Rebirth of the Thief Who Roamed The World - Chapter 338

Chapter 338

Chapter 338 – Exam

Huahai University’s Affiliated High School was bustling with activity today, with many unfamiliar faces walking around campus . Students from the various high schools in the region all flocked here to participate in the Top Military Academy’s enrollment exam .

As humanity continued expanding outward towards the stars, the importance of fostering the new generation became increasingly clear . Anyone who could enter the Top Military Academy would be recognized by the government as a rare talent . Their status in society would be elevated, and they would receive special protections .

The Top Military Academy offered many courses also available in other universities, but with a focus on military affairs, science, and technology . Its position in the nation was unshakeable after producing many senior government officials . It wasn’t mandatory for graduates to join the military, and just the prestige of being an alumni made many things in life much more convenient and straightforward .

Three girls were chattering near the underground parking lot entrance . They were students of Class 3, the same as Nie Yan and Xie Yao .

“I heard Liu Ze drives a Nisu . Don’t those cost like ¥2,000,000?”

“Who knew Liu Ze’s family was so rich?”

Expressions of envy surfaced on their faces . At this moment, one of the girls happened to catch a glimpse of Nie Yan stepping out of his Thrawn . She rubbed her eyes in disbelief . Even the cheapest model cost more than ¥20,000,000!

Just at this moment, an even more conspicuous car drove into the parking lot . With a sleek design resembling a fierce beast, it was the Taiga Black! The eyes of the girls widened in shock .

Isn’t that Tang Yao’s car? Nie Yan mused when the Taiga Black parked right next to his Thrawn .

As if to answer his question, Tang Yao got out of the car .

“Tang Yao, you came too?” Nie Yan asked .

“I was forced to by my old man . He told me if I can get into the Top Military Academy, he’ll help me out from behind the scenes and have a good job lined up for me when I graduate,” Tang Yao replied, shrugging his shoulders in a helpless manner . He took advantage of this opportunity to take out his father’s Taiga Black for a spin .

Nie Yan nodded in understanding . Tang Yao wasn’t someone who spoke without thinking . His father really did possess this bit of ability . Sadly, his father was a businessman . At the end of the day, the status of a businessman could never compare with that of a government official . This was why his father wished for him to enter the Top Military Academy, making him the first to do so in their family .

“Let’s go . ”

Nie Yan and Tang Yao chatted while making their way to the elevator .

“Isn’t that Nie Yan from our class?”

“Who’s the fatty next to him?”

“No clue . ”

“He was driving a Taiga Black . He must be really rich . There’s only a handful of students in our school who can afford one . ”

The eyes of the three girls followed Nie Yan and Tang Yao until their figures disappeared behind the elevator doors .

“That Nie Yan is pretty low-key . He rarely ever talks . Who knew he drove a Thrawn . ”

“Too bad he only has eyes for Xie Yao,” the taller of the girls said in an envious tone .

“I wonder who the fatty beside him is . ”

“I didn’t recognize him . Maybe we have a chance . ”

Nie Yan and Tang Yao seperated after passing through a long corridor since the exam area for students from other schools was held in a different area . Nie Yan swiped his identification card through the ID scanner to receive an examination number, then walked into the exam hall for Huahuai High School students . There were roughly 600 people inside .

Nie Yan looked around and found Xie Yao, Xia Ling, Zhai Hao, and his other classmates gathered off in a corner . There was also the unpleasant face of Liu Rui among them .

Xia Ling and Zhai Hao stood between Liu Rui and Xie Yao to stop him from pestering her .

Nie Yan suddenly felt this couple was too lovely .

Xie Yao appeared to be anxiously waiting for someone . A smile immediately surfaced on her face when she spotted Nie Yan walking over .

“You’re finally here! I was just about to give you a call,” Xie Yao cheerfully greeted .

Liu Rui’s face darkened after seeing Xie Yao’s expression turn bright . He balled his hands into a fist . He hated Nie Yan, wishing for nothing more than to beat him up . However, their match was still fresh in his mind . It had planted a deep seed of fear in his heart, and he simply couldn’t muster up the courage to confront him .

Nie Yan nodded at Xie Yao, then turned to Liu Rui with a friendly smile . “Oh! Liu Rui, you’re back! I’m truly sorry about what happened last time . I really thought you could handle that simple kick, but I ended up injuring you heavily instead . ” He appeared quite sincere . Those who didn’t know him might actually believe he was genuinely remorseful .

Liu Rui subconsciously took a step back before recalling they weren’t in the fighting ring . “It’s nothing . I’m fine now . ” He awkwardly chuckled with an ugly expression on his face . He inwardly gnashed his teeth in anger . Nie Yan’s words pierced his heart like daggers .

Nie Yan wrapped his arm around Liu Rui’s neck and patted his chest . “Haha! You’re right! We’re all in the same class . We can’t take such trivial things to heart . ”

Trivial? Is that what you call trivial, hospitalizing me for weeks? Liu Rui felt his blood roil at the heavy pats to his chest . He wanted to cuss Nie Yan out . But with Xie Yao and his other classmates present, it wouldn’t look good for him if he turned hostile out of nowhere . He forced a smile on his face with great difficulty . “No problem . I’ve already put it behind me . It’s my turn for the examination, I’ve got to go . I’ll see you guys later . ”

Lui Rui pushed Nie Yan aside and hurried over to the examination area .

Nie Yan’s lips cracked into a mischievous smile . Xie Yao looked at him with a hint of admonishment . How could she not see through his actions? However, she detested Liu Rui, so she didn’t speak up .

Nie Yan, Xie Yao, Zhai Hao, Xia Ling, and their other classmates continued chatting .

A while later, Nie Yan and Xie Yao looked over toward the examination area . Liu Rui was starting his exam . His results were posted up in real time for all participants to see .

Each of these results far exceeded the Top Military Academy’s standards, causing the surrounding students to exclaim in shock .

“That’s the strongest student in Class 3, Liu Rui . I heard he can compete with Class 7’s Zhao Long . Amazing, he’ll surely make it into the Top Military Academy . ”

“I heard the new transfer student in Class 3 is even stronger than Liu Rui . ”

“No way, right? That can’t be true . ”

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Liu Rui had endured a bit of hardship ever since his defeat to Nie Yan, using the best nutritional supplements and rigorously training every day . As a result, he rapidly improved in many areas .

Nie Yan and the others overheard these discussions . Zhai Hao walked up to Nie Yan and patted him on the shoulder . “Brother, when it’s your turn, give it your all . I’m confident you’re stronger than Liu Rui . ” Even though he knew Nie Yan was strong, so much so that he could defeat Liu Rui with a single kick, he didn’t know to what extent .

Liu Rui’s performance was a bit surprising . He was much stronger than in the past .

Nie Yan simply smiled, not bothering to waste words on that performance . Liu Rui’s results were like child’s play in his eyes .

Before long, it was Xie Yao’s turn . Her results lacked far behind Liu Rui’s . But as a girl, she had already passed the Top Military Academy’s standards . The academic portion of the exam would also be a piece of cake for her .

Zhai Hao and Xia Ling both went to take their exams . Nie Yan and Xie Yao were left chatting together when several voices entered their ears .

“There’s no point in waiting to see the remaining results . No one can beat Liu Rui’s . ”

“Right, each one after is more disappointing than the one before . ”

These students were intentionally speaking loudly . Liu Rui glanced over at Xie Yao from the other side of the exam hall . Since Nie Yan was there, he didn’t dare to approach .

Xie Yao frowned when she heard their words .

“It’s my turn . I’m going up . If I beat Liu Rui, you should give me a reward,” Nie Yan said with a playful smile .

“A-a reward? What kind?” Xie Yao asked with a hint of nervousness . Nie Yan’s smile caused her heartbeat to speed up .

Nie Yan’s words were a bit vague . He simply laughed and headed for the examination area .

Only then did Liu Rui dare to approach Xie Yao . “It’s Nie Yan’s turn? I hope he does well . ” But in reality, he was waiting with giddy anticipation for Nie Yan to fail .

“Mhm,” Xie Yao gave a curt reply, then turned away to find her friends .

“My results weren’t that great today . I would’ve done even better if I was in peak condition . Xie Yao, are you entering the Top Military Academy too? We’ll be fellow students, then,” Liu Rui said while trying to gauge Xie Yao’s reaction .

Xie Yao gazed at the examination area with a hint of impatience . Liu Rui was just asking to be rebuffed .

Nie Yan walked into the examination room and was greeted by a familiar scene . He had taken this same exam in his past life and failed miserably . According to his memory, both Xie Yao and Liu Rui would enter the Top Military Academy . How could he not go!?

Nie Yan glanced at the punching bag in front of him . It was loaded with sensors that could detect the minutest changes in force .

Nie Yan took up a stance and breathed in deeply . “Hah!” His fist heavily struck the punching bag, causing it to fly up in the air as a loud pah reverberated through the exam hall .

The number on the screen immediately created a huge disturbance .

“What the hell? Impossible! The machine has to be broken, right?”

“Yeah, the machine is definitely broken . How can such a result be real!?”

Never once had a high schooler’s punch force reached such a frightening level .

A slim exam proctor walked up to inspect the machine . When he confirmed it wasn’t broken, he looked up at Nie Yan in shock . He signalled the other proctors to continue with the examination .

The machine wasn’t broken . Nie Yan’s punch force of 511 . 3 kg was a valid result .

Another commotion occured .

“Shit, who is that freak?”

“I think he’s the new transfer student in Class 3, Nie Yan . ”

“I heard he sent Liu Rui flying with a single kick and hospitalized him for weeks . ”

“Did something like that happen?”

“What a terrifying fellow . With a punch force like that, he can compete professionally!”

“Keep watching . Let’s see how he does in the other tests . ”