Chapter 0009: The Walking Task NPC
Friendship comes first, competition second. Your talent and background may not be as good as theirs, but even if you lose in practical combat, there is no need to take it to heart. Keep it up, I believe you will excel in theoretical battles.
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Zhang Hong, with a proud expression, pointed at two adjacent special Moon-Running Flowers and said to the several eager boys surrounding him, "Pay attention, everyone, don't say I am bullying anyone, this is an essential practice for our Spirit Wood Department, this is the battlefield"
Zhang Hong looked at Su Heng with a triumphant and provocative gaze, knowing that this fellow had not mastered any other techniques
When an ordinary person faces an ordinary classmate, even if a certain classmate's actions are somewhat exaggerated, you might think to yourself that the other person is overestimating their abilities. At most, you would privately laugh and discuss it, but to openly humiliate someone? That would only be done by a very small minority
No system? Perhaps he will make a strong effort in his senior year after two or three years of hard work? His talent, aside from lacking attributes like wood and earth, is not considered poor. Compared to individuals like Wang Hui and Xu Anjing, he has indeed had a few less years of training.
Su Heng was somewhat speechless, put away the note, and continued dining. After a moment, another girl came over, left a note, and left; this was Wang Yuanyuan
Su Heng was enjoying a meal when he noticed a graceful figure passing by him, who playfully placed a note beside him with a smile.
These two Moonlight Flowers both contain a significant amount of lunar energy, providing considerable enhancement effects for practitioners of fire, light, water, and other spiritual powers. However, both of these specimens are damaged, with identical injuries resulting from exposure to intense sunlight that has harmed their essence
Once Zhang Hong is defeated by his own hands again, the task will be completed, and he will receive new magical techniques or academic rewards
Yu Feihuang, perhaps feeling that he is far superior to Su Heng, is often compared to him by the girls... It was only after feeling humiliated that he struck out at Su Heng, and Xu Anjing came over specifically to warn him not to play tricks again. This is the second follow-up after Du Huan's warning.
In theory, such injuries require first adjusting the illumination with the Bright Light Technique, followed by the precise application of the Temperature Variation Technique. Remember, it is crucial to pay attention to the timing. Treating damaged spiritual plants is far more challenging than cooking a gourmet dish. If the cooking temperature is not properly controlled, the food may simply be unappetizing. However, if the Moonflower, which has suffered extensive damage from intense sunlight, is subjected to a slight temperature control error, or if the various rays of the Bright Light Technique are mismanaged, it will only exacerbate the injury, leading to death
It is indeed true that a person of normal intelligence, unless there are grievances or past conflicts between them, would not behave in such a manner in front of someone like Yu Feihuang and Xu Anjing
Fortunately, this individual has another significant flaw; he feels the need to prove to Roshi or all his classmates that he is no worse than Su Heng. A spirit wood master who possesses only theoretical knowledge is fundamentally unworthy of being a complete spirit wood master
According to the temperature change law proposed by our esteemed predecessor Luo Dao of the Lingmu system, as well as the concept of Ω > Ξ > ∮ c / o ° C put forth by the eminent Charles Walburke, we must pay close attention to the transition of temperature under varying light conditions
While flaunting his knowledge and manipulating the magical arts, Zhang Hong once again glanced at Su Heng, his eyes filled with a triumphant smile. In the next moment, however, his hand became chaotic, and the two spells in operation collapsed directly.
Before coming, in order to prevent Su Heng from denying his defeat, he deliberately invited friends to witness the event, wanting to have multiple witnesses to this. Now he has made a fool of himself again
"Pfft, this is impossible. When did you become so strong?" Zhang Hong's face turned pale with fear, feeling utterly defeated and wishing for death. How did he end up voluntarily offering himself to be slapped in the face, being pressed down and rubbed into the ground by someone else?
How can this be called idleness? I am helping you test your own strength. Come, let us go to Yuling Garden for a real battle; we will see the actual combat, which is worth 100 points in the competition. How can you manage with a missing leg? Since you are going to lose anyway, lose to me once first to prepare yourself mentally. When the competition comes and you lose then, you won't feel embarrassed. Zhang Hong was full of himself; last time he tried to show off in front of the goddess, but instead of impressing her, he ended up being humiliated. He could never forget that feeling of frustration and embarrassment, as well as the way the goddess, Luo Xi, looked at him.
After a period of time, in a certain corner of the Spirit Nurturing Garden of the Spirit Wood System
Moments later, Su Heng walked into the cafeteria, expecting to be met with much ridicule and mockery upon seeing a multitude of familiar faces, but the reality was unexpectedly different
The Wood Spirit Technique is indeed crucial; otherwise, it would not be regarded as the most important technique among all Wood Masters
He can only mock himself. Even though the girls offer words of encouragement and affirm his theoretical knowledge, no one truly believes in him. What they say is also correct; without a system, he could not possibly be arrogant enough to sign up for the All-Star Game in his freshman year.
At this moment, regarding the two injured Moonlight Flowers, there was not a single error or flaw in what he said. Even Su Heng had to admit that Zhang Hong's fundamental skills were very solid. As Zhang Hong spread his palm, the sunlight on the Moonlight Flowers in front of him suddenly dimmed, as if it had jumped from noon into the moonlight. ... The temperature there was also steadily decreasing, dropping a degree every few breaths ...
Do not forget that before Su Heng obtained the system, he already possessed two level 1 spells, the Flying Vine Technique and the Flower God Technique! This is during his senior year of college, and it can be considered an excellent standard among university students nationwide. This is the result of his hard work over three years in high school
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But this is just a joke, isn't it
Zhang Hong is indeed the top student in Class 3, a formidable competitor among the top ten in the entire department
Having eaten and drunk to his fill, Su Heng was just about to return to the library when he saw Zhang Hong approaching him with a few people. A few steps away, Zhang Hong laughed and said, "Su Heng, you signed up too? What great courage! Haha, shall we spar a bit more? Let me test your strength."
Are you really that free? Suddenly, I find Zhang Hong quite adorable, and Su Heng seems somewhat speechless as well
Zhang Hong is somewhat questioning his life; as a successor of the Ming Empire who upholds proper values and studies diligently every day, when did I become so cheap and foolish?
The last time I was able to receive the Level 1 Wood Spirit Technique reward, it was precisely because Zhang Hong took the initiative to deliver the ingredients. After that achievement, the second task arrived, and for a full six days, Su Heng still had not found a partner. He felt it was inappropriate to brazenly provoke others without any reason.
Su Heng's eyes lit up; they truly sparkled. This was not a provocation, but an NPC on a mission in motion
With only one day left to complete the task, facing failure and punishment, Su Heng felt somewhat dejected
Meanwhile, Su Heng paid no attention to the Bright Light Technique or the Temperature Change Technique, but instead directed streams of green light, imbued with a spirit of elegance, into the damaged Moonflower, which began to recover at a visibly rapid pace
Many girls from the same department show encouraging smiles when they see him, while the boys... Most of them are merely taken aback for a moment and then smile privately, without going up to him to mock him like Yu Feihuang did.
What use is your theory, no matter how strong it is
Taking the initiative to provoke Su Heng, actively calling for people to watch, and then getting slapped in the face? How did he think he was giving himself a slap?
After a challenge, Zhang Hong realized that Su Heng was not someone to be underestimated. Last time, he ranked outside the top fifty in the entire department, but nearly two months have passed since then, and Su Heng has made significant progress during this time
This is Rosie? Su Heng withdrew his gaze and opened the note, the content clearly visible
Even he, the second place in Class 3, theoretically lost
What is the use of mere theoretical discussions? They cannot truly cultivate and nurture practical skills efficiently, and no one will pay much attention to you unless your theoretical knowledge accumulates to the level of esteemed figures like Li Sheng, Xu Zhanqing, or Zhu Yu, who propose conceptual theories or establish formulas and theorems that influence generations.
Students of the same department are like this; as for those from different departments, how many of them know who Su Heng is? Their focus remains on the All-Star Game of the Ming Dynasty in their own department and the candidates for the school team spots
We are doctors, specializing in the treatment of damaged and injured spiritual herbal medicines. It is essential that we possess not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience