Tang San's prized treasures, just like that?

The principal's office.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

Wang Jianshe's tone gradually turned cold. "'Train to Busan' was originally just a D-rank instance. Although it took place inside a cramped, narrow train, all the zombies were of the lowest tier."

"Ordinary people could fight and kill them, even without any enhancements."

"And originally, 'Train to Busan' required participants to be below level 10."

"As long as an awakened reached level eight or nine and put a few points into stamina and strength, they had an 80 percent chance of clearing it."

"So despite its large number of zombies, 'Train to Busan' had always been a D-rank instance."

At this point, Wang Jianshe paused briefly before continuing, "Three days ago, the 'Train to Busan' instance was suddenly forcibly shut down."

"No one knows why."

"What we know so far is that after the 'Train to Busan' instance reopened, its level requirement dropped straight from level 10 to level five!"

"The number of zombies required to clear it also increased from 10 to 20!"

"This is the first time an instance has changed its own clearance requirements since instances first appeared!"

"The Dragon Kingdom, and indeed the entire Federation, considers this extremely important. They want to investigate the changes as soon as possible, which is why we have this recruitment drive and the exception to the martial exam rules."

Lin Dong and Zhou Gong listened in stunned disbelief.

They had never imagined that instances could actually change their own clearance requirements.

This really was the first they had heard of it.

It felt as though they had just learned an incredible secret!

"Now you understand why it's top secret, right?"

One glance was all Wang Jianshe needed to know what the two youngsters were thinking. He offered a little chuckle before continuing:

"This mission won't be easy. You still have time to back out, but you'll have to be quarantined until this matter is over."

"Also, forget about that Devil Fruit."

"To obtain the Devil Fruit, you'll need to complete a separate mission on your own."

"And I've already asked someone to look into it. It's an utterly worthless Zoan fruit, and a Fish-Fish Fruit at that. Trash among trash."

"All it'll do is hold you back."

"Otherwise, with how shrewd those Koreans are, why would they offer it as a reward?"

Well, damn!

This was the first time Lin Dong had heard anyone call the Fish-Fish Fruit's Azure Dragon Form trash.

Still, it made sense when he thought about it.

People in this world all favored Logia fruits, and the name Fish-Fish Fruit was extremely misleading. It was hardly surprising that people considered it trash.

And the more people who thought it was trash, the better!

Lin Dong would have less competition!

"I was wondering who would be willing to offer a Devil Fruit as a reward. Turns out it's a trash fruit!"

Zhou Gong curled his lip in disdain. "Typical of those Koreans. They want people to do the work, but they're still stingy as hell."

"Do you still want to go?"

Wang Jianshe asked, "If not, I'll arrange for your quarantine."

"Yes!"

Zhou Gong hurriedly said, "Why wouldn't we? We get to skip the martial exam's preliminary round!"

Bai Ruoxue nodded.

Lin Dong went along with them. "Exactly!"

Wang Jianshe swept his gaze back and forth across the three of them before finally nodding. "Since you want to go, I won't stop you."

"The school can open its supply depot for clearance level four and below to you. You can each choose one item as the school's contribution."

"We get a perk like that too?!"

All three of them were stunned.

"Of course!"

Wang Jianshe snorted. "You're students of my No. 1 Middle School, after all. Would your principal let you lose out?!"

"Long live the principal!"

Zhou Gong led the cheer!

Lin Dong rubbed his hands together excitedly.

Wang Jianshe pulled out a supply list and handed it to the three of them. "Choose now. Once you've picked something, I'll have it brought over."

Lin Dong and Zhou Gong hurriedly examined it. Even Bai Ruoxue, who had remained silent all this time, leaned in.

"Holy shit! The school even has B-rank ninjutsu?"

As an explorer of the Naruto Secret Realm, Zhou Gong had a keen eye for ninjutsu. When he saw that the school actually had some, he couldn't help letting out a startled cry:

"I've spent years exploring the Naruto Secret Realm and only managed to get one C-rank ninjutsu manual. The school has a B-rank one just sitting here?!"

"If I'd known, I wouldn't have risked my neck so much!"

Lin Dong glanced at the noisy Zhou Gong, then quickly scanned the supply list.

At clearance level four, the range of available supplies had increased considerably.

Besides B-rank ninjutsu, there were Exorcism Talismans, a Celestial Master Compass, and other items clearly suited to actual combat.

Huh? What's this?!!

Lin Dong's gaze swept across a corner of the supply list, and he suddenly froze, utterly dumbfounded!

Am I really allowed to see something like this?!

Lin Dong swallowed and pointed at the supply list, asking quietly, "Principal, are you sure this is a level-four supply?"

"It hasn't been classified incorrectly?"

Wang Jianshe glanced at where Lin Dong was pointing. His expression became rather... interesting before he nodded. "That's right. It's a level-four supply."

"It really is a level-four supply?!"

Lin Dong's eyes widened, and he said without hesitation, "Then I'll take it!"

"What is it?"

Zhou Gong leaned over for a look and muttered, "Storm-Pear Blossom Needles?"

"What the hell are those?"

Rather than explain, Lin Dong asked, "Principal, can I have it?"

"In theory, yes."

Wang Jianshe nodded first, then changed tack. "But this item doesn't belong to the school. It was donated by an alumna, so if you want it, you must agree to one request from her."

"A request?"

Lin Dong asked curiously, "What kind of request?"

"I can't say exactly what it will be."

Wang Jianshe shook his head. "You'll have to meet her in person to find out. But I can guarantee that it won't endanger your life."

Lin Dong didn't answer immediately.

He rubbed his chin, his mind racing.

Once unleashed, the Storm-Pear Blossom Needles from the Douluo World sent ten thousand needles flying like pear blossoms in a raging storm, their power immense!

And "Train to Busan" took place entirely inside enclosed, cramped train carriages.

The Storm-Pear Blossom Needles would be able to unleash their full power there!

They were absolutely top-tier lifesaving equipment!

The dangers of this trip to "Train to Busan" were unknown. Another piece of lifesaving equipment meant another chance of survival!

With that thought, Lin Dong hesitated no longer!

Although he didn't know what the other party would ask of him, staying alive came first!

"No problem!"

Lin Dong nodded in agreement. "I can agree to one request from her."

"Good!"

Wang Jianshe wasted no time. "Since you've agreed, I'll arrange for someone to pick it up for you."

With that, Wang Jianshe moved to make a call.

Seeing this, Lin Dong hurriedly said, "Principal Wang, I still have 1.5 million at the supply office. Sorry for the trouble, but could you ask them to exchange that money for a Silent Sleeve Arrow and a Red Wolf level-six backpack?"

"As for arrows, have them pack in as many as will fit."

Wang Jianshe nodded to acknowledge the request.

Seeing this, Lin Dong glanced at the supply list again, still finding it rather surreal.

Had he really gotten his hands on Tang San's prized treasures this easily?