章 57: Chapter 57: Afraid This Punch Might Startle You

Chapter 57: Afraid This Punch Might Startle You

The next day.

In the morning.

Inside the classroom, all the students sat upright, as if awaiting something.

At exactly eight o'clock.

As the bell for class rang, the familiar figures finally entered the classroom.

Teacher Liu had indeed lost a lot of weight, and his changes were significant. He appeared aged and weary, devoid of the sharpness he had before. It seemed as though the twenty days in the secret realm had aged Teacher Liu twenty years.

Many of the more sensitive students couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy at seeing Teacher Liu's current state.

However, Teacher Liu's current mental state seemed alright, with a smile always on his face.

When the authorities found him in the archives yesterday and asked him to return to teaching, he agreed without hesitation, without any pretense.

Because, these students in front of him had become his spiritual support.

Teacher Liu was glad to be able to come back and teach them again.

At this moment, looking at the still quite youthful faces, Teacher Liu standing at the podium couldn't help but sigh and say, "Good morning, students!"

"Good morning, Teacher Liu!"

The class echoed with uniform voices.

Each student's greeting was sincere.

Teacher Liu smiled and said, "Alright, let's start the class!"

He didn't mention his own changes, and the students tacitly didn't ask. Everyone hoped to return to how things were before.

"Today, we won't discuss the content of the second secret realm. Let's first summarize what we gained from the first one."

Teacher Liu said, "I believe most of you have already decided on your future paths and have allocated your potentials, right? Is there anyone who hasn't allocated their potential yet? If so, please raise your hand."

Only one girl raised her hand.

Teacher Liu asked, "Shao Wenhui, why haven't you allocated your potential yet? Are you uncertain about your future path? If you have any doubts, you can discuss them with the teacher, perhaps I can give you some advice."

The girl named Shao Wenhui embarrassedly said, "No, I just feel like keeping it for future needs..."

Hearing this, many students stifled their laughter.

Potential isn't money, what future needs could she be saving it for?

Teacher Liu didn't laugh.

It was evident that this student probably didn't come from a good financial background and was used to being frugal, always opting to save whatever she got first.

Though thriftiness was a good virtue, Teacher Liu still said, "For you all at this stage, improving your strength is the most important... Shao Wenhui, you don't need to save your potential. If you're certain about your future growth direction, then allocate it as soon as possible."

This wasn't just empty talk.

This world was inherently dangerous.

Not only were there dangers within the secret realms, but monsters outside the city walls could also attack at any time. Having strength could always offer a bit more hope for survival.

Moreover, even if potential was allocated incorrectly, it didn't matter much.

Because all four basic attributes were very important and could enhance individual abilities.

"Okay, Teacher, I understand," Shao Wenhui said.

Teacher Liu nodded, then looked at all the students and said, "I believe your strength has increased significantly after completing the first secret realm."

"I've already informed the local Hero Association Examination Department. Later, you'll all accompany me to participate in the strength test."

Upon hearing this...

Everyone was somewhat surprised.

"Why do you all have that expression?" Teacher Liu chuckled. "After every secret realm, the students all undergo a strength test. This is a tradition of our Wudao University."

"And as long as you pass the test and reach the first-tier standard, you can enjoy a monthly national subsidy. Although the money isn't much, it's still a good supplement to your living expenses."

Many students with less favorable economic conditions brightened up at these words.

One eager male student asked, "Teacher, how much subsidy can we get if we reach the first-tier standard?"

"At the first-tier standard, it's 800 yuan per month. At the second-tier, it's 1500 yuan. The third-tier is 4000, the fourth-tier is 10,000, and the fifth-tier is 30,000."

Teacher Liu didn't hide anything and explained in detail, "If you're willing to join the Hero Association, the monthly subsidy will be ten times higher."

"Of course, I don't recommend you all to join the Hero Association now, to avoid distraction. At this stage, you should focus on studying and improving yourselves."

A student exclaimed, "With so many supernatural abilities nationwide, how much money does the country have to allocate each year?"

Teacher Liu replied, "Today, supernatural abilities are the cornerstone of a nation's strength. Even if it costs a lot of money, the country will provide... Besides, supernatural abilities above the third tier are still a minority, and the country's finances can still bear it."

Another student asked, "But aren't those strong individuals supposed to be rich? These subsidies don't seem high!"

Without waiting for Teacher Liu's response, another student said, "Idiot, do you think all supernatural abilities rely on national subsidies to live? Those strong individuals, don't they all have their own businesses? Especially the fifth-tier strong individuals, as long as they act as figureheads for big companies, they don't need to do anything and can earn tens of millions or even billions a year just by lying down!"

Everyone gasped in surprise.

Then, many people's gazes turned to Chen Ye.

They all knew that President Chen was a fifth-tier strong individual!

Chen Ye himself was a little surprised.

It seemed that his father had more abilities than he had imagined.

Well then!

It's good if parents have abilities!

Which child doesn't hope that their parents are capable?

"Teacher, when do we set off?"

A male student asked eagerly.

It was evident that this guy was very confident in his own strength.

Most of the students in the class were like this.

There were also some who had poor harvests in the secret realm, their faces not looking too good...

Teacher Liu looked at his watch and said, "I arranged the time with the examination department for half-past nine. Let's set off now, we should be on time."

"Let's go, the bus is waiting outside."

Upon hearing this, the students cheered and left the classroom with Teacher Liu.

At the school gate.

Sure enough, there was a large bus waiting.

Apart from the bus, there was even an armed special police force accompanying.

It should be noted that members of the special police force in this world were at least first-tier supernatural abilities.

The students were very surprised.

Teacher Liu took the initiative to explain, "They are here to escort you to the examination department."

After all, these students were all geniuses and future strong individuals, and they couldn't afford any accidents.

Moreover, there was also the very important Tang Zichen!

...

Next.

Everyone boarded the bus and found their seats.

Then the bus started, slowly driving out of the school.

Most of the students on the bus looked expectant.

But there were also many with furrowed brows.

Among them was Chen Ye.

However, when others furrowed their brows, it was because they were worried about not having enough strength and were afraid of embarrassing themselves by not reaching the first-tier standard.

Chen Ye frowned because he was worried about not being able to control his strength and scaring people later...

The journey went smoothly.

There were no accidents.

About half an hour later.

The bus stopped at the outskirts of the city, outside a very large building.

"We're here, everyone get off the bus." Teacher Liu called out.

Everyone got off the bus one after another, and their eyes fell on the four large characters on the building:

Assessment Base!

This building was also large enough, no wonder it was built on the outskirts of the city.

After all, testing the strength of supernatural abilities requires a large space and involves some degree of danger, so it's indeed not suitable for the downtown area.

(End of this chapter)

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