C6 He Became a Fatty in One Bite!!

The power at the second level of Body Tempering wasn't particularly formidable.

Yet, it was sufficient to leave a stark, black shoe print on Lee Qing's face—a size 42, no less. After delivering the kick, Chen Xing even wiped his shoe off.

"Thanks for the shoe-shining service! I just encountered someone spewing nonsense everywhere. I accidentally stepped in it, and I think having filth under my shoe is quite disrespectful to our lovely class monitor who values cleanliness. Now that it's wiped clean, it feels so much better."

Luo Shuining shot him a glare, yet couldn't suppress a smile. This guy was not only doling out lessons but also had the nerve to drag her into his excuse.

But how had Chen Xing managed to suddenly charge over and land a kick on Lee Qing's face? Luo Shuining touched her own delicate face, wondering if it was because it happened too abruptly. She hadn't seen it clearly.

Lee Qing, who was on the receiving end, was even more taken aback.

Anyone would be surprised by an unexpected kick to the face!

Beyond the shock, there was also humiliation!

Who would believe that a seventh-level Body Tempering genius like him could be bested by a second-level nobody, not just once but twice—first knocked to the ground and now kicked in the face!

Now, with students gradually filling the classroom, if he couldn't redeem himself, the news of his humiliation could spread throughout the school in minutes.

"Chen Xing... I didn't want to resort to bullying in school, but now, you've brought this upon yourself!"

Lee Qing roared furiously, leaping forward with the might of a wild tiger, a faint red mist emanating from his body—this was blood qi!

"Be careful!" Luo Shuining cried out upon witnessing the scene, "That's the Back Connecting Tiger Fist!"

The Back Connecting Tiger Fist was a martial art heritage of the Lee family, blending the nimbleness of a monkey with the ferocity of a tiger. Mastered to perfection, it transcended ordinary martial techniques, reaching the esteemed ranks of Desolate-level skills!

She had never imagined that Lee Qing, a seventh-level Body Tempering practitioner, would exert such immense strength against Chen Xing, a mere second-level contender.

Given the disparity in their levels of Body Tempering, if Lee Qing's strike had connected, it could have resulted in crippling injuries or even death!

But she was too late to intervene!

"Not wanting to fight at school is just adherence to the rules."

Chen Xing scoffed. This guy was quite adept at making excuses for himself.

As Lee Qing charged at him, Chen Xing didn't back down but moved forward. His white clothes billowed as if he was about to crash into Lee Qing. Then, his body seemed to split into two, one part lightly guiding Lee Qing's hand away, while the other delivered a heavy slap to his back.

Lee Qing felt a soft force glide between his fist and palm, like punching into a body of water. Suddenly, a more forceful current pushed his arm aside, and another powerful surge felt as if it plunged his entire body into the depths.

And then... the water vanished.

"Boom!"

Lee Qing's fist and face hit the floor, leaving a hole where they landed.

"Brother Lee, your skin must be thick indeed. The floor has a hole in it, but your face isn't even scratched, and it's swollen so much!"

Indeed, Lee Qing's face had swollen on the side that hit the floor, puffing up like he had instantly gained weight.

And it was painfully swollen!

The onlookers burst into laughter. They had never realized how humorous Chen Xing could be, managing to tease without a single swear word!

Luo Shuining's eyes widened in amazement. Being at the seventh stage of Body Tempering herself, she was acutely aware of the vast gap between the seventh and second stages. And yet, Lee Qing had used the Back Connecting Tiger Fist, a technique that could be refined to the Desolate Level, only to be effortlessly dodged by Chen Xing, who even turned the tables on him.

"Something feels off, but he did indeed only exert the strength of the second stage of Body Tempering."

Luo Shuining's expression grew pensive. "Ape and tiger, both are fierce yet agile creatures. It's terrifying. How could he deflect it so easily?"

If Chen Xing were privy to Luo Shuining's thoughts, he'd surely burst into laughter.

Apes and tigers? What were they in comparison?

A hundred thousand years ago, those creatures were more docile than puppies before him! He'd even kept a few that could dance—a sight to behold as they pranced about!

Lee Qing's breathing intensified, his rage and humiliation igniting his senses as he lunged forward again! This time with even more ferocity, unleashing his full power at the seventh level of Body Tempering, he was like a wild beast charging out of the mountains, ready to shred his prey to pieces!

"Chen Xing! I want you dead!"

Yet... "Boom!"

The ground bore another crater, and Lee Qing's face swelled up, quickly outgrowing the other side in a stubborn display!

"Chen Xing!"

"Boom!"

"Xing!"

"Boom!"

Crater after crater marred the ground, Lee Qing's face swelling on one side then the other.

"Stop!" At last, Luo Shuining intervened. As the class monitor, she couldn't stand the destruction. With the ground pockmarked with holes, how could they possibly have class?

Lee Qing shot her a furious look. "What? Are you, the class monitor, going to defend him?"

Luo Shuining hesitated, then sat back down, dismissively gesturing, "Continue, then."

Lee Qing was at a loss for words.

"Since the class monitor has spoken for you, I'll respect her wishes."

He returned to his seat, fuming.

Luo Shuning said nothing more.

"Don't forget, Lee Qing, you need to report to the teacher later and get the floor fixed. The classroom is, after all, a shared space," she reminded him.

Lee Qing had barely relaxed when her words hit him, his breath catching in his throat, nearly causing him to choke!

Chen Xing chuckled to himself and settled back into his seat. Watching Lee Qing's self-inflicted punishment, his earlier sense of loss dissipated considerably.

"Thanks for stepping in, class monitor."

Luo Shuining huffed, "I didn't do it for you. Some people are so adept at playing tricks, they could outdo any monkey charmer!"

Chen Xing couldn't help but smile. It seemed the class monitor's attitude toward him had warmed up a bit lately. He remembered how, in the past, every time he caught sight of the class monitor, she would scowl fiercely at him.

"Thanks for the compliment, class monitor."

"Tsk!" This kid really knew how to butter someone up.

Time slipped away quietly during the class.

Chen Xing twirled his pen, deep in thought.

He was pondering over pill refinement.

"Thump."

Luo Shuining tapped him lightly on the head with her pen, "Focus on the lesson. If you keep zoning out, it's questionable whether your grades will hold up until next term."

Chen Xing touched his head and nodded, "Thanks for looking out for me, class monitor."

Still, he was puzzled about why Luo Shuining, who had always been so stern and distant, was suddenly showing concern for him.

Having a class monitor seated nearby wasn't exactly convenient!

But then again... Chen Xing stroked his chin in thought. Luo Shuining was academically excellent, a standout among humans. Maybe she could offer some assistance with his concerns.

"Class monitor, do you know anything about pill refining?"

"Pill refining?"

Luo Shuining nodded, "A bit, yes. But why do you ask?"

Becoming an alchemist was no easy feat. She had never seen Chen Xing show any aptitude in that area before. Or could it be...

An idea formed in Luo Shuining's mind.

"I was wondering if you could tell me how to... make the pills I refine less effective?"

"What?"

Luo Shuining's expression froze, and she was so taken aback she wondered if she had misheard.

"I mean... how can I reduce the effectiveness of a pill from 80-90% to around 50-60%, or even 40-50%?"

"Pfft!"

Luo Shuining couldn't help but spit out in disbelief. She hadn't said that word as much in the entire year as she had today. Everyone else in the field of pill refining was trying to figure out how to increase a pill's effectiveness, and here he was, asking how to decrease it.

Was he just showing off?

At the same time, Luo Shuining was almost certain that Chen Xing must have awakened his talent for the alchemical arts in the past few days and had refined pills for himself, which explained his performance in the fight against Lee Qing.

Reflecting on this, she straightened her face and spoke with gravity, "To enhance the efficacy of their pills, alchemists must rely on relentless practice and deep contemplation. They need to concentrate intensely, monitoring the pill's medicinal changes every moment. Then, based on these observations, they should add the medicinal ingredients at the most opportune times, ensuring not a trace of medicinal property is wasted. Resorting to shortcuts is not an option."

"Moreover, the more impurities a pill contains, the more severe the side effects once ingested! You can't just recklessly consume pills, focusing solely on the immediate boost in strength. Doing so could seriously damage your health and make your future journey in cultivation exceedingly difficult!"

Chen Xing was at a loss for words.

I get what you're saying, but it seems like you're missing the point.

Indeed, he had to figure things out on his own.

Chen Xing scratched his head and pondered further.

"You... You better take my words seriously!"

Luo Shuining was incensed by Chen Xing's demeanor.

Had it not been for the fact that she'd heard about this young man's courageous defense of his family against execution by Charstand, and his bold challenge to their authority, she wouldn't have volunteered to switch seats to help him with his studies!

And to think, on his very first day of school, he had already clashed with the Lee family of Traessey. This kid really didn't know what was best for him!

Luo Shuining couldn't help but agree with the adage: Men are indeed immature!