Su City No.2 Middle School, Class 7, Grade 3.
Luo Xiu was counting the earnings from selling Elixirs this round, plus the 100,000 yuan secrecy fee from Lin Qiuli.
Tang Feng's and Chen Fan's shares were already sold at noon.
Luo Xiu didn't plan to sell any more Extreme Force Elixirs. The Grandmaster only gave him one bottle, and he had sold almost all of it.
Selling too many would risk attracting attention, and now that he was a half-step Warrior, Luo Xiu didn't worry too much.
Except for Warriors, he didn't take others seriously.
Also, Warriors were forbidden from attacking Quasi-Warriors or ordinary people—Summer Country law strictly prohibited this.
If caught, a Warrior would lose all their power and face years of imprisonment.
Plus, Warriors had a high status and wouldn't bother with Elixirs or petty fights.
Most importantly, Luo Xiu had a Grandmaster backing him, so few dared to touch him.
"Still, better stay cautious!"
"Some Quasi-Warriors might take desperate risks to become Warriors!"
Luo Xiu pursed his lips, growing more careful.
With nearly 4.3 million Summer Country coins in assets, he no longer needed to worry about synthesis materials for a while.
He planned to enter seclusion soon, preparing to break through to Warrior.
Writing out a synthesis resource list, Luo Xiu suddenly heard footsteps and the classroom fell silent.
"The principal's here!"
"Old Jiang must be here for Luo Xiu!"
"Our Class 7 is really making a name for itself!"
The students whispered excitedly as Principal Jiang Gengyao entered the classroom, flanked by homeroom teacher Xiao Ming and Director Xu Liyan.
"Principal Jiang, that's Luo Xiu!"
Xiao Ming pointed, and Luo Xiu met several burning gazes.
He knew the legend of Jiang Gengyao.
A Warrior who fought in the Martial Demon War, one of Su City's few remaining Hidden Strength experts, wielding the "Thunderclap Palm" that once cleaved a Advanced golden lion.
Humans were naturally weaker than beast peers. Over a century, plants and animals began mutating and evolving—two-meter lions grew to five to six meters, prehistoric creatures like saber-toothed tigers, mammoths, and dinosaurs awakened, gaining intelligence and strength.
Humans struggled against them, making Jiang Gengyao's strength remarkable to defeat such foes in one strike.
"Luo Xiu... right?"
Jiang approached, Luo Xiu nodded, "Yes, Principal."
"I've heard about you!"
"To be chosen by a Grandmaster shows your talent. But Grandmasters are busy; if you have difficulties, come to me."
Jiang was polite, and students around were envious.
Few in school enjoyed the principal's favor like Luo Xiu did.
Even Su Yi couldn't always seek his help.
"Thank you, Principal!"
Luo Xiu stood and bowed slightly.
"Good attitude!"
Jiang was pleased—calm, unpretentious, steady: traits of a Warrior.
"I'm just here to check on you."
"Oh, here's a booklet of my cultivation notes. Might help you—won't replace a Grandmaster, but worth reading."
Jiang handed over the book.
Xiao Ming and Xu Liyan froze—it wasn't just notes, but contained Jiang's "Thunderclap Palm" technique, an ancient martial skill from a secret realm with powerful strength.
"That kid's hitting the jackpot!"
Xiao Ming smirked, recalling Jiang's Thunderclap Palm's strength.
Many Hidden Strength Warriors couldn't withstand it.
"Thanks, Principal!"
Luo Xiu felt truly grateful. Having this technique meant he could synthesize a martial skill, not just methods.
"Oh, Principal!"
Luo Xiu suddenly called out as Jiang turned to leave.
"What?"
"I'll be in seclusion soon, breaking through to Warrior—"
"Oh?"
Jiang's eyes lit up, while students twitched nervously.
Luo Xiu was really going to attempt the Warrior breakthrough.
"Just ask Teacher Xiao for leave."
"Alright, Principal, take care!"
Luo Xiu waved as Jiang smiled and left.
"Strength wins anywhere!"
Luo Xiu didn't want to attend school before the Martial Examination.
He planned to show up only for the pre-exam test, then focus on training.
After school, taking leave from Xiao Ming, Luo Xiu headed to the Martial Arts Hall.
In five minutes, he spent over 4.3 million Summer Country coins—Elixirs, mutant vegetables, supplements, special meats—almost clearing the store, except equipment.
"Broke again..."
Luo Xiu sighed and set the delivery time for the evening, then headed home.
"Oh, gotta buy paper, scanner, and printer too!"
He nearly forgot the essentials.
As he prepared to leave, shadowy figures appeared.
His instincts told him they were coming for him.
In the fading sunset, Luo Xiu finally saw their faces.
"I knew it—someone stupid would come to rob!"
He grinned, eyes freezing cold.
Five people: three Quasi-Warriors and two novices.
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