Chapter 118: Li Yang’s Inquiry
In the last ten minutes, Gu Zhen, who had planned to rest, watched Li Yuan's score and ranking suddenly jump, feeling a surge of anxiety.
In his eyes, it wasn't just losing first place.
It was losing 1 million Blue Star coins!!
"Damn it! Why do I have to go through this?" Gu Zhen couldn't help but curse.
Without hesitation.
He immediately got up, trying to find other astral realm creatures, but at this stage of the practical assessment, where could he find any in such a short time?
Li Yuan's ability to find them was not just luck.
The most important factor was his strong mental power and 'divine palace detection,' which allowed him to sense the Bloodwing Serpent hiding underground.
This forced the creature out.
Finally, at 12:00 noon, the participating students in the third and fourth bases received notifications on their positioning wristbands.
"The practical assessment is over, points locked, base rankings locked."
...
In the third-floor meeting room of the war fortress at the fourth base.
"Haha, Old Qin, don't be mad, don't be mad." Dean Li was smiling proudly: "Li Yuan's winning in the end was purely luck! Luck!"
"Hmph!"
The chubby elder's face did not look good because Gu Zhen was a second-year student from his eighth institute.
"I'm just puzzled." The chubby elder frowned: "The Bloodwing Serpent was clearly hiding in the underground lair, not making any noise, and even covered its entrance with boulders. How did Li Yuan find it?"
"It is strange."
"When I observed, at least through surveillance, I couldn't tell." Several teachers expressed their doubts.
"You all have such short memories." Dean Li shook his head: "Have you all forgotten?"
"When he first entered school."
"Li Yuan went through the Spirit Pillar and reached the fifth level. His mental strength is comparable to that of a Source warrior." Dean Li said calmly: "His mental power is so strong that sensing the Bloodwing Serpent is not surprising."
"That's true, Li Yuan's perception is much stronger than other students."
"Yes, that makes sense." The teachers nodded, gradually dispersing.
"Big Sister, are you satisfied now?" Dean Li looked at the woman beside him with a smile.
"Don't call me Big Sister, call me Dean Xu." Dean Xu frowned: "You got a good seed this time. What do you plan to do next?"
"Will you continue normal training? Or?" Dean Xu asked.
As a vice-dean and a top-level Source warrior, their perspective was much broader, and their understanding of the school's internal workings far surpassed that of ordinary teachers.
They all knew that the so-called S-level special training contract was for the most outstanding 'ordinary students.'
It was a standard contract.
It was used to cultivate martial arts geniuses within the realm of reason.
However, there were always unreasonable geniuses in the world, and special measures had to be taken to maximize their potential.
"Big Sister, you know this is not something we can decide." Dean Li shook his head: "But I will report to Dean Hai and explain Li Yuan's situation."
"Whether to continue regular training or do something extra, it's up to Dean Hai to decide."
"Besides."
"I invited you here this time with this in mind." Dean Li smiled: "After all, signing an SS-level resource application form requires the agreement of at least two vice-deans."
But in reality?
Li Yuan's explosive performance was completely beyond Dean Li's expectations. His original intention for inviting Dean Xu was not for Li Yuan.
However, he decided to go with it.
"Hmm."
Dean Xu looked slightly satisfied: "Old Li, this time you had the right intention."
If the SS-level resource application for 'Li Yuan' was finally approved.
Then, as the 'guiding teacher,' Dean Li would undoubtedly get the most credit.
As one of the two vice-deans signing the form, Dean Xu would also receive some guidance score rewards.
"Of course, everyone knows about our sibling relationship." Dean Li smiled.
After a pause, Dean Li continued: "Big Sister, how confident are you?"
"Hard to say." Dean Xu shook her head, thinking: "Sixty percent."
"Just as well, Dean Hai seems to be still at the school. You prepare the application form right away, and I will sign it together. Let's settle this today."
"Okay."
...
Outside the war fortress at the fourth base, in the plaza, numerous aircraft were landing.
Many students who persevered until the end walked out of the aircraft.
After two days of practical assessment.
Many had their armor torn, and many were covered in blood, their own and that of the foreign races.
"Phew!" Li Yuan also stepped off one of the aircraft and immediately saw a row of white stretchers lying on the ground in the distance.
"Still, people died? And quite a few." Li Yuan felt a pang of sadness.
The joy of winning first place was greatly diminished.
"Li Yuan." A crisp voice suddenly called from behind Li Yuan.
Li Yuan turned to see a tall woman walking towards him, smiling.
"Senior Sister." Li Yuan smiled.
It was Senior Sister Qiu Jing, who had a good relationship with him from their previous classes.
This time, after experiencing life and death together in the practical assessment, their relationship grew even closer.
"Wow, first place!" Senior Sister Qiu Jing teased, shaking her head and smiling: "Li Yuan, were you deliberately teasing me?"
Li Yuan was taken aback.
"Were you deliberately luring those Rocky Desert warriors?" Senior Sister Qiu Jing stared at Li Yuan.
Li Yuan scratched his head, finding it hard to explain, so he just smiled foolishly.
"I thought you were really in danger at the time and foolishly rushed to help." Senior Sister Qiu Jing shook her head and sighed: "I was so proud afterward, thinking I saved you."
"But seeing you madly scoring points later, you must have charged into that Rocky Desert Tribe. With your strength, how could you care about those dozen or so Rocky Desert warriors at the beginning?" Qiu Jing showed a pitiful expression: "I tried so hard to save you, yet you didn't tell me the truth and tricked me."
"Senior Sister, I?" Li Yuan was a bit at a loss.
"Haha, just kidding." Senior Sister Qiu Jing suddenly laughed: "I won't ask anymore. You must have your reasons, but you have to treat me to a meal when we get back."
"Sure, no problem." Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Some things could be discussed with Teacher Liyang but not with Senior Sister Qiu Jing.
"Were you looking over there just now?" Qiu Jing suddenly pointed to the row of white stretchers in the distance.
Li Yuan nodded slightly, his smile fading a bit.
"You'll get used to it."
"My best friend in university died in the last practical assessment." Qiu Jing's eyes dimmed.
Li Yuan felt a stir in his heart, looking at Qiu Jing.
"We have no choice. The practical assessment is a very low-risk life-and-death training." Qiu Jing said softly: "If we can't survive the practical assessment... how can we handle real battles in the future?"
Li Yuan nodded instinctively, agreeing.
"Just keep getting stronger." Senior Sister Qiu Jing suddenly smiled again: "You're just a freshman, yet you're already stronger than me. I'm so jealous of your talent. You'll surely become a very powerful Source warrior."
"Maybe even a Sky Warrior."
"Then you can truly kill a lot of astral realm creatures that threaten our people." Qiu Jing smiled.
...
While they were chatting, suddenly.
"Qiu Jing, Li Yuan." A deep voice sounded from a distance. A bald middle-aged man stood there.
"Teacher."
"Teacher." They both immediately stood respectfully.
"You both did well. Qiu Jing is sixth place, Li Yuan is first place." Li Yang smiled: "Qiu Jing, wait here for the train."
"Li Yuan, come with me." Li Yang walked towards a building in the distance.
"Yes." Li Yuan nodded and followed.
Qiu Jing winked at Li Yuan.
...
Following Li Yang, they arrived at a three-story building beside the plaza, in a first-floor meeting room.
It was very quiet, only Li Yuan and Li Yang.
Li Yang sat down heavily in a chair without a word.
"Teacher." Li Yuan showed a hint of nervousness.
"Your strength has improved quickly." Li Yang finally looked up at Li Yuan: "What level is your physical fitness now?"
"About 12.6." Li Yuan gave a number, no need to hide it.
It couldn't be hidden anyway.
"Did you use any rare treasures or forbidden drugs?" Li Yang asked directly.
"Not forbidden drugs, teacher can check my body." Li Yuan answered only half.
As for whether it was rare treasures? He didn't answer.
"Did Starlight Martial Hall give it to you?" Li Yang asked: "Previously, you didn't mention it to me. Did you sign a confidentiality agreement?"
Li Yuan remained silent, quickly thinking about how to respond.
"Alright."
"Teacher understands." Li Yang thought he had figured out Li Yuan's thoughts, smiling: "Fei Qian from Starlight Martial Hall must have told you not to disclose it to anyone, or it might attract others' envy, right?"
Li Yuan showed a wry smile, seemingly at a loss.
"Don't worry."
"It's just a treasure that enhances physical fitness. Kunlun Martial University can protect you." Li Yang smiled: "As long as it's not a potential-limiting forbidden drug."
"Everyone has secrets, especially geniuses. If you don't want to say, I won't ask more."
"I called you here to tell you that Dean Hai wants to see you when we get back."