Chapter 18: Team Up with Me? You're Not on My Level! (Part 2)

Chapter 18: Team Up with Me? You're Not on My Level! (Part 2)



On the way to the dormitories...

Song Haitang and Zhao Zheng walked side by side.

"Zhao Zheng, you gave me your precious Burn Burn Fruit... Do you regret it?" Haitang asked.

Without a moment's hesitation, Zheng replied, "Why would I regret it?"

Indeed, he wouldn't regret it. Trading the Burn Burn Fruit, which even dogs wouldn't eat, for the Meta Human Physiology was a huge gain!

Only a fool would regret it.

Fortunately, he kept this thought to himself, as saying it out loud would be impolite to Haitang...

Hearing Zheng's response, Haitang gave him a deep look.

"Then why did you choose to merge with the Kryptonian Heritage? Is it really just to..." Haitang trailed off, not finishing her sentence.

Zhao Zheng knew what she was implying—the online rumors about him being a super suck-up, a dog licker, who didn't want his goddess to have any psychological burden and was willing to sacrifice himself for love.

This question was a bit tricky to answer.

Zheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "I always felt that since the Kryptonian Heritage is so rare, there must be something extraordinary about it. So, I wanted to try and uncover its secrets."

Haitang was sure that Zheng was not being truthful with his response.

The Kryptonian heritage owner from South Korea had spent his entire life researching it, even with government assistance, and still couldn't uncover its secrets. Where did Zheng get his confidence?

And how powerful was the Burn Burn Fruit! It was a Nature Devil Fruit, and once he mastered the ability to 'Elemental Transformation', he would be virtually invincible as long as he didn't fall into the sea.

Why give up such a top-tier Extraordinary Opportunity to research a heritage that was considered useless?

"If you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask," Haitang said, then continued, "Zhao Zheng, have you considered what you'll face after merging with the Kryptonian Heritage and entering Zhenwu University?"

Zheng smiled and said, "It's just that I won't be able to find a teammate, no big deal."

The more nonchalant he seemed, the more Haitang believed that this guy was determined to face death.

"Zhao Zheng, don't be like that!" Haitang couldn't help but advise him, "Extraordinary Opportunities aren't only found in the Holy Land. There's also a chance to obtain them in the Spirit Realm. You can always try your luck there."

Their conversation was like two people on different wavelengths...

However, this didn't bother Zheng, who was more interested in what Haitang had to say next.

"There are Extraordinary Opportunities in the Spirit Realm too?"

"Yes! Although they're very rare, every year, someone manages to obtain an Extraordinary Opportunity in the Spirit Realm."

Haitang paused for a moment, then continued, "So, don't be discouraged. Just work hard!"

"Oh, okay!" Zheng agreed casually.

Seeing Zheng's lack of enthusiasm, Haitang thought he lacked confidence, so she spoke up, "Don't worry about finding a team for the Spirit Realm. You already have a teammate!"

Haitang hadn't planned on revealing this information yet, but seeing Zheng's disinterest, she feared he might give up, so she decided to tell him early.

Zheng was a bit surprised by this news and looked at Haitang seriously for the first time.

He didn't need to think twice to know that the so-called teammate she was referring to was herself.

Who else would want to team up with someone labeled as having a 'Useless Talent'?

"You want to team up with me?"

"Yes!" Haitang nodded calmly. "The Burn Burn Fruit was originally yours, and since you gave it to me, I have an obligation to protect your safety."

Hearing this, Zheng furrowed his brows.

He appreciated her kindness...

But! He had no interest in playing team-up games!

According to his knowledge, the early stages of the Spirit Realm weren't that difficult, and even ordinary people had a chance of survival.

With the strength he had gained over the past month, Zhao Zheng effortlessly broke through the first layer of the Spirit Realm, facing no challenges whatsoever.

He didn't need a team; his Meta Human Physiology was a secret he wanted to keep, and he preferred to work alone.

"You're being ridiculous, girl!" Zhao Zheng scolded her, "What talent do I have? And you want to team up with me? Aren't you afraid I'll drag you down? I refuse!"

Song Haitang was left speechless. Zhao Zheng's tone was as if he was talking to her father, Chairman Song!

No, he was even more domineering than her father.

Never had a boy spoken to her so bluntly.

For a moment, Song Haitang stood frozen, unsure of what to say...

But this girl's dazed expression was rather adorable, with a natural charm.

"Miss Haitang, I know you have a kind heart, but there's no need to go this far. How I act is my choice, so put aside your urge to help and let others determine their own fate."

Zhao Zheng looked at her seriously, "Don't forget the oath you once made. If you truly want to defeat the Monster King, you can't afford to make a single wrong step from now on. Do you understand?"

"I..."

Song Haitang was stunned.

She had come to persuade Zhao Zheng, but now she was the one being persuaded and scolded? Yet, she was a smart girl and quickly thought of a rebuttal.

But...

Zhao Zheng didn't give her a chance!

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"We've reached the Girls' Dormitory, I can't go in. You'll have to find your own room. Settle in first, and we can talk later."

With those words, Zhao Zheng turned and headed towards the Boys' Dormitory.

Song Haitang was left speechless...

Watching Zhao Zheng's departing figure, Song Haitang took a deep breath, then dragged her luggage into the Girls' Dormitory, her cold demeanor returning.

Although she had been scolded by Zhao Zheng, she wasn't angry.

In her eyes, his actions were for her own good...

...

The next morning, Zhao Zheng woke up early and didn't go to the Sunbathing Experience Center.

Today was the first day of classes, and he didn't want to be late, lest he make a bad first impression on the teachers.

When he arrived at the teaching building, he found students gathered at the entrance, surrounding a box and drawing lots.

Zhao Zheng quickly understood what was happening.

It was class allocation, and they were using a lottery system.

There were three classes for freshmen: Class A, Class B, and Class C.

Zhenwu University admitted 300 students each year.

Putting 300 students in one class was impossible; aside from the teachers' capacity, even the classroom wouldn't accommodate that many.

Was admitting only 300 students to a superhuman university too few? Indeed!

Ordinary liberal arts universities admitted thousands annually, making superhuman universities seem minuscule in comparison.

This was primarily because the number of people who obtained Extraordinary Opportunities was inherently scarce.

Further filtering out the useless and trash talents further reduced the number of worthy Extraordinary Being newcomers.

Consequently, the number of students and teachers in superhuman universities was always low.

...

Zhao Zheng joined the line for the lottery.

When it was his turn, he drew a "B"!

Not the best of luck.

He already knew that at Zhenwu University, Class A was the elite class...

Rumor had it that the current lottery was temporary. A month later, the school would reallocate students based on their talents and performance in the Spirit Realm.

Only the top 100 performers would be placed in Class A, receiving the school's elite education and resources superior to the other two classes.

...

(End of Chapter)

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