Rewards (Seeking Support)

"The top ten finishers in this assessment are Peng Yue, Wang Zhihe, Liang Ji, Bai Lingling, Fang Xiaohan... Xu Hong."

"The top ten will all receive scholarships provided by the school. Those ranked fourth to tenth will each be rewarded with three thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, while the top three will each receive five thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones."

"In addition, I have some good news for all students."

"Our esteemed principal has sponsored one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones for this assessment as encouragement."

"Let us thank the principal!"

Teacher Du said, gesturing towards the principal's figure projected by starlight.

The students immediately applauded and shouted, "Thank you, Principal!"

The principal raised his hand to signal for quiet and said with a smile, "Students, I watched your entire assessment and am very satisfied with your performance."

"I hope that in the upcoming college entrance examination, you will achieve even better results, making me, Teacher Du, and our Second High School proud of you!"

After a few words, the principal motioned for Teacher Du to continue.

The homeroom teacher chuckled and took over, saying, "The principal has made a generous contribution. Do you have the confidence to achieve excellent results in the college entrance examination?"

"Yes!"

The crowd shouted back.

"Good!" Teacher Du nodded and continued, "The one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones sponsored by the principal will be awarded as follows: fourth to tenth place in this assessment will each receive five thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, and the top three will each receive ten thousand!"

"Furthermore, as per tradition, each of the top ten students' Natal Stars will receive a 'Starlight Rain' reward."

"The top three will be able to choose a cultivation technique from the school."

"Peng Yue, Wang Zhihe, Liang Ji, come with me after class to choose your cultivation techniques."

He said, looking at the three of them respectively.

The three immediately nodded in agreement.

The other students in the class looked at them with envy. The cultivation techniques rewarded by the school were different from the ordinary ones freely provided to everyone before. They were excellent techniques that couldn't be bought on the market and were limited in number.

"Additionally, during this assessment, seven students, including Zhou Qiao, Zhao Jiatong... and Cai Mang, although their performance was slightly lacking, are still commendable. The school will provide each of them with two thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones."

"Furthermore, from the one hundred thousand Spirit Stones sponsored by the principal, three thousand Spirit Stones will be allocated to each of them as financial aid!"

Teacher Du continued.

Zhou Qiao, Cai Mang, and the other seven were precisely the seven students who failed the mock assessment.

This financial aid was both a subsidy and a spur for them.

At least in such a class, no one would be proud to receive this financial aid.

"Finally, there are fourteen thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones left from the one hundred thousand sponsored by the principal... How about this, I'll add another three thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones for the other students in the class to share!"

Teacher Du said with a smile.

"Oh!" "Ooh yeah..." "Our teacher is generous!" "The principal is mighty!"

The students in the class immediately let out shouts of excitement.

Out of the thirty-four students in the Star Lord class, seventeen received scholarships and financial aid, leaving seventeen students.

Thus, each person could receive one thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones. Although the amount was not large, it was an unexpected surprise that made everyone cheer.

Homeroom teacher Teacher Du, with a face full of smiles, raised his hand to quiet the cheers and continued, "The second mock assessment will be held in one month, involving all ten high schools in Xiūshé City."

"Perform well, and if our class can achieve a top three ranking, I will have more rewards!"

"Hooray!"

"Teacher, don't worry, we guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Why aim for third place? If we're going to do it, let's be first! Don't you all agree?"

"Yes!"

A wave of cheers and shouts erupted from the class.

"Good! Then I'll be waiting to see your performance." Teacher Du said with a smile.

After class, Liang Ji and the other two followed their teacher to the office to receive their cultivation technique rewards.

"Student Liang Ji," Teacher Du first looked at Liang Ji and said, "I noticed that your Retainer's performance in the assessment not only had the 'Barbarian Body's' invulnerability but also strong poison resistance?"

"Has the practice of the 'Snake Barbarian Scripture' mutated again?"

"Yes, Teacher," Liang Ji nodded. "My Retainer's bloodline has mutated, so the practice of the 'Snake Barbarian Scripture' has also mutated. I call it the 'Hegemonic Body'."

The teacher frowned slightly upon hearing this and pondered for a moment before saying, "Student Liang Ji, are there any problems with your Natal Star?"

"Constantly mutating like this is not a good thing."

"You know, the probability of beneficial mutations is often less than one in a thousand, and not every mutation yields good results. More often, it leads to the collapse of the Retainer!"

"Why don't I contact the research lab at 'Heavenly Snake Academy' to conduct a comprehensive examination of your Natal Star and Retainer?"

Liang Ji fell silent for a moment and then shook his head. "Thank you, Teacher, but not for now. There are no problems with my Natal Star; it's all under my control."

"If there are problems later, I'll trouble you then."

Teacher Du looked at him upon hearing this and nodded, saying, "That's fine, as long as you know what you're doing. If any signs of losing control truly appear, remember to contact me immediately."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher."

Liang Ji thanked him again.

Teacher Du shook his head and said, "I am your teacher, the guide on your path to becoming a Star Lord, and naturally, I must be responsible for you."

He then changed the subject and asked, "I see your Retainer's 'Hegemonic Body' has strong poison resistance. Is it only poison resistance, or can it resist other attribute damage?"

Liang Ji did not hide anything regarding this. He directly replied, "The 'Hegemonic Body' can resist all attribute damage, but it requires cultivation and tempering within cultivation method grounds of the corresponding attribute."

Teacher Du's eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this. Even Peng Yue and Wang Zhihe, who were beside him, couldn't help but glance at him.

It was clear they were all surprised by the power of this ability.

Teacher Du said, "This is a very good, very powerful ability! You must cultivate it well!"

"Alright, I'll make you a reading list later. It will contain research and explanatory materials concerning 'cultivation method grounds.' You can read them."

"Thank you, Teacher."

Liang Ji thanked him again.

The teacher waved his hand and continued, "Regarding the inheritance the school is rewarding you with this time, have you decided what you want?"

Liang Ji thought for a moment and then said, "This student wants a Rune Master inheritance."

Teacher Du nodded and said, "Your Retainer's equipment is indeed lacking and clearly can't keep up with the Retainer's abilities. You do need a Rune Master inheritance."

"Coincidentally, the school has a few Rune Master inheritances donated by Grandmaster of Rune Dao Wu Shanhai. We'll reward you with one."

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Liang Ji thanked him with a smile.

While both were Rune Master inheritances, those sold on the market were generally crafted by ordinary Rune Masters, and naturally, they couldn't compare to those made by a Grandmaster of Rune Dao.

Grandmaster of Rune Dao Wu Shanhai had graduated from Xiūshé City No. 2 Middle School. After achieving success in the Rune Dao, he donated some inheritances to give back to his alma mater.

It was very difficult to obtain inheritances made by a Grandmaster of Rune Dao on the general market.

After all, inheritances made by Grandmasters were always in demand and were already booked for who knew how many years into the future.