Jiangnan University!
Yun Chen had already made his choice.
In truth, so long as it was one of the TOP7 universities, he didn't really mind which one he attended. Deep down, he knew that his greatest advantage didn't come from any institution, but from the system itself.
Especially after witnessing how multiple S-Rank talents and skills had been successfully granted to him, he no longer needed to put much thought into picking a school.
All things considered, Jiangnan University wasn't too far away. If anything happened, he could return home to take care of his sister at any time.
Moreover, the sincerity shown by the admissions officer from Jiangnan University was the greatest.
She knew exactly what conditions would move an Unclassed Drifter like him.
Now that the final decision was out, the other universities' admissions offices—who hadn't been holding out much hope anyway—offered their congratulations before quietly leaving one after another.
"Don't worry. Qingyun won't retaliate in private. If they lose, they accept the outcome. That's a national rule."
Everyone had left the shabby meeting room and gathered in the principal's office.
Li Yage also gave her assurance here.
"Of course, they will challenge you again—through proper channels."
"This is something you'll need to be mindful of during the upcoming National Freshman Exchange Tournament. The new students from Qingyun will definitely try to reclaim their honor."
This world might glorify combat, but everything had to be done by the according to the rules.
Otherwise, the whole country would descend into chaos.
"Qingyun University really has no eyes. Even worse than Qingyun. They didn't even bother sending someone."
Principal Fang began complaining at this point.
"I bet when they find out Yun Chen's Awakened Talent has evolved, they'll regret it so much their intestines will twist."
Hearing that, Li Yage turned to Yun Chen, her tone serious.
"Talent evolution isn't a one-time event. There's even a small chance of a second evolution."
"In my eyes, you now absolutely have the potential to compete for the top three spots in the national freshman rankings. By the time others are hitting their Second Advancement, you'll likely still be leading the pack."
"But if you want to go even farther—to maintain your edge through the Third Advancement—you'll need to work even harder and get lucky with your opportunities."
"Also..."
"I've already had the first batch of promised items sent out. You should receive them by today."
Jiangnan University wouldn't go back on its word.
Naturally, transporting hundreds of skill at once wasn't practical. These would later be made available to him for free through the campus archive system.
To show their sincerity, the first batch of skill was already on the way.
"The good news is, your much-needed Drifter weapon is among them."
"You can finally retire that bronze-tier staff-sword hybrid of yours."
"No need to carry that extra battle spear for your next trial either."
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Today was undoubtedly a massive harvest for Yun Chen.
Even as Jiangnan University's welcome gifts were en route, the rewards for being the national top scorer were already being delivered.
"The Jiangnan Provincial Education Bureau has transferred 10,000,000 credits to your Jiangnan Bank account ending in 9527..."
"The Dongyun City Education Bureau has transferred 2,000,000 credits to your Jiangnan Bank account ending in 9527..."
At the same time—
The Jiangnan Province had allowed him to select any A-Rank skill he wanted.
Yun Chen chose a general-purpose skill: 'Weaken (A-)'.
[Weaken (A-)]: Weakens a single target unit, reducing their physical and magical resistance by 30%, and reducing their movement speed and attack speed by 35%.
As for the A-Rank precious material granted by Jiangnan Province, he chose Fire Ganoderma (A-).
After consumption, it would enhance the user's fire-elemental output, providing at least a 35% fire damage bonus due to its medicinal effects.
It's worth noting that the herb's potency was too strong, so it required supplementary ingredients to neutralize and balance the effects.
"Jiangnan University is equipped with all necessary facilities for combat professions. You can go to the school to have a pharmacist prepare the medication properly."
"Of course, some of the supporting materials and preparation fees can only be paid using credit points."
Li Yage specifically reminded him of this.
As for the B-Rank treasure from Dongyun City, Yun Chen selected the Spirit Overlord Pill, a completed alchemical product that would boost all attributes by +2 upon consumption.
Additionally, Dongyun High School and the alumni association jointly gifted him a bottle of alchemical medicine, also providing an all-attribute benefit.
Typically, taking multiple medicines with the same effect yields diminishing returns.
So Yun Chen planned to give it to his sister, Yun Tang.
"Resources are limited, sorry we could only get you a B-Rank material."
Principal Fang apologized.
As the only college entrance exam champion from Dongyun City, someone with boundless potential, even the local government couldn't secure an A-Rank treasure.
After all, Dongyun was just a small town, and in a world where resources were heavily centralized and monopolized, even acquiring one B-Rank item had taken significant effort.
Naturally, Yun Chen didn't mind. He wasn't so petty.
Besides all that, the Dongyun City government had also gifted a villa-style courtyard, temporarily improving his sister's living conditions.
In about twenty days, he would be setting out early for the provincial capital to report to Jiangnan University.
As for the various enterprise rewards offered by Dongyun companies, Yun Chen declined them all without exception.
However, there was one small twist in all this—
Among the many local companies making headlines by flaunting their generosity, no one expected Dongyun's largest corporation, the multi-billion-worth Titan Biopharma, to remain completely silent.
In the past few days, the media, like sharks smelling blood, had caught onto the anomaly.
Someone revealed that the CEO's son was also a top-ranking exam candidate this year—ranking among the provincial top ten—but had studied in the provincial capital.
Others speculated that Titan Biopharma looked down on Yun Chen, claiming that he wouldn't make it far.
With all this gossip, the media and onlookers were fanning the flames nonstop.
But Yun Chen didn't really care.
"Your weapon has arrived."
Before dinner that afternoon—
A treasured weapon sent by Jiangnan University finally arrived at Dongyun High School.
It was a multi-form transforming golden weapon.
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