NABC Chapter 38: The Grade-Level Competition Ends
Chapter 38: The Grade-Level Competition Ends
After Wang Fugui left, Xuan Mingtian continued his "lying down" mode.
Twenty minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and the grade competition was over. Fortunately, Wang Fugui did not challenge Xiao Gang and Binzai, otherwise he would have had to break the rules.
At this moment, the principal spoke up: "Dear students, the first-grade competition has come to a successful conclusion. I am very pleased with your performance. You are not only stronger than last year's students, but you also made good use of the venue to win. Now, let's announce the rankings."
After the principal finished speaking, wails and cheers echoed throughout the training ground. The principal's lips twitched as he watched the students' reaction, because Xuan Mingtian's voice was the loudest among the wails, showing how much he didn't want to go to class.
At the same time, the computer also displayed the top ten names.
First Place: Xuan Mingtian
Second place: Wu Gang
Third place: Yang Bin
Fourth place: Wang Fugui
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Yang Bin was jumping around excitedly when he saw the rankings, mainly because his little girl Chen Qianqian was also ranked eighth.
Two minutes later, the principal gestured for the students to calm down and said, "Students, please be quiet for a moment. The rewards will be handed to you by your homeroom teachers. Also, the top ten students should make sure to get some rest tonight. Tomorrow is the day you will experience the beginner battle. Okay, get out of class dismissed."
After listening attentively to the principal, the students ran out of the training field in a flash, while Xuan Mingtian led Xiao Gang and Yang Bin back to the small courtyard.
After a 5-minute walk, the three of them led the elves back to the small courtyard to rest. When they arrived at the courtyard, Potian, unusually, did not go to train, but instead greeted them at the door. After informing them that they had won first place, the other members were dismissed and went off to do their own thing.
At this moment, Xuan Mingtian, who was lying on the sofa, said to the two of them: "Xiao Gang and Binzi, tomorrow is the beginner battle. If you can't win, just give up in time. There is no need to force yourself. After all, even if the other party's Pokémon only trains once a week, they are still far superior to your Geodude and Charmander."
"Brother Tian, I understand. Besides, the main purpose of the preliminary competition is just to see their strength," Yang Bin replied.
Xiao Gang said, "Xiao Tian, I understand. Unless someone is stupid, the other students in the top ten won't be so stubborn as to try to fight the second-year elves. By the way, I have a suggestion. Since Xiao Tian won first place today, he should cook today."
“Brother Gang, your suggestion is excellent, and I’d also like to try Brother Tian’s cooking.” Yang Bin chimed in.
Xuan Mingtian was speechless as he looked at the two of them. If I have to cook now that I've gotten first place, what will happen if I keep getting first place? Will I still be able to lie down and relax?
Xuan Mingtian nodded and said, "Okay, this is the only time. By the way, Binzi, do you want to invite your girlfriend over for a meal?"
Yang Bin looked at Xuan Mingtian, who had a half-smile on his face, and said, "Really, Brother Tian? Then I'll call her over now."
After hearing Yang Bin's nonchalant reply, Xuan Mingtian roared, "What nonsense are you talking about? I was just saying it casually, and you took it seriously. Besides, you're still kids, you can't do this. Right now, go to the vegetable garden in the front yard and pick cucumbers, tomatoes, and potatoes, pick as many as you can."
The fruits and vegetables in the garden ripened this morning, thanks to Xiaota's daily photosynthesis and the grassy field; otherwise, it would have taken another two weeks to ripen.
After he finished speaking, Xiao Gang burst out laughing.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Mingtian roared, "Xiao Gang, since you have so much free time, come and help me later. Resisting is futile, this is the decision."
Fifteen minutes later, Yang Bin and Xiao Ta had filled the two medium-sized vegetable baskets and taken them to the kitchen to wash.
Xuan Mingtian and Xiao Gang had already prepared the ingredients needed for tonight's dishes: stewed beef with potatoes, cucumber salad, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Of these three dishes, the cucumber salad and scrambled eggs with tomatoes have never existed in this world before, so Xiao Gang and Yang Bin were lucky enough to be the second batch of lucky winners. The first batch, of course, was Xuan Mingtian's family.
Seeing this, Yang Bin asked in confusion, "Brother Tian, what are you doing? Are you making something I've never eaten before?"
Xuan Mingtian looked at the two of them and said, "Yes, these two dishes are called cucumber salad and scrambled eggs with tomatoes. Cucumber salad has a crisp and refreshing taste, is easy to make, and you can adjust the spiciness according to your personal taste. Scrambled eggs with tomatoes is the best dish to mix with rice."
After listening, Xiao Gang hurriedly said, "Xiao Tian, stop talking and quickly teach us how to do it."
The three of them, Gardner and Little Tower, then began their busy work in the kitchen. If anyone else had seen this, they would have exclaimed in amazement at what an obedient child he was.
At 7:30 p.m., the three of them, along with the elves, lay on the chairs clutching their stomachs; those who couldn't lie down simply collapsed onto the floor.
Yang Bin said with a satisfied look, "Brother Tian, it's so delicious, especially the scrambled eggs with tomatoes. It's slightly sour and sweet, and it's the perfect dish to eat with rice. I ate three whole bowls of rice."
"You still say that it's good that there's enough for us and the elves to eat this time? Don't you remember how you wolfed it down? If Xiao Gang hadn't stopped you, I would have had to make you vomit." Xuan Mingtian said to Yang Bin speechlessly.
"Alright, after you've rested, go train for an hour. You have a match tomorrow."
After speaking to the two, Xuan Mingtian went straight back to his room. He needed to report to his parents, so he left the task of clearing the table to Xiao Gang and Yang Bin. He didn't need to do it himself.
Time flies, and it's already 9 p.m. Xuan Mingtian has finally poured all his life essence into the Seed of Miracles, and now he has time to call home.
After Xuan Mingtian dialed his mother's number, he said, "Hey, Mom, my grade competition is over, and I even got first place."
Upon hearing the news, Xuan's mother was delighted and said, "Wow, not bad! You're even better than your father was when he was young. Tell me, what reward do you want? By the way, Xiao Gang and Xiao Bin should be pretty good too, right?"
“Mom, you’re amazing! You guessed it all! Xiaogang got second place this time, and Binzai got third. Mom, could you send over another batch of Miracle Seeds? I’ll give you the ones from the last batch that’s already been inoculated.” Xuan Mingtian replied.
After all, Xuanmingtian's life essence would be more effective if used continuously, because as the saying goes, "You can't stop taking medicine."
At this moment, Xuan's mother replied, "Okay, then I'll have your grandfather's Muggle bring it to you tomorrow. Tell me if you need anything else."
“There’s nothing I want, and the academy doesn’t lack anything. Just send me some money for my alliance card,” Xuan Mingtian replied.
Xuan's mother said, "Okay, then I'll go to the bank to transfer the money to you tomorrow. By the way, the M'k Eagles at home laid eggs. Do you want me to bring you a few eggs?"
"Mom, wait a minute, I'll go ask them if they want it."
Then Xuan Mingtian dashed out of the room and shouted, "Little Gangbin, hurry up and get through!"
Less than 15 seconds later, Xiao Gang and Yang Bin arrived at Xuan Mingtian's bedroom and asked in unison, "What happened?"
“Xiao Gangbin, calm down, it’s nothing serious. I just called Mom, and she said the Mook Eagle clan at home laid eggs and asked if you want them,” Xuan Mingtian said.
At this moment, Xiao Gang said, "Xiao Tian, I actually want one too, but my family mainly has Rock and Ground-type Pokémon, and there isn't a good way to train Staraptor."
After thinking for a moment, Xuan Mingtian immediately made a decision: "Xiao Gang, what are you afraid of? You don't have experience in training Starhawks, but I do. I can teach you when the time comes."
"Alright then, actually I also really want a Flying-type Pokémon. Thank you, Xiaotian," Xiaogang replied.
Xuan Mingtian said, "Okay, then it's decided that each person will get one. You guys go and rest."
After Xiaogang and the others returned to their room, Xuanmingtian picked up his phone again and said, "Mom, did you hear that just now? We need three."
"Okay, I heard you. You should go to bed early too, you have a preliminary competition tomorrow." After saying that, Xuan's mother hung up the phone.
Xuan Mingtian's mood was soaring like a rocket, after all, how could a Sinnoh person not have a symbolic home bird?
Time flies, and it's already the morning of the next day.
After a night of excitement, Xuan Mingtian finally fell asleep with the help of Dehua's heavy blows, but he still hasn't woken up at 8:30 this morning.
Yang Bin was banging on the door and shouting, "Brother Tian, get up quickly, we're going to be late!"
Xuan Mingtian, who was struggling with Zhou Gong, vaguely heard someone calling him, but after seeing Zhou Gong constantly teasing him, he completely ignored the confused voice.
When Dehua couldn't stand it anymore, he gave Xuan Mingtian two big slaps.
"Hmm, why does my face hurt so much? What's wrong, Dehua?" Xuan Mingtian, still in a daze, touched his face with both hands and looked at Dehua.
"Fatty Ding": Hurry up and get up, you're going to be late.
After understanding Dehua's meaning, Xuan Mingtian, who was in a daze, finally woke up and also heard Yang Bin banging on the door.
"Binzi, I'm coming down right away." After saying that, Xuan Mingtian rushed into the bathroom to wash up and get ready.
Five minutes later, Xiao Gang said to Xuan Mingtian, who had just arrived at the table, "Xiao Tian, where did you go last night? Binzi called you for a full 10 minutes, and now he's just waiting for you."
"Xiaogang, calm down. You can't be too hasty. I went to bed a little late last night, so I'm a bit groggy today. Besides, I'm still a kid. Shouldn't I go to bed early and get up late?" Xuan Mingtian said nonsensically while eating breakfast.
Yang Bin said in confusion, "Brother Tian, but I've been calling at your door for a full 10 minutes, and you didn't react at all."
"I was just sleeping too soundly. I'm still young, and there's no need to be too nervous about today's match."
Xiao Gang and Yang Bin were at their wits' end with Xuan Mingtian. They couldn't beat him in a fight, and he wouldn't listen to reason, so they could only let him be.
Xiao Gang continued, "Hurry up, the game starts in 25 minutes. If you don't hurry, the referee will start the countdown again."