Survival in the Class: I'm the Only Boy on the Bus

Seeing that Wu Maiduo remained silent, Tang Yan assumed she was frightened, so she gently patted Wu Maiduo's shoulder and said with a grin:

"Relax, relax, you'll get used to it."

"It's just an S-level talent, why are you so scared?"

"Aren't these things quite common in our team?"

Wu Maiduo's lips twitched.

S-rank talent is quite common...

She was so taken aback by Tang Yan's words, she didn't know how to respond...

Jiang Chen walked at the front, his feet on the concrete surface of the overpass.

The viaduct is very long, with iron railings on both sides, and beyond the railings lies the bottomless canyon.

The smell of blood wafted up from the steep canyon.

A light mist still shrouded the bridge surface.

I couldn't see very clearly what was on the bridge.

Countless crows and vultures circled overhead.

Tang Yan jogged over to Jiang Chen's side, her tone light and cheerful:

"Oh dear, an overpass! And there are dark clouds overhead."

"I wish I had a Maybach right now."

"Maybe we can recreate the famous scene of the 'Maybach on the elevated highway in the rain'."

Tang Yan was unaware.

Jiang Chen had already slightly tightened his grip on the katana in his left hand, and the [Full Map Reveal] skill had already scanned the bridge surface.

Tang Yan was still muttering to herself:

"Brother Jiang Chen, we earned 300 Survival Coins and a [Rank A Talent Upgrade Book] from this knife run."

Wu Maiduo walked on Jiang Chen's other side, her baby face slightly flushed, and added somewhat shyly:

"And that blueprint for the [D-level combat uniform vending machine]..."

Tang Yan made a gun out of her fingers, turned her head and fired two shots at Wu Maiduo:

"Biu~biu~, that's right! This is a big~ treasure!"

"Once they're made, we'll have new clothes to wear!"

"I already have other cosplay outfits, but I don't know if there's a bunny girl battle outfit! It would be even better if it came with black stockings!"

Tang Yan's eyes sparkled at the thought of having beautiful clothes to wear in this world.

She looked at Jiang Chen again, blinking her large, watery blue eyes:

"Brother Jiang Chen, what style do you think Teacher Wen and the others would like?"

Jiang Chen ignored her, his gaze still fixed on the depths of the bridge shrouded in mist, his fingers tightening slightly around the knife hilt.

Tang Yan didn't seem to care and continued chattering away to herself:

"Wow! Not only did we evacuate fully loaded, but we also gained a sister! Perfect!"

"I just hope no one blocks the bridge."

The voice just fell.

A bright white bolt of lightning struck the overpass.

'Bang!'

The flock of black birds circling above the overpass were instantly scared away.

The strong wind dispersed the water mist on the bridge surface.

A cool, clear female voice came from the overpass:

"You...have finally arrived..."

"You've kept me waiting for so long..."

Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks.

Tang Yan immediately covered her mouth and mumbled indistinctly:

"Wow! I was right?"

"There really are people blocking the bridge!"

Wu Maiduo gripped the Six Harmonies Spear at an angle, her eyes instantly sharpening.

The red tassels fluttered and rustled in the strong wind.

The three of them looked in the direction of the sound.

A young girl was sitting on the railing of the overpass.

She was facing the canyon.

Her snow-white high ponytail was whipped backward by the strong wind.

Her long, crimson hair ribbon fluttered in the wind.

The red horse-face skirt with its slit was lifted by the wind, revealing a pair of straight, slender, and dazzlingly white legs.

It's Sakura Hiyori.

She just stared at the surging dark brown river below.

She leaned the crimson katana against the railing beside her.

Next to the katana were a pair of black strappy high-heeled sandals.

Beneath the red horse-face skirt, her bare jade feet swung back and forth outside the railing.

Each of her jade-like toes was painted with cherry-pink nail polish.

It stood out conspicuously against the hazy sky.

The silver bells on her ankles jingled as her jade feet swayed.

*Ding-a-ling!*

*Ding-a-ling!*

If the guys at the porridge bar saw this, they'd definitely be thinking:

"Isn't this a close-up of food?"

"Also, why were those two lunchboxes on the ground?"

"Didn't I tell you not to put your lunchbox on the ground? Pick it up!"

Jiang Chen frowned.

What's this woman doing here?

Tang Yan hid behind Jiang Chen, peeking out half her head and whispering:

"Huh? Isn't that the mysterious white-haired man with a high ponytail?"

"She wouldn't really be waiting for us here, would she?"

Cherry blossoms, snow-white, red horse-face skirt, long legs stride out.

He leaped down from the two-meter-high railing with grace and agility.

Bare, jade-like feet tread steadily on the damp bridge surface.

She walked toward the pair of black high-heeled sandals next to the katana.

Her jade-like feet left shallow footprints on the water-stained cement floor.

When her jade-like feet left the cement floor, they made a soft "pop" sound.

Sakura Feixue bent down and hooked her fingers onto the pair of black high-heeled sandals.

With my insteps taut, I slowly and deliberately slipped them on.

After putting them on, I kicked the toes of the shoes back to make them fit perfectly.

The silver bells on her ankles jingled.

Sakura Hiyuki picked up the crimson katana leaning against the railing with her left hand.

She walked towards Jiang Chen step by step.

The red, slit skirt swayed with her steps, revealing glimpses of her long, fair legs.

Sakura Hiyuki's crimson pupils were fixed on Jiang Chen.

They completely ignored Wu Maiduo and Tang Yan behind Jiang Chen.

A blush crept onto her usually icy face, and her breathing quickened slightly.

"Fight me..."

Sakura Hiyuki held the katana horizontally in front of her, gently stroking the scabbard with her fingers as she walked:

"Be my whetstone..."

Jiang Chen watched as Ying Feixue slowly walked towards him.

The strong wind blew up her skirt and long white hair.

Sakura Hiyori looks beautiful at this moment.

It looks like a pink and white camellia.

Unfortunately, it's thorny...

Jiang Chen shook his head slightly:

"I'm not interested..."

Sakura Hiyuki stood still and said coldly:

"You won't get out of here unless you defeat me..."

Jiang Chen sighed.

Got it!

It seems like a fight is inevitable.

Upon hearing Ying Feixue's words, Wu Maiduo instantly switched to a fighting expression.

Even though I only have a little mental energy left, my physical strength has only just recovered a bit, and my muscles are still sore all over.

Wu Maiduo, still holding the Six Harmonies Spear at an angle, walked towards Ying Feixue.

The red tassel at the tip of the spear danced like a raging fire in the gale:

"The sports commission... I'll take care of this woman."

Wu Maiduo's voice was firm.

She wanted to prove herself to Jiang Chen.

Even if I don't have S-level talent, I won't hold the team back.

But she stopped after taking only two steps.

A jet-black katana stood firmly across her chest, blocking her path.

Wu Maiduo turned to look at Jiang Chen in confusion.

Jiang Chen had already scanned Wu Maiduo's panel using the "Full Map" feature.

In the "Physical Condition" section, a new reminder has been added:

[Insufficient physical strength]

There is also a line of text in the Mental Strength section:

[Mental energy is nearing depletion]

In her current state, going up to fight a fully-powered Sakura Hiyori would be tantamount to suicide.

Jiang Chen shook his head at Wu Maiduo, his tone gentle:

"You're not feeling well, just rest."

He sheathed the katana that had been held in front of Wu Maiduo and slowly walked towards Ying Feixue.

Jiang Chen directly activated all the effects of the talent "I'm afraid of pain, so I've maxed out my defense".

A pale yellow shield covered his body.

It also covered Tang Yan and Wu Maiduo.

Jiang Chen's attacks are escalating!

With each step he took, the oppressive aura emanating from him intensified.

Jiang Chen, facing the fierce wind, gripped his black katana and spoke as he walked:

"With me here, there's no reason for you to risk your life."

"Unless I'm dead..."

After saying that, Jiang Chen's attack power surged to 212 points!

The oppressive aura emanating from him reached its peak!

Several flocks of crows and vultures took flight in the distance, cawing loudly as they quickly flew away.

Wu Maiduo stood there, looking at Jiang Chen's broad back and feeling the terrifying pressure he exuded, momentarily stunned.

The hand gripping the Six Harmonies Spear tightened slightly.

She suddenly realized that this boy was very different from other boys.

Having lost both her parents at a young age, she has witnessed the harsh realities of life.

Besides her grandmother and Teacher Fang, no one else could care for and protect her so attentively...

When she was scolded for not having parents, her grandmother used her hunched back to shield her.

When being bullied by classmates, Ms. Fang stood firmly in front of him, her back to him.

All of them overlapped with Jiang Chen's silhouette holding the knife.

[Wu Maiduo's favorability rating: 50→60]