You promised yourself to be a caged bird, but you became the supreme young master?

"Do you think he might be a cultivator?" Lu Qingyan asked irritably.

"That's right, impossible." Lu Heng nodded firmly after realizing what was happening.

Even cultivators in the Body Refinement Secret Realm can be squeezed out of value, so how could the Lu Clan waste them so easily?

In that case, the opponents in the life-or-death battle are neither cultivators, yet it can still provide practical combat experience for the young men from the outer courtyard who are cultivators.

Then there is only one other possibility.

Lu Heng then remembered that due to his past life and preconceived notions, he had developed a deep-seated bias.

He overlooked the existence of beings in this world who could rival the group of cultivators.

Demons and monsters!!!

Or perhaps, the most common type of demon!

Besides this, Lu Heng couldn't think of any other more suitable possibility!

"Demon beasts, demon race," Lu Heng asked with certainty.

"That's right. The first evaluation for the outer academy this time requires practical combat skills, which involves hunting a low-grade first-tier monster in the Changyun Mountains."

Lu Qingyan confirmed Lu Heng's guess and continued speaking.

"Isn't this a bit too difficult?" Lu Heng's expression changed slightly.

It should be noted that in the first stage of body refining, most demonic beast races are far stronger than body refining secret realm cultivators of the same level.

For the vast majority of the students in the outer academy, the task of hunting a low-level first-tier monster, which was required for the first-level assessment combat, was almost impossible to complete!

He naturally had no problems.

But Lu Jinnian might not be the same.

As far as Lu Heng knew, Lu Jinnian, who had been focusing more on cultivation, had only just begun to learn the "Basic Sword Techniques" a little over a month ago.

With his basic swordsmanship at the beginner level, coupled with his current cultivation at the third level of the Body Refining Secret Realm, he was facing a low-grade first-tier demon beast.

It's not fair to say that defeat is inevitable; to put it more conscientiously...

There's a slight chance of winning, but not much.

"You're not asking this question for yourself, are you?"

Lu Qingyan suddenly spoke up and asked.

"Why do you think that?" Lu Heng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Given your usual behavior, I don't think you would ask such a question for yourself."

and also…

"If someone as capable as you needs to ask, then I'm afraid very few people could pass the first evaluation." Lu Qingyan replied speechlessly.

"I asked for a friend of mine," Lu Heng replied frankly.

"Lu Jinnian," Lu Qingyan said with certainty.

"Do I need to guess?" Lu Heng said with a wry smile. He himself had a good relationship with the girl in front of him and Lu Jinnian in the outer courtyard.

He didn't believe that Lu Qingyan hadn't investigated him beforehand.

"But contrary to what you think, the first evaluation of the Foreign Languages ​​Department will not send you to your death."

Hunting low-level Tier 1 monsters can be done in teams, with a maximum of three people per team.

Lu Qingyan changed the subject and began to explain.

Lu Heng breathed a sigh of relief. Since that was the case, there was nothing to worry about regarding the first evaluation.

"As for the underground boxing you just asked about."

Let me give you a brief introduction.

Although it seems unnecessary, this could actually be a stage for you to showcase your combat talents.

Lu Qingyan began to speak slowly.

At the same time, he felt a sense of awe, thinking that the young man before him was likely a top-tier combat genius.

Compared to real life-or-death battles, perhaps underground boxing matches with referees and the option to concede defeat are more appropriate.

And while underground boxing carries the risk of injury or disability, the rewards are equally substantial.

Otherwise, a cultivation genius like Lu Xuchuan wouldn't have been tempted to fight in underground boxing matches.

Coincidentally, Lu Heng, like Lu Xuchuan, came from an ordinary family and was extremely lacking in cultivation resources.

"I've already told you about the origins of underground boxing; it came from the western continent."

However, after it was passed down to the Great Qi, it had actually undergone some changes.

Although the rules remain winner-takes-all, the underground boxing matches in the Great Qi Dynasty allow for conceding defeat and do not permit intentionally killing opponents.

The rest of the rules are also very simple: the more consecutive wins you have, the stronger your opponents will be, and they may even be stronger than you, but the rewards will also be greater.

However…” Lu Qingyan paused for a moment after saying this.

He looked at the boy in front of him with a very serious expression.

"If you're planning to fight in underground boxing matches, remember to call me."

Otherwise, even if you win, you might not be able to leave the underground boxing ring.

And I won't agree to help you find a place.

Well, you probably won't be able to find a black boxing arena in Qinghe City on your own.

Your Lu Jinnian is the same.

"Sure, when?" Upon hearing the girl's description, which seemed to perfectly suit him, Lu Heng's eyes lit up and he readily agreed without hesitation.

"After the first evaluation," Lu Qingyan said casually.

………………

Leave Lu Qingyan's room.

Lu Heng did not intend to return to his room immediately, but instead chose to go find Lu Jinnian again.

Compared to his previous evaluations, he felt it was necessary to remind the other party to prepare in advance.

After all, this time the rating allows for team play, but the next time it might not be possible.

If a suitable monster is found, Lu Heng feels he should let Lu Jinnian challenge it alone.

Well, there's one more thing...

After his first life leap, Lu Heng appeared to feel nothing at all.

I was actually quite excited.

In the outer courtyard, besides Lu Qingyan, he could only share his excitement with Lu Jinnian.

Lu Qingyan was a cultivation genius and had awakened her Azure Eyes.

There's no one as suitable to share as Lu Jinnian.

Well, whether Lu Jinnian himself is willing to be shared is another matter entirely.

One yard owned by a yard.

He knocked on Lu Jinnian's door.

After these past few months, Lu Heng has learned how the outer courtyard determines whether or not someone has entered another person's room.

It's very simple. Every student in the outer courtyard wears a token that they are not allowed to take off.

However, you cannot enter other people's rooms. Although you cannot enter, you can still knock on the door.

"Who?" Lu Jinnian asked from inside the room.

"Me," Lu Heng replied.

"What is it?" Lu Jinnian asked calmly.

"It's urgent..." Lu Heng replied calmly.

"Coming right away." Lu Jinnian quickly got up, went to the door, and opened it.

He was just looking at the strangers in front of him, accompanied by familiar friends.

Leaving aside her appearance, which can be described as having undergone plastic surgery, what on earth are those blue pupils?

Even though he had made some preparations, Lu Jinnian was still roaring inside.

I knew it!

After spending several months together, he had figured out Lu Heng's true nature.

This guy is a bastard who loves Versailles!

"What's the rush? You're not just trying to show off to me, are you?"

Lu Jinnian spoke through gritted teeth.

"No, it's about the first rating that I found out about."

"I'm not that bored." Lu Heng shrugged, indicating that he would never come to Lu Jinnian for such a trivial reason.

Well, that's not the case for the vast majority of the time.

"Let's talk about this later, Ah Heng. I wanted to ask if you're ready?"

Looking at his friend who seemed completely unaffected, Lu Jinnian gritted his teeth and finally asked.