The Newcomer's Fame

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Author: Dali Bao

Translator: MythicWeaver

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Su Hao quickly became famous among the new students. Everyone knew that a genius named Wu Xiangwu had emerged.

Not only the new students but also the teachers at the academy heard about this name and the deeds of fighting for first place in the training ground. What they found most amusing was that Jin Datong, usually regarded as the warden by the new students, actually lost his composure in front of this new student.

All the teachers were eagerly anticipating this new student's performance.

But for Su Hao, how big of a deal was this? He just wanted to get his money; everything else was irrelevant.

He wasn't disappointed. The day after the class division ended, Su Hao received his ten gold coins under everyone's gaze, instantly transforming from poor to wealthy. He tore up the IOU on the spot, while Jin Datong remained silent throughout.

Only then did he notice which class and which teacher he was assigned to.

Su Hao was placed in Class Eight, with a bald, burly man named Liu Changle, known as Bald Old Liu, as the class teacher. The two scars on his face made his smile appear ferocious and menacing.

There were no familiar faces in the class; even Little Fatty and He Qingqing were assigned to different classes, though Su Hao didn't know which ones.

Su Hao glanced around. Everyone in the class looked at him with a mix of awe and fear, as if he were a rare panda they wanted to approach but were afraid of being scratched or bitten.

Su Hao secretly mocked them and then ignored them, thinking they were just a bunch of kids. If they dared to provoke him, he'd find a chance to beat them all up.

Bald Old Liu took Su Hao and the others aside and first gave a brief self-introduction.

Then he formally said, "Your task is simple: train, endless training. You will learn hand-to-hand combat, the use and maintenance of knives, spears, hammers, shields, wilderness survival, and most importantly, actual combat..."

Bald Old Liu introduced the students' daily routines in a slow and powerful voice.

"Now, the first step of our training is simple - running!"

"What? Running again?" The experience of almost dying from running the day before was unforgettable for everyone.

Bald Old Liu said seriously, "Of course, based on yesterday's performance, except for Wu Xiangwu, the rest of you are unqualified. A strong physique and endurance are prerequisites for becoming a strong warrior. So, when you can all easily run 20 laps, we can move on to the next project."

A student then asked, "Teacher Liu, does Wu Xiangwu need to run?"

Bald Old Liu immediately turned his gaze to Su Hao and said unequivocally, "No one is special."

Su Hao first nodded to Old Liu and then walked toward the student who asked the question, asking, "What's your name?"

The student, panicking, stammered, "My name is Rong Guming, what do you want?"

Su Hao nodded and said, "Okay, Rong Guming, I want you to remember not to worry about my affairs."

After speaking, he punched Rong Guming, knocking out two teeth, which flew out with blood.

Rong Guming didn't even have time to cry out before fainting on the ground.

The other students jumped in shock, terrified by Su Hao's brutality. Even Bald Old Liu twitched at the corners of his eyes and couldn't help rubbing his bald head.

Despite his fierce appearance, Bald Old Liu was actually one of the more honest and strict teachers among the eight. He knew why Su Hao was assigned to his class. Other teachers found students like Su Hao troublesome and didn't want to accept him, so they pushed him to Bald Old Liu.

He thought that students should be treated equally and didn't understand why Su Hao was considered troublesome. So, he readily agreed to take him. Now, he realized how naive he was.

Who had ever seen someone knock out a classmate upon first meeting?

Su Hao looked around and shouted, "Let me say it again, don't worry about my affairs! Do you understand?"

Someone immediately hid behind others and reluctantly said, "He just said something, why hit him? Isn't that right, everyone?"

Su Hao was confused and asked, "Shouldn't I hit people?"

Seeing Su Hao not moving, the others immediately began to clamour, "Yeah, why hit people?" "No matter how strong you are, you can't do whatever you want!" "So what if you're strong, there are more than forty of us, should we be afraid of you?"

Su Hao remembered all the students who spoke up and smiled. He was waiting for this opportunity to use a thunderous approach to reduce a lot of trouble!

He glanced at Bald Old Liu, who was watching with his arms crossed and no reaction, and felt relieved.

He walked towards the freckled boy who had spoken first.

The freckled boy, thinking of Rong Guming's fate, felt weak in the legs, but his pride as a man could not be challenged. He forced himself to say to the others, "Everyone, let's attack together. No matter how strong he is, we are all martial artists. If we each give him one kick, we can still beat him. Otherwise, he will think he's our master."

This statement immediately ignited the others.

They had all been practicing martial arts since childhood; who wasn't toughened by punches and kicks? The least they feared was fighting. With over forty people, how could they not beat one person? Ridiculous!

"Beat him!"

"Everyone, attack!"

With the shout, someone started moving, and once one person began, others followed, rushing towards Su Hao.

Su Hao smiled and said nothing more, ready to fight them all.

Thus, a one-sided brawl broke out in the training ground, attracting the attention of students from other classes.

Su Hao, like a human beast, knocked back everyone who approached him within two meters. They didn't even see how they were hit before flying backward, crashing to the ground and unable to get up.

"Ah~" "Ouch~"

Some who were hit couldn't get up in time and were hit again by others flying toward them, rolling into a ball.

In just a few moments, except for a few silent girls, everyone else was knocked down by Su Hao.

A few clever boys, seeing the situation, voluntarily lay on the ground but still couldn't escape Su Hao's powerful kicks, being sent flying.

Some more resilient students, who could get up after being hit, were immediately struck down again by Su Hao.

Soon, no one dared to get up, lying on the ground holding their injuries and groaning.

Some even cried loudly, looking helplessly at Bald Old Liu for help.

At this point, Bald Old Liu stepped in and said seriously to Su Hao, "Wu Xiangwu, stop."

Su Hao obediently nodded and said, "Okay, Teacher Liu."

He must respect the teacher.

Bald Old Liu said to the others, "Stop lying down, get up quickly!"

The others dared not get up, looking fearfully at Su Hao.

Su Hao glared and said coldly, "Didn't you hear Teacher Liu?"

The students, angry but afraid, got up obediently.

Only Rong Guming remained on the ground.

"It seems someone is deaf and needs me to help fix it." Su Hao walked slowly toward Rong Guming.

Rong Guming scrambled to his feet, trying to hide.

But Su Hao wouldn't let him go. With a step, he instantly appeared beside Rong Guming and kicked him.

"Ah!"

Rong Guming screamed, flying a few meters and rolling on the ground, crying in pain.

Su Hao said coldly, "Since you're not deaf, how dare you not listen to Teacher Liu? You deserve a beating!"

Everyone gasped.

This guy was so ruthless.

Bald Old Liu clapped his hands and said, "Alright, this farce ends here. Now, go run."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone started running, competing to be first.

Su Hao smiled and followed.

Bald Old Liu wiped his head and said in amazement, "Isn't this great?"