"Zhang Mo says his sister can learn any ability just by seeing it, and that his dad can activate other people's abilities. He's such a big talker!"
The chubby kid shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Hahaha, Zhang Mo doesn't even have an ability himself, yet he claims his dad can activate others' abilities?"
"Exactly! If his dad was that powerful, why wouldn't he activate his own son's ability?!"
"And what he says about his sister is even more outrageous. Who can learn an ability just by looking at it?"
"You got it! He's clearly bragging, whoever believes him is an idiot!"
The classmates, after showering Gao Shuang with praise, immediately turned their taunts on Zhang Mo.
"It's true, I'm not lying!"
"It's just that you haven't seen anything and don't understand!"
Zhang Mo retorted.
"We don't understand? Our good friend Gao Shuang is an ability user. If you're an ability user, why don't you show us your ability?!"
"Yeah, or why don't you call your sister here and let us see what abilities she has!"
The chubby kid fanned the flames, adding fuel to the fire.
"My sister is in another world, she can't come over. My dad can open a portal. If you don't believe me, I'll take you to that world to see!"
Zhang Mo said, puffing out his chest.
Despite his formidable power in this world, he was still just a child.
"Hahaha, another world? You're making it all up!"
"Did that other world die?! Hahaha!"
The classmates burst into laughter.
"What he's saying is true, what are you laughing at!?"
Chen Yuxi, who had always been quiet, suddenly shouted.
"Chen Yuxi, have you seen his sister? Have you been to another world? Why are you saying Zhang Mo is telling the truth?!"
The chubby kid pressed her, unwilling to back down.
"I haven't been, but Zhang Mo cured my grandmother's illness. He's a medical ability user, I saw it with my own eyes!"
"He saved my grandmother's life. I believe whatever he says!"
Chen Yuxi stood beside Zhang Mo, her voice firm.
Just then, there was another commotion at the classroom door.
Three senior students swaggered in.
The leader was Jia Tianting, the son of the school director, the same one who had bullied Chen Yuxi before.
He was notoriously arrogant at school; even teachers gave him a wide berth, and ordinary students avoided him.
"Move aside, move aside! How dare you talk to our boss like that?"
A senior student grabbed the chubby kid's collar and questioned him menacingly.
"I... I wasn't talking to your boss... I wouldn't dare..."
The chubby kid was so scared he started to tremble.
The age difference between elementary students translated into a vast disparity in physical capabilities.
"Watch closely, the person sitting here is our boss, and the one behind me is Second Brother Jia!"
"Call me Boss, call me Second Brother!"
The senior student said, still gripping the chubby kid's collar.
"Bo... Boss... Se... Second Brother..."
The chubby kid, not daring to disobey, quickly and tremblingly replied.
"Everyone, remember this: Zhang Mo is my boss, Jia Tianting. Anyone who dares to offend my boss is going against me!"
Jia Tianting said smugly, slinging an arm around Zhang Mo.
Zhang Mo disliked the guy and, with a look of disdain, shook Jia Tianting's arm off his shoulder, stepping back a couple of paces.
"If you have nothing else, get out of here and go back to your own class. This is my classroom!"
Zhang Mo said to Jia Tianting impatiently.
He had no intention of making amends with the person who bullied Chen Yuxi. Even if they shamelessly offered to be his subordinates, he wouldn't deign to accept them.
"Alright, Big Brother. Your word is my command. We'll do as you say!"
Jia Tianting said, then led his two lackeys away with a swagger. As they reached the door, he shot the chubby kid a fierce glare, scaring him back to his seat.
If it weren't for Jia Tianting, anyone else acting so brazenly would have been reported to the teacher. But all the students knew that, coming from Jia Tianting, reporting to the teacher would be useless.
Even the principal treated him with courtesy.
Despite being last in every exam, he was awarded "Excellent Student" by the principal, who praised his creativity and individuality...
Only after Jia Tianting left did the students in the class liven up again.
"Tch, he's only got that status because his dad is the school director. He's got no ability himself!"
"Exactly. In this world of abilities, he doesn't have any. How can he compare to Gao Shuang!"
"Gao Shuang will get into an ability user academy later, where he can meet more ability users and might even appear on TV!"
The classmates gathered around Gao Shuang again, discussing him.
"He was about to hit the chubby kid just now, but I stopped him with my gaze, and that's why they fled in disgrace!"
"They won't dare to come back next time. I have abilities; they're no match for me!"
"Even if something happens, I can protect you all!"
Gao Shuang became more animated as he spoke, finally looking towards Chen Yuxi.
RUMBLE!
Suddenly, a deafening explosion erupted from the direction of the sports field, causing the classroom windows to tremble violently and emit a humming sound.
"What was that? What happened?"
The students curiously rushed to the windows, looking towards the sports field.
A few timid girls hid in the corners, fearfully covering their ears.
Zhang Mo also went to the window.
He saw a large crater on the sports field, with the surrounding area scorched black.
In the center of the crater lay a man, his clothes burned to a crisp, his appearance unrecognizable.
Moments later, the school alarm blared.
WUUU WUUU
"Students, please evacuate the teaching building in an orderly fashion as during the usual drills, and seek safety!"
The voice of the Disciplinary Director echoed from the speakers.
Even his usually authoritative voice carried a hint of tension and panic.
"Zhang Chen's son is in this school! Kid, come out and die quickly, or I'll burn this entire school down!"
"Either way, you're going to die. Hurry out, and at least die with honor!"
A man with wild, explosive hair landed at the edge of the crater on the sports field, emitting heat from his body as he roared maniacally.
"They're after me?"
Zhang Mo's expression darkened. He pushed open the window and prepared to jump out.
A small, soft hand grabbed his collar from behind.
"Don't go, don't die..."
Chen Yuxi whispered, her eyes filled with reluctance.
At this moment, the chubby kid said:
"Everyone, don't panic. We have our friend Gao Shuang here. Isn't the lightning element much stronger than fire?"
"Am I right, Gao Shuang?! Huh? Where did he go?"
The chubby kid turned his head and realized Gao Shuang had already run out of the classroom and disappeared.
The other students, jolted back to reality, began to flee.
"Don't worry, I won't die. Only he will!"
Zhang Mo gently patted Chen Yuxi's small hand, then climbed out of the window.