Someone from Beijing University? An Unexpected Turn of Events

Feeling the spiritual energy within him nourish his body, Ye Chen could not help but feel a surge of excitement.

Silly Senju's Wood Release really was absurdly powerful!

This also delighted Ye Chen. Wood Release had now replaced the wood element.

In the original story, the Wood Release he had awakened originated from the Divine Tree.

Naturally, it could not be compared to an ordinary wood element.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

A sudden knocking sounded at the door, and Ye Chen froze.

Hmm? Someone's actually knocking on my door?

Assuming they might have the wrong household, he asked, "Who is it?"

"Student Ye, hello. I'm Chen Dong, from Beijing University."

The person outside introduced himself immediately.

Although he did not explain why he had come, everyone understood perfectly well.

Ye Chen froze. What the hell? Beijing University?

They're this fast? It hasn't even been three hours since my talent was tested, and they're already here?

This was not their fault. From the moment Ye Chen finished awakening his talent, the information had already been sent to every university and the military.

The admissions teacher from Beijing University had suddenly come knocking, leaving Ye Chen somewhat flattered.

But after considering his current situation, Ye Chen quickly calmed down.

After all, people with SSS-rank talents appeared far too rarely among humanity each year.

Although they believed his wood-element talent could not serve as a main combat force,

an SSS-rank future support-class ceiling...

Thinking of this, Ye Chen adjusted his mindset as well.

Now was the time to negotiate terms with them.

Ye Chen led several admissions teachers from Beijing University into his home.

"My home is rather humble..."

"It's nothing. 'This is a humble room, but my virtue makes it fragrant.' I actually think it's quite nice."

Chen Dong did not mind. After all, he had already investigated Ye Chen's family circumstances before coming.

However, the young man behind him looked somewhat disdainful. As a top student of Beijing University, he had only come this time because of the school's arrangements.

He was also taking the opportunity to look for a few promising talents for his household, making plans for the future.

Ye Chen naturally noticed the disdain in the young man's eyes, but he did not take it to heart.

"Teacher Chen, let's get straight to the point. What kind of conditions can Beijing University offer me?"

Ye Chen brought over two cups of plain water.

He placed one in front of Chen Dong. "Sorry, but plain water is all we have at home."

"It's fine." Chen Dong smiled faintly.

Then he suddenly became serious.

"The path of awakening requires an enormous amount of financial resources."

"For example, rare resources like Spirit Stones, attribute-based equipment, or breathing techniques!"

"If Student Ye agrees to choose Beijing University, I promise that we will provide one hundred Spirit Stones, one piece of wood-attribute equipment, and one special breathing technique."

Chen Dong's sincerity was considerable.

A hundred Spirit Stones, converted into the unified currency, came to roughly ten million.

A single Spirit Stone was worth one hundred thousand.

Adding the wood-attribute equipment and breathing technique, the total was also roughly ten million.

"I've seen Beijing University's sincerity, but I still need to think it over." Ye Chen was silent for a moment before slowly replying.

Chen Dong also froze. Twenty million isn't enough to recruit one student?

He then shook his head with a bitter smile.

In his mind, Ye Chen was currently like a child who had suddenly gained influence, merely wanting to obtain more resources.

Although Chen Dong thought this, he did not say much.

Instead, he courteously handed over a business card.

"I understand, Student Ye. This is my business card. You can contact me once you've made your decision."

Ye Chen accepted the card, his expression strange. Good grief, university admissions teachers have business cards nowadays?

"Tha—"

Out of politeness, Ye Chen was about to thank him.

"Country bumpkin. You think awakening a talent makes you superior to everyone else?"

The moment those words came out, Chen Dong thought, This is bad.

The atmosphere instantly became extremely awkward.

Ye Chen and Chen Dong both furrowed their brows.

Ye Chen was simply bewildered. From the moment this person entered, he had seemed hostile toward him.

And now he had even spoken so insolently.

Chen Dong, however, was extremely annoyed, shouting inwardly.

I told you not to let this young master tag along with me, didn't I? Look what happened now!

Why say something like that at a time like this?

Although Ye Chen's talent was wood-element,

if he developed well in the future,

with his healing abilities, would he have any trouble attracting powerful experts?

"You... what do you mean?" Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at the young man beside Chen Dong with a smile.

"What do I mean? You're really something. Our Beijing University came to recruit you, which is giving you face. What qualifications do you have to consider it?"

"Yan Feng! Shut up!" Chen Dong shouted sternly.

These spoiled young masters from the capital were truly good for nothing but ruining things.

"Teacher, you're thinking too highly of Ye Chen. He's only wood-element! No matter how strong he becomes, he'll still just be support!" Yan Feng continued defiantly.

"I understand." Ye Chen still wore a smiling expression, as though Yan Feng's words had not affected him in the slightest.

"Since that is all your esteemed school thinks of me, please leave."

Chen Dong was helpless and let out a deep sigh.

"Student Ye, think it over carefully. Our school's sincerity is absolutely sufficient."

After saying this, he stood up and prepared to leave.

Then an unexpected turn occurred!

"Kid, you really don't know how to appreciate kindness!"

Suddenly, intense flames burst from Yan Feng's entire body.

Ye Chen's expression changed drastically.

Yan Feng opened his palm. A flame appeared in the center of his hand, and he clenched it hard.

"Flame Fist!"

A fist shot toward Ye Chen.

"Stop! Are you trying to kill him?!"

As an admissions teacher, his cultivation was actually not very high. He merely handled errands for the school.

If they truly valued Ye Chen, Chen Dong would not have been the one sent here.

With Yan Feng's cultivation at the fifth Awakening stage, Ye Chen would either die or suffer serious injuries from this punch!

After all, Ye Chen had only awakened his talent today!

At this critical moment, Ye Chen became even calmer.

He recalled Silly Senju's ninjutsu, and instantly thought of a Wood Release defensive technique.

But Ye Chen, who had only just gained spiritual energy, was not confident either.

After all, he had never tested whether he could actually use ninjutsu.

Logically speaking, this Wood Release should be different from the wood element.

The wood element required diligent cultivation, whereas Wood Release only needed spiritual energy.

In theory, as long as he had enough spiritual energy, he could even use the True Thousand Hands right now.

But this was merely Ye Chen's guess.

Now that things had come to this, the arrow was already nocked and had to be released!

To hell with it!

Ye Chen pressed his palms together. "Wood Stockade Wall!"

Chen Dong froze. What? He comprehended a talent skill right after awakening?

The ninth Awakening stage had nine levels, with one talent skill at each level!

Ye Chen had already reached the first Awakening stage?!

"Clown! You think clapping your hands and shouting can save you?"

Yan Feng laughed, his laughter utterly unhinged.

After this strike, Ye Chen would not die, but he would definitely suffer severe injuries.

And the college entrance examination was only two months away. Although Ye Chen had an SSS-rank talent, he would certainly fail in the trial!

In his eyes, he could already see Ye Chen lying unconscious on the ground!

But in the next instant, Yan Feng's smile vanished.

Right after Ye Chen shouted, two rows of wood suddenly surged up from the living room floor.

The wood instantly formed a circular shield in front of Ye Chen,

protecting him within.