A person's name is like the shadow of a tree.
The name Yun Chen truly resonated like thunder.
For many years, the top scorer in the college entrance exam of Jiangnan Province had always come from the provincial capital city or the two economically strong cities nearby.
But now, a youth from Dongyun City—a relatively small place—named Yun Chen had miraculously risen up and successfully claimed the top spot in the gaokao.
Jiangnan Province, known for its strong educational foundation, produced top scorers who were always highly regarded—future elites who would become influential figures.
With strength, they could guard a region and maintain peace.
At the very least, they could hold an administrative post and benefit the local people.
Thus, the top scorer of Jiangnan Province's gaokao was a topic of great interest, the most watched newcomer.
On top of that, Yun Chen broke the traditional mold of origin.
Coming from a small place, and even more controversially, holding the title of "Unclassed Drifter" (no official profession) to achieve the top gaokao score.
"That Yun Chen is the legendary Unclassed Drifter…"
"The top scorer of our province is here…"
"But… that guy's actually pretty tall and handsome, he could easily be a celebrity."
Amid whispers, the senior girl holding the resume and report information was briefly shocked but immediately continued registering him.
Her full attention was on the occupation field.
Blank.
"None!"
There was nothing filled in the occupation option—just like the gaokao result showed.
He had no profession at all.
Because in some online games, there is indeed a "no profession" drifter playstyle, hence the term "Unclassed Drifter."
But this is not a game.
This is reality!
According to the resume, his level was 14, meaning he must have lost at least 12 points in free attribute points.
Similarly, he was short of many skill points.
At Jiangnan University, they had seen too many people lose badly in battles just because of a slight attribute gap.
A little less attack range, a bit lower agility, and a mage would kite and control positioning, making it impossible to land an effective hit, leading to a crushing defeat.
A bit less intelligence meant slower casting speed, also a common cause of failure.
A tiny gap could cause huge mistakes.
They were all elite students from everywhere; a single error, a minor attribute difference, or a lack of attention to detail could lead to defeat.
Jiangnan University had too many gifted students.
At least it seemed like he really didn't plan to choose a profession…
The senior girl registering him sighed quietly.
There had been rumors recently about him—
That choosing to be an Unclassed Drifter was a loophole to get a higher gaokao score…
That he sacrificed his future just to pass the exam, a product of the flawed test-oriented education…
Some even claimed that after the gaokao, this guy would definitely choose a profession to avoid losing more base attributes.
So far, that prediction was wrong.
With complex thoughts, the student council member responsible for inputting the data slowed down a bit.
"All done."
The new student registration was complete.
Because he was the top scorer, some fees were even waived.
Other new students nearby kept glancing at Yun Chen,
As if treating him like an imaginary rival, sizing him up, trying to remember his face.
"Alright, now let me take you to the freshman dormitory area."
The enthusiastic senior girl volunteered immediately.
Even though Yun Chen still insisted on carrying his suitcase, two people followed him out of the station.
Ah, this...
Most freshmen wore complicated expressions.
They didn't get such treatment, nor did anyone personally escort them to the dorm.
That guy was just relying on his looks, and two senior girls were leading him.
The jealousy among the surrounding freshmen towards Yun Chen quietly grew.
...
...
"The others haven't arrived yet. Tomorrow is the freshmen assembly."
"But before that, Yun Chen, have you decided which academy you want to join?"
Jiangnan University had five major academies:
War Academy
Elemental Academy
Weapon Academy
Tactics Academy
Auxiliary Professions Academy
"Students who choose the War Academy are all dedicated to the frontline battlefield, born for combat and killing."
"Strictly speaking, no profession restrictions apply."
"But the Elemental Academy focuses on magic cultivation—mages generally join this one."
"The Weapon Academy, as the name implies, emphasizes mastering weapons and controlling one's own body rather than overly relying on skills."
"The Tactics Academy is more theory-oriented; generally, those who don't focus on combat and plan to go into administrative roles choose this."
"And then there's the Auxiliary Professions Academy…"
"It's basically unrelated to combat professions, so you can just ignore it."
The Auxiliary Professions Academy was sprawling, with branches in enchantment, forging, pharmacy, talisman crafting, alchemy, farming, manufacturing, and more.
But those focused on main professions naturally would not go to the Auxiliary Academy.
"Each of the four main academies has its own strengths and focus."
However… considering Yun Chen is an Unclassed Drifter, it seemed like he could join any of the four academies.
The War Academy was all-encompassing; as long as one had unwavering fighting will, they could apply. It only depended on determination and spirit, so for Yun Chen, there was no real threshold.
The Elemental Academy obviously required magic talent. As an Unclassed Drifter who was versatile, magic shouldn't be a problem.
The Weapon Academy focused on weapon mastery, body tempering, and fighting skills. A drifter who controlled so many weapons could definitely handle it.
But the Tactics Academy—Yun Chen probably had no intention of going into administrative work, and those passionate about fighting usually wouldn't consider it.
"With your skill level, I think the War Academy is a good choice. The strongest people usually pick it first."
After the introduction, the three of them found Yun Chen's freshman dorm according to the signs.
In front of them stood a very luxurious detached mansion.
The doorplate read No. 001.
The mansion had three floors and the facilities were extremely lavish. It had a private training ground, a gym, a private hot spring pool, a complete set of smart home devices, and an extravagant home theater.
Most ridiculously, inside the mansion's walls was a private running track, plus a warehouse for storing resources at any time.
The entire mansion's land area was much larger than Yun Chen's villa back in Dongyun City.
But considering the huge price difference between the provincial capital city and Dongyun City, this mansion's value could be considered astronomical.
Ridiculous...
In summary, it was simply outrageous.
"This is also our first time seeing the No. 1 dorm."
The two senior girls had never seen it before either and were simply shocked.
Thanks to their explanation, Yun Chen realized that everyone's dorm conditions could vary greatly.
Students ranked in the top fifty could live in detached mansions; after that came single rooms, double rooms, and four-person dorms.
As the top scorer from the local Jiangnan Province, Yun Chen naturally was assigned the best accommodation.
It was said that even the top ten had different mansions, and No. 2 dorm didn't have a private warehouse or running track.
"By default, you're ranked first."
"Not just the accommodation, but the resources assigned to you are also the best."
"Not sure if that's lucky or unlucky."
"In the upcoming freshman competition, you might become the main target. Everyone will definitely want to take your place."
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