49: Chapter 49 The Method of Golden Body Bath

The other party had attacked him, a new Classmate, over a minor disagreement.

Whether logically or emotionally, he could not accept such arrogant behavior.

Meanwhile, Sun Kong had also learned the ins and outs of the situation from Jingang's brief narration.

He couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

He had tried to advise Jingang many times about his impulsive, hot-headed nature and his habit of solving problems with his fists, but with little success.

After all, character is innate and cannot be changed in a day.

However, as the Senior Brother, seeing his Junior Brother suffer a loss, he had to reclaim their dignity regardless of the cause.

Otherwise, wouldn't they be looked down upon?

"Lu Youyou, it seems your confidence has soared after your breakthrough."

Sun Kong turned to Lu Youyou. "I assume you're also dissatisfied with being ranked below me.

Why don't we trade a few blows right now?"

"Bring it on! Who's afraid of who!"

Lu Youyou didn't back down at all. She puffed out her chest, her vital energy surging slightly, her aura not yielding in the slightest.

The atmosphere in the classroom instantly became tense again.

The surrounding Classmates all held their breath, feeling both nervous and expectant.

"Alright, that's enough trouble."

A steady voice rang out at the right moment, breaking the tense atmosphere.

A handsome young man with a calm demeanor stood up from his seat in the center of the classroom.

He had a tall, straight posture, and as his gaze swept over Lu Youyou and Sun Kong, he carried an air of unquestionable authority.

"Private fighting is prohibited in the classroom; those are the school rules.

If you truly wish to spar, you can go to the Martial Arts Arena to register and compete fairly."

The speaker was none other than the current class monitor of Class (1) and the second-ranked New Student, Lu Qingfeng.

Hearing this, Lu Youyou and Sun Kong simultaneously felt a secret contempt for the other.

When Jingang and Qin Yan were fighting earlier, you weren't seen stepping in to stop them, but now you're putting on the airs of a class monitor.

However, both of them also knew that Lu Qingfeng was currently using the school rules to occupy the moral high ground.

If they insisted on fighting in the classroom, it would only make them look bad.

"Hmph, we'll see who's truly better during the Monthly Exam!"

Lu Youyou made a face at Sun Kong's back, then gave Qin Yan a bright smile.

As if nothing had happened, she said, "Junior Brother, ignore them. Let's find a place to sit."

The disturbance was temporarily suppressed.

Qin Yan nodded silently and found an empty seat in the back area of the classroom.

He appeared calm on the surface, but deep inside, a desire to become stronger burned like wildfire.

"I'm still not strong enough..."

"If I were strong enough, why would I need Senior Sister to step in today?

If I had absolute strength, like... like Xiao Wangshu.

Even if I sat in that spot, would Jingang dare to attack without a word?"

He believed that if Xiao Wangshu, the top-ranked New Student, wanted to sit there...

...not only would Jingang not dare to stop her, he probably wouldn't even dare to breathe loudly and would only remain silent.

This was the absolute right to speak that came with strength.

"I must speed up my cultivation!

Before the Monthly Exam, I must improve my strength as much as possible!"

A sense of urgency lashed at his heart like a whip.

Near the podium, Lu Qingfeng saw both sides back down, and a faint, imperceptible smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

He enjoyed this feeling of controlling the situation and having his orders followed; it made him feel that his authority was recognized.

However, when his gaze inadvertently swept over the girl by the window who was as quiet as a lotus and seemed detached from everything—Xiao Wangshu—his brow furrowed slightly.

He knew very well that he was able to take the position of class monitor not because he was stronger than everyone else.

But because that unfathomably strong girl had no interest in it.

She was like a silent mountain; though she said nothing, she cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

The position of class monitor rotated once a month. The rule was simple: whoever could defeat the current class monitor could take their place.

And receive an additional reward of 3 academic credits per month.

These 3 academic credits were quite a significant resource for a New Student.

"Fortunately... she has no interest in power or administrative trifles."

Lu Qingfeng secretly felt relieved, burying that trace of wariness deep within.

Before long, the school bell rang on time.

This class was Martial Arts History.

A grey-haired but spirited old professor walked onto the podium.

He turned on the projector, and his old but clear voice echoed in the classroom:

"225 years ago, a giant meteorite tore through the sky and descended upon Blue Star...

It not only brought about cataclysmic geological changes but also opened spatial rifts.

Countless alien races of various forms descended upon the earth...

The old order collapsed, and the effectiveness of firearms was drastically reduced against some of the powerful alien races.

Humanity fell into an unprecedented survival crisis...

It was also during this darkest hour that the potential hidden within the human body was stimulated.

The ethereal 'Qi' from ancient texts was once again perceived and harnessed.

A path of martial arts cultivation belonging to us humans was thus officially opened...

Today, we will begin from the magnificent Year One of the Martial Calendar and study in detail the arduous rise of human martial arts..."

The old professor spoke eloquently, slowly unveiling a magnificent historical scroll filled with blood and fire before this group of young martial artists.

...

Soon, the bell for the end of class rang.

Qin Yan packed up his notes and headed to the cafeteria with Lu Youyou and Xiao Wangshu.

Lu Youyou was as lively as ever, chattering about a historical figure mentioned in class.

Xiao Wangshu remained cold and aloof, only nodding slightly occasionally to show she was listening.

At the cafeteria, Xiao Wangshu and Lu Youyou habitually walked toward the second floor.

It provided special meals rich in vital energy that were very beneficial for cultivation, but they were quite expensive.

"Junior Brother, are you really not going to the second floor with us to try it out?

I heard there's a new dish today, 'Blazing Savage Beef'!"

Lu Youyou enthusiastically extended the invitation, blinking her big eyes.

"Senior Sister, you guys go ahead. I'll just have a quick bite on the first floor."

Qin Yan said with a smile.

After a few days of interaction, he could tell.

This Junior Sister of his must come from an extremely wealthy family; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to dine on the second floor so frequently.

Seeing his firm attitude, Lu Youyou didn't push him further.

She went upstairs with Xiao Wangshu.

Qin Yan stayed alone in the first-floor dining area, got a hearty nutritional meal, and ate quietly in a corner.

Although the free meal tasted ordinary, the nutrition was balanced enough to support his current high-intensity training.

After finishing his meal, Qin Yan didn't delay and went straight back to his manor.

He didn't start his afternoon cultivation immediately but went back to his bedroom first.

He turned on his smart bracelet, logged into the campus interface, and went directly to the logistics resource exchange area.

In the Skin and Flesh Chapter of the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear...

...there was a method recorded for a "Golden Body Medicinal Bath" that could complement it and accelerate the tempering process.