Destiny Mission, Reactivated Again! (Part 2)

Even Shi Tiexin, with his usual composure, couldn't help but blurt out, "What?!"

This was truly unacceptable. Didn't Fengming First High School provide treatment according to the level one tested into? This was a violation of rules and discipline!

Zheng Kaiming's observational skills were truly impressive, seeing right through what Shi Tiexin was about to say.

"Yes, this is a bit irregular. But this is how it is, what can you do about it?" Zheng Kaiming said coldly, "Shi Tiexin, in this world, the stronger you are, the more privileges you have. If you can study diligently even in the Trash Class and test your way back into the Elite Class, then I will acknowledge you as a strong person. I will personally escort you back to the Elite Class, just as I escorted you away."

"But if you can't, if you fail, or if you willingly fall and mingle with the riff-raff of the Trash Class, then you are weak, truly trash. From now on, I will make you live in the worst dormitory until you are kicked out!"

"Furthermore, 'kicked out' doesn't necessarily mean after graduating from the third year of high school. Based on your actions this morning, I can petition the school committee to expel you. If similar incidents occur, Shi Tiexin, you might not be able to stay here for long."

"It's useless to be unconvinced. It's survival of the fittest, the strong survive!"

Hearing Zheng Kaiming's roar, Shi Tiexin's heart suddenly calmed.

Because he felt that what Zheng Kaiming said wasn't wrong.

Survival of the fittest, the strong survive – this was the same principle at Tumubao. The weak had no right to make demands or talk about their rights. Rights were fought for and earned.

This was completely in line with Shi Tiexin's own survival philosophy, so he didn't want to say anything more. He just suddenly felt a strong, irrepressible desire to test back into the Elite Class by the final exams.

Within this strong desire, another consciousness suddenly vibrated intensely, resonating. The spiritual domain crackled, and the familiar feeling reappeared. A huge emotion broke through the solidified mass of consciousness, carrying with it vivid, unforgettable memories that surged into Shi Tiexin's heart.

He saw students overcoming all sorts of difficulties and striving hard. He saw the hardship of sweeping streets and moving bricks in the dead of winter just to gather tuition fees. He saw the diligence of studying late into the night, and the perseverance through countless days and nights. He saw the joy of becoming the First Guard Champion with a stunning performance in the high school entrance exam, a joy born from years of effort and dedication finally paying off.

But he also saw the anxiety of his grades inevitably declining after being harassed by bad boys, and the pain of falling from the Elite Class to the Key Class. He seemed to hear many people pointing fingers at him, saying things like "Scholar Stone," which sounded like mockery in his ears.

Then, Shi Tiexin heard the voice of another consciousness.

...Test back...

...Elite Class...

----Test back----

----Elite Class----

Test back to the Elite Class—

I must test back into the Elite Class!

I am Scholar Stone, I will never be content to languish in the Trash Class, I must test back into the Elite Class!

These shouts echoed in the spiritual domain, finally transforming into an indelible obsession. A beam of intense light rose again, forming familiar words in his vision.

[Activated, Destiny Mission!]

[Destiny Mission 2: Poverty Cannot Move.]

[Description: Even if you fall into the abyss, you must strive relentlessly!]

[Completion Conditions: Explore on your own]

[Completion Rewards: Explore on your own]

Another Destiny Mission, the second one.

At this point, Shi Tiexin had some enlightenment. These Destiny Missions didn't appear randomly; they originated from the unyielding persistence, the unforgotten desires, and the undying dreams of the original consciousness of this body.

This immense desire broke through the solidified mass of consciousness. Although the mission description didn't provide specific completion conditions, Shi Tiexin could naturally understand what they were by delving deeper, feeling, and listening to the other consciousness.

Resonate with the other consciousness, accept him from the bottom of your heart, and he will accept you. Fulfill his desires, and he will help you. This process manifested in the form of Destiny Missions. Completing all these missions would lead to a true fusion, a complete transcendence of his past self.

So, what else could he say?

"You better be ready," Shi Tiexin said to Zheng Kaiming, no longer hesitant, no longer wavering. Since Scholar Stone had made up his mind, he would just charge forward. Trash talk was fine for now. "When the time comes, you can help me pack my things."

With that, Shi Tiexin turned and walked away, striding out of the dean's office.

Zheng Kaiming watched Shi Tiexin's retreating back, not paying much attention to his bravado. In his eyes, such youthful spirit was a good thing, easily exploited. Moreover, he found himself looking forward to Shi Tiexin's performance even more.

At noon, Shi Tiexin went with high spirits, determined to give his all to complete the mission, to listen attentively in class and study hard.

In the afternoon, Shi Tiexin returned dejected and disheartened. Without a word, he headed straight for the canteen, deciding to use a meal that inexplicably accelerated nourishment to change his mood and boost his morale.

I don't understand, I don't understand at all!

During the afternoon classes, I, Old Tie, really tried my best to listen, but I understood almost nothing!

No, it's not that I didn't understand anything at all. Sometimes, the other consciousness would still transmit some vague messages, helping me understand the knowledge. To the other consciousness, the knowledge taught in the Trash Class should be very simple. But those messages were intermittent, vague, and fragmented, with no preamble or conclusion, offering very little help.

The learning in the afternoon was completely ineffective.

No, this won't do. I must get the cultivation manual for Foundation First Level and the Auxiliary Cultivation Manual. I need to catch up to the cultivation progress of these prodigies as quickly as possible. This way... But why should I be able to catch up to them! They are all talented and hardworking individuals who started learning years before me. How can I possibly defeat them and get into the Elite Class?

Sigh, my head hurts, I don't want to think about it anymore, I'm exhausted.

Regardless, I need to handle what's in front of me first. Get the manual, then worry about other things.

Speaking of which, where did that kid Zhou Nan go? I haven't seen him anywhere.

Shi Tiexin felt agitated. Although his face showed no expression, his aura became more oppressive. Those four brats had indeed obediently brought the dinner, standing in a line, not daring to sit down. They believed that Shi Tiexin's dark expression was definitely because he already knew they had reported him to Zheng Kaiming.

His silence now probably meant he was contemplating which bucket to stuff them into later!

Damn it, it's all Zhou Nan's fault.

If it weren't for him, how would we have gone looking for Big Head Zheng?

If it weren't for him, how would we have gone to provoke Shi Tiexin?

If it weren't for him, how could we have lost our cigarettes?

After thinking it over and over, it was all Zhou Nan's fault.

The four of them exchanged glances, their eyes accumulating increasing ferocity.