The Infinite Powerhouse Mixed in with Sakura Dormitory

Slowly opening his eyes, a blinding golden light burst forth from Jiang Jing's eyes, landing on the leaves five meters away, instantly turning them yellow and curling up.

"Uh... such a weak super ray."

After saying that, Jiang Jing's figure flashed, and in an instant he crossed more than ten meters and appeared in front of a blue rock. His right fist was clenched, and the pressure of the fist formed by the terrifying power squeezed the air in front of him into a solid state.

boom!!

With a burst of power, the square piece of bluestone, weighing over ten tons and as hard as iron, exploded in an instant, sending fragments of rock flying everywhere like bullets.

Countless branches and leaves flew everywhere, and the forest in the area dozens of meters ahead was devastated. The ground, with its layer of grass torn up, was full of potholes, as if it had been subjected to a small-scale firestorm.

"His strength is around 30 tons, his punching power can reach 100 tons, and his speed is 300 meters per second, which is close to the speed of sound."

Jiang Jing calmly emerged from the billowing smoke and dust. An invisible force shielded him from the debris and dust from the exploding bluestone, allowing him to quickly assess his current strength and stats.

"Having just been converted to Kryptonian blood, its super heat rays, hearing, and vision have not yet been discovered, and its flight ability can only hover one meter high."

"However, not only is the fiery bloodline attribute perfectly integrated, but the fiery fist force also carries an explosive shockwave effect. It should be the result of the fusion of the two abilities, which is an unexpected gain."

"The properties of the titanium body make the overall strength of the newly evolved physical body comparable to that of ordinary steel, and it also comes with a defensive field. Although it has just been generated, it is expected that when deployed, it can defend against the kinetic energy of ordinary bullets without any problems."

"And the energy absorption capacity is as expected."

Jiang Jing looked up at the sun in the sky, stretched out his hand and made a grasping motion, a satisfied look on his face: "Not only the heat energy contained in the sun, but also the various invisible ray fluctuations that permeate the world can be absorbed and converted into energy storage, although the absorption effect is very weak now."

"Ha... Finally, I can relax and enjoy life." Jiang Jing yawned, stretched, and felt completely relaxed.

The Kryptonians' ability to rapidly increase their strength simply by basking in the sun meant that Jiang Jing wouldn't need to focus too much on cultivating his power later on.

He doesn't need to worry about cultivation until he becomes a Silver Superman. He just doesn't know how long it will take him to reach the peak of Bronze Superman.

Jiang Jing remembered that a normal Bronze-era Superman's strength data was over 800,000 tons, his punch power was over 3 million tons, and his flight and movement speed was 100 times the speed of sound.

What does 100 times the speed of sound mean? Just circling around a city once would generate a sonic boom that could kill countless people and destroy the city.

In addition, its eyes can emit rays with a temperature of over 6,000 degrees Celsius, faster than light, and whose main attack is a shockwave. Its eyesight can penetrate all substances except lead.

The ear can capture any subtle sound. No medium hearing does not require air or any substance to transmit sound, and can hear sounds from the other side of the earth even in space.

In battle, it can naturally form a close-fitting protective force field to protect its clothing from damage. Its skeletal and muscular defenses are extremely strong, making it virtually impervious to blades and bullets, and capable of withstanding nuclear weapons. It possesses equally powerful defensive capabilities both internally and externally.

After absorbing solar energy, the body can amplify it millions of times and store it within. Because of this vast energy storage, it requires no oxygen. Its lung capacity is enormous, capable of producing hurricane-like bursts.

However, he cannot defend against magic; magic can hurt him, but Superman can dodge it.

Therefore, Jiang Jing, who currently possesses a strength of thirty tons, is still far from being a true Superman. However, unlike Superman, he will not have Superman's weaknesses when he grows into a Bronze Superman due to the addition of several other abilities.

"I wonder if the force of millions or tens of millions of tons, amplified by the speed of sound, could smash a continental block with a single punch when it falls from space?" Jiang Jing's eyes gleamed with anticipation, and the thought of trying it on an asteroid crossed his mind.

Destruction is an instinct deeply hidden within the human body. Just like a person who has a knife in their hand will want to swing it and find something to chop. The saying "possessing a sharp blade, the desire to kill arises" describes this destructive instinct.

"I'm a little short of destroying a continent. I remember when I had the power to destroy planets, I had broken through to the level of a true god. Although Bronze Superman is extremely powerful in some aspects, he is still far from a true god. He can only be considered invincible at the surface level on a planet."

Shaking his head to dismiss the thought, Jiang Jing took out his phone: "Is it already past one o'clock? I should go back. It seems someone from a publishing house called this morning asking me to come and visit to discuss publishing my novel."

"It's been over a week, and I still thought the other person hadn't taken a liking to me."

However, when Jiang Jing came down from the mountain, he stood at the temporary bus stop by the roadside for an hour and then took a tram back to Sakura-sou. It was already 4 p.m.

Upon entering the house, Jiang Jing noticed a black luxury car parked outside Sakura Manor, but he only glanced at it briefly before paying no further attention.

Upon opening the door, Jiang Jing saw Chihiro Sengoku chatting with a beautiful woman wearing glasses in the living room, while Misaki Ueiso asked her various questions with great interest.

Shiina Mashiro was also sitting to the side, drawing with her easel. Next to her sat a short-haired woman in a business suit.

Chapter 20 I Believe in You

"Junior, this Miss Uemura is looking for you."

As soon as Jiang Jing entered the house, Shangjingcao Misaki rushed over to him.

"Waaah... Junior, you actually have someone else outside? I never thought you were this kind of person."

"Stop messing around, senior."

"You've forgotten the old with the new, junior. You're so heartless."

"You should say that to Ren-senpai." After a few playful words with Misaki Kamiigusa, Jiang Jing let her pass and went inside.

"You must be Mr. Kamiten. I am Yuriko Uemura, the chief editor of Dengeki Bunko's online publishing division. I've come here to discuss the publication of your novel, 'Toradora!' with you."

With a smile and elegant demeanor, Uemura Yuriko introduced herself to Jiang Jing, her attitude very friendly, which surprised Iida Ayano, who knew her identity.

"Shentian? Oh, you mean my submitted novel? I was worried you didn't like it after so long without a response." Jiang Jing paused, then remembered that Shentian was the pen name he had casually chosen that night, a homonym for Shentian.

"Teacher Shentian, you're joking. If 'Toradora!' isn't good, then apart from those novels with tens of millions of sales, wouldn't all other works on the market be ineligible for publication?"

"I highly admire and have read Shinten-sensei's works more than ten times. The character portrayals, plot twists, and delicate psychological descriptions are top-notch in the light novel world."

"By the way, Mr. Kamiten, do you have any detailed plans for the story after Volume Two? Has Takasu Ryuji's relationship with Taiga returned to what it was before? Does Takasu Ryuji like Minoru more now, or does he like Taiga more...?"

When the topic of the novel came up, the elegant and intellectual editor-in-chief, who had just been acting like a fan, looked at Jiang Jing with great excitement and kept asking questions.

"Ahem... Miss Uemura, you flatter me." Jiang Jing coughed lightly, refusing the compliment. Although he didn't care about plagiarism, he knew it was just something he had copied.

Looking at the calm and composed young man, Yuriko Uemura couldn't help but show admiration in her eyes: "Teacher Kamiten is too modest."

"By the way, Mr. Shentian, could you please explain in detail why I am here and what my plans are for the future of this work?"

“Ms. Uemura, you’re too kind. Please speak. Just call me Kanda. Kanda is just a nickname I picked up on a whim.”

“Kanda, and Miss Uemura, let’s all sit down and talk slowly. Standing like this will make people say that Sakura-sou is neglecting its guests.” At this moment, Chihiro Sengoku, who had been listening quietly, spoke up, her probing gaze sweeping over Jiang Jing.

Since Chihiro Sengoku had spoken, Jiang Jing naturally had no objections. Uemura Yuriko, who had originally planned to find a quiet place to talk to Jiang Jing alone, swallowed her words when Jiang Jing sat down.

Jiang Jing sat to the left of Shiina Mashiro, with Iida Ayano to her right, and Kamiigusa Misaki to Jiang Jing's left, followed by Sengoku Chihiro, with Uemura Yuriko sitting opposite him.

Seemingly aware that this was an important occasion, Misaki Kamiigusa stopped fooling around and instead tilted her head, her eyes shining as she looked at Jiang Jing with the gaze of someone looking at a fun toy, seemingly lost in thought.

Yuriko Uemura first took a document out of her bag and handed it to Jiang Jing, then said, "After seeing Kanda-sensei's work more than a week ago, I took it very seriously. This is an A+ grade contract for the Dengeki Bunka light novel publishing."

"It includes the same promotional resources as Kanda-sensei's 'Toradora!' and other new works by authors with millions of copies sold, with comprehensive packaging and promotion across all channels, and master-level manga artists providing illustrations for the novel."

"We guarantee that the first volume will be printed one million copies in the first phase, and we are ready to print the second and third phases at any time. Once the first volume reaches three million copies sold, we will prepare for the development of copyrights such as animation and games, as well as the operation of peripheral merchandise."

"At the same time, the first volume sold more than three million copies within six months of its release. For the next volume, we will sign an S contract with you, Mr. Kanda, and enjoy the highest revenue share, as well as greater promotion and copyright development efforts."

"Mr. Kanda, do you have any opinions on these matters? I came here with the utmost sincerity, hoping to cooperate with you." Having said all this in one breath, Yuriko Uemura remained calm and composed, maintaining an elegant smile as she looked at Jiang Jing.

However, Jiang Jing keenly noticed that the other person's left hand, which was placed on the table with hands clasped together in a solemn gesture, was trembling slightly, clearly indicating that he was not as calm as he appeared on the surface.

Jiang Jing nodded and said, "I am very satisfied with your sincerity, it is even amazing, especially considering that you have given such treatment to a new author like me."

"So, Kanda-sensei, you agree?" Uemura Yuriko smiled slightly.

Jiang Jing didn't agree, but changed the subject: "May I ask, Ms. Uemura, do you think so highly of this work? I believe it's not easy for a large company to persuade someone to secure such good conditions for a newcomer's work."

"Indeed, it is not easy, but I have high hopes for this work. Whether from a commercial perspective or from the perspective of the richness and depth of its content, from the perspective of the editor-in-chief of my publishing house, it is a rare and excellent work."

“I also trust my judgment. Does that mean Mr. Kanda lacks confidence in his own work?” A sharp glint flashed in Yuriko Uemura’s eyes, and her entire demeanor transformed, radiating confidence.

"Of course I'm confident," Jiang Jing said with a faint smile.

In the parallel world of his previous life, Toradora! sold millions of copies in Japan. So how could his performance be any worse after he adapted and refined the series in this Japan, where light manga culture is ten times more prosperous?

Although he knew that Yuriko Uemura must have other reasons she hadn't mentioned, Jiang Jing didn't care. He took the pen and signed his name on the contract.

After carefully putting the contract away, Yuriko Uemura smiled at Jiang Jing, leaned forward slightly, and extended her hand: "Mr. Kanda, from now on I will be your editor-in-chief. It will be a pleasure working with you."

Jiang Jing also stood up and leaned slightly forward, shaking Uemura Yuriko's delicate hand across the table: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

Seeing the two smiling at each other, both Chihiro Sengoku, who was sitting to the side, and Ayano Iida, the manga editor, were quite shocked.

Chihiro Sengoku, in particular, felt a sense of disbelief looking at the young man who remained calm and composed even now. Was this the same young man she remembered who was hesitant, aimless, and sharp-tongued?

It seems that something changed about him from the first day of school; he became different.

Of the remaining two, Misaki Kamiigusa knew that this treatment was amazing, but her attention was not on it at all.

Instead, I was thinking of asking my junior to bring out that Toradora! novel to read later. It's amazing that they gave me such high treatment. But I guess Sakura Dormitory will be even more lively in the future.

As for Shiina Mashiro, her gaze fell on the hands clasped by Jiang Jing and Uemura Yuriko, and ripples of the world that was forever covered in white surfaced in her heart, making her feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Once the contract is signed, everyone's on our side. With her strong-willed nature awakened, Yuriko Uemura said decisively, "Now that the contract is signed, Kanda-sensei, we need to discuss the illustrations, as well as your second volume and subsequent stories."

"Especially the second volume, I don't know if Kanda-sensei can finish writing it within a month. I think the first volume will be released within half a month, and the second volume will be released half a month later to maximize the popularity."

"After all, a single volume would be too thin in terms of story content, making it difficult for readers to immerse themselves in the story."

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Chapter 21 Illustrator

"I can send you the second and third volumes next week, in less than a month."

"What? So fast? Kanda-sensei, you don't have to be in such a hurry." When she heard Jiang Jing say that he could write the second and third volumes next week, Uemura Yuriko was not happy at all, but instead advised him with some concern.

Seeing what the other party was worried about, Jiang Jing smiled slightly: "Don't worry, there's no problem with the quality. Actually, I've been preparing this work for a long time, but I haven't been able to write it yet."

"Really? That's good. As long as the quality is guaranteed, there's no problem."

Upon hearing this, Yuriko Uemura breathed a sigh of relief and then bowed slightly, saying, "I'm sorry to have made Kanda-sensei laugh."

"Where?" Jiang Jing said indifferently.

Immediately afterwards, Yuriko Uemura once again exuded the powerful aura of a strong woman, her tone filled with excitement: "However, since Kanda-sensei will be able to write the second and third volumes next week, I will also need to make some new arrangements."

"Mr. Kanda, there's no time to lose. I'll go back now and arrange for a suitable illustrator to create illustrations for the first volume." With that, Yuriko Uemura stood up.

"Please wait a moment, Uemura-senpai."

Just then, Ayano Iida, who had been watching silently, suddenly spoke up and called out to Yuriko Uemura, who was about to take her leave.

"Iida, is there something you need?" Iida Ayano and Uemura Yuriko, who were both from the same paperback publishing house and were in charge of manga, knew each other, but they weren't close.

"Yes, it's about the illustrations for Kanda-sensei's works," Ayano Iida said with a smile.

As she spoke, Ayano Iida turned to look at Jiang Jing and bowed slightly: "Hello, Kanda-sensei, I am Ayano Iida, Shiina's manga editor."

"Hello, I've heard Shiina mention you." Jiang Jing nodded slightly, but did not stand up or bow.

After all, whether he was a Chinese in his previous life or a former great demon god, he was not used to the Japanese habit of bowing and greeting people, nor did he feel that anyone was qualified to make him bow so deeply.

After introducing herself, Ayano Iida got straight to the point: "Kanda-sensei, what do you think about having Shiina handle the illustrations for your work?"

"Shiina said that Kanda-sensei took care of her daily life at Sakura-sou, so she is not an outsider. Kanda-sensei must be very aware of how good Shiina's paintings are."

"Shiina's manga is currently weak in terms of characters and plot. If she could participate in Kanda-sensei's school romance work, it would greatly help her improvement."