Chapter 599: Cancel the Bet? Confident Wang Chun!

December 11th, 12:12 PM.

In the first-floor training room of Xu Jingming's villa, Xia Lan's slender figure flickered continuously through the air.

Each time she appeared at a different location, wielding her sharp short sword in fluid motion.

Spatial ability users are naturally born as master assassins.

Combat knives and long swords are hard to deploy when closing in on an enemy.

Thus, like Ling Shuang, Xia Lan uses short swords no longer than half a meter.

Additionally, she carries an S-class dagger as a secondary weapon.

Swish! Swish! Swish!...

The blade flashed with icy light; after a long while, Xia Lan finally halted her training, her flickering form slowly coalescing.

Her crystalline bare feet wore no combat boots and did not touch the floor.

Instead, they hovered slightly, suspended about ten centimeters above the ground.

This was a training method Ling Shuang had taught her—maintaining constant levitation to refine her control over spatial abilities.

As for why she went barefoot, it was because bare skin sensed spatial fluctuations more acutely.

"Phew, I've finally mastered the S-class combat technique 'Void Chaotic Slash' that Ling Shuang taught me."

Drenched in sweat, Xia Lan exhaled deeply.

The 'Void Chaotic Slash' was a technique Ling Shuang had taught her four months ago.

Yet only now had she gained preliminary control.

This pace was impressive even among peers of her level.

But Xia Lan couldn't help thinking of Xu Jingming.

According to Ling Shuang, that prodigy could master an S-class technique in less than half a month.

The many hidden cards Xu Jingming revealed at the Global Talent Exchange Competition fully proved this claim had no exaggeration.

"Come to think of it, Jingming has been away from the dojo for ten days now, and still hasn't returned..."

A hint of worry crossed Xia Lan's face.

She feared both an accident for Xu Jingming in the Pacific Wilderness Zone and the outcome of his bet with Wang Chun.

Seemingly certain of victory, Wang Chun had been posting updates on the dojo's forum every one or two days, showing progress on repairing his combat technique manual.

In his last update, the 'Thunder Strike' technique manual had reached an astonishing 95% restoration.

Only five percent remained to complete the repair.

Click—

As she thought this, a crisp sound of the front door opening echoed from outside.

"The villa's facial recognition only grants access to me, Master Ling Shuang, and Jingming."

"Ling Shuang should still be at the main dojo building—so it must be Xu Jingming returning!"

Xia Lan's face lit up; she instantly teleported to the first-floor living room.

Sure enough, she saw Xu Jingming's familiar figure walking in through the door.

"Huh? Xia Lan, you're still here?" Xu Jingming said, surprised.

Zhao Song didn't say he'd move Xia Lan to another dormitory the next day?

"Zhao Song kept saying he couldn't find suitable housing, so I'm still staying here temporarily," Xia Lan replied briefly, then added urgently:

"Jingming, you've been tricked by Wang Chun! 'Thunder Fire' can't be repaired at all!"

"Quick! Let's go find Master Ling and explain—have her intervene to cancel the bet."

"Otherwise, you'll truly lose all influence over Thunder Dojo from now on."

Saying this, she grabbed Xu Jingming's hand and moved to head toward the main dojo building.

But Xu Jingming stood firm, smiling calmly:

"Don't rush—I came back specifically to handle this."

He immediately dialed Wang Chun's number.

Beep... beep... beep...

After three rings, the call connected; Xu Jingming said directly:

"Master Wang, are you free? I'd like to discuss the bet."

"If possible, gather the Elite Training Camp students as witnesses."

"Meet me on the second floor of the dojo headquarters—I'll be there in ten minutes."

"Huh? Discuss the bet?"

On the other end, Wang Chun frowned.

Only ten days had passed since the bet began—what was there to discuss now?

But this confusion vanished in two or three seconds:

"Fine. I'll notify everyone to assemble on the second floor."

Alright, I'll notify everyone right away to gather on the second floor of the martial arts hall.

Xu Jingming nodded, then called Master Ling Shuang to inform her of the upcoming meeting.

Seeing this, Xia Lan sighed in relief: "With Master Ling present, this matter will be easily resolved."

"Let's go—I'll accompany you now."

Let's go, I'll accompany you there right now.

Xu Jingming blinked. "Wouldn't it be better if you changed clothes first?"

Xia Lan wore a black combat suit, soaked through with sweat from intense training.

It clung perfectly to her skin.

Her alluring curves, including the full, rounded swell of her chest, were clearly outlined.

Hearing this, Xia Lan looked down and realized the problem.

She'd always lived alone and never paid attention to this before.

"Wait! I'll change first!" Her face flushed red, and she vanished from the living room.

"Tsk. I never realized—Xia Lan's got some hidden assets."

Xu Jingming shook his head.

He'd thought her ordinary, but clearly she had more than enough to offer.

After she changed, Xu Jingming took her to the main Thunder Dojo building.

After she changed her clothes, Xu Jingming took her along to the main building of Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall.

Wang Chun, after hanging up, felt extremely pleased.

He'd heard that the girl who came with Xu Jingming had been posting on the forum, claiming the bet was unfair and demanding its cancellation.

So he was certain Xu Jingming's call was about the same thing.

"You yourself agreed to let me pick any technique—now you want to back out? Not a chance!"

"If you're not eliminated, how can I ask the director for my reward?"

Wang Chun had already decided: no matter what Xu Jingming said, he would not cancel the bet.

"Still, he'll probably bring Ling Shuang along. For safety, I'll call Director Liu too."

"And notify the Elite Training Camp students..."

Wang Chun first posted a gathering notice in the student group, then called Director Liu Shan.

Only then did he rise with full confidence and head toward the dojo's second floor.

Wang Chun first posted a gathering notice in the trainee group, then called the gym director Liu Shan.

Only then did he rise with a look of confidence and head toward the second floor of the martial arts gym.