Volume One, Chapter 11: This Easy Life Tastes So Sweet

As Su Qiqi was taken away, the commotion on the playground quickly subsided.

Next was Lu Jing’s turn.

He strode briskly to the Awakening Stone.

Following the procedure, a surge of electricity instantly coursed through his body, flowing from head to toe.

Then, it converged in his palm.

A beam of azure light shot forth. As expected, Lu Jing awakened with a Class B ordinary physique.

I knew it—miracles don’t come that easily.

Just as Lu Jing was about to raise his hand, the electric current stirred again. Part of it seemed unwilling to dissipate, surging toward the Baihui acupoint, where the beast blood was stored.

Lu Jing trembled slightly. Could it be...?

He directed his consciousness to control the current. The electricity surged inward, paused for a few seconds, then returned to his palm.

All in an instant.

Within the azure glow, there was a faint hint of gold.

“Class B,” the teacher beside him noted calmly, unaware of anything unusual.

But someone in a higher position had seen it all.

Hmm?

This kid isn’t normal!

A faint smile curved his lips as he stroked his chin.

Lu Jing retracted his hand, somewhat astonished. It seemed the beast bloodline truly could alter his constitution.

“Step down, Class B,” the teacher’s voice called again, bringing Lu Jing back to reality.

Evidently, the disturbance hadn’t caught anyone else’s attention.

That was for the best. Laying low and developing quietly was the way to last the longest. The ability to convert beast energy was too conspicuous; he didn’t want to be taken to the lab for dissection.

All students who finished testing were taken away, Lu Jing included.

Meanwhile, Su Qiqi was already surrounded, the crowd pressing in tightly.

“Qiqi, don’t forget me when you’re rich and famous! We’re classmates; make sure to look after me someday.”

“Get lost! Classmate? I live just around the corner from Qiqi. You know what they say: ‘Distant relatives are not as close as neighbors.’ If anyone’s going to be taken care of, it’s me, not you.”

“Qiqi, it’s Xiao Wu! We were desk mates in elementary school. When you get strong, will you look after me too?”

...

Every classmate who could claim even the slightest connection with Su Qiqi was eagerly vying for her favor.

But Su Qiqi ignored them all, her eyes fixed on the display.

Seeing that pillar of azure light, worry filled her eyes. She hoped Ah Jing wouldn’t be too disheartened.

When Lu Jing approached, she slipped away from the crowd and walked toward the exit.

She stopped in front of Lu Jing.

“Ah Jing, I awakened the Vermilion Bird spirit body,” Su Qiqi said with a crescent smile, looking up at him.

“Hmm, congratulations.”

Lu Jing affectionately ruffled her hair.

“We promised each other, I’ll take care of you.”

Su Qiqi, fearing Lu Jing might feel discouraged, said it boldly in front of everyone.

The onlookers felt like they might vomit blood.

Seriously, what kind of luck did Lu Jing have?

Jealousy and envy swirled in their hearts!

“Alright,” Lu Jing smiled, admitting that living off someone else’s support wasn’t a bad feeling.

After all, being supported was a skill in itself.

Once all tests concluded, students who awakened with Class B or higher were gathered back on the playground.

Only twelve had awakened spiritual bodies, with Su Qiqi topping them all as the sole SSS-class.

“Students who awaken with Class A or higher, you have the opportunity to enter the Martial Arts Academy directly. Those with awakened spiritual bodies have the right to choose to join the military department immediately.”

“The military department!?”

The announcement stunned everyone.

It was well known that the military had very high entry requirements, but also the best benefits.

There had been no precedent for this before.

“Alright, dismissed. Su Qiqi, please stay behind.”

As the crowd dispersed and hurried back to the classrooms, Lu Jing only intended to greet Su Qiqi.

“Ah Jing, have you decided where you’ll go?”

“The Martial Arts University,” Lu Jing replied without hesitation. He had no interest in any other school.

“I’ll go to the Martial Arts University too,” Su Qiqi said firmly, looking at him.

“But...” Lu Jing hesitated. With Qiqi’s talent, she could gain access to far better resources.

“If you’re there, then I’ll be there too,” Su Qiqi said resolutely.

At that moment, all the leaders present heard this and couldn’t help but scoff inwardly.

No way!

This bastard—how did he manage to make such an exceptional girl so devoted?

Though Lu Jing had only awakened as Class B, he was clearly winning at life.

He was just a B-class!

“Su, you’re mistaken. Love is important, but your future matters more. If you join Rongcheng University, I guarantee we’ll provide all the spiritual stones you need for upgrades.”

“Don’t listen to him. Our military department is the best. You won’t have to worry about benefits at all.”

“Su, as the saying goes: ‘Home may be old, but the feelings run deepest, intentions are strongest, and love is sweetest.’ If you stay at Wucheng University, we’ll supply all the spiritual stones you and your boyfriend need for upgrades.”

One couldn’t help but admire Principal Huang’s words—they hit Su Qiqi right in the heart.

“Alright,” Su Qiqi said, making her decision final.

Lu Jing smiled softly beside her, heart warmed. A girlfriend like this was surely rare in the world.

In truth, Lu Jing had hoped she would stay away from Wucheng to avoid danger, but the risk remained, as he didn’t know who had harmed Qiqi in her past life.

After much thought, Lu Jing felt it safest to keep her close.

Principal Huang grinned from ear to ear.

The others were visibly frustrated.

No way!

Damn it, this girl is such a hopeless romantic!

They quickly shifted tactics.

“Su, don’t rush your decision. Our military department can recruit him too, and the benefits won’t be any less.”

“Yeah, yeah, Rongcheng University can do the same. You’ll be able to choose your own battle suits, weapons, and elixirs.”

Huang’s enthusiasm turned urgent. “Old Wang, that’s enough. Su already said she wants to come to Wucheng University.”

“Old Huang, Su’s made up her mind. She just doesn’t know our Rongcheng University well enough yet.”

“Tch.”

Huang wasn’t worried; he had his secret weapon. As long as her boyfriend didn’t change his mind, everything would be fine.

Despite their relentless persuasion, Su Qiqi remained unmoved.

“I’m only going to Wucheng University,” she said firmly.

“Sigh...” they were greatly disappointed.

Losing such a prodigy!

Yet they still didn’t give up, adding, “If you change your mind, the military department will always welcome you.”

Su Qiqi politely nodded, showing the respect due.

Principal Huang brusquely dismissed them.

“Rest assured, if you come to Wucheng University, I will devote all my efforts to cultivating you.”

Seeing Su Qiqi say nothing but look toward Lu Jing, Principal Huang immediately responded, “Of course, the same treatment applies to this young man.”

“We don’t even know this young man’s name.”

“My name is Lu Jing.”

“Welcome to Wucheng University, Lu Jing.”

“Thank you.”

In that moment, Lu Jing truly felt that living on someone else’s support was a sweet deal.