[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed":3,"chapter-how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-157":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","How Do We Play If This Boss Isn't Nerfed?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1618032,2083,"Chapter 157 - 118: City-wide Mock Exam","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>Chen Meng stared at the email.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He zoomed in on the digital seal, which was shaped like a burning torch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every anti-counterfeit, micro-engraved detail perfectly matched the official seal of the Firewood Martial Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing was absolutely impossible to fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, no one would dare to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinhuo was one of the top Martial Halls in the world. Anyone who dared to impersonate them truly had a death wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you beat someone incredible online?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I joined the Martial Arts New Star Sequence and fought two placement matches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng’s eyes instantly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Martial Arts New Star Sequence?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That explains it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng was even more excited than Lin Ye himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paced back and forth in the training room, muttering to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The New Star Sequence was a brutal arena where all the martial arts geniuses of the Great Xia Alliance gathered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make a name for himself there and be noticed by the Firewood Martial Hall was more than enough to prove Lin Ye’s potential!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, Chen Meng forced himself to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down again, the elation on his face fading into deep, thoughtful gravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Ye, this is just a preliminary invitation. They sound very sincere, but it’s hard to say what kind of contract they’ll actually offer you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even at a top-tier Martial Hall like Xinhuo, contracts are divided into different tiers. From the highest S-rank to the lowest D-rank, the benefits are worlds apart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they only offer you a D-rank contract, it wouldn’t really be that rare of an opportunity for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng felt a little ashamed as he said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even the worst D-rank contract from the Firewood Martial Hall was something countless ordinary Martial Artists could strive for their entire lives and never obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Meng knew that Lin Ye’s future was destined for much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sincerely hoped Lin Ye would climb higher and higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng thought for a moment, then sighed, a look of helplessness and self-deprecation on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one I joined back in the day was just a second-rate Martial Hall, nothing that could compare to places like Xinhuo or Kunlun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When it comes to choosing a Martial Hall and negotiating a contract, your teacher can’t give you much useful advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng looked at Lin Ye, his tone becoming incredibly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But remember this, Lin Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Joining a Martial Hall is like looking for a job later in life. The choice is in your hands. There’s no need to feel inferior just because they’re Xinhuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush into anything. After the mock exam tomorrow, I’ll ask the principal to help you look things over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, you have to tell your father about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though he’s from the Mecha Martial Sequence, he should have some connections by now that could offer you some advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye listened intently and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying goodbye to Chen Meng, Lin Ye temporarily pushed the invitation from the Firewood Martial Hall to the back of his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned home, had dinner, and went to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Lin Ye felt the pace of his life slow down, and a sense of emptiness crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, by this time, he would have already been on a wild killing spree in the Ruined City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Ruined City had been completely cordoned off and placed under martial law by the authorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days ago, Lin Ye had also taken the time to cooperate with the official investigation, handing over the USB drive he had gotten from the Doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even received a secret commendation from the Dongjiang City Security Department and a hefty cash reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye turned on his computer and logged into the game for the first time in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He invited Li Jun, and the two of them played in duo queue until midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Ye, I’m in Examination Hall 3 tomorrow. Where are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hall 1.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jun exclaimed in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard all the top elites from every school in the city were assigned to Examination Hall 1!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, leaders from the city’s Education Bureau and other bigwigs will be there to observe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just thinking about it makes me nervous as hell. Thank goodness I’m only in Hall 3.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck, Ah Ye!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wishing each other luck, Lin Ye turned off his computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay down on his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye didn’t need to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But tonight... I think I’ll get some sleep.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The next day.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「5:30 in the morning.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye was gently woken by his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the dining table in the living room was a spread so lavish it hardly looked like breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wan had prepared a pot of seafood congee and a large pot of beef noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat up. Do your best on the exam today, and don’t be too nervous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wei was also all smiles. \"Little bro, I took the day off work. Mom and I are going to your exam site to cheer you on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye was a little exasperated. \"You don’t have to go to all that trouble. It should be broadcast live on TV.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wei scoffed. \"Who are you trying to fool? It’s not the real national martial arts college entrance exam. You think they’re going to livestream a mock exam for our little Dongjiang City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye thought for a moment and said, \"Even if it’s not fully livestreamed, you should still be able to see me on TV.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep dreaming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around six, Lin Ye finished his breakfast and double-checked the location and time on his examination admission ticket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was in order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called a taxi and headed straight for Examination Site 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Lin Ye noticed that many of the city’s main roads had been temporarily restricted by the authorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless traffic police and motorcycle cops were on duty at every intersection, directing traffic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many vehicles without special permits were completely barred from entering the core roads leading to the exam sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honking was strictly forbidden within a several-kilometer radius of the exam sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, large crowds of citizens had gathered outside the restricted-access lines, craning their necks and discussing the grand occasion of this year’s mock exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was only a mock exam, the Dongjiang City Government clearly treated it as the most important event of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the arrangements were made to the exact standards of the real martial arts college entrance exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taxi drove smoothly along the restricted road.\u003C\u002Fp>",1100,"2026-06-06T10:31:47.882Z",1,"novelbin.me","4ecabdfa4d42fdebf2159c482dda8e652ea58ba62fb3b6179cc1b31a6d12f12f","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-158","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-156",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-cover.jpg"]