Assessment Results, Distributing Soul Bones to the Two Little Rich Girls

The commendation ceremony for the freshman assessment was held the day after the assessment ended.

The venue was the grand auditorium of the Martial Soul Department's Outer Academy. The hall, which could hold hundreds of people, was packed to the brim.

The freshmen sat in their respective class sections, dressed neatly in their uniforms.

Teachers with some standing in the academy sat in the guest seats at the front. A row of tables and chairs had been arranged on the stage, where several academy leaders were already seated.

After the ceremony began, Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, was the first to take the stage and deliver a speech.

He first affirmed the overall standard displayed by this year's freshmen during the assessment, then specifically praised several teams with outstanding performances.

Finally, the white-robed elder shifted the subject to the biggest winners of this assessment.

"At this ceremony, we especially commend the freshman Class One team led by Jiang Ziming, who claimed the championship of this year's freshman assessment with a flawless record!"

The moment Yan Shaozhe announced that name, thunderous applause erupted throughout the auditorium, mixed with plenty of discussion.

"Jiang Ziming... Those twin martial souls are seriously absurd. Top-tier support, top-tier combat power—where are you even supposed to find a soul master that monstrous?"

"I heard Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu knelt down and called him Dad during the finals. Is that for real?"

"It's real. I was there and saw it clearly. Dai Huabin even slid over on his knees to call him Dad. Smooth as hell."

"Damn, that explosive?"

"Otherwise, why do you think Dai Huabin's face is as black as if someone stole his wife?"

Jiang Ziming sat in the freshman Class One section, listening to the discussions around him without changing expression.

By now, after showing off so much, ordinary "Lofty Passion Reaching Heaven" could no longer harvest emotion points from these students.

Wang Donger sat to his left, while Xiao Xiao sat to his right. Both girls held their heads high as they received gazes from every direction.

Next came the selection of core disciples.

According to Shrek Academy's customs, after the freshman assessment ended, a group of core disciples and reserve core disciples would be selected based on their assessment results and the comprehensive evaluations of teachers from each subject.

Core disciples could enjoy greater cultivation resources and higher-level guidance.

As for reserve core disciples, although their treatment was slightly inferior, they were still far beyond ordinary students.

Du Weilun took the stage to announce the list.

"The selected core disciples are as follows: Jiang Ziming, Wang Donger, Xiao Xiao, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Cui Yajie, Ning Tian..."

As name after name was announced, those selected naturally beamed with joy, while most of those who had not been selected accepted the result without complaint.

After all, the assessment results were right there for everyone to see. Who was strong and who was weak was obvious.

Still, there were exceptions.

Huo Yuhao sat in the freshman Class One section. When his name never appeared, he silently lowered his head.

However, he had already prepared himself for this.

His ranking in the elimination rounds had not been high. Even after giving it everything he had, he had failed to earn even a reserve core disciple spot.

He raised his head and looked toward the upright figure seated in the front.

The young man who had made Dai Huabin kneel and call him Dad on the finals stage.

A faint smile appeared on Huo Yuhao's lips.

Although he had failed to become a core disciple, seeing Dai Huabin humiliated so viciously had finally dispelled some of the resentment that had accumulated in his heart for years.

He was sincerely happy for Jiang Ziming, and he also found it deeply satisfying that the arrogant young master of the Duke's Estate had finally kicked an iron plate.

After the list was finished, Yan Shaozhe took the stage again and announced the rewards for the champion team.

"According to academy regulations, the champion team of the freshman assessment will receive the following rewards: First, one soul bone. Second, the academy will provide each champion team member with one opportunity to hunt a soul ring. The academy will dispatch experienced teachers to accompany them and ensure that the soul ring's age and quality achieve the optimal configuration!"

The moment those words were spoken, the auditorium stirred once more.

A soul bone...

That was a soul bone!

To the vast majority of soul masters, soul bones were priceless treasures that could only be encountered by chance.

Forget freshmen—even many senior students in the Inner Academy did not necessarily possess a soul bone suitable for themselves.

Yet this freshman assessment was actually offering a soul bone as a reward?

"This is way too awesome..."

"The academy is really being generous this time."

"Obviously. They earned that championship by risking their lives. They deserve it."

"Six-six-six. Risking their lives, where? Why do I feel like Jiang Ziming winning the championship was just a casual matter?"

Jiang Ziming remained calm in his seat.

Of course, he knew how precious soul bones were, but with the system, he would have plenty of chances to draw even better things in the future.

After the commendation ceremony ended, Zhou Yi found the three of them.

She called Jiang Ziming, Wang Donger, and Xiao Xiao to her office, closed the door, then took out a pure white soul bone from her storage soul tool and placed it on the desk.

"This soul bone was something I won in a bet against the other class head teachers."

Zhou Yi spoke calmly, deliberately avoiding Jiang Ziming's eyes.

"The Soul Bone of Arcane Arts increases the soul power cap by five percent. It may not be top-tier, but at your current stage, it's still a decent boost.

Discuss among yourselves how to divide it."

Jiang Ziming glanced at the soul bone.

"Teacher Zhou, the academy has already rewarded us with a soul bone."

"The academy's reward is the academy's reward. This is extra. You won this thing yourselves, so take what you deserve. Don't stand on ceremony with me."

Seeing how firm her attitude was, Jiang Ziming stopped being polite and accepted the soul bone directly.

At noon, the three of them got a booth in the cafeteria.

Jiang Ziming placed both soul bones on the table.

One was the Void Demon Leopard Left Leg Bone awarded by the academy, which came with a skill that accelerated attacks.

The other was the Soul Bone of Arcane Arts given by Zhou Yi, which increased the soul power cap by five percent and was suitable for all types of soul masters.

It provided more noticeable benefits to assault-type soul masters who relied on soul skills for damage.

Without a moment's hesitation, Jiang Ziming handed the Void Demon Leopard Left Leg Bone to Xiao Xiao, then placed the Soul Bone of Arcane Arts in front of Wang Donger.

"After careful consideration by your captain, these two soul bones are yours."

Both girls froze for a moment.

Xiao Xiao looked at the soul bone held out before her, blinked her emerald-green eyes, and did not reach out to take it.

"Ziming... This is the soul bone the academy rewarded you with. Why are you giving it to me?"

Wang Donger also frowned and pushed the Soul Bone of Arcane Arts back.

"Exactly. You were clearly the one who contributed the most during the assessment. You should be the one taking these soul bones."

Jiang Ziming did not know whether to laugh or cry at her words, but he still insisted on stuffing the soul bones into their hands.

"What's the big deal about a couple of soul bones? Even without them, I can still crush anyone at my level."

The young man's tone was casual.

"There'll be plenty of chances to get better ones in the future. You don't need to worry about me."

What good things could he not draw from the Everything Lottery?

He truly did not care about two mere soul bones.

But the two girls clearly did not believe him. Both came from well-off families and could be considered little rich girls, but even their families could not casually produce soul bones for them to fuse with.

Xiao Xiao still wanted to say something, but Jiang Ziming had already reached out and gently pressed a hand on her head, rubbing her emerald-green hair.

"This Void Demon Leopard Left Leg Bone comes with a skill that accelerates attacks. It's perfect for a control-type and support-type soul master like you, who lacks close-combat options."