27: Chapter 27 Teacher Chen, you are so kind
Ever since Wang Pingan was "enlightened by a single word" from Instructor Chen Feng in front of everyone and delivered that shocking punch, his status at the Elite Base had become somewhat subtle.
Before, everyone saw him as a newcomer who just had explosive luck and managed to squeeze in by breaking through at the last minute.
Although he had some strength, his foundation was unstable, and he was a specialized student.
Now, it was different.
The way everyone looked at him was like looking at a monster.
A monster whose comprehension was so heaven-defying that it was unreasonable.
What kind of thing was the Meteor Fist Technique?
That was an open secret in the base, a negative example hanging on the wall of the Martial Arts Pavilion to warn future generations.
It was known as the "Newbie Killer" and the "Self-Mutilation Divine Skill."
Whoever touched it would be unlucky.
The genius who practiced it for three months and sent himself into the medical pod was still just an ordinary top student in his hometown high school.
But what about Wang Pingan?
How long had he had this fist technique manual?
One day!
Just one day!
He was casually "enlightened" by Instructor Chen Feng with a few words, and then it was as if he had suddenly figured it out, delivering fist energy on the spot!
And it was the kind of fist energy that could be released externally!
Where could one even reason with this?
This was no longer about high comprehension; it was as if he were the reincarnation of the Meteor Fist Technique's own father, born to practice this.
Consequently, the atmosphere in the base changed completely.
Su Yue, that short-haired little spicy girl, now had to walk around Wang Pingan whenever she saw him, muttering non-stop.
"Madman, what a madman."
"To become stronger, he doesn't even want his life."
"Sooner or later, he will cripple himself by practicing."
That pair of twin brothers, Qin Shan and Qin Hai, also looked at him with awe.
They were body cultivators and understood best how domineering and dangerous that kind of fist technique that burned blood qi value was.
In their eyes, Wang Pingan was trading his lifespan for strength; he was a ruthless person worthy of respect and sympathy.
Even Lin Zhan, that silent block, would make an exception and nod proactively when he met Wang Pingan at the training ground, which counted as a greeting.
Wang Pingan accepted all of this.
This was the effect he wanted.
He managed his persona clearly.
A "tragic striver" who, in order to catch up with the geniuses, spared no effort to practice forbidden martial arts and squeeze his own potential.
This image was perfect.
It could explain why he improved so rapidly and gave his unreasonable strength a "reasonable" source.
He began to "occasionally" demonstrate the power of the Meteor Fist Technique during daily training.
For example, when sparring with Qin Shan.
Qin Shan threw a heavy punch with great force.
Wang Pingan did not dodge or avoid it, instead meeting it with a punch of his own, his fist coated with a faint, almost invisible layer of white energy.
"Meteor: Chasing the Moon!"
Bang!
The two fists collided, and Qin Shan's sturdy body was actually knocked back repeatedly, his arm numb.
As for Wang Pingan, after throwing this punch, his face instantly turned pale, his breathing became rapid, and fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead.
He clutched his chest, looking weak from excessive consumption of blood qi value.
"Impressive! Brother Qin Shan's strength has become stronger again!"
"My move consumes too much energy; I can't do it anymore, I need to rest for a while."
As he spoke, he walked to the side, sat down, and panted heavily.
Qin Shan looked at his numb fist and then at Wang Pingan's "exhausted" appearance, his eyes full of shock and a trace of admiration.
He knew that Wang Pingan had held back just now.
If the explosive fist intent contained in that punch had been fully unleashed, his arm would likely have broken on the spot.
And he, to throw this punch, had also paid a great price.
This guy was chasing after them with his life!
Similar scenes happened from time to time in the following days.
Wang Pingan's "genius" halo became even more dazzling.
Everyone knew that a fist technique genius had appeared in the base.
His name even surpassed Lin Zhan's, becoming the most eye-catching one in the Elite Program.
All of this naturally fell into the eyes of Instructor.
He was very gratified.
Wang Pingan did not live up to his expectations and had truly tamed the beast that was the Meteor Fist Technique.
But at the same time, he was very worried.
He could see that every time Wang Pingan used the Meteor Fist Technique, his own consumption was extremely huge.
That increasingly pale face and the fatigue that occasionally flashed in his eyes made him, an experienced person, feel a tightness in his heart.
This kid was trying too hard.
If this continued, let alone aiming for a top martial arts university, whether he could even last until the college entrance exam was a question.
Consequently, Instructor's "special attention" to Wang Pingan began.
He began to call Wang Pingan to his office more frequently, ostensibly for guidance but actually for inspection.
He would use the most precise instruments to detect Wang Pingan's blood qi value and physical depletion.
Wang Pingan, naturally, was well prepared for this.
Every time before seeing Instructor, he would use the system to adjust his blood qi value down just a little bit.
Creating the illusion that "although he was improving, his body was indeed depleted."
"Instructor, I am fine; I know my own body."
"I am still young and recover quickly."
"If I don't give it my all, how can I catch up with Lin Zhan and the others?"
He always used words like these to respond to Instructor's worries.
That stubborn and firm appearance made Instructor feel both heartache and helplessness.
He could only tilt the resource allocation toward Wang Pingan.
All kinds of precious potions for consolidating the foundation and supplementing blood qi value were sent to Wang Pingan's dormitory as if they were free.
Wang Pingan accepted them all and then turned around and fed them to the system.
[Absorbed C-grade Gene Repair Fluid, converted to pay-to-win points + 50]
[Absorbed 300-year-old Blood Ginseng Essence, converted to pay-to-win points + 80]
Instructor Chen Feng is truly a good person!
Wang Pingan felt this sentiment for the Nth time in his heart.