SSS-grade training terms

Everyone perked up their ears.

"As long as you choose Tsinghua and Peking Universities - Tsinghua and Peking Universities University, they will train you to the highest SSS-level standard." Shen Ruolan's voice was steady, but every word carried undeniable weight. "Three opportunities to enter the Great Xia Tower each year. One choice of a card below S-level each year. A 50% discount on Tsinghua and Peking Universities University dungeon points. A 10% discount on purchases made with Tsinghua and Peking Universities University store points."

The living room was deathly silent.

The admissions officers looked at each other, their expressions shifting from shock to disbelief, and finally to a deep sense of powerlessness.

"SSS-level training program..." the admissions officer from the Provincial Capital Dungeon Master Academy murmured, "Since Tsinghua and Peking Universities were founded, the number of programs offering this level can be counted on one hand."

"The Great Xia Tower is held three times a year..." The admissions officer from Jinling University gave a wry smile, "Our school has to fight tooth and nail for even one a year."

"50% off dungeons, 10% off in the shop..." The admissions officer from Zhehang University shook his head and remained silent. These two discounts may seem insignificant, but in the long run, they amount to the equivalent of saving Su Mu the resources for a complete A-grade card deck.

Zhao Jianguo stood to the side, forgetting to put down his teacup. He had been the principal of Rongcheng No. 1 High School for decades, sending off countless graduates, and he knew a little about the admission rules of Tsinghua and Peking Universities. But the conditions in front of him were something he had never even heard of, let alone seen.

"Tsinghua and Peking Universities Su Mu dared to offer such conditions," he muttered to himself. "There have been those who have passed the Dragon Gate in previous years, but I've never seen anything like this. Just how..."

He looked at Su Mu, his gaze now filled with a complex scrutiny. Just who was this student? A Grade F stone card, a special theme, and he had fought his way from a small place like Rongcheng to become the top student in the province, leaping over the Leaping over the Dragon Gate. Now even Tsinghua and Tsinghua and Peking Universities were offering such extravagant conditions. With these conditions, other schools simply had no chance of competing.

Unless Su Mu has some background they don't know about.

But Zhao Jianguo thought about Su Mu's family... Both his parents died, he grew up with his aunt, and lived in a disaster relief housing complex like Peaceful Residence Garden. He didn't seem to have any connections at all.

Why Tsinghua and Peking Universities?

He couldn't understand it. But as the principal, he knew one thing very well... When a student can command such offers from Tsinghua and Peking Universities, that student no longer needs anyone to speculate about their background. They are the background themselves.

After listening to Shen Ruolan's words, Su Mu had already made up his mind.

He wasn't very familiar with the treatment and standards offered by these universities; he'd never heard of things like SSS-level training or the Great Xia Tower before. But he had two conclusions. First, Elder Xiu had previously said, "We need to put in a good word with Tsinghua and Peking Universities and Peking Universities, otherwise those guys might neglect a genius like you." This meant Elder Xiu himself had connections with Tsinghua and Peking Universities and Peking Tsinghua and Peking Universities, and his recommendation of them wouldn't harm him. Second, the conditions offered by Tsinghua and Peking Universities were significantly higher than those of all the other schools present, even shocking Principal Zhao, which meant the conditions were indeed excellent.

"I choose Tsinghua and Peking Universities," Su Mu said.

Shen Ruolan nodded, her face showing no surprise, as if she had known he would make this choice all along.

"Okay. The acceptance letter will be sent out as soon as possible." After she finished speaking, she turned around and walked towards the door. She paused at the door and glanced back at Su Mu.

"Someone will pick you up when you arrive at Tsinghua and Peking Universities."

Then she stepped out the door and disappeared into the stairwell.

After Elder Shen left, the atmosphere in the living room relaxed.

The admissions officers all stood up to say goodbye, their expressions varying.

Some people shook their heads and sighed, some patted Su Mu on the shoulder and said "Congratulations", and some even looked back at Su Mu before leaving, as if trying to read something from his face.

Zhao Jianguo also got up to say goodbye. Before leaving, he held Su Mu's hand and said a lot of things, basically saying that the school would arrange the prize money and publicity matters as soon as possible, and that he should wait patiently. Su Mu nodded in agreement.

After everyone left, the house finally became quiet.

Auntie sat on the sofa, staring blankly at the pile of gift boxes and business cards on the coffee table for a long while. Then she turned her head, looked at Su Mu, and her eyes lit up.

"Su Mu, aren't the requirements for Tsinghua and Peking Universities exceptionally good?"

Su Mu nodded. "It should be very good."

My aunt laughed, her eyes crinkling with laughter. She stood up, tidying the coffee table as she muttered, "First in the province, Leaping over the Dragon Gate, Tsinghua and Tsinghua and Peking Universities vying for him... I never imagined this day would come in my life."

Su Mu watched his aunt's busy figure, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

"Aunt."

"Um?"

I'm thinking of finding you a new place to stay.

Auntie paused for a moment.

"Where to go? We're perfectly content here."

"The Dungeon Master Association owns a small villa complex in the east of the city," Su Mu said. "The security is good, and the environment is nice. Most importantly, you don't have to climb sixty-seven flights of stairs every day."

Auntie immediately shook her head. "No, no. That place must be very expensive. You just got into university, you'll need money for so many things. Auntie is used to living here."

Su Mu had anticipated her reaction. He sat down opposite his aunt and spoke earnestly.

"Auntie, Tsinghua and Peking Universities and Peking University offered me very high salaries. They also provided me with a lot of scholarships and resources. I have money now."

Auntie still shook her head. "You can't spend money like that. You should save it; the dungeon runner will need money a lot later. Auntie's place is really quite nice."

Su Mu looked at her, remained silent for a moment, and then changed his approach.

"Auntie, you've put in so much effort to take care of my cousin and me all these years. I've always remembered it. Now that I'm all grown up and can earn money, if I can't even provide you with a comfortable place to live, I'll always feel indebted to you."

He pointed to his chest.

"If I hold a grudge against this place, I'll be distracted when I'm running dungeons or entering secret realms in the wild. For a dungeon raider in the open world, a moment of distraction could lead to trouble."

Auntie's hand suddenly stopped.

She looked up at Su Mu. Her eyes held a complex mix of emotions... heartache, reluctance, and a hint of panic at being touched.

"You child..." Her voice was a little hoarse, "Why do you say that?"

Su Mu didn't avoid her gaze. "So Auntie, just move in for my sake."

His aunt stared at him for a long time. Then she lowered her head and wiped her eyes.

"Okay," she said, "Auntie will listen to you."

Su Mu smiled.

That afternoon, he rented a small villa apartment in the eastern part of the city through the official platform of the Dungeon Master Association. The monthly rent was 11,000 yuan. The apartment was not large, with two floors and a small yard. But it was more than enough for his aunt alone.