Chapter 139: What is Strength
The students in Class F complained endlessly. Running 4000 meters under the scorching sun, wasn’t that going to kill them?
Seeing this, the officer’s expression grew colder. “If you don’t run, it’ll be doubled! Ten, nine, eight…”
“Instructor, you’re a trained fighter. Isn’t this clearly bullying the weak?” Finally, someone weakly protested.
The officer sneered, “Will criminals let you go just because you’re weak? Will terrorists spare your life because you’re weak? In this world, only strength gives you the qualification to negotiate; otherwise, you’re just trash to be slaughtered.”
“Without the shelter of your families, you are nothing!”
These words were powerful and so sharp that no one could refute them. The students of Class F lowered their heads, their faces flushed red.
“Who else wants to protest?” the officer asked expressionlessly.
Silence.
“Then, add five more laps.”
Upon hearing this, the students of Class F felt like crying without tears. Looking at the long track, they wished they could die.
This cold and heartless officer inexplicably suited Xia Chenge.
She had initially thought this officer simply looked down on these second-generation rich students, but now it seemed he had more of a sense of responsibility than the teachers at Yan Sheng High School!
“Instructor, I challenge you!” Just as everyone was putting on a sad face and preparing to run, Xia Chenge said slowly.
Everyone was greatly surprised and stared blankly at Xia Chenge.
“You all go run, you stay here,” the officer pointed at Xia Chenge, his gaze sharp. “If you lose, then the entire class has to add ten laps. Do you still want to challenge me?”
Hearing this, everyone started to clamor:
“Chenge, please spare us! That’s twenty-five laps in total, 10000 meters. Are you trying to kill us?”
“When is a good time to show off? Why now? Have you been holding a grudge against us for bullying you before?”
“Boss, we beg you to let us off. Just run obediently. Don’t challenge him for no reason. If you die miserably, you’ll also implicate us. What are you thinking?”
“Instructor, we do not agree to Xia Chenge challenging you. If she loses, we will also be punished!”
…
The previous harmony vanished in an instant. Everyone glared at Xia Chenge hatefully, as if she were an enemy.
Only Ning Xia weakly raised her hand. “I support Chenge’s challenge.”
“Are you looking for death? Tong Yangyang!”
“Heh, you immediately latch onto someone powerful. Isn’t that disgusting? Do we have any enmity with you?”
“If she supports it, then she and Xia Chenge can accept the punishment. Don’t implicate us.”
“Instructor, I protest!”
…
The anger of the crowd turned towards Ning Xia again, their expressions as if they wanted to devour her.
The officer roared, “You are a collective, what are you doing forming cliques…”
“Instructor, since they object, then if I lose, I will accept double the punishment. But if I win, it has nothing to do with them. Also, you will have to accept punishment!” Xia Chenge said calmly.
A burst of laughter came from the crowd, all thinking Xia Chenge was overestimating herself.
After all, how many students at Yan Sheng High School had been so tormented by this officer that they now saw him like a mouse seeing a cat? For Xia Chenge, with her slender arms and legs, to win was simply a fantasy.
A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Nan’s eyes. No student from Yan Sheng High School had ever dared to challenge him; this female student was the first. However, he quickly recognized Xia Chenge’s identity, which made things a bit interesting.
“I told you to run, are you deaf?” Lu Nan said with a stern face. “If you’re itching for a fight, come up one by one, and then go run after you’re done.”
As soon as he said this, everyone scrambled to run, afraid of being grabbed by Lu Nan to be used as a punching bag.
“Line up properly, or the penalty will be doubled.”
“Alright, it’s your turn!”
Lu Nan stared fixedly at Xia Chenge, his expression devoid of emotion, indicating he would show no mercy.
“Please guide me,” Xia Chenge said, clenching her fists and assuming a fighting stance.
Lu Nan said coldly, “Your stance is somewhat decent.”
With that, he threw a punch, the wind of his fist rushing towards Xia Chenge’s face.
“Xia Chenge is finished!”
“Hahaha, this cold-blooded instructor is going to be unlucky too. Daring to provoke Ling Hanmu’s fiancée.”
“We won’t have to attend this scumbag’s classes anymore. Xia Chenge, that idiot, is actually smart enough to step forward and use Ling Hanmu to suppress him…”
…
While they were talking, in just a few seconds, their faces were slapped red.
They stared dumbfounded at Xia Chenge and Lu Nan, unable to believe what they were seeing.
The one lying on the ground was not Xia Chenge, but Lu Nan!
Lu Nan looked up at Xia Chenge in disbelief. He could never have imagined that he would be taken down by this petite girl in a single move!
It must have been his carelessness!
“Very good, continue!” Lu Nan sprang up like a carp, his fists attacking Xia Chenge from two directions again.
Xia Chenge sidestepped, moving behind Lu Nan.
Before Lu Nan could react, she had, with lightning speed, grabbed his arms and executed an overhead throw.
Bang!
Lu Nan was thrown down again.
A fiery light shone in Lu Nan’s eyes. He hadn’t encountered such a powerful opponent in a long time, and his fighting spirit was ignited. “Again.”
This time, Lu Nan used both fists and feet, his attacks pressing towards Xia Chenge fiercely.
Xia Chenge advanced instead of retreating, easily neutralizing Lu Nan’s attacks.
Lu Nan used all the ancient martial arts he had learned, exerting his full strength.
However, he was still defeated after ten moves, and that was with Xia Chenge holding back.
“Hahaha…” Lu Nan burst into laughter. “That was exhilarating, exhilarating! Young lady, your skills are impressive. I didn’t expect Yan Sheng High School to have hidden talents like you.”
“Aren’t you angry?” Xia Chenge thought he would be enraged.
“The younger generation is formidable. Why would I be angry?” Lu Nan’s expression changed from his usual deadpan look to one of amiability. He then leaned in and whispered, “Thanks, you gave me plenty of face by holding back.”
“No, no,” Xia Chenge quickly denied.
“Hahaha, a bet is a bet. I accept the punishment,” Lu Nan announced frankly.
Immediately, he actually began running around the track, twenty-five laps, not a single one less.
The students of Class F were too stunned to speak, looking at Xia Chenge with obvious fear.
They never knew Xia Chenge possessed such terrifying combat skills. Fortunately, she hadn’t acted against them before, otherwise… they dared not think further.
Ning Xia narrowed her eyes. “If there’s a chance, how about we spar?”
“Are you sure?” Xia Chenge raised an eyebrow.
“Of course. It’s rare to encounter an opponent. It would be a disservice to our encounter not to have a good fight,” Ning Xia said.
“Okay,” Xia Chenge readily agreed. She also wanted to see how powerful ancient martial arts could be.
Ancient martial arts had been completely lost in the apocalypse. Humanity relied on advanced science and weapons, as well as their evolved bodies.
After Lu Nan finished his twenty-five laps, the students of Class F had only completed five. More than half of the class time had passed. Lu Nan told them to stop and continue running in the next class, as he was worried they couldn’t withstand such high-intensity exercise under the scorching sun.
“Did you see what strength looks like? If you encountered criminals or terrorists, only classmate Xia Chenge would be able to save your entire class!” Lu Nan lectured them sternly. “Next, we will begin today’s lesson. Who will come up to demonstrate?”
