When inner disciples of the Holy Capital Academy first enter the academy, they are called trainees. They need to undergo specialized martial arts theory learning and examinations. Only by passing the test can they become formal students and be assigned to the various peaks of the academy.
The theoretical exams are held for a maximum of three years; exceeding this period results in a failing grade. Therefore, every year a large number of students are expelled from the college because they fail the theoretical courses after more than three years.
At this moment, the tall, strong young man next to Shang Yanting was frowning, biting his pen, looking at the practice questions in front of him, his expression like that of someone suffering from constipation.
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Niu Chuanchuan was also admitted through traditional testing.
He scored very high in both strength and foundation tests, yet he was stuck on martial arts theory for two years.
As a student who came from a small village, his best skill since childhood was herding sheep. He was barely literate, so learning these skills was extremely difficult for him.
"The Qi Sea is different from the Consciousness Sea; it is located in the Dantian. It is most important during the Martial Apprentice stage, as it is the main site for cultivating internal energy."
Shang Yanting's voice timely resolved his predicament, and Niu Chuanchuan's eyes showed gratitude.
"Thank you, Yan, classmate Yan."
He paused for a moment, realizing who was explaining the problem to him.
At first, Shang Yanting's gentle temperament attracted many people to associate with him. However, as they got to know each other better, his clear sense of boundaries made people unconsciously keep a distance from him.
Everyone says that Yan Qing is gentle and refined, but somewhat difficult to get close to.
Niu Chuanchuan, however, did not think so.
To be honest, he... is a little afraid of him.
It's that feeling of fear that a lamb feels when it sees a wild beast.
Even though the other person is not as strong as him, he has a strange feeling that if he accidentally makes the other person angry, the other person will slap him to death.
His sixth sense was exceptionally accurate; from childhood to adulthood, he avoided many dangers because of this keen intuition.
Since entering the academy, he hadn't felt such a strong sense of crisis in a long time. However, the moment he saw Yan Qing, his heart raced and his hands sweated.
Even though the other person was smiling at him, Niu Chuanchuan really wanted to run away.
I never expected that it would be him who helped me solve my confusion.
Niu Chuanchuan, a 190cm tall man with muscular build resembling a bodybuilder, tensed up and stammered, "Thank you."
Shang Yanting glanced at his trembling right leg and said, "We're classmates, no need to be so polite."
Jia Xitong watched with satisfaction as her classmates displayed their camaraderie within her sea of consciousness. "Congratulations, host, on completing this mission. You currently have 1/500 of your Explosion Talismans remaining. Please keep up the good work, host!"
Shang Yanting, who had just sat back down, paused. "To pay off the debt?"
What can you do if you're already insolvent? After all, even landlords don't have surplus grain.
Jia Xitong glanced at her accounting notebook. "Dear host, you still owe me 499 Explosion Talismans, 160 Incantation Talismans, and 100 Solidification Talismans. I haven't even counted the talismans I sold to Liang Ting."
Shang Yanting frowned slightly. "So you won't provide me with any talismans until I've paid off all these debts, right?"
Jia Xitong was about to agree, but then felt that it would be a bit unethical of her to do so, and it would also dampen Shang Yanting's enthusiasm for completing the task.
"Given the host's poverty, you can make intermittent repayments. Each time you repay a debt, you will receive a real talisman upon completing the next task."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Niu Chuanchuan next to her.
He was bending over, his tall frame of 1.9 meters huddled under the low table, helping another classmate pick something up.
The other person thanked him, and Niu Chuanchuan gave a simple, honest smile.
Having a virtuous friend is an important step in preventing the host from developing extreme ideas and ensuring he becomes a kind and upright protagonist. She felt that Niu Chuanchuan was a very good classmate; his eyes were clear and open, and his muscular physique gave her a sense of security.
"Next, I will give you the second task: to gain the friendship of your classmate Niu Chuanchuan."
Rewards: Upgrade Burst Charm *2, Blessing Charm *2
As soon as he finished speaking, Niu Chuanchuan's back slammed against the table with a thud, and a sudden, inexplicable sense of crisis washed over him.
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