Chapter 74: Leng Yueyue

Since that day Lu Jing beat him badly, his father Ye Hongyun not only didn't help him, but also scolded him.

This left Ye Shaohua very confused and deeply aggrieved.

Fortunately the treatment was timely, the arm was saved, and under countless high‑grade Dan Medicine treatments the injury has already recovered by more than half.

However, even if the reattached arm recovers well, it can never be as flexible as before; whenever a faint throbbing pain comes, Ye Shaohua trembles with anger.

He puts away his resentment, looks at the blade in Hao Pengjie's hand, and says with a smile, "Let's change clothes quickly and set off; the report has already started."

Hao Pengjie's strength is on par with his, but the opponent's innate ability is rarer, making his attacks unstoppable.

Even if Lu Jing can shatter his own flames, he can never catch up to the blade's speed.

"Fine."

Hao Pengjie, with a calm expression, nods, turns, and walks out of the Demon Beast training ground.

Before the training camp, Lu Jing idly closes his eyes to rest.

He has been queuing for over ten minutes, and during that time more trainees keep arriving.

Including those who entered earlier, there are already nearly five hundred people, far exceeding Lu Jing's expectation.

However, among them, the aura of over a dozen matches that of Ye Shaohua he previously met.

Some even have aura strength considerably higher than Ye Shaohua's.

"Interesting......"

Lu Jing instantly becomes interested; he didn't expect so many genius youths of similar age and comparable strength here.

"This is what a genius training camp should be; without geniuses, it'd be too boring."

Finally, after an hour, everyone successfully passes identity verification and enters the base.

Everyone lines up, awaiting the next instructions.

At that moment, a dashing female officer strides out of a side room, wearing a black leather coat, a dark‑green military cap, and with her curvaceous figure she exudes a striking contrast of formality and allure.

"Everyone's here, right!"

The officer speaks, her voice crisp, and everyone's gaze turns toward her.

She removes her cap, revealing light‑blue hair; tall and slender, she stands with both a man's vigor and a femininity men lack.

"I'll skip the self‑introduction, because more than half of you don't need to know who I am."

After she finishes, the room erupts in discussion, people not understanding what she meant.

"The slots for this genius training camp were a bit too many, so I've decided on short notice to hold an assessment to weed out the average participants!"

Finishing, the officer looks at the slightly panicked trainees, a faint smile curling her lips, seeming to enjoy it.

Beside Lu Jing, two youths whisper, "We know this woman; her name is Dong Qingxue. A few years ago she graduated from Wu University and became a military instructor. Don't be fooled by her looks; she hits hard!"

Dong Qingxue clears her throat and continues, "Now I'll outline the assessment; listen carefully!"

"First, this assessment is not mandatory; if anyone is scared, you may quit outright—go home if you should, do whatever you should."

"This assessment takes place in Huāngshén Cónglín; many Demon Beasts lurk inside. Many of you have probably never seen a Demon Beast up close, so this is a chance to train yourselves!"

"Besides the survival test, there is an elimination rule."

After speaking, Dong Qingxue pulls a wristwatch from her chest and shows it, "Each person starts with one point; after the assessment, only trainees with two or more points pass. The watch records your current points and ranking, and points can be freely traded!"

"It also includes communication and SOS functions; if a trainee can't continue, they can press SOS and someone will naturally bring them out."

At that remark, the crowd immediately erupts into a stir, everyone scanning those around with wary and uneasy eyes.

The rules are simple: survive while snatching points from others; defeat one person and you gain two points, but you must keep your own points from being taken before the assessment ends.

It looks easy, yet points are limited; only one‑third of the trainees can pass.

After everyone quiets down, Dong Qingxue continues, "In addition, I've marked several high‑grade Demon Beasts; you can see their locations on the watch, and killing them also yields points."

"As for the leaderboard… the top three receive high‑grade Dan Medicine as rewards, so youths, strive for points!"

Lu Jing is quite pleased with this assessment; hunting Demon Beasts is routine for him, and he can also earn some Colorless Crystal Block.

As for the Dan Medicine reward, he's determined to get it; high‑grade Dan Medicine easily synthesizes into supreme Dan Medicine, which greatly attracts him.

"Alright, before we set off, sign the life‑or‑death contract."

Dong Qingxue waves her hand lightly, and a few staff in military uniforms step forward, handing out stacks of papers.

The moment they hear they must sign the contract, their expressions change instantly.

They understand this is not a drill but real combat.

"Look at your cowardice," Dong Qingxue sneers, "I already said those who are scared can quit now; don't wait until you die by a beast's jaws to regret!"

Surprisingly, no one chose to quit; everyone signed the contract.

This surprises Lu Jing; it seems these so‑called genius youths have a certain pride.

After signing and receiving the wristwatch, everyone, guided by staff, board the bus to Huāngshén Cónglín in batches.

"Lu Jing, wait for me!"

As Lu Jing is about to board, a familiar voice comes from behind.

Lu Jing turns and sees Leng Yueyue's small face flushed as she runs over.

"Lu Jing, many have formed teams for this assessment; can I join you?"

She says that, then looks at Lu Jing with watery almond eyes.

Lu Jing hesitates, about to refuse, but recalling that Leng Yueyue took care of Zhang Hao and is a good friend of his sister, he nods.

"Fine, stay by my side."

"Great, don't worry—I won't hold you back; after all, I'm a certified Martial Artist!"

She then straightens her chest, displaying the Martial Artist badge she recently earned.

Their conversation draws many eyes; numerous people pair up with acquaintances, scouting for suitable targets.

The pairing of Lu Jing and Leng Yueyue appears harmless.