Together 2

39. Final Test

Finally, the day of the last exam came. Xiao Zhan stared at the big number 2 on his robe before wearing it on. 'Two huh? I heard the numbers were assigned in place order of the second exam. There's someone above me.' Xiao Zhan sighed. 'It's the final exam. I don't know how Master Yibo will make his decision, but I have to remain strong.' "Tang San!" Xiao Zhan heard a voice from behind him, making him turn around and see Cao Yuchen waving at him. "Oh. Master Yuchen. Congratulations on advancing to the final exam." Xiao Zhan said with a smile. "Thank you." Cao Yuchen said with a smile. 'To be honest, I didn't think he'd pass the second test.'

"The third exam would be difficult. Will you be alright?" Xiao Zhan asked. "Even if I look like this, I was called a talented child." Cao Yuchen said brightly. "Child?" Xiao Zhan asked. "When I was around eight. But I got poisoned at nine." Xiao Zhan looked down at Cao Yuchen's number and was stunned to see the number five on it. "Master Yuchen, you placed fifth in the second exam?!" Xiao Zhan asked feeling stunned and impressed at the same time. Cao Yuchen laughed slightly. "I guess I just got lucky."

Suddenly, Cao Yuchen held Xiao Zhan's hand and looked straight at him. "It's different this time. I can't just watch the match... I will definitely win in your name." Xiao Zhan smiled as he saw Cao Yuchen wave at him and leave. 'Since it's number five... I shouldn't be too worried.'

***

Wang Yibo stood outside the battle arena. 'It looks like the exam is about to start soon.' Suddenly, he remembered Xiao Zhan's words. 'If I don't get first place in the third test, I'll give up.' Wang Yibo couldn't help but think. 'The third test will be a tournament style round. The remaining competitors will fight one-on-one until only one winner is remaining. This isn't just a matter of talent. It even requires physical strength, mental strength and more. Lord Xiao's chances of winning are slim. If Lord Xiao is defeated, he would understand.'

"I bet on Sun Jian!" One person shouted. "Three silvers on Chen Ruo Xuan!" Another said. "Ten!" "Three gold coins!" Wang Yibo looked at them. 'They're all gambling. I have to tell Tai Yu to tighten the security.' "I'm going to bet on Tang San! He was so cool in the preliminary rounds!" One person said, making another scoff. "That pretty alpha? He's so pale and skinny, he probably doesn't have much strength." "Isn't he just joining to show off and take all the omegas to himself?" Another said, making a few of them start laughing while Wang Yibo arched his eyebrow.

***

The tournament went into a full blast with the crowd bursting into a loud cheer as they saw a fierce match happen in front of them. "You're late." Jia Shou said as he saw Wang Yibo enter. "I need to see you for a bit."

"Welcome. I'm surprised you're here." Tai Yu said making Wang Yibo nod. "I have something important to do this year." Wang Yibo replied before getting to the main topic. "How are the participants doing?" "They're a lot more skilled than last year. Especially... let's check it out for ourselves, shall we?" Tai Yu said as he walked over to the balcony.

In the arena, Xiao Zhan was fighting against Sun Jian. His movements were so flexible, it was almost like his body was made of rubber as he kept twisting and turning flawlessly, avoiding the attacks and swinging the blade to counterattack his opponent before clinking his sword with the latter's.

Wang Yibo was stunned as he saw Xiao Zhan's flawless and perfect movements. It was almost like he was already a knight who had joined the training again, except for a little rough movements here and there. "Tang San is a diamond. In the next ten years, he might even outstrip the empire." 'This is nothing like I've seen before.' Wang Yibo thought as he kept staring at Xiao Zhan. 'I always knew you were talented. I never thought you'd become this good.'

'Twenty gold coins. I bet everything on Tang San.' 'I bet my money impulsively.' Wang Yibo smiled softly. 'I was silently rooting for him.' "I can see his potential." Wang Yibo said. The match finally ended with Xiao Zhan winning victoriously. "And the winner is Tang San!!!" The crowd cheered loudly as Xiao Zhan waved his hands in pure happiness.

"Jia Shou, when the game is over, pick up my earnings I placed my name in." Wang Yibo said, stunning Jia Shou. "What?" "Also, postpone everything you can on my monthly schedule." "W-what are you talking about all of a sudden?" "And I need to talk to Tai Yu about something." Wang Yibo said making Tai Yu nod and follow him, leaving Jia Shou feeling utterly stunned.

***

I love you father. Today, I finally took the top-level entrance exam. It's been a hell of a day. "The only competitors I met at the top exam were powerful alphas. It was a very close call but in the end I..." The servant who was reading the letter couldn't continue as tears swelled up in his eyes, making Xiao Jianmin snatch the letter from his hands. "... can say with pride that I won first place." He completed, making all the maids smile brightly. "He did it!" "Our Tang San did it!"

"Despite not being a real knight, he's amazing." Xiao Jianmin said. "We can't ignore such a momentous day. I'm treating everyone to a delicious dinner and everyone is awarded with a two days' leave!" Xiao Jianmin announced, making all the servants smile in glee, Yu Bin being the happiest of them all.

'You did it.' Xiao Jianmin thought as a small tear appeared in his eye. 'I'm proud of you, my son.'