A Unique Arrangement

The Yuan-Replenishing Pill, developed by Deep Space Pharmaceuticals, was a medication that could restore a significant amount of force to those who had depleted their force reserves. Typically, only the military was authorized to purchase it. However, some resourceful Awakened individuals or wealthy bigshots could also acquire it.

"This thing sells for $500,000 per pill on the black market," Danny, young and with a sharp business mind, mumbled to himself. Those nearby had their eyes brighten as well. Despite their affluent backgrounds, J City was, after all, a city on the fringes. Even with their privileged families, there were still limitations.

"It's provided by the school, and we'll have it for the next five days. If you want it, you've got to run laps," William waved his hand, seeming uninterested in saying more.

In addition to the Yuan-Replenishing Pill, there were also the Yuan-Increasing Pills. While not as precious as the former, they were still valued at $50,000 per pill. Although running laps seemed a bit dull, the rewards were tangible. Although a few students hesitated, many quickly joined the competition.

"Hehe, just now you were complaining to me, and now you've already run half a lap, right?" one student teased.

"Huh? No, I'm just casually jogging," Bobby awkwardly explained.

"Just you wait!" Other students all rushed forward almost simultaneously, afraid of falling behind.

the students began to run laps, while William opened the camera on his phone to record the scene, sending it to Principal Angus.

"William, didn't you say you were going to give the Yuan-Replenishing Pills to Clark, Louisa, and the others privately? Why did you organize a competition?" Angus chuckled and shook his head.

These five Yuan-Replenishing Pills were actually prepared for the top-ranked students like Clark. Among the entire grade, they were the most likely to break through the 100-force threshold. But William had always favored fairness, so he gave other students a chance to compete.

Angus knew well that these students lacked regular exercise and didn't have many opportunities for adventures. Although this special training seemed foolish, in order to become Awakened, they had to undergo these processes of pushing their limits.

"Moreover, those Yuan-Replenishing Pills will ultimately go to Clark and Louisa," William gazed at the two figures on the field. Clark and Louisa were both standouts with force values surpassing 100-force .

These Yuan-Replenishing Pills were essentially reserved for them. To adapt to today's training, William used them as incentives for others. Although 100 was a watershed, no one in the elite class could compare with them in terms of physical fitness and body condition. Angus understood this as well, so he wasn't worried about the rewards being snatched away by others.

At this moment, on the 400-meter field, 30 people were running nervously, pressing against each other, shoulders brushing shoulders. Despite differences in force values, they had only just begun, so everyone's stamina was more or less the same.

An hour later, rumors began to spread.

"Did you hear? The elite class is running laps on the field!"

"Really? Is this what they call special training?"

"That's right, they've been running for almost an hour."

The students were curious about the elite class, and they leaned against the railing of the teaching building to watch. Someone commented, "As expected, Clark is in the lead."

Louisa and Clark were leading the pack; their pace, although not particularly fast, maintained a distance of about ten meters from those behind them. This brought hope to many. The ten-meter gap just required a little extra effort to sprint and maybe catch up in the end.

"It's like boiling a frog in water." Sitting to the side, William couldn't help putting down the stalk in his mouth. Louisa and Clark's capabilities far exceeded their current pace. If they accelerated, they could still endure.

However, this strategy wasn't in line with William's intentions. He had initially wanted to use some methods to stimulate the students behind, causing them to falter and then surge forward. However, suddenly came an ear-piercing sound.

"Phew~~~ Phuphuphuphuphuphu!" A booming sound followed by a long and sharp noise, as if a balloon were leaking air. William's face turned pale; he saw a faint yellow smoke rising among the crowd, and then...

"Damn it, Bernard, are you even human? Your fart almost killed me!" Someone complained frantically.

"Cough, cough, I'm suffocating!"

"What did you eat last night?"

This voice came from Bernard, who was grinning ear to ear. He had previously been the chubby boy who doubted William, but now he was radiating happiness.

"I had pickled cabbage last night. Finally got that gas out."

This unexpected situation was like tossing a stone into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples. Over a dozen students covered their faces and ran away, surpassing Louisa and Clark in a flash.

"Well done!" William's eyes lit up; this was precisely the effect he wanted. Although Clark and Louisa didn't smell anything unusual, in order to maintain their lead, they were forced to speed up, causing the entire group to quicken their pace.

However, William's smile didn't last long, as the yellow smoke was carried by the northern wind and drifted over, enveloping him.His face suddenly turned purple, and he too experienced the foul odor.

"Did this guy eat feces? Why is it so stinky!" William couldn't help but curse.

On the corridor railing of the teaching building, the students were already laughing uncontrollably. Their anticipation for this special training was gradually diminishing. After the chaos subsided, the formation returned to normal, and now six people were tied for the lead. Surprisingly, Duke was among them.

William glanced at his watch; there was still one hour and thirty-three minutes left. 

"This guy seems pretty competitive."

William shot a glance at Duke. He didn't know much about Duke, only what he had heard from Principal Angus during a conversation earlier. He felt that if talents like Duke had been discovered earlier, it would have been great.