"Miss Lan, have you heard?
In two days, the school will organize a tour for us in batches.
It's a team-building benefit, "Jin Yan said excitedly to Lan Jue, who had just taken a seat behind her desk.
"Tour?"
The number of times that word had appeared in Lan Jue's mind could be counted on one hand. Suddenly hearing her say this, Lan Jue was stunned.
Jin Yan said excitedly, "Yes!
Every year, the school will organize a tour for us teachers.
Depending on the amount of funding, the number of trips varies.
This is the first time this year.
I heard they're going to Planet Taihua, the closest planet to Skyfire.
That's a vacation spot for our Eastern Alliance!
It has the most beautiful beaches and lakes.
When we first developed this planet, it was because of its beauty that our Eastern Alliance Parliament decided not to overdevelop it, but to use it as a tourist attraction.
There are many lush, primeval forests that have yet to be developed, full of mystery.
Our elective teachers have relatively few classes. According to the schedule, we should be the first ones.
We can finally go out and play. "
Lan Jue could only smile in response to Jin Yan's excitement.
Given his current physical condition, he really wasn't suited for long-distance travel.
"Mr.Jin, can we not go on this tour?"
Lan Jue asked in a low voice.
Jin Yan was taken aback. "Of course not.
Although it's a benefit from the school, it's also part of the school's team-building program. All teachers are required to participate unless there are special circumstances.
Why?
Miss Lan, you don't want to go? "
"Oh, not at all.
I'm just a bit busy these days, "Lan Jue said without thinking.
Jin Yan giggled. "There are only two classes a week, and you're still busy?
What gem are you going to talk about tomorrow?
I'm going to sit in. "
Lan Jue smiled. "It's a secret.
You'll find out tomorrow. "
Wang Hongyuan, who was sitting nearby, glanced at Lan Jue.
The corners of his mouth quirked.
There was a hint of disdain in his voice.
Walking out of the office, Lan Jue turned on her communicator and dialed a number.
"Jin Tao, half an hour after lunch, call Tang Xiao and meet me at the usual place."
"Yes, teacher." Jin Tao answered excitedly.
Hearing his tone, Lan Jue couldn't help but be stunned.
This kid really has a craziness!
He had been beaten so badly several times, but the more he suffered, the braver he became.
Jin Tao was indeed very excited. The reason was simple. He could feel that he had improved.
He'd lost count of how many times he'd been beaten and healed by Hua Li. He was physically and mentally exhausted.
But this morning, after waking up, he once again felt that he had improved.
Not only had his Esper Gene talent improved, but his physical reaction and strength had also improved.
That feeling of being rejuvenated.
It instantly made him forget the pain he had experienced before.
Lan Jue's lunch couldn't be more simple: rice and vegetables.
He couldn't be any more vegetarian.
Whenever there was nothing he particularly liked to eat.
He would choose the simplest.
After all, for an Esper at his level, he could directly absorb energy from the air to replenish his body.
Eating was just the most primitive way to replenish his energy.
After lunch, he walked around the academy. Students could be seen everywhere in the academy.
He didn't know why, but in the midst of all that noise, he felt calm and at ease.
He found that he liked the atmosphere in the academy more and more.
It seemed that being an idle teacher wasn't bad.
When he saw Jin Tao and Tang Xiao, he saw different expressions on their faces.
Jin Tao's face was full of excitement and directly greeted him.
Tang Xiao's eyes were a little complicated. There was desire, but also a little fear.
"Teacher.
Why are you here today? "Jin Tao rolled up his sleeves, looking like he couldn't wait to be beaten up again.
"Let's talk for a while." Lan Jue patted Jin Tao's shoulder and walked in the direction of Tang Xiao with him.
For some reason, an inexplicable fear suddenly rose from the bottom of Tang Xiao's heart. Because he suddenly thought, this is the calm before the storm, right?
His teacher was very cool on the inside!
"Talk?
Teacher, can talking improve strength? "
Jin Tao said subconsciously.
Lan Jue slapped his head in annoyance. "What's the hurry?
Don't you know that to do a good job, one must first sharpen his tools? "
Jin Tao rubbed the back of his head, a look of relief appearing in his eyes, as if it was only right and proper for him to be beaten up.
"Tang Xiao, Jin Tao, I'll ask you one last time.
Are you really willing to learn from me?
I can tell you frankly, before today, I haven't completely treated you as my disciples.
But once you become my disciples, the training you will face will be ten times, a hundred times more painful than what you are now, or even worse.
Moreover, I won't guarantee the results of your training.
Everything will depend on your own efforts and your ability to endure. "Lan Jue's tone was serious.
"Teacher, I'm not afraid.
So what if it hurts? As long as I can become stronger, I'm willing to do anything. "Jin Tao said without hesitation." Teacher, don't think that I'm being impulsive.
I've thought it through.
My dad said that there are always a few opportunities in life. If I grasp it, I will succeed. If I don't, I will only be mediocre for the rest of my life.
I don't want to live a mediocre life. I want to become stronger.
Every time I see the superiority in those geniuses' eyes, I can't help but want to beat them up.
I hate those looks of disdain because I'm not talented. I hate those looks of neglect and disdain. "Jin Tao's emotions suddenly became a little agitated.
Lan Jue was still calm. "Then, what happens when you become stronger?"
Jin Tao was slightly stunned by his question. He lowered his head and began to think. "After I become stronger …"
Lan Jue looked at Tang Xiao on the other side. "What about you?
Are you willing to become my disciple? "
Tang Xiao suddenly asked, "Miss Lan, can I ask what level your genetic talent is?"
Lan Jue: "Level Nine."
"Pa!" Tang Xiao punched his left palm with his right fist. "I'm going all out.
Ergou is right. There are only a few rounds of fighting in life. If it's painful, then so be it!
Teacher, I'm willing to learn from you. "
Lan Jue smiled indifferently. "Then answer my question.
What do you want to do when you become stronger? "
"Join the army, of course!" Tang Xiao answered without hesitation.
"That's been my dream ever since I was a kid. It's so cool to be a soldier!
I've never thought of protecting the country or anything like that, but I'm a man who wants to become stronger.
I don't know how strong you'll be when you say I'm strong.
Either way, I'm always chasing after higher realms. Who knows when I'll surpass you.
The army is the best place to sharpen my skills.
My idol is the An Lun Army God! "
"Join the army?" Jin Tao's eyes lit up. "Good!
My father always said I'd be useless, that I'd join the army.
I want to protect the country. Fatty Tang, I'll go with you when the time comes.
Let's see who can kill the most Northern Alliance bastards.
What do you think? "
"Heh heh, I don't think you can do it.
You're such an idiot! "Tang Xiao didn't seem to feel threatened at all.
Lan Jue smirked. "That's not necessarily true. A soldier must advance courageously.
For now, I'll let you two pass.
But in the process of learning from me, if you can't keep up, then there's a chance you'll be eliminated.
If in the future you use my abilities to bully the weak, I'll take them back with my own hands. "
"Good!" The two answered in unison.
Jin Tao asked excitedly. "Teacher, what are you going to teach us today?
I think we improved the most when you beat us for the first time.
Why don't you do it again? "
"Jin Tao," Lan Jue said, "your situation is a bit special. I'll use some extreme methods on you.
Because your innate talent is too poor, if you don't use extreme methods, you will never be able to become an expert.
Extreme methods mean that the pain you'll suffer will far exceed that of Tang Xiao. "
Jin Tao stared blankly for a moment. "Teacher, are you saying that under your extreme methods, I might be able to catch up to Fatty Tang?"
Lan Jue nodded without hesitation.
Jin Tao looked at Tang Xiao with a malicious look. "Then what are you waiting for? I can do it anytime."
Lan Jue said, "If you're willing, go and call your sister.
I have to talk to her because this matter is dangerous for you.
Although it's not life-threatening, if you fail … "Lan Jue stopped.
Tang Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Lan Jue with some surprise and then looked at Jin Tao.
Jin Tao agreed without hesitation and turned to leave.
"Teacher." Tang Xiao looked at Lan Jue with some apprehension.
Lan Jue walked over to a nearby stone bench and sat down. He pointed to a spot beside him.
Tang Xiao also hurried over and sat down next to him.
His plump buttocks occupied more than half of the stone bench's surface area.
"Tang Xiao," Lan Jue said, "your Discipline, the Metal Mutation, is quite impressive. Because of its high level of genetics, it's helped you grow up to a certain degree.
Moreover, according to my observations, perhaps the fact that you've become so fat has played a certain role. It's very likely that your ability will naturally evolve. In other words, if it's stimulated in a reasonable manner, it's possible for you to advance to a level nine genetic talent in the future. "
"Huh?" Tang Xiao, who was a little apprehensive, couldn't help but open his mouth wide.
Lan Jue smiled slightly. "Surprised?"
Tang Xiao nodded.
Lan Jue said, "But what I said just now is also true. You are already over 20 years old. At your current age, if you want to complete the natural evolution of your ability, you will definitely suffer a lot. But if you persist, you will find that it's all worth it."
Tang Xiao tentatively said, "Teacher, then my life won't be in danger, right?"
Tomorrow at 4 pm, asking for monthly votes.
(To be continued …)