Soul Land IV - The Ultimate Combat

Chapter 18 - Ye Lingtong's defeat

Ye Lingtong obviously saw Lan Xuanyu as well. Although her anger and hostility has diminished greatly, she still has a great memory and penchant for grudges. What she was remembering distinctly was Lan Xuanyu declaring that he didn't like her.

'Do you think I care if you like me or not? I don't like you either!' she thought.

Lan Xuanyu wasn't tall but he had a stunning face so Ye Lingtong could spot him rightaway in the crowd.

"Run three rounds around the field then you can all have your free time," the teacher instructed. One round was 400 meters and even though three rounds wasn't much, it wasn't considered very easy for six-year-olds.

They were first-graders and had just enrolled into school – the teachers wouldn't put too much pressure on them.

The field was at the underground level of Zi Luo City branch building. The blue skies and white clouds on the electronic screen have the ability to provide normal energy from sunlight and the good ventilation system would never let anyone feel stuffy.

Each round was 400 meters and although three rounds wasn't too far, it wasn't easy for six-year-olds either.

All four teachers from both classes stood at the side of the field, holding their recording apparatus. Running was the best way to monitor the children's stamina and they wanted to assess their new students better.

"Begin!"

With the teacher's order, Ye Lingtong was the first to charge out, surprising all of the teachers with her speed that was uncanny for a child.

The moment she charged forward, the other children started to become competitive and a few other swiftly followed behind her.

Lan Xuanyu, on the other hand, was in the center position of class two, running leisurely with the other students. He didn't even notice Ye Lingtong's speed because all he could think about was his father's warning: "Don't stand out too much and don't ever use the Blue Silver Grass on your right hand."

He had strong legs and the pace he was following wasn't even giving him the least bit of strain. After all, he was already at Spirit Power rank 11. He used to be at rank 10, but after the white Spirit Ring appeared out of the blue, he automatically broke through and advanced to rank 11.

Ye Lingtong had already completed one round before she saw Lan Xuanyu again a short distance ahead of her. It wasn't because Lan Xuanyu was slow. She was just going too fast and already one round ahead of the other students.

She increased her speed aggressively once again, shaking off the students who were beginning to catch up to her. Seconds later, she caught up to Lan Xuanyu, deliberately brushing against him as she ran past.

Lan Xuanyu jumped a bit but when she saw Ye Lingtong running past him, he mumbled, "At least you've fixed your attitude."

Ye Lingtong stumbled as she heard his whispered words. She turned around and gave him a fierce glare before demanding, "What did you say?"

"What? Wait, watch out!" Lan Xuanyu pointed ahead in warning.

"Aiyo." The moment she turned around, Ye Lingtong knocked into a student in front of her and that student stumbled along with her out of the tracks.

Lan Xuanyu glanced at them with knitted brows. "Daddy said to always pay attention when walking or running. I guess he's right!"

Ten seconds later, Ye Lingtong caught up to him again.

"I caught up to you. I am faster than you!" she called out to him, exasperated.

Lan Xuanyu blinked. "Oh, okay."