Forty-nine rules of the end times

Chapter 221 Formal Employment by the Academy
This contest is somewhat like a duel between martial artists.

If there is no deep-seated hatred between them, it is easy for them to lose control and cause injury or even death if they fight with all their might.

Therefore, some martial arts practitioners invented a method of sparring in order to ensure safety, using only their forearms to collide and compete, to see whose skills are superior.

The person who wants to challenge Guan Tong now has the same idea.

Those who cultivate the flow of spiritual power, upon contact with each other, are considered victorious if they can use their spiritual power to interfere with or even disrupt the natural operation of the other.

This kind of competition doesn't require a venue or time; it can take place right now.

"Come on, young man!"

The man swiftly reached out his hand, his movements revealing his anger.

He probably felt that as a middle-aged man who was more than ten years older, it was a loss of face to be looked down upon by Guan Tong, who was not even twenty years old.

However, Guan Tong just found it hilarious.

Their questioning of age is enough to demonstrate their ignorance and arrogance.

Besides, it's been over a year since we entered the post-apocalyptic era. Don't the teachers at the academy know that in this era, younger people actually have higher potential?

Just like items such as "gene optimization fluid," the younger the person is when they take it, the better the effect.

If someone knows this and still looks down on young people, then it means they are deliberately trying to intimidate them.

Therefore, Guan Tong should be even less indulgent towards him.

He reached out and shook hands with the other person.

The opponent's mental energy immediately surged into his palm, with a very strong momentum, seemingly trying to disrupt Guan Tong's mental energy circulation in one fell swoop.

However, he had no idea that this impact was like a drop of water hitting the ocean for Guan Tong.

It's worth noting that not long ago, Guan Tong received millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of mental energy inputs every day because of her cooperation with the official team!

His experience in properly handling, mobilizing, and digesting the mental energy inputted from the outside world is unparalleled in the world.

With just 100 points of mental energy, he can't even disturb the starting point of his mental energy cycle, let alone cause it to fluctuate.

Sure enough, the man's expression changed the next moment.

He felt the hundred points of mental energy he had sent out were immediately severed and disappeared without a trace.

This is equivalent to two armies going to war, and one general discovers that all his soldiers have disappeared right at the start of the battle. How can he possibly fight like that?

The opponent hasn't even started attacking yet, and we've already lost.

The huge difference left the man momentarily stunned, his body stiffening.

The others in the meeting room were unaware of the progress of the two's sparring match, because such matches are internal contests, making it difficult for outsiders to discern who had the upper hand and who was at a disadvantage.

However, some clues can be gleaned from their expressions.

Zhang Linliang, who was competing with Guan Tong, had a blank look in his eyes and a wooden expression, and was clearly at a disadvantage.

In contrast, Guan Tong's expression was calm with a hint of indifference, unchanged from before, as if he had gained the upper hand.

Seeing this, the others whispered, "Is Guan Tong in the lead?"

"Lin Liang has miscalculated this time."

"It seems this young man is indeed quite capable; no wonder he received a recommendation from Lecturer Jingyi..."

The group's discussion wasn't loud, but it wasn't quiet either; Guan Tong and Zhang Linliang could both hear it.

Zhang Linliang had originally planned to withdraw and admit defeat, but upon hearing their words, he felt embarrassed and immediately urged on even more mental energy.

Guan Tong immediately sensed this.

Having undergone so many transfers, his judgment of the specific "value" of mental energy was extremely accurate. Zhang Linliang had indeed only used 100 points before, but now, by mobilizing them again, he had exceeded the limit, which constituted cheating.

Guan Tong had only severed the connection between Zhang Linliang and his 100 points of mental power, without launching an attack. But now that the latter had cheated, he felt it necessary to teach him a lesson.

He immediately channeled his mental energy into Zhang Linliang's body. In terms of manipulating mental energy, dealing with Zhang Linliang was no different from an adult beating a child.

Because ever since he first acquired his shadow, he has been practicing in this area. Each time he summons and manipulates his shadow, it is a process of refining his skills in manipulating mental power.

The sparring session ended the moment he launched his attack.

Zhang Linliang felt his mental energy circulation instantly spiral out of control. It was so sudden that he experienced severe dizziness and his body fell backward uncontrollably.

"Lecturer Zhang?"

"Quick, help him up!"

Seeing this, the other lecturers quickly stood up to help the person up, and Guan Tong withdrew her hand and sat back down in her chair.

"Lin Liang, are you alright?"

It took Zhang Linliang more than ten seconds to regain his senses. After realizing what had just happened, he looked at Guan Tong with a complicated expression.

"I admit defeat. Your skill in manipulating mental energy far surpasses mine."

Guan Tong nodded and looked at Zhou Qinfeng: "Dean Zhou, can I be a substitute lecturer now?"

"No problem, no problem," Zhou Qinfeng said, telling Guan Tong to go back first. He said he would arrange for someone to contact him later to help him with the college registration and arrange lecturer accommodation.

After Guan Tong left, the others quickly inquired about Zhang Linliang's situation.

Zhang Linliang shook his head awkwardly: "He is really amazing, I am far inferior to him, that's the truth."

Another lecturer said, "Since you say so, Lin Liang, it seems this kid really has the ability. It's just that his personality seems a bit arrogant."

"Yeah. Judging from how he spoke to the dean earlier, he didn't seem to respect him at all. I guess he's an arrogant kid."

Zhou Qinfeng laughed dismissively, "He's just here to teach, why should he respect me? As long as he's capable enough to teach the students well, that's fine."

"Dean, has a background check been conducted on Guan Tong?"

"Not yet, but Lecturer Jingyi told me that Guan Tong and she are from the same hometown, Yunhua, so there shouldn't be any problem."

"Just to be on the safe side, let's investigate further, since we'll be dealing with students."

"That's true. I'll contact the authorities later."

The academy completed Guan Tong's background check in just half a day because there wasn't much to it.

The investigation revealed that Guan Tong was an ordinary high school student in Yunhua City before the apocalyptic rules were implemented.

After the apocalyptic rules were implemented, there was very little information about him. The only record was that he was involved in a large-scale kidnapping case targeting Ascended individuals. However, he was a victim who almost got caught, so it didn't cause any problems.

Two days later, on the 12th, the college officially issued Guan Tong a written document appointing her as a substitute lecturer.

His employment period is six months, because Shi Jingyi will return no later than six months.

It's uncertain whether he will become a teaching assistant and stay at the college, so we'll hire him for six months first and then decide what to do after that.

In addition, although he is a substitute lecturer, his salary is the same as that of the main lecturer.

Free meals and accommodation are the bare minimum, plus a fixed monthly salary in Ascension Coins. During the event period, you'll receive immediate official support. Furthermore, if needed, you can apply for certain items from the official team using your instructor status.

These are just the obvious benefits; there are many hidden advantages as well. For example, as an academy lecturer, many important figures have to give him face, or he can get some hidden information as soon as new rules are released.

Guan Tong certainly didn't care about these things. He became a substitute lecturer simply to repay Shi Jingyi's kindness, not for any preferential treatment.

On June 15th, he officially moved into the lecturer dormitory within the college, beginning a brand new life.

(End of this chapter)