Chapter 71: King, I Really Want to Improve!
"Besides, a team only needs one powerful attacker. My role clearly clashes with Wu Feng's. Judging by her attitude, she'd never leave Ning Tian. I won't force the issue." Lin Yun glanced at Wu Feng, his tone laced with teasing.
"Even without Ning Tian's support, I'll face no worthy rivals!"
I am the Dragon King, destined to defeat all enemies with my fists!
Wu Feng shot Lin Yun a disdainful look. Though still unconvinced, she could only offer a proud, cold snort—nothing more.
What else could she do? She truly couldn't defeat him!
"Excellent! Truly my student!" Mu Jin nodded approvingly, giving Lin Yun a thumbs-up.
"Then we'll proceed as you suggest."
Geniuses ought to possess a genius's pride. This unstoppable momentum, this arrogance that disregards all others—Mu Jin admired it!
Fan Yu had shone just as brilliantly back then...
A flicker of reminiscence passed through Mu Jin's beautiful eyes.
Meanwhile, Ning Tian felt a tinge of disappointment that Lin Yun wouldn't join her team, yet his spirited demeanor made her heart flutter violently.
Some people captivate at first sight, leaving a lifelong impression.
As for Lin Yun—
What thoughts could he possibly have? He didn't even see anything wrong with his words.
Would a transmigrator with a cheat system not be arrogant? If even a minor antagonist like Dai Huabin made him wary, it would betray the very essence of being a transmigrator. Even the senior who granted him his cheat would sigh and shake his head in disapproval.
Faced with the admiration of the little girl and the rich heiress, Lin Yun could only lament:
Ah, this irresistibly overwhelming charm of mine!
Hearing Mu Jin's words, Wu Feng nearly squealed in excitement. Her gaze toward Lin Yun softened considerably. Her pursuit was simple: as long as you don't steal Ning Tian from me, we're brothers!
She never considered Ning Tian's choice, having no right to interfere anyway.
"I have nothing else for you now. You may return. Each of you will select one more member to form three-person teams." Mu Jin spoke gently, her tone encouraging. "Work hard. I believe in you—claim victory in the freshman assessment!"
"Yes, Teacher!"
...
To be honest, Lin Yun had lost interest in conflicts among peers. Only exhilarating battles like crushing Zhou Yi despite the level gap truly excited him.
The freshman assessment?
Lin Yun cared little for it. Still... perhaps he could have some fun with it during the event?
At this thought, he subconsciously touched his chest, a meaningful smile curling his lips.
The next day.
Mu Jin, much like Zhou Yi in the original story, announced the upcoming freshman assessment. She also divided the class into numerous groups based on their martial spirits and cultivation levels.
"This is a preliminary grouping based on your martial spirits and cultivation. If you find any arrangement unsuitable, you may reorganize privately. Just submit your team rosters to me three days before the assessment begins," Mu Jin instructed.
As for Lin Yun and Ning Tian's teams, Mu Jin assigned no groups, allowing them to seek their own partners.
Unsurprisingly, Ning Tian still chose the original soft-spoken girl with an avian martial soul—Nanmen Yun'er. An Agility Attack System Great Soul Master, her cultivation rank was only one level below Wu Feng's, placing her firmly among the top tier of Class Eight students.
And Lin Yun...
"Long-zi, I'm offering you a chance to save the world. Interested?" Lin Yun approached Zheng Xiaolong, his tone low and grave, as if revealing the world's greatest secret.
"Ah? Save the world? Me?" Zheng Xiaolong immediately wore a Ben'er Bo expression, leaning back tactically while pointing at himself.
"Boss, isn't that inappropriate? A responsibility as weighty as saving the world should fall to you, my king!"
To be fair, Zheng Xiaolong's expression—three parts guilt, three parts terror, four parts utter confusion—perfectly replicated Ben'er Bo himself.
Lin Yun nearly burst out laughing.
"Cough, really? The freshman assessment requires three-person teams, and this king's team still lacks one member. Since you refuse, I'll just—" Lin Yun cleared his throat, his tone dropping lower.
But before he could finish, Zheng Xiaolong shot to his feet, gripping Lin Yun's right hand tightly.
"King! I was blind just now! Please give me another chance!" Zheng Xiaolong pressed his lips together, his face radiating unprecedented sincerity.
"I desperately want to improve!"
"Pfft... giggle~" While Lin Yun struggled to contain his laughter, little Xiao Xiao completely lost control, clutching her stomach as she laughed heartily.
The moment Lin Yun spoke, she'd already felt like giggling. After Zheng Xiaolong's response, Xiao Xiao felt as if struck by some mysterious force from another world.
Though she understood nothing, why couldn't she stop laughing?
After shaking off Zheng Xiaolong's hand, Lin Yun rubbed his aching cheek muscles, a grin spreading across his face.
Not bad. I always sensed potential in you, but I never expected you'd also be a walking meme machine! You've earned my approval!
"Excellent. Long-zi, you'll be our third member. The other two are Xiao Xiao and me!" Lin Yun patted Zheng Xiaolong's shoulder encouragingly. "Work hard. This king sees great promise in you. Your future is boundless!"
"Rest assured, King! I'll serve with unwavering loyalty!" Zheng Xiaolong hammered his chest emotionally.
At this moment, Zheng Xiaolong felt all his past efforts had paid off. He'd latched onto a big shot—one who'd truly carry him to glory!
After finalizing their team, Lin Yun submitted the roster to Mu Jin.
Seeing Lin Yun had included a mere eighteenth-level Support System Soul Master, Mu Jin felt puzzled but paid it no mind. She trusted Lin Yun knew what he was doing.
Bringing Zheng Xiaolong along must serve his own purpose.
In the days that followed, teaching shifted. Due to the upcoming assessment, morning classes still covered soul master theory, but afternoon physical training became team coordination drills.
This applied to all classes.
With teams formed, coordination was essential. They needed to understand teammates' abilities and devise strategies to maximize combat synergy.
Under a tree's shade, Lin Yun sat cross-legged on the grass. Xiao Xiao perched beside him, while Zheng Xiaolong sat opposite.
"Other teams need coordination. Ours won't. When the time comes, you two adapt on the fly. I'll bulldoze through everything," Lin Yun stated.
"Let's keep it simple. Briefly outline our abilities. We'll discuss details during actual combat."
"Alright~" Xiao Xiao nodded.
"No problem, Boss!" Zheng Xiaolong agreed wholeheartedly.
"I'll start first," Lin Yun said, pointing to himself. "You know my cultivation—thirty-seventh level. My martial soul is the Dragon-type Golden Dragon. Power Attack System. First and second soul skills provide stat buffs. Third soul skill is for attack, effective at both close and long range."
(End of Chapter)
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