Top Scorer in College Entrance Exam

Less than ten days after the college entrance exam, the results for the Cultural Course Exam were released.

Su Yi entered his admission ticket number and confirmed his identity information.

Upon entering the inquiry page, he glanced at the screen and felt somewhat surprised.

Chinese: 150

Mathematics: 150

Politics, History, and Geography: 150

Physics, Chemistry, and Biology: 300

Total Score: 750

A perfect score on the college entrance exam. He had originally expected to lose a point or two in subjects like Chinese or Politics, as he had always lost a point or two in his mock exams.

But then again, with his comprehension and memory having increased significantly, the number of students achieving perfect scores on the college entrance exam every year was quite high.

The main thing that mattered was the result of the Martial Arts College Entrance Exam.

Name: Su Yi

Blood Qi: 285 Cal

Specialized Course: 100 points (100-point scale)

Practical Test: 100 points (100-point scale)

A perfect score!

Although he had been prepared for this, Su Yi still couldn't calm his heart when he actually saw his results.

Demon City Top Scholar! Top Scorer in College Entrance Exam!

And a perfect score in both the cultural and martial arts sections!!!

After the news broke, media outlets and television stations nearly blew up the office of the Magic Capital Affiliated High School.

"Principal, it's a call from Demon City TV..."

"Principal, this is a call from the Huaguo News..."

The principal of the Magic Capital Affiliated High School, who had been waiting for the exam results, personally called to congratulate Su Yi and brought up the matter of interviews.

Su Yi's eyes lit up; this was the moment he had been waiting for.

"Ahem." After adjusting his emotions slightly, Su Yi said gently, "Principal, would the interviews be very troublesome?"

"Not at all, we can arrange a phone interview."

The principal, who had been considering how to persuade Su Yi, replied hurriedly. With so many newspapers and television stations, the exposure would be immense.

"You only need to accept one interview, and the content can be authorized for free to other newspapers and television stations."

Su Yi dragged out his words with a hesitant tone: "Is that so..."

"Ahem, Xiao Yi, just consider it a favor to the school. You see, the school is about to start recruiting new students, and we are in desperate need of exposure."

Hearing Su Yi's hesitation, the principal quickly played the emotional card.

"Hmm~~, then let's go with the television exclusive interview."

Hearing that Su Yi had finally agreed, the principal let out a sigh of relief.

"By the way, Xiao Yi. Since you scored as the National Top Scholar this time, the Education Department is preparing to award you a scholarship of 5 million, and the school has also prepared a 3 million scholarship for you."

"Alright, thank you, Principal."

Demon City TV began the exclusive interview.

At Su Yi's home.

Looking at the sunny, handsome, and vibrant Su Yi, the reporter began to ask: "May I ask how you managed to achieve a perfect score?"

Su Yi smiled modestly and replied: "Hard work, talent, and a bit of luck, I suppose."

The reporter laughed: "You are truly humble. You are already a martial artist; could you talk about your views on martial artists?"

Su Yi thought for a moment and began to speak earnestly: "Martial artists are a privileged class. Many people don't understand why martial artists have such a high status, even though my parents were martial artists and they never told me why."

"Your parents?" the reporter asked with curiosity.

"Yes, they passed away three years ago while on a mission."

"I'm sorry." The reporter began to apologize repeatedly.

Su Yi didn't take it to heart; he waved his hand and continued: "It's fine, I've long since gotten used to it. I don't know if the high status of martial artists is right or wrong; perhaps they have their own responsibilities to bear."

Cults? The Investigation Bureau?

I don't know, and no one has ever told me, but I think there must be a reason why it hasn't been spoken of. The government wouldn't harm us.

Shrugging his shoulders, Su Yi continued confidently, "I am already at the Second-Rank Mid Stage and will soon be entering Magic Capital Martial Arts University. With my talent, I should be able to complete the breakthrough of the Lower Three Grades very quickly.

If there truly are responsibilities that martial artists must shoulder, I think I am ready."

A ray of sunlight hit just right, shining on Su Yi's face.

So dazzling; the reporter was certain this image would be deeply etched into many people's memories.

Coming back to his senses, the reporter gathered his thoughts: "You said you are already a Second-Rank Mid Stage martial artist?"

Seeing Su Yi nod, he asked with some surprise: "Then how were you able to progress so quickly? Your Blood Qi during the Martial Arts College Entrance Exam should have been at the First-Grade Mid Stage."

The reporter had done his homework before coming, knowing some of Su Yi's basic information, such as his institution and his Third Bone Tempering.

"Resources, and hard work—neither can be dispensed with."

"Then, could you give an evaluation of Magic Capital Martial Arts University?"

"My father is an instructor at Magic Martial Academy, so..."

Soon, the newspaper and the exclusive interview were published.

"So handsome!"

"Full marks in both academics and martial arts? It would be unreasonable not to dissect someone like this."

"Second-Rank Mid Stage? Are the prodigies of the Magic Capital all this terrifying?"

"Third Bone Tempering... I can't even get past the first!"

"I can't even pass the physical fitness test. Is the gap between people really this huge?"

"Brother Yi is awesome!!!"

"Good, with such a younger generation, what do we old folks have to fear!"

"..."

Su Yi's exclusive interview instantly caused a massive stir across the country.

The National College Entrance Exam Champion with full marks in both academics and martial arts!

A Second-Rank Mid Stage martial artist!!

And a martial artist who broke through with Third Bone Tempering!!!

Any one of these three would be an incredible feat, yet now, someone had combined all three.

Many people began discussing how such a person could have achieved this.

And Su Yi officially unlocked the title: "Other People's Child!"

Although some people had called him that back at school, it had only been on a small scale.

But now, it was on a national scale.

His parents were both deceased, yet he remained self-reliant and unyielding, successfully becoming the National College Entrance Exam Champion.

He had become the ideal child in the eyes of countless parents!

In the eyes of young girls, Su Yi—strong, confident, and possessing a gentle, sunny smile—was simply an Unreachable Flower that could not be profaned.

Good grades, high combat power, handsome, and gentle in speech.

Such a boy was simply the perfect template for a dream boyfriend.

The boys' perspective was different; there was more envy and admiration.

There weren't many who felt unconvinced; one might feel unconvinced when the gap is small.

But with a gap this large, well, forget it.

However, the greatest impact was on the High-Rank martial artists, because only they were martial artists in the true sense, and the ones who truly practiced the responsibilities of a martial artist.

They had carried the heavy burden for decades, for generations.

When they saw these reports, who knows how many eyes welled up with tears.

They held up the backbone of humanity for the happiness of the next generation.

How many had been buried in the Underground Cave, unknown and unsung.

Yet, to have a younger generation that could understand them, and even follow in their footsteps, was a happy thing.

It was also a sorrowful thing.

They knew that the so-called deaths on missions were likely due to the Underground Cave.

Su Yi was at the Second-Rank Mid Stage; once he reached the Third Rank, he would learn about the Underground Cave.

He would eventually walk the same path as them.

At this moment, Su Yi was quietly watching his rising Energy Points.

It had only been four hours since the report was released, and he had already accumulated 2,200 Energy Points. Adding the savings from the past twenty-plus days, he now had 7,400 Energy Points.

An average increase of 550 points per hour—the amount he used to earn in four or five days—and it was still rising rapidly.

Although he knew it wouldn't last long, he still hoped it could persist a little longer to sustain his usage for the coming period.

It wouldn't be this easy to influence the entire nation next time.

This time, he had merely leveraged the nationwide attention surrounding the College Entrance Exam.

Perhaps he could hitch a ride on the hype for an exclusive interview during next year's College Entrance Exam.

After another four-plus hours, his Energy Points reached ten thousand.

Su Yi hurriedly began the Optimization of his Tempering Method.

Ten thousand Energy Points vanished in an instant.

Name: Su Yi
Realm: Second-Rank Martial Artist
Blood Qi: 405/440 cal
Spiritual Power: 477 Hz/489 Hz
Bone Tempering: 97 bones (90%), 1 bone (32%), 108 bones (30%)
Knowledge: Mid Grade Combat Method--Falling Blossom Sword--Minor Achievement {Optimization+1}; Mid-Grade Footwork--Cloud Step--Minor Achievement {Optimization+1}; Basic Cultivation Method--Tempering Method {Optimization+3}; Horse Stance {Optimization+1}--Void Standing Realm; Basic Fist Technique--Minor Achievement;
Basic Leg Technique--Major Achievement; Basic Sword Technique--Major Achievement {Optimization+1};
...
Energy: 23 points
Damage Status: 4.65%

The Optimization was complete; the current Tempering Method now increased Blood Qi absorption by 30%, accelerated Bone Tempering speed by 30%, and reduced Blood Qi consumption by 30%.

It was a terrifying effect, the cost being that he had to start accumulating Energy Points all over again.

However, according to Su Yi's calculations, even excluding the peak heat of these past few days, the decline shouldn't be too severe.

After all, this era was not yet like the internet explosion of later generations.

Collecting points in that kind of environment would truly be difficult.

Su Yi slowly planned out the usage of his Energy Points; optimizing each of his Mid Grade Combat Methods once more would require another twenty thousand Energy Points.

As for Deduction, Su Yi had experimented slightly; creating a basic combat method now only required 500 Energy Points.

At the very beginning, he couldn't even perform a Deduction, which had led him to believe the Deduction function was broken.

It was only after practicing Stake Standing and the Tempering Method that he realized Deduction was not about creating something from nothing—at least, he couldn't do that yet.

Back then, deducing a basic combat method required 1,000 Energy Points, while a Mid Grade Combat Method required 100,000.

Even now, creating a Mid Grade Combat Method still required 50,000 Energy Points.

Such exorbitant Energy Point costs were completely unnecessary; in Su Yi's eyes, there was no need to waste Energy Points on these combat methods, even those of Mid or High Rank.

It wasn't as if he couldn't learn them at the Martial University; what he truly needed were things like the Spirit Cultivation Method, the Golden Body Nine-Tempering Method, and Spirit Battle Arts.

These techniques were what mattered for High Rank cultivation.

The current Su Yi couldn't go to that Realm Land.

He couldn't learn these combat techniques at all; surely he couldn't expect Town Guardian King to just hand them over?

If he had been willing to give them, he would have done so long ago.

After much deliberation, the Book of Knowledge's Deduction was the best choice.

Su Yi's application of Spiritual Power was still too superficial; he essentially had no application for it at all.

Without reaching 500 Hz, he couldn't even perceive or capture Energy Particles.

Therefore, he couldn't deduce a Spirit Cultivation Method at all, and even if he could, Su Yi estimated it would require over a million Energy Points.

And that was assuming he had a certain level of understanding regarding the utilization of Spiritual Power.