CHAPTER 32: CHAPTER 32: SKILLFUL STRENGTH, REBOUND

"Thank you, Mr. Hong, I’ll head back first."

Ling Feng expressed his gratitude.

Then he ran towards the school gate as if fleeing.

Yang Liru and Hong Lixin stood above the teaching building, watching him board a floating nuclear car and quickly disappear from their sight.

"Why do you think he’s in such a hurry to go back?"

Hong Lixin asked.

"Doesn’t seem like he’s rushing back to cultivate."

Yang Liru guessed.

"Ding Dong!"

"Detected Zhang Lingfeng entering Star Realm, watching the gaming streamer Angry Lil’ Girl play chicken and fight monsters."

Just as the two were in doubt, a light screen automatically popped out on Hong Lixin’s wrist, showing Zhang Lingfeng’s interaction with Angry Lil’ Girl in Star Realm.

As a teacher of the Elite Class at the Ninth Middle School.

A nearly 40.0 combat power Elemental Martial Artist, with very high authority, could know the students’ activities in Star Realm, and interactions like Zhang Lingfeng’s with the streamer are public matters, even Yang Liru could quickly receive notification.

"Given his attitude, if he continues to practice the Breathing Technique tomorrow, I’m afraid he’ll sleep all day again."

Hong Lixin lamented.

"Don’t you have other methods?"

Yang Liru didn’t want Zhang Lingfeng to waste his potential.

"Yes, have him spar with his classmates. As long as he’s a man, he’ll have a competitive drive. If he loses to others in front of everyone, I don’t believe he won’t feel motivated."

"Oh, right, investigate Zhang Lingfeng’s past; he must like someone. If he loses in front of that person, I think he won’t let it go easily."

Hong Lixin suggested.

Since Zhang Lingfeng was unwilling to cooperate, he had to take decisive measures.

"Okay, I agree, this method will definitely stimulate him. I’ll find that person tomorrow."

Yang Liru’s eyes sparkled.

Around ten o’clock, Zhang Lingfeng returned to the West Warehouse District. By this time, he had completed his interaction with Angry Lil’ Girl and was lying in the small room on the balcony, checking the panel information.

Name: Zhang Lingfeng

Life Chart: Coasting Along

Profession: Entry Level Martial Artist

Combat Power: 15.26688

Coasting Along Value: 12

Basic Spear Skill Thirteen Forms: Great Success (78/100)

Tidal Breathing Method: Entry Level (48/100)

Ability: All-weather Breathing and Exhaling Ability, arm strength increased by 200 kg at any level, speed faster than others

"Strange, slept all day at school, yet the Coasting Along Value only increased by 12 points. Considering that Mr. Hong has a combat power nearing 40.0 as an Elemental Martial Artist, could it be because I’m a member of the Elite Class, able to cultivate in his class every day?"

Zhang Lingfeng had long realized that the harder something was to obtain, the higher the Coasting Along Value would be when he chose to coast.

If he hadn’t joined the Elite Class and received individual guidance from Hong Lixin, sleeping all day in front of Hong Lixin, the Coasting Along Value gained wouldn’t be less than that obtained from Ma Yong.

However, since becoming a member of the Elite Class, facing Hong Lixin every day, even if he coasted along thoroughly, the Coasting Along Value gained still decreased due to related factors.

But the Coasting Along Value kept accumulating.

Coasting along continually, he occasionally gained unexpected abilities.

So Zhang Lingfeng wasn’t in a hurry.

He added the 12 points of Coasting Along Value to the Basic Spear Skill.

Coasting Along Value: None

Basic Spear Skill Thirteen Forms: Great Success (90/100)

Combat Power: 15.27819

"Have I developed Skillful Strength in my spear technique?"

Zhang Lingfeng was full of curiosity.

Having slept all day today, he hadn’t checked whether his spear skills had awakened the Skillful Strength.

After some thought, he decided to test it on the rooftop.

"Xiao Feng!"

Coincidentally, Lai Dadao and Lai Zhijun were practicing spear techniques on the rooftop.

"Uncle Lai."

Zhang Lingfeng greeted hurriedly.

"I just found out tonight that you’ve joined the Elite Class for cultivation. Congratulations!"

Lai Dadao congratulated him.

Having been held back at school, Yang Liru called Zhang Lei, and the news quickly spread across the West Warehouse District that Zhang Lingfeng had become a member of the Elite Class.

Invisibly, Zhang Lingfeng had become the child of others.

"Thank you, Uncle Lai."

Zhang Lingfeng smiled.

"I heard you slept the whole day in the Elite Class today, is that true?"

Lai Zhijun asked disapprovingly.

Once Zhang Lingfeng arrived, all of Lai Dadao’s attention went to him.

"Yeah, the Elite Class’s cultivation methods don’t suit me."

Zhang Lingfeng didn’t hide it.

"Then how do you plan to get into Divine Martial University?"

Lai Zhijun perked up immediately.

Lai Dadao was also full of curiosity.

"If I can get in, great; if not, so be it, it’s all up to fate."

Zhang Lingfeng replied casually.

"You can’t say that. You’re already in the Elite Class, getting subsidized cultivation resources every day. I’ve heard that the Elite Class students’ combat power changes every couple of days. You can’t just occupy cultivation resources without utilizing your cultivation ability."

Lai Zhijun teased.

"That’s why it’s all about fate. If it’s not meant to be, there’s nothing I can do."

Zhang Lingfeng said nonchalantly.

Now, not only had he mastered how to coast in cultivation and studies, but he also tried to adhere to his coasting property in conversations, avoiding disputes.

"Xiao Feng, what you’re doing isn’t right. Since you’re in the Elite Class, you should strive hard. You must get into Divine Martial University somehow; you can’t waste the school’s cultivation resources."

Lai Dadao advised earnestly.

He hadn’t expected Zhang Lingfeng to sleep all day in the Elite Class; this was big news, something unheard of.

"I understand, Uncle Lai. I’ll work hard."

Zhang Lingfeng went along with it.

"Why are you up here so late?"

Lai Zhijun asked again.

"I was planning to test my spear technique, but it seems like I should forget it now."

Zhang Lingfeng said casually.

"Forget it? My dad and I are here. How do you want to test it? I’ll help you!"

Lai Zhijun was still resentful about being knocked down by Zhang Lingfeng with one move at school last time.

"Help me? This..."

"This what, you look down on me."

Zhang Lingfeng hesitated, and Lai Zhijun got a bit annoyed.

"Xiao Feng, you and Xiao Jun used to be good friends; you can help each other in cultivation."

Lai Dadao reminded.

"Uncle, my combat power is 15.2; how can he help me?"

Zhang Lingfeng asked.

"15.2!"

The father and son were taken aback.

"Can’t you hold back a bit? I’ve already reached the Mortal Realm with my spear technique and successfully become an Entry Level Martial Artist!"

Lai Zhijun wielded a bamboo pole.

Initially, he wanted to show off after becoming an Entry Level Martial Artist, but he didn’t expect Zhang Lingfeng to enter the Elite Class today, stealing his thunder.

"Well... In that case, I’ll perform a spear move."

Zhang Lingfeng picked up a bamboo pole.

"Go ahead and perform more spear moves, watch out!"

Lai Zhijun said angrily, wielding the bamboo pole and charging at Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng calmly watched him approach, and when he was in front, he flicked the bamboo pole, feeling a resonance between his breath and the long spear in his body.

The bamboo poles collided, the first layer of Skillful Strength, spring, transmitted from his wrist through the bamboo pole into Lai Zhijun’s body.

"Bang!"

Lai Zhijun, who charged quickly, was bounced back as if electrocuted, the bamboo pole dropped to the ground, clattering noisily.