CH 117

Chapter 117: Inter-School Competition Begins

As a student, attending classes on time is a basic responsibility. This realization made Xiao Qingyang's face flush, and he felt somewhat reluctant to face the teacher.

However, the teacher didn't get angry and continued to ask gently, "Can the teacher know the reason?"

"I... I want to become stronger before the inter-school competition. I'm sorry, teacher, I won't skip classes anymore." Xiao Qingyang blushed and spoke with a feverish tone.

With only one month left until the inter-school competition, his physique had already returned to its previous level from his past life. Even his spiritual and magical powers had mostly recovered. With his current strength, he was not only outstanding among pharmacists, but he could also easily deal with some supernaturals. Attending classes all day wouldn't affect him in the slightest.

Hearing this, the teacher was somewhat surprised and then recalled what Long Jingze had said about taking Xiao Qingyang to participate in the inter-school competition. At that time, the teacher thought Long Jingze was just saying it to impress Xiao Honghui, but now, it seemed like it was all real?

Although the teacher didn't really agree with Long Jingze's decision to have Xiao Qingyang join his team, as Long Jingze represented their school and their country and was a hot candidate for the championship, having Xiao Qingyang, a first-year student specializing in pharmacy, would undoubtedly be a burden.

However, the teacher didn't have the courage to question the Crown Prince's decision.

"Since it's for the inter-school competition, additional training is appropriate. How about you submit an application to suspend classes, and you won't have to attend these courses?" the teacher suggested.

It was only now that Xiao Qingyang, who was attending school for the first time, learned that there was an application to suspend classes.

Although the inter-school competition was less than a month away and a little less training wouldn't affect much, Xiao Qingyang was still very happy that he wouldn't have to attend those classes.

The truth was, those courses were as incomprehensible to him as sacred texts. He couldn't understand them at all.

So, Xiao Qingyang promptly and deftly submitted the application to suspend classes. This time, if he went to the alchemy laboratory during class hours, it would be completely aboveboard, and no one would dare to report him again.

This left many classmates who envied and were jealous of Xiao Qingyang grinding their teeth in secret.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and the much-anticipated inter-school competition for all university students finally began.

The inter-school competition was not only a competition between major universities in the empire but also involved the Federation, which dispatched one hundred representative teams to participate. As a result, the opening of the inter-school competition was extremely lively.

The competition took place on a primitive planet located at the border between the empire and the Federation. It lasted for a month, during which there were no specified tasks or rules. The scores were calculated based on the level and quantity of the hunted creatures and beasts, converted into points to determine the rankings.

Moreover, all students participating in the inter-school competition were not allowed to bring any personal supplies. They could only have a certain number of ordinary mechs provided jointly by the empire and the Federation, along with some spirit plants provided for alchemists. Each person could carry a cold weapon for self-defense, but any other private resources were strictly prohibited.

Surviving in the inter-school competition required relying on oneself and teammates.

"This is something special, take a look!" Long Jingze held a delicate dagger with a proud and smug expression, rotating it in front of Bai Mingzhe and the others. Then, like a precious treasure, he quickly pulled it back and didn't let them touch it even once.

The gaze of Bai Mingzhe and the others were fixated on the dagger as they circled around it, finally landing on Long Jingze. Seeing his triumphant look, they felt a bit itchy to punch him, but unfortunately, they couldn't beat their leader. Otherwise, they would definitely not hold back.

"Was it refined by our little sister-in-law again?" Bai Mingzhe was simply envious of his own boss. Why was his luck so good? How come all the good things were taken by the boss?

"Of course." Long Jingze's tone couldn't hide his pride and satisfaction. He almost wanted the whole empire to know that this dagger in his hand was specially refined for him by Xiao Qingyang for this competition.

"I want one too! I also want our little sister-in-law to refine one for me," Bai Mingzhe said, full of envy and jealousy.

"If you want one, go find your girlfriend or boyfriend. Don't come after my boyfriend," Long Jingze said unapologetically, then promptly put the dagger away in front of Bai Mingzhe.

Bai Mingzhe's desire only grew stronger.

He truly didn't expect Xiao Qingyang to be full of surprises. Not only was he a master alchemist, but the effects of the potions he created were also incredibly potent, far better than those of other alchemists of the same level. Moreover, he could even craft weapons, especially cold weapons that were simply irresistible.

The first time he saw the weapon that Xiao Qingyang had created, he was completely dumbfounded.

In this era of advanced technology, cold weapons were rarely seen, and they were hardly ever used in daily life. However, some people had a special fondness for cold weapons, and Bai Mingzhe was one of them, particularly loving daggers and swords.

Although cold weapons couldn't match the power of firearms, their smooth lines, sharp blades, and icy gleam were captivating, leaving people unable to resist their allure.

However, the number of cold weapons that truly fascinated him in the empire was limited. However, when he saw Xiao Qingyang holding a long sword, he was deeply drawn to it at first glance.

While others might not understand much about cold weapons, Bai Mingzhe could discern their quality and was even more amazed and admiring of Xiao Qingyang.

When he learned that Xiao Qingyang had personally refined this long sword, he was left speechless in shock, but his joy quickly followed. He wanted Xiao Qingyang to refine one for him as well, and he was willing to agree to any conditions. Unfortunately, his wicked boss stopped him.

Before their boss managed to capture his little sister-in-law, getting a cold weapon was already challenging. Now that his little sister-in-law had been successfully wooed by the boss, it became even more difficult. Every time, Bai Mingzhe could only watch his boss flaunt the cold weapons before his eyes, causing him to envy and salivate.

Yes, that soft and adorable little sheep, Xiao Qingyang, had finally fallen into the clutches of the big bad wolf, Long Jingze. This made Bai Mingzhe feel a surge of sympathy.

After Long Jingze put away the dagger specially made for him by Xiao Qingyang, Xiao Qingyang took out various other cold weapons from his spatial button and distributed them to his other teammates.

As Bai Mingzhe saw Xiao Qingyang take out the other weapons, his eyes began to shine brightly. When it was his turn to receive one, he immediately hugged the long sword in his arms, afraid that Long Jingze would snatch it away in the next second.

"Little sister-in-law, are these all for us?" Bai Mingzhe confirmed once again.

"Yes, the competition is about to start. Try them out and see if they suit you. If not, you can exchange them for something else," Xiao Qingyang said with a smile.

It was only a month ago that Xiao Qingyang learned that participants in the inter-school competition were not allowed to bring their own weapons. They could only carry a cold weapon, which was when he began forging these weapons.

After creating numerous potions and pills required for the competition and submitting his application to suspend classes, Xiao Qingyang had more free time on his hands. He wasn't sure what to do, and that's when he thought about weapon forging.

Coincidentally, his spiritual power and Earth's power had mostly recovered, and he had materials in his Qiankun Bag. So he decided to give weapon forging a try.

Initially, Xiao Qingyang planned to forge weapons typical of his world, but then he realized that he couldn't return there anymore. Even if he created those weapons, they would be out of place in this world, and he wouldn't be able to use them, as that would easily raise suspicion.

Therefore, Xiao Qingyang ultimately decided to forge weapons with the appearance of this world's cold weapons, but he added some effects from the artifacts of his previous life.

In this world, cold weapons were used solely for attacking and couldn't be used for defense. However, the batch of cold weapons Xiao Qingyang forged was different.

He equipped these weapons with defensive capabilities, doubling their attack power while also providing a certain degree of defense. In a way, they could be considered improved versions of artifacts.

However, these improved artifacts wouldn't be detected in this world; their detection results would be no different from ordinary cold weapons. Therefore, they could be taken into the inter-school competition without any issues.

"Indeed, little sister-in-law is the best! Unlike our boss, who is so stingy," Bai Mingzhe said, hugging his weapon and smiling like a fool.

Although Xiao Qingyang had already decided to be with Long Jingze, he couldn't help but feel shy whenever others called him "little sister-in-law."

It wasn't until Long Jingze confessed to him that Xiao Qingyang realized his rapid heartbeat upon seeing Long Jingze wasn't due to a medical condition but because he had feelings for him.

Having never been in love before, Xiao Qingyang had never liked anyone. The realization of having feelings for someone for the first time was incredibly blissful and sweet. He wished he could be with Long Jingze every day, and seeing him made him happy.

"Boast all you want, but this will be the only time. If it weren't for the inter-school competition, do you think you would get all of these?" Long Jingze retorted, then embraced Xiao Qingyang and continued discontentedly, "Why waste your time and energy to create these weapons for them? Have you been resting well these days?"

Being embraced by Long Jingze, warmth and sweetness immediately overflowed from Xiao Qingyang's heart, causing the corners of his mouth to involuntarily lift. He smiled and said, "We're all part of the same team."

"That won't do. From now on, you can only create weapons for me," Long Jingze said dominantly.

Xiao Qingyang indulgently nodded and agreed, "Alright."

"Tsk... Our boss is becoming more and more shameless," Bai Mingzhe muttered softly to Luo Haoyu and the others, standing beside them.

The inter-school competition was a major event, and the whole country was paying attention. In the past, the competition was even live-streamed throughout. This time, when the public learned that their Crown Prince would also participate, the attention on the inter-school competition soared even higher. People clamored for full live coverage of the event.