End of Class Assignment

By the time the new students emerged from the Training Building, a group of senior students had already gathered to watch the excitement. Huang Jing walked out unhurriedly and said, "Line up according to your floors."

Over a thousand new students hurriedly formed ranks according to the floors assigned before the doors had opened. No one dared to pass themselves off as something they were not.

Martial artists had better memories than ordinary people, and there were surveillance cameras as well. Who would dare falsify anything before a Grandmaster?

Once everyone had lined up, Huang Jing continued, "The Branch Academy assignments are over. Some of you performed well; some of you performed terribly!

One step behind, and you fall behind every step thereafter!

Everything you did today was watched by the instructors, myself included.

If your first impression was poor, do you think the instructors will look at you in a new light later?

There are so many geniuses. We can train them and support them, but you must show the value you deserve.

If we cannot see your value, why should we invest heavily in cultivating you? Just because you are students of Magic Martial Academy?

Do you think you're Su Yi? He can sit off to the side and watch you make a fuss without needing to vie for the instructors' attention!

That's because when he was at Third Grade Mid Stage—even at Third Grade Early Stage—he could kill a Third-Rank High Stage opponent across ranks!

Do you have that kind of strength? No! And if you don't, why are you copying him and refusing to fight for it?"

Quite a few students had not shown themselves at all. Su Yi did not need to; they were simply fools.

When Huang Jing mentioned Su Yi, many new and senior students turned their gazes toward him. Su Yi did not care about such attention in the slightest; he even seemed to enjoy it.

With a smile on his face, he stood there warmly, as calm and unruffled as drifting clouds.

The new students did not dare speak, but the senior students had already begun whispering among themselves.

"Of course, we won't abandon you just because you performed poorly. Magic Martial Academy will not easily give up on any student. If your strength is lacking, you can cultivate diligently. But if your mindset is lacking, that will be difficult.

Martial artists must strive. If you do not strive, how will you catch up to those more talented than yourselves? No matter how gifted Su Yi is, he is still only in the Lower Three Grades.

You can catch up in the Middle Three Grades. There are plenty who became Grandmasters after a single Bone Tempering. Being slow for a time does not mean being slow for a lifetime."

After giving them a brief lecture, Huang Jing did not linger. As a Grandmaster, he had many matters to attend to.

The moment Huang Jing left, an instructor immediately shouted, "Weapon Academy, come to No. 1 Playground!"

"Tactics Academy, come to No. 2 Playground!"

"..."

No. 1 Playground.

The Weapon Academy instructors had all set up their stations.

Upon spotting Wu Kuishan, Su Yi walked straight over.

"Hello, Teacher!"

Wu Kuishan looked up and smiled at Su Yi. "Wait at the side for a moment. Your junior sister will be here soon."

"Teacher, have you already chosen your student?"

"No, I don't plan to take any more students. It's my daughter, Wu Duoduo."

Wu Kuishan had not intended to take students this semester in the first place. One Su Yi and one Duo'er were enough.

He might not even have much time to teach them.

Before long, Wu Duoduo walked over, looking frail and delicate.

"Dad."

She called out to Wu Kuishan first, then lowered her head toward Su Yi and softly said, "Hello, Senior Brother."

Her voice was rather quiet.

Su Yi's brows rose. Sure enough, she had a shy disposition.

He replied just as gently, "Hello, Junior Sister."

Cheng Wen chose Yan Bo, while Wang Yang chose Zhou Shiping, who was at Sixth Grade Early Stage.

That came as something of a surprise. Wang Yang had always used a saber before, while Zhou Shiping cultivated palm techniques. Not many people studied under him at Magic Martial Academy, and he did not have many students either.

No one came over to inquire on Wu Kuishan's side. A sideways glance revealed the words on his sign: "Busy with affairs. Taking only two students. Full."

Choosing an instructor was a two-way selection to begin with. Since Wu Kuishan was no longer taking students, they could only choose other instructors.

Not long after, the others also made their way toward the instructors they had selected.

The instructor assignments gradually came to an end.

Once the instructors had been assigned, the students were divided into classes as well. The classes were mainly for studying general education and theory courses.

The instructors they had chosen now were mainly there to guide their daily cultivation, not their theoretical studies.

Four hundred people were divided into eight classes in total.

Since everyone's progress differed, some had not even cultivated the Tempering Method or Stake Standing, while others were already martial artists.

Though Su Yi was already at Third Grade Mid Stage, he was still assigned to Class 1.

With the class assignments and instructor assignments complete, the day's tasks were finished.

With the class assignments complete, Wu Kuishan beckoned Su Yi and Wu Duoduo over.

He handed Su Yi an access card and said, "This is the access card for the Mentor Dormitory area. If you need anything, you can come find me there directly, but remember to call first and make sure I'm there before you come.

"If I'm not, I'll message you when I get back. Your progress is different from everyone else's, so there are already some classes you can attend.

"Send me a copy of your timetable later, and I'll arrange your classes for you."

Then he turned to Wu Duoduo and smiled. "Duoduo, just follow the new students' pace for now. Are you coming back with me first, or going straight to the dorms?"

Wu Duoduo had also been assigned to Class One.

Wu Duoduo tilted her head and thought for a moment before answering softly, "I'll go straight to the dorms."

Wu Kuishan nodded slightly. "All right. Then go back with Su Yi. You can get to know each other too."

Wu Kuishan paused, then said to Su Yi, "Su Yi, take good care of Duoduo normally."

They were in the same class and the same age, which made it all the more convenient for him to look after her.

"Okay."

Su Yi agreed very seriously.

After all, she was his classmate and also his teacher's daughter. Of course he had to take good care of her.

The moment Wu Kuishan received his answer, he left at once.

Su Yi formally began introducing himself.

Wu Duoduo listened and nodded earnestly.

She had heard the name Su Yi from her father, her mother, and many mentors already.

Third Grade Mid Stage—so impressive. He was handsome too, and spoke so gently.

For some reason, thinking of that made her blush.

They were still unfamiliar with each other, and Wu Duoduo shyly tilted her head. "Wu Duoduo."

After giving only her name, she said nothing more.

Su Yi could not help laughing. She was far too shy.

But Su Yi did not mind. Her grandfather was a Grandmaster, and both her parents were mentors at Magic Martial Academy. She was their only junior.

If she had been a boy, they could still have put her through some training. But as a girl, she had been utterly doted on as she grew up.

She had been protected too well.

He led Wu Duoduo toward the new student dormitories.

Most of the way, Su Yi was the one starting conversations. Wu Duoduo would occasionally reply, but for the most part, she simply listened.

Though she did not speak much, she listened with great seriousness the entire time.

Whenever she replied, there was not the slightest hint of perfunctoriness. She remembered every word Su Yi said.

Su Yi occasionally shared amusing things he knew with Wu Duoduo, keeping the journey from falling into awkward silence.

Before long, the two returned to the dormitories. Wu Duoduo's room was in Building 8.

After a polite farewell, Su Yi headed straight for the Logistics Department.

He had yet to collect his admission reward: the 300 credits from the agreement, plus the original 50 credits, for a total of 350 credits.

Magic Martial Academy's Logistics Department.

The Logistics Department occupied a three-story building. Most of Magic Martial Academy's buildings were set up like service halls, and the Logistics Department was no exception.

The first floor was divided into three areas. Five windows were open in the corner on the left, serving as the new student service counter.

There were twenty windows on the right, plus another fifteen on the left.

All thirty-five of these windows served old students, including credit inquiries and collection.

Straight ahead was a row of ten windows responsible for resource exchanges.

When Su Yi arrived, there were both new and old students in the hall. The old students were all quiet, staring straight ahead as they silently lined up and waited.

The new students, on the other hand, could barely contain their curiosity and kept looking around.

It was Su Yi's first time at the Logistics Department as well, and he looked around with some curiosity.

Su Yi's arrival drew the attention of many people. The new students were somewhat intimidated by his strength and avoided him, dodging out of his way.

The old students, meanwhile, examined this foremost new student with great interest.

Su Yi was already quite famous throughout Magic Martial Academy.

There were not many people in line. Before long, Su Yi collected his 350 credits.

Including these 350, his Martial Arts Certificate now held 877 credits.

Under the staff member's astonished gaze, he headed toward the resource exchange counter.

Unlike those new students, Su Yi had received his Martial Arts Certificate long ago and had already opened his Credit Channel in advance.

New students could only check their credits and could not exchange them for pills, but he had no such restrictions.

The instructor in charge of exchanges saw Su Yi approaching and raised a hand in greeting. "Su Yi, what are you planning to exchange for?"

Su Yi looked over at the sound of his voice and politely greeted him, "Hello, Teacher Chen."

One advantage of studying at Magic Martial Academy was that he knew more people, and everyone was more willing to look out for him.

The downside was that they were practically all elders.

Chen Bo'an smiled as he handed Su Yi an exchange form.

Su Yi gave it a cursory glance before saying directly, "I'd like to exchange for a pair of C-grade alloy boots."

Su Yi already had a weapon. His C-grade Longyuan was sufficient for the time being.

Exchanging for shoes was necessary. Ordinary footwear simply could not support him through long-distance rushes.

Chen Bo'an smiled and nodded, doing the calculations. "C-grade alloy costs 40 Credit Points per kilogram. A pair of boots should take around two kilograms. The leather for the boots will cost 10 Credit Points, and the custom-making fee is another 10. That comes to 100 Credit Points in total."

After calculating, he continued, "Anything else you need? Inner armor, pills, that sort of thing?"

"Ten Third-Rank Blood Qi Pills, and two Life-Returning Pills. As for inner armor, do you have any recommendations, Teacher?"

Chen Bo'an was somewhat surprised. Was he really being this lavish?

"Ten Third-Rank Blood Qi Pills are 400 Credit Points, and two Life-Returning Pills are another 400. That's already 900 Credit Points altogether. You still want inner armor?"

Su Yi probably didn't have enough Credit Points for 900, did he?

Su Yi said with some heartache, "Teacher, I'll pay in cash."

This time, Su Yi was not putting on an act. He only had 65 million in cash on hand. Once he spent it this time, he would have to rely on himself from then on.

"Then how about leather armor made from the hide of a Fourth-Grade Underground Cave Creature? It's only 500 Credit Points—cheap and practical! It should be within a price range you can afford.

"Any lower-grade leather armor would be of no use to you.

"This leather armor can barely withstand a full-force strike from a Third-Rank Peak martial artist, and it also has some force-dispersing effect."

Five hundred Credit Points brought the total to 1,400 Credit Points—42 million in cash when converted.

Su Yi took out his bank card and handed it over. "Teacher, go ahead and charge it."

As Chen Bo'an processed the payment, he said, "1,400 Credit Points comes to 42 million. I'll only charge you 40 million—consider it a first-time discount."

Su Yi paused slightly, then thanked him repeatedly.

He knew that so-called discounts were all private subsidies. The older generation always liked to give their juniors a little extra care.

Silently remembering this kindness, Su Yi accepted the pills.

"Come back in a few days to collect the leather armor and boots."

Having bought everything, Su Yi politely bid Chen Bo'an farewell.