Who wants to become a god? Aren't you all forcing me?

#168 - Chapter 168 The True Meaning

Amidst the expectant gazes, the 'High-Rich-Handsome' (Gao Fushuai) pushed up his non-existent glasses and confidently began, "Everything Dean Li said before was to entice me to reveal Li Chenqiu's identity. But when I pointed out Li Chenqiu's identity, he denied it. Why do you think that is?"

Bai Hong narrowed his eyes: "Didn't you say earlier that Dean Li wanted to muddy the waters and make Li Chenqiu's identity confusing?"

"That's right, that's what I thought at first, so I denied my own speculation. But then, Dean Li spoke again, telling us not to spread it around.

Isn't that strange? Pointing out the identity means he wants you to know Li Chenqiu's identity, and not spreading it around literally means hiding it. This contradicts Dean Li's original purpose!"

Gao Fushuai spread his hands, looking at the others as if puzzled.

"Based on this… I'm afraid we can't determine that Dean Li's statement was the opposite of what he meant, right?" Chen Shan questioned.

The other two shared the same attitude. Gao Fushuai's explanation was too far-fetched.

Gao Fushuai remained calm, explaining unhurriedly, "If it were just based on this, it would indeed be a bit far-fetched. But have you thought about it more deeply, and considered the situation at the time?"

No one responded.

The three's clear eyes were full of confusion.

Gao Fushuai didn't keep them in suspense and smiled: "Let me ask you, when I pointed out Li Chenqiu's identity at the time, did you believe it?"

Zhu Lan shook his head: "Too absurd, I didn't really believe it."

Suddenly, Bai Hong's eyes lit up instantly, and he said excitedly:

"I understand, Dean Li realized at the time that we didn't believe Li Chenqiu's identity, but he couldn't say it directly, so he said not to spread it around, with the purpose of affirming Li Chenqiu's identity."

"That's right, then everything makes sense." Gao Fushuai nodded appreciatively: "Combining Dean Li's previous words, his meaning is very clear, which is to let us spread Li Chenqiu's identity."

"Teacher Gao, you are simply too smart, I didn't think of any of this!"

"Yes, I didn't know that such ordinary words could contain such profound mysteries!"

"When I get back, I'll spread this news…"

"Don't do that!" Gao Fushuai raised his arm, interrupting Bai Hong.

"Ah?" Bai Hong scratched his head in confusion: "Didn't Dean Li say to spread it?"

"Dean Li superficially denied Li Chenqiu's identity, but affirmed Li Chenqiu's identity in a subtle way. What does he want?"

Gao Fushuai's gaze slowly swept over the others: "This brings us to the second meaning of 'don't spread it around'. He said this when we suspected the relationship between Li Chenqiu and the Li Corporation, so…"

Gao Fushuai paused, a glint flashing in his eyes:

"Dean Li doesn't want others to know clearly that Li Chenqiu is from the Li Corporation. He wants Li Chenqiu's identity to be full of suspicion and mystery, so what we say must be half true and half false!"

The pupils of the three dilated simultaneously, looking at Gao Fushuai in disbelief.

At this time, Li Chenqiu didn't know that he would soon be rumored about.

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Inside the bike shed, Li Chenqiu stood in front of Li Bai with a restrained expression, looking at him with a smile.

Li Bai stroked his chin, carefully examining Li Chenqiu, sometimes nodding inexplicably.

Seeing that Li Bai didn't speak for a long time, Li Chenqiu asked with a smile, "Dean Li, do you have anything you want to ask me?"

"It's nothing major. I heard Teacher Gao describe you in glowing terms, so I wanted to take a closer look at you!" Li Bai's eyebrows curved, as kind as a neighborhood elder.

"Teacher Gao likes to exaggerate. I'm actually a very ordinary person, just a little more luck and strength than my peers." Li Chenqiu shook his head modestly.

"Suppressing the Three Forbidden Zones and cleansing the Six Forbidden Zones, mastering a Spirit Profound artifact, possessing top-tier elemental abilities. If you consider this ordinary, then no one in this world would dare to call themselves ordinary. Sit down and let's talk!"

Li Bai patted the spot beside him.

"Thank you, Dean." Li Chenqiu bowed slightly and sat cross-legged opposite Li Bai.

Li Bai nodded and reached out to roll up the sleeve of his left arm, then bent down and placed his left elbow in front of him.

"This…" Li Chenqiu looked at Li Bai with a confused expression.

Li Bai raised his head and explained with a smile: "Combat for those with the 'Extreme Body' destiny is basically close-quarters hand-to-hand, so they all admire strength. Later, arm wrestling entered their view.

It can show the strength of power, without the limitations of venues and equipment, and won't hurt feelings due to injury. Thus, arm wrestling was quickly sought after by them, and gradually evolved into a culture over time.

Making friends through arm wrestling, getting to know each other through arm wrestling, resolving conflicts through arm wrestling, and competing through arm wrestling. In short, in the circle of 'Extreme Body' destiny holders, everything can be solved through arm wrestling."

"I see, so you want to use arm wrestling to… make friends with me?" Li Chenqiu frowned.

Li Bai smiled helplessly: "I want to test your strength. Teacher Gao said before that your strength far exceeds that of others at your level. I'm curious how strong you really are.

I won't bully you, old man. I'll hold back a bit and only use Fourth Forbidden power to compete with you. If you can beat me, I can give you a Profound artifact."

"Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony." Li Chenqiu leaned down and reached out to hold Li Bai's chicken claw-like hand.

"Arm wrestling seems simple, but it actually contains great knowledge. The technique of applying force, the rhythm of breathing, the mobilization of muscle group strength, there's so much more. If you master the techniques well, it's not impossible to win against a stronger opponent."

Li Bai explained to Li Chenqiu like an encyclopedia.

"Then I definitely can't beat you. I don't know anything about arm wrestling. It seems I won't be able to get the Profound artifact." Li Chenqiu said helplessly.

"Be confident, you are someone who can even cleanse Sixth Forbidden Zone revived beasts." Li Bai smiled kindly at Li Chenqiu, without any apprehension in his eyes.

Li Chenqiu pretended to be nervous, took a deep breath, and exerted a slight force with his five fingers, pressing them tightly against the back of Li Bai's hand.

"Are you ready?" Li Bai asked in a calm tone.

Li Chenqiu nodded: "Ready."

"I'll count to three and then we'll start." Li Bai held up three fingers: "Three… two… one."

As the last finger fell, Li Chenqiu and Li Bai exerted force at the same time, and an invisible wave spread out around them.

"This…"

Li Chenqiu raised his head, looking straight at Li Bai's relaxed face, a hint of undisguised surprise flashing in his eyes.

Li Chenqiu was very clear about his own strength. If he didn't use Absolute Control and exerted force normally, his strength would be a little stronger than a newly entered Fifth Forbidden Zone destiny holder.