Translator: CinderTL
After covering about a third of the material, Feng Qi paused his lecture. He looked up to see all the students staring at him with bright, expectant eyes.
"Teacher, please continue! Don't stop! Keep going—I'll be restless until I hear the rest!"
"This is truly brilliant! Your unique approach to body cultivation has sparked so many ideas. I can't wait to put them into practice after class. Please, Teacher, finish the lecture!"
"Impressive! Utterly impressive! As expected, the younger generation surpasses the old. You truly deserve the title of genius, Teacher!"
Tch, weren't you looking down on me just a moment ago? Feng Qi thought to himself.
When the students addressed him as "Teacher," he assumed it was merely a respectful term used among members of the Cultivation Exchange Class and didn't give it much thought.
Gazing at the eager eyes before him, he paused briefly before resuming his explanation of the fundamental principles of the Fierce Tiger Fist.
Despite feeling some resentment toward these arrogant senior students from Star City Academy, Feng Qi held no grudges.
He saw this as an opportunity to promote the Fierce Tiger Fist, allowing more people to learn it and accelerate the development of modern cultivation studies, thereby influencing the future.
Outside the classroom, Lin Ran listened intently.
When the lecture suddenly stopped, his heart felt like it was being clawed by a cat.
Feng Qi's body cultivation theories struck him as remarkably novel, with many insights he had never encountered before, earning his genuine admiration.
As the lecture resumed, Lin Ran simply sat down on the floor, pulled out his notebook, and began taking notes.
"Old Liang, what's up?"
"Lin Ran's arrived at your place, right? You'd better take good care of him. He's not just my beloved disciple, but also a researcher pre-approved by the Tiger Soul Research Institute. If he gets bullied under your watch, don't blame me for getting serious."
"Relax, everything's arranged. Gotta go—I'm heading to his lecture now to see if he's as exceptional as you claim."
After hanging up, Bai Fusheng stood up and headed toward Teaching Building Two.
Lin Ran wasn't a student at Star City Academy; he was an exchange student from Winterfrost Academy. Upon his arrival, Bai Fusheng's first move was to assign Lin Ran to give a lecture to the senior students. This was meant to temper their arrogance and remind them that there's always someone better out there.
Smiling and nodding to greet students and teachers along the way, Bai Fusheng arrived outside the classroom for Combat Class One.
Just as he was about to push the door open, his peripheral vision caught sight of Lin Ran sitting in a corner, scribbling furiously in a notebook and nodding occasionally.
Bai Fusheng: ???
Bai Fusheng strode over to Lin Ran, who was so focused on his writing that he didn't notice Bai Fusheng's arrival.
"Lin Ran, you're supposed to be in class. What are you doing here?"
"Shh, be quiet. I'm taking notes," Lin Ran replied without looking up.
Bai Fusheng: ...
Puzzled, Bai Fusheng turned to glance into the classroom through the window. He saw a young student standing at the podium, delivering a lecture.
This made Bai Fusheng frown.
Combat Class One's normal curriculum isn't a Cultivation Exchange Class for sharing cultivation insights. Who's bold enough to take the stage and lecture at a time like this?
He glanced back at Lin Ran, who was still scribbling away, and his confusion deepened. He couldn't fathom what Lin Ran was writing down.
"Using Xingyi as the guiding principle of cultivation, one must cultivate a fierce, unstoppable momentum in combat, like a charging tiger, in order to..."
As Bai Fusheng listened to the lecture, his expression gradually shifted. He realized the student lecturing was remarkably skilled, possessing a unique understanding of body cultivation and a coherent personal philosophy.
In that moment, Bai Fusheng's anger vanished completely. He joined Lin Ran in eavesdropping on the lecture.
Inside the classroom, Feng Qi, having explained two-thirds of the fundamental principles, felt his throat dry and paused his lecture once more.
The students, who had been listening with rapt attention, immediately offered him mineral water and snacks, urging him to rest briefly before continuing.
Feng Qi was speechless. He had only come to observe the Cultivation Exchange Class, yet somehow he had ended up teaching it.
But as the saying goes, "Half-baked bragging is half-assed."
Moreover, having already covered two-thirds of the Fierce Tiger Fist's fundamentals, he knew the students would soon finish taking notes. He decided to complete the explanation.
During Feng Qi's break, outside the classroom, Lin Ran glared resentfully up at Bai Fusheng.
"Elder Bai, I had prepared my lecture and was ready to show off. Turns out, I'm the clown here. Is my teacher aware you're trying to suppress me like this?"
Bai Fusheng: ...
Bai Fusheng didn't know how to respond.
He genuinely hadn't intended to suppress Lin Ran. His purpose in having Lin Ran teach the class was to humble the students of Combat Class One, making them realize the vast gap between themselves and a true genius.
The students currently attending class in the classroom were unfamiliar to him; he had never heard of them before.
Yet Bai Fusheng felt a surge of satisfaction. He hadn't realized that Star City Academy harbored such hidden talents among its ranks.
Noticing Lin Ran's resentful gaze, Bai Fusheng paused, then spoke earnestly:
"Lin Ran, you must understand that there are realms beyond realms. While your performance at Winterfrost Academy has been exceptional, Star City Academy is equally rich in gifted students. See for yourself—this is the true strength of our academy. My arrangement is meant to push you further, not to let early admission to the Tiger Soul Research Institute breed complacency. You still have a long path ahead."
Observing Bai Fusheng's serene expression, Lin Ran nodded:
"Elder Bai, I understand. This lesson has been profoundly meaningful, and I've gained invaluable insights. Thank you for your guidance!" With that, Lin Ran stood and bowed deeply to Bai Fusheng.
Hearing these words, Bai Fusheng secretly rejoiced.
He had long heard of Lin Ran's exceptional talent at Winterfrost Academy—his groundbreaking contributions to combat spell refinement and research had earned him early admission to the Tiger Soul Research Institute.
Bai Fusheng sighed inwardly whenever he thought about how Star City Academy lacked talents comparable to Lin Ran.
Yet today brought an unexpected surprise: the discovery of a hidden gem, a pearl buried beneath layers of dust.
"Elder Bai, which class does the lecturer belong to? What's his name? I'd like to meet him," Lin Ran asked, his eyes brimming with anticipation.
Bai Fusheng: ...
Faced with the question, Bai Fusheng fell silent.
He didn't recognize the student in the classroom either, but having already half-committed to the act, admitting ignorance would be too embarrassing.
Forcing a nonchalant demeanor, Bai Fusheng replied, "He's one of our academy's outstanding students. I'll introduce you when the time is right."
"Elder Bai, I know he's an outstanding student. I'm asking which class he's in and what his name is," Lin Ran pressed.
"Aren't you here to listen to the lecture? It's starting!"
Fortunately, Feng Qi resumed his lecture, relieving Bai Fusheng's awkwardness.
Seeing this, Lin Ran stopped asking questions and immediately sat down to continue taking notes.
Bai Fusheng also chose to stand nearby and listen to the lecture, nodding in approval from time to time.
After Feng Qi finished his lecture, the classroom erupted in thunderous applause.
Even after Feng Qi pushed open the door and left, the applause continued unabated.
"Elder Bai, he's here. Introduce us!" Lin Ran said, glancing at Bai Fusheng as Feng Qi approached.
"Alright, I'll introduce you two!"
Bai Fusheng felt inwardly awkward but stepped forward. Just as he was about to speak, Feng Qi humbly stepped aside and walked past him.
Bai Fusheng: ...
Lin Ran: ...
Watching Feng Qi's retreating figure, Lin Ran's expression turned puzzled. He turned to Bai Fusheng and asked, "Elder Bai, are you sure you know him? Or rather, does he know you?"
Bai Fusheng: ...
(End of the Chapter)
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