Chapter 105: Why Did I Accept Such a Disciple?
Chapter 105: Why Did I Accept Such a Disciple?
"Aunt, how is it?" Xue Ruyan looked at Xue Xiao with a smile.
Xue Xiao took a moment to savor the taste, then looked at Jiang Tian, who was walking over.
"It tastes very good and very unique," she admitted.
"I can clearly feel that after eating this dish, the blood and energy in my body are being nourished throughout."
Xue Xiao found it incredible that just by eating a dish, she could enhance her own blood and energy.
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At her level, relying on external sources to improve her cultivation required extremely high standards.
Furthermore, she had suppressed her own realm to polish her foundation, which demanded even stricter conditions.
She was at a critical stage, and any supplement to her blood and energy had to be flawless.
Yet, Jiang Tian's dish was perfectly suited for this purpose.
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It was exactly what she needed—a food-based method to reinforce her cultivation foundation.
She had never imagined that cooking alone could accomplish this.
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Xue Xiao didn't ask what Jiang Tian and Huang Hui had secretly discussed before they left.
Everyone had their own secrets, and there was no need to pry.
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"Next, you both follow Teacher Wang back," Xue Xiao instructed Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan.
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Huang Hui nodded in agreement.
"The next battle is beyond your level. You two won't be able to participate."
"With this contribution, the top two spots in this martial arts exam are guaranteed to be yours."
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Huang Hui said this deliberately while looking at Jiang Tian.
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You said you would control your score—
But is this what you meant by 'controlling' it?!
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Jiang Tian sighed.
He hadn't expected things to turn out like this.
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"However, Jiang Tian should be ranked first," Xue Xiao added.
"Since he was the main informant, the military merit evaluation will favor him."
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After saying this, Xue Xiao carefully observed Xue Ruyan.
She had expected that upon hearing this, her niece would feel disappointed or unwilling to accept it.
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If that were the case, she had already prepared to fight for her.
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After all, according to the intelligence report,
Xue Ruyan had to use her trump card to kill the Fire Feather Clan's genius,
save her own life, and extract crucial intelligence.
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However, to Xue Xiao's surprise,
Xue Ruyan showed no dissatisfaction at all.
Instead, she kept smiling, even whispering to Jiang Tian beside her.
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On the other hand,
Jiang Tian's expression dropped immediately when he heard he would be ranked first in the country.
He didn't look happy at all.
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Isn't this reaction a little too extreme?!
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As Wang Liuming led Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan away,
Xue Xiao suddenly realized something.
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"Wait a minute," she quickly called out.
"Where is the young patriarch that you captured?"
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"Aunt," Xue Ruyan turned around, still smiling calmly.
"The young patriarch you're asking about is already in your stomach."
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Xue Xiao: "???"
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Later—
After Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan left,
Xue Xiao took a deep breath and focused on preparing for the upcoming battle with Huang Hui.
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According to their strategic plan,
they would sneak through the underground river,
capture the small tribe behind the Fire Feather Clan's army,
and then launch a coordinated frontal attack.
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The human army would strike from both sides,
completely surrounding and annihilating the enemy.
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For Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan,
their mission was complete.
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Back at the Third Line of Defense Base—
Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan immediately used their military merit points
to exchange for accommodation and get some rest.
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Jiang Tian, however, was still worried about becoming the national top scorer.
He didn't want to be in the spotlight or attract unnecessary attention.
Feeling frustrated,
he returned to his room,
sat cross-legged,
and focused on cultivating the Blood Abyss Furnace Technique.
The intense body tempering pain helped calm his mind.
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Meanwhile, Xue Ruyan, who had also gained a significant breakthrough,
was immersed in quiet cultivation.
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The two of them were at peace.
But elsewhere,
certain people were not.
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Star City—
Inside a luxurious villa,
Zhou Shang sat on the edge of a bed,
gently holding a woman's hand.
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The silver-haired woman lay asleep, her eyes closed.
Zhou Shang, as if sensing something,
felt his phone vibrate in his pocket.
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After glancing at the woman,
he quietly stood up,
left the room,
and checked his phone.
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He never allowed disturbances when inside that room.
But if the message came from Jiang Tian or Huang Hui,
he had set his phone to vibrate—
because their messages were always important.
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Seeing that Huang Hui had messaged him,
Zhou Shang clicked on it and started reading.
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At first, his expression remained neutral.
But as he continued reading,
his brows furrowed, and his face darkened.
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By the time he finished,
he silently put the phone away,
stood motionless for a long time,
and exhaled deeply.
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Zhou Shang's Thoughts—
Okay, okay…
So this is how you 'control your score,' huh?
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As a former top fighter on the front lines,
Zhou Shang fully understood the weight of Jiang Tian's achievement.
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There was no doubt.
Jiang Tian was now the number one student in the country.
No one could surpass him.
Even Xue Ruyan, the likely runner-up, wouldn't come close.
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But this wasn't just a normal top ranking.
This was—
A feat that shook the entire martial world.
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With the martial arts college entrance exam reforms,
this year's rankings had attracted unprecedented attention.
Many experts had been analyzing the top contenders,
predicting the provincial and national rankings.
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And now, out of nowhere,
Jiang Tian would skyrocket to first place.
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Zhou Shang could already see the headlines.
A martial arts candidate who single-handedly influenced a war.
His name would flood the news.
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And what's worse—
Every martial arts university would compete to recruit him.
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Final Thought—
"I'll have to talk to this brat when he gets back…"
Zhou Shang rubbed his forehead.
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"I need to prepare for this mess."