Entrance Exam!?

"Are you suggesting that we join forces?" Li Shuangmu asked with a smile.

"Precisely. That is the idea. There is strength in numbers, after all." Wang Ning pushed up his glasses and added, "So, if possible, sticking together is always for the best. No matter what happens in the future, we'll have each other to rely on."

"Hmm, I agree. What about you two?" Li Shuangmu asked.

Wei Ming replied, "I'm in."

Yin Kuang also said, "Count me in."

"Then our temporary team is established. So, Wei Ming, tell us about your special ability. We may not be able to fully trust each other yet, but we should at least be sincere in our cooperation."

Wei Ming scratched his head and said, "Actually... it's nothing much to talk about. Just don't laugh."

"We won't, we won't."

"It's... it's Thick-Skinned. The effect is a 20% reduction in general damage, and it deals a 10% recoil effect of the damage taken back to the attacker."

"This..."

"Didn't you say you wouldn't laugh?"

Wang Ning's mouth twitched a few times as he said, "I didn't laugh, how did I laugh? I was just going to say, you are a natural-born tank."

"...Screw you!"

It wasn't just the four of them whispering; the other students were also communicating in twos and threes. It could be said that some were happy while others were worried. Those with high attributes and good skills were beaming with joy, while the opposite were pulling long faces. Of course, there were also those with neutral expressions, showing nothing out of the ordinary.

The two rivals, however, started bickering again. "Zhang Yaozong, you just wait! Don't let me catch an opportunity, or I'll use Savage Charge to send you flying!"

"Du Fang, don't get cocky. Do you think my Wing Chun is just for show? Once I use my Inch Punch, who lives and who dies is anyone's guess!"

Just as the two seemed on the verge of a real fight, the teaching assistant standing below the podium, Xiong Ba, finally stepped forward and said, "Quiet! You two, sit down! If you want to fight, don't be in such a hurry; soon enough, you won't have a choice! Now, rookies, get back to your seats, immediately, right now!"

Having witnessed his brutality and cold-bloodedness, no one dared to defy him again.

"Alright. You have all understood your attributes. Now, we will immediately move on to the next item: the Entrance Exam," Ji Wen said. "Don't make me despise your intelligence. If you think that failing the 'Entrance Exam' will allow you to leave this 'University,' then you are too naive. Honestly, the 'Entrance Exam' is merely a handout from the 'Headmaster' to you rookies. There, you can earn your first income, which is crucial for your future development. That is all I will say."

Those who had been daydreaming because of the words "Entrance Exam" suddenly froze.

Xiong Ba curled his lip and thought to himself, How similar to how I was back then, poor souls... He then said, "A reminder: if you are carrying any valuables, such as gold, jewelry, ornaments, or currency, you can exchange them for 'Study Points.' Of course, if you have Republic currency imbued with the Celestial Purple Aura, then I congratulate you; you are about to have a significant income."

"Excuse me... Senior, what can Study Points be used for?" a girl asked weakly and coquettishly. As she spoke, she puffed out her ample chest and batted her large eyes.

The Otaku glanced at her and let out a "Tch." "Big chest, no brain. That is my evaluation of you as a veteran otaku. Also, don't think you can flaunt your looks in front of me. I've played with people prettier than you, including quite a few plot beauties; you'd better watch yourself. Besides, I'm not interested in non-virgins. Didn't you see the description on your attribute panel? 'Equivalent to currency.' Do you know what 'currency' is? It's money! Don't have any? Just find someone to sell it to."

The girl with the ample chest turned pale, her head bowing so low it almost disappeared into her desk drawer.

Ji Wen frowned and said, "Can't you behave yourself?"

"Hmph! I hate these slutty bimbos the most..." Deep hatred flickered in the Otaku's eyes.

Xiong Ba shook his head, ignoring the Otaku, and said, "I can use my 'Teaching Assistant' authority to open the exchange menu for you. Any exchange under 200 Study Points will be displayed." After saying this, Xiong Ba waved his hand, and a light screen floated above every desk. "The 'University' will automatically filter exchangeable items for you rookies. A word of advice: it is best to choose the items recommended by the 'University'."

Xiong Ba might be fierce, but compared to the other two assistants, he was quite diligent.

"There are four major categories of exchange items: Equipment, Bloodline, Legendary, and Auxiliary. Equipment is for exchanging cold weapons and firearms. Bloodline is for exchanging various magical bloodline abilities, such as Spider-Man bloodline, Werewolf bloodline, etc., which can drastically modify your body. Don't even think about this category for now; you can't afford it. Legendary is for items and abilities that only appear in legends, such as cultivation, if you have the money. Auxiliary includes items like medicine, ammunition, materials, and so on. Many things are not cheap; although you enjoy an 80% discount, think carefully before you exchange."

"Now, you have ten minutes to prepare." After saying this, Xiong Ba leaned against the podium, watching the people in the classroom with a relaxed air.

"Hey! Classmate, do you have any money? Can you lend me 5,000 yuan?"

"Lend it to you? I don't even have enough for myself. Ah, I'm so glad I didn't listen to my dad and put all my money in the bank, otherwise I'd be screwed now..." After saying this, he tapped the air triumphantly. "I want an AK-47!"

The next moment, points of light appeared on his desk, then gathered together to form the shape of an AK-47. As the light dissipated, a brand-new AK-47 sat on the desk.

"My god! That's amazing! This is... it's not a toy, is it?"

"Rat-tat-tat!" The AK-47 spat out a tongue of fire, and the bullets hit the ceiling, burying themselves deep inside.

"Ah! It's... it's actually a real gun!" The person first looked terrified, but the next moment, his eyes glowed with fanatical light. He picked up the AK-47, unable to contain his excitement. "It's... it's real... this... gun, haha, I finally have a gun!!"

"Idiot! Be quiet!" Xiong Ba barked.

"Huh?! Oh..." Suddenly, the boy jumped up and shouted sharply, "I... I have a gun in my hand! Do you think I'm still afraid of you?! Huh? Haha, I've long since found you guys annoying. From childhood to now, no one has dared to be fierce to me. Who do you think you are? Now I have a gun, I'm not afraid of anyone!"

At this point, several others followed suit, exchanging for AK-47s, Desert Eagles, M16s, or M4 rifles, and stood up proudly and triumphantly, brandishing their weapons.

Clearly, with guns in their hands, their courage had surged. They no longer held the three teaching assistants in any regard. So what if you have great strength? I have a gun in my hand; no matter how strong you are, I'll take you down with one shot! Although they might not have the guts to actually kill someone, they used the guns in their hands to vent their dissatisfaction with the three assistants.

Having been pampered all their lives, how could they tolerate the shouting and insults of the three assistants?

The three teaching assistants exchanged glances.

Ji Wen said, "I still can't understand why we encountered so many idiots."

The Otaku also said, "I finally understand; they are all actually mentally retarded."

Xiong Ba patted his head in frustration and said, "I really want to snap their necks, then crack open their skulls to see what exactly is going on inside their heads."

"But then again," the Otaku laughed, "it seems I was like that last year too. Haha, rookies are rookies. Do you remember what happened to me later?"

Xiong Ba said, "Of course I remember. Later, in the 'Entrance Exam' scenario Starship Troopers, you were thrown into a bug hole by the 'Teaching Assistant' Chong Ming, and your brains were sucked dry by a Brain Bug. That time, because your brain suffered permanent damage, the 'Headmaster' deducted a full 20 years of your lifespan. I don't know if you've made it back yet."

The Otaku laughed as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, bending over until tears streamed down his face. "Yes, yes, yes. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. That feeling was truly wonderful. That fat Brain Bug was right in front of me, and its straw-like proboscis pierced my skull in one go, then sucked my brains out just like drinking a Coke. I could even feel my head getting lighter; that feeling was truly marvelous. Hahaha."

He laughed like a madman. In the vast, empty classroom, only his laughter echoed.

The three teaching assistants chatted as if no one else were there, not even looking at the pale-faced, trembling students. Those who had gained the courage to challenge the assistants because they had guns now sat down powerlessly one after another.

"They are a bunch of lunatics!!"

Even if what they said wasn't necessarily true, no one dared to act recklessly while relying on the guns in their hands anymore. Facing a group of lunatics, they were truly intimidated.

"You have five minutes to prepare," Xiong Ba reminded them.

Upon hearing this, Yin Kuang immediately pulled his focus back, gritted his teeth, and finally exchanged 15,000 Republic Credits for 150 Study Points. However, when he saw the screen full of items, his mind went blank; he had no idea what to exchange for. Although there was a "Recommended" tab on the screen, as an ordinary person, he instinctively felt hesitant to touch the firearms and blades listed there.

Wang Ning and Li Shuangmu, who had already finished their exchanges, stepped forward. Wang Ning asked, "Why aren't you exchanging anything? Out of money? I still have some, I can lend you some first."

Yin Kuang expressed his gratitude and said, "I don't know what I should exchange for."

Li Shuangmu said, "Aren't there recommendations on there?"

Yin Kuang gave a bitter smile and said, "Even if you gave them to me, I wouldn't know how to use them."

Shaking his head, Li Shuangmu said, "Time is running out, just exchange for something regardless. Analyzing their conversation, something very dangerous should happen later. Here, first exchange for a Type 54 Pistol, equipped with a silencer, costing 25 points. Then exchange for ten magazines, 20 points. Next, exchange for an Alloy Steel Blade, 10 points. A Swiss Army Knife, 5 points. A military backpack, 10 points. A full set of special forces combat gear, tactical vest, tactical flashlight, etc., totaling 20 points. Hemostatic medicine, antibiotics, and so on, about 10 points should be enough. After the discount, it adds up to about 80 Study Points."

"Mm, okay." Since Yin Kuang didn't know any better, he followed Li Shuangmu's advice and exchanged for them one by one. When he saw the pile of items neatly arranged on the table, Yin Kuang couldn't help but sigh, "What kind of hellish place is this?"

"A very magical place," Wang Ning laughed. "By the way, do you have any balance left? If you do, it's best to exchange for some bullets that can deal with spiritual entities. I have a feeling they might come in handy."

Yin Kuang still had 70 points left, but he didn't want to spend them all just like that. Although he didn't know much about this, he knew that "saving money is making money," so he said, "No, I only prepared 9,000 yuan for tuition, and I've used it all up now."

"I see." Wang Ning and Li Shuangmu could tell he wasn't wealthy.

Yin Kuang asked curiously, "You guys seem to know quite a lot?"

Wang Ning heard this and chuckled, saying, "It's nothing, just took a few wilderness survival classes." Li Shuangmu said, "Same here. My elders were strict, so I learned more from being exposed to it." As he spoke, he stroked the silvery-white, wild-looking pistol in his hand. Even though Yin Kuang didn't understand guns, he could tell it was a Desert Eagle, a firearm with immense power but also significant recoil.

"Alright, time's up!"

The three teaching assistants stood up. Ji Wen said, "Now for the grouping. You choose for yourselves which one of us three you are willing to follow. A word of advice: don't let your personal likes or dislikes dictate your choice, because this concerns your lives."

"I am a Second-Year Water-Element Ability Enhancement. If you follow me, I can guide you in some knowledge regarding abilities. At the same time, I have some insights into the use of firearms," Ji Wen said.

Xiong Ba said, "I am a Second-Year Werewolf Lineage enhancement. I have more understanding of bloodlines."

Otaku took out a pitch-black thin wooden stick and said, "I am a Second-Year Dark Mage enhancement." The wand in his hand flipped, and black mist swirled around it.

Ji Wen continued, "It doesn't mean that whoever you choose determines your future path of enhancement; how you enhance is entirely up to you. Alright, the theory class ends here; next is the practical class. When I call 'Class begins,' you will shout 'Hello, Teaching Assistant'."

"Class begins!!"

"Hello, Teaching Assistant!!"

The Entrance Exam is about to begin...