Announcements and Turmoil, One Wave After Another, Heading to Beijiang City

Ji Feiyue: "I just finished showering and saw that our top student sent me a whole bunch of things. Is this a gift for me?"

Jiang Yuan: "Sister Feiyue probably wouldn't be interested in these things, right? (laughs)"

Ji Feiyue: "That's not necessarily true. I like everything you give me."

Jiang Yuan: "..."

Rena: "What did I just hear? President, you wouldn't happen to be into younger men, would you?"

Member Reina has been banned from speaking.

Jiang Yuan: "...I'll send you some nice things later, Sister Feiyue. Please take care of these."

Ji Feiyue: "That's more like it. I can help you sell these, but I have a small request."

Jiang Yuan: "What?"

Ji Feiyue: "Call me 'sister' so I can hear it."

Jiang Yuan: "..."

Roy: "President, you're a brother complex, absolutely a brother complex, right?"

Member Roy has been banned from speaking.

Xu Yihan: "Is this the big shot with all the privileges? I'm scared."

Lan Xue: "Fear +1"

Jiang Yuan: "...Sister, thank you for your trouble."

Inside the villa, Ji Feiyue, dressed in a bathrobe, crossed her long legs and smiled slightly.

Ji Feiyue: "Good boy (pats head), I'll get it for you tomorrow."

(..＞◡＜..). 」

Stone: "Could I keep that gold-grade ant heavy armor and greatshield? @Jiang Yuan, I don't have anything to trade, could I exchange them for merit points?"

Jiang Yuan: "Okay."

Ji Feiyue: "Two level 35 gold weapons with pretty good stats, together they're worth about 6000 merit points on the market."

That is, around 60 million.

Without saying a word, Shi Tou traded 5000 merit points and 10 million in cash to Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan's merit points have increased to 5357.

Ji Feiyue: "Besides these two pieces of equipment, the Yellow Springs set and the Bow of Annihilation that you put up have better stats, but unfortunately, we don't have anyone in our team who is suitable to use them."

Xu Yihan: "@Ji Feiyue, Feiyue-jie, once I reach the required level, wouldn't the Yellow Springs set be perfect for me?"

Ji Feiyue: "Do you have the money to buy it?"

Xu Yihan remained silent.

That really hurt, sis.

Lan Xue: "@Jiang Yuan, I want to trade with you for that [Ghost-faced Wood Staff]."

Ji Feiyue: "Hmm, it has the effects of spell penetration and casting speed enhancement, which is quite suitable for you."

Lan Xue: "I can offer 800 merit points."

Jiang Yuan: "Deal."

This is already the value of a high-level rare equipment.

After the transaction is completed.

The group chatted for a while longer.

Xu Yihan suggested that they get together in a few days to celebrate Jiang Yuan's birthday.

Ji Feiyue: "Then why don't we go to the next dungeon together? That's the fastest way to improve team relationships."

Jiang Yuan also wanted to experience the Level 4 Abyss, so everyone agreed to meet again in three days to explore the Level 4 Abyss once more.

Silent all night.

The next day.

The Education Bureau's news came faster than expected.

The next morning, the college entrance examination score lines and the general situation of the Abyss invasion incident were announced.

The announcement mentioned the terrifying abyss lord, the "Lord of Yin," but concealed the fact that Jiang Yuan and his companions killed the Lord of Yin's clone. It only stated that the four of them resisted the clone and held out until one of the Ten Ministers arrived.

But this is still quite awe-inspiring.

……

[The Abyss Invades, a King-level Lord Appears, and the one who saves Jiang Province is none other than this year's examinees!!]

[Martial Arts Exam Concludes! This Year's Exam Was Extremely Difficult! The Most Difficult in History!]

The Education Bureau has announced that the undergraduate admission score requirement is as high as 30 points!

Four students from Nanjiang Martial Arts High School ranked in the top ten!

[Shocking! This year's biggest dark horse in the college entrance examination is actually him!]

[Ranked first in the nation, with a score of 1323, unprecedented!]

The top scorers in this year's college entrance examination have been announced in each province, totaling eleven. The number one scorer is…!

[Bai Huang from the Education Bureau makes an appearance; the Abyss invades the college entrance exam instance—what exactly happened?]

.........

The Great Xia region of the Star Domain Internet was flooded with news about the college entrance examination from early morning, dominating the trending topics.

Hundreds of millions of views and millions of comments.

Jiang Yuan, the top student in Jiangxi Province and the number one in the country, is from Wudao No.1 Middle School in Nanjiang City, and is known for his work in the Abyss Invasion.

These terms are incredibly popular, with an alarmingly high level of attention.

Whether they are martial artists or ordinary people, they are all discussing it with great interest.

The fact that a child from an ordinary family could rise to become the top scorer in the country is already eye-catching enough, not to mention that the Abyss invasion also happened.

The four candidates faced off against the Lord of the Royal Realm and played a significant role, buying time for reinforcements to arrive from above and indirectly saving several cities from threat.

This is simply unbelievable!

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! What did I see first thing this morning?! A college entrance exam candidate is facing off against a King-level lord and indirectly saving the city! Am I crazy, or has the world gone mad?"

"If it weren't for the announcement from the Education Bureau, I wouldn't have believed it."

"This is outrageous..."

"But looking closely at the information of those four candidates, it's no wonder. One has an SS-level talent, and the other has a legendary-level profession. They are all among the top ten in Jiang Province."

"Even so, it's still terrifying. That's a king-level lord who can destroy cities of millions of people at any time. Even his clones are probably comparable to fifth or even sixth-level martial artists."

"I was terrified when I encountered a fourth-tier ferocious beast in the abyss before. A king-level creature... I'm afraid one look from it would be enough to crush ten thousand people. It's hard to believe that they didn't collapse when facing it, and even had the courage to resist... I admire them, I admire them."

"What do you call this? This is what you call each generation taking on its responsibilities. Even when facing a King-level lord, they stand firm, unyielding. These four candidates are truly remarkable!"

"Heh, you actually believe something this absurd? I certainly don't."

Believe it or not, it's up to you.

"But the most outrageous one has to be Jiang Yuan!"

"Yeah, a score of over 1300 is absolutely terrifying."

"Really no bug? I couldn't slaughter this many pigs even if I slaughtered pigs for three days."

"Is this the true value of a top-tier prodigy...?"

"Is he a scion of a royal family?"

"I think so too. He must have a top-tier expert in his family, a powerful backer, and a strong background. The Education Bureau is paving the way for him, and he even managed to hold his own against a King Realm Lord for a moment... Heh."

"He's a furry kid. I'm from Nanjiang City. I heard that he was ranked in the middle of his class a month ago, and his family background is very ordinary."

"Don't be fooled. It might have been possible a few decades ago, but now most resources are monopolized by the powerful. It's difficult for ordinary families to even turn their lives around. How could such a prodigy emerge?"

"Sigh... I understand the world more and more these days. Geniuses are popping up one after another, like they're free."

"I'm afraid that the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow. In previous years, many students with excellent college entrance examination scores have had their families slaughtered by the Abyss Believers. As a top scorer in the country with no family background, he will probably attract even more frenzied attacks from the Abyss Believers."

"It's probably not just the Abyss followers..."

"Relax, relax. If such a prodigy is lost, it will be a great loss for our Great Xia. The higher-ups will definitely not sit idly by."

"That's true."

"Thunder Guild is recruiting. We only need healers of level 5 or above. The pay is generous. Come quickly!"

"Damn, why are there people giving up?"

……

……

Thunder Martial Arts School.

After that day, the number of people coming to register decreased by 30-40%, but today there is a long queue at the door.

They weren't there to become apprentices, but simply to visit, take photos, and check in.

Even Liang Cheng, who was defeated by Jiang Yuan, received a lot of praise and admiration.

"That's Senior Brother Liang Cheng."

"Wow, he really looks strong."

"Of course, after all, he's someone who can compete with that top national scorer."

"Yes, yes, although he was defeated in an instant, being able to fight against the top scorer in the country is something that not just anyone can do."

"Even though it was an instant kill..."

"I heard that even the Qin family's prodigy only lasted two moves. Does that mean Senior Brother Liang Cheng is practically half a Qin family prodigy?"

"I think it should be about the same."

Because of his severe injuries sustained in his fight with Jiang Yuan, which caused him to miss the college entrance examination, Liang Cheng, whose body was still wrapped in bandages, took a deep breath and roared at the group of busybodies taking pictures of him:

"roll--!"

…………

Originally just a remote little martial arts school, Chongming Martial Arts School now attracts countless people who want to become its disciples.

The fame of Chongming Martial Arts School spread far and wide after Jiang Yuan became the national champion.

Some people traveled from the other side of Nanjiang City just to become fellow students with the top scorer in the national exam.

While feeling excited and happy about the revival of the martial arts school, Xu Yihan also had some worries.

My small martial arts school can't possibly accommodate so many people.

My own energy is also limited.

Ultimately, she had to take Ji Feiyue's advice and conduct an entrance examination to select the best candidates.

We only accept students under the age of 12 who have a certain foundation in martial arts and can pass the assessment.

The final number was set at 25.

They receive martial arts instruction on Saturdays and Sundays.

…………

The city defense troops under the city wall of Nanjiang City.

With nothing to do today, Jiang Damu and several comrades sat together.

"I never imagined that our Nanjiang City would produce a top scholar, and even a national top scholar!" a teammate exclaimed.

"A martial arts champion, unbelievable..."

"What's even more surprising is that he remained calm and composed in the face of the abyss invasion. We all know how terrifying those ferocious beasts are, a King-level lord... I can't even imagine."

"Yeah, I'm a tough guy who's been through a lot, but sometimes I get so scared when I see a third-tier ferocious beast that my legs go weak."

"At the age of seventeen, facing the Lord of the Royal Realm head-on, saving the city from danger, and having the Director of the Education Bureau personally present the award... any one of these is terrifying enough."

"If my son could have such a reputation, I would kowtow to him for it. By the way, I don't have a son."

"Wow, that's amazing! What's the top scorer's name?" Mr. Jiang asked curiously.

"He's the dark horse who made a name for himself in Nanjiang City before. He also has the surname Jiang. By the way, his name is Jiang Yuan, the prodigy who shares the same name as your son, Old Jiang."

Father Jiang was taken aback.

"Yes, that's him! He's a real monster, completely shady all the way. I heard even the director of the Education Bureau of Jiang Province personally intervened."

"Seventeen years old, tsk tsk tsk, could he be even more capable than Commander Lie?"

"Probably not, Commander Lie is already at the fourth rank, no matter what..."

Another comrade asked, "Old Jiang, didn't you say last time that he and your son share the same name? How did your son do on his exams?"

The others also looked at Jiang's father.

Jiang's father came to his senses and said with a wry smile, "I...I don't know yet."

He sent a message to Jiang Yuan, and Jiang Yuan did reply, but the message left him somewhat confused.

There is only one number, "1".

Did you only get one point?

still is……

"The college entrance exam is over, and you, as his father, still don't know your son's score, sigh..."

"Haha, Old Jiang has always been so careless. I bet his son didn't do very well on the exam either, but he's too embarrassed to say it," his comrade laughed.

Jiang Damu smiled but didn't say anything.

"Look, this is Jiang Yuan, the top scorer in this year's college entrance examination."

A curious comrade dug up photos from the forum.

"Let me see..."

The crowd drew closer.

"That's Jiang Yuan..."

"Indeed, he has a distinguished bearing and is a man of exceptional talent."

"I wish he were my mother's son-in-law."

"This face... I feel like I've seen it somewhere before..."

"!!!"

Jiang Damu was stunned the moment he saw the photo.

This……

Isn't he his son?!

Although it is very different from before.

But his fatherly intuition told him otherwise.

This is his son.

Jiang Yuan.

But reason prevented him from believing it all.

I don't think so...

Is Xiao Yuan the top scorer in the country?

impossible……

Just now.

A burly man in military uniform with a buzz cut and a mechanical arm on his left arm walked over with a solemn expression.

"It's Commander Lie."

"Stand still!"

Jiang's father and the others quickly stood in place.

Commander Lie walked straight up to the group, his powerful aura overwhelming them.

The men couldn't help but swallow hard, trying to recall if they had violated any military discipline in the past few days.

After all, this Commander Lie was known for his strictness and ruthlessness.

Commander Lie spoke up, "Who is Jiang Damu?"

Several people glanced at Jiang's father out of the corner of their eyes.

Father Jiang took a step forward with trepidation.

"arrive."

"You're Jiang Damu?"

"Yes……"

"Your son's name is Jiang Yuan?"

Mr. Jiang was taken aback, but still replied, "Yes."

The next second he was shocked to see.

A slight smile appeared on Commander Lie's usually cold and iron-like face.

"Then that's it."

"From today onwards, you can go home and no longer serve as a sentry."

Father Jiang was taken aback, then became anxious.

"Why, why? Did I do something wrong?"

"Yes, Commander Lie, Old Jiang has always been diligent and conscientious, and has never made a mistake," his comrade pleaded.

Commander Lie laughed and said, "You've misunderstood. He'll go home and close his business, but his treatment will remain the same, and he'll still receive his salary."

Jiang's father and the others were even more puzzled.

"Why...is this happening?"

Amidst the shocked gazes of his comrades and the bewildered stares of Jiang's father.

Commander Lie continued with a smile, "This is all you deserve."

"Thank you for being a father and raising such an outstanding son who has made a great contribution to the Great Xia's defense against the abyss."

"My son...? Commander Lie, what are you talking about?"

Commander Lie was somewhat surprised: "You didn't know?"

"Your son, Jiang Yuan, is this year's top scorer in the national exam."

Several comrades' eyes immediately fell on Jiang Damu's face.

Jiang Damu stood there, stunned, his expression blank.

[Beep, you have a new voice message from your son]

He clicked the call button blankly.

Jiang Yuan's voice came through: "Dad, you must have seen it, I got first place in the country. Don't get too excited, it's bad for your heart."

"By the way, do you have any time off recently? Could you take some time off to go back to the city? Our family hasn't gotten together in a long time."

"I'm on the sky train to Beijiang City right now, picking up my mom. I'll also talk to you about my university plans then. I've decided to go to Shenwu University."

After listening.

Jiang Damu took a deep breath and looked at his comrade-in-arms beside him, whose face was filled with shock.

"Old Zhang, punch me and see if I'm dreaming."

…………

the other side.

The sky over Nanjiang City was overcast with heavy rain and interspersed with thunder and lightning.

During a heavy rainstorm.

The skyrail to Beijiang City travels over the Posuo River.

Jiang Yuan closed the information bar, rested his chin on his hand, and looked out the window at the surging, yellowish river water, a slight smile on his handsome face.

The thought that his current assets were approaching 200 million yuan, and that several large sums of money were about to arrive, made him very happy.

He couldn't help but feel happy.