Ji City's Fifth High School had been established for nearly fifty years.
Yet, it had never produced a student admitted into an academy!
The other teachers could grasp this fact.
Yan Dehou naturally could as well.
Ever since Xia Country announced the Horse Stance and incorporated Martial Arts into the college entrance exams, they, the school teachers, had also paid extremely close attention to the Martial Arts Students' training.
And according to his knowledge, even the first student in the school to transfer to Martial Arts hadn't achieved small success in the Horse Stance by now!
That student had once been a well-known figure throughout the entire school.
During the sports meets in his first and second years, he had won numerous awards!
Long-distance running, sprints, high jump, long jump—he was basically first in all of them!
Even the PE teacher said this student was born for sports.
He might even bring the country glory in the future.
But such a talented student, after over three months of arduous practice in Martial Arts, had only reached entry-level. By the time of the college entrance exams, his Martial Arts Realm might only be enough to secure an exam exemption for an ordinary university.
Yet now, Jiang Shu actually claimed he had achieved Qi Blood Transport!
Qi Blood Transport—that's Great Success in the Horse Stance!
One step further, and it would be the grand circulation of Qi Blood throughout the body, a strength of nine hundred jin!
This strength already surpasses that of the current weightlifting world champions.
How could he believe this!
How dared he believe this!
All the teachers in the office stopped what they were doing. Their ears perked up, their gazes fixed on Jiang Shu.
They also wanted to know whether this student was merely exaggerating to gain attention or if he indeed possessed profound abilities.
"Mr. Yan, the sign of Qi Blood Sensing is the swelling of the temples, while the sign of Qi Blood Transport is the rolling of Qi Blood, such that one can wear just a single layer of clothing even in the cold winter." Jiang Shu explained. Facing Mr. Yan, who was genuinely concerned for him, he didn't mind spending more time to prove himself. He took off his school uniform jacket, revealing he was wearing only a short-sleeved shirt underneath.
"Another simple way to verify this is that I can lift an object weighing six hundred jin. If the school leaders don't believe it, they can make preparations in advance."
Putting his school uniform jacket back on, Jiang Shu then spoke about Wang Han. "As for what happened, it should all be captured by the classroom surveillance."
"Regarding this issue, Wang Han first occupied my desk and then insulted my dedication to Martial Arts. His actions even affected others, disrupting Xu Shuhui's studies."
"Since Wang Han insists on letting the school leaders decide, Mr. Yan might as well go and ask them. If they all believe that I, Jiang Shu, was in the wrong, I am willing to accept the school's punishment. But as for apologizing... Does Wang Han even deserve it?"
After speaking, Jiang Shu put his school uniform jacket back on. Seeing Yan Dehou still in shock, he said softly, "Mr. Yan, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to class."
The office door opened once more.
The cold wind from the corridor blew onto Yan Dehou, seeping through his collar and chilling him to the bone.
Instantly, Yan Dehou snapped out of his daze.
He looked at Jiang Shu's retreating figure with an unfamiliar expression, as if seeing him for the first time.
"Old Yan, congratulations, congratulations! You've nurtured another student for a top university this year."
"Sigh, I wonder if the students in my class will be competitive enough. It would be great if I could get three into top universities."
"Three top university students are nothing compared to this. Now that Xia Country is supporting Martial Arts so heavily, a student from our school who qualifies for a top university through exemption due to Qi Blood Transport is far more valuable than three students getting into top universities through exams. Besides, there are still three months until the college entrance exams. What if he makes further progress..."
"HUSH... I daren't even think about it! Let's not talk about it. Old Yan will definitely have to treat us after today's news, to share some of his good fortune."
Seeing Jiang Shu leave, several teachers in the office stood up and walked over to Yan Dehou. Their previous expressions of watching a spectacle were now replaced with looks full of compliments and envy.
Even though Jiang Shu wasn't their student, as long as he was from Ji City's Fifth High School, its reputation would soar. The better the school became, the better their treatment as teachers would also become!
"I'll watch the surveillance footage first, then decide if I need to report to the principal."
A student who had achieved Qi Blood Transport.
What did that represent?
Yan Dehou certainly knew, especially after the special visitor from Shengjing today had emphasized the treatment afforded to Martial Artists.
He took several deep breaths to calm his rapidly beating heart. Striving to compose himself, he turned on the surveillance footage, put on headphones, scrolled through the timeline, and began watching from when the students entered the classroom.
Wang Han's arrogance, Jiang Shu's calmness, and Xu Shuhui's tearful anger—all were reflected in his eyes.
Soon, Yan Dehou clicked pause, as if he had made a decision. He saved a clip from the surveillance footage and sent it to the principal. Then, he too left the office, striding quickly towards the principal's office.
「Third Year, Class Eight.」
Jiang Shu pushed the door and entered.
The initially somewhat noisy classroom gradually fell silent.
Everyone immediately turned their gazes towards Wang Han.
"Oh, Jiang Shu, you're back. Did Old Yan ask you to come apologize to me, hoping to smooth things over and let bygones be bygones? TSK, if you apologize sincerely, I might just forgive you a little."
Wang Han's face was smug; he believed his performance in the office had been exceptional.
So what if Jiang Shu is a Martial Artist who has achieved Qi Blood Sensing?When he's done something wrong, he still has to submit to the school leadership's authority!I've figured it out now.No matter how Jiang Shu can lift a desk, or how strong he is, he wouldn't dare hit me.Why should I be afraid of him?
"If you're still half asleep, remember to catch up on it during class." Jiang Shu glanced sideways at Wang Han before sitting back down. He then heard Xu Shuhui whisper from the desk in front of him, "Jiang Shu, have you... achieved Qi Blood Sensing...?"
"Yes."
Since he had chosen to reveal his strength to Mr. Yan, Jiang Shu hadn't planned on hiding it from his classmates either.
Xuanxing is different from the Da Jing Dynasty. In this era of big data, unless one deliberately stays hidden indoors, all actions are recorded.
The buns he bought in the morning, the stances he practiced regularly in the park—
It could be said that if Xia Country wanted to investigate Jiang Shu, they wouldn't even need a full day to deduce his approximate Martial Arts Realm from his daily activities.
Therefore, there was no need for any concealment.
Xia Country would never turn on its geniuses, discarding them once they were no longer needed, just because one or two emerged.
Besides, his current level was merely Qi Blood Transport.
Such a Realm is hardly enough to catch the attention of the higher-ups.
"Jiang Shu, now that you've achieved Qi Blood Sensing, the school definitely won't punish you too harshly. At most, they'll ask you to apologize to Wang Han and make peace. Compared to formal punishment, that's a minor thing."
Hearing the affirmative answer, Xu Shuhui's anxious heart finally settled, and the corners of her mouth curled up beautifully.
In her school uniform, she exuded an air of scholarly elegance.
She adjusted her glasses, her vitality restored.
On her pretty, oval face, her eyes seemed to study Jiang Shu carefully.
Previously, she had only thought Jiang Shu was handsome and principled. But today, he seemed taller and more robust, calm in spirit and full of vigor.
Is this the change that comes from practicing Martial Arts?
This is definitely a crush! Damn it, what a shameless pair!
Watching this scene, Wang Han gritted his teeth, itching to speak out. But then, the memory of Jiang Shu's arm strength when lifting the desk, and those cold eyes looking down on him, made him forcibly swallow his words.
Why is time passing so slowly?Why hasn't Old Yan come in yet?He's usually so quick with things; why is he taking so long to report to the school leaders?School leaders, where are you?!
Wang Han felt uncomfortable, conflicted, and on tenterhooks.
Finally, the classroom door creaked open.
Yan Dehou walked in first, followed by Zhang Taining, the current principal of Ji City's Fifth High School.
Wang Han was momentarily stunned, then his narrow eyes lit up with immense, malicious glee.
So what if Jiang Shu has achieved Qi Blood Sensing?After the college entrance exam, he'll just be an ordinary undergraduate.The school principal wouldn't come to a classroom for a mere undergraduate!For him to come personally, there's only one possibility: my words had an effect!The school leaders also think this incident will tarnish the school's reputation!Even the principal has come to deal with Jiang Shu personally!Jiang Shu is finished!It's a done deal!
Once Jiang Shu is punished, I'll spread all sorts of 'evidence' in class about Xu Shuhui liking him. I'll say the study committee representative actually likes delinquents, that her prim exterior hides a different reality...Loves studying? That's all an act. If she really loved studying, why did she only get into Fifth High in the high school entrance exam?That shameless pair—neither of them will escape!
He could barely resist the urge to cross his legs triumphantly.
Wang Han snickered, unscrewed the cap of his thermos, and took a long sip of the perfectly warm water.
Now, he really wanted to see...how Jiang Shu would dare to act so smug in front of him this time!