“Is it a challenger?”
“Hmm, looks like there’s a good show to watch~”
A smile gradually appeared on Su Aoxue’s face, and his somewhat somber mood dissipated instantly.
Originally thinking of practicing the Visualization Method, he now planned to observe Shen Yan’s ‘precious battle footage’ first.
After all, even though he was an eighteen-year-old youth whose innocence had been tempered by life, leaving him with less adolescent spirit, he still retained a bit of a youthful mindset.
Therefore, he was very interested in a new type of Talent ability like Shen Yan’s, which did not exist in the Talent Illustrated Handbook.
Unlike his own Talent, Cold Disaster, although it was exceptionally powerful, it seemed that besides being powerful, it was just powerful.
Visually, it was no different from the Power of Extreme Cold used by ordinary Ice-type Abilities; it belonged to the common kind.
‘The ability to manipulate shadows… how will Old Shen use it?’
Just as Su Aoxue was looking forward to a brilliant battle, he saw Shen Yan wave his hand.
The shadow beneath the challenger standing not far away actually sprouted countless pitch-black tentacles, instantly entangling him!
The opponent didn’t even have a chance to release his Talent before being controlled by Shen Yan, seemingly losing all his strength…
Seeing this, Su Aoxue couldn’t help but exclaim, “It’s over? That fast!”
“Is this ability that eerie?”
The scene shifted to Shen Yan. He was holding two bottles.
Seeing the man opposite him lose the ability to resist, amidst the amazed gazes of the crowd, he waved his hand and withdrew all the pitch-black tentacles.
“Sigh, I always feel like I’m bullying a child. That’s why I really didn’t want to accept the challenge…”
“If I played along and won with difficulty, it would feel unnecessary.”
Below the rank of B-rank Martial Artist, he was already an invincible existence.
He could even contend with a B-rank Martial Artist. Of course, an A-rank Warrior was out of the question.
After all, he had merely been reborn, not granted a cheat code; how could he gain the combat power of an A-rank Warrior immediately upon Awakening?
“I hope this show of strength will discourage some unnecessary trouble.”
After a helpless complaint, Shen Yan scanned the large training ground and finally locked onto Su Aoxue sitting cross-legged in a corner.
“What is he doing hiding in that nook?”
“But since it’s Little Xue, I can act as his sparring partner to train his practical combat skills.”
“Make his combat techniques more versatile.”
With this thought, Shen Yan walked directly toward where Su Aoxue was located.
It wasn’t that Shen Yan was boasting, but as one of the top combat powers of mankind in his previous life, there were people lining up to beg for his lessons.
As for the person who wanted to challenge Shen Yan, he had long been ignored.
Perhaps because he carried the memories of his past life, he didn’t want to waste time on these children.
…
“What are you doing hiding in the corner? I didn’t even see you at first. Catch!”
Arriving in front of Su Aoxue, Shen Yan spoke as he tossed over one of the blue bottles.
“What is this?”
Catching the blue bottle with both hands, Su Aoxue put it to his nose and sniffed.
He immediately smelled medicine, not a drink. “This… is this another one of your self-made potions?”
“Congratulations, you guessed right,” Shen Yan smiled slightly and added, “This one was specifically formulated for your physique.”
Hearing this, Su Aoxue hesitated, his brow furrowing slightly.
But at this moment, his furrowed brow quickly smoothed out. “Actually… my father once left me two Silver Gray Grasses. When I came to the Academy today, I hid them in the little room where we usually train.”
“You know the spot.”
Shen Yan was slightly stunned. These past few days, he had been so focused on formulating potions that he had forgotten Su Aoxue would give him Silver Gray Grass.
He smiled slightly. “Alright, I understand.”
“If there’s more Silver Gray Grass, I can brew even more potions.”
Upon hearing that Shen Yan wanted to brew more potions, Su Aoxue became nervous for a moment.
‘Brewing more! I put four Silver Gray Grasses there; it should barely be enough to cover Old Shen’s potion costs?’
Su Aoxue was afraid Shen Yan would ask where he got so many Silver Gray Grasses, so he didn’t dare leave too many.
But he hadn’t expected this guy to keep formulating specialized potions for him for free.
This person truly possessed the potential of a Godfather!
Shen Yan seemed to see Su Aoxue’s nervousness and explained, “Don’t be nervous. What’s with the psychological burden? After all, your father saved my father’s life, didn’t he?”
“Without your father, my family might still be destitute.”
“Just accept it with a clear conscience. If you feel uneasy, just think of it as my investment in you. Remember to pay me back in the future.”
“Drink it quickly. We’ll spar in a bit to see if your strength has improved.”
Shen Yan spoke with a smile.
After a moment of silence, Su Aoxue nodded and drank the potion. “Fine, good brothers for life! I will pay you back!”
However, just as Shen Yan suggested a spar, a figure with a bun hairstyle suddenly walked toward where the two of them were.
“I’ve been looking all over for you two! Why are you in such a remote corner?”
“If I hadn’t heard those people discussing Yan just now, I might not have found you two so quickly.”
Ye Yao walked over with a smile, carrying a bag.
“Eh? Didn’t you take the day off today?” Su Aoxue was momentarily confused upon seeing Ye Yao.
Since he hadn’t seen Ye Yao in the classroom this morning, Su Aoxue had assumed she was on leave at home.
Hearing Su Aoxue’s question, Ye Yao complained in a low voice, “Mhm, I did take leave. My family arranged for a Pharmacist, and it took from last night until this morning to finish the potion tempering.”
“I smell like medicine all over. The scent has soaked in. I had to wash for a long time before coming to school.”
“By the way, these are for you two!”
“I begged my family for a long time before they helped me buy them.”
As Ye Yao spoke, she handed the bag to Su Aoxue.
In his confusion, Su Aoxue took the bag. “What is this?”
“Medicinal ingredients, all ones used when a Talent has just been awakened~”
“Actually, I originally wanted to bring you prepared Medicinal Liquids, but the price for that Master Pharmacist to act once is too expensive… so I only bought the ingredients…”
Ye Yao lowered her head and spoke softly.
If it weren’t for the fact that Su Aoxue and Shen Yan held the titles of the top three in the city’s practical combat theory scores, Ye Yao might not have been able to get so many expensive medicinal ingredients at all.
Therefore, her tone was somewhat apologetic as she spoke.
In the eyes of Ye Yao’s parents, the potential assessment of the Talent Awakening had not yet been truly announced, and it wasn’t worth spending a large amount of investment on outsiders yet…
Su Aoxue opened the bag and took a look at the ingredients inside, then was immediately shocked for a moment. “These ingredients are too expensive. We can’t accept them…”
First Shen Yan, then Ye Yao—how could he repay all these favors! Shen Yan was fine, but in Su Aoxue’s eyes, Ye Yao’s favor was even harder to return.
“Ugh… I’ve already given them away. How can I take them back?”
“Just accept them!”
As she spoke, Ye Yao also looked at Shen Yan, expecting him to speak up and dissuade Su Aoxue.
Ye Yao knew Shen Yan was a martial arts fanatic and shouldn’t miss an opportunity to increase his combat power for free!
However, this look from Ye Yao made Shen Yan feel a bit awkward for a moment.
Carrying the memories of his past life, he naturally knew that his portion of the medicinal ingredients was thanks to his good brother Su Aoxue. Because Ye Yao liked Su Aoxue.
Thinking of something, Shen Yan spoke up, “Just take it, Little Xue. Think of it as Ye Yao’s investment in us. Just don’t forget this kindness once we’ve grown up.”
‘Good brother, in my past life, it seemed this Ye Yao stayed quite close to you. Maybe if those tragedies hadn’t happened to you, causing your emotions to gradually turn cold and indifferent, the two of you really would have ended up together.’
‘Since I’ve been reborn in this life, I’ll reluctantly play matchmaker for the sake of your happiness…’
Shen Yan thought silently to himself, unaware that he would regret this move today.