Chinese Superman

Xia Xinghan remained calm, raising his finger to point at Xiang Xiaohu, who was examining the Overlord Cauldron with his head down:

"Teacher Li, this set of boxing techniques was not created by me."

"The Overlord's Firmament Fist is a martial art created by Xiang Xiaohu himself. You should ask him about it."

Teacher Li was taken aback, then looked at Xiang Xiaohu.

Xiang Xiaohu was immediately at a loss. He scratched his head and said naively, "I...I'll listen to the boss. Whatever the boss says, I'll do."

Teacher Li was both amused and exasperated, and turned back to look at Xia Xinghan again.

Xia Xinghan then slowly spoke up: "Since it is a national need, we are naturally willing to hand it over."

Just as Teacher Li's face lit up with joy, Xia Xinghan added:

"But—"

The little guy rubbed his thumb and forefinger together, making a "bring wealth" gesture.

Teacher Li was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You're so clever for your age! Don't worry, the country will not let you down for such a significant contribution. Not only will you receive honors and awards, but also substantial rewards, including but not limited to—spirit stones."

He spoke the last two words with exceptional clarity.

The students around him all lit up.

Spirit Stone!

That's the most important and scarce cultivation resource right now!

……

A short while later, in an office deep inside the base.

After listening to Commissioner Chen's report, Old Qian, leaning on his cane, suddenly stood up from his chair, his kind and deep eyes flashing with a sharp light: "What did you say—"

"Martial Arts of Intent? Manifestation of Fist Intent?!"

"Absolutely true."

Commissioner Chen was also visibly excited.

"Teacher Li witnessed it with his own eyes, and dozens of students on the training field were also witnesses."

"Xiao Xinghan... defeated more than ten people with special abilities with just one move, including top talents like Chen Hao and Huang Tao!"

"Okay, okay!"

"This little guy always surprises me, hahaha..."

Mr. Qian laughed heartily, said "good" three times, and paced around the room.

"The Basic Spirit Forging Method provides 'power', while the Martial Arts of Intent fills the 'method'. The techniques are flawless; it's simply a match made in heaven."

"In this way, the final piece of the puzzle for universal cultivation will be complete!"

He stopped and looked at Commissioner Chen: "The reward must be given, and it must be substantial! The creation of this fist technique is no less significant than the emergence of the 'Basic Spirit Forging Method'!"

Commissioner Chen tentatively asked, "How much do you think would be appropriate?"

Old Qian pondered for a moment, then held out a hand: "Five hundred spirit stones wouldn't be too much."

"But—the base isn't under my control alone; the higher-ups need to hold meetings to discuss it. And there are always some people keeping an eye on the base's inventory."

"Here's what you do: submit your application at the standard rate of 300 yuan and see how much the meeting approves."

"Three hundred yuan..."

Commissioner Chen gasped.

Three hundred spirit stones, at the current reward submission price, are equivalent to thirty million!

But that's not the key point—the key point is that spirit stones are a strategically scarce resource that can't be bought even if you have money, and the monthly quota is extremely limited.

Now that the government is gradually releasing information about the revival of spiritual energy, outside conglomerates and major corporations have already caught wind of it and are scrambling to buy spirit stones.

On the black market, the price of a standard spirit stone has even soared to tens of millions of yuan, and there are often no goods available even if the price is right.

Three more days passed.

During the morning exercise of the Kaitian class, Teacher Li walked into the training field carrying a metal combination lock box.

All the students immediately fell silent, their eyes fixed on the box.

That place is full of spirit stones.

Teacher Li cleared his throat and announced loudly, "After deliberation at a high-level national meeting, it has been decided that, in view of the 'Overlord's Firmament Fist' created by Xiang Xiaohu and perfected and submitted by Wang Nezha, which fills a gap in our country's martial arts field and makes a significant contribution to the construction of the national cultivation system, this award is hereby given—"

He opened the combination lock box.

In an instant, the training ground was enveloped in a dazzling light.

Inside the box, two hundred thumb-sized spirit stones were neatly stacked, each one crystal clear, with what appeared to be swirling mist inside.

These numerous spirit stones, with their extremely rich spiritual properties, created an energy field that spread and rippled outwards like waves.

The students' hearts were also stirred.

"Two hundred spirit stones!"

The class fell silent for a moment, then erupted in a deafening gasp.

Two hundred yuan?!

"Good heavens... this is too extravagant, when will we ever be able to use it?"

"I only get three spirit stones a month, but there are two hundred in the box..."

Huang Tao, Chen Hao, and the others stared wide-eyed, their throats involuntarily swallowing.

Su Xiao and Liu Mengyan also covered their mouths, their faces full of shock.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Teacher Li smiled slightly: "Envious, aren't you? But you can't have it all. This is the reward for submitting your own set of Intent Martial Arts. Want some? Sure, create your own set, and the country will reward you handsomely."

He turned to Xia Xinghan and Xiang Xiaohu: "Wang Nezha, Xiang Xiaohu, please come forward to receive your rewards."

Xia Xinghan walked over with his short legs, and Xiang Xiaohu followed closely behind.

Looking at the box full of spirit stones, Xia Xinghan turned to Xiang Xiaohu and said, "I'll give you half."

Xiang Xiaohu waved his hands repeatedly in fright: "Boss, this, this is too much! I can't take it! I just randomly practiced these boxing techniques. If it weren't for you, Boss, I wouldn't even know what they are..."

"Take it if I tell you to." Xia Xing's tone left no room for refusal. "You're my little brother. If your little brother is too weak, it'll be a disgrace to me."

"But... one hundred dollars is too much..."

"Those fifty dollars!"

Xia Xinghan said without batting an eye.

"Fifty spirit stones. Cultivate diligently and master the true meaning of the Overlord's Firmament Fist as soon as possible."

As he spoke, he counted out fifty yuan from the box and pushed it in front of Xiang Xiaohu.

Xiang Xiaohu looked at the pile of spirit stones, and his eyes suddenly reddened.

He sniffed and nodded emphatically, "Yes! Boss, I'll definitely practice hard!"

Xia Xinghan put away the remaining 150 spirit stones himself.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out on the training ground:

"Boss! Take me on as your underling!"

"Boss Nezha, I want to follow you too!"

"Boss, look at me! I'm obedient and I can fight!"

"Little Nezha, how about I be your little sister?"

"Boss, boss..."

A group of teenagers were surrounding a one-year-old baby, vying to call him "boss," a scene that was both strange and comical.

Teacher Li watched from the side, feeling both amused and exasperated, unsure of what to say.

If not...

He simply couldn't bring himself to do it, otherwise he would have wanted to acknowledge Xia Xinghan as his boss.

Fifty spirit stones, split up just like that!

"Xiang Xiaohu is still too honest and simple-minded. If he had a thicker skin than a city wall and agreed to split it equally, that would be a hundred spirit stones," Chen Miao thought to himself, feeling regretful.

It should be noted that the quota for the Opening Heaven Class is only three spirit stones per month.

As for the question of whether the spirit stones will be stolen, there is absolutely no need to worry. This is the base, the most secret and secure place in the country.

I'm afraid you might have the life to grab it, but not the life to spend it!

Teacher Li's swagger in bringing out the spirit stone was also meant to inspire the many students in the Opening Heaven Class.

Little brother, the more the merrier.

Xia Xinghan verbally agreed to all those who wanted to acknowledge him as their leader.

After the students of the Opening Heaven Class become big shots and giants, Xia Xinghan looks around and looks down on everyone—well, they are all my little brothers!

……

Somewhere in the base, in a private, secluded meditation room.

The brilliant sunlight streamed down from the mountainside, shining through the courtyard and onto a young child.

Xia Xinghan sat cross-legged, with 150 spirit stones arranged in a circle around him.

He closed his eyes and concentrated, circulating his self-created technique, "The True Explanation of Refining the Apertures of the Universe and Stars".