Chapter 5

Simba, in a burst of excitement, leaped up, kicked his legs, pointed to the sky, and roared, “LUCKY!”

However, the clown in the air, the one about the same size as Wang Zhong, kept shrinking, and shrinking, until it was only the size of a palm, falling from the sky. The wheel of fate disappeared, and the space turned into pure darkness.

Wang Zhong regained his ability to move and rushed over, picking up the barely breathing Simba, clenching his teeth tightly, “You damn fool, I don’t want this cursed gift, you better change back right now!”

The tiny Simba twitched his nose, “F...friend, this is the last thing I can do for you...”

He tried to reach out to touch Wang Zhong but fell weakly, “I’m so tired, so uncomfortable, friend, we have to... part...” Simba slowly closed his eyes.

Wang Zhong couldn’t hold back his tears anymore, which fell drop by drop. At just two years old, he lay on the hospital bed enduring bone-scraping pain, but he didn’t cry. Now, this companion who had been with him for ten years...

Wang Zhong clenched his teeth tightly, feeling the helplessness and anger of being weak for the first time.

...Huh... Was it an illusion? Did Simba seem to be peeking at him???

...It wasn’t an illusion; the tiny Simba was lying in Wang Zhong’s palm, giggling...

This... guy actually tricked him into crying!!!

“You...” Wang Zhong said with teary eyes.

Seeing Wang Zhong notice, Simba quickly sat up, “Cough, cough, Wang Zhong, don’t, don’t, it was just a little joke, you see, I’m already in enough trouble... Hey, hey, let’s be reasonable, kid, don’t pinch my nose!!!”

Aaaaaaa~~~

The next morning, at ten o’clock, Wang Zhong was stunned. He usually woke up at six, but he had slept particularly deeply this night, a feeling he had never experienced before.

Simba, where’s Simba?

Wang Zhong scratched his head. Simba had finally activated that damn wheel. Beside the soul sea, the clown of fate had shrunk to the size of a palm, and the forced activation of the wheel had cost him a lot, putting him into a deep sleep. Another attempt might cost him his life. Now it was up to Wang Zhong.

The gap in the seal had been forcibly widened a bit, even though the peak had only increased to 50 Glares. But for Wang Zhong, the significance was entirely different.

...What’s this smell???

The room was filled with a strange odor, almost making Wang Zhong pass out. The sheets were a ghastly color, as if soaked in mud. Wang Zhong quickly opened the window; this was definitely not because he had wet the bed.

Feeling refreshed, although his soul power was still unstable, Wang Zhong could sense the vibrant life surging within his body.

Excitedly opening the door, he smelled the aroma of food, and his stomach immediately growled. The table was already set with a sumptuous breakfast, and there was a note.

“Little Zhong, from today on, you are a true man. Do what you want; every path in this world is made by people... I’m taking Aunt Sherry on a belated honeymoon. You know, Aunt Sherry has too many admirers, and my cooking skills are almost not enough for her anymore. Wife comes first, fight, young man, you’re the best.”

Wang Zhong couldn’t help but chuckle. Uncle Wang’s looks weren’t enough, and he needed to supplement them. These years, the two of them had really worked hard. He would also strive to give them a satisfactory answer.

After finishing breakfast, Wang Zhong ran back to school, which was also a form of exercise. Since there were no classes today, he needed to find a way to recruit enough people for the Peculiar Club. On the way, Wang Zhong felt a completely different world. His steps were so light, and everything around him was so clear, as if he could sense the breathing of the plants.

Unfortunately, Wang Zhong didn’t look in the mirror; his previously murky and weak eyes had become as deep as the sea.

As soon as he arrived, he saw Ma Dong and a muscular man shouting loudly. It seemed this was the poor kid Ma Dong had tricked.

“Balen, your idol is here. This is our Peculiar Club’s vice president, Wang Zhong,” Ma Dong said.

Balen immediately walked over and bowed, but his height and presence were quite intimidating, “Senior, I am Balen Gusta, a new member of the Peculiar Club. Please guide me, Senior.”

Wang Zhong was at a loss, not sure who would guide whom. Looking at Balen’s physique, he would probably be considered excellent even in the Warrior Academy. Ma Dong winked, as if saying, “Aren’t I awesome?”

Despite the addition of Balen, the Peculiar Club’s awkward situation didn’t change. Compared to their simplicity, other clubs were in full bloom, with handsome seniors, beautiful senior girls, attractive club introductions, and a row of impressive club achievements, completely overshadowing the Peculiar Club. Only someone like Balen would be tricked.

Suddenly, the students became noisy, and a crowd surged toward the east, “Senior Natasha!”

“It’s really Senior Natasha, Natasha of the Black Rose and Senior Mirami have come!”

Wang Zhong and Ma Dong looked at each other, only able to smile bitterly. There was nothing they could do. Natasha had been a rising star since her first year, a genius from the Command Division, and was rumored to be the granddaughter of the principal. The Black Rose was one of the four major clubs in the academy. She became vice president in her first year and this year, with the original president graduating, she became the president. The Black Rose was now even more powerful.

In terms of popularity, no one in the academy could compare to the Black Rose.

“Damn, what’s so great about it? One day, the Peculiar Club will become the fifth major club!” Ma Dong said, his voice tinged with jealousy. It was said that he had repeatedly been rejected from the Black Rose, which led him to start the Peculiar Club.

“Hey, hey, where are the people from the Peculiar Club? This young lady wants to join!” a clear voice rang out.

Wang Zhong and the others turned around, and a pretty girl with short blonde hair appeared. She wasn’t tall, but her proportions were very well-balanced, and her big eyes were very lively. Ma Dong’s mouth dropped open... How could she be here?

The girl walked over with a smile, and Ma Dong opened his arms in surprise. Then she walked right past Ma Dong and gave Wang Zhong a warm hug, “Brother Wang Zhong, long time no see, do you remember Emilie?”

Wang Zhong awkwardly extended his arms, “Who could forget the cute Emilie? But why are you here?”

Ma Dong, standing nearby, tugged at Emilie’s collar, very dissatisfied, “Little girl, look carefully, I’m your real cousin!”

Emilie rolled her eyes at Ma Dong, “The good-for-nothing Ma Dong, my uncle said not to learn from you!”

Mentioning his father, Ma Dong cowered, suddenly remembering something, “Ah, why are you here?”

“Duh, I’m a new student at the Tianjing Heroic Soul Academy, specially recruited!” Emilie proudly puffed out her barely developed chest, looking very cute.

“Heaven, with your 9.2 soul power growth and fire ability, you’re here? Saint Mungo City is ranked much higher than us, and the principal of Saint Mungo would be crying in the toilet,” Ma Dong laughed. This was called divine assistance; Emilie was a genius that any Heroic Soul Academy would fight to recruit.

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