Rewards

"This time, the top ten in the assessment are Peng Yue, Wang Zhihe, Liang Ji, Bai Lingling, Fang Xiaohan...and Xu Hong."

"The top ten will all receive scholarships provided by the school. Students ranked fourth through tenth will each receive three thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, while the top three will each receive five thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones."

"Also, I have some good news for everyone."

"Our beloved principal has sponsored one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones for this assessment, as a reward."

"Let's thank the principal!"

As Teacher Du spoke, he gestured toward the principal's figure, which had appeared beside them through Starlight Projection.

The students immediately applauded and called out, "Thank you, Principal!"

The principal raised a hand to quiet them, smiling as he said, "I watched your assessment from beginning to end, and I'm very pleased with your performance."

"I hope you'll achieve even better results in the upcoming college entrance exams, and make me, Teacher Du, and Second High School proud!"

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

Their homeroom teacher picked up where he left off with a broad smile. "The principal has really gone all out. Do you have confidence that you'll do well in the college entrance exams?"

"Yes!"

The students shouted their answer.

"Good!" Teacher Du nodded. "The principal sponsored one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones. For this assessment, students ranked fourth through tenth will each receive five thousand, and the top three will each receive ten thousand!"

"Also, as usual, each of the top ten will receive a 'Starlight Rain' reward for their Natal Star."

"The top three can each choose a legacy from the school."

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

As he spoke, he looked toward the three of them in turn.

The three immediately nodded in acknowledgment.

Their classmates looked at them with envy. The legacies awarded by the school were different from the ordinary ones previously provided to all the students for free. These were excellent legacies unavailable on the open market, and there were only a limited number.

"Also, although Zhou Qiao, Zhao Jiatong, Cai Mang, and four other students fell somewhat short in this assessment, their efforts are still worth encouraging. The school will provide each of them with two thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones."

"On top of that, three thousand Spirit Stones from the principal's one hundred thousand will be given to each of them as financial assistance!"

Teacher Du continued.

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

The financial aid was both assistance and a spur to do better.

At least in a class like this, no one would take pride in receiving it.

"Lastly, there are still fourteen thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones left from the principal's hundred thousand. How about this? I'll add another three thousand, and we'll divide it among the rest of the class!"

Teacher Du said with a smile.

"Oh!" "Yes!" "Our homeroom teacher's the best!" "Long live the principal!"

The students erupted in excited cheers.

There were thirty-four students in the Star Lord class. After excluding the seventeen who had received scholarships or financial aid, seventeen students remained.

That meant each of them would receive a thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones. It wasn't much, but the unexpected windfall sent everyone cheering.

Homeroom teacher Teacher Du smiled and raised a hand to quiet them, then continued, "The second mock exam will be in a month, and all ten high schools in Xiūshé City will take it together."

"Do your best. If our class places in the top three, I'll have another big reward for you!"

"Awesome!"

"Don't worry, Teacher! We'll get the job done!"

"Why settle for the top three? If we're doing this, we're going for first! Right, everyone?"

"Right!"

The class burst into cheers and shouts.

"Good! I'll look forward to seeing what you can do," Teacher Du said with a smile.

After class, Liang Ji and the other two followed their teacher to his office to collect their legacy rewards.

"Liang Ji." Teacher Du turned to him first. "I noticed your Vassals displayed not only the 'Barbarian Body's' resistance to blades and spears, but also strong poison resistance during the assessment?"

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

"Yes, Teacher." Liang Ji nodded. "My Vassals' bloodline mutated, so their cultivation of the 'Snake Barbarian Scripture' changed too. I call it the 'Hegemonic Body.'"

Teacher Du furrowed his brow slightly. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Liang Ji, is there anything wrong with your Natal Star?"

"Having mutations happen over and over isn't a good thing."

"Keep in mind, the odds of a beneficial mutation are often less than one in a thousand. Not every mutation will have a good result. More often, your Vassals could collapse!"

"How about I contact the research lab at Heavenly Snake Academy and have them thoroughly examine your Natal Star and Vassals?"

Liang Ji fell silent for a moment, then shook his head. "Thank you, Teacher, but there's no need for now. There's nothing wrong with my Natal Star. I have everything under control."

"If something really does go wrong later, I'll ask for your help then."

Teacher Du looked at him and nodded. "All right. As long as you know what you're doing. If anything starts to get out of control, remember to contact me right away."

"Understood. Thank you, Teacher."

Liang Ji thanked him again.

Teacher Du shook his head. "I'm your teacher, your guide on the Path of the Star Lord. Of course I have to take responsibility for you."

Then he changed the subject and asked, "I noticed your Vassals' 'Hegemonic Body' has strong poison resistance. Is that all it can resist, or can it withstand damage from other attributes as well?"

Liang Ji didn't hide anything. "The 'Hegemonic Body' can resist damage from all attributes, but it needs to be cultivated and tempered in a Cultivation Dharma Land corresponding to the attribute."

Teacher Du's eyes lit up. Even Peng Yue and Wang Zhihe, standing nearby, couldn't help looking at him.

Clearly, they were both surprised by how powerful this ability was.

"That's an excellent ability—a very powerful one!" Teacher Du said. "Make sure you develop it well."

"How about this? I'll put together a reading list for you later. It'll include research and reference materials on Cultivation Dharma Lands. You can read through them."

"Thank you, Teacher."

Liang Ji thanked him again.

The teacher waved a hand and continued, "As for the legacy awarded by the school this time, have you decided what you want?"

Liang Ji thought for a moment, then said, "I'd like a Rune Master legacy."

Teacher Du nodded. "Your Vassals' equipment is indeed lacking. It's already fallen noticeably behind their abilities, so you do need a Rune Master legacy."

"Fortunately, the school still has several Rune Master legacies donated by Grandmaster Wu Shanhai. I'll award you one."

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Liang Ji beamed and thanked him at once.

Although both were Rune Master legacies, those sold on the market were generally made by ordinary Rune Masters. Naturally, they couldn't compare to legacies made by a Grandmaster of Rune Dao.

Grandmaster of Rune Dao Wu Shanhai had graduated from Xiūshé City's Second High School. After mastering Rune Dao, he gave back to his alma mater by donating several legacies.

It was difficult to buy legacies made by a Grandmaster of Rune Dao on the market.

After all, there was no shortage of buyers for a grandmaster's legacies. They were reserved years in advance.

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