Simulated Star Iron: Miracles are yours, death is mine

[26 years remaining until the Third Bountiful People's War]

At nine years old, you entered the Central Military University of the Immortal Boat Alliance. The vast majority of people around you were Immortal Boat Longevity Seeds, many of whom were one or two hundred years old.

At nine years old, you stood out among them, both in age and height.

Your classmates are still quite resentful of you, feeling that you have an undeserved reputation.

[Suddenly, unseen currents began to converge and then surge to the surface.]

Immortal Boat Alliance Central Military University Library

A fox-person student approached and asked, "Are you Lin Yuan, General Yue Yu's student? Are you nine years old?"

"Yes, what's wrong?" Lin Yuan flipped through his textbook, showing no emotion whatsoever.

After saying that, he sketched on the draft paper with a pen: "Strange data, let's calculate it again."

The student crossed his arms, looking eager to try: "It's nothing, we just want to spar with you."

Lin Yuan didn't even look up: "No, I'm busy."

After saying that, he drew a big X on the data he had just obtained.

"Are you scared, Lin Yuan?" The person emphasized the word "scared," as if afraid Lin Yuan wouldn't hear him.

"Ah."

Lin Yuan snorted coldly, raised his head and looked around. Several people nearby were also looking in his direction.

Before his sword heart, these people were like impurities in crystal.

Tiny yet conspicuous.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and the people seemed to be frightened, turning their heads away, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Six people, Fox-person, plus you, that makes seven." Lin Yuan's lips curled up slightly. "Everyone, come out. Together you're all 1,500 years old."

"You're not getting any younger, why are you still so shy and hesitant, afraid to face people?"

The sound was soft, but it was very imposing.

Those people became even more silent, none of them daring to stand up, instead choosing to sit in chairs and pretend to be reading.

Seeing their expressions, Lin Yuan's smile widened: "It seems your companions aren't as brave as you."

"You rabble, military academy students, can't even stand together; you'd be nothing more than rations on the battlefield."

“Lin Yuan, don’t say such harsh things.” Upon hearing this, a member of the Ming Clan stood up, his face turning ashen, and said coldly.

Lin Yuan remained calm, as if discussing a trivial matter: "Lies don't hurt people, but the truth does."

"you!"

"What? Am I right?"

A fox-woman, somewhat out of control, stepped forward and shouted, "Whose food is this? Who are you calling food?! Who are you calling food?!"

The floor they were on was sparsely populated and located in a secluded corner, so for a time no one noticed the commotion.

The others could no longer contain themselves and stood up one after another:

"There's no need to waste words. The Cloud Cavalry's prestige is earned through battle. If you're truly formidable, why not have a contest with us?"

"All we want is a friendly spar, Lin Yuan, are you afraid?"

"There is an arena in the school, Lin Yuan, where you and I can compete fairly, and the school also encourages students to compete with each other."

"Yes, we can have a discussion with university professors as witnesses."

Lin Yuan sneered as he looked at these people who were much taller than him:

"It seems I can't avoid this battle today?"

"Hmph, it's just a friendly spar, we didn't force you," said the fox-man who had started.

Their plan was that if Lin Yuan refused to fight, they would have achieved their goal and could then tell the outside world that Lin Yuan was cowardly.

"Then what will you give me in return?"

The group was stunned: "What?"

Isn't this supposed to be a friendly competition? Why does it sound like I have to pay for it?

"You guys don't actually think sparring with me is free, do you?" Lin Yuan asked with a surprised look and a hint of disdain. "You want to get something for free? Forget it."

After saying that, he put the book into his bag, then tore off the draft paper in front of them and threw it into the trash can.

"This crumpled piece of paper is a small piece of trash, while there are seven large pieces of trash around me."

Lin Yuan slung his backpack over his shoulder and, seeing the hesitant looks on the faces of those people, revealed a compassionate expression.

"The world is going to the dogs; people are actually trying to get something for free."

They don't even spare a child like me.

The average quality of the younger generation in Yaoqing has been dragged down like this.

"Wait! Name your price!" one of them angrily stopped Lin Yuan. "Don't try to pressure us with those ridiculous moralistic pronouncements."

Lin Yuan immediately extended his hand and said, "Two hundred thousand patrol arrows, no credits required. I'll spar with you whenever you give me the money."

If the fish bites the bait, then he should naturally reel in the line.

"So expensive?" someone hesitated.

Lin Yuan didn't hesitate and immediately quickened his pace: "Fine then, anyway, it's not me who wants to spar, it's you who are begging me."

If you are really poor, you can also go to the company's shareholder heir.

He's someone I defeated, so he should get a discount.

The fox-man in the lead panicked: "No, we seven will chip in for you... Ah Zi, contact that person and have him send us the money."

Lin Yuan immediately put on a bright smile: "No problem, let's go to the arena now."

But he secretly noted down the unusual behavior of these people.

There are clearly more people behind this, fueling the flames.

Lin Yuan was even more curious about what they were after.

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after an hour

Several teachers responsible for maintaining order in the arena rushed over upon hearing the news and said:

"Lin Yuan, calm down!"

"The school allows unilateral refusal of sparring. You absolutely mustn't act impulsively."

"Yes, you're still young, there's no need for you to do these things."

The teachers were sweating profusely.

The person before me is General Yueyu's beloved disciple, and is also known by the Marshal as the Twin Stars of Yaoqing.

If anything happens to him, not only will their own careers be affected, but the university president will also be implicated.

I'm afraid I'll be stripped down from head to toe.

What exactly is Lin Yuan up to?

Why did I agree to spar with these people?!

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Teachers, there's no need to worry. I was just sparring with these seven students. They are not in any danger."

Besides, they've already transferred the money to me, so I can't refuse.

Two hundred thousand arrows—that can supplement my family's income.

The teachers were all embarrassed. What on earth are you doing, bro?

What do you mean by "they won't be in any danger"? We're worried about your safety!

And you also need to subsidize your household expenses?

The allowance General Yueyu gives you each month is probably enough to buy a top-of-the-line supercar, the Starship.

Just as the teachers were completely bewildered, those people spoke up.

"Look, teachers, you all saw it. Lin Yuan did it voluntarily."

The female fox-person named Azi, who was also incredibly excited when called "rations," held up the agreement:

"We've all signed, let's go on stage."

We won't bully you. Which of us would you like to fight one-on-one first?

Lin Yuan leaped onto the arena, gripped the scabbard of [Refraction], and flashed an innocent smile at the crowd:

"I can take on all seven of you by myself. Come on, I'm in a hurry."