Chapter 93: News about Earth

After mixed martial arts class, students of Class F all looked exhausted like eggplants battered by frost. They didn’t even have the strength to ask Yu Jinli, except a certain energetic someone. “Little chestnut, do you know Major General Jiang?” asked Liu Xingye with excitement. He had never thought that this new classmate and new roommate of his had such a powerful background. No wonder he was able to cut in halfway through the term. “Yes.” Yu Jinli nodded. He didn’t think it was a big deal. “How do you get to know him?” Yu Jinli’s answer intrigued Liu Xingye instantly. Standing beside him, Liu Yuansu simply didn’t want to look at Liu Xingye. Who said that only girls gossip? Whoever said that couldn’t have seen Liu Xingye. Yu Jinli thought about Liu Xingye’s question and said: “Mom introduced us.” Actually, he was right to say that for he knew Jiang Mosheng because Qiao Mulan took him to see him and thus he got to know him. Only it didn’t mean that to the ears of Liu Xingye as well as the other students, who all thought that Yu Jinli got to know Jiang Mosheng because of their families were on good terms. That made others even more envious of him, with a hint of jealousy. Sensitive to emotions, Yu Jinli looked back at the students. However, this time, the hint of jealousy he felt had disappeared. Scratching his head, he thought that it was probably just his illusion. Back in the classroom, the exhausted students were all leaning on their desks for a rest. When the bell rang, the teacher for this class came in. Seeing all the students on their seats, she was stunned for a split second, obviously not expecting them to be so obedient. Actually, it wasn’t they were obedient. They just didn’t have the energy to fool around after mixed martial arts. Certainly, the teacher knew nothing about that. “I’m happy to see everyone here waiting to have your next lesson,” said Xu Ling, gratified. Since she had taken over Class F, there had never been a day like today when there was not a single student absent. However, she did see situations where there was not a single student in the classroom. The students didn’t even have the strength to argue. Let the teacher misunderstand. Pleased, Xu Ling became more enthusiastic and motivated when lecturing, displaying the power point she had prepared, and faced the students with a smile. “This course is called Card Forging Theory. I think many of you probably don’t remember it. That’s okay. As long as you start listening from now on, you will soon be able to catch up with the course, so let’s start with the origin of energy card. Who can tell me about it?” Xu Ling looked to the students below expectantly. However, the students were all lying against their desks quietly. None of them took the initiative to raise their hands and only Yu Jinli listened to her carefully. Xu Ling’s eyes met Yu Jinli’s in the air, which relived her of the awkwardness that no one answered her question and brought a smile on her face again. Many teachers had given up on the students of Class F and muddled through in classes. Although Xu Ling knew that the students of Class F were a bit disadvantaged in terms of inner focus and a little mischievous, but they were as good as the students of other classes on other aspects. They just didn’t get enough attention nor instruction. If they did, they would be just as good as students of other classes. Therefore, Xu Ling had never given up on them, but she didn’t know how to get them to be serious at study, which was frustrating. She was very excited to finally see a student listen to her. It was a good start. “Then, Yu Jinli, please answer my question.” She looked at Yu Jinli with encouragement. The origin of energy card was actually known to every student who wanted to become a card forger. She had chosen this simple question in an attempt to interact with the students so that the classroom would be more lively and everyone would enjoy learning more. Yu Jinli was a bit excited when he was called, but after standing up, he realized that he didn’t know... the answer at all. Yu Jinli: ... Xu Ling, who was expecting Yu Jinli’s answer: ... Students of Class F who had their eyes on Yu Jinli: ... A sudden quietness was most devastating. A subtle atmosphere spread slowly through the whole class. “Don’t tell me you don’t know the answer.” Liu Xingye spoke below his breath. Ever since Yu Jinli had become his new roommate, Liu Xingye had voluntarily moved next to him as his deskmate. Yu Jinli looked at Liu Xingye blankly and shook his head honestly. He really didn’t know the answer. Neither Ah Sheng nor Master Kameng had told him about it. Liu Xingye: ... It is common sense, okay? Even a three-year-old knows the answer. Why does Yu Jinli look justifiably confused? Odd. “Well, Mr. Yu is new here. He hasn’t learned any of this course before. It is understandable. Please sit down, Mr. Yu.” Xu Ling coughed slightly and found Yu Jinli an excuse. However, when she spoke of it, she felt heat on her cheeks. “Miss Xu, I know the answer.” A clear voice went up. Hearing that, Xu Ling swallowed her following word to stop the topic. It was the first volunteer to answer her question since she began to teach Class F. Forgetting her idea to skip the question, she permitted that student to answer. “When our home planet Earth entered the Great Interstellar Age, human body changed drastically. Some people had super powers while others had inner focus. However, at that time, the Zerg rampaged through our land. No one discovered how to use these special powers, and we suffered heavy losses. Then, by chance, human discovered a substance that stored energy and those with inner focus could draw in these substances. Those with super powers were able to use these drawings to fight and resist the Zerg. Over time, with research, energy cards became available.” Slowly, Zhou Zixu explained the origin of energy card. With a clear voice and a well-organized speech, it was easy to understand. “Well done, Mr. Zhou.” Seizing the opportunity, Xu Ling was generous with her praise. Zhou Zixu’s chin was slightly raised, like a rooster that had won a fight. Arrogantly, he cast Yu Jinli a glance, who couldn’t come up with an answer, and sat down. At first, he didn’t care to answer this kind of simple question. However, the fact that Yu Jinli couldn’t answer it, allowed him the opportunity to show off. He didn’t understand why Major General Jiang would like someone who couldn’t even answer such a simple question. Yu Jinli listened carefully to his classmate’s answer. Only now did he understand where the energy card had come from. He had a sudden interest in interstellar history, especially the phrase “home planet Earth” which widened his eyes with surprise! It was the first time he heard about earth in this world. He was very excited. Was there an earth in this world as well? Does that mean he isn’t in a different world, but... just another planet? It had been months since he came here. Yu Jinli acquired a basic understanding of this world, knowing that there were many planets here. Although he had never been to other planets, he knew that they did exist, which was completely different from when he was on earth. In his previous world, he only knew that there were different countries, but he had never heard that there were other planets, which was why when he first came here, he thought that he was in another completely different world. But now he heard the word Earth from the people of this world. If it wasn’t class time, he would have rushed out of the classroom to find out more about this world’s Earth from Ah Sheng. If... if the Earth here was the same as the one he was on before, then... did that mean he would see his master shifu and sect-brother again? That thought got him more excited so he completely ignored the following lecture. Having made it to the end of the school day, Liu Xingye was about to ask his two roommates to join him for a meal, when he saw Yu Jinli rush out of the classroom at an unbelievable speed as if there was something terrifying chasing after him. “Why is little chestnut in such a hurry?” Confused, Liu Xingye asked Liu Yuansu. “Probably an emergency.” Liu Yuansu answered as he packed his stuff. “He can tell us about it. We can help him. No need for hurry.” said Liu Xingye at a loss. He put his arm around Liu Yuansu’s neck and spoke again: “Then it’s only you and me to the canteen.” Without any expressions, Liu Yuansu pushed Liu Xingye’s arm away and said: “I’m busy. You are on your own.” Then, he left Liu Xingye behind. Alone, Liu Xingye looked like an abandoned woman. “You are hearless. Both of you!” Liu Xingye hugged himself tightly grudgingly. Since no one went to the canteen with him, he was going to eat as much as he could, and ate their share! As a result, he was extremely full. Even the walk back to the dormitory was incredibly difficult. But let’s leave him behind for now. Yu Jinli remained in a state of excitement ever since he heard the word Earth. However, only after he rushed out of the classroom in a huff did he realize that he had no idea where to find Jiang Mosheng. After standing there dazed for a moment, his smart watch suddenly sounded, signaling that he had a video call coming in. When he entered the video call and saw that familiar person, a big smile appeared on his face and he hurriedly asked, “Ah Sheng, where are you now? I’m coming to you.” When Jiang Mosheng saw Yu Jinli, the smile on his face became softer as he said, “I’m under the teaching building.” Yu Jinli didn’t even have time for another word and rushed downstairs. He really wanted to know if this Earth was the one he knew.