Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 65 Let's See the World Outside the Wall
"There are even a group of martial artists who have tried to use source crystals directly for cultivation, which has greatly accelerated their cultivation progress."

"But soon, humans discovered that in addition to emitting source energy, the source crystal also contained a special substance that could not be purified or filtered and was highly toxic to humans."

"Prolonged exposure to the radiation range of the source crystal can cause gene chain collapse and malignant mutations at best, and cell tissue necrosis at worst, turning into a puddle of pus."

"Therefore, in the early days of the Earth Federation, a cleansing campaign that lasted for more than a decade was launched, which sealed off, cleared, and disposed of all the large source crystal veins that had been discovered on the surface of the earth in a harmless manner."

"To this day, the only things that remain of these source crystals are strategic reserves that are strictly controlled by various countries, and works of art that were painstakingly crafted by some unsuspecting artists before they were defined as highly toxic."

"The sculptor who carved this tiger descending the mountain also met his end by working on his last piece."

Source Crystal...

Lin Ye silently repeated the word in his mind.

He completely confirmed his previous suspicions.

Source Crystal is highly poisonous.

And indeed, they only appeared in various parts of the world after the Heavenly Abyss opened.

Lin Ye glanced at the principal.

Even here, and through the glass, Lin Ye could hear faint, disordered whispers.

Can't the principal hear me?
He probably can't hear it, otherwise he wouldn't have left it here for so long.

Wang Zhengguo took off his glasses and put the documents in his hand aside.

This brought us to the main topic of his conversation with Lin Ye.

"That child, Jiang Feng..."

Wang Zhengguo sighed, his eyes filled with a complex and indescribable sense of melancholy.

"I used to like him a lot."

"He is just like you, hardworking, diligent, and as resilient as a rock."

“When he first entered school, his talent wasn’t even in the top fifty of the entire grade.”

"I watched him climb to the top step by step with many times more sweat than others, and hold the position for a year."

Lin Ye listened quietly without interrupting.

"but……"

Wang Zhengguo's tone revealed deep disappointment and heartache.

"But in the last five-school exchange competition in our East District, he encountered a genius in the experiment. I thought it was just a temporary setback, but I didn't expect it to lead him astray."

"Today, in order to beat you, he actually took ten times the recommended dose of banned drugs."

"He's still lying in the hospital's emergency room, being induced to vomit and have his stomach pumped. Thanks to you, he vomited up most of the medicine and his life was saved, but his martial arts foundation... is most likely ruined."

Wang Zhengguo looked at Lin Ye with a deep gaze.

"In your eyes, the whole school may be like a tall and sturdy wall, sheltering you from the wind and rain while blocking your view of the outside world."

"I'm conflicted."

"I hope that you top talents can grow up quickly and see how vast the world outside the wall really is."

"I'm also afraid... afraid that after you see the real geniuses outside the wall, those prodigies who were born to stand on the clouds."

"They will not be able to withstand setbacks, and like Jiang Feng, they will get stuck in a rut and eventually press the self-destruct switch."

Lin Ye's mind stirred slightly.

However, he was not in Wang Zhengguo's position after all.

I can't relate to what Wang Zhengguo said.

So I just listened quietly without offering any opinions.

"Lin Ye, the hero who sacrificed himself to cover your father's retreat was awarded a first-class merit, and your father's company was awarded a collective third-class merit."

“Your father himself has received a second-class merit award, which is already the limit that Chief of Staff Gao has been striving for.”

"After he returned from injury, he was able to receive special treatment from our local government and receive special allowances based solely on this achievement."

Upon hearing this news, Lin Ye's tense nerves finally relaxed, and a warm feeling welled up from the bottom of his heart.

"In addition, the Tianyuan alien race that attacked your father's Seventh War Zone has been basically wiped out and pacified. Although the next attack is unpredictable, the possibility of the alien race directly attacking your father's rear is basically ruled out."

"He should be back by the time you finish your college entrance exam."

"At that time, your family will be truly reunited."

Lin Ye stood up and bowed solemnly.

"Thank you, principal."

Lin Ye would never forget this kindness. "Don't get agitated, sit down."

Wang Zhengguo gestured for him to stop.

"I'm doing this not so that you'll be grateful to me, but for the sake of Dongjiang No.1 High School, for the future of humanity, to invest in a genius who is worth investing in."

His eyes sharpened.

“I also heard about your idea from Chen Meng.”

"Your goal is to qualify for this year's provincial-level Qiming General Training Camp."

"I only hope that you remember Jiang Feng today and don't follow in his footsteps."

"All official competitions, assessments, and selections have zero tolerance for the use of illegal drugs. Once discovered, the offender will be blacklisted by all martial arts organizations in our Great Xia and will never be hired again."

"Those banned drugs are meant to be the last resort for martial artists who are on life-or-death missions for the Federation in dire situations, not for you students to use in competitions!"

Lin Ye nodded vigorously.

"Principal, don't worry, I know these banned substances are illegal, and I will never use them in any official competition."

His answer was resolute.

Of course, there was a second half of what he wanted to say but didn't.

Just because it's not used in formal competitions doesn't mean it's not used in private.

His purpose in buying banned drugs was never to defeat anyone in the ring.

Rather, it was to have a trump card to turn the tide in a lawless, deadly place like the ruined city.

He felt uneasy without the seatbelt.

Looking into Lin Ye's clear and determined eyes, Wang Zhengguo nodded with satisfaction.

"Lin Ye, there's something I need to tell you."

"Your father received the best treatment. After deducting your father's insurance, the surgery and follow-up care cost a total of more than 500,000 Union Coins."

"Although you received information that the military is covering this cost, I am also a retired soldier from the front lines, so I can only tell you a harsh truth."

"The league suffers millions of injuries every year, and our military spending can never cover every single one of them."

“One of my former soldiers told me quietly that the staff officer made up for the money out of his own pocket.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye's heart stirred.

"Principal, I'll figure out a way to pay it back!"

Three hundred thousand was a surplus that the family would have needed to save for two or three years.

After he entered the martial arts department, there was no longer any talk of surplus.

The family still has a lot of debt.

But Lin Ye naturally knew that his father was able to save his life and be awarded a medal entirely because of the help of a benefactor.

It's really unreasonable to expect others to pay for medical expenses in advance.

Wang Zhengguo nodded: "It's good that you have this ambition."

"Once you enter the workforce, you'll realize that favors are far harder to repay than money."

"Alright, there's another matter I wanted to discuss with you today."

Wang Zhengguo handed over a document from the table.

Lin Ye accepted it.

This is a red-headed document.

Notice Regarding the 21st Mingguang Cup Dongjiang City Wuke High School Online Friendship Exchange Tournament

"This is an online competition spearheaded by the Martial Arts Association of Dongjiang City, approved by the Ministry of Education, and sponsored by Mingguang Group."

"Although in name only, it was just an exchange competition."

"However, all the martial arts colleges in Dongjiang attach great importance to this."

"This is the city's first large-scale pre-exam training exercise for the mock college entrance examination in martial arts!"

A meaningful smile appeared on Wang Zhengguo's lips.

"I heard that starting from the top 64, there are huge cash prizes. You can get a good look at the geniuses from other schools, and if you can also win the prize money, that would be even better!"

"I have two nomination slots available."

"If you agree, check the registration requirements online in the next few days. If you meet the requirements, I will register your name."

(End of this chapter)