The Luckiest Man - Chapter 39

Chapter 39: “Go Look For Hong Xiaofu If You Are That Great!”

Translator: Larbre Studio

Editor: Larbre Studio

The bid of ten million dollars yielded no rewards!

When they heard how much Zhao Ming’s dad had offered, Hong Xiaofu and Su Ying breathed cold air. That thing was actually that expensive?! So scary! It was ten million dollars, not one thousand!

Wealthy people were clearly interested and eager to find ways to be Awakened.

“Is it so expensive?” Hong Xiaofu asked, “Zhao Ming, don’t rush into buying that. Your Awakening potential is promising, right? You might be Awakened soon.” 

“I’m not too sure about that either.” Zhao Ming said dejectedly, “The thing about potential and natural gift is that we cannot be sure when it will happen! It depends on luck too. If I’m lacking the last push to succeed I cannot do anything about it either. It’s good to have some news about it. It is indeed tricky now, but I might be able to succeed in the future.” 

“That’s true.” Hong Xiaofu giggled and said, “After you have been Awakened, the three of us can practice together.” 

Zhao Ming nodded firmly and said, “Of course!” 

They were chatting as they ate their meal together. They finished their food quickly. Zhao Ming looked at Su Ying and said, “Su Ying, shall we go out to practice? I’m curious to look at your powers.” 

Su Ying nodded immediately—ever since she had Awakened, her powers had not really developed. Previously, she had only been able to freeze the air. After a few days of practicing and experimenting on her own, she could form icicles. Judging from that experience, the moment Awakeners first discovered their powers was only the beginning. The key was to watch how their powers would develop after practicing. 

The three friends arrived at the mathematics department. They picked a quiet corner in the building that was facing west and they looked around before making up their mind, “Let’s do it here.” 

Although that corner was relatively quiet, there were still people around. As they saw Hong Xiaofu and the rest approach, they were curious and started watching from afar.

“Hey, aren’t those Hong Xiaofu and Su Ying from Class 16? They are both Awakeners!” 

“What are they doing here in the afternoon? They don’t look like they are on a date, otherwise they wouldn’t be dragging a lightbulb with them!” 

Zhao Ming frowned. A lightbulb?!

Su Ying was too lazy to be bothered by them. She quickly cleared out an empty area, and within an instant, an icicle formed on her palm!

“Woahhh!” 

The students watching were all shocked. She was indeed a strong Awakener of the Elemental System, and she could show her weapons with just a few moves—who would not be scared? 

At that moment, the icicle was floating on Su Ying’s palm. It looked beautiful, yet threatening.

“Su Ying, have you tried how far these icicles can be released?” Hong Xiaofu asked curiously as he looked at the icicle. Honestly, he was envious of such power. It was truly amazing to have something that everyone fears! The country placed great emphasis on nurturing such abilities, too! And they were constantly evolving! If they got stronger as time passed, they would be like Chen Qingzhi or Erza Scarlet!

“I have not tried that, I can do it today.” Su Ying lifted her right arm lightly as she looked out toward a big tree that was standing more than ten meters away. She shouted, “Go!” 

Wham! The icicle flew at a speed of thirty meters per second and pierced into the trunk of the tree.

“Wow!!” 

The students, watching from the side, could not believe their eyes.

Wasn’t she powerful? She was merely an Awakener at Level 1, and she could already achieve such results?!

Hong Xiaofu was rather surprised too, “Wow, I didn’t know that you were so good at this, Su Ying!” 

Zhao Ming nodded in agreement, “You are so cool!” 

Su Ying smiled pleasantly and said, “Right? Let’s continue practicing!” 

—-

Zhang Yang lay on the table lifelessly, feeling depressing emotions of all sorts. Honestly, he had been working hard, really trying his best. Ever since he had been Awakened, he did not dare sit back a single bit! After all, this was a chance given to him by God. In the past, his level ranking had been around 300 odd places and he could only enter an average university. But then, he had been Awakened!

It was the coolest category of Awakener, too—an Integrated Constitution from the Strengthening System, and he was going to be directly enrolled into Qinghua University!

It was possibly the peak of his life. What had happened then? He had been defeated by Hong Xiaofu. Twice! His power was absolutely unimaginable, how could he get around it?! 

While he was feeling moody, his phone rang. He picked it up to read the text message, and did not know whether to be mad or happy.

Li Tianqi:

A bunch of students started cheering:

Everyone was surprised again:

Li Tianqi:

Zhang Yang laughed coldly in his heart. He was already acting so arrogant? He had not even spoken as an Awakener with an Integrated Constitution—how did he dare speak up?

Zhang Yang:

Li Tianqi:

Zhang Yang:

The other students were having fun watching the conflict unfold. It was the iconic saying: there cannot be two winners.

Zhang Yang was considered one of the best among those from the Strengthening System. With that being said, Li Tianqi had very strong powers, too. More importantly, recovery and speed are more suitable powers—he would be given priority for training in the military! 

The conflict between the both of them would become a great laughing stock.

Li Tianqi:

Then Zhang Yang said something which left Li Tianqi defeated,

The rest of the students were in an uproar. Hong Xiaofu was the best Awakener in the whole of Shencheng Research High School. His victims… well, Zhang Yang was the only one thus far.

Li Tianqi rebutted firmly:

When he saw this text message, Zhang Yang was stunned. It would be easy to argue if Li Tianqi really got on his knees, but what if he wasn’t going to?

Zhang Yang did not rush to reply, but he pondered carefully. If Li Tianqi wouldn’t kneel down, was he really weaker than him?

Taking that into account, Zhang Yang recalled what had happened to Li He back at the Shencheng Hotel… without asking, Li He had definitely suffered something. Hence, Hong Xiaofu’s power was not targeted at only one person.

Zhang Yang instantly gritted his teeth. He had to fight that—the probability was fifty-fifty. He had to use the chance to test Hong Xiaofu’s power!

Zhang Yang:

Li Tianqi: