Chapter 43

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Jiran immediately felt relieved, and the tension in his body eased.

The sword strike just now looked simple, but it had actually consumed a considerable amount of Jiran's energy. Precisely calculating the distance and timing, skillfully dodging the man in the mist's sword, and then bursting with energy to counterattack... even the slightest mistake would have resulted in his own death!

Although with his abilities, it was not impossible to pass the test by exhausting ten minutes, Jiran was determined to do it perfectly this time.

There was still a bet outside! If it were just for fun, it wouldn't matter much to lose, but this bet involved Uncle Lais, so he absolutely couldn't lose.

Even if it meant taking a risk, he had to get a high score! No matter how you looked at it, defeating the opponent was better than enduring for ten minutes, right?

"David, did you see that? The physical manifestation of斗气 (martial aura)!" Baise was once again shocked.

"Yes, it's the physical manifestation of martial aura. This technique can only be mastered at the high Silver stage, but he can already apply it... Although the duration is short, it's clear that the physicalized martial aura is as sharp as a long sword!" David was also surprised.

"Monster, truly a monster! A monster like this appeared in the examination room we were supervising... Ha ha, I'm sure Professor Lawrence will be very pleased!" Baise was so excited that he started to dance around.

"Alright, calm down. Organize the records of this exam, and then prepare to inform Professor Lawrence. Regardless of anything else, just having this genius is enough to make us look good in front of Professor Lawrence... Maybe we can even get some benefits!" David's tone became enthusiastic as he thought about it.

"Sure, sure!" Baise was even more excited than David.

The exam ended, and an exit opened on the opposite side of the examination room. As for the entrance, it had disappeared as soon as Jiran entered.

After catching his breath, Jiran left the examination room through the exit. But where could he see his score? It couldn't be like the college entrance exam, where you have to wait a month to check your results, right?

Walking out of the exit, he didn't directly appear outside the examination room but had to go through a small path formed by condensed mist. Then, the mechanical voice slowly began to speak.

"Based on the results of the four exams, your final score is one hundred points." It was straightforward, directly telling him his score. Then, a light suddenly appeared on Jiran's body, originating from his admission ticket.

He quickly took out his admission ticket and saw that "one hundred points" was already written on it. The examination system of Azure Wind was truly amazing... much more convenient than the college entrance exam in his original world...

Walking out of the tunnel, Jiran found himself at the back of the examination room. Many candidates were outside, some elated and others dejected, making it easy to tell who had done well.

Worried that Uncle Lais might be anxious, Jiran hurriedly went around the examination room to the front.

Before reaching Uncle Lais, Jiran heard Juan's sharp and triumphant voice.

"Ha ha ha, Lais, just admit defeat! Odi scored ninety-two points! Do you know how difficult the swordsmanship exam of Azure Wind is? Ninety points can pass a single subject, and each additional point is twice as hard to achieve! The boy you brought is only at the second level; it would be good enough if he passed. Do you really think you're still the same as you were back then? A random street urchin you picked up is as talented as you were?"

Turning around a cluster of trees, Jiran saw Uncle Lais. Uncle Lais was silent, while Juan looked at him arrogantly. Odi, standing behind him, had a smug expression.

It's no wonder he was smug. Although ninety points or more could get you into Azure Wind Academy based on a single subject, the number of candidates who achieved this each year was very few, and each one could be considered a prodigy. Odi's ninety-two points put him at the top of the candidates in this exam.

The onlookers, though silent, had expressions that favored Odi. After all, a noble's son with such good swordsmanship... the black-haired boy probably had no hope...

"Uncle Lais, I'm back." Jiran called out from a distance, then slowly walked over, his face expressionless and calm.

His shout naturally drew everyone's attention. Juan and Odi turned to look at Jiran, and seeing his expression, both felt a surge of joy.

Actually, they were still a bit uneasy. After all, Uncle Lais had been a famous figure in the past. Not only was he a swordsmanship prodigy, but his intelligence far exceeded theirs; otherwise, why would they still be jealous of him?

It was hard to feel at ease betting against such a smart person. Although they were confident, they still had a lingering worry before the results were in.

But now, looking at the boy's expression, he must have scored low! Otherwise, with his limited knowledge, wouldn't he have been jumping with joy? A low score would make things easier...

Juan glanced at Lais, his malicious thoughts unstoppable.

Make him kneel and apologize to me! Take his magic weapon! I'll vent all the resentment I've had for years!

"Boy, did you finish the exam? What score did you get? Ha ha ha, did you even pass the sixty-point threshold? Overestimating yourself, thinking you have some talent and getting carried away? You're far from it! Especially..."

Juan glanced at Lais.

"Why did you choose such a weakling for support? Following a weakling, do you want to become one too? Ha ha ha!"

Juan laughed maniacally, but Jiran ignored him and walked straight to Lais, giving him a slight smile.

"The exam was tough."

Lais, who had known Jiran for a long time, understood his character. This boy was usually cheerful, optimistic, and kind-hearted, a good kid. But deep down, he had a rather dark side. During hunts, others had often been pranked by him.

Pranks for those he liked, but for those he disliked... it wouldn't be so simple.

Seeing Jiran's expression, Lais knew he must have done well, at least not worse than Odi—this act was probably to give Juan a bigger shock.

So, he cooperated with Jiran.

"Tough? Hmm, it seems Azure Wind, one of the four great academies on the continent, doesn't have an easy exam. You need to learn from this and not underestimate any challenge in the future..." Lais immediately took on the role of a strict teacher and began to lecture Jiran.

"Hmph, Lais, this time you lost, didn't you? Ha ha ha, you finally lost! I've always said I wouldn't lose to you forever! What's the point of being famous in the academy? What's the point of winning Marilyn's heart? Now you're a waste, and the boy you brought is a waste too!"

As Juan spoke, he pulled Odi over.

"My nephew is more talented than you! He will far surpass you and the boy by your side, trampling you underfoot forever!" It seemed the years of resentment had finally been released, and Juan's actions were almost manic.

Lais finally turned his gaze to Juan's face, showing a hint of helplessness. "Juan, in all honesty, did I ever seek trouble with you when I was in the academy? Why do you have such deep animosity towards me?"

Hearing Lais's words, Juan laughed even more maniacally.

"Why? Because you're just annoying! Always pretending to be a good guy, do you know how disgusting that is? Is being strong so great? Is having talent so great? Pah! Now you're a waste! Ha ha ha, Lais! You lost, you lost to me, you lost to Odi! Now, kneel and apologize!"

Juan was really losing his mind, revealing all his dark thoughts in front of everyone. But some of the onlookers felt a sense of familiarity, recalling similar people in their own lives...

Lais sighed and shook his head.

"Juan, I don't have the heart to argue with you now. If you leave now, I'll pretend this never happened. We can go our separate ways and not interfere with each other, okay?"

Juan looked at Lais with an incredulous expression.

"Are you crazy? You dare to say such things to me? You're just a fourth-level waste now, and I'm already at the sixth level. What can you do to me? And the bet, I won! Do you understand? Now, you have to kneel and apologize to me and give me that magic weapon! Pretend it never happened? Are you dreaming? Lais, I won't let you off this time!"

Jiran, watching from the side, sighed inwardly. He never imagined that jealousy could twist a person's mind to such an extent. He had heard of such things before, but this was the first time he had seen it with his own eyes. If Odi really won this time, Juan would crush Lais completely, not stopping until he was utterly ruined.

But unfortunately, the winner this time was not him.

"Hey... Juan, right? Who told you that you won this time?" Jiran felt it was time to end this farce and spoke up weakly.

Hearing his words, Juan laughed as if he had heard a funny joke. "Ha ha ha ha... Who told me? It's a fact right in front of us! Odi scored ninety-two points, how many did you score? This bet is definitely ours!"

Jiran's face showed a look of shock, and he took a dramatic step back, patting his heart and pulling out his admission ticket.

"Ninety-two points? That's a high score! But if I'm not mistaken, one hundred points should be higher than ninety-two, right?" The last sentence was said with a cold smile on Jiran's face.