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Chapter 69: The Little Skeleton's Misfortune
At the Vocational Center, Li Wu and his group were in one of the large halls.
The day after Li Wu and his companions were detained, this thousand-square-meter hall was divided into two parts.
This division wasn't done by the Vocational Center staff but by the breeders themselves.
On one side were the professionals, and on the other, the non-professionals, forming two distinct circles.
The smaller group of professional breeders occupied a larger area with better locations, while the non-professionals were squeezed into the corner.
This wasn't a case of the professionals bullying the non-professionals.
They didn't have the time for such trivial matters; this division of territory simply stemmed from the non-professional breeders' innate reverence for knowledge.
The atmosphere in these two circles was also entirely different.
The non-professional side gathered and exchanged ideas whenever they weren't in class, while the professionals mostly kept to themselves and quietly focused on their individual research during breaks.
It wasn't that the professionals were unsociable; their passion for knowledge simply didn't match that of the non-professional breeders.
They simply didn't need to be like that.
After obtaining their professional certifications, these professional breeders had gained access to the mentor intranet.
The mentor intranet was feature-rich, even hosting forums for professional breeders. They could communicate by simply holding their smartphones and opening their computers, with no need to interact like the non-professional breeders.
Li Wu wasn't aware of these details.
He just felt a bit regretful that these professional breeders hadn't joined, as he had fewer opportunities to take advantage of them.
However, he quickly put his regrets aside.
Li Wu discovered that there was still plenty of 'wool' to be had from the non-professional breeders.
Firstly, there were more non-professional breeders, and with Li Wu and Li Kai present, there were as many as 89 of them.
Moreover, almost every non-professional breeder had their own specialized field of expertise.
It was only today that Li Wu realized how diverse a breeder's field could be.
Some were skilled in breeding Necromancers, others in Beastmasters, and still, others in Humanoid Summoners.
There were also those who focused on the Alchemist path, those who specialized in Summoner Gear, and those dedicated to Summoner Skill Development.
Among the 89 individuals, even those following the same path had their unique specializations.
In this circle, Li Wu felt like a shepherd with scissors, surrounded by wool everywhere!
So, Li Wu began to frantically shear the 'wool'!
During the first three days of their confinement, Li Wu kept Li Kai at the forefront, actively engaging in conversations and setting the tone.
Meanwhile, Li Wu himself listened attentively, holding his phone and taking notes.
Yes, during these days, Li Wu rarely let go of his phone, much to the little skeleton's dismay.
The main reason was that the last time the little skeleton's strength had improved to 2-stars, Li Wu had held onto the phone, waiting for it to reach 3-stars.
So, he had promised to give his phone to the little skeleton.
At first, the little skeleton was a bit confused.
It didn't understand what Li Wu meant by giving it his phone. Did he mean letting it watch TV?
The little skeleton was a bit delighted!
When Li Wu explained that the phone would belong to the little skeleton, and it could watch TV whenever it wanted, and even play games, the little skeleton was overjoyed.
It had finally understood, and it was thrilled.
That night, the little skeleton tucked Li Wu in several times.
Li Wu didn't push it away, and the little skeleton would cover him again if he uncovered himself.
At that moment, the little skeleton thought Li Wu was the best!
Now, the little skeleton thinks Li Wu is a fraud.
It was agreed that the little skeleton could have the smartphone, and that it could watch TV or play with the phone whenever it wanted. But the very next day, Li Wu took the phone away.
The little skeleton hadn't played with a phone in a long time.
It even started to feel a little upset.
The kind that wasn't easy to pacify.
Well, Li Wu didn't intend to soothe it, or rather, immersed in the ocean of knowledge, he completely forgot about this matter and didn't notice the skeleton's little mood.
It wasn't until Li Wu's phone, which had been on for several days with its long battery life, ran out of power, and he found it bothersome to keep the phone on him, that he tossed the phone back to the little skeleton.
At that moment, the little skeleton was feeling wronged.
Unexpectedly, Li Wu suddenly returned the phone to it, surprising the little skeleton.
After getting the phone back, the little skeleton discovered it wouldn't turn on.
It didn't understand and thought its phone was broken, not realizing it was out of power. Angry, the little skeleton pulled Li Wu out of his ocean of knowledge.
Li Wu, who was abruptly pulled out, was initially furious, but when he turned around and saw the little skeleton holding the phone, its eye flame flickering with resentment, looking like it was about to burst into tears, Li Wu had no choice.
"This phone isn't broken, it just ran out of power. Just charge it and it'll be fine."
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Power?
What's that? What does charging mean?
The little skeleton was still confused and didn't understand.
Li Wu could only point to the little skeleton's baseball bat, "Look, the power is inside that!"
"Be a good boy, endure it for a few days. When we get back, I'll buy you a new phone and also get you a big power bank."
After saying this, Li Wu immersed himself back in the ocean of knowledge, leaving the little skeleton aside, who was left staring at its baseball bat and phone, still confused.
Phone, out of power, charging, the power is inside the baseball bat...
Could the baseball bat charge the phone?
The little skeleton's mind worked slowly, after all, it didn't have much of a brain, so it took a long time to reach this conclusion.
It wasn't sure and wanted to ask Li Wu.
But at this moment, Li Wu was already surrounded by a crowd.
The little skeleton had no choice but to figure it out on its own. It squatted down, placed the phone on the ground, and then pressed the baseball bat onto the phone, its eye flame flickering with anticipation.
Would this charge the phone?
Well, from then on, the little skeleton wasn't feeling wronged anymore.
Because it now had something to do.
It wanted to charge its phone.
As a Black Iron level Necromancer summon beast with no brain, the little skeleton's spirit intelligence wasn't high, it was like a two or three-year-old.
Its mind didn't have many thoughts, but it was stubborn.
It believed that by doing this, it could charge its phone, so it kept staring at it.
It didn't find it boring, nor did it feel stifled, and it certainly didn't think it was wrong to doubt itself.
Anyway, it just kept watching, one day, two days, it watched like this for over a week.
Meanwhile, Li Wu was completely unaware of the skeleton's situation.
It wasn't that Li Wu didn't care about his little skeleton, it was just that he genuinely didn't have the time.
At first, it was because Li Wu was busy absorbing the knowledge of other non-professional breeders. Later, Li Wu accidentally exposed himself, and then, Li Wu was surrounded...
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(End of Chapter)
Chapter 70: Little Lu Teacher
Li Wu was on one side.
What he didn't know was that from the very first day his freedom was restricted, he had been under surveillance.
The ones watching him were the old man Zhao Kai Ming, who was in charge of the organization's fishing plan, and his assistant, the middle-aged man He Tian Guang.
At that time, perhaps due to the recent embarrassment he had just suffered, Zhao Kai Ming was a bit mentally unbalanced.
After briefly observing the interaction between Li Wu and Li Kai, he immediately concluded that Li Wu had issues.
In his own words at the time:
"I dare to guarantee that this kid definitely has something fishy going on!"
At that moment, He Tian Guang somewhat disagreed.
"This kid probably doesn't have any problems. If he did, there would be no need for him to organize interactions with Li Kai. That would only make it easier for him to be exposed."
"You don't understand, this is called character building!
He's doing this to establish a persona of being diligent and eager to learn. He knows that our Professional Center appreciates and favors such talents. If he maintains this persona, we will naturally feel closer to him and won't be too suspicious of him.
Just watch, he will definitely maintain this persona, he dares not make any moves, dares not draw attention to himself, and will not participate in discussions. Because if he does, he will easily expose himself!"
Zhao Kai Ming's insight was unwavering, and He Tian Guang also found his explanation reasonable and convincing. Indeed, one embarrassment couldn't prove anything.
Hmm, so, soon enough, the old man's second embarrassment arrived.
On Li Wu's side, when he first started taking advantage of the situation, he did it secretly.
He pushed Li Kai to the forefront to create a lively atmosphere, while he secretly took notes behind the scenes.
But as he studied, Li Wu realized that he seemed to have learned a lot of problematic things.
After all, learning through stealth has its limitations, and there were many things he couldn't figure out on his own, leading to frequent roadblocks.
To resolve these issues, Li Wu began trying to voice his thoughts during discussions.
As soon as he spoke up, Zhao Kai Ming's reasoning became somewhat shaky.
He Tian Guang couldn't help but reveal a suspicious gaze.
Zhao Kai Ming panicked a little and quickly tried to patch up his reasoning.
"This is precisely where his cleverness lies.
He's been here for three days, and there hasn't been any noise from our side. He must suspect that he's already under surveillance.
So, he's further struggling, putting on a diligent and eager-to-learn attitude, just to maintain his persona and dispel our doubts.
Next, he definitely won't dare to ask more in-depth questions because that will expose him. He doesn't have the knowledge and foundation to do so."
Zhao Kai Ming was indeed cunning, and He Tian Guang deeply admired him.
However, just as Zhao Kai Ming finished patching up his reasoning, he was embarrassed again.
Because they discovered that Li Wu's questions were escalating. Initially, they were simple common-sense queries, but within just two days, Li Wu's questions became so profound that the non-professional breeders present struggled to keep up.
What made the breeders and Zhao Kai Ming even more embarrassed was that Li Wu's questions were not random or chaotic; they were all well-founded and built upon the group's existing knowledge, addressing the crux of the matter in a way that everyone could understand.
He Tian Guang once again directed his doubtful gaze towards Zhao Kai Ming.
Zhao Kai Ming's composure began to falter.
"Well, I didn't expect this kid to be a little genius, and he actually has the foundation to maintain his persona."
But he definitely won't participate in the discussions; that will expose him."
In fact, the old man somewhat realized his mistake, but he couldn't back down due to his pride. He had no choice but to forcefully explain.
Then, he muttered to himself, thinking of how to convince He Tian Guang and downplay the situation to save face.
Before Lu Wu could even finish persuading He Tian Guang to leave, he slapped Lu Wu across the face.
Subsequently, Lu Wu not only joined the discussion but also took control of the conversation from the non-professional breeders' side, starting on the 7th day when they were restricted to their own discussions.
Lu Wu would typically pose a question, sparking everyone's interest, and they would all eagerly delve into researching his query.
This research often culminated in Lu Wu providing the solution himself.
Of course, Lu Wu's act of posing and answering his own questions was not a display of arrogance.
There was a process to it; Lu Wu actively participated in the investigation of these problems.
And each time Lu Wu directly provided the answer, it wasn't solely due to his intelligence but also because there were 89 non-professional breeders present.
With 89 different breeders, each facing distinct problems, they would offer diverse insights.
Lu Wu's role at this moment was to gather and organize these thoughts, which he was particularly adept at.
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Consequently, Lu Wu often ended up solving the problems himself.
Even after solving the problem, he didn't merely present the answer.
Each time Lu Wu shared a solution, he would also explain the thought process behind it.
This situation directly led to Lu Wu teaching others every time he solved a problem.
During these moments, the 89 non-professional breeders listened intently.
Under these circumstances, the non-professional breeders' attitudes towards Lu Wu gradually changed.
Initially, they regarded Lu Wu as a diligent and inquisitive junior.
Later, they discovered that Lu Wu's talent was astonishing; his questions were insightful, and his skills were not to be underestimated. They began to adjust their mindset and view Lu Wu as an equal.
Even later, they realized that Lu Wu's progress was astonishing; he integrated everyone's strengths, and his skills quickly surpassed theirs by a wide margin.
Before they could feel inferior, envious, or jealous of Lu Wu's talent, he had already started leading topic discussions and conducting lectures.
Each lecture was delivered without reservation, including his thought processes.
This completely changed the non-professional breeders' attitudes towards Lu Wu.
Additionally, Li Kai no longer held back at this point and directly addressed Lu Wu as 'Little Lu Teacher'.
The people around took notice and agreed, so they started using this title too.
Thus, within just half a month, Lu Wu became the 'Little Lu Teacher' of 89 non-professional breeders, all while the professional breeders on the other side of the hall stared in disbelief.
Under these circumstances, He Tian Guang once again turned his attention towards Zhao Kai Ming.
This time, his gaze was filled with doubt.
As someone who had observed Lu Wu for over ten days, he witnessed Lu Wu's progress firsthand, understood Lu Wu's talent in this area, and when Li Kai called Lu Wu 'Little Lu Teacher', his confusion about Li Kai's intentions towards Lu Wu was also resolved.
Undoubtedly, Zhao Kai Ming's assumption that Lu Wu had issues was incorrect; Lu Wu was flawless.
Furthermore, Lu Wu's talent and open-mindedness deeply impressed He Tian Guang, making him want to take Lu Wu as his apprentice. So, he spoke up, "Zhao Lao, this kid seems to have no problems..."
"What problem? Who said he had issues?"
He Tian Guang's words were abruptly cut off by Zhao Kai Ming's furious interruption, leaving He Tian Guang stunned.
Before he could react, Zhao Kai Ming proudly pointed at Lu Wu and declared, "This kid, he's my disciple!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 71: The Examination
It turned out that shamelessness was indeed a powerful weapon.
He Tian Guang was still processing the words 'my disciple' from Zhao Kai Ming when the old man quickly changed his demeanor. With a face full of kindness and warmth, he made his way to the hall where Li Wu was located.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Zhao Kai Ming, the director of the Fucheng Professional Summoning Beast Breeding Center. I would like to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to all of you over the past ten days due to our center's mistake."
The old man's first words left everyone in the hall stunned.
It wasn't so much the eloquence of the old man that shocked them, but rather his status.
As the director of the Professional Center, he was undoubtedly a high-ranking and influential figure. To have such a prominent person come to apologize was indeed surprising, and it was only natural for everyone present to be taken aback. Even the professional breeders stood up immediately and gathered around, hoping to get acquainted with such a prominent figure.
However, Zhao Kai Ming had a clear objective in mind. He locked his gaze onto Li Wu, walking up to him and grasping his hand, "Young man, I've been observing your performance these past few days, and I must say, it's impressive. It reminds me of my younger self.
Seeing you is like seeing my own grandson; I feel a special connection."
He Tian Guang couldn't help but smirk at these words.
How shameless! You're only 18, and you've already reached the level of a professional breeder? And you've gained the recognition of nearly 90 other breeders of similar caliber?
Moreover, didn't you say at first sight that 'this pretty boy doesn't seem like a good person'? He Tian Guang felt a pang of jealousy, wishing Li Wu could see through Zhao Kai Ming's fake exterior and recognize his true nature.
After all, he, too, had his eyes on Li Wu.
As someone who had been observing Li Wu for half a month, He Tian Guang was well aware of the boy's talent.
Not only did Li Wu possess an incredible memory and quick wit, but he also had a wild imagination, a talent for logical reasoning and integration, ensuring his ideas remained grounded.
Most importantly, Li Wu had a generous heart!
Not everyone was like him, willing to share their knowledge and thought processes selflessly.
A child like this, even Zhao Kai Ming couldn't help but feel a twinge of desire to take him under his wing.
However, from the current situation, it seemed that Zhao Kai Ming's wish to take Li Wu as his disciple was already impossible.
As soon as the old man took Li Wu's hand, he began discussing Li Wu's previous research, using it as a starting point for their conversation.
Zhao Kai Ming assumed the role of a kind and doting grandfather.
His desire to take Li Wu as his disciple was evident, as he couldn't stop praising Li Wu's talent and lamenting the need for a good teacher to guide him. He Tian Guang watched this with a mixture of envy and frustration.
He even considered reporting the old man for corruption, hoping to have him arrested and then take Li Wu as his own disciple.
Of course, these were just his jealous thoughts, and he quickly dismissed them. Instead, he chose to ignore the situation and focus on the aftermath of the fishing incident.
With the old man's appearance, it seemed that the restrictions on their freedom were coming to an end.
It was time to wrap up the fishing incident and conduct the final examinations for the non-professional breeders, as well as provide reassurance to the professional breeders. He Tian Guang didn't have the time to keep an eye on the old man.
Besides, even if he did, it wouldn't make much difference now.
However, while He Tian Guang had given up on observing Zhao Kai Ming, there was someone else in the hall who discreetly watched the old man and Li Wu, their eyes glinting with curiosity.
(End of Chapter 71)
Old Man Zhuoma approached Lu Wu and offered a handshake, which caught Lu Wu off guard. Despite this, Lu Wu was thrilled at the prospect.
Especially when he realized that the old man seemed to want to take him as a student, Lu Wu's eyes lit up with excitement. For Lu Wu, becoming a disciple was a no-brainer.
If someone was willing to offer support, Lu Wu would gladly take it, regardless of the size or strength of the opportunity.
He decided to seize the chance and develop himself before worrying about the details.
Just as Lu Wu was about to bow and embrace this opportunity, He Tianguang entered the room.
"Director, the principal is looking for you. He wants you to go to him immediately!"
The interruption didn't bother Lu Wu, but Zhao Kaiming felt infuriated, believing he was being singled out. He glared at He Tianguang, his expression filled with suspicion.
He Tianguang was innocent; he hadn't reported the old man.
"Little Lu, I'll be right back. Here's Zhao Grandpa's number; you can note it down. Once he's done, we can have a proper chat."
He Tianguang left, not forgetting to shoot a threatening glare at He Tianguang, as if saying, 'I've claimed this one; don't you dare take him from me!'
He Tianguang pouted, thinking of challenging the old man, but he knew better. The timely call from the principal made He Tianguang realize that not only were they interested in this student, but the other old men probably had their eyes on him too.
He wouldn't dare compete with those veterans for a student.
Despite his thoughts, He Tianguang secretly passed Lu Wu a note.
"Here's my number. If you have any questions about breeding, feel free to contact me."
Lu Wu looked at the note in his hand and then at the dignified middle-aged man in front of him, feeling a bit bewildered.
What was going on? Why were these opportunities, which he couldn't grasp before, now presenting themselves to him?
Was this the right way to unlock his genius?
Lu Wu wondered if he might switch roles in this situation, as it had happened to him before. It had happened to Li Kai and the 89 non-professional breeders as well.
However, Lu Wu thought that these two were influential figures at the Professional Center, and it was unlikely that they would switch roles so easily.
Meanwhile, He Tianguang, after giving Lu Wu the note, got down to business.
The Professional Center had already prepared for the assessment of the 89 non-professional breeders.
After passing the note to Lu Wu, He Tianguang took the breeders to the assessment.
The assessment began, and everyone felt a bit tense.
However, when the test started, everyone stared at the computers in front of them, bewildered.
Was this it?
"Yes, since this is an informal assessment, the test is relatively simple. You only need to answer the questions on the computer.
You'll have two hours to complete the test, and if you score over 100 points, you'll pass this assessment.
Then, we can provide you with professional breeder support."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 72: The Growth Support Program
The assessment at the Professional Center was completely different from what Lu Wu had expected.
It was surprisingly simple, almost comical, reminding him of his first driving test in his previous life.
Could it be this easy, just sitting at a computer, ticking boxes, and filling in answers?
Lu Wu strongly suspected that the Professional Center was giving them an unfair advantage.
And he was right.
The Professional Center did intend to provide them with some preferential treatment.
Or perhaps, they were deliberately creating the illusion of special treatment.
In reality, this seemingly straightforward assessment was not as easy as it appeared. The difficulty level was likely not significantly lower than that of a standard examination.
However, it wasn't apparent, and it even gave Lu Wu and his friends the impression that this was compensation for their unjustified restriction of freedom for fifteen days.
With this apparent advantage, Lu Wu knew that they couldn't afford to fail the exam.
"They would never guess that this seemingly simple assessment would eliminate at least seventy to eighty percent of the candidates!
Out of eighty-nine people, no more than twenty-five are likely to obtain the Professional Certification."
If the Professional Center were to issue certifications to twenty-five individuals, the pressure would be manageable, and the issue would be resolved.
Lu Wu and his friends began the assessment, unaware of the situation.
Meanwhile, at the Professional Center, several influential figures gathered around a computer screen, displaying the content from Lu Wu's computer.
Zhang Wentao, the director of the Fucheng Professional Summoning Beast Academy, turned to his two old comrades and asked, "What do you think? How many questions can this kid answer?"
"He should be able to solve over a hundred, and if given more time, he could probably solve even more. But within two hours, I estimate he'll answer around one hundred and thirty to one hundred and fifty questions."
Li Mingrui, the deputy director sitting next to Zhang Wentao, offered his assessment and turned to Zhao Kaiming, who was sitting to his side, and teased him.
Zhao Kaiming felt frustrated. His potential apprentice was being snatched away by these two old men. He didn't feel like engaging with them at that moment.
It was only after they called him over that he learned they had taken an interest in Lu Wu several days ago and had been keeping an eye on him.
However, their intentions regarding Lu Wu were different from his.
Zhao Kaiming wanted to take Lu Wu as his student and make him his protege.
The two old men had more ambitious plans.
They intended to turn Lu Wu into a tool, a means to bring glory to Jiangnan University.
Zhang Wentao and Li Mingrui were not only high-ranking officials at the Fucheng Professional Summoning Beast Academy but also the principal and vice-principal of Jiangnan University, the first Summoner University in Jiangnan Province.
Speaking of Jiangnan University, it had been struggling in recent years.
Each year presented new challenges.
The university suffered from a severe talent drain, as the few talented individuals from Jiangnan Province tended to leave for better opportunities elsewhere, rarely choosing to stay in their hometown.
Consequently, Jiangnan University had been consistently outperformed in various university leagues, and its ranking had plummeted from the top eleven to nearly the thirtieth position.
This situation had the two principals worried sick, to the point where they were losing their hair.
Whenever they spotted promising talent, they wanted to recruit them for their university. So, when Lu Wu, a talented individual from Jiangnan Province, came to their attention, they weren't about to let him slip away.
In fact, Lu Wu and his friends could have left a week earlier, but they were kept there because Lu Wu had caught the attention of these two old men, who had a bold plan regarding him.
However, this plan would have to wait until after Lu Wu's assessment was complete.
(End of Chapter 72)
"To be precise, they were waiting for Li Wu's examination results.
As they watched Li Wu already answering questions on the screen, the few old men on this side were both anxious and hopeful.
'If this kid can get 135 correct, we'll give him the D-tier Growth Support Plan! If he gets 150 right, then it's the C-rank benefits! And if he manages 175, we'll provide the B-rank welfare! If he surpasses 175, we'll offer the A-rank benefits, but of course, he has to be willing to sign the recommended admission contract with us!'
'B-rank and above might be a bit challenging, after all, he's taking an unconventional path. But D-rank should be a sure thing, and with some luck, C-rank is also within reach.'
Amidst the anxious and hopeful gazes of the old men, Li Wu unleashed his crazy answering spree.
One question, two questions, three questions...
As they witnessed Li Wu's relentless answering, the hearts of Zhang Wentao and Li Mingrui pounded in unison.
When they saw that Li Wu had answered 88 questions in less than thirty minutes, and most of them were correct, Zhang Wentao and Li Mingrui's excitement turned their faces crimson.
They even whispered about Li Wu, saying that at this rate, he should have no problem reaching B-rank, and might even challenge A-rank.
In the version of one six, one nine, one book, one bar, one watch, and one mistake!
Indeed, in around forty minutes, Li Wu's answered questions surpassed a hundred, reaching a total of 108.
This thrilled the old men, but just as they were anticipating Li Wu's progress, something unexpected happened.
Li Wu tapped his small hand and chose to submit his answers.
'Pfft!'
Zhang Wentao and the other two nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood.
'Why did he submit so early? Didn't anyone tell him that the exam time is two hours? Why the rush?'
'No one told him that he needed to answer all the questions either. They only mentioned that 100 correct answers would be enough to pass the exam.'
'So, how do we calculate it now?'
Zhang Wentao and Li Mingrui were left bewildered, as this was not what they had anticipated. Meanwhile, Zhao Kai Ming, sitting beside them, was particularly excited.
'Hey, my apprentice didn't even reach 135 correct answers, so he won't be eligible for the genius welfare plan. Can you give my apprentice back to me?'
He was clearly daydreaming.
The two old men didn't pay him any attention.
'It's partly our fault for not clarifying things earlier. He wasn't aware of the significance of this exam for his welfare plan, which is why he chose to submit after answering only 108 questions.'
'This also shows his confidence. There are 1000 questions in the question bank, but he stopped at 108 answers, indicating that he believes these 108 questions are sufficient for passing the exam.'
'As it turns out, he was right. He passed the exam, but now we need to decide on the welfare plan for him.'
'Well, let's just go with the A-rank benefits!'
'Yes, given his answering speed, A-rank should be achievable. We can provide the A-rank benefits.'
The two old men seemed to overlook one possibility—that Li Wu might have answered only 108 questions because he only knew 108 questions. Indeed, that was the reality.
After all, Li Wu truly was an unconventional learner, and many questions were beyond his understanding.
However, his answering speed was impressive, and coupled with his outstanding performance in the hall earlier, these two old men completely overlooked this detail.
As soon as the exam results were out, they couldn't wait to meet Li Wu...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 73: A-Class Support Program
Over at Li Wu's side.
He had just submitted his answers.
As he was about to take some time to memorize the questions for later review, He Tian Guang approached him, informing him that someone wanted to meet him.
Li Wu's eyes lit up, thinking it was Zhao Kai Ming. He quickly called out to the nearby Little Skeleton to accompany him.
It would have been fine if Li Wu hadn't called for Little Skeleton, but the moment he did, the Little Skeleton standing behind him was startled. He quickly held up his bony hand and hid his phone securely, fearing Li Wu would snatch it away.
"What kind of behavior is this? Do you think I'd steal your phone?"
Li Wu chuckled and gave Little Skeleton a nut, casually glancing at Little Skeleton's status.
[Tense (Li Wu will steal the phone! Li Wu is a liar, a terrible liar!)]
Li Wu almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.
He never expected that this was how Little Skeleton viewed him.
This wouldn't do; he had to find a way to change Little Skeleton's incorrect perception.
He, Li Wu, was not a liar! But with the urgency of meeting the big shot with He Tian Guang, Li Wu didn't have time for this. It would be better to wait until after meeting those big shots.
The 89 non-professional breeders who had come to participate in the assessment watched as Li Wu was led away by He Tian Guang, and one by one, they revealed envious gazes.
It was evident that the Professional Center had discovered Little Teacher Lu's talent.
It seemed that Little Teacher Lu's takeoff was not far away.
Regarding Li Wu's imminent success, almost none of the 89 non-professional breeders present felt any jealousy. Firstly, they had all witnessed Li Wu's talent firsthand, and secondly, Li Wu's willingness to impart his knowledge had earned their respect.
Even though they had only spent half a month together and Li Wu was only 18 years old, the 89 non-professional breeders genuinely regarded Li Wu as their teacher.
Hmm, except for one person.
That person hiding in the crowd, their eyes flickering as they watched Li Wu's departing figure, seemed deep in thought, tense about something.
...
"Director Zhang, Li Wu is here!"
Led by He Tian Guang, Li Wu quickly arrived at Zhang Wentao's office.
"Little Lu is here? Come, come, come in quickly!"
At this moment, only Zhang Wentao was in the office. Seeing Li Wu approach, he warmly greeted him, firmly grasping Li Wu's small hand and ushering him inside.
Li Wu felt a mix of bewilderment and helplessness.
The bewilderment came from realizing the person wasn't who he expected, and the helplessness arose from not understanding why these old men always wanted to hold others' hands. Zhao Kai Ming did it, and now Zhang Wentao was doing the same.
This tight grip on his hand, coupled with a pair of burning eyes, was genuinely making him feel pressured!
But considering the other party's status and the potential opportunities they might offer, Li Wu endured and didn't pull his hand away.
Zhang Wentao, unaware of Li Wu's thoughts, believed he had touched Li Wu's heart with his enthusiasm, making him feel overwhelmed with gratitude.
He quickly applied more force, hoping to faint Li Wu with this gesture and bring him to their Jiangnan University immediately.
Unfortunately, Li Wu didn't give him that chance.
"What did you want to see me for?"
Seeing that Li Wu wasn't fainting, Zhang Wentao felt a bit disappointed. However, he didn't avoid Li Wu's question and got straight to the point.
"Little Lu, you're in your final year of high school, right?"
"Yes!"
"The college entrance exam is coming up next year. Have you decided which university you want to apply to?"
"I haven't decided yet!"
Li Wu's eyes sparkled with curiosity: "Do you have any suggestions?"
"Well, how about Jiangnan University?"
"Jiangnan University?"
Li Wu looked at Zhang Wentao, his eyes filled with uncertainty.
"Jiangnan University is the best summoner university in Jiangnan Province and is also one of the top ten universities in the Eastern Continent."
"Within the school grounds, there are even more secret resources like the Dragon Island, and the faculty is highly esteemed. It's the best choice for any aspiring student from Jiangnan!"
"More importantly, Jiangnan University is currently launching a growth support program for its students. If you sign a recommended admission contract with Jiangnan University now, based on your performance in the examination, you'll be eligible for the A-Class Support Program!"
Li Wu was a bit bewildered, "Performance in the examination? A-Class Support Program?"
"Yes, the examination you just took was actually an assessment for talented students in Jiangnan University's Breeding Department.
If you could answer 135 questions, you'd be entitled to the D-Class Support Program."
Li Wu couldn't help but feel a bit lost after hearing this.
"But I only answered 108 questions!" he exclaimed.
"That's because we didn't prepare you adequately beforehand, and we didn't inform you earlier. Otherwise, you wouldn't have submitted your exam paper so soon. If you give it your all, I believe you can definitely achieve 175 points within two hours, meeting the A-Class standard!"
Director Zhang seemed to have great confidence in Li Wu, but he himself wasn't so sure.
Before starting, he had already reviewed the questions and quickly scanned through the thousand questions. He had already answered all the ones he knew, and even if given an extra hour, or even ten hours, Li Wu was certain he couldn't reach 175 points.
Li Wu felt it was necessary to clarify this matter with Director Zhang.
He believed in being honest, and that was his principle.
Just as Li Wu was about to speak, Director Zhang said, "The A-Class Support Program includes access to the Vocational Center's intranet, 500 intranet points for a one-time use, and 50 intranet points monthly for three years.
Additionally, you'll receive a Divine Essence Fruit and a Summoning Beast Skill Training Manual."
"The intranet points can be used to purchase items and knowledge, or they can be exchanged for money at a rate of 1:10,000.
The Divine Essence Fruit can enhance your mental energy without side effects, and after consuming it, your mental energy should be sufficient to meet the standard for a second Summoning Beast contract.
As for the Summoning Beast Skill Training Manual, it's self-explanatory. Once you enter the intranet, you can choose any skill from the skill library, and Jiangnan University will cover the cost."
"Okay, that's about it for the A-Class Support Program. By the way, what were you going to say earlier?"
Director Zhang explained the A-Class Support Program to Li Wu.
In that moment, Li Wu felt enlightened.
He believed life shouldn't be constrained by too many rules and principles, as they were all useless shackles.
People should follow their own path to grow freely and healthily!
So, Li Wu proudly asked, "When do we sign the contract?"
Director Zhang was taken aback but quickly recovered, promptly handing Li Wu the prepared documents for him to review.
While Li Wu was looking over the documents, Director Zhang mentioned another matter.
"Also, for this examination, we won't be issuing your professional certificate!"
Li Wu was surprised, "Why?"
"Because we hope you'll participate in a breeder competition organized by the headquarters of the Vocational Center, next year.
If you can achieve a high ranking in that competition as a dark horse, bringing honor to Jiangnan University, your rewards will far exceed the A-Class Support Program."
Li Wu's eyes lit up at this, and his mind sparked with an idea, "So, if I achieve a high ranking in the High School League, will there be rewards as well?"
(End of Chapter)