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Chapter 288 - Arrogance Can Kill!
Chapter 288 - Arrogance Can Kill!
Chapter 288: Arrogance Can Kill!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
MCMAU’s reformation began without warning!
Before long, all the Grade 09 new students received a notice from the university:
‘Pertaining to Grade 2009 new students dormitory allocation scheme’
As the scheme circulated among the new students, it instantly sparked a heated debate!
...
“Half a million a year! This is robbery!”
“MCMAU, one of the two elite universities, racked their brains just to make a profit from a dormitory allocation scheme? Rather than doing so, why not invest more effort in teaching!”
“Don’t spend a single cent on it! Only idiots will spend half a million a year to rent a dormitory!”
...
Many civilians were urging the new students not to make a foolish decision.
Half a million. You could buy a suite in a second-tier city with that.
However, these people had truly underestimated the spending power of martial artists.
When people saw pictures of the filthy state of the shared dormitories, some MCMAU alumni reprimanded the netizens for starting false rumors. MCMAU’s shared dormitories offered an excellent environment. Each person had their own room, unlike a common co-sleeping area!
Of course, whether the new students believed it or not was up to them. How could the pictures sent from the university be fake?
Therefore, before the start of the semester, Student Recruitment had received many parents’ inquiries.
2000 new students in Grade 09. At least more than half of them were students who came from martial artist families and businessmen families.
Half a million might sound like a lot, but in order to provide their children with a secure living environment and a more appropriate place to practice martial arts, many people chose to cough up the money.
In no time, 200 slots were filled!
Of course, it was no problem if it was full.
Fang Ping refused no one. Soon, he ordered someone to clean up a few sealed-off dormitories and continued putting them up for rent to the public.
MCMAU lacked everything but buildings.
Earlier, he was giving everyone some motivation by making them stay in shared dormitories.
Of course, they would take it easy in later stages.
The instructors would have their focus elsewhere and the students would not care much of getting out of their current situation. It would be a pool of stagnant water.
On the Internet, many people were very much unsatisfied with the things going on in MCMAU. Magic City’s Education Department and the Ministry of Education received many complaints.
Of course, Fang Ping cared nothing about these things.
Wu Kuishan and Huang Jing made no comments, so Fang Ping went full steam ahead.
Fang Ping had just taken over. To meddle with the Martial Arts Society’s matters right now might not be the best idea.
If it reached the point where Fang Ping could no longer keep everything in check, the Grandmasters would step in. Even the greatest crisis at the university would be no problem for them. However, Fang Ping had to pack up and leave. The start of the semester was near; everyone had plenty to do. The Martial Arts Society was almost led by the voice of Fang Ping alone.
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MCMAU.
“Fang Ping, the dormitories in MCMAU are so expensive. It’s too terrifying!”
When his sister’s astonished voice rang out from the phone, Fang Ping grinned. “Yeah, your very own brother set this policy.”
Fang Yuan was instantly muted.
After some time, she asked with disbelief, “You set it?”
“Yes, your brother is MCMAU’s student leader now. Do you know what student leader means? Your what’s-that-called Yuan Ping Club is just a simple plaything with no future.
“I’m about to lead seven thousand students. Not only that, they’re all soon-to-be martial artists.
“Compared to me, little brat, you’re just a novice!”
Fang Ping’s tone was very cocky. ‘Don’t you have three thousand girls who know martial arts?
‘Look how smug you’re getting for that!
‘Perhaps you won’t be if I didn’t mention it. So what if you are? I, your brother, am leading seven thousand martial artists who know the real martial arts. Take that!’
“Didn’t you... just become a sophomore?”
“So what if I did?”
Fang Ping chuckled. “Nowadays, ability reigns supreme. I am strong, so I have the final say.”
“Then will you collect membership fees?” Fang Yuan asked hurriedly. She continued, “Bro, martial artists like you guys are so rich. By collecting 10 thousand per person, it will be 70 million. If it’s 100 thousand...”
Fang Yuan felt giddy. She mumbled, “700 million! Bro, you’ll be the richest man in Sun City!”
“Collect once a year, and after a few years, you will be Auspicious Sun and even Nanjiang’s richest man!”
“Bro, you’re great at earning money!”
“So smart!”
“I have only collected 10 bucks each, a mere 50 thousand a year...”
“Hold on!”
Fang Ping cut her off. “Hey brat, shouldn’t it be 30 thousand?”
“Haha, what’s that, yes, something like that...” Fang Yuan said awkwardly.
She quickly changed the subject, asking, “Bro, then do you get a cut of the accommodation fee?”
“What are you planning now? The money belongs to the university.”
Fang Ping was amused. “But, I, your brother, am a high-ranking executive now, receiving a monthly pay of 15 million... tsk tsk, you didn’t see that coming, did you?”
Fang Ping was also rejoicing. Indeed, the Martial Arts Society was a good place to earn money.
Shortly after sharing his joy with his sister, Fang Ping asked, “What about you, are you a once-honed yet?”
“Not yet.” Fang Yuan’s voice turned soft. She spoke under her breath, “But I’m nearly there. I think I’ll be able to achieve it in another month or two...”
“Stupid!”
Fang Ping gave her an earful for failing to meet expectations. “Why do I have such a silly sister like you? Your brother is a Middle-stage Rank-4 now, soon-to-be Rank-5, yet you’re not even a once-honed yet. When can you become twice-honed then? When can you become a martial artist?
“I’ll get someone to send some pills to you later. If you’re still not a once-honed the next time I go back, I’ll break your legs!”
Fang Yuan was dismayed. ‘I thought I was already very strong!’
‘I had fought all over Sun City and am now invincible!’
Nevertheless, Big Brother was really powerful. He mixed around MCMAU and had climbed up the ladder as the leader now.
If he collected membership fees, it would be a matter of tens of millions. Compared to Big Brother, she was doing really terribly.
Both brother and sister shared their thoughts about becoming leaders. With a clear conscience, Fang Ping reprimanded his sister for a long time.
As his sister, having an outstanding brother like him meant that she must preserve some dignity.
Breaking through three to four ranks a year aside, there were three years left. No matter what, before gaokao, she must at least breakthrough as a twice-honed martial artist, right?
Actually, there was not much difference between Grandmasters’ granddaughters and Rank-3 and 4 martial artists’ daughters. Before they became martial artists, everyone’s pill absorption efficiency was about the same.
It was not like Fang Ping was ever short on supplies. Fang Yuan had no reason not to progress as fast as the children of Rank-7, 8, and 9 Grandmasters.
Of course, there was still the possibility of powerhouses using energy ores to build energy houses for their heir’s cultivation. Even now, Fang Ping could not compete with those who had energy mines at home.
...
In the next few days, President Fang Ping was somewhat busy too.
On one hand, he had to manage the Martial Arts Society; on the other hand, he needed to manage Ping Yuan Club.
In addition to that, Old Wang had given him a call. NMAU was building an e-commerce platform, and could also hand it over to Fang Ping’s company to run it. In return, NMAU needed to participate in managing it, which included reserving the right to hold Fang Ping accountable.
Fang Ping was quick to agree. He took the opportunity to announce, “Brother Wang, I’m a Middle-stage Rank-4 now. But, recently I realized that it’s rather complicated to hone the heart to achieve Upper-stage Rank-4. Do you have any advice?”
On the other side of the phone, Wang Jinyang was silent for an entire seven to eight seconds. Finally, in a profound way, he said “Actually, high and low stage does not indicate anything. Work hard, strive to become a powerhouse among your same-rank peers!”
Fang Ping was equally blunt. “That’s fine. I think five to six moves is enough for me to defeat Zhang Yu.”
“Mm. That’s not bad. I’ve encountered him once. I used three moves.”
“Brother Wang is amazing!”
Fang Ping buttered him up. Then, he changed tack and continued, “Actually, I can also finish him off in three moves. But, we’re in the same university, so I need to save his reputation...”
Old Wang sounded contemplative. “I’ve just achieved Peak Rank-4 too, so it’s not appropriate for me to bother Zhang Yu anymore. Fang Ping, how about a fight when you’re free?”
“Peak Rank-4... let’s wait a bit longer.”
Fang Ping grinned and hung up. After that, he spat in contempt. Old Wang had no sense of shame at all. How could he have the nerves to challenge him as a Peak Rank-4?
Unbeknownst to him, on the other side of the phone call, Wang Jinyang, who rarely lost his cool, also cursed!
This little bastard was throwing his weight around now. But then again, he self-taught himself into martial arts. Right now, the kid was about to catch up to him. This was too damn embarrassing!
Old Wang realized that he was someone who cared for his reputation too. He would be completely humiliated if he was overtaken!
...
Fang Ping did not hold up his own cultivation after a round of subtle contest with Old Wang.
If this was someone else, one might not even have the time to cultivate while serving as president in two clubs and a company’s CEO. Fang Ping, on the other hand, was calm and unhurried.
By the 31st of August, Fang Ping’s ability grew with each passing day. He had also gradually stabilized his foundation in the Middle-stage.
Wealth: 37 million
Vitality: 1500cal (1620cal+)
Mentality: 400Hz (629Hz+)
Bones honed: 177 bones (100%), 29 bones (30%+)
In the president’s office.
Fang Ping took a look at his Vitality and Mentality.
He mumbled, “I haven’t honed my skull yet. For now, I’ll give that up for I really don’t have the money.
“As for Vitality, I think I have no problem with hitting 2000cal. Actually, it’s still quite reasonable as 3.8 million is sufficient.
“Mentality... has never increased. I wonder if it’s like Vitality, 10 thousand Wealth and I can push it up a little by force.”
Compared to Vitality, improving Mentality was much more difficult.
At first, Fang Ping’s Mentality was on par with his Vitality. Right now, though, the disparity was great.
Strengthening Vitality could be supported by the strengthening of the physique.
Then what exactly was strengthened by strengthening Mentality?
Brain cores?
According to Lu Fengrou’s explanation, pairing high-ranked brain cores with the heart could simulate a high-ranked Mentality pressure force. So, were brain cores a source of Mentality?
However, scientists had done tests, bearing heartaches, cutting out high-ranked powerhouses’ brain cores and hearts, yet discovered nothing out of the ordinary.
Not even an aggregation of energy!
However, when both of them came together, it could actually simulate Mentality pressure force.
Today, Sino Nation was still repeatedly doing in-depth research, but it was too difficult to obtain any research results that explained the high-ranked powerhouses’ condition.
“Mentality is so much harder to increase compared to Vitality. The risks involved are also higher. 10 thousand to increase 1Hz may not even be impossible.”
Fang Ping could better grasp the system’s true colors.
You reap what you sow.
Fang Ping did not believe that he could attain 1000Hz Mentality by spending 3.71 million Wealth alone.
Even raising it up to 1000Hz was an issue now.
“There is certainly a limit too.”
Fang Ping made some predictions and believed they were accurate.
“I’ll try it. I still have some Wealth right now. Besides, I can collect monthly benefits from the Martial Arts Society next time. After the military combat results have been calculated, I can also obtain a nice income. Wealth will follow...”
Since he already had a stable income now, Fang Ping stopped being too calculative and worried that he would empty out his Wealth and had none left to replenish his Vitality.
...
Half an hour later.
Fang Ping felt like his ability had intensified again!
Wealth: 26.2 million
Vitality: 1500cal (2000cal)
Mentality: 400Hz (699Hz)
Bones honed: 177 bones (100%), 29 bones (30%+)
“1Hz Mentality increment is actually 10 times the increase of Vitality!”
Fang Ping shook his head. Increasing 70Hz Mentality cost him 7 million Wealth.
Not only that, ‘+’ was gone!
“Does this mean that there’s no way to push it up anymore, or it’s impossible to increase it further in the current stage, that I need to breakthrough ranks to be able to do it?”
Fang Ping thought the latter was more convincing. As a Middle-stage Rank-4, his physique limit, Vitality limit, and Mentality limit had peaked. There’s no way of expanding further.
“Maybe after achieving Upper-stage Rank-4 I could continue increasing it.”
Fang Ping decided not to think too much about it. The moment he stood up, his body swayed unexpectedly. In a moment of carelessness, he stamped heavily on the ground, creating a crater.
On top of that, Fang Ping felt disoriented and drowsy.
“What’s going on...”
“What is this?”
“My physique enhanced too quickly and my body can’t get used to it?”
“With a slightly sharpened Mentality, shouldn’t I feel more awake? Why am I so sleepy...”
Fang Ping was suddenly terrified and ran out clumsily!
Outside, Chen Yunxi saw him running like a drunkard and yelled out, “Fang Ping, are you alright?”
“I’m fine. I’m going to the instructor’s!”
Fang Ping did not even turn his head. He lost count as to how many holes he had made on his way there, running hastily toward the dormitory area.
A patrolling Martial Arts Society member sighed after seeing the indentations on the ground. He followed the trail and counted as he did. Although Fang Ping was the president, maintaining the university’s public infrastructure was a rule that everyone must abide by.
Two days ago, Fang Ping increased the severity of the fine. Last time, an offender could pay a fine of 300 thousand and fight a match. Right now, it would only be possible with 500 thousand.
Fang Ping himself had made so many gaping craters that even the patrolling Martial Arts Society member started to feel bad for him.
“The president can’t get away with at least five or six million.”
Seeing that the number was still climbing, the member grew even more sympathetic. “At least eight million now!”
“Oh no, over ten million now!”
“The president won’t go back on his word, right?”
“He’s done for. Even Instructor Lu’s gate has been torn down. Not even money can save him anymore!”
The patrol saw Fang Ping shoving Lu Fengrou’s gate, flinging it out like a piece of cardboard. He instantly snapped to his senses, stopped counting the total fine, and made a run for it!
This had nothing to do with money now. This was a matter of life and death!
Boom!
The next moment, Fang Ping was sent flying. Slammed into a human-shaped hole more than ten meters away from Lu Fengrou’s place.
“Bastard!”
Lu Fengrou’s wrath filled the air. This kid was extremely arrogant right now!
He would at least knock last time, but now he was tearing down the gate without reservation!
Would he demolish the house next time?
...
“Instructor, save me!”
Fang Ping’s heart-wrenching cry traveled really far!
‘I did not wish for this to happen either.’ Right now, however, Fang Ping felt like he was losing control.
...
In just a second, grabbing Fang Ping by the neck, Lu Fengrou dragged him into the house with the broken gate.
The patrolling Martial Arts Society member ran even faster now!
“Oh no, this time he’s really done for!”
“Maybe the Martial Arts Society is changing president again?”
This thought emerged in the mind of the member as he fled hysterically.
...
In the villa.
Lu Fengrou’s expression was getting hard to read. After some time, she sighed, “I want to cut you up and do some research!”
Fang Ping put on a bitter face, saying shyly, “Instructor, don’t joke around.”
“I’m not joking.”
Lu Fengrou’s eyes were sharp, a deeply-interested look on her face.
“How did you do it?”
“Your Mentality has actually grown stronger again. How many days has it been? Not only that, it’s abnormally strong, it has even gone beyond what you can control.
“Your physique too. It’s comparable to Peak Rank-4 martial artist’s toughness now!
“Vitality is very strong. You’re not at 2000cal, but you’re nearly there now.
“Fang Ping, tell me, should I cut you up and do some research?
“Your bone marrow too. How did you turn it jade-like? Even I can’t do it!
“Fang Ping, be a good boy, cooperate with your instructor. I guarantee that after I cut you up, you will still be alive...”
“Save me! Instructor Li! Dean Huang, save me!”
“Save me!”
Fang Ping let out a bloodcurdling scream at the top of his lungs. Lu Fengrou had gone insane. This was so terrifying. She was really going to cut him up!
If no one was coming to save him, he would really be cut up.
“Be a good boy. Cooperate with me. You won’t die...”
“Save me!”
Fang Ping bellowed. Staggering to his feet, he scrambled like a bat out of hell.
‘Was I an idiot? Why did I turn to Lu Fengrou for help? Lu Fengrou wanted to breakthrough Grandmaster so much so that she was going insane. Why did I present myself as an offering?’
Not long after Fang Ping let out the scream, a shadow fell from the sky.
Fang Ping held onto the white-haired Wu Kuishan, hugging his thigh and cried miserably, “Vice-chancellor, my instructor wants to slice me up. Save me!”
Wu Kuishan breathed a sigh of relief, shooting Lu Fengrou a glance.
At this moment, Lu Fengrou was instead sitting on the couch with her legs crossed. Her eyes were unwelcoming. “Get out!”
“Fengrou...”
“Get out!”
“Vice-chancellor, don’t go. Take me with you!” Fang Ping held tightly onto Wu Kuishan’s trouser leg, unwilling to let go no matter what.
Lu Fengrou looked extremely hostile, growling, “Fool!”
Fang Ping seemed to have thought of something as well. He released his hand immediately, letting out a hollow laugh. “Vice-chancellor, go ahead and continue with what you were doing. I’m only fooling around with the instructor.”
Wu Kuishan stared deeply into his eyes, then took a look at Lu Fengrou. Saying nothing, he soared into the air and left.
Once he was gone, Lu Fengrou gave a half-smile. “Why did you stop screaming?”
Fang Ping laughed bitterly. “I’m afraid that the vice-chancellor wants to cut me up too.”
Lu Fengrou let out a humph, saying, “Speak. What’s going on exactly? A condition like yours is caused by the rapid enhancement of your ability. I’ve seen a case like yours. A lucky guy. No idea how, but he barged into a Catacombs energy mine. In one day, he went from Peak Rank-3 to Peak Rank-4. After that, his condition was just like yours.
“That guy encountered an energy mine, and with luck, he returned to the stronghold alive.
“What about you?
“Did you encounter an energy mine too?”
Fang Ping was troubled. After a while, he said, “Instructor, if I tell you that this happened the moment I woke up, would you believe me?”
“What’s your guess?”
“I won’t believe it too. But this is the truth. It’s true. Sometimes when I wake up, my ability will just intensify considerably...”
“Are you taking me for a fool?”
“I’m not. It’s true!”
Fang Ping gave a nervous laugh. “I don’t know what’s going on. I’m constantly sensing unknown energy in my brain, overflowing outward by itself. The next thing I know, my ability has been enhanced.
“Instructor, you can’t be serious about cutting my brain open?
“I’ll die!
“If I die, who will avenge you!”
Lu Fengrou grunted. She hesitated for a while before saying, “You’re positive that there’s energy transmitted from your inner brain?”
“Positive!”
Fang Ping nodded quickly. ‘I’m not lying. It’s true... Of course, I can’t pinpoint if it’s the brain for sure. Whatever it is, the system transmits energy, and I have no idea where it is coming from either.
“Brain variant?”
Lu Fengrou mumbled. This was not suitable for checking. It may not even be a good thing. If the variant was a serious one, transmitting energy indefinitely, then Fang Ping might be killed from being filled over the capacity.
This was clear proof this time.
“I can’t tell if this is luck or tragedy...”
Lu Fengrou shook her head gently. It was really hard to tell whether Fang Ping’s condition was a good or bad thing.
“Spend some time getting used to it for now. There’s no better solution yet. If the same thing happens again next time... I’ll get Grandmasters to look at it, see if they can attempt to confine your brain region...”
“That means that I’m fine now?”
“No big deal. Use some time to get used to it.”
Fang Ping breathed a sigh of relief. It was nice to hear that. If he knew, he would not have come. He was nearly frightened to death.
Fang Ping delayed no further as staying could be risky. Fang Ping said hastily, “If there’s nothing else, instructor, I’ll be leaving now.”
Lu Fengrou darted him a glance, and said flatly, “Don’t forget what you are supposed to do. Remember to make an application to lift the ban!”
“I remember. I will apply immediately after the new students have enrolled. Everyone has been busy recently, I didn’t run into the vice-chancellor and the rest as well.”
“Go on.”
Fang Ping was just about to leave when Lu Fengrou called out menacingly, “The gate, find someone to fix it for me. Otherwise, I’ll slice you up, just you wait!”
Fang Ping looked guilty. This was nothing serious. Was it necessary to frighten me?
“Definitely. Immediately!”
Fang Ping called out cheerfully, but let out a sorrowful sigh in his heart. ‘I must be careful not to mess things up next time. I actually lost control this time. If I lost control when I was fighting, it could kill me.’