Chapter 170: Vajra Body, Beware!
“Junior classmates, I see there are some new faces. Let me briefly introduce myself—I am your senior in the fourth year, my name is Tian Yi, and my strength is at the Diamond level.”
At these words, everyone’s eyes lit up. In their minds, Diamond level was already an impressive rank. Under the intense gazes of the crowd, Tian Yi continued:
“This game is very simple. I will lower my strength to match yours. If you can land a punch that pushes me back three steps or more, you will earn 200 points as a reward. Each attempt costs 50 points.”
“Of course, some of you might be freshmen without any points cards yet, so cash is accepted. Fifty points roughly convert to fifty thousand yuan. If you win, I’ll offer a prize of two hundred thousand yuan.”
“How about it?”
At this moment, Gongsun Lianxi nearby showed some interest. “Although he’s suppressing his strength to match the competitor’s rank, whatever he comprehends still belongs to the Diamond level.”
“This guy seems clever—looks like a defensive-type class,” Lin Han discerned his meaning and said, “Shall we give it a try? The Gongsun family is well-off; even if you lose, fifty thousand yuan isn’t a big deal.”
Gongsun Lianxi considered for a moment and replied, “Alright, I’ll give it a shot.”
With that, the group edged forward, and Gongsun Lianxi wore a genial smile as he asked, “May I have a try?”
“All guests are welcome, why not?” Tian Yi said politely, sizing him up and noting the aura of wealth—obviously a rich young master.
“My strength is Silver level.”
“Good, I’ll reduce my power to Silver level then.” Tian Yi didn’t waste time and suppressed the power within his body. On the surface, he truly appeared to be at Silver rank.
That much was certain.
“He’s playing fair,” Lin Han thought. This guy wasn’t pulling any tricks; it seemed to be an honest match.
Gongsun Lianxi was a Gunner—a comparatively strong frontline class. In close combat, few professions could gain the upper hand against him.
At the same rank, pushing him back three steps wouldn’t be a problem!
That explained why Gongsun Lianxi was so confident stepping up to the challenge. Even if he lost, the Gongsun family had plenty of money!
Thinking this, Lin Han couldn’t help but curse inwardly:
These damn rich people!
“Junior, are you ready?” Tian Yi asked politely. After all, this was his patron; he wanted to leave a good impression, especially with so many freshmen watching.
“I’m ready.”
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Gongsun Lianxi was a little nervous but took his stance. As a Gunner, his raw power was considerable—not much weaker than a Warrior!
“In that case, let’s begin.”
At this moment, a faint golden glow emanated from Tian Yi’s body. Lin Han immediately caught the sign.
He must have activated his class ability. Since it wasn’t prohibited beforehand, it wasn’t considered cheating.
“Senior, watch out!” Gongsun Lianxi warned kindly before surging with power, throwing a punch without hesitation.
The next second, he appeared right before Tian Yi, landing a punch on his chest. The powerful shockwaves rippled outward.
A metallic clang echoed through the crowd’s ears, causing many to instinctively cover their ears.
Tian Yi’s body staggered—one step back!
Two steps back!
Just as everyone anticipated the third step, Tian Yi’s foot planted firmly, stopping there. His posture steadied once more.
Had he failed?
“This junior packs quite a punch. Must be a melee class, right? Not bad—I almost lost,” Tian Yi praised.
Gongsun Lianxi didn’t care about winning or losing and replied, “It’s just that your skills surpassed mine.”
“Hahaha, you’ve got a calm temperament. How about another round?”
Tian Yi looked at him with interest.
“Another round?” Gongsun Lianxi hesitated. He had come so close just now; maybe another try would do it.
“Well then…”
“Lianxi, let me go,” Lin Han suddenly stepped forward. All eyes turned to him.
“Lin Han, I’ll take it.”
Honestly, Gongsun Lianxi was a bit reluctant. He had been so close—if given another chance, it might have been different.
Lin Han chuckled lightly. He understood Gongsun Lianxi’s thoughts but saw that the senior had clearly held back on purpose.
Those first two steps back were decisive, yet at the third step, he planted himself firmly, like an immovable mountain.
His intent was to trap Gongsun Lianxi, giving him hope and courage to try again. Moreover, this senior was courteous, without any arrogance, which lowered Gongsun’s guard, leading him straight into the trap!
“Another challenger?”
Tian Yi felt satisfied. Newbies were easy marks. This was already the third victim today.
In the past, getting even one taker every few days was good enough. Not everyone fell for this trick, especially since his rates were high.
Otherwise, no one would come.
If he lowered the price, others might treat his profession like a punching bag, which he couldn’t accept.
“Lianxi, I’ll give it a shot first. You can rest for a bit. If I can’t do it, then you can try again,” Lin Han tried to reason gently. Though Gongsun Lianxi was wealthy and somewhat reckless, he had spent a lot treating them to dinner last night.
He didn’t want Gongsun to be the unlucky loser.
Roommates should help each other.
Gongsun Lianxi wasn’t impulsive. Since Lin Han said so, he stepped aside.
“Be careful. This senior’s technique seems to turn his body into steel—his defense is extremely high. That punch felt like hitting an iron plate.”
Lin Han nodded. “He’s probably a Diamond Warrior class or something similar. Not as strong in raw power as a Warrior, but his defense is several times stronger.”
“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”
“All right, good luck,” Gongsun Lianxi thought. If Lin Han couldn’t break through, he wouldn’t go up again.
Though rich, he wasn’t a fool.
“Not bad, kid—just by watching that first hit, you guessed my class pretty accurately,” Tian Yi said with surprise. He’d been running this stall for a long time, and apart from a few acquaintances, no one had guessed his class even after striking him.
“So, senior, be careful.”