4: Chapter 4 Awakening Stone

The next day, early morning.

Shen Xingchen opened his eyes and clicked on the check-in.

{ Obtained 200 points of Enlightenment Value }

{ Used 200 points of Enlightenment Value }

{ Congratulations, Host, your cultivation has advanced to Tier 1 Level 8 }

{ ... }

"Cultivation is truly a simple and boring matter!" Shen Xingchen laughed.

He patted his cheeks to wake himself up a bit.

Then Shen Xingchen came to the living room. Early in the morning, Shen Mother and Shen Father had already gone out to work; this was one of the family's few sources of income.

He supervised Shen Keke in completing a series of tasks such as brushing her teeth, washing her face, and eating breakfast.

Then he rushed off to school.

When passing by the alley, he happened to see Uncle Li heading out for work.

"Good morning, Uncle Li!"

After exchanging greetings, Shen Xingchen didn't stay long, leaving behind only a youthful figure.

Uncle Li scratched his head in puzzlement and said to his wife beside him, "Don't you think the Shen Family boy is exceptionally spirited today?"

...

Just as he arrived at the classroom.

Shen Xingchen heard Chen Feiyu acting silly in front of his classmates.

A classmate asked, "Feiyu, what are you grinning idiotically for? Did you pick up some money?"

Chen Feiyu wore a smile: "How did you know I broke through to Level 6 yesterday?"

Classmate: "???"

Huh?

Who asked you?

Show-off!

That classmate left with a heartbroken expression; although one's own failure is sadder, a friend's success is even more distressing!

Seeing Shen Xingchen approaching, Chen Feiyu hurriedly went up to him.

Looking at his expression, Shen Xingchen knew what he was about to do and hurriedly stopped him: "You aren't grinning idiotically, you didn't pick up money, you reached Level 6, promoted yesterday, very outstanding, really!"

Chen Feiyu's excited expression came to an abrupt halt.

There was always the feeling of a force punching into cotton.

But thinking that Shen Xingchen was already at Level 7 yesterday, he could only click his tongue secretly.

"Brother Shen, sit," Chen Feiyu said.

Thinking of Shen Xingchen's performance on the arena stage yesterday, Chen Feiyu felt it was excessively handsome!

Shen Xingchen said exasperatedly: "Is it really necessary?"

Right at this moment.

A classmate shouted from the doorway: "Shen Xingchen, Teacher Li You wants you to come over for a moment."

The Teacher Li You in the classmate's mouth was Class 3-7's head teacher Teacher Li You, a very gentle middle-aged male.

Shen Xingchen roughly guessed what it was about.

So he directly followed that classmate towards the office building.

Right at a corner.

Shen Xingchen saw a familiar figure.

Lin Hu!

It was just that Lin Hu's entire shoulder was now wrapped in thick bandages, and there was a long scar on his left cheek.

The moment Lin Hu saw Shen Xingchen, his expression turned cold, and then, as if thinking of something, a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Shen Xingchen sighed inwardly.

A martial artist's recovery speed was truly fast! In just a day's time, this Lin Hu was actually able to stand up.

Watching Lin Hu's appearance of wanting to bare his teeth.

Shen Xingchen suddenly stepped forward.

Seeing this, Lin Hu gave a start, retreated several steps, and leaned against the wall before steadying his body.

"What are you going to do? This is the teaching building!" He first roared, and only then realized how ridiculous he looked.

To actually be scared to this extent by a single stepping motion from Shen Xingchen was a supreme humiliation!

Shen Xingchen smiled: "Nothing, just reminding you that you dropped something."

Lin Hu was somewhat dazed: "I didn't drop anything!"

Shen Xingchen calmly walked past him, with a trace of mockery at the corner of his mouth, and said softly: "You lost your face!"

Lin Hu's complexion instantly turned dark, and his tightly clenched fists oozed tiny beads of blood from the force.

Shen Xingchen strode away, feeling refreshed.

Those who humiliate others will constantly be humiliated by others!

Soon, he arrived at the office.

The head teacher Teacher Li You, wearing thick glasses, greeted him gently: "Student Xingchen is here."

He carefully looked over Shen Xingchen's appearance.

He had been leading Class 3-7 for almost three years, yet he had never really paid attention to this little transparent person.

Aside from being a bit handsome, this child had no other standout qualities.

Hearing yesterday that he had defeated Lin Hu truly surprised him, and he even repeatedly asked the messenger teacher if she had found the wrong person.

That Lin Hu was a top student of the regular class!

And he had been defeated just like that?!

Teacher Li You: "Finding you this time, aside from asking about the details of your fight with Lin Hu, more importantly, it is to give you this thing."

Teacher Li You said as he took out a cyan jade stone the size of a finger pad from the drawer: "This stone is called an Awakening Stone. Carrying it on you can increase the probability of awakening, so put it away."

"Teacher Li You, this... is too precious. Why?" Shen Xingchen took the Awakening Stone and asked quizzically.

Although Shen Xingchen had just understood this world, he also knew that Awakening Stones were luxury items that only rich people could afford to help their offspring awaken.

It was said that the value of a single Awakening Stone was around twenty thousand yuan!

Why would Teacher Li You help him with such dedication?

Teacher Li You continued: "You're all my students, and you're already at Tier 1 Level 7 without awakening your Talent Divine Ability yet—I'm anxious for you! I prepared this one for my daughter, and now I'm giving it to you."

Shen Xingchen asked: "Then what about your daughter?"

Teacher Li You's eyes curved, and with a face full of doting pride, he said: "My daughter awakened without using an Awakening Stone!"

Shen Xingchen was speechless. Old fogey, you were waiting right here for me, weren't you!

But since he had after all received Teacher Li You's favor, he pretended to be "full of admiration" and said in pleasant surprise: "Teacher, your daughter is truly outstanding!"

Shen Xingchen knew that praising the teacher's beloved daughter right now would make the teacher happier than saying empty words like thank you.

As for repayment, he would fulfill it once he had the strength!

Making random promises now would only make people feel he was bragging...

"She's not that outstanding!" Teacher Li You waved his hand.

Shen Xingchen chuckled inwardly; he was clearly immensely proud!

"Ahem—"

Afterwards, Teacher Li You adjusted his glasses and continued: "This time your fight with Lin Hu started with his provocation, so the school won't hold you accountable. Rest assured, if anything really happens, I will protect you."

Shen Xingchen's body froze slightly.

Why was he even a little bit touched?

"One last thing, I heard your spear techniques are pretty good. A spear martial arts master from Shanghai Shenwu University is coming over to guide students in a few days. Perform well and save face for your teacher." Teacher Li You said with a smile.

Usually, guiding instructors from such prestigious universities would test the students' comprehension abilities.

But Shen Xingchen only had a bit of minor talent; he didn't know how many years he had practiced that spear technique to achieve modest success, so in the eyes of those truly genius figures, it probably wasn't considered outstanding.

Teacher Li You gave a self-deprecating smile.

He really was clutching at straws.

How could Shen Xingchen possibly compare to those geniuses in the advanced classes?

Shen Xingchen readily agreed.

When walking out of the office, Shen Xingchen happened to encounter a girl.

That girl was wearing a milk-white spaghetti-strap dress, stepping in a pair of high-heeled sandals. Her face was delicate and clear, resembling exquisite porcelain, and her skin was like jade, tinged with a slight blush. Her overall temperament leaned towards being cold.

A head of jet-black hair hung down to her waist, and her perfect bodily proportions seemed as though God was partial to her.

This was Jiang Qingyao!

Her temperament was very unique, just like an iceberg, giving people an inexplicable pressure of keeping strangers at a distance.

It was said that this was because she had learned some kind of ice-attribute cultivation technique—something that was only needed at Tier 2.

This cohort at Wudao No. 3 High School only had two Tier 2 students!

Jiang Qingyao walked past Shen Xingchen indifferently.

Shen Xingchen only felt a fragrance rushing towards his face, unsure if it was the young girl's body scent or some kind of specially-made perfume.

"It really smells fragrant... Strong ah!"

Shen Xingchen sighed inwardly.

A person who could reach this level relying purely on themselves was truly a monster!

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Jiang Qingyao