12: Chapter 12 In this life, I'm determined to be number one.

In front of the bulletin board, discussions rose and fell one after another.

"Ten rank 2 blood vitality pills... Isn't this reward too generous?"

"Principal Wang is really going all out this time!"

"I heard that the First and Second Martial Arts High School have this kind of reward every year, but this is the first time our Third Martial Arts High School has been this generous."

Students looked at the line that read "First Place: Reward of 10 rank 2 blood vitality pills," and their eyes became eager.

For most students from ordinary backgrounds, this was a tangible Cultivation resource.

With these ten rank 2 blood vitality pills, they might just be able to achieve a Breakthrough of one or two small Realms before the college entrance exam and change their fate.

"Don't even think about it; Zhou Hao will definitely take first place in this Grand Competition!"

"That's right, I heard Zhou Hao has already reached a Breakthrough to a Three-Star Martial Apprentice, and with his B-Rank Physique enhancement, who in our school can beat him?"

"That's not necessarily true. Su Wanning is also a Three-Star Martial Apprentice. Although she only has a C-Rank Talent, her combat power is no weaker than Zhou Hao's!"

"Have you forgotten Zhao Feng from Class 1 of the third year? A Peak Three-Star Martial Apprentice with B-Rank Earth Guardian; his defense is basically invincible among his peers."

"Liu Yun from Class 4 of the third year isn't weak either. I heard she's also a Three-Star Martial Apprentice with a C-Rank Wood Element Talent; she might just be able to take first place too."

Amidst the discussions, several recognized "seeded players" emerged.

Zhou Hao, Su Wanning, Zhao Feng, Liu Yun.

These four were basically the favorites for the top four in this Grand Competition.

The Third Martial Arts High School was already at the bottom, so being able to produce a few Three-Star Martial Apprentices was already considered decent.

Most third-year students were still stuck at one or two stars, and many hadn't even reached 100 points of blood vitality.

On the outskirts of the crowd, Lin Fan stood quietly.

He had arrived very early today and originally wanted to go straight to the classroom to Cultivate, but he was attracted by the crowd in front of the bulletin board.

"Ten rank 2 blood vitality pills..."

Lin Fan stared at the line of text, his eyes gleaming slightly.

Since his Rebirth, although he possessed a Divine-Grade Cultivation Technique like the Ten Thousand Dao Scripture, Cultivation resources were still scarce.

His younger sister was about to undergo Awakening, and the resources she needed would only increase.

For him, these ten rank 2 blood vitality pills were a tangible boost.

He didn't know which bastard had robbed him of the one million that Han Ming had given him; otherwise, possessing the Ten Thousand Dao Scripture and the memories of his past life's Cultivation, he could have quickly achieved a Breakthrough to Martial Artist with those resources.

"Damn bastard, don't let me find out who you are."

Thinking of this, Lin Fan gritted his teeth in hatred.

He had also wondered if it might have been Han Ming, but he later dismissed the idea; there was no need for Han Ming to give him one million only to rob it back, that would be superfluous.

"In my past life, the first place in this Grand Competition was Zhao Feng."

"Relying on these ten rank 2 blood vitality pills, Zhao Feng achieved a Breakthrough to a Five-Star Martial Apprentice before the college entrance exam and got into a decent Martial Arts University."

"But in this life, I will secure first place."

Lin Fan clenched his fists, a flicker of determination flashing in his eyes.

With his current Cultivation speed, combined with these ten rank 2 blood vitality pills, he was fully confident he could achieve a Breakthrough to Martial Artist before the college entrance exam!

By then, getting into a top Martial Arts University and obtaining more resources would make his sister's path of Cultivation after Awakening much smoother.

"Jiang Mingyue, Zhang Yulong, and the Jiang Family..."

Lin Fan took a deep breath, suppressing the surging hatred in his heart.

"In this life, I will not give you any more chances."

He turned and left the crowd, walking toward the classroom.

Class 3 of the third year classroom.

The homeroom teacher, Teacher Li Jian, stood on the podium, holding a copy of the notice.

"Students, I won't say much about the importance of this Martial Arts test Grand Competition."

Teacher Li Jian adjusted his glasses, his gaze sweeping across the dozens of young faces below.

"The school has offered such a generous reward this time with the goal of motivating everyone to sprint with all your might in this last month. I hope someone in our class can break into the top ten, or even the top three!"

A burst of whispering broke out below.

"Top ten? Besides Su Wanning, who else in our class can make it into the top ten?"

"Zhou Hao is in Class 1, Zhao Feng is in Class 2, Liu Yun is in Class 4... It seems Su Wanning is the only one in our class who can fight."

The students whispered, their gazes occasionally glancing at Su Wanning in the front of the classroom.

Su Wanning sat in the first row, her back straight, her expression calm, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her.

Han Ming was slumped in the last row by the window, spinning his pen in boredom.

He had absolutely no interest in this Grand Competition.

Ten rank 2 blood vitality pills were indeed a lot for ordinary people, but for him, they were dispensable.

It would be better to let Lin Fan take first place to maximize the benefits.

He even thought about sending resources to Lin Fan, but given their current relationship, Lin Fan might not accept them and would instead think he had ill intentions.

"His money must have been robbed by someone! Otherwise, I haven't seen him use any resources to Cultivate these past two days."

At this moment, Han Ming suddenly thought about Lin Fan being knocked unconscious yesterday, and his brows furrowed.

Yesterday, when he and Lin Fan were talking in the stairwell, although they deliberately chose a secluded place, it was hard to guarantee no one was eavesdropping.

It was normal for such a large sum of wealth to be coveted.

"I don't care who you are; whatever you've swallowed, I will make you spit it all back out. Is my, Han Ming's, stuff really that easy to take?"

Han Ming's eyes turned cold.

After class, Han Ming called out his lackeys: Wang Chong, Li Lei, and Zhao Hu.

"Young Master Han, what do you need us for? Are you preparing to deal with Zhang Wei?"

As soon as Wang Chong came out, he rolled up his sleeves and said, looking eager to try.

"Yeah! That Zhang Wei from Class 7 actually dared to spread rumors in school, tarnishing the reputation of the Han Family; I've wanted to deal with him for a long time."

"Yeah, Young Master Han, we're just waiting for your order."

Li Lei and Zhao Hu also chimed in one after another.

They usually followed Han Ming around and received plenty of benefits; occasionally, Han Ming would even reward them with a blood qi pill.

Otherwise, with their talent, they wouldn't have Cultivated so quickly; they had all reached a Breakthrough to a One-Star Martial Apprentice, which was much stronger than many ordinary people.

So they all vied to express their loyalty.

"Oh? What rumors is Zhang Wei spreading? How come I don't know?"

Han Ming was taken aback upon hearing this and asked curiously.

He knew Zhang Wei; he was in Class 7 of the third year, had a D-Rank Talent just like him, was only a One-Star Martial Apprentice, and hadn't had any conflict with him before.

His father was just a collateral branch of the Zhang Family with Martial Master strength, and had no status in the Zhang Family. To think he would dare to tarnish the reputation of the Han Family?

Was this his own idea, or was he directed by the Zhang Family?

Han Ming couldn't help but frown.

"That kid Zhang Wei is going around the school saying that the Han Family offended the Zhang Family and is about to be finished!" Wang Chong said with righteous indignation, "He even said that Old Master Han was beaten half to death by the Zhang Family's Grand Elder with one palm, and the Han Family will soon be wiped from Jiangbei!"

Han Ming's eyes turned cold upon hearing this.

Once such rumors spread, the impact would be significant. Those merchants who had business dealings with the Han Family would definitely have second thoughts upon hearing such news.

There were also other forces that competed with the Han Family who would take action.

The Zhang Family really wasn't planning on leaving the Han Family a way to survive!

If it weren't for the constraints of the Supervision Bureau, they probably would have already wiped out the Han Family, right?

Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed and vanished in Han Ming's eyes; he had to become stronger as soon as possible.

"Alright, let him spread whatever he wants! I called you here today because there is something else I need you to do; if you handle it well, your benefits will be guaranteed."

Han Ming interrupted the few who still wanted to speak and hurriedly changed the subject.

Now was not the time to have a falling out with the Zhang Family.

"What is it, Young Master Han? Tell us! We guarantee we'll handle it perfectly for you."

The few's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and they hurriedly promised.

They didn't even bother to wonder why Han Ming wasn't going to trouble Zhang Wei anymore.

"You should know about Lin Fan being knocked unconscious yesterday, right! Help me find out who did it."

Han Ming briefly explained the matter and gave the order.

"Lin Fan?"

Wang Chong and the others looked at each other.

Wang Chong scratched his head, looking puzzled: "Young Master Han, when did you become so concerned about Lin Fan? Haven't you always disliked him?"

Han Ming glanced at him indifferently: "I told you to investigate, so just do it. Why so much nonsense?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Young Master Han is right!" Wang Chong nodded hurriedly, patting his chest in assurance, "Don't worry, Young Master Han, leave this to us! In one day at most, we will definitely drag out the person who hit Lin Fan for you!"