The men’s 5 km run was split into three different tracks, and then separated into different groups that competed concurrently. There were many departments in Jiangnan College Town, and every class had required at least one participant. The three different running tracks had to be split into at least ten batches before the competition could be completed.
The ranking would be arranged accordingly to the participant’s results, without any semi-finals. Otherwise, if there was a repeat match, people would die.
Based on previous experiences, one match would take around twenty to thirty minutes, so they would end the 5 km men’s run in four to five hours’ time.
There were exceptional participants every year, but there was particularly quite a few of them this year.
Firstly, it was Song Shuhang and that tanned student who were using a sprinting speed to complete the run (although that tanned student lacked another two to three steps’ distance to complete the race). Afterwards, an exceptional fat student—Yang Shangfa who was also classified together with Song Shuhang as ‘people who have been sabotaged’.
In the beginning of the race, he jogged at a speed similar to someone who just finished having his meal, and steadily secured his place at the tail of the army of 5 km runners.
After running for approximately three rounds, he could no longer maintain his speed as his face went pale. Slowly, his slow jog became scampering, then became a slow walk, and finally, his speed reduced to a turtle walking.
Even while he was walking that last distance, he had to hold onto his waist and pant.
With this stamina, it was a wonder what sort of mentality did his classmates had to send him to the 5 km race?
Twenty-five minutes later, the other competitors on the track had already finished the 5 km distance, whereas Student Yang Shangfa still continued running, walking, and stopping.
Currently, his total distance covered was 2.1 km, with his face going pale and lips turning green. He had a look that seemed as if he needed to be sent to the hospital.
The teacher-in-charge couldn’t bear looking at him and spoke. "This student, the competition can be ended now, it’s fine if you don’t finish running the entire distance. To be able to persevere till now shows that you have impressive willpower!"
However, Yang Shangfa answered the teacher this way, "Teacher, I am a man that finishes what he started. I will definitely finish running this 5 km. Even if I have to climb, I will still climb till the end!"
This fella’s temper was as stubborn as a donkey’s, and other people couldn’t even pull him down.
The teacher-in-charge’s eyes instantly moistened. As*shole, even if you are a man that finishes what he started, you have to look at the situation! There are still nine rounds of competition afterwards. With you slowly crawling, until when are you going to keep crawling?
So how long did Student Yang Shangfa crawl for? The answer is, for an entire hour! Adding the previous twenty-one minutes, he had crawled for a total of one hour, twenty-one minutes. The other tracks’ races had already began their fourth round.
The teacher-in-charge really cried.
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After Song Shuhang finished running, he received a disorderly but enthusiastic congratulations from his friends.
"Shuhang, I really can’t tell, but how did you suddenly run so fast, chap? The championship of 5 km long run, it’s ours!" someone used force and hit Shuhang’s back.
"I really want to know, is a pretty girl’s cheer that effective? You and that tanned fella were totally giving it your all, and frantically running."
"A pretty lady’s cheer must definitely be effective.That’s why, those national-scale competitions usually have a cheering squad full of beautiful women!"
Song Shuhang had a bitter smile while his group of friends were giving him all sorts of fist pumps and hi-fives. After a long time, Li Yangde pulled him to one side.
"I have news on the medicinal shops you’ve asked me to search." Yangde said happily, and passed him the address of those four medicinal shops. "These four shops more or less have all the medicinal herbs your friend requires. Amongst all of them, this ‘Yuanlong Medicinal Shop’ is the safest, as they have all the herbs you asked for. Coincidentally, the shop had sold one set of these four herbs, and it is said that the person who purchased the herbs had ordered even more herbs from him. The shop owner is preparing to import more, and if your friend is in urgent need, you can take advantage of this and quickly preorder to receive it just in time when the shop imports it."
"Thank you, Yangde." Song Shuhang took the four medicinal shops’ addresses and his gaze shifted to Yuanlong Medicinal Shop’s address. They had sold some yesterday, and had ordered an even larger portion. These four rare medicinal herbs were rarely used by people. Even if they used it, they would only require one or two of the herbs.
To require these four kinds, and a large quantity of them at that, there was at least 70% probability that that person was Altar Master.
The lead… he has obtained it!
"You’re welcome. Remember the Ten Fragrance Fish Head after the sports festival!" thinking of that fish head shop, Li Yangde salivated.
"I’ll take care of it, I guarantee you’ll get to eat your fill. Yangde, I have to immediately contact this medicinal shop’s owner. No, it’ll be better if I immediately head to his shop. If I’m not back by tonight, you all don’t have to wait for me." Song Shuhang spoke with a smile.
"That urgent?" Li Yangde laughed and waved his hands. "Be back early!"
Song Shuhang then waved towards Tubo and the rest before keeping the paper with the address, and swiftly left the sports meet venue. He didn’t even care for the awards ceremony later on.
Li Yangde scratched his head. "To be in such a rush, is that person a very good friend of his?"
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Not long after Song Shuhang left, Lu Fei walked towards Tubo and the rest along with a few female students.
She looked around the male students but did not spot Song Shuhang, so she curiously asked. "Eh? Where’s Student Shuhang?"
"That fella, Shuhang, has some things on so he left early. Student Lu Fei, do you need him for something?" Tubo moved closer and replied with a serious face.
"Oh, it’s nothing. I just wanted to congratulate him. Although the final results aren’t out yet, but Student Shuhang will definitely get the championship for 5 km race." Lu Fei smiled in a natural manner.
While she was speaking, she continuously waved her white delicate and petite hands—it was so hot! Today’s Grandpa Sun was also particularly passionate. This made her reminisce about the cooling feeling when standing beside Song Shuhang—it was a hundred times more comfortable than an air conditioner, okay?!
Therefore, at least in this scorching hot summer, I must definitely think of ways to be constantly beside Song Shuhang, then break up during the winter?
"That guy, Song Shuhang, has left the school due to urgent matters. I think he will be happy receiving Student Lu Fei’s congratulations." Gao Moumou pushed his spectacles and spoke. "Also, Shuhang said that he’ll be treating everyone at Ten Fragrance Fish Head to celebrate after the sports meet ends. Is Student Lu Fei available?"
Li Yangde made a thumbs up pose in his heart: Gao Moumou, you’ve done well!
"Eh? I can join too?" there was astonishment on Lu Fei’s face before she straightforwardly smiled. "Sure, at that time, remember to call me too. I’ll definitely be there."
"Then that’s decided." Gao Moumou pushed his spectacles—Shuhang, your brother can only help you this much.
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Shuhang went back to his dormitory first, and carefully retrieved Great Master Profound Principle’s black iron flying sword. This sword was formless and invisible to others, thus it was perfect for a sneak attack. Perhaps it might be of use for this trip.
Afterwards, he brought another bottle of Body Tempering Liquid, and that Fasting Pill he had only used once.
Not only Body Tempering Liquid could be used for cultivating, it could be used to replenish strength in crucial moments, while Fasting Pill could provide nutrients at any time.
After bringing these items, he took another object the size of a flashlight from his bedside. This was a stun baton that had been modified by Tubo. Although he didn’t know its effectiveness, bringing it along would allow Shuhang to feel safer.
Lastly, he carefully took the talismans Palace Master Seven Lives Talisman provided him with. These twenty talismans were like his trump cards that’d allow him to maintain his calmness while facing the mysterious ‘Altar Master’.
The main objective of this trip was to search for Altar Master’s traces and pinpoint his location.
If the other party’s condition was bad, and there was a chance, Song Shuhang would grasp that opportunity and eliminate him.
With Palace Master Seven Lives Talisman’s talismans, even if he failed, at least he could preserve his life.
If he failed, he would use the ghost spirit as remuneration to ask a senior from the group to help out. In short, he must definitely eliminate Altar Master!
Regardless of anything, he was in an invincible position. Since he was invincible, then he would strive to obtain a perfect win!