Chapter 006: The Special Opening Ceremony

"What are you doing?" Ji Dong turned to look at Bi Su, who was following beside him

You like to fight, do you? Very well. A yin-yang sorcerer who does not enjoy fighting is unqualified. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to fight in the future. However, to openly fight on the school playground, you certainly have some nerve! You have violated school rules, and the three of you will not be attending the opening ceremony. Immediately, right now, turn around and run twenty laps around the playground. If you fail to complete this, you will go home and find your mother. The last one to finish will run an additional five laps. This is your opening ceremony, the three of you. Begin.

"Are you of the Fire element? Are you a girl?" Ji Dong looked at him with some surprise; a ten-year-old child has not yet developed much, and the differences between boys and girls are not so pronounced.

Ji Dong slightly shifted her body to evade his hand and said, "No need, I can manage. You go ahead and run, don't worry about me."

However, the punishment is not yet over. As the last one to finish, he must endure an additional five laps of punishment. When Ji Dong began to start and was running the second lap, a figure suddenly caught up with him

Ji Dong firmly stated: "How can one know they cannot succeed without trying?" He has never been someone who easily admits defeat

"Uh... come on, do you want me to give you a hand?" Saying this, Bi Su reached out to support Ji Dong's right shoulder, helping him bear part of his body weight

Yang Bingtian nodded and said, "Alright, I will do my best to help you. I will not drink your wine for free. If you can truly cultivate both systems and form the Yin-Yang Crown, regardless of your future achievements, you will have pioneered a new path in the realm of Yin-Yang Sorcerers. You should rest for now; I need to think this matter over carefully."

Bisu chuckled and said, "This matter arose because of me, and you are an innocent victim. How could I allow you to bear the punishment alone? Let us face it together"

However, when he arrived downstairs, he realized that it would probably be impossible to go for a run today. Although the sun had just risen, the previously quiet campus had become exceptionally lively. Many children around his age, or slightly older, had come to the campus accompanied by their parents, and the dormitory area was particularly bustling.

Ji Dong immediately realized that he had been used, but at that moment, the boy named Bi Su was tightly gripping his clothes from behind, making it impossible for him to escape. In his previous life, Ji Dong was a skilled fighter in his youth. At that time, due to his tall and handsome appearance, he attracted the admiration of many girls in school, inevitably provoking jealousy among some male classmates. Although he was not familiar with any tricks, he certainly had plenty of fighting experience

As he watched the red-haired youth Karl throw a punch, Ji Dong was acutely aware that given his current physical condition, if he were to be hit, he would not only be knocked out but would also suffer greatly. Being used was certainly better than being beaten, so he reacted immediately. He lifted his right leg and delivered a direct kick. You may be taller than me, but your arms are certainly not longer than my legs.

When Ji Dong completed the sixteenth lap, Karl and Bisu had already finished their penalties. Surprisingly, Bisu's final acceleration ability was exceptionally strong, and he actually ran neck and neck with Karl.

With a bang, Ji Dong's kick landed precisely on the abdomen of the red-haired youth. The red-haired youth was indeed formidable, and considering Ji Dong's own physical condition was rather poor, although the kick knocked the youth down, he was also propelled backward by the immense force.

The students, regardless of their grade level, almost all disperse at the same time, as no one wishes to be the next unfortunate one

The Fire Departure Academy has a total of two playgrounds, belonging to the Fire Department B and the Fire Department D respectively. At this moment, they are running on the playground of Fire Department B, which is not large, measuring 200 meters per lap. However, after twenty laps, it amounts to a total of 4,000 meters. For a ten-year-old child, especially one like Ji Dong, who has a frail physique, this is undoubtedly a significant challenge in terms of intensity.

When Bisu surpassed Jidong by a lap, he followed closely beside him, looking at him with confusion, and said: "Brother, you don't seem well! How did you pass the physical fitness test during the entrance exam? You just helped me out, thanks."

I am a first-year student of the Fire Element, how about you? The young man naturally walked over to Ji Dong, casually putting his arm around Ji Dong's shoulder, displaying a friendly demeanor.

"What are you doing? Stop it right now!" A thunderous roar echoed, and before Ji Dong could react, his body was lifted as if riding on clouds. When he landed, he saw a remarkably tall man grabbing both him and Bi Su with one hand each. With a flick of his toes, Karl and the librarian also stood up.

A robust middle-aged man stood in the center of the playground, observing three individuals running. Initially, he admired Ji Dong, who displayed the most direct and fierce movements during fights. However, as they began to run, he noticed a problem. It was evident that Carl and Bisu had excellent physical fitness, easily managing to run twenty laps without issue. In contrast, the slender student struggled noticeably while running. How did such a student pass the entrance examination?

Bisu rushed out without hesitation. Although Ji Dong secretly cursed his bad luck, he had thought things through over the past few days. Since everything was starting anew, he had to truly begin again. With no other choice, he followed suit. The red-haired Karl shot an angry glare at the two of them before also joining in.

"Oh no, I've fallen to my death!" Ji Dong had indeed fallen, but the one screaming was not him. Bi Su had been pulling on his clothes from behind, and this time, her cleverness backfired, resulting in Ji Dong being the one to cushion her fall.

Unable to run, yet the intention to exercise has not been diminished. I began to stretch in place. Being young has its advantages; although this body is weak, its flexibility is not lacking. After moving for a while, my body warmed slightly, as if gaining a bit more strength.

Two against one, although the red-haired youth was somewhat taller, he still found it difficult to cope. Ji Dong was fine, facing everything head-on, but Bi Su was quite insidious, always targeting the vital points. Despite their young age and light punches, the red-haired youth did not dare to let him land a hit. In the end, it turned into a situation where he occasionally managed to throw a punch, but more often than not, he was just protecting his lower body with both hands.

The strong man touched his face and said, "Am I really that scary? It's just that I have a bit more flesh on my face, hum." As he spoke, his gaze turned towards the three individuals running laps, particularly landing on Ji Dong. He chuckled and said, "These three kids are not bad; they have the spirit I had in my youth. They dared to fight on the first day of school, very good, especially that smallest one. That kick was quite fierce; who would have thought? He may not be tall, but he fights fiercely. Hmm, how come I don't remember such a student in last year's new student entrance exam?"

A robust youth, nearly a head taller than Ji Dong and the boy beside him, charged over with an imposing presence. His bright red hair appeared strikingly vivid, reminiscent of illustrations, and his broad shoulders made him resemble a young calf as he strode purposefully towards them, seemingly targeting the individual next to Ji Dong

With a fierce glare, the middle-aged strong man shouted: "What are you all staring at? Do you want to run laps too? Get to the auditorium of the teaching building for the opening ceremony, immediately, right now, this instant. I will count to ten, and if I still see anyone here, you will join them in running laps"

Ji Dong frowned slightly, and just as he was about to say something, a loud voice rang out from not far away: "Alright, Bi Su, you sissy are here. Let's see if I don't beat you to death this time."

Bisu patted his not-so-firm chest and said, "How could I run? Am I that kind of person?"

"Hello, are you a new student this year as well?" A clear voice rang out from behind Ji Dong. Ji Dong turned around and saw a boy of similar age standing behind him, dressed in plain clothes. Although his attire was as simple as Ji Dong's, his appearance was much more striking. His delicate face seemed as if it could be pinched to produce water, and his two bright, large eyes were exceptionally lively. The neat short hair added an extra touch of vitality.

Ji Dong continued to move forward with determined steps. Suddenly, he felt as if his body had become lighter, and running was no longer as difficult as before. A flash of insight crossed his mind: the limit, had I broken through my limit? He understood that in this type of aerobic exercise, the human body reaches a certain limit. Breaking through this limit equates to surpassing oneself. His steps became much lighter, and breathing seemed no longer so difficult. From lap 17 to lap 20, he clearly ran much more easily and managed to persevere.

However, the middle-aged strong man's thoughts quickly changed. With his experience, he could certainly see that Ji Dong's physical strength had long been exhausted. Nevertheless, Ji Dong continued to persevere, showing no signs of stopping or begging for mercy. Such a display of tenacious willpower, although his physical condition was not as good as the other two, was enough to make the middle-aged strong man nod in approval.

Stepping out of Ji Dong's room and casually closing the door, Yang Bingtian muttered to himself: "What kind of family could raise a child like this, who not only possesses skills comparable to a master bartender but also has such a resolute and steady character? Perhaps he really can turn waste into treasure"

"Let go of the nonsense, brother, I am a real man. Do you want me to take off my pants for you to see? Who told you that a fire element must be female?" the young man said somewhat irritably

Yang Bingtian said solemnly: "Have you really made your decision?"

Bisu was greatly pleased with his advantage, looking at Karl with a face full of disdain. Karl, on the other hand, had fiery eyes and was about to charge forward, but he was rendered immobile by a powerful man who had placed a foot on his shoulder.

Ji moved slightly and got up from the ground, directly pouncing towards the red-haired youth. Taking the initiative, it was evident from his build that the red-haired youth would not be easy to deal with. Even if he kicked him, he would still consider himself and Bi Su as part of the same group. In that case, it was better to strike first and see what happened.

"What are you, the boss or the second in command? Let's take them down together." The red-haired youth charged over fiercely, and since Ji Dong was standing in front, he threw a punch directly at him

"I am ten years and nine months old this year, and I still have more than seven years to go. Even if I ultimately do not succeed, it would not be too late for you to introduce me to the Bartenders' Guild. By then, I should be able to mix better drinks," Ji Dong said decisively. Age is merely a memory left by this body.

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight streamed into the room, Ji Dong got up. He had always maintained the good habit of going to bed early and rising early, especially since today marked the start of the new school term. From today onward, he would exert thirty-two times the effort. With a determined fist pump, he quickly washed up and immediately ran downstairs, deciding to jog a few laps to warm up.

Ji Dong replied irritably: "It's somewhat similar."

Ji Dong glanced at him and said breathlessly, "Considering that you didn't abandon me and run away during the fight just now, I'll let it go and not hold it against you"

By the time he reached the last lap, Ji Dong could no longer maintain his composure. At the beginning, it was manageable, and he had been training consistently over the past few days. During the first three or four laps, he felt fine and was able to barely keep up with the two in front. However, after the fifth lap, Ji Dong's breathing began to grow heavy, and his legs felt increasingly leaden, as if they were filled with lead. Sweat started to soak through his clothes, and the distance between him and Karl and Bisu continued to widen.

"Good brother, quickly block for me, I won't forget your kindness." Bi Su shrank behind Ji Dong, revealing half of his head as he shouted at the red-haired youth rushing over: "Karl, don't think that I'm afraid of you. Wasn't it just that I kicked your butt during the entrance exam and made you fall flat on your face? This isn't over yet. This is my boss; if you have the ability, you should defeat my boss first before talking."

On the playground, many new and old students witnessed this scene; the old students were snickering, while the new students looked at the burly middle-aged man with some trepidation

Bisu watched as Ji Dong lunged forward; he was momentarily taken aback, but he immediately followed suit and did not turn to flee

Before he could finish his sentence, Karl, with his red hair, had already appeared on the other side of Ji Dong. While running, he said, "I am not here to keep you company; I just want to prove that my stamina is no less than yours." Although he said this, Karl's speed remained consistently on par with that of Bisu and Ji Dong, with the three of them advancing together.

The middle-aged strong man standing in the center of the playground clearly saw what was happening over here and said: "What are you doing? Hurry up and run. Do you still want to be punished?"

Bisu stuck out his tongue and then accelerated again, chasing after Karl ahead.

"You all are quite something, starting a fight on the first day of school. Stand straight!" The imposing figure, like Karl, had a head of short red hair, but compared to him, Karl seemed insignificant. This man appeared to be in his thirties; if Karl was a young calf, then he was the strongest bull, with a leopard-like head and piercing eyes, exuding an innate authority without even being angry

As soon as the race began, the disparity in physical fitness became evident. Undoubtedly, Carl, with his striking red hair, possessed a physique that was not without merit. His strides were powerful, each step striking the ground with force, propelling his body upward. Although he was the last to start, he quickly surpassed Jidong and Bisu, taking the lead.

Although Bisu is not as skilled as Karl, his steps are very light, and he does not fall too far behind Karl, managing to keep up quite easily

After completing the ninth lap, Karl had already surpassed Ji Dong by one lap. Not only did he show no intention of slowing down, but he seemed to be running even faster.

By the fifteenth lap, Ji Dong's stamina was completely depleted, and his speed had significantly decreased. However, he showed no intention of giving up. To become a Yin-Yang Sorcerer, one must exert effort equivalent to thirty-two times that of a genius. Let this punishment serve as the beginning.