Chapter 62 - 56: Exam Secrets

"Burden?

The classmates were confused, shouldn’t platinum be stronger?

"Everyone has electricity in their bodies, but for regular people, it’s very weak; you understand that, right?

The platinum bone structure amplifies the current in the body and causes chaos, resulting in unintended electrical leakage."

Dai Yuegui explained.

"Electrical leakage? Like Pikachu?"

One student exclaimed.

"I think it’s like Tatsuya Bastard."

Another student suggested.

"You’re all wrong, it’s the Thunder Fruit, Enel, you know? The god of Sky Island!"

This group had clearly been influenced by tech-era manga.

"Anyone who keeps spouting nonsense will go bathe in the mud immediately."

Dai Yuegui said with a darkened face.

What a mess.

"Instructor, electrical leakage must be impressive, right? After all, lightning is so powerful."

Liao Ji asked.

"Impressive my foot, this bit of electricity barely enhances any power, it’s a total waste. In humid environments, because the air is moist and some areas are persistently rainy, your internal electricity would form a huge web of lightning, and in the dark, you’ll be like a lamp.

"And this lamp becomes an obvious target. Usually, Martial Artists who have gone through the second bone washing must painstakingly master a combat technique to hide that damn electricity.

"The technique to conceal electricity particularly drains Qi Blood, and during battles, it might inadvertently leak out, which is extremely dangerous.

"The key is, before becoming a Grandmaster, besides marking you for enemies, the electricity is almost useless in combat. Without a fully matured platinum bone structure, you’ll attract a lot of attention from powerful figures in humid environments.

"Several prodigies from the four major Martial Arts Academies have died because of accidental electrical leakage.

"Of course, it must be admitted that Martial Artists with a platinum bone structure who break through to Grandmaster become the pillars of the Divine Land, either becoming military generals or regional leaders.

"You guys shouldn’t overthink it. Given this class’s standard, having one or two golden bone structures would be a blessing. Just understand platinum bone structures as background knowledge."

Dai Yuegui glanced at Su Yue and the Liao Brothers.

These few might have a chance to challenge the golden bone structure before the college entrance exam.

Especially Su Yue.

He currently has 18 cards of Qi Blood and still has a year before the college entrance exam; there’s real hope.

"Instructor, once you’ve been ranked, you can’t go through bone washing again, right?"

Gong Ling asked.

"Correct.

"After ranking, the bone structure is set, and not even a Grandmaster can undergo bone washing again in this lifetime.

"Prior to ranking, it’s your only chance to change your bone structure."

Dai Yuegui nodded.

Su Yue reflected on this.

So there’s such a thing as bone washing? No wonder, when he looked at Li Xingpei and Pan Yizheng the Major General, he noticed a golden glint in their eyes.

Turns out they have golden bone structures.

By the way, what bone structure does my dad have?

Didn’t know about this before, never even paid attention.

"It’s noon, let’s break for lunch. In the afternoon, I’ll give you a detailed account of... humid environments."

Unknowingly, the morning had passed, and that’s as far as Dai Yuegui got with bone washing.

Su Yue’s eyes brightened.

Finally, they’re going to discuss humid environments; he’s been curious for a long time.

"Instructor, I think I’ve broken through 1 card the past few days, but there’s no wireless signal here, and my detector is unstable.

"Does the school have a detection chamber?"

Suddenly, a short student asked.

During the exam, he achieved a 9 card score.

The rest of the classmates nodded in agreement, wanting to test as well, noting that the detectors sold in Divine Land require a connection to correct data.

Without a signal here, the detectors are pretty much useless.

"Come with me."

Dai Yuegui led the group to another villa.

"There’s a detection chamber inside. If you want to test, go ahead."

Dai Yuegui opened the room.

Sure enough, inside was a detection chamber identical to the one used in the joint exams; since it’s a wired version, all the features were stable.

The student couldn’t wait to get in, placing his hands on the metal spheres.

Indeed.

cards.

The short student celebrated wildly, gaining 1 card in just a week was a significant improvement.

Though he couldn’t match Liao Ping or Liao Ji, surpassing himself was still progress.

Su Yue sincerely smiled.

He remembered this student; despite everyone else slacking off, he remained diligently hard at work.

"Class monitor, can you share the secret of your 18 card score with us?"

Suddenly, a student looked at Su Yue eagerly.

During exams, the mindset is also crucial; achieving an 18 card score, Su Yue must have a secret.

Sure enough, everyone was looking at him with eager eyes.

"Just luck, I guess."

Su Yue scratched his head.

Things like the system are really hard to explain.

"Class monitor, the 18 card score is extraordinary. You must have some special method, right?

"Perhaps... some small cheating? Hehe."

Liao Ji, the troublemaker, chimed in right on cue.

"Cheating, not possible, right?"

"Yeah, under everyone’s watch, the detection chambers are all sealed."

The classmates exchanged looks.

"Class monitor, why don’t you recreate the scene for us, let us witness the miracle of 18 card Qi Blood."

Liao Ji looked at Su Yue with malicious intent.

He felt strongly that Su Yue’s one-handed 18 card performance definitely had some exaggeration.

Class leadership is his dream position; today he’ll pull Su Yue down.

"Better not."

Su Yue modestly shook his head.

"Don’t deny everyone the thrill!"

Liao Ji chuckled mischievously, while the others egged him on.

"Well, since you’re all so insistent, let’s take a look. Just don’t make fun of me, I really do have a secret."

Su Yue sighed with a wry smile.

Gong Ling looked worried... does Su Yue really cheat?

Dai Yuegui also frowned.

Su Yue had a peculiar aura, seemingly suppressed by something.

Then Su Yue stepped into the Qi Blood chamber, quietly removing all the silver needles.

It’s time to reassert the class monitor’s authority; Liao Ji, this little bastard, is usually a good guy but just too ambitious for leadership, and that’s not good. Needs a lesson.

This time, Su Yue was able to place both hands on the test spheres.

Since it wasn’t an exam, the detection chamber wasn’t keeping the Qi Blood score confidential; it was directly visible on the screen.

card.

cards.

cards.

cards.

The Qi Blood value kept flickering, and the classmates grew increasingly tense.

Would he replicate the 18 card performance?

Maybe it was really just luck?

cards.

Matched with Liao Ping.

cards.

Gong Ling let out a long breath, proving it was genuine; Su Yue hadn’t cheated.

However, Su Yue hadn’t ended the test.

The crowd looked perplexed; why hadn’t he come out yet?

But in less than a minute, Su Yue delivered a shocking answer.

cards.

Yes, a staggering number, fixed on the detector’s display.

Not only did the students exchange puzzled glances, but even Dai Yuegui’s pupils contracted sharply.

It’s only been a week since the joint exam, how did Su Yue gain another card, what’s his training secret?

A week, breaking through from 9 cards to 10 cards would be hard, yet normal.

But jumping from 18 cards to 19 cards, that’s absolutely terrifying.

The difficulty is entirely of a different level.

cards, that’s already the entry score for the four major Martial Arts Academies.

Liao Ji’s expression froze; he’d already caroused a speech about overthrowing Su Yue, now it was all stuck in his gut.

cards.

Completely surpassed by 3 whole cards, this is utterly disheartening.

Zhou Yuncan’s whole arm was numb; he regretted slacking off these past few days.

The rest of the classmates were equally filled with shame.

Those more skilled than you are still working like crazy, and yet here you are, playing poker like some loser; absolutely disgraceful.

"Hey, didn’t you all just ask me what the secret was to achieving 18 cards?

"Actually... my secret is simple: just take 1 card less."

Su Yue walked out of the transparent chamber and then casually strolled away.

Behind him, he left a group of utterly dumbfounded classmates.

"Legend, I’m kneeling to you."

The short student was filled with fervor.

This is truly the Martial Tyrant of Cengyan City.

"Brother, your dream of being a class leader is shattered."

Liao Ping patted Liao Ji on the shoulder, full of sympathy.

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