Chapter 114: Uncle Security Guard, May I Ask for Directions?

The campus was bustling with activity—examinees, onlookers, and curious children crowded the grounds. Several burly security guards stood at intersections along the campus roads, occasionally directing newcomers to the First Official School.

He Chong scanned his surroundings, eager to see what kind of environment his future school offered. Just then, another young man blocked his path.

“Well, if it isn’t He Chong! Only nine people brought along? That’s quite the impressive squad you’ve got there!” The young man’s tone was sharp, clearly antagonistic. “Your Xinggong Children’s School really is something, securing so many spots for the entrance exam. I’m genuinely impressed.”

Seeing this young man, He Chong’s face twitched with anger, veins bulging as he snapped, “Gong Tengfei, don’t get cocky. The county-level exam is just around the corner. If you’ve got the guts, let’s settle this at the exam!”

“Afraid of a trash-talking nobody like you? Just wait, I’m going to clean your clock!” Gong Tengfei sneered.

Both Gong Tengfei and He Chong hailed from Muyuan District and were somewhat well-known figures. Being the same age, they had even debuted together under the moniker “Soaring Together.” Yet, their rivalry had deepened through numerous competitions, leaving a bitter grudge that surfaced every time they met.

However, He Chong’s wit was no match for Gong Tengfei’s sharp tongue; within moments, he was silenced by the barrage of insults. Fortunately, a security guard’s sharp reprimand restored order, and the two knew better than to cause a scene here. With grumbles of frustration, they each turned away with their groups.

He Chong’s core followers remained composed, but several others were left speechless. They had never imagined that the formidable and commanding Brother Chong would be so thoroughly outmatched outside the school gates.

“Listen up, all of you. When we get back, keep your mouths shut. Don’t blabber about anything!” one of He Chong’s bespectacled lieutenants snapped coldly. “You all know Shi Tiexin, right? If you can’t control your tongues, you’ll end up like him!”

The students immediately went silent, their faces pale.

They had all heard the rumors: Shi Tiexin had refused to bow to He Chong’s demands and was ambushed and beaten by He Chong’s men. The worst part was that after the brutal assault, someone had deliberately dumped the unconscious Shi Tiexin outside the Central Hospital in the Upper City—a place infamous for exorbitant fees. As an orphan without medical insurance, Shi Tiexin was now forced to toil as a laborer to repay debts.

Not only had he failed the county exam, but he was also saddled with heavy debts. Failure to repay would damage his credit rating, making life an uphill struggle everywhere, possibly even leading to enforced collection. In short, Shi Tiexin was doomed—not just for this exam but potentially for life, burdened by this deep pit for years to come.

This scheme was truly poisonous.

And the mastermind behind it was none other than Wang Jiaxu, the bespectacled man by He Chong’s side.

Hearing Wang Jiaxu mention the incident, He Chong’s expression brightened. Annoying rivals existed everywhere, but in the end, he would deal with them one by one.

“Xiaoxu, you still need to keep practicing your rhetoric,” He Chong instructed. “Forget everything else—just secure the student status first, then focus on honing your oratory skills to the fourth level. When I return to the group, I’ll need someone who can write and speak well. Got it?”

“I understand, I understand! Thanks for your guidance, Brother Chong!” Wang Jiaxu was ecstatic at the prospect of being groomed as a trusted aide. To prove his worth, he immediately offered another ruthless plan. “Brother Chong, once the county exam is over, Shi Tiexin will be at his wit’s end. Then we can send someone to the orphanage to pick out a candidate, bring them into the group, and work our magic. You can take your revenge however you like!”

He Chong nodded in approval.

Regardless of cultivation levels, Shi Tiexin once had the right to observe the county exam, but now that was impossible. He hadn’t appeared on campus for several days, and with a little effort from He Chong, the matter was settled.

After all, this was a school for the privileged—how could it favor outsiders?

Without observing the county exam, how could a lowly commoner like Shi Tiexin understand its intricacies? Caught unprepared, failure was inevitable.

Ha! I will make everyone see Wang Jiaxu and know that those who follow me prosper!

I will make everyone see Shi Tiexin and know that those who oppose me perish!

As for that Gong Tengfei brat—hmpf, he’ll be dealt with in due time.

He Chong strode away triumphantly with his group. Among them, only “Brother Gu” suddenly flashed a sharp glance toward a distant spot before quickly returning to his calm, smiling demeanor, following He Chong like a shadow.

His gaze fell upon a tall figure standing with chest out and head held high, legs apart in a commanding stance.

This man was tall and sturdy, his muscular back clearly defined. Over two meters in height, he resembled a small giant. However, since all the selected bearers of the Xiong’an Security were tall—most around two meters—he didn’t stand out much.

It was Shi Tiexin.

Shi Tiexin looked at the crowd before him and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

What a sight—truly eye-opening. He had never imagined so many people with such profound cultivation. On both sides, boys and girls alike, each radiated vitality and spiritual brilliance. Especially those registered for the county exam, whose confident aura was utterly captivating.

Shi Tiexin roughly estimated that over two thousand people were participating in the exam.

Two thousand experts, each at least at the third level of the Six Great Heart Techniques, filling Shi Tiexin’s heart with awe. Though he himself was highly cultivated, he had never seen such a large, densely packed assembly of peers before.

Peers, indeed!

“Uncle…”

Someone was calling out?

“Uncle…”

Who could it be? Surely not him—everyone allowed into this campus was his age.

“Uncle…”

Huh? Why was his shirt on his back suddenly tugged?

Damn it, could this “uncle” be referring to me?

Who is this? Where do I even look like an “uncle”?

Shi Tiexin swiftly twisted around to look—no one was there. Looking left and right—still no one.

“Uncle, over here!”

The voice came from below.

Shi Tiexin looked down and immediately saw something very noticeable—a large, round… bosom.

No, no, no! I’m not—I’m not a pervert! I just couldn’t help but notice that student ID badge on her chest was… well, it was prominent and…

“Uncle, I want to ask for directions.”

The words snapped Shi Tiexin back to composure. The speaker was actually a girl barely reaching 1.6 meters tall—a stature pitifully short by today’s standards. She was quite cute, with big eyes and a pert nose—a truly lovely young woman.

It was a pity about her height… sigh, my heart aches.

Still, her body proportions were quite good. Though her overall height dragged her down, her legs were proportionally long; below the neck came the chest, below that the waist, then the legs—basically in that order. Hmm? Come to think of it, everyone seems to have that same layout! What a poor description.

Forget it—since you’re so adorable, I won’t mind you calling me “uncle.”

“Miss,” Shi Tiexin said earnestly, “I’m still quite young—not an uncle.”

“Oh? Sorry, sorry, I didn’t realize!”

The way this cute, curvy girl spoke was truly endearing…