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Chapter 14
Chapter Fourteen: Sixth in Class, Ranking in the Entire Grade (Please Support)
Class 3 Classroom
The cold air from the air conditioner permeated every corner, but it couldn’t soothe the students’ anxious hearts. Many sat in restless anticipation, their inner calm shattered by the looming results. Lin Qi, however, remained composed, his gaze fixed on the status panel hovering in his vision.
[Name: Lin Qi (17)]
[Occupation: Martial Artist]
[Template: Erlang Deity·Yang Jian (2%)]
[Vital Energy Stat: 6.2]
[Martial Arts: Harmony Stance (Mastery), Tiger Form Fist (Mastery), Fundamental Spear Manual (Proficient)]
[Fist Techniques: Tier 1, 92%]
[Spear Techniques: Tier 1, 60%]
[Body Techniques: Tier 1, 57%]
In just a week, Lin Qi had made staggering progress. Awakening his template had dramatically enhanced his martial arts talent, and the Tiger Form Fist had advanced directly to mastery. The Vital Energy Elixir he’d purchased also played a crucial role, rapidly boosting his Vital Energy Stat. He’d not only surpassed the 6.0 threshold but reached 6.2—a jump from 5.2 to 6.2 in seven days. Even Lin Qi himself found it hard to believe. All of this stemmed from his template. The enhanced digestion allowed his body to absorb nutrients efficiently, including from Physical Energy Capsules. And this was only at a 2% fusion rate—imagine the potential at 10%, 20%, or higher. Lin Qi felt confident he could rival even those with awakened special abilities.
...
The class dragged by in anxious anticipation, eventually reaching the final period.
“The results and rankings are out!”
Standing at the podium, Teacher Yan Hong scanned the room, her gaze lingering on every tense face before delivering the first words. In this era of advanced technology, exams no longer took days—results were ready within hours. Martial Arts mini-tests were even faster.
“This time, our class improved significantly, and the rankings have shifted dramatically.”
A girl suddenly raised her hand. “Teacher, how many of us made it into the top 50 in the grade?”
The room tensed instantly.
“Eight!” Yan Hong answered without hesitation.
“Eight?” Yang Lei leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, smirking. “I was seventh last semester. I’m definitely in the top 50.”
“I’ll project the results now,” Yan Hong said, activating the holographic display.
Li Shaodong’s palms grew clammy under the air conditioner’s chill. “I can make it into the Elite Class,” he muttered, gripping his seat. Yang Lei sipped his drink, equally confident.
With a flicker, a 3D data overlay materialized on the podium—a massive score table. All eyes snapped to it.
“First place: Yu Jing, second in the grade!”
“Yu Jing again! Unbelievable!”
“Second: Zhu Yuqi, fifth in the grade!”
“Same as before!”
“Third: Jiang Tao, eleventh in the grade!”
“Jiang Tao improved!”
Jiang Tao grinned, satisfied with his four-rank jump. “Progress! Now, where’s Qi Ge?” He scanned the list eagerly.
Lin Qi’s sharp eyes locked onto his name immediately.
[Name: Lin Qi]
[Academic Score: 912 (1st)]
[Vital Energy: 6.2 (620)]
[Fist Techniques: Excellent+ (1000)]
[Total Score: 792.4]
[Class Rank: 6th]
[Grade Rank: 45th]
A faint smile tugged at Lin Qi’s lips. A weight lifted from his chest. The grading criteria focused on three aspects: academic score (20%), martial techniques (30%), and Vital Energy Stat (50%). Currently, they were testing fist techniques, though the National College Entrance Exam would switch to weapon proficiency.
“Qi Ge, you’re sixth in class!” Jiang Tao laughed, slinging an arm over Lin Qi’s shoulder. “Now we’re both heading to the Elite Class!”
“Stay calm,” Lin Qi replied, lips twitching.
“I’m ninth? Fifty-eighth in the grade?!” Li Shaodong shot up from his seat, incredulous. “My Vital Energy Stat broke 6.0, and my Five Animal Forms reached mastery. How did I miss the top 50?”
“Relax,” his desk mate said. “Plenty of people hit 6.0 this time. It’s normal.”
Li Shaodong quickly recovered, scanning the list again. “Wait—Lin Qi’s sixth in class? He overtook me? That much progress?”
Others turned, intrigued. “Lin Qi was tenth in class last semester, barely top 100 in the grade. Now he’s in the top 50? Did he suddenly get a power-up?”
“Seriously, impressive!” murmurs rippled through the room.
Nearby, Yang Lei stared at his own rank—seventh, right behind Lin Qi.
“How did Lin Qi get ahead of me? That’s impossible!” His confidence shattered, he recalled mocking Lin Qi as “deadwood” just days ago. Now, he’d been overtaken by one spot, nearly missing the Elite Class cutoff. The humiliation stung like a slap. “Damn it! I’ll surpass him, no matter what!”
In the second row, a sharp-featured boy frowned. “Still second? Next time, I’ll claim first. Li Zhou, in the Elite Class, I’ll see how you train!”
...
The bell rang.
“Class dismissed! Top eight students, prepare for the Elite Class transfer tomorrow.”
As students filed out toward the cafeteria, Jiang Tao nudged Lin Qi. “Congratulations, Qi Ge! The Elite Class has perks, and you can apply for the Genius Loan now.”
Lin Qi nodded. The Elite Class was a new beginning. But his funds were nearly depleted—boosting his Vital Energy Stat had drained his savings on Physical Energy Capsules and Vital Energy Elixirs. Even his weekly budget for nutritional meals—nearly 3,000 yuan—was almost gone.
He patted his stomach, feeling the warmth of digestion. His enhanced stomach absorbed nutrients efficiently, contributing to his breakthrough. But yesterday, he’d noticed a problem: one nutritional meal no longer satisfied him. Soon, he might need two, like Jiang Tao.
He needed the Genius Loan—200,000 yuan for the lowest tier—urgently. Guo Heng had promised long-term work, but a week had passed with no updates.
(End of Chapter)
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