78: Xu Beichen

He spent the entire morning at the research institute.

Ye Xiong was very cooperative, undergoing a full body check-up from head to toe.

The memories retrieved also showed no issues.

Ye Liuyun relayed everything Ye Xiong had said to Yang Zhenxiong.

The Qiu Family's current actions were already showing signs.

Even a naive young man like him could tell what the other party wanted to do, so how could those in charge not know?

It was probably just being tolerated for now to avoid causing unrest.

On the way back from the research institute, Ye Xiong looked at Ye Liuyun with curiosity in his eyes.

“Brother Yun, didn’t I have no problems? Why do you look so worried?”

“I didn't say it was because of you. It's because I didn't see the person I wanted to see. You wouldn't understand if I told you. Let's talk about something serious. Explain to me what the Freshman Competition is and what my role as Chief Examiner entails?”

“You're the Chief Examiner?” Ye Xiong looked at Ye Liuyun with a strange expression.

“Yeah, it’s the consequence of fighting you,” Ye Liuyun glanced at him.

He hadn’t expected to develop this kind of relationship with Ye Xiong.

“Oh, this is… a punishment?” Ye Xiong shook his head, speechless. Wasn't this clearly a reward?

“Brother Yun, the Freshman Competition is about killing Vicious Beasts and accumulating points. Whoever has the most points wins first place, and then the school gives out rewards.”

Ye Xiong explained it simply; it was basically no different from the college entrance exam.

But then again, killing Vicious Beasts was the main way in this world.

Exams required killing Vicious Beasts, missions involved killing Vicious Beasts; in short, if you wanted rewards, you had to get them from Vicious Beasts.

It was reasonable!

However, in previous years, the directors of each grade served as the examiners, so it was unexpected that Ye Liuyun, as a freshman, would take on this position this year.

“Alas, what a great opportunity…”

Ye Liuyun sighed.

If he had known, he wouldn't have fought Ye Xiong; otherwise, he could have gained another wave of beast points.

Now, he could see the Vicious Beasts there, but he couldn't kill them!

After returning to the school.

The two went their separate ways.

Ye Liuyun told Ye Xiong to inform him immediately if anything happened.

Since the other party had no problems, he was officially considered his subordinate.

Such a talented subordinate was too good to pass up.

Looking at the situation, it seemed impossible for him to remain aloof in the future.

When he graduated, it would be time to officially enter the military System.

The more subordinates he had, the better.

This was also an opportunity.

Ye Liuyun also told Ye Xiong to form his own club within the school.

These people, once they grew up, would all be resources.

They would inevitably be useful.

When Ye Liuyun returned home, the house had already been restored to its original state.

Superpowers brought many conveniences to people's lives.

Things that once required tools or instruments could now be done by humans with ease.

This could also be understood as the progress of the era.

It was not industrial progress but the evolution of humanity itself.

On the other side, when Ye Xiong returned to his dorm and opened his phone, he saw that all his benefits from the Qiu Family had been stopped.

All his bank cards were frozen.

This was something he had already anticipated.

But this was not important at all.

For a Genius from National Martial Arts University, earning money was too simple.

On his social media, Ye Xiong also officially announced his departure from the Qiu Family, changing his surname to Ye starting today!

And he would assist Ye Liuyun in establishing a club.

This news stirred up a thousand waves.

The entire school, as well as those familiar with Qiu Xiong, were all curious about what had happened.

But undoubtedly, Ye Liuyun must have been involved.

Otherwise, why would Qiu Xiong change his surname to Ye? And even help him establish a club?

Countless speculations poured in like snowflakes.

At the same time.

In the wilderness area of the northern region of the Imperial Capital.

A young man in combat gear lay on a tree branch, looking at the information from National Martial Arts University.

When he saw Ye Xiong's message, his expression froze, and he muttered, “What is this naive fellow doing?”

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly shot up from the tree.

The long saber in his hand gleamed in the night.

“Who’s there— ”

“Xu Beichen, a senior at National Martial Arts School, ranked second in the school?”

Listening to the words spoken by the newcomer, Xu Beichen's gaze sharpened.

“Just tell me what you want directly.”

“I am from the Qiu Family. For a commoner to reach this point is truly a heaven-sent talent. General Qiu Tianding is willing to fully support you.

Giving you everything you desire!”

Xu Beichen toyed with his long saber and smiled faintly.

“What are the conditions?”

“Join the Qiu Family, become General Qiu Tianding’s adopted son, and then find a way to eliminate Ye Liuyun and that traitor from the Qiu Family.

After it's done, General Qiu Tianding will reserve a colonel position for you on the Western Front…”

“Don’t you know my relationship with Qiu Xiong?” Xu Beichen asked with a slight smile.

“Does someone like you still care about relationships?”

“You need to pay more!”

“Alright.”

“And I need a life!”

“Whose?”

“Yours!”

As Xu Beichen's words fell, the long saber in his hand pierced the night sky, and the dazzling saber flowers, accentuated by the moonlight, were captivating… In the blink of an eye, the date of the Freshman Competition arrived.

The Freshman Competition each year was particularly eye-catching, not only lively among freshmen but also a good show for sophomores.

After all, they had gone through the same thing last year.

The competition area was confined within the school grounds.

This was the advantage of having a large land area.

Every day, a continuous stream of Vicious Beasts was transported to the school, all captured from the front lines.

Only National Martial Arts University in the entire Great Xia could achieve this.

Other schools at most conducted virtual simulated combat, and some schools had students engage in 1V1 elimination matches to determine the final winner.

However, National Martial Arts University students generally went to the front lines after graduation, so both their exams and competitions were more realistic.

As the Chief Examiner, Ye Liuyun had also been cramming information these past few days, as, according to his title, he was the main person in charge of this competition.

Of course, he couldn't handle everything by himself.

The director, deputy director, and others of the freshman department were responsible for detailed regulations, site area division, Vicious Beast numbers, risk assessment, and so on.

Ye Liuyun was only responsible for his own specific tasks.

But even these tasks were enough to give one a headache.

He had to give speeches, understand his job responsibilities, and so on.

These past few days, besides going to the training hall, he was in Su Yuhua, Headmaster's office.

As the number of times he entered increased, his relationship with Su Yuhua, Headmaster also rapidly improved.

Today, after leaving the principal’s office, Ye Liuyun returned home and saw Ye Xiong with a young man standing in front of his door.

“Brother Yun— ”

Ye Xiong waved his hand.

“Who is this?”

Ye Liuyun asked curiously, looking at the sharp-edged man.

“This is my good brother, Xu Beichen.”

Hearing this name, Ye Liuyun's eyes flickered.

Xu Beichen, ranked second in National Martial Arts School.

A Genetic Martial Artist.

Nicknamed the Little Saber God!

“Hearing about you is not as good as meeting you, Ye Liuyun, it’s been a long time!” Xu Beichen’s face was the type that looked as handsome as a demon at first glance.

Ye Liuyun shook his head, “Next time this person comes, don’t let him stand next to me, it’s easy to affect my good looks!”

“Don’t be self-conscious, after all, since I’ve grown up, no one…”

“No one wanted to punch you in the face?”