Internship Moved Up

"Classmates, I have some good news to tell you."

The next day in the classroom, Teacher Hu stood on the podium with a notice in her hand, smiling.

"The academy's annual Otherworld Internship program is being moved up this year! The target world is still the [Martial World], and the duration has been extended from two months to three months! It's expected to start in early October and continue until early January! This is a rare opportunity for training, so we hope everyone will sign up enthusiastically."

However, the good news that Teacher Hu mentioned held little appeal for the students, and the classroom response was lukewarm...

"Teacher Hu, this isn't good news for us."

"Yeah, we're in Year One Class C. This kind of opportunity is highly competitive across the whole school. Only a few top students from Class A have a chance in the Class A year. As for the rest of us? Forget it..."

"Yeah, yeah, when I was in fourth grade, I was lucky if I could even participate once."

"Teacher, let's talk about something related to our class instead..."

"That's not entirely true..." one of the students realized, "There's still one student in my class who can participate."

As they spoke, everyone looked at Luo Jun.

"What are you thinking? The academy wouldn't do something like that! But the Martial World world isn't easy to navigate either; it's a dangerous place..."

"I've heard that the Martial World world is full of rare and exotic animals, and even dragons exist. I wonder if I'll ever see one!"

"I remember seeing a post on the forum before, saying that the Heaven's Gate Sect Master and Sword Saint Zuo Taixuan are about to have a duel. If you have the chance, go and see it, and tell us about it when you come back."

Luo Jun wasn't too worried about the dangers of the martial world, but he didn't expect his internship to start so early this year. [Martial World] opens at the beginning of each month, and the pollution level is generally low. Normally, it's recommended to stay in [Martial World] for no more than three months.

The students showed little interest in this, but as soon as Teacher Hu left, they surrounded Luo Jun.

However, the college has a responsibility to its students, so previous internships were always two months long, allowing some leeway in case of unforeseen circumstances. This time, the activity is a maximum of three months... While nothing should go wrong normally, it's still somewhat risky...

"Let's not just talk about others." Teacher Hu clapped his hands. "I've already sent the details to the group. Interested students can sign up. Gaining experience in otherworldly exploration early on will be very beneficial for your future work!"

"And also... we absolutely must meet Yan Wangshu, who's known as the most beautiful woman in the Martial World!"

It was no secret at school that he had been recommended for admission without examination. While everyone envied him, some were also worried about him.

"Hey, are you really going to [the Martial World]?"

Of course, in this situation, nothing will happen even if it exceeds three months. For example, the recommended survival time in the Savage Wilderness is one month, but most people, even if trapped in the Savage Wilderness for a month and a half, will only be heavily polluted, not completely mutated. Experts like those in the Clan Troops can survive even if trapped for three months.

"Will Luo Jun be able to handle this? I've heard there are many experts in the Martial World arts world. If he enters at the Body Refinement Realm, won't he just be used as cannon fodder...?"

Luo Jun had a vague feeling that something was amiss...

"Come on, Yan Wangshu has held the title of the number one Martial World for almost twenty years. She's turned into an old lady. Haven't you seen the forums? The rising stars now are the Four Beauties: Bai Liuqinyin!"

He looked out the window at the Administration Building. Could this be related to Ling Fei's arrival yesterday...?

"Oh dear, let's get inside and save our lives first. Stick close to the teachers and senior students... I heard you have to call them 'Senior Brother' and 'Martial Uncle ' inside!"

Everyone was chattering away, and although none of them had ever been to [Martial World], they still recommended various famous scenic spots they had heard about online, and some even expressed concern for his safety. This lively atmosphere gave Luo Jun a sense of warmth...

"Alright, alright..." Luo Jun stopped the commotion. "Do you know how big the Martial World is? It's all over the place. In the Main World, you can't even walk all over Zhendan in three months, even with airplanes and high-speed trains. But in the Martial World world, transportation is basically by walking. Do you want to kill me with exhaustion?"

"Oh, everyone's just curious since they haven't been before..." Chen Ran patted Luo Jun on the shoulder and laughed, "Well, I don't have many requirements... Just give me a martial arts manual! I don't need anything too advanced, just get me the Great Luo Immeasurable Sword Formation of the Sword Saint."

Luo Jun glanced at him. "Why don't I just tie up Zuo Taixuan and let him teach you himself?"

"Sure!" Chen Ran nodded cheekily.

"You're all right!"

Just then, Teacher Hu suddenly returned and called out, "Luo Jun, come out for a moment."

Luo Jun followed Teacher Hu out of the classroom and found Song Yi standing at the door.

"Teacher Song?" Luo Jun asked, somewhat surprised.

"You haven't come to see me lately. Looks like you're doing well at the academy?" Song Yi said with a smile.

"Oh, it's not that I didn't want to trouble you." Luo Jun laughed, thinking to himself, "With those Divine Eye of yours, I'm afraid if I get too close, I won't be able to keep any secrets."

"Alright." Song Yi nodded. "You've heard, right? The Otherworld Internship has been moved up. Normally, apart from your guaranteed admission spot, the other students participating in the internship should be at least at the third level of the Qi Heart Refining Realm, if not the Foundation Establishment Realm. Although your performance in actual combat was good, you are still only at the Body Refinement Realm."

"Therefore, the dean asked me to ask for your opinion. Going to another world for training is definitely better than studying and training in the academy, but it also comes with danger. The situation in another world is unpredictable, and even with teachers accompanying you, safety cannot be guaranteed."

"If you are worried about the risks, you can give up this opportunity now, and your guaranteed admission spot will still be valid next year."

Luo Jun glanced at Song Yi, unsure of what was hidden beneath his ambiguous smile.

"No need," Luo Jun waved his hand. "Thank you for your concern, Dean, but exploring other worlds is inherently dangerous. If you can't even take this kind of risk, you shouldn't be studying here."

Song Yi nodded. "Very good, that's ambitious. Then I'll help you with your internship procedures..."

After saying that, he looked at Teacher Hu beside him and said, "Teacher Hu, Luo Jun is a promising talent. Please help me look after him."

"Okay, no problem, Professor Song..." Teacher Hu hurriedly agreed.

After Song Yi left, Teacher Hu whispered to Luo Jun, "Is he your relative?"

"No..." Luo Jun shook his head.

"So you're related to the dean?"

Luo Jun was about to deny it when he suddenly remembered the possible "deep" relationship Master and the dean...

"That's quite possible..."

(End of this chapter)