“Students, the college entrance examination is coming soon. The opportunity to change your destiny is here! You must think carefully. Is this the only chance you will ever have in this lifetime?”
“Sleep a little less each day and practice a few more sets of basic body-strengthening techniques. Play a little less each day and practice your breathing and qi-regulating methods a few more times! You have worked hard for more than a thousand days. Wasn’t it all for today? The sky at six in the early dawn is dark, but as future martial artists, you shine brightly!”
On the platform of the sports field, the principal of Qingcheng High School spoke passionately. His face was flushed red with excitement. As soon as he finished, thunderous applause erupted from below.
Zhu Ping’an stood among the students, staring blankly at the scene before him.
After a long moment of shock, he finally confirmed that he had transmigrated, and not only that, but into a novel set in a high-martial world. Here, ferocious beasts roamed freely and demons were everywhere. Only martial artists could protect the stability of humankind.
Once someone became a martial artist, they would gain a noble status, enjoy various privileges, and even enter a martial arts university to study, achieving true upward mobility.
He was the second male lead in the novel. According to the plot, he would soon successfully become a martial artist. He would treat the female lead as his pure white moonlight, becoming her knight and protecting her all the way. He would give her money and resources, act as her free bodyguard, and remain devoted even after she married someone else. In the end, he would sacrifice his life to protect her and die in the belly of a ferocious beast.
The female lead would be deeply moved by this and turn her guilt toward him into love for the male lead, then go on to bear three children for the male lead.
After learning how the plot would unfold, the corner of Zhu Ping’an’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.
What brainless author wrote such a brainless novel? His character setting was the ultimate simp. Even Boiling Goat would have to kneel and kowtow twice to show respect.
“Brother Ping’an.”
A soft, delicate voice sounded. Zhu Ping’an turned his head and saw a tall, graceful girl lowering her head, looking troubled.
She was full where she should be full and slender where she should be slender. Her face was as tender as a rose, with exquisite features set upon it. Though still young, she was already like a flower about to bloom.
Zhu Ping’an had to admit that the female lead, Yan Shubing, was indeed a top-tier beauty. No wonder she had once enchanted him so completely.
“Brother Ping’an, there’s only half a month left before the college entrance examination. I’m really afraid I won’t be able to get into the same university as you…”
Yan Shubing’s large, watery eyes were misty, as if tears might fall at any moment.
“Bingbing, don’t worry! I have a qi—”
Before he could finish, Zhu Ping’an abruptly shut his mouth. He sucked in a sharp breath and broke out in a cold sweat.
There were still half a month left before the exam. His qi and blood value was 80, while Yan Shubing’s was 69.
His family had spent a huge sum of money to obtain a Qi and Blood Pill for him, just so he could raise his qi and blood value to 100 and become a 1st stage martial artist. A 1st stage martial artist could easily enter the most prestigious universities, with limitless prospects ahead.
But according to the original plot, he would give the Qi and Blood Pill to Yan Shubing, causing himself to fail to break through to the 1st stage. In the end, he would only get into an ordinary first-tier university.
Now that Zhu Ping’an possessed the soul of a transmigrator, he naturally had no intention of giving the Qi and Blood Pill to Yan Shubing. Yet under the influence of the plot, he had almost blurted out that he had one.
The power of the plot was truly terrifying.
“Brother Ping’an, what were you about to say you had?” Yan Shubing asked, blinking her big eyes at him pitifully.
“Nothing. I was saying I’m feeling a bit hot-tempered right now!”
Zhu Ping’an gazed at Yan Shubing with apparent affection and spoke gently.
“Bingbing, don’t worry. As long as you work hard, we will definitely get into the same martial arts university.”
As a transmigrator, Zhu Ping’an knew very well that the male lead and female lead were both blessed with overwhelming luck. Unless absolutely necessary, he did not want to become their enemy.
“Ah… alright… I’ll work hard.” Yan Shubing pouted her rosy lips, looking a little wronged. “If only there were a Qi and Blood Pill. If I had one, I would definitely be able to catch up to you, Brother Ping’an.”
Zhu Ping’an’s heart tightened. He secretly covered the Qi and Blood Pill in his pocket, wondering whether this woman knew something.
“Sigh! Bingbing, don’t say that. It’s all my fault! I don’t have the ability to get a Qi and Blood Pill! I’ve let you down!”
Bang!
Zhu Ping’an punched the large tree beside him. With his qi and blood value of 80, the strike immediately sent leaves scattering everywhere. He looked utterly remorseful.
“Brother Ping’an, don’t hurt yourself. I’ll definitely train hard!”
Failing to obtain the Qi and Blood Pill from him, Yan Shubing left in disappointment.
Watching her retreating figure, Zhu Ping’an finally let out a long breath. He had managed to fool her away.
In the past, he had been used by her countless times. When she lacked money, he gave her money. When she lacked cultivation resources, he gave her resources. When she had conflicts with others, he stood up for her. He even paid her tuition and living expenses.
In the end, she only treated him as a brother? Bah! What a scumbag woman!
To avoid future trouble, Zhu Ping’an looked around to make sure no one was nearby. He then took out the Qi and Blood Pill and swallowed it in one gulp.
The moment it entered his body, it transformed into a massive surge of energy that flowed through his limbs and bones. He felt his qi and blood rising at an astonishing speed.
After a long while, Zhu Ping’an exhaled a turbid breath and slowly opened his eyes.
He could sense that he was only one final push away from breaking past 100 and becoming a true martial artist.
“If only I had another Qi and Blood Pill…” Zhu Ping’an sighed. But obtaining another one was easier said than done. His family was considered moderately wealthy in Qingcheng, yet even buying one pill had dealt them a heavy financial blow. Buying another would likely bankrupt them.
Just then, a long sword fell from the sky and stabbed directly into the ground in front of him.
Instinctively, Zhu Ping’an reached out and pulled the sword free. He discovered that it emitted a sharp sword aura. It was clearly an extraordinarily valuable treasure sword.
“Celestial Origin Sword! My Celestial Origin Sword!”
An old man with graying hair suddenly rushed in front of Zhu Ping’an, his face full of excitement.
“Young man, could you return the sword to me?”
Zhu Ping’an handed the sword back. The old man appeared and disappeared like a ghost. He was at least a 3rd stage martial artist, not someone Zhu Ping’an could afford to offend.
“Hahaha! Celestial Origin Sword, Celestial Origin Sword, so what if you refused to acknowledge me as your master? Didn’t I still catch up to you?”
Holding the sword, the old man laughed heartily, clearly in an excellent mood. He lowered his eyes and glanced at Zhu Ping’an.
“You returned what wasn’t yours. You are a good child. I am not a stingy man. Take this Qi and Blood Pill as my thanks!”
With that, the old man actually took out a Qi and Blood Pill and stuffed it into Zhu Ping’an’s hand. Then he flew away on his sword, leaving behind a stunned Zhu Ping’an.
“I think I understand now…” Zhu Ping’an looked at the suddenly acquired Qi and Blood Pill, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
“According to the plot, I’m supposed to give Yan Shubing a Qi and Blood Pill next. To complete that plot, I must first have a Qi and Blood Pill in my possession. If I don’t have one, the plot will forcibly correct itself and ensure that I do?”
At this thought, Zhu Ping’an’s heartbeat quickened dramatically.
“This plot… seems like it can be exploited for bugs.”