The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 395 Brother, I Like You 22

Sure enough, the greater the stress, the more you need to relax.

Last night, Chao Yao was tormented by Ruo Fufeng all night. If he had not been able to rest for a long time in this wonderful space, he might not have been able to bear it.

"Well, it's almost dawn, and people from other academies should be coming soon. They have already settled down near Shushan Academy, so they will probably arrive early today."

Chao Yao frowned slightly and pushed Ruo Fufeng who was still lying on the bed beside him.

There was a hint of urgency and a hint of anger in the voice.

Ruo Fufeng was not honest. He hugged Chao Yao into his arms, kissed her, and then tried to make some moves on her.

Chao Yao raised her eyebrows, a hint of anger flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she kicked him off the bed.

After this kick, Ruo Fufeng was startled and woke up completely.

"Alas! Does my Yaoyao no longer like me? Is she no longer interested in me?"

Ruo Fufeng rubbed his butt with an aggrieved look on his face. His pitiful look made Chao Yao almost roll his eyes.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense and go wash up. We should be at the entrance of the academy soon."

She said to Yao coquettishly, a faint blush on her cheeks.

Ruo Fufeng then reluctantly took Chao Yao's hand, and they went to wash together.

In the early morning, the golden sunlight gently falls on the vermilion gate of Shushan Academy, reflecting bright and dazzling light.

The vermilion gate is tall and majestic, and the copper ring on the door sparkles golden under the sunlight, as if telling the long history of the academy.

The stone lions on both sides of the gate are majestic and lifelike, guarding this pure land of academia.

Chao Yao and Ruo Fufeng stood at the door early, ready to welcome guests.

Chao Yao was wearing a light pink dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind like a blooming peach blossom. She had a graceful figure, a pretty face, and her eyes showed determination and calmness.

Ruo Fufeng was wearing a long green gown with a white jade belt around his waist. He had an upright posture, was extraordinarily handsome, and a heroic look between his brows.

The first to arrive was the team from Qingshan Academy. The teacher in the lead was named Li Hong. He was dressed in a dark blue robe with fluttering sleeves, and he stood tall with a serious face. His deep eyes revealed an arrogance that was difficult to conceal.

He wore a black square scarf on his head and a emerald green jade pendant around his waist, which further highlighted his noble status.

The students behind him all held their heads high and were full of energy, as if they had already secured victory.

They all wore dark blue college uniforms, their clothes were neat and their steps were powerful.

Li Hong cupped his hands and said proudly, "Miss Chaoyao, I heard that you, a girl from Shushan Academy, practice swordsmanship. I wonder what amazing things you can do today?"

His voice was loud and commanding, with a hint of provocation.

Chao Yao smiled and responded neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Master Li, today's competition depends entirely on each of your own abilities. The final result is still unknown at this moment." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, yet full of confidence.

Soon after, people from Ziyun Academy also arrived.

The teacher leading the team was named Su Yao, a gentle and quiet female teacher.

She was wearing a lavender dress with delicate flowers embroidered on the hem, and her every move exuded elegance.

She wore a white jade hairpin on her head, her long black hair fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, she had a pretty face and gentle eyes.

The students behind her looked humble and polite, with gentleness and a desire for knowledge in their eyes.

They were dressed in lavender academy uniforms and followed Su Yao in an orderly manner.

Su Yao said softly: "Miss Chaoyao is very courageous. I hope that all students can gain something from this competition." Her voice was as warm as the spring breeze, making people feel extremely comfortable.

The most noisy team was the Feixing Academy team. Their teacher was named Zhao Yan, who had a bold and unrestrained personality, like an unruly wind.

He was wearing a loose black gown with a red belt around his waist, which made him look particularly eye-catching.

He laughed loudly, his laughter echoing in the air. The students behind him were also full of energy, talking and laughing loudly along the way, making it very lively.

They were wearing brightly colored college uniforms, as colorful as flowers blooming in spring.

As soon as Zhao Yan arrived, he shouted at the top of his voice: "Haha, Chaoyao and Ruo Fufeng, we have to have a good competition today!" His voice was like a loud bell, deafening.

After people from various academies arrived one after another, Ruo Fufeng led everyone towards the academy's martial arts field.

The martial arts field is located at the back of the academy. It covers a large area and is surrounded by green trees. The breeze makes the leaves rustle.

The audience seats around the martial arts arena had already been carefully arranged in neat and orderly rows.

The auditorium is made of wood and covered with soft cushions for spectators to watch the game comfortably.

In the center of the venue were placed a wide variety of equipment needed for the competition, which sparkled coldly under the sunlight.

There are sharp swords, the blades are flashing with cold light;

There were heavy broadswords, with hilts inlaid with gems;

There are exquisite spears with extremely sharp tips;

There are also various hidden weapons, which are small and exquisite but contain murderous intent.

At this time, the sun was getting hotter and hotter, baking the ground.

But this did not affect everyone's enthusiasm, but made the atmosphere even more lively.

The surrounding trees seemed to feel the tense atmosphere, and their leaves trembled slightly.

The birds chirped on the branches, as if cheering for the upcoming competition.

In the crowd, students were whispering and talking.

"I heard that Shushan Academy is well prepared this time. I wonder if it can take the lead."

"That's hard to say. Other academies are not vegetarians either."

"Looking at this situation, today's game will definitely be exciting!"

As everyone was looking forward to it, the atmosphere in the training ground became increasingly tense.

Chao Yao stood at the side of the martial arts arena, staring firmly at the equipment, secretly preparing himself for the upcoming competition.

Ruo Fufeng was standing aside, looking at Chao Yao from time to time, his eyes full of concern and encouragement.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, raising the dust on the ground.

In this dusty atmosphere, the Shushan Academy competition is about to begin...

At this moment, there was a cry of surprise from the crowd.

It turned out that it was the great elder of Shushan Academy, Wanqishan, who appeared above the martial arts field.

He was dressed in a white robe, with flowing white hair, and looked like an immortal.

His appearance made the whole scene quiet instantly.

Wanqi Shan looked down at the crowd and said slowly: "Today's competition is for academic exchanges and the exchange of skills. I hope that all students will uphold the principles of justice and fairness and show their own style." His voice seemed to come from the sky, ethereal and majestic.

After saying this, Wanqi Shan disappeared in a flash.

Everyone finally woke up from their dream and looked forward to the next game even more.

Just as everyone was eagerly waiting, a host dressed in a crimson brocade robe strode onto the high platform in the center of the martial arts arena.

He is Li Yifeng, the deacon elder of Shushan Academy. He has an upright posture, bright eyes, and a solemn and serious expression.

Li Yifeng first looked around, and when everyone's eyes were focused on him, he took a deep breath and said in a loud voice: "Dear respected teachers and ambitious students, the rules of this Shushan Academy competition are as follows."

"This competition will last for fifteen days and will be divided into a literary test and a martial test. The literary test will cover many aspects such as classics, history, poetry, strategy, and arithmetic, and will be held once a day for a total of five days. The martial test will include swordplay, boxing, light skills, and other martial arts, and will also be held once a day for a total of five days."

"During these ten days of competition, only those with outstanding overall performance will enter the final. The final will be held on the eleventh day, and the final winner will be determined in a one-on-one duel."

Li Yifeng paused for a moment, and glanced at the crowd below the stage. Seeing that everyone was listening attentively, he continued, "The rewards for this competition are generous. The first prize is the Siwu Ding, the treasure of Shushan Academy. This tripod is a treasure handed down from generation to generation. Placing it in the study can make people's creativity and literary thinking flow. For those who practice martial arts, it can also strengthen their physical fitness and improve their internal strength, allowing them to make extraordinary progress in martial arts."

"The second prize is a thousand-year-old ginseng. This ginseng is a rare thing in the world. After taking it, it can make people energetic and strong. Whether studying or practicing martial arts, they can maintain the best condition."

"The third prize is a top-quality sword that can cut iron like mud and cut hair like a blade. The blade is inlaid with gems and the hilt is beautifully carved. Wearing it will make you look majestic and invincible when you go into battle to kill the enemy."

"In addition, the top ten will all receive an ancient book from Shushan Academy. These ancient books contain the wisdom and secrets of our ancestors, and will surely benefit you greatly."

When everyone heard the rules and rewards, there was an uproar.

Master Li Hong of Qingshan Academy narrowed his eyes slightly, looking serious, and stroked his beard, secretly calculating the chances of his students winning in the literary and martial arts examinations.

Some of the students behind him were rubbing their hands, eager to try, with a burning fighting spirit in their eyes;

Some looked nervous, with beads of sweat on their foreheads, worried that they would not perform well.

Master Su Yao of Ziyun Academy nodded slightly, a hint of expectation revealed on her gentle face, and her eyes gently encouraged the students behind her, as if telling them to just do their best.

Similarly, the students of Ziyun Academy exchanged firm glances with each other and secretly made up their minds to strive for good results.

Master Zhao Yan of Feixing Academy waved his hand and said with a hearty smile: "Children, with such a generous reward, we must work harder!"

The students shouted in unison, their voices resounding through the sky and their morale was high.

Chao Yao and Ruo Fufeng smiled at each other, their eyes full of confidence and determination, and they were sure of victory.

Li Yifeng finally said loudly: "Well, now I declare that the Shushan Academy Competition officially begins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was warm applause and cheers from the audience, like thunder.

With colorful flags flying and gongs and drums beating, this wonderful competition has begun.

As Li Yifeng announced the start of the competition, the atmosphere at the scene instantly became heated.

Ruo Fufeng was the first to jump onto the martial arts arena. His agile posture and dignified demeanor drew cheers from the audience.

His opponent was Ling Li from Qingshan Academy. Ling Li was also majestic, with a look of provocation in his eyes.

As soon as the competition started, Ling Li was like a tiger coming out of the mountains, brandishing the spear in his hand. The tip of the spear flashed with cold light, and he stabbed Ruo Fufeng directly, shouting, "Ruo Fufeng, today I will let you see how powerful I am!"

Ruo Fufeng was not in a hurry. He dodged the fierce attack easily by moving sideways. He smiled and responded: "Come on, I want to see how capable you are!"

Seeing this, Ling Li attacked more fiercely, his spear like a dragon emerging from the sea, each shot deadly, and he roared, "Don't be so arrogant!"

Ruo Fufeng displayed his superb lightness skills, floating around in the martial arts arena, causing the fierce attacks to miss repeatedly.

The people in the audience watched intently, clenching their fists nervously.

Ruo Fufeng saw the right opportunity and suddenly drew the sword from his waist. The sword was like a swimming dragon and collided with the spear, making a clanging sound.

The two of them were instantly deadlocked, and it was difficult to tell who would win for a while.

Sweat broke out on Ling Li's forehead. He was secretly surprised at Ruo Fufeng's strength. He gasped and said, "I didn't expect you to be so difficult!"

Ruo Fufeng raised his lips, a glimmer of confidence flashed in his eyes, and said: "This is just the beginning!"

Suddenly, Ruo Fufeng shouted loudly, and his internal strength burst out, and a powerful force was transmitted along the sword.

Ling Li felt a tingling sensation in his arm, and the spear nearly slipped out of his hand.

If Fu Feng took advantage of the situation and launched a fierce attack, his sword skills would be sharp and his sword moves would be unpredictable.

Ling Li was exhausted from dealing with the situation and gradually revealed his flaws.

Ruo Fufeng saw the right opportunity and stabbed Ling Li's vital point with his sword, shouting: "Take it!"

Ling Li was shocked and wanted to dodge but it was too late.

Just when everyone thought Ling Li was going to be defeated, he actually used a risky move and blocked Ruo Fufeng's sword with the shaft of his spear, shouting, "It's not that easy!"

However, if Fu Feng had anticipated this, he would have turned his wrist and changed the sword's momentum, cutting through the sharp clothes.

In the end, Ruo Fufeng's sword stopped steadily at Ling Li's throat.

Ruo Fufeng sheathed his sword and said, "Thank you for letting me win!" Ling Li clasped his fist helplessly and said, "You won. I admire you!"

There was silence in the audience, followed by thunderous applause and cheers.

Ruo Fufeng smiled, put away his sword, and saluted to the audience.

The students of Shushan Academy were extremely excited, as if they had already seen the dawn of victory in this competition.

Ruo Fufeng strode down from the stage and sat directly next to Chao Yao.

He tilted his head slightly, raised the corners of his mouth, looked at Chao Yao with a slightly smug look, snorted and said, "How about it, Yaoyao, do you think my skills are good enough?"

Chao Yao pursed her lips and smiled softly, her beautiful eyes full of admiration, but she deliberately joked: "Well, it's just so-so."

When Ruo Fufeng heard this, his eyes widened and he said anxiously, "What do you mean by sloppy? Which of my sword moves and body movements are not exquisite?"

Liu Ye, who was standing by, came over quickly and said flatteringly, "Boss, your martial arts are simply amazing. Ling Li is no match for you! Miss Chao is teasing you on purpose!"

Ruo Fufeng's expression eased a little, and the corners of his mouth rose again: "Liu Ye, you have good taste! Humph, Yaoyao, don't say one thing and mean another."

She rolled her eyes at him and reached out to gently poke his forehead: "Alright, alright, I know you're capable. Look at what you can do."

Ruo Fufeng grabbed Chao Yao's hand and smiled even more brightly: "Of course, if I, Ruo Fufeng, take action, there is no reason why I won't win."

Just as the three were chatting and laughing, there was suddenly a commotion in the martial arts arena.

A mysterious figure jumped onto the stage. He was covered in a black robe and his face could not be seen clearly.

He said in a hoarse voice: "I heard that Shushan Academy has many talented people, so I came here today to seek advice."

Elder Li Yifeng stepped forward and said solemnly, "Who are you? How dare you intrude into the competition?"

The black-robed man snorted coldly: "If you beat me, I will tell you."

The people in the audience looked at each other, wondering who this person was.