destroyed. The sandbag he had was actually very durable. However, if it was destroyed just like that, one could imagine Qin Feng¡¯s power. Once Qin Feng had finished practicing, he went to take a nice bath. The daily experience point was already awarded. Qin Feng only needed one more point to upgrade the system. He felt extremely nervous. The upgrade might not provide him with any answers. What if it became worse instead? Fortunately, Qin Feng was a headstrong person. Moreover, he was too tired to think after the intense training and soon fell asleep. While he was sleeping, the training equipment in the courtyard that was destroyed underwent some changes. Pieces of the sandbag began shining and it patched itself up. The wooden stakes bent into a different shape. As for the training mannequin, something also happened to it. It was a really mysterious sight. ¡­ The next morning, Qin Feng woke up after sleeping for less than six hours. The sky was still quite dark. Nonetheless, he quickly washed up, cooked, and waited for today¡¯s upgrade. When Qin Feng passed by the courtyard, he did not notice the sandbag and training mannequin staring at him. It was as if they had intelligence and wanted to take revenge for yesterday. Fortunately, Qin Feng had no plans to train today. He just wanted to wait for the system to level up. If he had stepped onto the training ground, he would have been completely destroyed. Since Qin Feng¡¯s attributes had increased greatly, he could feel that something was wrong. However, he would never guess that his training equipment had mutated. In the end, he just carried on with his daily life. Chapter 16 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Qin Feng had his lunch around twelve-thirty in the afternoon. Just as he was about to put the food in his mouth, the long-awaited system¡¯s notification was heard. ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +1 (10/10)¡± ¡°Ding Dong! The system is upgrading!¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Upgrade completed: 10%!¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Upgrade completed: 50%!¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Upgrade completed: 99%!¡± ¡°Ding Dong! The system has been upgraded successfully!¡± ¡°Ding Dong! The attribute panel has been activated.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! The ancestral house¡¯s functions have been activated.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! The function panel has been activated.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! The communication system has been activated.¡± ¡­ Qin Feng immediately put down his bowl and chopsticks. He was stunned. The communication system had finally been activated. Shortly after, he asked, ¡°System, are you there?¡± ¡°Young man, what took you so long?¡± The voice sounded very lonely. Qin Feng felt that something was wrong. Based on other online novels, systems were usually divided into three types. They were either stoic, calm, or direct. Main characters would very rarely encounter a frisky type but clearly, this applied to Qin Feng. This type of system was usually a scam. They would trick the host one way or another. Qin Feng began to have a headache. Before he could react, the system talked again. ¡°Do you know how long I¡¯ve waited for you to activate the communication system?¡± All the flowers and grass almost withered. How did I end up with a host like you?¡± The system was already berating him. However, Qin Feng had always been a loner. Nobody really spoke to him. Hence, having a chatterbox system did not seem too bad. As long as it assisted him, nothing else really mattered. Just as Qin Feng was about to speak, the system¡¯s voice continued, ¡°Forget it. Let¡¯s just settle important matters first. If you have any questions, ask them now.¡± This caught Qin Feng off guard. He was stunned and fell silent. At this moment, he was like a mute person. His gaze wandered outside and he stared at the scenery. It made him calm and a little happy. When Qin Feng did not respond, the chatterbox system became anxious. After all, it had been trapped for a million years. This young man was the first living person it had met after a long time. Thus, it kept talking. You have two martial arts techniques in your hands. Aren¡¯t you curious? Host, let¡¯s chat. Do you want to know all the functions of this room? Okay, I admit defeat! Answer me!¡± The system finally stopped with its cocky attitude. Qin Feng slowly opened his mouth and said, ¡°So, what functions were upgraded? I usually only receive one experience point but yesterday, two were awarded. Also, how do I cultivate those martial arts techniques?¡± A series of questions were asked all at once. Luckily, this system was a chatterbox, so it did not mind. ¡°First of all, this upgrade had unlocked four functions. First, you can access your attributes panel freely. Secondly, you can now check all the functions of this old house. Thirdly, you have access to the function panel and finally, we are able to communicate. Host, do you want to check your attributes?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Qin Feng answered without any hesitation. A virtual data panel promptly appeared before his eyes. [ Host: Qin Feng ] [ Age: 17 ] [ Strength: 9.1 ] [ Physique: 17 ] [ Agility: 7.2 ] [ Spirit: 18 ] [ Total: 51.3 ] [ Qi And Blood Value: 95 ] [ Internal Force Value: 80 ] [ Fire Attribute: 3 ] ¡­ Upon seeing that, Qin Feng was quite surprised. He had not done much in the past two days, but his attributes had increased by a bit. It probably had something to do with the fish and pill. Moreover, there were two new attributes. Both of them were linked to his Qi and blood value. According to the measurement of a martial artist¡¯s sub-level, a hundred points equal level one. Qin Feng had almost reached this level. He did not really understand the internal force value but with the system around, there was nothing to be worried about. ¡°Ding Dong! Do you want to check the panel related to this ancestral house?¡± The system asked another question. ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Feng replied instantly [ Strongest God-Level Ancestral House ] [ 1: Myriad World Pond (Level 1) ] [ 2: Otherworldly Dump (Level 1) ] [ 3: Hack Shadow (Level 1) ] [ 4: Special Training Field (Level 1) ] [ 5: 6 hours 34 minutes and 54 seconds. ] [ 6: To be unlocked. ] [ 7: To be unlocked. ] ¡­ [ 99: To be unlocked. ] [ 100: To be unlocked. ] ¡­ Originally, Qin Feng thought the number of abilities this old house had was tied to the number of rooms. It seemed like he was wrong. Based on the panel¡¯s data, hundreds of abilities had yet to be unlocked. Unfortunately, he was restricted at the moment. Qin Feng then shifted his attention to the new function panel. What was its purpose? He accessed it. [ Myriad World Pond ] [ Level: 1 ] [ Treasure Value: 1 ] [ Special Value: 1 ] ¡­ [ Otherworldly Dump ] [ Level: 1 ] [ Power: 1 ] [ Attraction Value: 1 ] ¡­ [ Hack Shadow ] [ Level: 1 ] [ Theft Value: 1 ] [ Snatch Value: 1 ] ¡­ [ Special Training Field ] [ Level: 1 ] [ Breakthrough Value: 1 ] [ Advance Value: 1 ] ¡­ Upon seeing that. Qin Feng frowned and fell into deep thought. The descriptions were so vague that he did not understand! Chapter 17 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The system could tell what the young man was thinking based on his expression. It began explaining and Qin Feng slowly gained a new understanding of his old house. For example, what could be fished from the Myriad World Pond depended on the special value. As for the treasure value, it referred to the creature¡¯s quality. Currently, the creatures obtainable from the pond were relatively low-level. As the level increased, the variety and quality would follow suit. Qin Feng could even fish out divine dragons. However, the quality would only be determined once the creature exited the pond. It could be a rainbow or ice-fire dragon. Basically, each creature had its own unique characteristics. The Otherworldly Dump had power and attraction value. Power was self-explanatory and it applied to the items. As for attraction value, it worked like an automatic filter. Higher level attraction value had greater chances of bringing in better items. As for the Hack Shadow, it consisted of theft and snatch values. Theft value determined the shadow¡¯s victim. Meanwhile, snatch value was related to the victim¡¯s strength. A victim with only one point would not be strong at all. If Qin Feng raised the shadow¡¯s level, it could even steal from a saint. Special Training Field was the latest ability. Qin Feng had not even tried it yet. Based on the system¡¯s explanation, his chances of breaking through would increase if he trained on the field. He could also improve and perfect his techniques. In short, it would be like having a martial arts master by his side. Of course, leveling these abilities would not be easy. If Qin Feng was desperate to level a certain ability, he could actually do it by spending coins! When the system explained this part, Qin Feng was flabbergasted. He only had a few hundred coins left in his bank account and one hundred thousand was needed for a singular level. ¡°F*ck! These systems are so deceptive!¡± One hundred thousand federation coins? With that amount, he could instantly buy a house in the city. A normal person would only earn five hundred to one thousand coins per month. The amount needed to level up was simply astronomical. Besides, what if the price increased as the levels became higher? In the future, would it cost two hundred thousand coins per level? Or three hundred thousand? Maybe even a million? ¡°That¡¯s actually right. So, what do you think?¡± said the system thoughtfully. ¡°¡­¡± The price would increase whenever an ability¡¯s level had the number ¡°5¡± in it. This could be considered an investment. Qin Feng tried not to think too much about it. For powerful martial artists, earning coins was actually not that hard. For instance, if Qin Feng was successfully admitted into Jiang University, the school would award him fifty thousand coins. Different sums of coins would also be given according to the student¡¯s grades. An ¡°S¡± grade would net him two hundred thousand federation coins. In order to attract talents, Jiang University would also make a ranking list every year. The top fifty new students would be rewarded with federation coins. Those in the top ten would obtain pills and weapons. As for the top three, there were even more lucrative prizes. Qin Feng did not care about the pills and weapons. He already had an indispensable mansion. Only the prize money was important! Still, those pills and weapons could be sold for money. Of course, Qin Feng had no plans to sell anything that was obtained from his mansion. They were extremely precious. Moreover, it was too risky. What if someone found out about his secret? Things might turn ugly. In conclusion, he definitely had to enter Jiang University! There was no other way for him to earn coins. It was not as if he could go around killing people and robbing their belongings, right? Even if he was willing, he would be caught at once. Then, his life would be over. Qin Feng was a low-profile type of person. Before he had absolute strength and power, revealing his secrets would be suicidal. There was also another problem. If he entered Jiang University, would it be troublesome for him to travel back and forth every day? Just as he was thinking, the system opened its mouth. ¡°This house has a teleportation system. It can teleport you back once a day from anywhere and at any time. However, the cooldown period is 24 hours. Young man, use it wisely. Now, go earn some money and pay up! Leave the house chores to me!¡± If the system¡¯s body was not holographic, Qin Feng would have beaten it up. What nonsense! He had to go out and earn money while the system was just a housekeeper? F*ck! Chapter 18 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Plop!¡± ¡°What the f*ck? He just knelt down? What a loser!¡± In the courtyard, Qin Feng was sent flying by the mannequin that had become sentient. The system could not help but laugh. At the same time, notifications sounded in Qin Feng¡¯s mind. ¡°Ding Dong! Physique +2¡± ¡°Qi and blood value +3¡± ¡°Please challenge the [ Rookie-Training Mannequin ] again in another 24 hours.¡± ¡­ Qin Feng felt helpless. This mannequin was only considered rookie-level? It was hard to accept such a reality. However, other martial artists would be thrilled to be in his position. Earning attribute points by being beaten up was a fantastic trade-off. It was too simple! The majority of martial artists could only increase their points by a little bit within a year. On the other hand, Qin Feng gained everything in mere seconds. Besides, what if Qin Feng defeated the mannequin? His attribute points would definitely sky-rocket. This old mansion was like a treasure that could only be obtained in dreams. Unfortunately, Qin Feng was acting ungrateful. If anyone saw it, they would be fuming. Ten minutes later, Qin Feng recovered some of his energy. He stared at the mannequin. ¡°Ding Dong! Strength +0.1¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Strength +0.1¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Strength +0.1¡± Although they were only minor increases, everything adds up. Moreover, Qin Feng was not considered a certified martial artist yet. It was good enough. Just like that, he had gained ¡°1.5¡± points in strength. The mannequin went on the offensive and Qin Feng fell to the ground again! He stood up and decided to practice using the wooden stakes instead. Normally, the wooden stake would only be used to train his lower body. Now, it could also help increase his agility. Seven wooden stakes shrunk and stuck themselves to the ground. All of them stayed still. Qin Feng swiftly stepped on the first wooden stake and moved on to the second one. All of a sudden, the third wooden stake burrowed slightly deeper into the ground. Just as Qin Feng was about to step on it, a sharp needle appeared. If he was careless, the needle would pierce through the soles of his feet. Qin Feng avoided it by stepping on another wooden stake at lightning speed. ¡°Ding Dong! Agility +0.1¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Agility +0.1¡± ¡°Ding Dong! Agility +0.1¡± ¡­ This training method was not too bad. Qin Feng sat on the ground and fell into deep thoughts. He did not feel as pathetic as before. Then, he began running through some calculations. In the future, he would be able to increase a certain amount of strength, agility, and physique every day. The second assessment was in twenty days. If he kept practicing like this, he would gain at least thirty-five to forty points by then. It was a terrifying rate. Other people would definitely be shocked. ¡°Do you actually think that you¡¯re strong?¡± Just as Qin Feng was thinking to himself, the system intercepted. It had been laughing at him all this while. Now, it suddenly sounded like a peerless expert. Qin Feng was confused. After all, a beginner with forty attribute points could be considered a monster. He was not trying to act cocky. All he wanted was to feel better. The system¡¯s words were quite harsh. ¡°I don¡¯t have all the data in this world, so let¡¯s just talk about Jiangnan Province. Currently, the strongest martial artist around your age has a total of 500 attribute points. That person is also only six months older than you. Furthermore, more than 100 of your peers have three-digit points. Now, think carefully. Are you really strong?¡± Qin Feng felt a little deflated. Throughout his life, he had always been ridiculed. Was it wrong to celebrate small achievements? Regardless, the system was not trying to be malicious. Hence, Qin Feng took its words as a reminder. Just as he was about to say ¡°thank you¡±, the talkative system suddenly changed its tone. ¡°A new ability has been unlocked. Hurry up and use it. You¡¯ll get some experience points. If I level up, I¡¯ll also gain more abilities.¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes were filled with doubt. Was the lonely tone he heard at the start fake? So far, this system just kept annoying him. Qin Feng complained in his heart but quickly moved on. He followed the system and entered his old house. At the same time, there was a notification. ¡°Ding Dong! Special Training Field cooldown time: 24 hours.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +1 (1/20)¡± ¡­ At night, a nervous-looking man slowly climbed up a mountain. He began to dig up the soil with his bare hands. In less than five minutes, he had made a small mud pit. The man positioned himself in the pit and took a deep breath. After that, the soil that had been dug up began to automatically move, covering him. A wave of scorching flames appeared from the man¡¯s body and everything returned to normal. It was as if nothing had happened. This mysterious man had used a technique called Turtle Breath, making it impossible to find him! Chapter 19 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Inside the study room, Qin Feng bent down and lit a candle. The room became brighter and notification sounds could be heard. ¡°Ding Dong! Congratulations to the host for unlocking [ Study Room ].¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained martial arts experience points +100¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained martial arts experience points +100¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained martial arts experience points +100¡± ¡­ At first, Qin Feng did not know what to do with this room. After the prompts, he gained a better understanding. As long as he read a book in the room, he would receive a certain amount of martial arts experience points. Best of all, he did not have to understand the content. These martial arts points were extremely useful. If Qin Feng wanted to learn martial arts techniques, he would need someone to teach him. Then, he would need to spend a lot of time cultivating. About three years were needed for a talented person to learn one technique. Qin Feng would probably need twenty years to learn the Nine Yang Divine Technique. This was not an exaggeration. At this rate, he would be a later bloomer. It was not ideal as countless people had already become expert martial artists at his age. With the martial arts experience points, Qin Feng could learn it instantly. Naturally, he wanted to stay in the study room for as long as possible. With a certain amount of experience points, Qin Feng could also become an expert martial artist. He did not need to fight monsters to level up. Of course, nothing was easy in this world. Three hours later, Qin Feng no longer heard any notifications regarding martial arts experience points. ¡°Ding Dong! Study Room cooldown time: 15 days.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +1 (2/20)¡± ¡°Time is already up?¡± Qin Feng felt like someone had poured cold water on his head. He was slightly disappointed. However, he quickly brushed it off and said, ¡°System, check my total martial arts experience points.¡± ¡°Total martial arts experience points: 6,700.¡± Qin Feng then checked how many points were needed to learn martial arts techniques. [ Nine Yang Divine Technique ]: 0/10,000 [ Explosive Steps ]: 0/1000 Based on the data, Qin Feng decided to put the Nine Yang Divine Technique aside for now. Then, he quickly put his points into ¡°Explosive Steps¡±. A notification sound could be heard again. ¡°Ding Dong! Congratulations to the host for learning [ High-level Martial Art ¨C Explosive Steps ].¡± ¡°Explosive Steps (normal): A movement skill that relies on explosive force within the body. Can increase your speed.¡± Then, a step-by-step learning method flashed through Qin Feng¡¯s mind. Qin Feng immediately went to the courtyard and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes, his aura had changed. He muttered, ¡°Explosive steps.¡± In a blink of an eye, Qin Feng disappeared. Only an afterimage was left. His body was already five meters away from the original spot. This technique was definitely worthy to be called high-level. It could be used offensively or defensively. For instance, Qin Feng could use it to kill an adult man in one blow by striking specific vitals. On the other hand, if he was in a bad position, he could easily escape. ¡°Lingyun? It¡¯s Lingyun¡¯s Aura! Host, something good is happening!¡± The talkative system seemed to have discovered something. It sounded anxious and excited at the same time. ¡°Lingyun? What¡¯s that¡± Qin Feng was puzzled. He had never even heard of that word before. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the specifics. Basically, you can use it to speed up this old house¡¯s mutation. Supposedly, the next level would take a couple of months. However, if you can master this power, it could be done within a month. Isn¡¯t that great?¡± The system was getting jittery. It was as if the ¡°Lingyun Aura¡± would disappear at any moment. Qin Feng did not waste any time and followed the system¡¯s advice. It may be talkative, but it would never sabotage him. Apparently, he needed to go somewhere. This old house had already recognized Qin Feng as its owner, so he was not worried about leaving it. No one would discover anything even if they broke in. Before he left, Qin Feng upgraded ¡°Explosive Steps¡± two more times. That technique had a total of five levels. They were normal, elite, master, grandmaster, and perfect. The required amount of points were one thousand, two thousand, three thousand, six thousand, and twelve thousand. Each time, the points were doubled. Originally, Qin Feng had about six thousand martial arts experience points. It was enough to upgrade the technique to master-level. After leveling up, he gave it a try. By using one-third of his strength, he could instantly cover a distance of ten meters. The lethality of this technique was also extremely terrifying. If other martial artists were not careful, they could easily die in Qin Feng¡¯s hands! ¡­ The mountain behind the village was full of trees and weeds. No one cared about this area. At this place, a great battle occurred. There were more than ten men with hexagram badges pinned on their chests. They attacked a simple man whose body was covered in mud all at once. The man did not know his own abilities but when he punched the ground, hundreds of cracks immediately appeared. Some attackers who were careless fell into the cracks. Before they could climb out, the ground closed up. The man covered in mud did not want to continue fighting and ran up the mountain. However, a huge fire dragon collided with him head-on. It sent the man flying for more than a hundred meters. The surrounding trees were all damaged by the impact. As the man landed on the ground, a loud ¡°thud¡± could be heard. Since this happened a certain distance away from the village, no one heard anything. Chapter 20 - The Assassination of an Earth Expert Chapter 20 The Assassination of an Earth Expert ¡°Fire Ghost, I wasn¡¯t trying to provoke you.¡± The simple man lying on the ground stared coldly at the red-robed man who was not too far away. He spoke as if he was talking to himself. ¡°You¡¯ve guarded the desolated cave for 10 years. I won¡¯t kill you, but leave the things behind for me.¡± The red-robed man did not let his guard down. He slowly got closer to the simple man. In response to the red-robbed man¡¯s words, the simple man continued to stare at him with a pair of cold eyes. He was not prepared to answer him at all. Even though he stayed silent, the red-robed man spoke again. ¡°You¡¯re actually quite admirable. You dared to defy the taboo of all martial artists and found a way to enter the desolated cave¡¯s fifth level, all without your superiors knowing. Moreover, you obtained many strange treasures. If you have focused and cultivated for at least 5 years, you¡¯ll definitely become one of the Federation¡¯s representatives. No one would dare to make a move against you. Unfortunately, you¡¯re stupid. You told your good brother everything and he sold you out for a mere sixth-grade medicinal pill. Hahaha!¡± The red-robed man¡¯s words seemed to have a huge impact on the simple man. The latter was suddenly agitated. He did not know where his strength came from, but he stood up and said furiously, ¡°No! He¡¯ll never betray me! It¡¯s impossible!¡± The red-robed man was baffled by the simple man¡¯s response. ¡°Impossible? Do you really think people value friendship in this world?¡± The simple man was unconvinced. He had ten thousand reasons to believe otherwise. Just as he was thinking to himself, a person who looked like a ghost suddenly appeared behind him without a sound. In a blink of an eye, that person got close to the simple man¡¯s ear and whispered in a flirtatious voice, ¡°When you were in the Sacred Academy, weren¡¯t you taught to concentrate during a fight?¡± After saying that, a sharp blade pierced through the simple man¡¯s hands, legs, and Dantian (TN: Refers to the region in the body where a person¡¯s Qi is concentrated). He immediately lost all his strength. Even though the simple man had suffered a sneak attack, he did not panic nor cry out in pain. Instead, he revealed a smile. Upon seeing that, Fire Ghost immediately shouted, ¡°We¡¯ve fallen into a trap! He¡¯s begging for death!¡± However, it was too late. The honest man fiercely bit the poison stored in his gums. Black blood began flowing down from the corner of his mouth. ¡°I¡¯ve done everything I could for my country. In the end, my family was still destroyed. Hahaha, I even told the general how to enter the fifth level, but it was all for nothing! You want to know what¡¯s inside the cave, right? Let me give you a hint. In less than a year, there¡¯ll be a great disaster. When you look into the Abyss, the Abyss will look back.¡± Those were the simple man¡¯s final words. His first and second sentences were purely complaints. What really caught the two assassins¡¯ attention was the last part. It was an ultimate secret that had been hidden for hundreds of years. Why was there such a huge difference between martial artists and ordinary people? Why did the Federation care so much attention to martial artists? Why was information about martial arts suppressed? Everything was related to the desolated cave. Ordinary citizens and low-level martial artists had never heard about it. Those who did had to sign a confidentiality agreement. If any information was leaked, the punishment would be severe and inhumane. In his last breaths, the simple man reminisced about his past. If only he had chosen to study literature. His life would have turned out great. Perhaps it would be better if he was talentless. That way, he could lead an ordinary life. Unfortunately, it was too late. No one knew that a peerless expert wished to be a normal person before he died. This world was more complicated than one could imagine. The woman who was responsible for stabbing the simple man had two daggers hanging at her waist. She spoke to Fire Ghost with a cold expression. ¡°We fell into his trap. He had already hidden the item and only lured us here to seek death.¡± The person called Fire Ghost seemed to have predicted this outcome. He lit a cigarette in his mouth and glanced at the simple man¡¯s corpse. No one knew what he was thinking. After a long time, he said, ¡°Take his corpse away and keep the money. I don¡¯t care about the rest.¡± Then, he left. ¡­ ¡°Where is it? Are you messing with me?¡± At the bottom of the mountain, Qin Feng was sitting on a wooden log. He could not help but complain about the system. The system ignored his complaints and said, ¡°Just now, I detected more than a dozen experts. Each of them could kill you with one hand. Are you going to proceed?¡± Qin Feng did not believe the system¡¯s words and retorted, ¡°More than a dozen experts? This is the middle of nowhere. Where did they come from? What are they doing here?¡± The system could not be bothered to argue with Qin Feng. It said to itself, ¡°At least three of them are Spiritual Martial Artists. They have sufficient strength, Qi, and blood value. However, they haven¡¯t broken through yet.¡± ¡°Spiritual Martial Artists? Do you take me for a fool? In this entire world, the number of Spiritual Martial Artists can be counted with just one hand. You¡¯re telling me three of them are here? Do you think I¡¯ll believe you?¡± Qin Feng had reasons to be doubtful. ¡°You only have basic information. There are plenty of secrets hidden in this world. Spiritual Martial Artists are not the strongest. In fact, that level is only a threshold. Forget it. You won¡¯t understand these things yet. Anyway, those people had already left. Now just follow the path that I¡¯ve told you earlier.¡± Chapter 21 - Blood Bead? Chapter 21 Blood Bead? The system clearly knew a lot of things. Despite that, it did not say much. Their topic reverted back to the treasure. ¡°Becoming a Spiritual Martial Artist is just the beginning?¡± Qin Feng wanted to refute the system, but he had no proof. Thus, arguing was meaningless. He could only mutter to himself and let it go. Anyway, he kept following the system¡¯s instructions. Apparently, they were heading to a treasure trove. ¡°We¡¯re getting really close!¡± said the system. About half an hour had passed. Qin Feng arrived at an isolated place. He looked around, but nothing caught his eye. Just as he was about to say something, the system spoke again, ¡°Walk ten meters in the southwest direction.¡± Qin Feng obediently did as he was told. ¡°Right here, under your feet!¡± Upon hearing that, Qin Feng instantly scanned the place vigilantly. After ensuring there were no dangers in the surroundings, he began digging the ground using his bare hand. Qin Feng was not an official martial artist yet, but he had extraordinary strength and endurance. Even by just using his bare hands, he was digging faster than multiple burly men with spades. In less than five minutes, he found a small box in the soil. Suddenly, the system said urgently, ¡°Take that box and run!¡± ¡°What?¡± Qin Feng did not understand, but he did as he was told. ¡°Run!¡± The system shouted again. Then, it somehow made the iron box in Qin Feng¡¯s hand disappear. Qin Feng had never seen the system being so nervous. Nonetheless, he did not waste any time and used Explosive Steps. In a blink of an eye, he had already traveled a distance of ten meters. Qin Feng used this technique repeatedly until his energy was exhausted. Then, he resorted to just running as quickly as possible. After running for more than an hour, he finally reached his old house. Meanwhile, Fire Ghost and a few experts appeared at the spot where Qin Feng found the box. ¡°The item has been stolen and I can¡¯t sense the thief¡¯s aura. There aren¡¯t any footprints in the surrounding area either. That person must be at least a high-level Great Grandmaster.¡± Fire Ghost looked at the small hole with a solemn expression. The woman beside him analyzed the situation. Then, she said, ¡°Go and investigate the whereabouts of all Great Grandmasters in Jiangnan Province immediately.¡± The thief was able to escape right under their nose. No ordinary person could do that. Therefore, Fire Ghost agreed with his companion¡¯s words and approved her order. Qin Feng had just narrowly escaped a calamity. Luckily, he was not even an official martial artist. No one would believe it was him. ¡­ At the old mansion, Qin Feng collapsed on the bed and panted heavily. After a short rest, he asked, ¡°What¡¯s in the box?¡± The system did not answer his question. Instead, it pulled out an inventory panel. In the first slot, there was a bewitching-looking bead. The bead was surrounded by traces of Qi and blood, giving off a menacing aura. ¡°This bead is called Blood Bead. It may be small, but it contains the condensed life essences of countless experts. There are also blood essences of powerful beasts!¡± ¡°Powerful beasts? Blood Bead? The souls of experts?¡± After hearing the system¡¯s explanation, Qin Feng frowned. He could barely understand anything This world was not peaceful at all. Away from civilization, there were heaps of fierce beasts. These beasts came in different shapes and sizes. There were birds with blades all over their bodies, tortoises as big as mountains, black wolves, and so on. In short, they were strong. An ordinary person stood no chance against them. Even martial artists would flee. Only those who were truly powerful stood a chance. Naturally, Qin Feng was puzzled. The system¡¯s explanation was not enough. However, Qin Feng did not probe further. He knew the system¡¯s words from earlier were accurate. At the moment, he won¡¯t understand these things yet. More knowledge equals more danger. After all, a force was already suppressing information pertaining to martial arts. Besides, Qin Feng did not want to attract any attention to himself. ¡°What is this?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s gaze had landed on another item in his inventory. ¡°It¡¯s probably the box owner¡¯s diary.¡± The system did not really care about the second item. All that mattered was the blood bead. ¡°A diary?¡± Qin Feng could not help but mutter. He stared at the book for a bit and it appeared in front of him. Without any hesitation, he began to flip through the pages. ¡°1.1. Nothing today.¡± ¡°1.2. Nothing today.¡± ¡°1.3. Nothing today.¡± ¡°1.4. Nothing today.¡± Chapter 22 - Mystery, a Person Who Has Lived for Two Thousand Years Chapter 22 Mystery, a Person Who Has Lived for Two Thousand Years Qin Feng had flipped through the book for more than ten minutes. Most of the content was the same. Suddenly, something piqued his interest. There were a series of inexplicable words starting from ¡°10.1¡±. ¡°10.1. It¡¯s opening!¡± ¡°10.2. It¡¯s finally open!¡± ¡°10.3. I¡¯m about to embark on a journey. Hopefully, I can return home safely.¡± ¡°10.4. I¡¯ve reached the fifth level of this desolated cave.¡± At this point, the content changed drastically. Based on the writing style, the next entry should be ¡°10.5¡±. However, it was ¡°2.23¡± instead. ¡°2.23. If we look into the Abyss, the Abyss will look back.¡± After that entry, the numbers were no longer coherent. ¡°3.17. I¡¯m extremely worried. If these monsters rose to the surface, will humans be able to survive?¡± ¡°3.22. They¡¯re not dead! What¡¯s going on?!¡± ¡°4.16. Another immortal that won¡¯t die!¡± ¡°4.28. Are they¡­ Really humans?¡±. ¡°9.9. The legend is true! He¡¯s¡­ The first emperor! I swear I¡¯m not mistaken!¡± After reading that, Qin Feng¡¯s heart was filled with disturbance. Although he did not really understand the book¡¯s content, the words ¡°first emperor¡¯ caught his full attention. Who was the ¡°first emperor¡¯ in this world? Based on the public¡¯s common knowledge, it should be Qin Shi Huang. Did the owner of this book really see him? This world may be filled with martial artists and their life expectancy had increased by a lot, but they were still mortals. A martial artist living for two hundred years was normal. Even four hundred years was possible. It all depended on the person¡¯s strength and health. However, Qin Shi Huang was a figure from two thousand years ago! No one believed that a person could live that long. It was simply impossible! On the other hand, if this was true, there was a high chance there were many others like Qin Shi Huang. Upon thinking of this, Qin Feng got goosebumps. First of all, why was Qin Shi Huang in that so-called desolated cave? How was he still alive? What was the meaning of ¡°If we look into the Abyss, the Abyss will look back.¡±? Also, what was hidden on the fifth level of the cave? Questions keep popping into Qin Feng¡¯s mind. The system was right. This word was not simple. Martial arts was not everything. Once he became stronger, he could learn more. Just as Qin Feng¡¯s thoughts were running wild, the system said, ¡°I¡¯m going to refine this Blood Bead. It¡¯ll probably take more than half a month. You can cultivate in peace.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Qin Feng did not ask any further questions. At the moment, his mind was in shambles. Shortly after, the system went silent. Qin Feng sat at the front door of his house. His brows furrowed. When he first transmigrated, he thought this was simply a high-level martial arts world. However, things had changed. If Qin Feng was just an ordinary person, he would never encounter such a situation. In any case, he felt uneasy. There was an unknown and terrifying existence lurking somewhere. Regardless, none of this would matter if he was powerful enough. It was still all about strength. Only the weak would suffer. Qin Feng could not help but let out a deep breath. He temporarily dispelled those thoughts and went to the training field. The system would be occupied for about half a month. During this time, he could not just stay idle. He had to increase his strength as much as possible. Learning was like sailing a boat against the current. It was tough and dangerous. Despite that, the end results would be worth it. If something dangerous happened, who would die first? Those who were strong or those who were weak? The answer was obvious! Under such circumstances, Qin Feng was motivated to cultivate and increase his strength. In a blink of an eye, half a month had passed. Qin Feng¡¯s strength had increased exponentially. Although the system was occupied, its functions could still be used as per normal. Hence, Qin Feng took full advantage of it. During this time, the Myriad World Pond had refreshed twice. Qin Feng had obtained spiritual grass and stone from it. When he fished out those two items, he was dumbfounded. Why were there grass and stones? Although Qin Feng was confused, he did not waste any time and devoured the spiritual grass. Chapter 23 - Explosive Attributes Chapter 23 Explosive Attributes Regardless, both items were from the cultivation world. Qing Feng¡¯s attributes had increased by quite a bit after consuming the spiritual grass! As for the spiritual stone, Qin Feng fiddled with it for a while. After realizing that it was just an ordinary stone, he placed it under his bed. ¡°Out of sight, out of mind.¡± The Otherworldly Dump had also refreshed a few times. Qin Feng did not miss a single one. It did not matter if the items were good or bad. He placed everything into his pocket. Perhaps Qin Feng had used up all his luck in the beginning as most of the items he obtained were garbage. He got ashes, a burnt black matter, and things that were similar of that sort. They were useless. Despite that, Qin Feng stored everything in a box. After all, there may be hidden secrets. As for the Shadow Hack, it had not been too handy either. This was because Qin Feng had no strong desires for the time being other than becoming stronger. There was no way his shadow could steal good things. ds TIO Nonetheless, Qin Feng¡¯s attribute points had increased exponentially during this half a month. He had been training diligently at the Special Training Field every day. Moreover, he had a breakthrough! If anyone knew about his situation, they would definitely be shocked. His growth was simply too rapid! Qin Feng knew this fact too. Hence, he did not complain about obtaining rubbish. His focus was on cultivation and nothing else. The second assessment would be held in two days. That was one of Qin Feng¡¯s motivations to train so hard. It was about time for the system to be done. On that particular day, Qin Feng stopped his intense training and just stayed in the bedroom. He was very anxious. After waiting for a while, there was still only silence. Thus, Qin Feng decided to check his personal information for the time being. [ Host: Qin Feng ] [ Age: 17 ) [ Strength: 57 ) [ Physique: 64 ) [ Agility: 55 ) [ Spirit: 79 ] [ Total: 255 ] [ Qi And Blood Value: 105 ] [ Internal Force Value: 80 ] [ Fire Attribute: 3] Two hundred and fifty-five?! His overall average points had already exceeded sixty! Qin Feng¡¯s eyes widened. He was stunned. At that moment, a familiar voice could be heard. ¡°Host, please obtain spiritual essences as soon as possible!¡± ¡°System, you¡¯re finally back.¡± Qin Feng was happy to hear the system¡¯s voice. However, he was puzzled by its words. Previously, he had gained a Blood Bead. The system explained that it contains condensed life essences of countless experts. There were also blood essences of powerful beasts. So, why was the system requiring spiritual essence again? Did it have something to do with Lingyun Aura? The system noticed that Qin Feng was confused. Instead of being snarky like usual, it spoke to him in a serious tone, ¡°Host, you know the power of this mutated house, right? Unfortunately, it takes a very long time to unlock everything. There are also restrictions. With spiritual essences, things can change. Not only will you be able to unlock things quickly, but you¡¯ll also gain access to various functions. Simply put, there are many benefits!¡± After listening to that, there was a spark of flames in Qin Feng¡¯s eyes. So, Lingyun Aura was the key to this old mansion! He could not help but be excited. From the very beginning, Qin Feng had wanted to unlock everything. So far, he only had access to a few functions. Despite that, everything was fantastic and useful. Based on his attribute points, he had gone from an ordinary person to a peerless genius. How much his points had shot up in less than a month was ridiculous! To compare, other geniuses in Jiangnan Province could only cultivate a few dozen points after more than ten years. On the other hand, Qin Feng gained more than two hundred points in less than a month! Even the second assessment that was originally daunting now looked like a piece of cake. Now, Qin Fen could amaze everyone in the world! Of course, that was with the help of only a few functions. What if Qin Feng unlocked more? Ten? Thirty? Fifty? One hundred? By that time, one day would not be enough for him to harvest everything and his progress would be nothing short of terrifying. Naturally, he was excited. Qin Feng had become very interested in Lingyun Aura. No matter what, he planned to get his hands on it! Chapter 24 - Benefits of Lingyun, Speculations on the Desolated Cave Chapter 24 Benefits of Lingyun, Speculations on the Desolated Cave The system had a vague understanding of how to obtain Lingyun. Qin Feng only came into contact with it through the Blood Bead. In other words, he had to adventure into that desolated cave! Upon thinking this, Qin Feng was stunned. Previously, he had also tried to look up information about the desolated cave, but there was little to no information. However, he noticed something strange. Not many people would graduate from martial arts academies. Those who did were geniuses among geniuses. The rest would follow the government¡¯s arrangements and live happily for the rest of their lives. Most of the martial artists who graduated were never heard of again. Naturally, this phenomenon attracted Qin Feng¡¯s attention. He wanted to continue investigating. Although the government tried to conceal the truth, it was essentially impossible. Every year, top martial arts academies would secretly select a few students. No one knew what happened to them. Some would return while others did not. Those who returned refused to reveal anything. It was as if they had signed a confidentiality contract. There were only hints of fear. What was the true purpose of martial arts academies? Clearly, those who were selected had undergone some dangerous missions. It was also obvious what had happened to those who did not return. Death. This world was definitely dangerous. Since Qin Feng found out there were ferocious beasts, he guessed the government must have sent selected students to fight them. It was basically a war. What a joke! That should be the duties of soldiers! Qin Feng was unconvinced, so he moved on to another conclusion. Other than the beasts, the only dangerous place he could think of was the desolated cave. Moreover, the government tried its best to hide it. All the signs were in line. Top martial arts academies were the key to entering that cave! If Qin Feng wanted to obtain more spirit essences, he had to pass the assessment for Jiangnan University! Qin Feng fell into deep thoughts again. Previously, he only wanted to enter this academy for money. Now, it was actually a crucial part of his plan. One main concern popped up in his mind. If he entered a martial arts academy, there was a chance that he might have to give up his old house. Although he could teleport back once a day, it was still not that convenient. Qin Feng knew his talent was limited. Even with better teachers provided by the academy, he would not be able to break through. In short, he needed this old house to be successful. The system suddenly spoke as if it had heard Qin Feng¡¯s worries. ¡°Host, your first conclusion was correct. However, don¡¯t worry about not being able to return to this old house. This problem has already been solved after I have absorbed the previous spiritual essence!¡± Qin Feng was stunned. This system may be talkative, but it was also reliable. The system continued, ¡°There was a huge amount of spiritual essence and I¡¯ve only managed to absorb a small amount. Nonetheless, it¡¯s enough. The functions that would take a year to unlock had been reduced to three months. Some facilities were also already activated!¡± As if it was worried Qin Feng still did not understand, the system deliberately sent him a message. The details about the upgrade were listed. Qin Feng closed his eyes and thought to himself. After a long time, he finally snapped back into reality and exclaimed excitedly, ¡°From now on, I can carry this old mansion with me?!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± The system could now temporarily seal the old mansion in Qin Feng¡¯s mind! He could enter and exit his house as he pleased! It was really handy! His previous concern was dispelled. This old mansion was full of pleasant surprises. Now, Qin Feng no longer had to stay at home alone. Humans were social creatures. Even introverts would eventually need some companionship. With that being said, Qin Feng was elated. He would no longer have to worry about the old house in any condition. Chapter 25 - Re-Entering the Study Room Chapter 25 Re-Entering the Study Room Qin Feng was determined to find more Lingyun. This was only the beginning. The system had definitely become more powerful than before. A function that would take a year to activate had been reduced to three months! What would happen when he gained a lot of spiritual essences? Would more functions be unlocked immediately? If so, Qin Feng could increase his strength at a rapid pace. Moreover, the system provided a method to solve his concern. Being able to store the old mansion in his mind was invaluable. Qin Feng had to be strong to obtain spiritual essences. Otherwise, his life would end before he could achieve anything. That was another crucial problem. Although his strength had increased by more than ten times in less than a month, he was still considered weak overall. There was no way he could explore the desolated cave yet. That place was no joke. It had caused countless high-level martial artists to perish. If Qin Feng went to the desolated cave now, he would just be courting death. Hence, the main priority was to increase his strength. If he managed to get a high ranking in the assessment, Jiang University would award him with a large sum of federation coins. Those coins could be used to upgrade this old house¡¯s skills and Qin Feng would get stronger even faster. As Qin Feng was finalizing his plans, the system reminded, ¡°Host, the [ Study Room ]¡¯s cooldown is about to end.¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up and he gave the system a thumbs up. Then, he quickly headed to the Study Room. In the Study Room, Qin Feng sat upright on a chair. There were also candles lit around the table. He began reading a book carefully. Based on his posture, one would think he was an elegant young scholar! The young man smiled from ear to ear. It was as if he completely understood the book¡¯s content. In reality, it was the opposite! Qin Feng was only smiling because of the notifications in his mind! ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained martial arts experience points +100¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained martial arts experience points +100¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained martial arts experience points +100¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained martial arts experience points +100¡± Just like that, three hours had passed. The system¡¯s notification had also changed. ¡°Ding Dong! Study Room cooldown time: 15 days.¡± ¡°Ding Dong! You¡¯ve gained experience points +1 (1/40)¡± Almost instantly, Qin Feng¡¯s expression changed into regretful. He let out a long sigh. Happiness would not last forever. One thing caught his attention. The progression was supposedly only (1/20). Then, he remembered the system had been upgraded again. It was all thanks to the Blood Bead¡¯s essence. Every time the system upgraded, his experience points would be refreshed. Qin Feng finally understood how the system experience points worked. ¡°I want to check my martial arts experience points.¡± The Study Room could only be used once every half a month. Every time, Qin Feng would obtain a large amount of martial arts experience points. Naturally, he was curious about the total sum. It was also the reason Qin Feng could learn and upgrade ¡°Explosive Steps¡±. That skill had certainly come in handy. Without it, he would have been caught and killed by the martial artists in the mountain. Qin Feng desperately wanted to learn more martial arts techniques. Clearly, they were very useful. ¡°Ding Dong! Total martial arts experience points: 10,700.¡± This number appeared in Qin Feng¡¯s line of sight after a brief moment. When Qin Feng saw it, he was elated. Those were a lot of points! He did not expect to get more than ten thousand. This meant he could learn the Nine Yang Divine Technique! Qin Feng was extremely eager. He could barely hold himself back. Just as he was about to dump his points into the Nine Yang Divine Technique, the system intervened. ¡°Host, the Nine Yang Divine Technique is not the same as Explosive Steps. Cultivating it required an abundance of mental strength. At the moment, you¡¯ll not be able to fully understand it.¡± Just as the system finished speaking, Qin Feng¡¯s expression immediately turned solemn. The system noticed. It could not help but quickly add, ¡°Of course, this doesn¡¯t mean that you can¡¯t learn it. Even if your current spirit attribute points don¡¯t meet the requirements, I can still transmit the Nine Yang Divine Technique into your mind. However, the process will take two days.¡± Upon hearing that, Qin Feng¡¯s face lit up a little. He still had no idea what the Nine Yang Divine Technique was exactly. Hence, when the system told him about the requirements, he was not surprised. Chapter 26 - The Reassessment Begins Chapter 26 The Reassessment Begins It was so close, yet so far. Fortunately, Qin Feng did not feel disappointed for too long. He could still learn the Nine Yang Divine Technique. It would just take two days. That would also be the day his reassessment was held. If he could utilize ¡°Explosive Steps¡± in addition to the Nine Yang Divine Technique, his achievements would be unfathomable. After some consideration, Qin Feng decided to learn the technique anyway. ¡°Ding Dong! Since you¡¯ve not met the requirements, learning the Nine Yang Divine Technique will take two days.¡± Qin Feng did not really pay attention to the notification. He opened the door and headed straight to the training field. There were only two days left until the reassessment. The young man had no plans to relax and trained diligently. Just like that, two days had passed. The students who were going to take their reassessment gathered at the predetermined venue. This place was divided in an orderly manner using red lines. There was only half an hour left until the reassessment officially began. Countless students had gathered and the place was packed. Some students from Jiang University also came. Among them was Ye Shuang, the ¡°phoenix in the sky¡¯, as described by her family. Every academy in Jiangnan Province wanted to recruit talented students. Hence, they would send some representatives to spectate the situation. Those who were selected did not really have a choice and simply had to follow orders. As time passed, the students became more anxious. After all, this was an important event in their lives. They tried talking with each other to ease themselves. Meanwhile, Qin Feng was in a corner all by himself. He was in deep thoughts. This time, the reassessment included first-time students. Thus, he could be considered ¡°experienced¡±. Regardless, his strength had soared since the last time he took the assessment. There should be no problem. He recalled the previous assessment. It was not a written exam. Only strength and talent mattered. Obviously, only the best students would pass. They would receive resources from the academy and be taught by professionals. Their strength would rapidly increase. Some outstanding students would be fought over. Those who were just average had a chance to be admitted into random universities. As for failures, nothing more needed to be said. This assessment was divided into three parts. First, the students¡¯ attributes would be tested. This included their strength, physique, speed, and spirit. As long as all of them reached five points, the student would pass. However, that was the bare minimum. Most academies would not even bat an eye at those numbers. A month ago, reaching five points for all attributes was Qin Feng¡¯s goal. Now, things have changed. If Qin Feng wanted to enter Jiang University, the requirement was actually doubled. Moreover, that was only the minimum. Even if a student passed, nothing was guaranteed. Qin Feng was also a repeater. The way he would be judged may be harsher. Additionally, Jiang University had a limit for admittance each year. If a student had merely ten points in all attributes, it would most likely not be enough. To be safe, they had to exceed the margin. The second part mainly focused on a student¡¯s pure strength. A student may be talented but without strength, they would not stand a chance in combat. What was the point of becoming a martial artist if one could not even defeat an ordinary person? Again, this world was not peaceful. Strength was a necessity to succeed! A gifted bookworm who could not win a single battle would be better off studying literature. Since there was a large number of students, this part of the assessment would be carried out in a battle royale style. Ten random students were pitted against each other and the last one standing would pass. Of course, if certain students managed to catch the examiners¡¯ eyes, they still had a chance. Finally, the third part was about cultivation. This mostly benefits disciples from large families. After all, they had already started cultivating at a young age. Unfortunately, normal students would not stand much of a chance. Some had never even heard of cultivation techniques while those who did could only watch. Cultivation techniques were extremely precious. Not everyone could learn them. Even if ordinary students managed to cultivate, they would be nothing in comparison to those from rich families. Furthermore, the assessment included how long a student could keep using their cultivated technique. The longer, the better. This was a way used to measure the user¡¯s talent. Qin Feng was not that worried. Supposedly, he had already cultivated the Nine Yang Divine Technique. This technique was one of the most sought-after in the martial arts world. What could possibly go wrong? Chapter 27 - Talk to Qin Feng About Difficulties? Chapter 27 Talk to Qin Feng About Difficulties? Qin Feng let out a deep breath. He could feel his surroundings filled with nervousness. Nonetheless, he tried to focus solely on himself. Getting into Jiang University was important. Just as Qin Feng was thinking to himself, he overheard someone else¡¯s conversation. ¡°Do you know Ye Shuang? She¡¯s likely to be one of the youngest Xiantian-level martial artists in Jiangnan Province. Not long ago, she offered 10 blood pills to a student who was not even a qualified martial artist. That student actually rejected her! He even planned to take the reassessment again!¡± ¡°How is that possible?! Rejecting Ye Shuang is not only a slap to her face but to the Ye family as well. Isn¡¯t that person courting death?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care about that, but he has publicly insulted my goddess. If I run into him, I¡¯m going to beat him up!¡± ¡°By the way, what¡¯s the name of that student?¡± ¡°Qin Feng!¡± Their voices were quite loud. They wanted to be heard and it worked. The others were equally angry at Qin Feng¡¯s action. All of them wanted to teach him a lesson. Even in this world, the weak would lick the strong¡¯s boots. Ye Shuang was a famous genius in Jiangnan Province. She was also beautiful. Under such circumstances, many male students regarded her as their goddess. Since their goddess was insulted, it was only natural for them to seek revenge. That way, they would leave a good impression on her. Moreover, they would curry favor with the Ye family. Everyone had their own agendas. we Besides, according to the two students who were gossiping earlier, Qin Feng was merely a weak student who had failed his first assessment. Beating him up should be an easy feat. Those who admired Ye Shuang began to rub their hands together. They gathered in a group and their voices were loud. It attracted Ye Shuang and other students¡¯ attention. Ye Shuang heard their conversation but since it did not affect her, she stayed calm and indifferent. On the other hand, the rest of the students also became disgusted with Qin Feng. Only martial arts fanatics like Li Fei would not be attracted to Ye Shuang. Again, she was beautiful and talented. Somehow, everyone developed a grudge against Qin Feng. Now would be the perfect time to punish him. They began to work together and gather information about their target. Qin Feng also heard their conversation, but he did not react. In fact, he was a little disgusted. ¡®Beat me up? I look forward to it!¡¯ Suddenly, a loud voice filled the entire room! ¡°The university entrance exam will begin in 10 minutes! Everyone, please proceed to the corresponding room according to your serial number!¡± All the students stopped what they were doing and followed the instructions. Since there were a lot of students, the first test was carried out by numerous examiners simultaneously. This way, they could save time and energy. Qin Feng¡¯s serial number was ¡°3618¡±. He needed to go to room ¡°No. 18¡± located in the thirty-sixth row. ¡®Alright¡­ I¡¯m ready!¡¯ When Qin Feng arrived at his destination, many black figures appeared in front of him. They were all examinees. ¡°Serial number 3601, Li Feng. After the assessment, his attributes are as follows: Strength 3, Physique 4, Speed 2, Spirit 3, and Synthesis 12. Failed!¡± The student named Li Feng immediately revealed a disappointed expression. It was as if he had lost his soul. His average points were only three, so he could not pursue the path of martial arts. In the end, he was nothing but an ordinary person. Naturally, he was upset. At the same time, the other examinees were worried. Li Feng was clearly affected severely in terms of his mental health. What if they ended up like him? On the other hand, the examiner did not seem to feel anything. His expression was cold and indifferent. He was already used to it. Subsequently, he shouted, ¡°Serial number 3602, Yang Yong!¡± Yang Yong was a rather tall person. Shortly after, his results were out. ¡°Serial number 3602, Yang Yong. After the assessment, his attributes are as follows: Strength 4, Physique 4, Speed 5, Spirit 3, and Synthesis 16. Failed!¡± As soon as he heard that, Yang Yong revealed the same expression as Li Feng. The other examinees felt more uneasy. Two fails in a row? It was not a good sign. ¡°Why do I feel like I¡¯m going to fail too?¡± ¡°F*ck, aren¡¯t the requirements too high?!¡± ¡°Yeah. Two years ago, only an average of 3 points was needed to pass. Now, they have raised the bar. Aren¡¯t they being too heartless?!¡± ¡°At this rate, no one would pass this entrance assessment!¡± The other examinees began to panic. They were afraid to end up like the first two students. Regardless, the examiner did not pay attention to them and continued with his job. After ten students, one finally passed. Things were not looking good. The passing rate was basically only ten percent! Two years ago, it was actually fifty percent. How did it drop so low?! The rest of the candidates were terrified. This year¡¯s assessment was really brutal. Qin Feng listened to everyone¡¯s complaints. Without the system, he would definitely be one of them. Since he was blessed, he had no reason to panic. At last, it was his turn. ¡°Serial number 3618, Qin Feng!¡¯ Chapter 28 - The Main Character Appears to Test His Attributes Chapter 28 The Main Character Appears to Test His Attributes ¡°Qin Feng? Why does that name sound so familiar?¡± ¡°What, his name is Qin Feng?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he the guy who humiliated Ye Shuang?!¡± ¡°It¡¯s him?¡± The other examinees stare at Qin Feng with their eyes wide open. They were still uncertain of his identity. After all, there were plenty of people with the same name in this world. Qin Feng was not bothered and just walked toward the examiner. ¡°It¡¯s definitely him! Look at his arrogant attitude!¡± If someone had been targeted like Qin Feng, they would immediately explain themselves. However, Qin Feng was just acting aloof. It confirms his identity! ¡°F*ck! The main character has finally appeared!¡± ¡°So, this is the b*stard who had publicly insulted our goddess?¡± ¡°He¡¯s not even a certified martial artist. I heard he only scored 11 for his total attribute points.¡± ¡°Not only did he insult Ye Shuang, but he has the guts to take a reassessment!¡± ¡°This piece of trash thinks he¡¯ll succeed? What a joke!¡± ¡°After seeing him, I don¡¯t feel pressured anymore!¡± Those students spoke very loudly. It was like hitting two birds with one stone. They could help their goddess and relieve stress at the same time. This year¡¯s assessment was simply too difficult. Their shenanigans attracted the other examinees¡¯ attention and they looked at each other. Even Ye Shuang turned her head around. Regardless, she remained indifferent. Since the target had appeared, everyone¡¯s curiosity peaked. They wanted to watch Qin Feng¡¯s performance for the first assessment. Additionally, they wanted Ye Shuang to tag along. If only one person was insistent, Ye Shuang could have refused. Unfortunately, it was a group and she could only nod in agreement. All of them went to the room where Qin Feng would be tested. ¡°That¡¯s Qin Feng? It doesn¡¯t seem like there¡¯s anything special about him.¡± ¡°Not only is he weak, but he also has a big mouth!¡± ¡°People from the countryside always act this way, right? They only know how to boast even though they¡¯re talentless!¡± ¡°Brother Liu, what¡¯s your total attribute points again?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that much. Just double the amount needed to pass!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s breath was low and steady. The group with Ye Shuang smiled and snickered at him. On the other hand, Ye Shuang stayed silent. She was not obligated to stop these people. Besides, she was more of a quiet type. Nobody really knew what Ye Shuang was thinking as she never really showed any emotion. Two years ago, the passing requirement was lower because teaching and training methods were not as advanced. Gradually, things improved and the bar got higher. Despite that, people like Ye Shuang still managed to stand out and be recognized. It was only natural for others to be envious of her. Moreover, she was recruited into a top ten university before even graduating high school! Everyone wanted to be on her good side and Qin Feng was merely their stepping stone. Nonetheless, Qin Feng did not show the slightest bit of anger. He was as calm as water. After a brief moment, he said to the examiner, ¡°Let¡¯s start.¡± This young man was really too arrogant! Every single person in Ye Shuang¡¯s group was considered a genius. Yet, Qin Feng dared to ignore them. Anyone else would fight for their attention. Hence, their disdain for him kept growing . It was a good thing that Qin Feng did not show any reaction. If he picked a fight or even mock them, his reputation would have been tarnished unjustly. Of course, this was the other party¡¯s goal. If they could humble Qin Feng, it might leave a favorable impression on Ye Shuang. Unexpectedly, none of their taunts worked and they became more furious. Countless hostile gazes were directed at Qin Feng. If the examiners were not around, a fight would have already broken out. Meanwhile, the examiner was stunned. He had overheard the students¡¯ conversation. Did this young man really insult Ye Shuang, the girl who was most likely to be one of the youngest Xiantian-level martial artists in Jiangnan Province? Her future was limitless! If someone managed to get on her good side, they would most likely be rewarded as well. The examiner¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. This was a rare opportunity! He immediately started Qin Feng¡¯s assessment. A machine the size of five adults was activated. There were four words written in a big font on it. They were ¡°Strength¡±, ¡°Physique¡±, ¡°Speed¡±, and ¡°Spirit¡±. Needless to say, this was an attribute detector. It could calculate a student¡¯s attribute points. Qin Feng proceeded to perform one action after another, just like he was told. He did everything really quickly. Three minutes later, his assessment was done. The attribute detector suddenly emitted a bright light. Below each word, a number appeared! Upon seeing those numbers, everyone lost their composure! Chapter 29 - Shocking Talent! Qin Feng Is a Genius? Chapter 29 Shocking Talent! Qin Feng Is a Genius? ¡°Serial number 3618, Qin Feng.¡± ¡°Strength: 29!¡± ¡°Speed: 27!¡± ¡°Physique: 32!¡± ¡°Spirit: 40!¡± ¡°Total: 128!¡± ¡°Pass!¡± Originally, the examiner was cold and indifferent. He wanted to show his goodwill to Ye Shuang. However, after seeing those numbers, his eyes widened. They were like ping pong balls! The rest of the people were not paying attention to the examiner. Instead, they were equally shocked. Their mouths were wide open! It was an unbelievable sight! Time seemed to have stopped for a moment. No one spoke. The silence was unnerving! At first, everyone wanted to mock and give Qin Feng a good thrashing. Now, things have changed. Slowly, they began muttering among themselves. ¡°How is this possible?! A total of 128 points?!¡± ¡°I must be blind. Maybe I¡¯m still dreaming¡­¡± ¡°He had surpassed the requirements by six times!¡± ¡°We were all wrong about him!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he a repeater who had only scored 11 points before? Now he¡¯s a super genius? Is this a joke?¡± ¡°The attribute detector is probably broken!¡± Obviously, some people were unwilling to believe Qin Feng¡¯s results. They thought the attribute detector had malfunctioned and kept coming up with more excuses. Meanwhile, the students who were sent to recruit talents believed it. Qin Feng¡¯s result was not a fluke. The attribute detector was broken? No way. This assessment was a major event in many people¡¯s lives. How could the officials be so careless? Something like this had happened a few years ago, but it was supposedly fixed. After that, such an incident had never repeated. Additionally, the machine would be checked more than five times before an assessment was held. A grandmaster would even need to approve it first! So, how could the machine be broken? Did the grandmaster make a mistake? It was simply absurd! The recruiters were also geniuses themselves. They knew the situation better than anyone. Qin Feng¡¯s result was not a fluke. It was real! That meant he was a super genius! He had the potential to become a Spiritual Martial Artist in the future! Every one hundred years, only a few dozen people would emerge as Spiritual Martial Artists. Needless to say, becoming one was incredibly tough. Most people choose to be realistic. They would only aim to be Xiantian-level or Small Grandmasters. Surprisingly, the piece of trash that was being ridiculed turned out to be a peerless genius! He might even become a prominent figure in this world. It was hard to swallow, but this was a fact. Everyone was speechless. It was as if they had been slapped across the face. One second ago, they were still mocking Qin Feng. Nobody expected the tables to flip so drastically. Under such circumstances, what else could they say? The students who had been lying to themselves finally snapped back into reality. It was hard to explain how they felt! Suddenly, everyone turned to look at Ye Shuang. If they had regretted so much not befriending Qin Feng, one could only imagine how she and the Ye family felt! Qin Feng had saved Ye Shuang but at that time, the Ye family did not trust him. Their wealth and power had blinded them. They even interrogated and blackmailed the young man. Anyone would be offended if they were in Qin Feng¡¯s shoes. With that thought in mind, how could they not be curious to see Ye Shuang¡¯s reaction? There was already enough shock, confusion, and complications but another unexpected scene happened! Ye Shuang was slowly walking toward Qin Feng! Chapter 30 - Ye Shuang Apologizes, Turning a Deaf Ear to It Chapter 30 Ye Shuang Apologizes, Turning a Deaf Ear to It Ye Shuang approached Qin Feng. She bit her lips lightly. This young man looked familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Anyone who saw Ye Shuang¡¯s current expression would want to hug and comfort her. Anyway, she took a deep breath. A hint of determination flashed across her eyes. ¡°Qin Feng, on behalf of the Ye family, I would like to express my deepest apologies for our reckless behavior.¡± Ye Shuang¡¯s tone sounded soft and apologetic. As soon as those words left her mouth, everyone went crazy. The situation became even more intense! What happened to their goddess? She was supposed to be one of the youngest Xiantian-level martial artists in Jiangnan Province! How could someone like her apologize to Qin Feng in public? Regardless, they could only envy him. After the shock subsided, people regained their rationality. They understood Ye Shuang¡¯s decision. It was undoubtedly the right one. The Ye family had ruined their chance to build a good relationship with Qin Feng. They even angered him. If Qin Feng was a nobody, then it would not matter. However, he turned out to be a super genius! Once he achieved Spiritual Martial Artist-level, those who opposed him would be in deep trouble. Even in the Ye family, there were only Small Grandmasters. Although they were a noble family in Jiangnan Province, they were considered middle-tier on the world scale. The Ye family had been working hard to become a top-tier noble family. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful. Now, they offended a super genius. Under such circumstances, how could Ye Shuang not apologize immediately? She had to ease Qin Feng¡¯s hatred toward her family one way or another. Just as Ye Shuang was thinking about the remedial measures, she recalled the harsh words that were said to him. Supposedly, he was a mutt and she was a phoenix. Ye Shuang could not help but laugh helplessly. When she took the assessment, she only exceeded the requirement by three times. On the other hand, Qin Feng exceeded it by six times. If he was a mutt, then what about her? Qin Feng was actually shocked by Ye Shuang¡¯s action. He did not expect her to apologize in public either. Of course, he understood why she did it. Nonetheless, he ignored her. The first assessment was over. He had to get ready for the next one. What a joke. Qin Feng still clearly remembered the humiliation he suffered. Moreover, he was not Ye Shuang¡¯s admirer. How could a simple apology be enough? In the end, Qin Feng calmly walked past Ye Shuang. Who knew such a big commotion would occur just because half of his attribute points were revealed. That¡¯s right, Qin Feng had actually only shown half of his capabilities! Since he planned to keep a low profile, there was no point for him to fully display his power. Besides, this could be his trump card in the future. If anyone found out about this, more chaos would ensue! ¡°He¡­ He actually ignored Senior Sister Ye Shuang?¡± ¡°She is Jiangnan Province¡¯s prodigy. People like us wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to speak to her. Yet, Qin Feng rejected her apology?¡± ¡°That b*stard! if it were me, I would forgive her instantly!¡± ¡°You¡¯re right! His actions are really infuriating!¡± ¡°Well, he¡¯s a super genius with a total of 128 attribute points. That¡¯s more than five of you combined, right?¡± The crowd was stunned and Ye Shuang¡¯s admirers were especially furious. If looks could kill, Qin Feng would have died over a hundred times already. Lamentably, there was nothing they could do. Qin Feng was too powerful. Hence, they could only stay angry. Meanwhile, Ye Shuang was astonished. She was prepared for countless responses from Qin Feng, but he simply walked off without a word! Such an action was usually done by her, not the other way around. At first, Ye Shuang¡¯s heart was filled with shame and anger. However, those feelings soon dissipated. She stared at Qin Feng¡¯s back. No one knew what she was thinking. Subsequently, she also left. The other students felt awkward and followed suit. Only the examinees remained. Chapter 31 - The Legend of the Examination Hall, Beginning of the Martial Arts Assessment Chapter 31 The Legend of the Examination Hall, Beginning of the Martial Arts Assessment Qin Feng had caused a scene in his examination room. Once the other examinees had taken their assessment, they could not help but gather and started gossiping The news about Qin Feng began to spread. Everyone was shocked beyond belief! ¡°Did you hear? Something big happened just now! Ye Shuang, the prodigy of Jiangnan Province, came to our examination room earlier!¡± ¡°She publicly apologized to a male student, but he ignored her!¡± ¡°¡­ If you want to lie, at least be realistic. Why would someone like Ye Shuang go to your examination venue for no reason? Just to apologize to a male student? Aren¡¯t you just exaggerating?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true! The male student¡¯s name is Qin Feng. He insulted Ye Shuang before and everyone wanted to beat him up!¡± ¡°Ye Shuang apologized after she found out he was a super genius with 128 attribute points.¡± ¡°128 attribute points?¡± ¡°Yea. If I¡¯m not mistaken, there are only a few people in Jiangnan Province with more than 100 attribute points and they were all trained by rich and powerful families. Somehow, a commoner like Qin Feng managed to be on par with them.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not lying. I was there when everything happened. If Qin Feng was weak, I would have already pulverized him for ignoring my goddess!¡± The students began discussing with each other nonstop. It was a hot topic. Qin Feng¡¯s name had spread across the entire venue. Now, he was no longer a pushover and Ye Shuang¡¯s admirers could not do anything! Qin Feng had instantly become some sort of a legend! Of course, Qin Feng knew about this situation. However, he remained indifferent. After finding a quiet place, he closed his eyes to rest for a brief moment. An hour passed. The second part of the examination was about to begin. ¡°There are still 10 minutes left before the combat assessment. All qualified examinees, please enter the safe zone!¡± Upon hearing that, all the examinees stopped gossiping and immediately followed instructions. Shortly after, they arrived at the designated room. A large red circle was drawn on the ground, indicating the training platform. Examinees were told to stay away from it. 1 . Qin Feng could not help but feel a little nervous. After all, this was the first time he got this far. He had only heard about this room from teachers and had never personally seen it before. ¡°Rumble!¡± An earth-shattering sound could suddenly be heard. Everyone covered their ears as it was ridiculously loud. Qin Feng¡¯s body was strong, but he was still slightly affected. The ground in front of the students began floating up, forming countless square stages! Every stage was marked with a number. They range from one to one thousand. Such a setting was clearly made for combat assessment. The examinees were taken aback. They knew high-level martial artists were powerful enough to split mountains and rivers, but seeing it with one¡¯s own eyes was a completely different experience. Those martial artists were like actual gods. They could make the earth float and form them according to their wishes. Were mortals really capable of such feats? It was only natural to be shocked. No wonder the government invested so much into martial arts. Qin Feng was also surprised, but only a little. It was because he had already encountered plenty of strange things. Once the stage was set, instructions were given to the examinees again. ¡°These are the martial arts stages. Everyone, please pay attention to the big screen. It¡¯ll provide all the information. The second assessment will officially begin in 10 minutes!¡± Out of nowhere, a holographic screen appeared. A series of serial numbers were displayed. Each stage would consist of ten randomly selected students. At first glance, Qin Feng¡¯s eyes almost blurred. However, everything was numerically sorted and he managed to quickly find his own details. ¡°Stage 56, second match.¡± After jotting down that information, Qin Feng loosened up and sat cross-legged. Since there were only a thousand stages, the matches could not all be held simultaneously. It was also impossible to keep track of every match. Qin Feng would only fight during the second round of matches. Thus, he had the chance to observe others¡¯ fighting styles. It was a good way to take advantage of his free time. Knowing yourself and the enemy was crucial to winning a battle. Those who were talented definitely stood out during their battles. Qin Feng did not know if he was competing against other geniuses. There were a number of them in Jiangnan Province, so the chances were high. While Qin Feng was watching the fights, other students¡¯ conversations reached his ears. Chapter 32 - Gathering of Geniuses, the Benefits of Cultivation Techniques Chapter 32 Gathering of Geniuses, the Benefits of Cultivation Techniques ¡°Isn¡¯t he the Wang family¡¯s disciple? I heard he had reached 10 points in all attributes by age 16. Looks like he¡¯ll definitely be the winner of that stage!¡± ¡°F*ck, that¡¯s the Liu family¡¯s eldest son. Apparently, he got 20 points in every attribute. I can¡¯t believe I got to see him with my own two eyes!¡± ¡°Tch, why are there so many geniuses today? There were already two with more than 100 points in total!¡± ¡°Only the sole winner of each stage is guaranteed to pass. How could I possibly win against these monsters? I have to impress the examiners some other way!¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ It¡¯s hopeless. We¡¯re just ordinary people. There¡¯s no way we can compete with disciples from large and wealthy families.¡± ¡°Yeah, we haven¡¯t cultivated any techniques either. All we can rely on is brute force. Obviously, that¡¯s not enough.¡± A number of well-known prodigies showed up for today¡¯s assessment. Naturally, the normal students were taken aback. They could only pray to not be put in the same bracket as them. Those who were knocked out hung their heads in dejection. It was as if their lives were ruined. The geniuses who had cultivated martial arts techniques would definitely prevail. On the other hand, Qin Feng remained indifferent. He knew there were geniuses with more than a hundred attribute points in total. However, he was not shaken by them. In the past, his reaction would be the complete opposite. Now, things have changed. He even believed that he was invincible. Qin Feng had trained intensely for this assessment. There was no way he would just retreat without putting up a fight. Besides, he was no longer a weakling. If he cowered and ran away, it would be disgraceful. In fact, Qin Feng hoped that he would go against a strong opponent. Only then he could test his strength. This stage would be his stepping stone to becoming an expert! Qin Feng could not help but get excited. He clenched his fist. One could literally feel his fighting spirit. However, he was concerned about a particular matter. Everyone knew only the rich and powerful could get their hands on cultivation techniques. Commoners could only watch and drool. Cultivation techniques separated the geniuses from regular people. A person who had cultivated even one technique could go up against ten people at once! Clearly, it was very beneficial. Hence, it was easy to pinpoint the winner of a match. Qin Feng had no choice but to agree with this fact. After all, he had personally experienced it. His power had increased drastically after learning ¡°Explosive Steps¡±. The difference was like heaven and earth. Without ¡°Explosive Steps¡±, he would have been killed in the mountain. While Qin Feng was thinking to himself, something caught him by surprise. The geniuses fighting on the stages were using cultivation techniques, but their strength only doubled. Regardless, whenever a technique was used, regular students would exclaim in admiration. Qin Feng had never seen anyone else but himself use a cultivation technique. Despite that, he could tell there was a difference between him and the so-called geniuses. Their cultivation did not seem to be anything special at all! At most, the user¡¯s strength and speed would increase. In Qin Feng¡¯s eyes, those skills were not even considered as cultivation techniques! So far, Qin Feng had only cultivated two techniques. At the moment, nothing much could be said about the Nine Yang Divine Technique. As for ¡°Explosive Steps¡±, it had increased his speed by more than ten times. His strength had significantly improved as well. These geniuses could not even be compared to him! How could Qin Feng not be surprised? Originally, his expectations were way higher. This also meant he was way ahead of his peers! Chapter 33 - High-Level Martial Artist, No Hope of Winning? Chapter 33 High-Level Martial Artist, No Hope of Winning? Qin Feng really felt the other party¡¯s martial arts techniques were only average. What he had gained from the old mansion was way more impressive! Suddenly, his eyes lit up. If ¡°Explosive Steps¡± increased his power by ten times, then what about the Nine Tang Divine Technique? The latter was a superior skill. If he mastered it, he could take over the world! As Qin Feng thought about this, his heart began to beat rapidly. Clearly, nothing could be compared to what the old mansion produced. Moreover, the mansion could still be upgraded. He could get even better items in the future and become invincible! Qin Feng was used to surprises by now, but he still got excited. The second part of the martial arts assessment was aimed to test one¡¯s strength. Since there were thousands of students, no time could be wasted. Only thirty minutes was allocated to each battle. Within this time, a winner had to emerge. Otherwise, everyone involved in that particular match would fail. Hence, the examinees did not hold back. They attacked with tactics that could end a battle immediately. Just like that, half an hour passed. It was time for the next set of matches. Qin Feng followed instructions and went to the corresponding stage. A few minutes later, all the examinees were ready. Everyone was scanning their surroundings to see if there were any well-known geniuses. Some participants let out a sigh of relief after realizing there were no familiar faces on their end. At one of the stages, someone cried out in surprise, ¡°Aren¡¯t you Wu Jian?!¡± Those words also stunned the rest. They could not remain calm! ¡°Is it really Wu Jian?¡± ¡°He¡¯s one of the super geniuses in Jiangnan Province with more than 100 attribute points, right?!¡± ¡°F*ck, why am I so unlucky?!¡± ¡°We have no hope of winning. Even the heavens are against us!¡± The examinees on the same stage as Wu Jian were all wailing bitterly. They could only feel despair! Wu Jian was a genius among geniuses. Naturally, he caught many people¡¯s attention. ¡°Tsk, the examinees on stage 56 are really unlucky. They have to face Wu Jian!¡± ¡°If he was an average genius, they could team up and deal with him. Unfortunately, Wu Jian has a total of 130 attribute points. It would be hard for him to lose!¡± ¡°Look, one examinee managed to stay calm.¡± ¡°He looks familiar¡­¡± ¡°If he isn¡¯t intimidated by Wu Jian, doesn¡¯t that mean he¡¯s a genius as well?¡± ¡°I remember now! That is Qin Feng! He¡¯s the one who scored a total of 128 attribute points and even ignored Ye Shuang!¡± ¡°128 points? F*ck, I may not achieve that total in my lifetime.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. We¡¯ll get to see 2 super geniuses fight!¡± ¡°We¡¯re no match for Qin Feng, but Wu Jiang can avenge us! The Wu and Ye family have a good relationship, right?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t wait for Qin Feng to make a fool out of himself!¡± This situation had caused quite a stir. Everyone was rooting for Wu Jian. They wanted him to teach Qin Feng a lesson! The crowd became thrilled. Some did not even blink because they were so focused. There was not a large difference between Qin Feng and Wu Jian¡¯s points. However, when it came to martial arts, every little bit mattered! Wu Jian was nurtured by a powerful clan. He had been practicing martial arts ever since he was young On the other hand, Qin Feng was just a commoner. He may be talented, but did he learn any martial arts techniques? Wu Jian definitely had the advantage. The winner should be obvious. That was the crowd¡¯s thoughts. They could not help but reveal excited expressions. At last, Qin Feng would be humiliated. The frustrations in their hearts would finally be appeased. Meanwhile, the recruiters also noticed this situation. They had the same thoughts as the crowd. After all, Wu Jian was a well-known genius in Jiangnan Province. Chapter 34 - All of You Should Attack Together Chapter 34 All of You Should Attack Together When Ye Shuang apologized to Qin Feng, it made the recruiters feel embarrassed. This was because they originally looked down on him. If Wu Jian won, they could at least recover some of their dignity. After all, they were the seniors of the examinees. How could they make such a huge mistake? Basically, everyone was rooting for Wu Jian. The students could not stop discussing among themselves and their gazes were fixed on stage ¡°56¡±. At the same time, Wu Jian noticed the strange atmosphere. Initially, he only thought people recognized him. Then, he heard Qin Feng¡¯s name being mentioned. Right away, things became clearer! Nonetheless, Wu Jian maintained an aloof expression. He had heard the rumors about Qin Feng. However, after sizing him up, he retracted his gaze. There did not seem to be anything special about his opponent. ¡°You have a total of 128 attribute points and that¡¯s impressive. Unfortunately, you¡¯ve offended Ye Shuang. If you¡¯re willing to sacrifice one of your arms, your life may be spared!¡± After that, Wu Jian added softly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± There was no hatred in his tone. In fact, this matter seemed trivial to him. When the other students heard those words, they turned to look at Qin Feng curiously. How would he react? Their curiosity was met with disappointment. Qin Feng remained indifferent. He was like a statue. Since the examiners had yet to give instructions, he simply closed his eyes to take a brief rest. Why would he pay attention to the spectators? In this world, strength was everything! Qin Feng was well aware of this fact. Arguing would not bring any benefits. He simply had to speak with his fists! Moreover, he had only displayed half of his strength! Coupled with the two martial arts techniques that he had learned, losing was nearly impossible! Of course, no one was aware of the truth. When Qin Feng looked down on his opponents by closing his eyes, the crowd became even more furious. If Wu Jian did such a thing, it would be fine because he was supposedly the strongest person on this stage. Meanwhile, Qin Feng already had a bad reputation and this only made it worse. How could he blatantly disregard everyone? This young man was being really arrogant. Anger also flashed across Wu Jian¡¯s eyes. However, he did not say anything and just waited for the match to start. Only then could he teach Qin Feng a lesson! For a moment, everyone stayed silent. They merely glared at Qin Feng, awaiting him to be pummeled. Some people could not help but be a little worried. There were ten people on each stage. What if the other examinees decided to attack Wu Jian? Could he deal with Qin Feng and the rest simultaneously? ¡°The second round of matches will begin now!¡± Upon hearing that, all the examinees let out a loud and resounding shout! They chose their opponents carefully and began fighting. On the other hand, things were very different on stage ¡°56¡±. Minus Wu Jian, eight of the examinees immediately rushed toward Qin Feng! Before they could do anything, a loud and arrogant voice entered their ears. ¡°All of you, get lost!¡± It was none other than Wu Jian. The other examinees stopped in their tracks instantly. Clearly, Wu Jian was angry and wanted to personally beat up Qin Feng! There were joyful expressions in the other examinees¡¯ eyes. For now, they did not have to deal with the two super geniuses. The examinees decided to just pick whoever was closest as their opponent. Before they could make a move, another voice was heard. ¡°Stop wasting time. All of you should attack together!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s tone was extremely calm. It was like a gentle breeze. At first, the examinees were stunned. Did they hear wrongly? Subsequently, they became enraged. Everyone stared at Qin Feng. He was not joking. Wu Jian could not help but laugh. ¡°You are really seeking death!¡± Chapter 35 - The Strongest? One Punch Against It Chapter 35 The Strongest? One Punch Against It Wu Jian was a super genius and his total attribute points were more than a hundred. He had even cultivated a martial arts technique! Despite that, he dared not challenge nine people all at once. It was simply suicidal. At most, Wu Jian could deal with six people. He could not afford to be completely surrounded. Arrogance and stupidity were two different things. Martial artists had to be aware of their limits. Being careless could cost them greatly. In the past, a couple of students had said something similar to Qin Feng. Those who succeeded were admitted into priority academies such as Tsinghua and Peking University. Needless to say, it was an impressive feat. Qin Feng was supposedly weaker than Wu Jian, but he dared to issue such a challenge. How could Wu Jian just ignore him? Wu Jian was furious. He did not say a word and began using a technique. Shortly after, his size and height increased! It attracted the crowd¡¯s attention. After all, there was a two-meters tall giant on one of the stages! The other examinees were equally angry at Qin Feng¡¯s words. Along with Wu Jian, they charged forward with a tacit understanding. This scene caused the crowd to cheer. Nobody was on Qin Feng¡¯s side. It was understandable, as he had been nothing but arrogant. Everyone tried not to blink. They did not want to miss out on even the tiniest detail. ¡°One against nine? That kid is dead!¡± ¡°F*ck, I can¡¯t stand him. He¡¯s still acting calm.¡± ¡°Wu Jian is mad!¡± ¡°Wu Jian¡¯s cultivation technique allows him to double his strength for a short period of time, right? Doesn¡¯t that mean his total attribute points are about 260 now?!¡± ¡°That¡¯s crazy! We wouldn¡¯t survive even a single punch from him.¡± ¡°Qin Feng may be a super genius, but his total attribute points are only 128. He will lose miserably!¡± ¡°What an amazing cultivation technique. As expected from a disciple from the wealthy Wu family!¡± ¡°I think Wu Jian is currently the strongest examinee here!¡± Everyone was amazed by Wu Jian. They could not wait for him to beat up Qin Feng. The stage was not soundproof, so Qin Feng could hear everything the crowd had said. However, their words did not bother him at all. In fact, he wanted to laugh. His previous conclusion was correct. These geniuses¡¯ martial arts techniques could only double their strength. How cute! Moreover, everyone considered Wu Jian the strongest examinee when he only had two hundred and thirty points. These people were in for a surprise. Qin Feng could overwhelm Wu Jin by just using ¡°Explosive Steps¡±. How much damage that would be caused was unknown, but it would definitely be more than enough to take out all his opponents! In Qin Feng¡¯s eyes, the ¡°strongest¡± examinee was nothing. Under everyone¡¯s astonished gazes, he did not retreat but advanced instead! Neither party was backing down! The audience cried out in surprise. They thought Qin Feng was courting death. Both of them were about to collide. For most people, this was the first time they had seen two super geniuses fight. If they managed to learn anything from it, their strength would skyrocket. Needless to say, everyone¡¯s eyes were glued to the stage. An unexpected scene happened! Qin Feng¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared. In a blink of an eye, he reappeared in another corner! Was he a ghost? The students could not keep up with him! Then, Qin Feng and Wu Jian¡¯s fists finally collided! Qin Feng¡¯s fist was clearly much smaller. Everyone thought the ending was obvious. Chapter 36 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Boom!¡± This battle was rather terrifying. The loud sound almost caused the audience¡¯s eardrums to explode. The participants did not stop moving. On the contrary, their speed increased. Everyone had joyful expressions on their faces. If the examinees were to fight Qin Feng one-on-one, they stood no chance. After all, he had more than a hundred attribute points in total. However, if they worked together, his weakness would inevitably be revealed. Plus, they had Wu Jian on their side. A victory was guaranteed! All eight examinees surrounded Qin Feng. They punched and kicked, all aimed at Qin Feng¡¯s vitals. This included his body, head, temples, back, and eyes! Nobody held back or showed mercy. It would be best if Qin Feng was defeated in one move. In fact, killing him was fine too! The audience¡¯s eyes lit up. Since the second part of the assessment was combat-based, someone would get hurt one way or another. Obviously, it would be bad if a student died. Hence, admitting defeat was an option. Unfortunately, that decision came with heavy consequences. First, admitting defeat would result in failing the assessment. For those who aimed to get into a good university, their dreams would be immediately shattered. Secondly, a huge difference in strength among examiners was quite rare. There were only a few super geniuses. Meeting one was nothing but bad luck. Ordinary geniuses could still be beaten. The other regular examinees could outsmart them or team up. Most people would choose the latter. Teaming up would form bonds. Nobody would hold grudges and the chances of someone getting injured was lowered. It was simply one of the better choices. On the other hand, Qin Feng was hated. Everyone wanted him to suffer, including the recruiters. Someone had to teach this arrogant brat a lesson. If he was crippled, it would be even better. Humans were really unforgiving creatures. It would not be an exaggeration to say that everyone was only focusing on stage ¡°56¡±. When Qin Feng used ¡°Explosive Steps¡± for the first time, nobody thought much about it. They were really in for a surprise. Out of nowhere, Qin Feng appeared in front of Wu Jian. Without wasting any time, they exchanged punches! ¡°What kind of speed do they have?!¡± ¡°It¡¯s insane!¡± The audience could barely keep up with their eyes! Qin Feng was like a completely different person. What a bone-chilling sight! Nobody had much time to think. Once again, Qin Feng disappeared. Then, he reappeared without any warning and landed a punch on Wu Jian! ¡°Ah!¡± A painful cry rang out. Someone flew backward and landed on the ground. The outcome had been decided! Unfortunately for the audience, the loser was not Qin Feng. It was Wu Jian whom they had placed their bets on! Wu Jian¡¯s body returned to its original state. His hand that had exchanged blows with Qin Feng seemed to be crippled. Moreover, his clothes were tattered and two streams of blood flowed out his nostrils! Wu Jian looked terrified. It was as if he had fought a beast! Shortly after, he fainted! Was he dead? The crowd immediately understood that Wu Jian was no match for Qin Feng. The former almost died in one punch! Naturally, everyone was shocked! Wu Jian was supposed to teach Qin Feng a lesson for everyone¡¯s sake, not the other way around! How ridiculous! Some people could not believe the result. They began cursing, saying that Wu Jian was just messing around! How could a super genius from a wealthy and powerful family be defeated by a nobody? It was impossible! Chapter 37 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Everyone was stunned for a long time. Nobody blinked and their mouths were agape. Shortly after, the crowd burst into an uproar! ¡°Is this for real?! Wu Jian lost?! I don¡¯t believe it. This must be a dream. Give me a slap!¡± ¡°Do it yourself. Anyway, this isn¡¯t a dream!¡± ¡°Wu Jian is supposedly the strongest examinee. Yet, he was defeated in a single punch. How strong is Qin Feng?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve exhaled like five times and the match is already over! It is basically an instant kill!¡± ¡°Qin Feng only has a total of 128 attribute points, right? How did he beat Wu Jian so quickly?¡± ¡°Gulp¡­ I think Qin Feng¡¯s hiding his true strength¡­¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were wide open. This was an unbelievable sight. However, Wu Jian¡¯s body was lying right in front of them. So, Qin Feng really hid his true strength? It was the only logical conclusion. There was no way a person with a hundred and twenty-eights points could defeat Wu Jian in one punch. Moreover, during the fight, Wu Jian had double his strength. What other explanation could there be? Qin Feng was definitely a super genius according to the attribute detector, but even that seemed to be an understatement. His actual strength was unknown. The crowd began discussing among themselves, but nobody could come up with a fixed answer. They just came to the same rough conclusion. Based on the fight, Qin Feng definitely had more than two hundred attribute points! Additionally, he should have already cultivated a martial arts technique. That would explain his terrifying speed. It sounded insane. At the moment, Qin Feng was more or less the number one genius in this country. He was even qualified to enter Tsinghua and Peking University! ¡­ Qin Feng did not really pay attention to the crowd. His expression remained the same. Defeating Wu Jian was not a big deal. Subsequently, there was a flash and he disappeared. Then, he reappeared in front of another opponent. ¡°Boom!¡± Another punch! After seeing what happened to Wu Jian, everyone was frightened. A normal person stood no chance against Qin Feng. They could only hope he went easy so there would not be another casualty! ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± A few more punches were thrown. At the moment, Qin Feng was akin to a merciless grim reaper. By using ¡°Explosive Steps¡±, he was able to move swiftly. Of course, he did not literally disappear. People just could not keep up with his speed using their naked eyes. To them, he was like a ghost! Everyone¡¯s hearts began to beat rapidly. All the other examinees on stage ¡°56¡± were defeated by Qin Feng almost immediately. The winner was obvious. This also meant he passed the second assessment. One of the examiners shouted loudly, ¡°The winner of stage 56 is #3618, Qin Feng! It only took him seven seconds to achieve victory!¡± Another examiner quickly jotted down the results. Out of ten thousand examinees, Qin Feng had become the first person to qualify in the second round! Chapter 38 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The results were announced in detail. This included the student¡¯s serial number, name, and the battle¡¯s duration. It was necessary because there was a ranking system. As mentioned before, Jiang University would give rewards to its top scorers. Qin Feng needed it to upgrade his old mansion and become stronger. Only then could he explore the desolated cave. A student¡¯s ranking would be determined by all three parts of the assessment. The first assessment was simple. High attribute points equaled high ranking. For the second assessment, points would be calculated based on the number of opponents defeated and how long it took. The techniques used were also taken into consideration. An examinee could earn points by performing dazzling techniques. Defeating opponents without any help would also earn points. However, the best method was simply showcasing one¡¯s power and overwhelming others. This was done by Qin Feng. Normally, if an examinee defeated their opponent head-on in under ten minutes, they would pass. That was the gist of it. Qin Feng did not really know about the details. He only defeated everyone quickly out of anger. After all, they mocked him non-stop. If there were no consequences, he would definitely kill everyone! Regardless, Qin Feng had left a deep impression on the crowd. Those who were injured would need to be hospitalized for a month if they were not treated properly! Anyway, after hearing the result, Qin Feng left the stage. When Qin Feng was sparring with Wu Jin, many unfamiliar faces arrived at the special area. Each and every one of them had an indescribable presence. Some of them were wearing black star robes while others had red training uniforms on. Upon seeing their arrival, Ye Shuang and the others immediately stood up from their chairs and bowed respectfully. ¡°Professor Li!¡± ¡°Professor Liu!¡± ¡°Professor Huang, please take a seat!¡± These unfamiliar faces were actually the teachers from their school! They were the ones who sent these recruiters! There was nothing interesting during the first part, so they did not make an appearance. Moreover, they already knew who the geniuses were. Rather than wasting their time, it would be better to have a drink together. The second part was definitely more interesting. They could witness an examinee¡¯s potential with their own eyes. After nodding to their students, they turned their attention to the stages. At that moment, they happened to witness Qin Feng defeat Wu Jian in one blow and were taken aback! Obviously, the teachers knew Wu Jian was one of the super geniuses in Jiangnan Province. How could he lose to a regular student? Instructors from Qingyang Martial Arts University were also present and they were shocked beyond belief. Their academy was highly regarded in Jiangnan Province and they had actually already recruited Wu Jian. Participating in the assessment was just a way to show off. It was also a good way for Wu Jian to make a name for himself. Unexpectedly, their super genius would be defeated in one punch. He even used a cultivation technique to double his strength. Furthermore, the entire battle only lasted seven seconds. What was going on? How did someone like Qin Feng become number one? ¡°Genius! He¡¯s a true genius!¡± ¡°Our university is definitely going to recruit him!¡± ¡°What? Your university is not even qualified to teach him!¡± ¡°He should be attending Qingyang Martial Arts University!¡± ¡°No! He¡¯s ours!¡± ¡°Old man, are you trying to pick a fight?¡± All the teachers were fighting over Qin Feng as if he was some precious treasure! Some of them even announced they would immediately accept him as their student. A physical brawl almost broke out! These teachers were willing to disregard their image just to recruit Qin Feng. A few of them even began to curse out loud. The students were stunned to see their teachers react this way. Were they imposters? As teachers, they were highly respected figures. After all, they were at least Small Grandmasters. Normally, teachers would act calm and indifferent while giving off an extraordinary aura. Now, everything was turned upside down! They were quarreling over a singular student? How f*cking ridiculous! It was only normal for their students to be astonished. However, after thinking things through, it made sense. Qin Feng was clearly talented and powerful. He should at least have a total of two hundred attribute points! Anyone would want him as a student. Some students could not help but lose their composure. They were envious. The teachers would only pay attention to them if they worked tirelessly. Even then, there was no guarantee. Meanwhile, Qin Feng barely had to do anything. How could they not be jealous? As for Ye Shuang, she was in a trance!