Hearing Wang Zheng abruptly change the subject, Chu Xiaoman didn't remain down for long, and then cooperated with Wang Zheng, saying:
"I don't have much intelligence. I feel like their strength is just so-so. I could do it myself!"
Hearing her say that, Wang Zheng became interested.
"Wow, I didn't realize you were so arrogant, Chu Xiaoman. Why didn't you sign up?"
"If you don't have a mentor's recommendation, I can try to find some connections for you. For example, my dad is a practical training instructor now, although he hasn't started supervising students yet, but according to the relevant regulations, he's qualified to recommend people."
In just a moment, Chu Xiaoman composed herself and transformed back into that energetic and cheerful person, so sensible that it was heartbreaking.
"That's because you and Grandpa are going to the capital to participate in the competition. I have to stay here to take care of the experimental fields and Xiao Jin in the back mountain. Otherwise, I would have secured a spot in the competition in no time!"
Hearing these outrageously arrogant words, Wang Zheng couldn't help but laugh.
He did know that during the past month, this girl had spent every day in the back mountain and, with his help, had successfully developed a second special effect.
Chu Xiaoman's second ability, [Earth Swamp Valley], is generally similar to the abilities of Wang Zheng's temporary teammates. Its passive effect is to restore health and mana, and then slightly increase physical attributes.
Moreover, Wang Zheng had specifically tested it for her. Although it was said that it only worked when her feet were on the ground, the so-called ground was just a very general concept. As long as it wasn't an aerial battle while she was airborne, she would get an extra bonus.
Soil is best, but concrete is also fine. Even standing on a rooftop will only slightly reduce the effect, but even a small effect still adds to it.
At the time, Wang Zheng mocked her for not being able to fly and saying it wouldn't matter. He even gave her unpleasant nicknames like "Earth Mother Bear" and "Little Groudon," which led to Chu Xiaoman chasing after her and beating her up.
Although Chu Xiaoman didn't know what Groudon was, she knew that "mother bear" wasn't a good word, and she could tell from Wang Zheng's tone that he was teasing her.
(Fun fact: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were released in 2002, so there is no third generation.)
However, in Wang Zheng's opinion, it was a bit too disrespectful of this kid to think that he could snatch a spot to represent Nanjing University from among a group of senior students who had fought hard in practical training just by relying on this passive effect.
"The selection process has only just begun, so there definitely won't be any real high-level matches yet. The early stages are just for warming up; do you really think that matchmaking on the big screen is random?"
"Huh!? Wasn't it supposed to be a random match?"
Wang Zheng shook his head and clicked his tongue in exasperation.
"Tsk tsk tsk, you think you can do this? You're so young and simple. You can't even understand the rules. Sigh, I don't even want to talk to you."
If you ask me, all the participants who signed up have probably already been assigned to their respective training instructors.
Seeing that Chu Xiaoman still looked doubtful, Wang Zheng was filled with helplessness. This little one was far from being ready to graduate.
"I won't say anything else, I'll just ask you, if a single-elimination tournament is really purely random, what if the top-ranked players from Nanjing University meet in the first round?"
There's no revival round, so is it really going to be a single match to decide the winner, or even a fight to the death, and then both of them eliminated?
Even though the chances of them succeeding in challenging the top ten are slim, it's still so unfair to them, isn't it?
Moreover, this is not only the case at Nanjing University. If you think about it carefully, haven't the finals of the martial arts tournaments in previous years also rarely featured exciting, high-quality matches in the early rounds?
This is no coincidence; it's all orchestrated behind the scenes by the organizers. Don't be so naive.
"What's with that expression? You're not really trying to tell me you believe in that nonsense about luck being a part of ability, are you? If so, I'll seriously question whether you're smart enough to keep an eye on the back of the mountain after we leave."
'You can play it like that?'
Upon hearing Wang Zheng's analysis, Chu Xiaoman's mouth dropped open in shock, as if she had just opened the door to a new world.
After all, the dangers of the adult world are far too great for this fifteen-year-old girl.
She genuinely believed that all individual matches were purely random, and that Wang Zheng, who had never even watched or participated in any matches, knew so much about the intricacies of the game. This was enough to prove that he was just as cunning as she seemed.
Chu Xiaoman now has only one thought:
"Is the adult world really this terrifying? It's terrifying when you think about it."
Wang Zheng was very pleased to see that Chu Xiaoman had begun to understand.
"So the current matches are either one-sided crushing victories or a battle of weaklings. If you really want to see exciting martial arts fights, I suggest you go in the last few days."
Of course, for me, it's just a bunch of noobs fighting each other, so I won't go with you. I need to use this time to further strengthen my mental abilities; my mental energy has been surging lately, and my head is throbbing a lot."
Chu Xiaoman rolled her eyes helplessly. It would be strange if she didn't feel uncomfortable with such dark thoughts in her mind every day.
Although she inwardly grumbled, she also admired Wang Zheng's diligence. However, she certainly wouldn't admit it verbally, so she sarcastically remarked:
"I know, I know, it's the Baby Cup. With your arrogance, be careful you don't slip up and become the first top team in Nanjing University's history to be overturned. Then I'll come and celebrate with you properly!"
Wang Zheng's face was full of disdain.
"I think you're confused. Do you believe that these misfits can't break through my spiritual energy defenses even if I stand still? Capsize my ship? Unless the ship itself is sailing upside down in the sky!"
Just as Wang Zheng and Chu Xiaoman were bickering, his phone suddenly rang.
Wang Zheng picked it up casually and glanced at it. His expression changed drastically in an instant. Before he could even say a word, he jumped off the balcony.
At this moment, Wang Zheng no longer cared about hiding his flying ability. Then, amidst the exclamations of his classmates, he stepped on the red clouds and flew rapidly towards the back mountain.
This was the first time Chu Xiaoman had seen Wang Zheng so panicked. When she picked up the phone that Wang Zheng had dropped, her heart skipped a beat.
A message that had just been sent by the patrol team in the back mountains was clearly displayed on the screen.
"Wang Shengrong's spiritual energy has surged, he is seriously injured and unconscious, come quickly!"
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