The Prodigies War

Chapter 137: Quarterly Assessment

The instructors squabbled endlessly, their faces flushing with anger. They almost even rolled up their sleeves to settle the matter.

Xu Sanqi couldn’t help but wrinkle his brows. He ran his eyes around and noticed Xiaoke sitting there silently. He couldn’t help but ask, “Xiaoke, is there a student in your 39th Campground able to be the first to kill a brute warrior?”

His voice was sharp like a sword and resounding like metal clashing. It instantly quelled the arguments and made everyone turn their heads to look at Xiaoke.

Some people seemed curious, some people didn’t think she had such a student, and some people were already preparing to refute when Xiaoke gave out a name.

Xiaoke was taken aback. She didn’t expect Xu Sanqi to ask about the situation in the 39th Campground.

After a thought, Xiaoke shook her head.

There were quite a few outstanding students in the 39th Campground, such as Gong Ming, Shi Yu, Ning Meng, and Qi Can, but compared to Bai Lingxi, Zhao Yin, and the others, they were slightly inferior.

Gong Ming had extremely remarkable defense but his attack power was lacking.

Shi Yu was good at outflanking tactics, and he often waited for the opportunity to kill in one blow. This particular tactic was undoubtedly terrifying, but it would be difficult to use such a method to be the first to kill a brute warrior.

Ning Meng and Qi Can had powerful combat strength but students with innate talents such as Bai Lingxi and Zhao Yin still had advantages over them.

After pondering for a long while, Xiaoke still couldn’t give out a name.

This made many people who were preparing to refute Xiaoke a little disappointed. Some people chuckled as though they already knew that Xiaoke would respond in such a way.

“It’s really difficult to know which student would be the first to kill a brute warrior. Perhaps we could only get a clear answer in the quarterly assessment tomorrow,” said Xu Sanqi.

He was about to end the meeting when a fiery red and beautiful shadow sped over and exclaimed, “Chief Xu, I think the first to kill a brute warrior among the six hundred students in the twenty campgrounds will definitely be from the 39th Campground.”

Accompanying the voice was Xiaoman’s alluring and perfectly curved figure. Her sexy and stunning face made many people's eyes light up.

However, Xiaoman’s words made many people scrunch their faces and become irritated. She had ruled out all the students in the other campgrounds other than those in the 39th Campground. She is underestimating everyone else.

Even Xiaoke couldn’t help but frown. Xiaoman’s appearance made her elegant and fair face turn cold. Despite the fact that Xiaoman mentioned the campground she was in charge of and was subtly supporting her, she still felt uncomfortable.

Someone couldn’t help but sneer, “Xiaoman, everyone knows what the situation is like in the 39th Campground. What you just said is too absurd.”

The others agreed one after another. “Yes, which student can achieve first place in the 39th Campground?”

The voices were filled with mocking and disagreement.

Xu Sanqi frowned. “Xiaoman, don’t mess around here.”

In the past, Xu Sanqi’s words would have made Xiaoman obediently step back, but she wasn’t her usual self today. She continued to stride towards the meeting table, sweeping her watery, bright eyes across everyone. She smiled. “Since you want to know who it is then I won’t hide it from you anymore. The student I’m talking about is Lin Xun from the 39th Campground.”

Lin Xun?

The atmosphere fell still and silent and many people donned puzzled expressions. Who is that? Why have I never heard of the name before?

Xiaoke wondered who Xiaoman would say, but to her surprise, she threw out Lin Xun’s name. She couldn’t help but feel angry that Xiaoman deliberately came to mess around.

Of course, she knew that Xiaoman and Lin Xun had a good relationship, but this was no time to joke around regardless of how good their relationship was.

“Instructor Xiaoke, who is Lin Xun?” Someone couldn’t help but ask.

Xiaoke contemplated and decided to tell the truth. “Lin Xun is indeed a student of the 39th Campground, but he is only at the True Martial eighth layer. Although he has remarkable combat strength, to be honest, I’m not sure whether he will be the first to kill a brute warrior.”

Many people’s expressions turned strange. True Martial eighth layer? It’s indeed not easy for someone at such a cultivation level to last until now in Blood Kill Camp. Still, no one would believe someone he would be the first to kill a brute warrior.

Also, Xiaoke was the instructor of the 39th Campground. So, if even she didn’t have confidence in Lin Xun, who else would believe what Xiaoman said?

“Xiaoman, is this a joke?” Someone burst into laughter.

“Haha, True Martial eighth layer? Xiaoman, have you fallen for the kid? Why do I feel like something is fishy?”

Others also followed suit and took the opportunity to tease and mock Xiaoman.

Xu Sanqi grew increasingly annoyed as the situation became more and more noisy and chaotic. But before he could say something, Xiaoman suddenly smiled sweetly and said, “Everyone, why don't we make a bet? If I win, each of you will give out one thousand points. If I lose, I will also give each of you one thousand points.”

Everyone was dumbstruck. Is Xiaoman serious?

“Hahaha, Xiaoman, don’t get in a huff. There are around fifty to sixty people present, you would lose 50,000 to 60,000 points when you lose the bet. From what I know, you don’t even have 20,000 points.” Someone burst into laughter.

“As long as you dare to take the bet, I promise that you won’t be any point short!” Xiaoman’s bright eyes glimmered and her voice was full of determination.

“Enough!”

Xiaoke couldn’t stand it anymore. She stood upright and stared coldly at Xiaoman. “If you are messing around, then disappear from here now!”

Everyone fell silent.

Everyone knew that the twin sisters’ relationship was like water and fire after the incident back then.

Xiaoman's pretty face froze, and there was an indescribably complicated look in the depths of her bright eyes. Finally, she smiled and said, “Xiaoke, I can concede to other things, but I will persist to the end regarding today's matter!”

She turned to look at Xu Sanqi. “Of course, if Chief Xu wants to, he can also participate in the bet.”

Unexpectedly, Xu Sanqi raised his eyes and gazed at Xiaoman for a long moment. Finally, he nodded. “Okay!”

His one word was like a decree and stunned everyone. They all took on a strange expression while preoccupied with their own thoughts.

“Hmph!” Xiaoke's face was frosty when she turned around and left.

A hint of bitterness came to Xiaoman’s heart but she still had an indifferent exterior as though she was now used to her little sister treating her in such a way.

The crowd dispersed, leaving only Xiaoman and Xu Sanqi.

“Why did you do this?” Xu Sanqi asked, studying Xiaoman with his sharp, blade-like eyes. His voice seemed to contain an indescribable oppressive power.

“Because I know that Lin Xun will definitely succeed.” Xiaoman’s beautiful eyes were unwavering and unyielding.

“I want to hear the real reason.” Xu Sanqi said solemnly, “You should know that you won’t have enough points to leave Blood Kill Camp for at least ten years if you lose the bet.”

“That is the real reason,” Xiaoman said stubbornly.

Xu Sanqi rubbed his temples, looking a little worn out. He waved dismissively and said, “You are no longer a little girl. You will have to bear the consequences of what you did yourself. You can go now.”

“See you tomorrow.” Xiaoman waved with a smile, turned around, and left.

However, she wasn’t as calm as she looked on the exterior. She constantly muttered to herself, “Little handsome guy, I, your big sister, have bet everything I have on you. Whether or not I can make a comeback will depend on you. You have to win…”

Xu Sanqi sat alone in silence for a long while before he finally got up. He had decided to have a talk with Xiaoke. He didn’t want the sisters’ rocky relationship to be completely ruined because of this incident.

……

That night, Lin Xun learned about the bet that Xiaoman had made and he was flabbergasted for a long while. He finally smiled bitterly and said, “Big Sister Xiaoman, you really think highly of me…”

Xiaoman sighed pitifully and said weakly, “In my heart, you are the best. If you don’t succeed, I will have to stay in Blood Kill Camp for the rest of my life. Can you…bear to see that happen?”

Goosebumps spread all over Lin Xun when he heard Xiaoman’s forlorn cry. He quickly said imploringly, “Okay, okay, I will do my best to not disappoint you!”

Xiaoman’s eyes widened and the bitter and pitiful look on her faded immediately. Instead, it was replaced by a murderous expression as she exclaimed, “What do you mean by ‘you will do your best’? You have to succeed!”

Lin Xun rubbed his nose helplessly and was speechless. What else could he say?

……

Early next morning.

In a desert three hundred miles away from Blood Kill Camp stood twenty incomparably huge battle areas.

Each area was further divided into thirty battle arenas.

The quarterly assessment was held there.

The twenty battle areas corresponded to the twenty campgrounds and each of the thirty students in each camp was given a specially set up battle arena.

At the first glimmer of dawn, under Xiaoke’s leadership, the students from the 39th Campground came to the battle area on the easternmost side.

In the huge and empty battle area stood thirty battle arenas, each one spanning across thirty feet on every side and producing a metallic sheen.

Lin Xun and the others immediately noticed an iron cage set up in every arena when they arrived. Imprisoned inside each one was a strange-looking fire brute expert!

The fire brutes emanated a fiendish aura like imprisoned savage beasts itching to choose people to feed on.

Brute Warriors!

All of them were comparable to Spirit Dipper Cultivators in terms of strength!

From the bloodthirsty and fiendish auras being released by them, it was obvious that they were experts in battles and were not ordinary characters.

Many students assumed a serious and solemn look. Even though they were far away, a chill rose in their hearts when they made eye contact with their foes.

Their opponents in the quarterly assessment were really pervertedly strong!