[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-it-s-perfectly-normal-for-my-slime-to-beat-up-a-":3,"chapter-it-s-perfectly-normal-for-my-slime-to-beat-up-a--it-s-perfectly-normal-for-my-slime-to-beat-up-a--chapter-153":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","It's Perfectly Normal for my Slime to beat up a Dragon, Right?",{"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},1259351,1687,"Chapter 154 - The Bandit Marches Forth — Not a Blade of Grass Survives","it-s-perfectly-normal-for-my-slime-to-beat-up-a--chapter-153",153,"\u003Cp>The principal had watched the video of Chen Shu's battle against Nanjiang First High. His strength was every bit as formidable as Fang Si's had been back in the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially considering that most current third-year students were only Level 6 or 7 Beast Tamers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Level 8 Beast Tamer, Chen Shu could steamroll them with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they waited until next semester, when the other students' levels caught up, Chen Shu might not be able to sweep them so cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal! All you need to do is defeat the other six schools in the city!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal brought down the final hammer, authorizing Chen Shu's expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only eight high schools in Nanjiang City had notable results in beast taming. The rest were unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending six million to let Chen Shu put Nanjiang Second High's name on the map wasn't exactly a bad deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it's settled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu's eyes sparkled with excitement. Shen Wushuang's lectures had been putting him to sleep anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than wasting time in class, he might as well fight. Not only could he earn Huaxia Currency, but battles also had a better chance of triggering system options. Win-win, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, one more thing, Principal—have the other schools set up their Special Training Classes yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Special Training Classes weren't formed until the second semester of third year, since they consumed massive resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal replied, \"Because our school started early, every high school in the city fast-tracked theirs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wushuang walked into the office. \"Principal, you agreed to this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the principal nod, he continued, \"I have to teach the Special Training Class students. I don't have time to be Chen Shu's bodyguard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What bodyguard? This is a legitimate challenge. First High's Lin Ziyan didn't need a bodyguard either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wushuang rubbed his forehead. \"Yeah, and that's why we carried him out on a stretcher...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then explained Chen Shu's gift for provoking people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing went wrong, Chen Shu was definitely going to have something go wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Shen, what are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu stood up abruptly. \"I can handle this on my own. Don't worry about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he walked straight out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, the three of them gathered at a maocai stall outside school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xingxing asked, \"Chen Pi, you're really going to challenge all six other schools?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously. Nanjiang First High couldn't even touch me. The rest will be even easier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Sunan raised an eyebrow. \"I don't remember you being this high-profile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu spread his hands. \"Can't help it. The school's paying too well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Xing, does your family have any Black Iron rank Beast Tamers? I need someone to watch my back in case the other schools get sore about losing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xingxing's eyes darted around, a grin forming at the corner of his mouth. \"Actually, you don't need a Black Iron rank bodyguard. You can protect yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell Nanjiang's media that an F-rank Slime is challenging geniuses from six high schools. A story that hot will definitely get wall-to-wall coverage. With cameras everywhere, nobody would dare lay a finger on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu's eyes went wide. \"Holy crap, that actually makes sense. That's even safer than a Black Iron rank bodyguard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, immediately: \"And while we're at it, I can line up some sponsors. That's another revenue stream right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xingxing let out a dry laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really know how to take an inch and run a mile, huh... But Nanjiang City media alone won't get that much traction. Even with sponsors, they won't pay much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who cares? Don't look down on shrimp—it's still seafood. A rotten egg is still an egg, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two were speechless. What kind of metaphors are those...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, wait—I'm realizing this is a huge opportunity to make serious money. I can't let it slip!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu scarfed down the rest of his dinner, then headed back to school to start mapping out his challenge tour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro, this is a beast taming battle. Why are you making it so commercial?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You rich kids don't get it. Don't talk to me about beast taming—all I want is to make goddamn money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu was already ahead of every student in Nanjiang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could reach Level 9 early, he might even make a push for Black Iron rank before the college entrance exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he hit Black Iron rank, Huaxia Academy would accept him without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been nearly a decade since any third-year student in all of Huaxia had reached Black Iron rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main reason was that once you hit Level 9, the only way to break through was through self-cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beast Orbs and Beast Taming Pearls became drastically less effective. Otherwise, rich people could just feed a pig until it hit Black Iron rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, at every major realm, the final minor level would severely reduce the effectiveness of Beast Orbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them made their way back to the dorms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu turned to Xu Xingxing. \"Hey, how about your family's company sponsors this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My family runs a major provincial corporation. A Nanjiang City event is beneath them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xingxing added, \"Besides, having YOU as our spokesperson would be bad PR.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that bad PR?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu's mouth twitched. He pulled out his phone and found Zhou Shi's contact—a senior executive at 666 Potion Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Uncle Zhou, I've got a money-making plan. Interested?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not investing. Not buying stocks or funds. I'm broke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep beep beep~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu dialed again, blurting out before Zhou Shi could hang up, \"Uncle Zhou, it's me—Chen Shu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Zhou Shi replied matter-of-factly, \"I know. That's exactly why I hung up. Kid, did you become a scammer or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu's mouth twitched. You absolute bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said earnestly, \"It's not a scam, it's real. I'll try to keep it short, but the thing is... it's a long story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then laid out his challenge plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to fight six other high schools? Don't be ridiculous. Your Slime is good enough for looking cute, at best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shi thought it sounded like pure fantasy. An F-rank Slime challenging Nanjiang City's top students?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He acknowledged that Chen Shu had battle talent, but talent only went so far in a supporting role. The real deciding factor was still a contract spirit's raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Zhou, I already demolished Nanjiang First High. Didn't Xiaoyu tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shi's brain short-circuited for a moment. \"Bullshit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's true. And this is a golden opportunity to promote the company. I've already contacted Nanjiang's entertainment media—they'll be covering the whole thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll need to discuss this with the company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shu's eyes darted around. Then he went online and started buying paid commenters,[1] flooding every platform with manufactured hype for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to the internet, he had it wrapped around his little finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SHOCKING! An F-Rank Contract Spirit Is About to Demolish A-Rank Spirits Everywhere!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Friends and I Were STUNNED! An F-Rank Slime Vows to Flatten All of Nanjiang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why Is an F-Rank Spirit Challenging A-Rank Spirits? The Heartwarming Reason Will Make You Cry...\"[2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just eye-catching headlines—he also uploaded a clip of the Slime demolishing the Storm Thunder Bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internet erupted into a massive uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the mastermind behind it all, Chen Shu couldn't have cared less. He was already fast asleep, snoring away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five short days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News of Chen Shu's challenge to every major high school in Nanjiang fermented steadily across the internet, drawing hordes of spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them were from Nanjiang City itself and surrounding cities, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By early November, Chen Shu decided the timing was ripe. He'd begin the challenge tour tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bandit marches forth — not a blade of grass survives![3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First target: Nanjiang Third High!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Teng, let me witness your bearing of a GREAT EMPEROR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1] Paid commenters \u002F Water army (水军): Chinese term for hired online trolls who flood social media with fake engagement—comments, likes, shares—to manufacture buzz. The term literally translates to \"water army,\" evoking a flood of artificial activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2] Clickbait headlines: Parodies of China's notorious \"UC Shocking Department\" (UC震惊部) clickbait culture. UC Browser's news feed was infamous for sensationalist headlines following rigid templates: \"SHOCKING! [mundane event]!\" or \"The reason behind [X] will make you cry...\" The format became a beloved internet meme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3] \"The Bandit marches forth — not a blade of grass survives\": A riff on \"帝吧出征，寸草不生\" (When the Di Bar marches, not a blade of grass remains), the battle cry of Baidu's Li Yi Bar community during their mass online raids (~2005 onward). The original template—\"When [X] marches forth, nothing survives\"—has been adapted countless times. Here, the author swaps in Chen Shu's \"Bandit\" title.\u003C\u002Fp>",1481,"2026-06-05T16:05:11.490Z",1,"novelbin.me","c1395c2d20dcb64514613e2fd070a241b82e1dc4c3716dcea7c5b26365aace46","it-s-perfectly-normal-for-my-slime-to-beat-up-a--chapter-154","it-s-perfectly-normal-for-my-slime-to-beat-up-a--chapter-152",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fit-s-perfectly-normal-for-my-slime-to-beat-up-a--cover.jpg"]