Falling in Love to Escape the Original Book Plot [BL]
Chapter 103: Dark Horse

Chapter 103: Dark Horse

"Student Zhu Huang, activate your first talisman." Li Bai urged and Zhu Huang smiled.

Seeing the smile, most spectators couldn’t help but be distracted.

"Was Zhu Huang always so beautiful?" Someone asked.

"I don’t think..." Someone started, frowned, and soon continued.

"He has always been beautiful." He said.

"Now that you mention it, I also think so."

"Maybe he disguised his appearance."

"It’s not just his appearance. I think he also hid his talent."

"You are right. He was mediocre in last year’s assessment. With his previous level, it’s impossible to become a level three talisman master in just one year."

"Maybe he likes to pretend to be a pig to eat a tiger."

"Let’s see how he performs."

While the spectators speculated, Zhu Huang activated his first talisman and threw it at the qi force stone.

A moment later, the stone lit up, the spectators saw the display and everyone fell silent.

"Eight thousand, one hundred and thirty-four attack points." Li Bai announced in a confused voice.

’I should check the qi force stone. Maybe it’s broken.’ He thought.

At the same time, he received a transmission from the academy dean.

’Even the academy dean thinks the stone is broken.’ Li Bai thought and moved towards the stone.

"Student Zhu Huang, step back for a moment." Li Bai said and Zhu Huang nodded before moving a few steps from the qi force stone.

After that, Li Bai carefully checked the qi force stone.

He first used his qi and then used soul power.

However, no matter what he did, he didn’t discover any abnormalities.

After concluding the stone was fine, Li Bai looked at Dongfang Jing and solemnly nodded.

At the same time, he transmitted a message.

[I have carefully examined the stone and it’s not broken.]

Hearing this, Dongfang Jing was surprised but he soon nodded and transmitted another message.

[Continue the assessment.]

[Good.]

After that, Li Bai stepped away from the qi force stone and invited Zhu Huang to take his place.

"You can test your second talisman." He said and Zhu Huang did so.

"Eight thousand, nine hundred and three attack points." Li Bai announced in a helpless voice.

’He will break nine thousand points if this continues’ He thought and Zhu Huang didn’t disappoint.

"Nine thousand and forty-four attack points." He announced while looking at Zhu Huang with an incredulous expression.

When the spectators heard the announcement, they broke into an uproar.

"How is this possible?"

"All three of his talismans have attack power in the range of level five talismans."

"Today’s assessment is too abnormal."

"It started with Lin Xiang, followed by Li Yan, Song Wanqing and now Zhu Huang. Was it always so easy to surpass levels?"

"I suspected the qi force stone was broken but dean Li didn’t find anything. However, I still don’t believe these results."

"Maybe the problem is too hidden for dean Li to notice."

"I also think so."

"Zhu Huang was like this. What about..." Someone started and stared at Zhen Yuan.

"Everything we know is hearsay. Maybe he is not as talented as they say."

"We will know in a..." Someone started but soon stopped.

"Dean Dongfang’s guard has gone to check the qi force stone."

"It seems the academy dean is also suspicious."

"Who wouldn’t be suspicious? Today’s results are too outrageous."

Under everyone’s expectant eyes, Chen Yi began to check the qi force stone.

An incense stick later, he removed is soul power from the stone and sighed.

"Elder Chen, how is it?" Li Bai asked but Chen Yi shook his head.

"There is nothing wrong with the stone. The results so far are accurate." Chen Yi confirmed and the academy square fell silent.

In the end, everyone was forced to accept the reality and the assessment continued.

"Student Zhen Yuan, it’s your turn." Li Bai called with a hint of excitement in his voice.

Hearing the call, Zhen Yuan walked forward.

However, before he could take his place, someone blocked his place.

"Student Zhu Huang, do you have something to do with student Zhen Yuan?" Li Bai questioned and Zhu Huang smiled with a teasing look in his eyes.

"I have something." He nodded and Zhen Yuan raised an eyebrow in question.

"Student Zhen Yuan, I have heard of your talent." Zhu Huang stated.

"And?" Zhen Yuan impatiently asked.

"I want to make a bet." The bet said.

"Bet?"

"Is your score higher or is my score higher? Shall we bet?" Zhu Huang asked but Zhen Yuan showed no interest.

Seeing this, Li Bai sighed before he spoke.

"Student Zhu Huang, shouldn’t you have suggested the bet before the assessment began?" He asked.

"I didn’t think of it until after the assessment began." Zhu Huang carelessly shrugged.

"Student Zhu Huang, student Zhen Yuan drew three perfect grade talismans." Li Bai tactfully reminded.

"I am aware." Zhu Huang sneered causing Li Bai to frown in confusion.

’Why would you challenge the person if you know? Where does your confidence come from?’ Li Bai wondered.

However, Zhen Yuan was not tangled.

Without caring about Zhu Huang, he looked at Li Bai and spoke.

"Dean Li, can I assess?" He asked.

"This..." Li Bai subtly glanced at Zhu Huang.

"Student Zhen Yuan, are you afraid?" Zhu Huang asked.

"Afraid of what?"

"Afraid that you can’t defeat me." Zhu Huang said with a knowing look.

Hearing this, Zhen Yuan looked at the person with a perplexed expression.

"Is losing a reason for fear? If I lose, then I lose. Why do I have to feel so many emotions?"

When Zhu Huang heard this, he didn’t know what to say.

In his understanding, cultivators were against heaven and their fellows.

It was natural to compete and always want to be better than others.

This was the first time he met someone who didn’t care about competing with others.

However, Zhu Huang was unwilling to give up.

"One hundred million." He said.

"What?"

"Let’s bet one hundred million. If you win, I will give you one hundred million."

After hearing this, Zhen Yuan fell into thought.