My stats are higher than yours!!

"Did you hear? Bai Shuodong didn't come because he received a special injection."

"What kind of medicine did he use?"

"Ok?"

Xia Yanxin's ears perked up.

Although I don't pay attention to discussions about the weak, I do pay some attention when it comes to competitors, since that guy's strength is indeed increasing very quickly, and it's necessary to know some information about him.

This has nothing to do with gossip; it's simply about understanding your competitors, so it's not a big problem.

"Hehehe! That's a potent medicine!"

A strong medicine?

This guy was definitely planning something big! Was he secretly preparing a surprise for me?

"Stop being so mysterious and tell me what kind of powerful medicine it is. Is it a powerful medicine to increase physical strength? Or to increase base stats?"

"No, it's the Titan series of potent drugs."

"Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit!"

"The Titan series, aren't those things only beasts can use and they need to be diluted with water? Can humans use them?"

"Of course it can be used. That thing was originally designed for human use, but it was initially too expensive, making it unaffordable for many warriors. So Giant Pharmaceuticals has been cutting costs, eliminating all funding for pain suppression and focusing on simultaneously improving strength and physique."

"what?"

"That thing was originally a potion that purely enhanced strength attributes, and it was quite effective, but it was too expensive for me to afford."

"It's different now. Because the cost of that drug has been reduced to the extreme, it has now become a powerful drug that increases strength and improves physical repair at the same time. Although there are no side effects, it will cause extreme pain when you use it."

"How painful could it be?"

"Hmm, the level of pain is probably equivalent to three days and three nights of continuous labor, right?"

"?"

"There might be some exaggeration involved. If you want to know, you can buy it and try it out. After all, the price-performance ratio of that thing in boosting attributes is indeed very good."

...

Titan series!

He actually bought the Titan series!

Xia Yanxin gritted her teeth. In order to improve her willpower, she had tried to use the Titan drug to challenge her own limits, but she failed in the end and only lasted for one day.

If no one helped her, she felt she might die from the pain; the medicine was indeed extremely potent.

"If that's the case, his base attributes may have increased significantly, and his threat level has also increased. I'd better confirm the exact increase in strength myself; that would be the safest way."

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Challenger

Private training room

Bai Shuodong lay on the bed, his body trembling slightly without his notice, his eyes unfocused.

Titan's effects were quite potent. He had been on the verge of collapse several times and almost couldn't hold on, but he persevered. Each time he was on the verge of collapse, he would recall the time when he was a "show-off".

That's not exactly something to be proud of. He walks on the street every day, careful not to be recognized as a "show-off." This kind of experience might not be a big deal for an adult.

But he wasn't an adult; he was just an ordinary child, and his attitude towards that kind of thing hadn't yet evolved into that of an adult.

Therefore, that kind of mentality is very painful.

That kind of pain originating from the soul became a safety net in critical moments, making him more resilient when facing physical pain. He had already paid a lot to pursue his dream, so what would all the previous pain and torment mean if he stopped here?

A person's dreams never stop!

I must become stronger!

"Whoo~"

Bai Shuodong slowly exhaled, climbed out of bed, and gently supported his head with one hand. He still felt pain all over his body, but the feeling was much weaker than before and was nothing to worry about.

View the basic properties.

Power: 6.2

Agility: 4.1

Physical condition: 5.2

Spirit: 3.8

The Titan Potion provides a significant boost, increasing Strength by 0.8, Constitution by 0.6, and bringing the total four base stats to 19.3, a substantial improvement over previous stats.

Bai Shuodong clenched his fist, feeling a power surging within him that far surpassed what he had experienced before.

Value!

This is the value!

...

Grade 11, in the restroom of the teaching building

"Hey, don't you guys think Bai Shuodong has been attracting a lot of attention lately?"

A young man dressed in white leaned against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his lips, blowing smoke rings as he looked at the two people beside him and spoke.

"That's true. Even though their actual strength isn't that great, they're surprisingly popular."

"Exactly, you guys know what? Those idiot war fanatics who only know how to stack boxes actually think this guy is stronger than me, what a joke! His talent is only B-level slow burst, apart from that battle maniac Xia Yanxin, who would directly confront him head-on! Do they think I'm an idiot?"

"you do not say!"

The young man in white clapped his hands, his face showing indignation, and continued, "With that kind of trash talent, how could he possibly be strong? If Xia Yanxin hadn't held back at the end, he would have been beaten to a pulp by now!"

What are your plans?

"Next time we have training, I'm going to beat him to death!"

"Okay!"

Jiang Lin hid in the toilet stall and recorded their conversation, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Want to mess with Bai Shuodong?

He's the bro who used to show off with me!

Rushing out and yelling would be the most idiotic thing to do. It would only cause trouble for his good brothers and get him beaten up. Jiang Lin had a clear understanding of his own strength; he definitely couldn't beat the three outside.

Although these people are not top-tier in strength, they are among the top warriors, with their overall strength ranking around the top fifty. He couldn't defeat any of them.

so...

What should I do?

Should we go and talk to Bai Shuodong?

No, if I go to him, given his current personality, he might just laugh and agree, then tell me, "These few pieces of trash, watch me wipe them all out in one move," and then proceed to attack them during training.

But they are not Xia Yanxin; they won't let him perform so comfortably, and the final result might not be good. This kind of choice is not acceptable.

There is only one answer.

...

In the classroom

Xia Yanxin was still looking at her textbook, but her gaze was somewhat unfocused, and her thoughts seemed to have wandered off somewhere.

For her, studying textbook knowledge seriously is still too difficult. She often wants to drift off and think about other things. She doesn't think studying textbook knowledge is useful; understanding the basics and key points is enough.

Getting a perfect score is too tiring and not worth the effort.

Excuse me.

"Ok?"

Xia Yanxin raised her head in confusion, her gaze falling on the guy standing beside her.

"Xia Yanxin, I have something I want to talk to you about. Can you come over here for a moment?" Jiang Lin said.

"Hmm... okay."

...

"...In other words, as long as they can beat Bai Shuodong, they can make those who advocate stacking boxes put the boxes on you, and then conclude that they are stronger than you."

"So, on the surface they are challenging Bai Shuodong, but in reality they want to step on you to rise to the top."

Jiang Lin said, standing in a deserted corner.

"..."

Xia Yanxin looked at him calmly.

fraud.

That's not what you think at all.

She has an exceptional intuition; she can spot when someone lies in front of her. However, she's usually too lazy to expose them and always gives off an impression of being naive and unconventional, only caring about her own happiness, so no one knows the truth.

but...

The part of the matter involving Bai Shuodong is probably true; they will indeed take on the challenge.

Can he win now?

Xia Yanxin narrowed her eyes. Based on the previous battle, she deduced that Bai Shuodong was extremely talented and could adjust his strategy according to the opponent. It was unlikely that he would lose to someone of this level.

However, he had just used the Titan series of drugs, and his body is probably still aching, so he probably won't be able to unleash his full power.

It is indeed possible that someone might take advantage of it.

Picking up the scraps?

Are you kidding me!

That's my opponent. If he beats me and then loses to someone else, what do I become? Someone to be used as a stacking block? Is that a slap in my face?

"I see."

Xia Yanxin turned and left, not giving Jiang Lin a single glance, her gaze slightly cold.

'Damn it, I've been completely seen through!'

Jiang Lin felt uneasy.

When facing Xia Yanxin, her eyes were like a wolf's, seemingly able to see right through his heart, making him feel as if he were standing completely naked in front of her, with her seeing through his thoughts and feelings.

But he had no choice. In order to protect his eldest son's safety, he still gritted his teeth and finished speaking. Unfortunately, Xia Yanxin did not believe him at all, and her eyes were very cold.

Hey~

I have done my best.

"Ding!"

Jiang Lin received a notification sound from his phone. He opened it and found it was a message from Bai Shuodong.

Bai Shuodong: I'm sending you something good. If you're brave enough, go ahead and use it. The courier should deliver it to your door this afternoon.

Jiang Lin raised an eyebrow slightly.

Good stuff?

What good things can he give me?

Wait a minute, this guy seems to have been using Titan series drugs lately. Knowing his personality, he'll definitely think of me after he uses them. Could it be that he bought one for me too? Does he want me to use it?

I used Titan Elixir, is that true or false?

"Hey, what do you want with Xia Yanxin?"

Jiang Lin froze, slowly turned around, and saw the three familiar faces. His expression gradually changed.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Is this kind of thinking even human?

what...