17: Chapter 17 My buddy's pecs are a bit over the top.

Ning Yuan took his time sizing up this new roommate.

Hmm, he really was quite handsome.

His temperament was just a bit too feminine, nowhere near as masculine as himself.

"I am Ning Yuan," he responded with a chuckle. "However, if you want the position of Boss, I'm afraid that won't work."

Jiang Mingyue was likewise sizing up this so-called Boss in front of her.

At first glance, she was stunned.

This kid was indeed a bit excessively handsome.

However, she quickly composed herself; her mental state as a Martial Saint from her previous life ensured she wouldn't be swayed by mere appearances.

"Then let's have a fight," she said succinctly, her voice cold and clear. "If you lose, I call the shots in this dorm. If you win, I, Jiang Yueming, will listen to you from now on."

She intended to settle this once and for all.

Solve all the trouble in one go.

With her insight, she could naturally tell that the backgrounds of the three people in this dorm were all extraordinary.

If she could thoroughly subdue them, it would be a significant boost to her early development.

At the thought of this, she felt a bit eager to try.

Hearing this, Ning Yuan gave a light chuckle.

"That sounds good, it suits my intentions perfectly. However, I'll try my best to hold back a little."

This certainly saved him a lot of talking.

Jiang Mingyue was amused by his nonchalant attitude and was just about to speak.

But immediately, the expression on her face suffered a violent shock!

The youth across from her, who had been all smiles just a moment ago, underwent an earth-shattering change in his entire aura in an instant!

A savage, overbearing, and terrifying aura—as if an ancient Primordial Dragon-Elephant had awakened—surged into the sky!

His gaze also became matchlessly domineering, like an emperor presiding over the world!

Before Jiang Mingyue could even react, an afterimage flashed, and the opponent appeared before her like a ghost!

A punch was thrown!

Violent Qi and Blood power exploded instantly; the roar of a dragon and the trumpet of an elephant echoed throughout the entire villa. The terrifying physical force even vibrated the surrounding air, making it let out an overwhelmed howl!

"This guy is not simple!"

Jiang Mingyue's heart skipped a beat.

As a Martial Saint from her previous life, her insight was incredibly sharp. She instantly judged that this person's strength was definitely extraordinary!

She didn't dare to be the slightest bit careless and instinctively mobilized all her power, throwing a punch in return!

Five million jin of massive force erupted with full power without reservation at this moment!

Boom!

The two fists collided, producing a dull, thunderous roar!

In the next second, Jiang Mingyue felt a terrifying force that was simply impossible to contend with coming from the opponent's fist!

She felt as if she had been struck by lightning; she was hit squarely in the chest and her body flew backward uncontrollably!

"The Boss's divine might is world-shaking!"

"The Boss is invincible under heaven!"

Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi, who had just scrambled up from the ground, immediately raised their arms and cheered, their faces glowing with excitement.

However, Ning Yuan stood frozen in place.

He looked down at his fist, a strange expression appearing on his face.

The sensation just now... was a bit strange.

Why was it... so soft?

And very elastic?

"Are this buddy's pectorals a bit too exaggerated?"

"Could it be that he practiced some special body-tempering technique?"

He couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.

Meanwhile, Jiang Mingyue, who had been blown away, already had a pretty face flushed bright red, even her earlobes were burning.

"Damned scoundrel!" she roared in her heart.

Jiang Mingyue stabilized her body, determined to give this guy a piece of her mind today!

At the same time, she also realized a severe problem.

The guy across from her was an out-and-out Prodigy!

His Qi and Blood power was actually even higher than hers!

"How could a librarian who isn't even a formal student have this kind of Prodigy-level strength?"

She took a deep breath, suppressing the shock and shame in her heart.

So what if his strength was high?

A real battle depends on methods!

As a Martial Saint from her previous life, her combat experience was incredibly rich, and she had mastered countless powerful secret techniques that had long been lost!

"Qi and Blood Secret Technique—Waning Moon!"

Jiang Mingyue gave a low shout.

The Qi and Blood power in her body erupted frantically, condensing behind her into a phantom of a cold Waning Moon filled with a destructive aura!

An eight-fold power increase!

Throughout the entire history of the human race in her previous life, this secret technique was unparalleled among explosive secret techniques in the Qi and Blood Realm!

The violent Qi and Blood power turned into a surging tidal wave, sweeping toward Ning Yuan!

Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi both swallowed hard in fear.

"Holy crap! This... this pretty boy is too fierce, isn't he? I feel like even if we used our transcendent powers, we still wouldn't be able to beat him!"

They had felt indignant about being defeated by a newcomer just now, thinking it was because they had suppressed their cultivation.

Looking at it now, even if they didn't suppress it, the result would likely be the same!

The two of them couldn't help but get nervous.

The Boss... surely he wouldn't lose, right?

Seeing this, Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? You've got some skill."

He had been personally taught by his grandfather Ning Jianghe since childhood and had extraordinary insight.

The grade and power of the secret technique this guy was using were top-tier; even his family's Heavenly Thunder Crash might not be able to compare.

In terms of pure talent, this guy was not inferior to the version of himself that possessed the Star Sacred Bone.

"Unfortunately, I have more tricks than you."

An eager battle intent also ignited in Ning Yuan's eyes.

Just right, he could test the power of this Heaven Slaying Precious Technique!

He took a sudden step forward, the dragon-elephant roaring within him. His violent Qi and Blood power was no longer restrained, instead transforming into a brilliant blazing sun hanging high behind him!

The great sun crossed the sky and then crashed down, as if it were going to drag the entire world into destruction!

The scene was terrifying to the extreme!

A ten-fold power boost, crushing everything in its path!

"The Boss is indeed the Boss!"

"This is the true Prodigy!"

Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi were so excited their faces turned red.

As for Jiang Mingyue, her pupils shrank violently!

An unprecedented sense of immense crisis enveloped her mind!

With just one punch, her proud Waning Moon phantom was forcibly suppressed and obliterated by that falling sun!

With the second punch, the defense she had constructed with all her might shattered instantly, and her body flew out once again!

The third punch, however, stopped ghost-like and silently right before the tip of her nose. The sharp wind from the punch blew her long hair into a mess.

Ning Yuan's exceptionally handsome face slowly approached, a smiling expression on his face.

"Well?"

Jiang Mingyue was as still as a wooden chicken.

She stared blankly at the face close at hand, her heart filled only with endless shock.

"How is it possible... I actually... lost?"

"In a thousand years of my previous life, I have never heard of the human race having such a monstrous youth..."

She murmured to herself in her heart.

Admiration, complexity, shame... all sorts of emotions intertwined.

Seeing Ning Yuan still looking at her, she bit her silver teeth and said stubbornly:

"I admit defeat! From today on, I'll recognize you as the Boss! However, you just wait. The day I defeat you, I'll be the Boss!"

She was not convinced!

As a reincarnated Martial Saint, how could she be suppressed by a brat?

What a joke!

The path of martial arts had only just begun. With her rich experience, surpassing him was only a matter of time!

Seeing this, Ning Yuan gave her a thumbs up.

"Little Jiang is indeed a person of his word!"

Want to surpass me?

In your dreams!

From now on, you will only see my back until it disappears.

Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi also approached with laughs, attempting to put their arms around his shoulders.

"Old Fourth is indeed powerful! To actually be able to trade a few blows with the Boss!"

Hearing this, Jiang Mingyue shot them a cold look, causing their movements to freeze.

"Old Fourth?"

The two of them choked under her gaze, and then, remembering her terrifying strength from just now, they immediately changed their tune with wry smiles.

"Cough cough, greetings Second Brother! Hello, Second Brother!"

They had seen Jiang Mingyue's performance just now.

Even if they didn't use their transcendent powers, they would definitely be no match.

This was also a powerful thigh to cling to!

Calling him Second Brother was not a loss!

Only then did Jiang Mingyue give a cold snort, essentially accepting this ranking.

Meanwhile, Ning Yuan was checking the system notification that had just sounded in his mind.

[The Host is indeed the Chosen One destined by heaven! On the very first day of meeting, relying on your unparalleled personal charm, you have successfully won over all your roommates and become the undisputed Boss of the dormitory!]

[Congratulations to the Host for completing the side mission ahead of time!]

[Reward obtained: Deduction Card x 1]

Looking at the card shimmering with a mysterious light in the system inventory, as well as the effect description on it,

Ning Yuan's heart was filled with pleasant surprise.

This time, he had made a huge profit!