Chapter 15: Living Off Others Will Only Hurt You
Chapter 15: Living Off Others Will Only Hurt You
Xue Ruyan was an exceptional presence at Yue City No. 14 High School.
Although the school ranked sixth among the 36 high schools in Yue City, it wasn't particularly outstanding.
But Xue Ruyan was different.
She was a true genius—her blood energy value had already reached 98 before awakening, and she was guaranteed to hit the limit of 99.
There was even hope that she might break past 100 points, which would classify her as a top-tier prodigy.
If she could achieve this before the Warrior College Entrance Examination, she would be nationally recognized as a once-in-a-decade talent.
At Yue City No. 14 High School, Xue Ruyan was undoubtedly the best.
Now, with Jiang Tian as her teammate, wouldn't this mean he could just ride along for an easy win?
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Classroom Commotion
"Be quiet, it's not over yet."
On the podium, Xu Lijun tapped the desk, signaling for silence.
As the classroom settled down, he continued:
"After being matched, if both parties are dissatisfied, they can re-enter the matching pool for another chance."
"This time, the matching process was supervised by the city's joint examination committee. There are no errors."
"If you're satisfied, contact your teammates and plan ahead. If not, apply for a rematch immediately."
"Starting today, all regular classes are suspended. Prepare fully for the Awakening Assessment."
"Class dismissed!"
Xu Lijun rushed out of the classroom immediately, as if he couldn't wait to escape.
Before he was even out the door, he already had a cigarette in his mouth.
No one was surprised—their homeroom teacher was a heavy smoker.
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Huang Xing's Reaction
"Lao Jiang!"
A loud voice from the classroom door caught everyone's attention.
Jiang Tian looked up and saw that it was Huang Xing, so he stood up and walked over.
The moment he stepped outside, Huang Xing slapped him on the back.
"Damn, you're ridiculously lucky! You got matched with Boss Xue?"
"When the results popped up, our entire class exploded in shock!"
"Boss Xue is kindhearted and insanely strong. You hit the jackpot."
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Huang Xing was in Class 1 of Grade 3, the elite class, where Xue Ruyan was also a student.
So, he had seen the matching results before anyone else and had rushed over to congratulate his good brother.
After all, this was a city-wide joint exam, and the higher the ranking, the better the rewards.
A good score in this test would be immensely helpful for the Warrior College Entrance Exam.
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The matching rule was that the strong lead the weak, but Huang Xing knew his best friend well.
Jiang Tian's true strength was terrifying.
If he teamed up with Boss Xue, they might even have a shot at the top spot in the city-wide rankings.
The only risk was if Xue Ruyan wanted a rematch.
So, Huang Xing leaned in, his voice low and urgent:
"Listen to me—if Boss Xue asks for a rematch, say NO. Got it?"
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Unexpected Invitation
Just as Huang Xing finished speaking, a clear, pleasant voice rang out.
"Student Jiang Tian?"
Huang Xing's body stiffened instantly.
Speak of the devil—she was here.
Was she really going to ask for a rematch?
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Jiang Tian turned around at the sound of the voice and saw his teammate—Xue Ruyan, the school belle and strongest student at Yue City No. 14 High School.
He had to admit—she lived up to her reputation.
Her long, silky black hair cascaded like a waterfall.
Her fair skin was as pure as snow, and even the simple school uniform couldn't hide her elegant figure.
Slender, graceful, and effortlessly beautiful.
Her ice-blue eyes carried a mysterious charm—the kind that could calm the mind just by looking into them.
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"Hello, Xue Ruyan."
Jiang Tian nodded politely.
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A Surprising Proposal
Xue Ruyan studied Jiang Tian carefully.
He was neatly dressed, looked energetic, and didn't have a defeated aura like some students who had given up on themselves.
She didn't care much about the strength of her teammate.
Since the rule was that the strong led the weak, she had no complaints, even if she got matched with the worst student.
After all, this was part of the test.
What she didn't want was a lazy, careless teammate who dragged her down or got her killed.
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Huang Xing, standing nearby, felt uneasy.
He looked between Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan, suddenly worried.
This was too much luck for his friend.
Was Jiang Tian even capable of handling this much fortune?
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Then, Xue Ruyan spoke:
"Jiang Tian, can I invite you to my house later?"
"Ah?"
Jiang Tian was stunned.
Huang Xing's eyes nearly popped out.
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Xue Ruyan checked the time on her phone and continued:
"You should inform your family that you'll be staying over at my house tonight."
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"WHAT!!"
Huang Xing lost his mind.
His eyes widened in disbelief, and he glared at Xue Ruyan.
"Boss Xue, is getting a good score on this test really worth selling yourself like this—?!"
Before he could finish, Xue Ruyan shot him a cold glare.
Huang Xing swallowed his words immediately.
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Why She Invited Him
Xue Ruyan looked back at Jiang Tian and explained seriously:
"At 6 PM, I need to attend special training and won't return until the test starts."
"I have valuable information about the test site and the Flame Bird Tribe that I need to share with you."
"Additionally, my house has excellent training equipment. You can use it over the next few days to prepare for the assessment."
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Hearing this, Jiang Tian was surprised.
Despite getting randomly assigned the weakest teammate, Xue Ruyan didn't complain or look down on him.
Instead, she immediately took action to help him improve, ensuring they had the best chance of success.
Jiang Tian could tell—Xue Ruyan was someone who knew exactly where she was going in life.
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"I'll follow your arrangements, Xue."
Jiang Tian agreed without hesitation.
If someone offers kindness, accept it.
Rejecting it would be rude and foolish.
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Interruption
Just as Xue Ruyan was about to give further instructions, a righteous voice suddenly rang out:
"Jiang Tian, if you have any conscience, you should voluntarily give up this match and let Xue Ruyan find a new teammate."
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The hallway grew silent.
Everyone turned their heads.
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"Oh, damn... That's Wu Xianqing!"
"The elite class monitor! He's been after Xue Ruyan for ages!"
"So he finally snapped? This is gonna be good!"
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Wu Xianqing—second only to Xue Ruyan in strength—stood tall, exuding a commanding presence.
Before Jiang Tian could even respond—
Xue Ruyan stepped forward and blocked his way.
"Wu Xianqing, don't interfere in other people's affairs."
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Huang Xing nudged Jiang Tian and whispered:
"Lao Jiang… are you a gigolo now?"
Jiang Tian: "???"