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Chapter 113: Genius Championship
Chapter 113: Genius Championship (Requesting Monthly Votes)
"What competition?" Jiang Tao's eyes lit up, his thoughts mirroring Lin Qi's.
Guo Heng placed his phone on the table, projecting a document before the group.
"It's from the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion's official website", Guo explained. "They're organizing this to boost competitive spirit among Xia Kingdom's geniuses."
"The Genius Championship takes place every spring semester of Senior Year. This will be the fifth edition."
"Huh? What's the Genius Championship?" the group asked in unison.
"Only Moon Rank geniuses qualify for this competition."
"The event lasts nearly two months, with rounds held periodically. Advancing to each subsequent round earns participants rewards."
"The competition concludes with the final sixteen competitors, who receive extraordinarily generous prizes", Guo concluded his brief explanation.
Jiang Tao's eyes gleamed after listening. "This sounds great! Every advancement means rewards!"
"What kind of prizes are we talking about for the top sixteen?" he asked curiously.
Guo Heng shook his head. "The top sixteen rewards are kept secret every year—only the winners know the details."
Qiu Siying chimed in, "Secrecy like this means the rewards must be incredibly valuable. If they were ordinary Xia Kingdom Currency, rumors would’ve spread already."
The group nodded in agreement.
Lin Qi felt a stir of curiosity and desire for the unknown rewards.
"When does the championship start?" Lü Xiang asked.
"Guo Heng replied, "The first three rounds begin next weekend. Official announcements will likely drop within the next two days."
"Everyone should refine their martial arts skills. Let’s aim to survive multiple rounds and earn more rewards."
Lin Qi spoke last, his voice firm.
The group nodded, their competitive spirits reignited.
...
The next day, every Moon Rank genius received a text notification.
The official website’s announcement sent shockwaves through the community.
Those who hadn’t received messages accelerated their training, while many geniuses grew determined to claim the rewards.
"This year’s top sixteen spot has my name on it", one genius declared confidently.
"I’m curious about the prize. I’ll secure one spot—anyone matched against me can consider themselves unlucky", another laughed.
"The Scarlet List bores me. This tournament’s where I belong", someone else said, focused solely on battle.
"During this championship, I’ll make Xia Kingdom’s geniuses remember my name", Chen Li muttered, his expression confident as he trained in the martial arts hall.
...
At noon, inside Training Hall 503
Lin Qi, wearing a black martial arts uniform, downed two stamina elixirs. He opened a jar of Crimson Blood Healing Balm, scooping out a generous amount to smear across his body.
Soon, a jar was completely emptied.
Shaking his head, Lin Qi grabbed a new jar, scooping out another fifth of its contents before rising to begin his stance.
"The elixirs’ effects are weakening", he mused. "Even the Crimson Blood Healing Balm isn’t as effective as before."
Initially, the balm had worked wonders. But as his vital energy stat increased and his body constitution strengthened, its potency diminished. He now needed larger quantities—originally one jar lasted a week, now barely two days. With fifteen jars monthly, the martial arts pavilion’s allocation of twelve (worth 600,000 Xia Kingdom Currency) had become insufficient.
Even stamina elixirs showed declining effects compared to his primordial energy martial arts cultivation.
"It’s time for better resources", Lin Qi decided.
...
Evening, Crimson Heaven Supermarket
Lin Qi and Jiang Tao entered for another shopping trip.
"After breaking into the Second Realm, ordinary resources barely improve my vital energy stat", Jiang Tao sighed, recalling his post-Wanda Plaza recovery.
"Exactly why we need stronger resources", Lin Qi agreed.
Jiang Tao checked his finances. "Buying the Primordial Energy Martial Art drained half my savings. Good thing nearly two million will arrive soon—or I’d be bankrupt again."
Jiang Tao had purchased Adamantine Body Ape Evolution Method from Abyssal Maw Martial Arts Gym, which cost 1.5x standard price. His recent promotion to A-Rank contract status had spared him from financial disaster.
"Let’s go!"
Inside the supermarket, they bypassed basic items—Physical Energy Capsules and regular stamina elixirs no longer sufficed.
"Advanced stamina elixirs aren’t enough anymore. We need stronger alternatives", Lin Qi muttered, approaching a sparse shelf.
His eyes landed on a tiny, white vial shaped like a gourd.
[Item: Vital Energy Pill]
[Effect: Enhances physical vital energy refinement]
[Price: 250,000 per pill]
Lin Qi’s eyes brightened. This was what he needed.
Unlike daily stamina elixirs, this pill—taken every few days—promised significant body refinement, especially when combined with his energy and Crimson Blood Healing Balm.
Still, 250,000 per pill was steep. He grabbed four bottles, along with premium stamina elixirs, revitalizing elixirs, and aromatic oils.
Fifteen minutes later, at self-checkout:
"Beep!"
"Your purchase totals 2,100,000 Xia Kingdom Currency. With your 75% discount, will you pay 1,575,000?"
"Confirmed."
"Payment successful. Thank you!"
Lin Qi paid calmly, unaware of the man behind him gaping at the 75% discount.
"75% off? That’s an A-Rank genius!"
Recognizing Lin Qi from TV, the man eagerly asked for a photo.
"Lin Qi, could you write a message for my daughter? She’s your fan!"
With a smile, Lin Qi signed a note, his handwriting bold and elegant. The man marveled, "You’re handsome inside and out!"
After the small fan interaction, Jiang Tao finished paying, and the two returned to their training hall.
...
Nighttime, Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, Room B123
Lin Qi stood, legs uncrossed from meditation, stretching briefly before retrieving the white vial.
He poured out a deep brown pill, no larger than a marble, emitting an unpleasant odor.
He popped it into his mouth, grimacing as he bit down. The taste was vile—bitter and nauseating.
After swallowing, he took a stamina elixir and applied Crimson Blood Healing Balm. His body soon burned with heat, both internally and externally.
Tonight, he’d test the 250,000-per-pill Vital Energy Pill’s worth.
(End of Chapter)
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