piratefiction Chapter 24 Power - Improve Name! Increase Favorability - Level 7!
Chapter 24 Power - Improve Name! Increase Favorability - Level 7!
"What time is training today?"
Su Chen couldn't help but smile when he saw the message Zhang Yan sent.
He thought for a moment and replied, "Let's start around one or two o'clock after dinner."
"Okay! By the way, what were your test scores yesterday afternoon? What was your ranking?"
"..."
Su Chen's smile froze.
Strength Test - Rock Climbing!
I took the exam yesterday afternoon.
Thinking about the exam, Su Chen felt somewhat helpless.
Who came up with the idea of including rock climbing in the strength assessment?
This thing is clearly related to endurance!
If it's a test of punching power...
Thinking of this, Su Chen revealed a confident smile.
He was confident he would amaze everyone.
But now...
"What's wrong? Is it too low and you're embarrassed to say it?" Zhang Yan sent another message.
Su Chen took a deep breath and typed: "Hehe~ 22 minutes and 58 seconds, ranking 498."
"Ha~ha~ha~"
Zhang Yan sent three "ha"s in a row: "So slow??? You're so bad! I only took 8 minutes and 22 seconds, which is only seventh in the grade."
Then she posted another message, this time feigning a sigh: "Sigh, with grades like this, don't tell anyone I'm your teacher when you're out in the world. I can't bear the embarrassment!"
"Hehehe~"
Su Chen responded with a dry laugh.
However, it must be admitted that Zhang Yan's strength is indeed extraordinary.
He watched Zhang Yan and her group of perverts' assessment process from the sidelines.
As she climbed up the rock face, she felt like she was running on flat ground!
It was even more exaggerated when they came down!
Release your grip directly and let yourself fall freely. Only use the safety rope to slow down when you are almost on the ground.
They're not even human!
Thankfully, the school doesn't grade based on absolute time; otherwise, with these freaks around, anyone more than twenty minutes late would get zero.
The school assigns scores based on grade ranking and the performance differences among students in different score ranges.
The college entrance examination is also based on this standard.
By this standard, Su Chen scored 28 points!
"Strength has always been my weakness."
Su Chen tried to justify himself: "In the ten-school joint exam, which was a contest of boxing strength, I only ranked 595th. Rock climbing... even 700th would be normal!"
"If I really want to count, I've actually made significant progress."
My phone vibrated again.
Zhang Yan: "Were you that bad before? Then you've improved by a hundred places! How many points did you get?"
"Hehe~ 70 points, not so bad."
"You bastard!!! I'm starting to suspect you were holding back all this time just to rack up points."
"By the way! What's your punching power in kilograms now? These past few days of training, I've asked you to throw three punches, and you wouldn't do it!"
Su Chen smirked and typed: "Haha, it's a secret, just wait and see!"
"Hmph! By the way, haven't you been thinking about Wang Yichuan all this time? I just checked that group chat, they should be on their way back in about two or three hours."
Su Chen's gaze paused slightly.
Wang Yichuan is coming back!
He immediately brought up the quest panel for humanoid pets.
Task 1: 3km Race
Task: Accompany Wang Yichuan in five 3km races, and improve your time to under 8 minutes in at least one of them.
.......
Rewards: Pet Energy x100, Ice Jade Essence Pill x5
It's been three days!
Do you know how I got through these three days?
The fifty energy points gained from the 100-kilometer run have long been used up.
For most of the day, his pet's energy points remained almost depleted.
"My current form... I can easily run under eight minutes."
"Just waiting for it to start!"
Su Chen silently estimated his speed in his mind.
With my current proficiency in the Shadowless Step, plus the newly opened Yin Valley acupoint, the eight-minute hurdle, especially after these three days of strength training, has been overcome! My speed and endurance have also improved considerably.
He was absolutely confident that he could overcome this obstacle.
Even... another major breakthrough.
Unfortunately, with the remaining time, it will be difficult to complete Task Two, the Hundred Battles and Trials.
He only managed to complete one out of fifty real-world sparring sessions!
Wang Yichuan only has three days left on his contract.
Will the task be invalidated after the deadline?
Su Chen frowned, temporarily suppressing his question.
He glanced at Xiao Zi's training assignments again.
[Task 1 refresh countdown: 6 hours, 3 minutes, and 17 seconds]
It'll be soon!
Wait another six hours or so, and the new task will appear.
Su Chen snapped out of his thoughts and typed a reply to Zhang Yan: "I'll go find him after I finish practicing with you."
Are you going to the cafeteria now?
"Yeah, I am a little hungry. Let's eat!"
.........
Canteen No. 1.
Su Chen carried the tray to a seat by the window, where Zhang Yan was already sitting. In front of her were a large bowl of beef noodles, four roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers), a plate of cucumber salad, and a plate of mutton soup.
"Can you finish this?" Su Chen sat down and glanced at the food in front of her.
"Nonsense! Anyone who trains for strength has a big appetite, right?" Zhang Yan didn't even look up, picked up a strand of noodles with her chopsticks, and slurped it down.
They don't care about their image at all!
Su Chen shook his head and ate a couple of mouthfuls of rice.
The two ate quietly for a few minutes, then Zhang Yan suddenly put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth.
"By the way, have you heard? Liu Xiangdong bought a low-level spirit bead, which is said to be fire-type."
Su Chen was stunned for a moment.
"Huh? A primary spirit orb? Did he fuse with it?"
"It's highly likely they haven't bought it yet; they just bought it in advance."
Su Chen thought for a moment and said, "To purchase a spirit pearl, one must meet a series of conditions, including a special assessment designed by the school."
"Since Liu Xiangdong was able to buy it, it means he has passed the assessment."
"Yes! But even so, there are still risks."
Zhang Yan's tone became more serious: "If your physical condition and mindset aren't right, things can go wrong. Although a low-level spirit pearl won't cause your body to explode and die, damage to your meridians is equivalent to ruining your future."
"Um!"
Su Chen responded.
Su Chen didn't feel any hatred or disgust towards Liu Xiangdong.
I just think they're too materialistic and not suitable to be friends.
That matter was quickly put behind him, and Su Chen thought of something else.
He glanced at Zhang Yan's panel.
Zhang Yan
Affection level: lv7
Status: Available for contract (Time limit: 7 days)
Strength Level: Third Realm - Acupoint Opening Realm (48 acupoints)
Pet Energy Points - Acquisition Speed: 80 points/day
I've finally reached level 7!
Su Chen breathed a slight sigh of relief.
In the past few days, he has put a lot of effort into Zhang Yan, cooperating diligently during training, occasionally treating her to a meal after training, and chatting with her more when sending messages.
The salary will be doubled!
The results are visible to the naked eye!
From being unable to form a contract, to level 5, level 6, and then level 7, the favorability rating steadily increased.
In addition, Zhang Yan has a very nice personality and is easy to get along with.
They're happy with a little something extra and moved by a little respect.
"My goal for next week's July event is definitely Zhang Yan! Lin Xiyue can wait." Su Chen silently made a plan in his mind.
"If only Lin Xiyue could also fuse with the Spirit Pearl! I wonder what level of skill she would gain from it."
"Can I still use the learning machine to experience it even if I don't pass the assessment?"
Putting that thought aside for the time being, Su Chen took another look at Zhang Yan's strength level.
Opening the acupoint realm, forty-eight acupoints!
In three days, another new acupoint was activated.
"Wang Yichuan only increased his acupoints from fifty-seven to fifty-eight after his trip out," Su Chen thought to himself, comparing the two. "This little girl's cultivation speed isn't slow at all!"
"Especially...she's very secretive!"
His gaze shifted to the line about the Overlord Body Technique.
【Overlord Body Technique lv6 (3633/6000)】
The Invincible Body Technique of Gundam Level 6.
We're already halfway through the experience phase.
"If it loads to this..."
Just thinking about it made Su Chenguang's scalp tingle.
How pleasurable would that be?
"What are you looking at?" Zhang Yan noticed his gaze and looked at him suspiciously.
"It's nothing." Su Chen casually looked away, picked up the bowl, and took a sip of soup.
"Have you finished using the White Jade Meridian Opening Pills you bought before?"
"Ten pills? That won't happen that quickly. But I've used half of them. The effect is pretty good! I feel like a few more acupoints in my legs are opening up. The thirteenth meridian should be opening up soon too!"
"Really? How could this pill be so effective?"
"Of course, it's mainly because I have exceptional talent."
"Hehe~"
Zhang Yan rolled her eyes at him and said, "If you were truly gifted, would you need to unleash your full potential now?"
The truth is the fastest way to cut!
But Su Chen is currently hanging in his hand, completely unharmed.
Zhang Yan realized her words were impolite and quickly changed the subject, asking, "Is this the first time your strength has broken into the top 500?"
"No, I achieved that in my second year of high school."
"Oh, so you're planning to buy muscle-building pills?"
The standard for purchasing muscle-building pills is that one must rank in the top 500 of their grade in strength alone.
Su Chen shook his head: "I don't plan to. I'm considering buying the Overlord Body Pill after I reach the top 300 in a single subject."
"The Overlord Body Pill?" Zhang Yan's eyes lit up. "Oh, right! Have you just begun to grasp the basics of the Overlord Body Technique? I feel that when you use the Mountain-Splitting Fist, there's a hint of the Overlord Body Technique in it."
Su Chen smirked: "Haha, guess!"
"Tch~ So that means it's achieved!"
Zhang Yan crossed her arms, raised her chin slightly, and revealed a smug smile.
"Now that the Overlord Body Technique has reached the first stage, I'll improve the training plan later."
After she finished speaking, she revealed a...
A devilish smile.
Su Chen felt a little scared.
But the muscles in his body... seem to be excited.
"Damn it, isn't this a masochist?"
Su Chen cursed himself in his heart, then silently finished the rest of the rice in his bowl.