Chapter 98: You've completely ruined the reputation of Liangshan. Please note that the translation is not an exact match to the original text, as it has been translated for better readability and coherence in English.

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The fat guy sat on the bed, his face filled with excitement, waving his fingers randomly and shouting, "Watch me unleash the Six Meridian Divine Sword and release my inner energy." Translated content: The person is excited and demonstrating martial arts moves.
Yao Yuan hurriedly shouted to stop, this is the dormitory, what if you randomly launch and accidentally harm innocent people?
Fatty said with a red face, "Finally my hard training pays off, I feel like I've lost weight recently! I have finally reached the realm of sword cultivation, do you think the teachers will finally agree to let me participate in the national competition at the end of the semester?"
"Hard to say," Yao Yuan shook his head. "As far as I know, there are already six people in our school who have reached this level, but there are only five spots available. And you happen to be the slowest among the six. What do you think?"
Fatty felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head. He sighed and said, "Brother, you have to help me with this favor. Song Xiaoni will definitely go, and the key is that Li Shuang, that pretty boy, will definitely go too. I'm really worried! Can you talk to our teachers for me? You're so close to them."
Yao Yuan shook his head resolutely and said, "Don't even think about it. I disdain taking the backdoor approach. It's not fair to others. Moreover, even if I'm willing to swallow my pride and try to convince Uncle Jiu, do you think someone like him, with that kind of personality, would listen to me?"
The overweight person said dejectedly, "So what should I do? Just watch them fly away together? I'd rather be killed with a sword!"
At this moment, Li Su spoke up, "If you really want to die, I can help."
The fat guy had a look of disbelief and rolled his eyes heavily.
Yao Yuan spoke up, "If you really want to go, there is still a way. After all, the minimum standard for participating in this competition is to release your inner energy. It's not about who reaches it first, but about combat ability. If you train well and defeat that C-level talent, won't it be even more proud to earn a spot based on your own strength?"
Fatso responded enthusiastically to the remark, "That's right! Although I may be a bit slow in cultivating, in my past life, I was one of the heroes of Liangshan. With the spring wind blowing and war drums beating, there is no one I fear when it comes to real combat!"
"Humph," Yao Yuan sneered, saying, "Don't underestimate that C-level player. It is said that he has some skills. Besides, what did you inherit from your previous life? Only the ability to steal? It's useless in a real fight! Are you going to pickpocket people on the competition field?"
Fat guy was not happy when he heard that, "I can still use light tactics!"
"Hehehe," Yao Yuan sneered again, "Even if you run fast, you can't catch up with me. At best, it'll be a draw."
"So, what do you suggest we do?" asked Fatty, looking frustrated.
"Actually, there is a way." Yao Yuan said.
"What's the way? Oh come on, don't keep me waiting now!" Fatty said eagerly.
"It's simple, find someone to practice with! Practicing with others is the fastest and best way to improve practical skills," Yao Yuan answered.
"Who can I practice with?" the chubby guy continued to ask.
"Hehe," Yao Yuan smirked maliciously, "There's a ready solution. Just ask Ling Ling directly, it will definitely skyrocket your abilities. Just look at me, and you'll understand." I: Ling Ling? Who is Ling Ling?
The chubby's face immediately turned black. "Forget it, Yao Yuan is already a mid-level Taoist, and he was so thoroughly defeated before. I'm even more useless. Just a random Spirit Controller could easily knock me down with a sword fueled by qi. What real combat experience?!
Yao Yuan thought for a moment and nodded, "That's true. You are really useless. Why don't you find your cousin, Li Su? He can accompany you in practical combat."
Glancing at Li Su, who was eagerly anticipating the fight, Fat Guy shook his head vigorously and said, "Forget it. My cousin never holds back when he strikes. If he injures me again, I won't be able to compete in the national championship."
"This is not working, that is not working, so what do you want then?" Yao Yuan said impatiently.
Fatty's eyes lit up, and he said with a sleazy look, "Hey, Yao Yuan, what do you think about me going to find Song Xiaoni for some real action?"
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Pangzi thought about it and it is indeed very possible. He couldn't help but feel puzzled. At this moment, Li Su, who was on the side, spoke up, "The answer is simple, right? Since you have excluded everyone else, Li Shuang is the only one left. Just ask him to practice with you."
Without hesitation, the chubby guy replied, "Quick, pull over! I won't go looking for him, he's my love rival!"
Yao Yuan's eyes lit up and he praised Li Su, "Big bro is right! You should definitely go find Li Shuang, especially because he's your love rival. It's said that knowing oneself and the enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles. It's better to understand the enemy's strength first and strategize accordingly!"
Fatty Ming obviously seemed convinced, with a troubled look on his face as he said, "But what if they don't really want to play with me?"
"They will, they will. Li Shuang is a very competitive person, he definitely wants to stand out in this national competition. I reckon he's also worried about not having training partners. You offering yourself up like this, he'll be more than happy!" Yao Yuan said confidently.
“Yao Yuan, you're so damn rude! You were the one who willingly approached me as a deal!” the fatty cursed.
"Fine, you're burning bridges already, bro. I just gave you some advice, and now you're acting like you don't know me!"
"Pfft! It was clearly my cousin who gave me the advice!"
Yao Yuan had a face full of exasperation and ignored the chubby guy.
The chubby guy then spoke again, with a look of nostalgia, saying, "Ah, you know, fate is really amazing. In the past, we used to go to class with the mindset of visiting a graveyard..."
As soon as Fatty said this, he was interrupted. "That's you. I am actually very interested in attending classes. Reading makes people progress, you know!"
Fatty choked for a moment and couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Fine, you're a top student, I can't compare. Hey, things are different now, you know? I never expected it, but I used to go to class with the mindset of visiting a grave, and now I attend classes to study how to fight with things in the grave. Fate can be so magical!"
Li Su nodded solemnly, with a hint of understanding on his face, and said in a simple-minded manner, "What my cousin said makes sense. I never imagined that one day I would have to fight against those ghosts. But I don't mind, I don't care who I fight against. I only believe in one thing, whoever has the bigger fist, their words carry weight!"
Yao Yuan nodded and said to the fat man, "Look at our big brother, that's the kind of spirit a hero from Liangshan should have! Unlike you, who is always staring at other people's wallets or chasing after Song Xiaoni, bringing shame to Liangshan!"