5: Chapter 5 Awakening Exam

Lu Chen thought about it and replied, "Maybe it's because I've been doing intensive physical training recently?"

His voice sounded doubtful, as if he wasn't even sure himself.

Ke Ji widened his eyes.

"Intensive physical training? So serious? Didn't we agree to be a pair of dissolute, second-generation wealthy heirs together?"

"Why did you start training in secret? Don't tell me you really want to get into Star Dou Academy to chase after your crush?"

Lu Chen gave a thumbs up. "You're the smart one."

Ke Ji grinned, wrapped an arm around his shoulder, and laughed.

"Then I'll have to cling tightly to your thigh from now on, future A-Class Warrior!"

The two didn't continue their joking because a little old man with a goatee walked into the classroom with his hands behind his back.

This was the homeroom teacher for their preparatory class, surnamed Yang. Everyone called him Old Man Yang.

"Attention everyone. I am now making an announcement."

He coughed, scanned the classroom, and waited for everyone to quiet down before speaking.

"According to the notice issued by the Alliance."

"The Awakening Exam, originally scheduled for June 18th this year, has been moved up due to some emergencies."

"It will be officially held on June 10th."

"Students intending to apply for the Combat Academy, please prepare yourselves and do not miss the Awakening Exam."

As his voice fell, the classroom erupted into a commotion.

Some were excited, while others felt panicked.

They weren't ready yet.

Ke Ji wailed, "Damn it, my dad only registered me at the Huwei Martial Arts Hall yesterday."

"I thought I had two weeks of special training to get a good score."

"But now there's less than a week left. Is it still in time?"

Lu Chen, however, was very calm and didn't feel much.

According to his current rate of strength improvement, he would exceed the physiological limits of an ordinary person by tomorrow, and he would still have five days of spare time.

After class, Lu Chen and Ke Ji went to the cafeteria for lunch.

It was lunchtime, and the cafeteria was bustling.

When Lu Chen was queuing, he suddenly felt someone push him hard from behind, trying to cut in front of him.

Lu Chen didn't hesitate; he reflexively grabbed the person's wrist and twisted it.

A painful wail rang out. "Ah! Let go! Let go! Let go now!"

It was Zhang Guo.

Zhang Guo was the school bully, born into a family of practitioners.

His grandfather was the famous E-Class Warrior, Zhang Feihong.

Lu Chen didn't care about the other party's background. He repaid grievances with grievances.

Zhang Guo struggled and cried out in pain. "Damn it! Do you know who I am?! I am Zhang Guo, the grandson of Zhang Feihong!"

Lu Chen smiled slightly. "Is that so? Sorry, good grandson, you've mistaken me for someone else. I am not Zhang Feihong; my name is Lu Chen."

As soon as these words were spoken, the nearby students burst into laughter.

Zhang Guo was so ashamed and angry that he nearly exploded, his eyes spitting fire.

Due to his grandfather, wherever he went, everyone scrambled to curry favor with him.

But this guy in front of him, Lu Chen, was it? Not only did he not give his grandfather any Face, but he actually dared to humiliate him like this.

"You're dead!" Zhang Guo roared. "Daring to humiliate me, you're dead!"

As he spoke, he raised his other fist to attack.

But before he could continue his rampage, a cold voice suddenly sounded.

"That's enough, Zhang Guo."

It was Luo Nianwei, the Chairman of the Student Council of the Fifth Middle School.

She was beautiful, calm, and composed, and was widely loved and respected by students.

Although she did not come from a wealthy family, her powerful strength and personal charisma gave her a transcendent status that no amount of wealth could buy.

"You tried to cut in line, and now you are publicly threatening another student? I will report this matter truthfully to the principal," she said in a stern tone.

The arrogant expression on Zhang Guo's Face instantly vanished, and he stepped back with an ugly expression.

It wasn't just that he was afraid of the principal; it was also his own infatuation with Luo Nianwei.

He gritted his teeth, glanced at Lu Chen who had let go of his hand, and finally left without a word.

Lu Chen watched his retreating back, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The look Zhang Guo gave him at the end... was a bit dangerous. The other party must hate him to the core.

However, Lu Chen didn't care.

With his current strength and real age, he didn't take the petty squabbles on campus to heart.

He turned to look at Luo Nianwei and smiled slightly. "Thank you for stepping in to help."

Luo Nianwei shook her head slightly. "Without me, he still wouldn't have been able to do anything to you."

"Lu Chen, I didn't expect you to be so strong."

"Before, I didn't even see how you grabbed Zhang Guo's hand."

"It seems you have been doing physical training in private."

Hearing this, Lu Chen's Face flushed slightly.

He hadn't received any physical training at all... that was purely a reflex.

Because his Mental Energy had already increased to four times its original level, even if a mosquito flew in front of his eyes, he could notice it, so naturally, he was able to counter-grapple Zhang Guo.

After bringing his food to the table, Ke Ji said with an ambiguous expression, "Brother, not bad. You don't make a move until you have to, and then you shock everyone! Even your future sister-in-law is praising you."

"You've really made something of yourself. When you become rich and powerful, don't forget me..."

Lu Chen patted his big head again, stopping his nonsense.

Time passed quickly. Returning home in the evening, his parents were not there.

Lu Chen lay on the bed, savoring the events of the day.

He realized that he had become so strong without realizing it.

As for Zhang Guo, he was just a brat. He didn't take him to heart at all.

Of course, if the other party wouldn't give up and insisted on taking revenge, or even did something excessive, then he wouldn't tolerate it. If necessary, he wouldn't hesitate to kill.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye. June 10th.

Lu Chen stood in the school square with students from other classes.

Today, they were going to the Alliance branch for the assessment.

Lu Chen opened the System panel:

Name: Lu Chen

Strength: 128

Spirit: 128