Staring at the ceiling of his room, Raia was thinking about thing that just happened.
The gap between the strength of a peak-rank 5 and high-rank 5 beasts was enormous even if their places were next to each other. The peak-rank 5 beast is so strong that it would win a fight against fifty high-rank 5 beasts.
Raia was definite that the creature he encountered was a peak-rank 5 beast.
It was stronger than the starlight wolf and charge boar.
Raia didn't even dare to fight a high-rank 5 beast much more a peak-rank 5.
The danger he felt with the starlight wolf and charge boar was already extreme but the peak-rank 5 beast gave even his bones chill even their meeting was only a split second.
Those yellow eyes terrified him!
He admitted he was a bit stronger now but in the front of a peak-rank beast, he was no more than an ant.
Even with his two perfection state aspects, he would not even try to think about engaging a battle with that peak-rank beast.
It would be suicide.
Raia complimented himself for running away quickly. There are times when someone have to retreat and that is not something to be ashamed of. That is more true to Raia who was constantly facing beasts that were several times more powerful than him.
After Raia calmed himself down, he went to his bed to rest.
"I'll just come back later when it is day."
Then he fell asleep.
...
Raia woke up four hours later.
He washed his face then entered the world inside.
This time, it was already day.
Raia smiled. "Good. I can resume hunting.'
He dashed to a direction he didn't cover yet and began hunting the beasts.
His goal this time was to store as many crystals as he can for his family. He wanted to give them enough crystals to continue cultivating even if he left for the university.
The topic of them moving together to Wolford City was still pending. However, he wanted to make sure that they have enough resources even if that didn't work.
Ten hours passed.
He covered a larger area than last time and hunted hundreds of beasts. However, he didn't encounter any new beast.
Additionally, Raia still couldn't find any plant like the blue tear fruit.
"That is unfortunate." He sighed.
However, he didn't get disappointed and continued on his way to the blue tear canyon.
He harvested some blue tear fruit and exited the world inside.
It was already morning and it is time to go to school.
He prepared himself, ate breakfast and left.
…
Raia was walking towards his room.
However, he was sensing the gazes of many students around him. They were staring at him fixedly as he walked down from the gate even up to the hallway near his room.
'What is happening? Is something wrong with me?'
He ignored them and continued to walk until he was in front of the door of his classroom.
Raia entered and went straight to his seat.
He sat and took out his phone.
At this moment, one of his female classmates walked to him.
"Uhm.. excuse me.." She said shyly.
Raia lifted his head and saw his classmate. He wondered what she wants.
"Yes?" He said.
"You're Raia, right?" She asked with a puzzled expression.
'What the hell is that question?' Raia thought to himself.
"Uhmm…I am Raia..Is there something wrong?" He asked with a smile. He didn't interact with this lady that much but he knows she is nice.
The lady's face turned a bit red and replied.
"N-no. Nothing's wrong. I just thought you got more handsome. Right. I want to ask you about cultivation." Caroline said as she closed herself to Raia.
'More handsome?' A few moments later. 'Ah! They must be staring at me because of the change in my appearance. Well, I can't blame them. I really got more charming and attractive after all.'
With his perfection state body, his skin was white, without any blemishes, very smooth and soft. He also got taller and the little imperfections inside and outside his body were fixed. His built and posture became more attractive.
His already handsome feature leveled up even more, charming ladies everywhere
"Sure. If I can help, I would gladly do so." He gave a light smile but this was enough for Caroline s' heart to beat really fast.
"Really? Thank you!" She took a chair, placed it beside Raia, and sat.
However, before even the two resumed their conversation, some other female students approached their direction.
They also began by complimenting Raia's appearance.
Then they asked Raia if he could help them in their cultivation.
It was not just his appearance that made them approach Raia but also his cultivation state.
They were all shocked when they realized that the man who was only at 9th level Martial Foundation State weeks ago was currently at 1st level Martial Spirit State.
Many theories entered their minds but just left them there. Whatever the reason was, something good happened to Raia and of course, they wanted to experience some benefits.
Raia didn't take this as offending because he too will want to get close to someone who he can benefit from. What good is there being with people who were not helping you in anyway, right?
'Should I just tell them about my 'physique talent'?'
At this time, a figure barged into the room and jumped straight to Raia. This guy shoved his way into his friend.
"You fool!" Aaron shouted. "It's been a long time! What happened to you?! You're not answering my calls and not coming to school! Have you been…What the hell?! M-m-martial Spirit State?!" His fingers pointed towards Raia.
"Of course!" Raia laughed as he patted the shoulders of Aaron.
"You handsome monster! I am already proud that I advanced to 6th level Martial Physique State these past days and here you are breaking through the next state!!" Aaron shouted loudly. He already noticed the change in Raia's appearance but ignored it.
"What did you do?! Huh?!" Aaron asked.
The ladies around them also turned to Raia and waited for his answer.
Raia scratched his chin while smiling. "Something good just happened."
"…"
"What is exactly this 'something good that happened'?" Aaron asked once again.
He was disappointed with Raia's answer like the other ladies around them.
Feeling that Raia didn't want to reveal it to them, Aaron waved his hand,
"No. Forget it. However, you have to treat me to lunch this time!" Aaron said with serious eyes.
Raia smiled and nodded.
The thing about with his 'physique talent' would be known anyways anytime soon so he was not afraid of telling them. However, Aaron didn't insist on knowing about it and that made Raia feel good about him and the other ladies.
Secrets were almost sacred to cultivators. Insisting to know a secret was disrespectful to the cultivator.
The door opened and Sir Timothy entered the room to start his lesson.
"Take your seats." He said and swept his gaze around the moving students. It finally fell on Raia.
'Martial Spirit State?!' Shock could be seen in his face. 'It wasn't even long when he broke through the Martial Physique State and he was already at Martial Spirit State? What did this kid took?'
Just like the others, theories were running in his mind.
'I'll try to ask him later.' He said then started to discuss the lesson and also what would be their schedule in the following days.
"As you know, the final exam is only a week away and with that, tomorrow would be our last day of lessons. The rest of the week would be given to you to prepare for the exams. Use this time to get ready for the finals. I wish you all the best."
Sir Timothy talked about some more things then finished the morning schedule.
At the cafeteria, Aaron was ordering the most expensive dishes.
'This is my revenge to you!' He was laughing in his mind. He wanted Raia to feel despair so he was trying to spend all the money he has.
However, Raia just casually paid the food and went to find a seat.
Aaron carried the tray with confusion. 'He has credits with him? Maybe he hunted many beasts these past few days.'
Seeing his gloomy face, Raia asked. "What happened to you?"
Aaron shook his head. "I am just mourning my poor self." He took a bit of the food.
"What do you mean?" Raia was puzzled.
With a deep sigh, Aaron replied. "Because you already surpassed me in just few weeks. Doesn't this make me stupid in cultivation? You also become more handsome and even got taller."
"Stop thinking about that. Something good just really happened to me. Don't take it too much. You are already good yourself."
"Hmpf! Something good really happened." He then closed himself to Raia and whispered. "What is it?"
Raia chuckled. "I don't want to. Just wait. You'll now it eventually, booger-eater."
"You stupid!" Aaron shouted after being teased by Raia. On the other hand, Raia was having his fun time watching the fuming Aaron.
The two were bickering and teasing each other when a pair of female students walked towards their table.
Raia and Aaron noticed them standing near them and went silent as they looked at the ladies.
"Is this seat free?" Caroline asked as she pointed at the seat beside Raia.
"Uhmm..Yes.." Raia answered.
The two ladies moved with a smile. Caroline sat beside Raia while the other one, Veronica sat beside Aaron.
Caroline began talking to Raia about various things. The topic started from cultivation and ended up with his personal life.
Raia wasn't bothered about it but he only answered the questions he wanted to answer and just gave a smile to the remaining ones.
Caroline and Veronica didn't get offended when Raia didn't answer their questions rather, that gave Raia a mysterious aura around him.
Raia also had a good impression of the two ladies. Caroline was cheerful and talkative while Veronica was sweet but shy. Both of them were really beautiful charming ladies.
The lunch time ended and they returned together to their classroom. All this time, Raia still felt the stares from the students everywhere he passed.
…
Sir Timothy dismissed the class when it was time to.
"Raia come with me for a moment." He said to Raia.
The young man nodded and followed his adviser to his office. On the way, he sent Aaron a message.
'Don't wait for me. Go home. I'll see you tomorrow.'
A few seconds later and Aaron replied with a, 'Got it.'
Raia stood in the office of Sir Timothy.
"Raia, first of all, congratulations on breaking through the Martial Spirit State. You can now be considered one of the top students of our school. You should be proud." Sir Timothy congratulated Raia with a sincere smile.
"Thank you , Sir."
"There is something I want to confirm. Don't worry it was just a simple matter. Is that alright with you?" Sir Timothy asked Raia.
Raia already has an idea what this was about and he was laughing inside.
"Yes sir." He answered.
Sir Timothy approached Raia. "I need to touch your head. Is that fine?"
"Yes sir." Raia said. 'Do it!'
Sir Timothy nodded and placed his hand on top of Raia's head. A few seconds later, he removed it and smiled.
"I am done. Thank you, Raia."
Raia raised his brows as he was acting with confusion. "That's it, sir?"
Sir Timothy nodded. "Yes. I've already confirmed what I wanted to know so I am done. Thank you. You can now go home. Be careful on your way."
"Alright. Take care, sir"
"You too."
Raia left the room and went home smiling brightly even humming a few times.
…
The moment Raia left, Sir Timothy took out his phone and called someone. The other side quickly answered.
Sir Timothy then explained what he just confirmed a while ago.
[What?! One of our students awakened a physique talent?! Are you really sure about this?]
The one on the other line shouted. However, there was also excitement with his tone.
"Yes, Principal Ivan. I already confirmed it just a few minutes ago. I am definite that this student awakened a physique talent." Sir Timothy gladly assured the principal.
[This is great news! It has been a long time since someone with a talent emerged from our school! Hahaha! I want to meet this kid!]
"Sir, he is a graduating student and will be taking the final exam in a week, maybe we can observe him that time." Sir Timothy suggested.
[Hmm? So he is a graduating student huh. It's unfortunate that we will not have more time with. But he still came from our school and that is already great. Alright. We will watch his exam and take a look at his talent.]
"I understand, Sir."
…
Meanwhile, Raia was already home with his family.
After eating, he returned to his room and prepared himself before entering the world inside.