Jiangnan Province announced the college entrance exam results this morning.
The first place, without a doubt,
was Yun Chen from Dongyun City.
Yun Chen, who went out for his morning run, didn't bring his phone with him.
Luckily, his younger sister Yun Tang was at home. When she saw that his phone was ringing nonstop, she immediately realized something was up.
When she truly heard from Yun Chen's homeroom teacher, Mr. Jin, that her brother had secured the top score, she couldn't contain her excitement.
Usually, by this time, Yun Chen would have returned from his run, so Yun Tang didn't wait at home. Instead, she ran straight to the community gate. She was about to head to the riverside running track when she saw Yun Chen's figure.
"Brother…"
"You're the top scorer!!"
Yun Tang almost climbed onto Yun Chen like a kid, announcing the best news in the world to him.
At that moment,
the system had already started the reward settlement.
[Detected college entrance exam results released. You have completed this task. Congratulations on achieving first place in Jiangnan Province.]
[Task rewards will be distributed according to your first-place results.]
…
Dongyun City produced a top scorer, and the news spread like wildfire across the city.
Heaven was merciful.
For the past 70 years, Dongyun City only had one key high school, whose best provincial ranking record was eighth place.
This year, the heavens opened their eyes and actually allowed this small town to produce a provincial champion.
The school gate of Dongyun High School was suddenly packed with people, mostly media and reporters.
The college entrance exam had ended, but the classes for first- and second-year students had not yet finished.
Some media opportunists, eager to rush their reports, politely invited several students for interviews, asking them about their impressions of the top scorer.
"If you want me to describe Yun Shen specifically… how should I put it? His aura carries about thirty percent confidence, thirty percent arrogance, and seventy percent nonchalance."
The reporter was puzzled upon hearing this.
"Wait, that adds up to 130%."
"Uh, I also gave him eighty-seven points for cold, aloof handsomeness, which just makes it a perfect hundred."
Taking advantage of the crowd of students, the reporter quickly interviewed a few more.
The consensus was unanimous: cold, aloof, and handsome.
Apparently, this guy really was quite handsome. The reporter, understanding this clearly, quickly took notes.
Moreover, he captured a key nickname:
"Yun Shen!"
Every underclassman watching the exam revered Yun Chen with utmost respect, admiration pouring from their hearts. They wanted to shower him with every compliment they knew.
Most importantly, the reporter discovered that Yun Chen had proudly dominated Jiangnan Province as an "Unclassed Drifter."
Wow…
This discovery was a treasure to him.
Although the reporter himself wasn't a combat professional and had no monster-killing experience, he knew exactly how to use news to poke everyone's nerves and ignite their emotions.
"Yun Shen: Walking his own path, leaving none for others."
"Creator of the Drifter path, unprecedented and unmatched."
"Shocking! The pride of Dongyun City crushes all provincial talents as an Unclassed Drifter."
"Dongyun students did just this one thing to make him the top scorer!"
"…"
The term "Drifter" became the explosive highlight of the news.
The readership exploded.
In that instant, the Dongyun Daily reporters had already drafted multiple headlines in their minds and sent their drafts to the editorial department, racing to break the story first.
Meanwhile, in the principal's office, TV reporters and cameramen were conducting an in-depth interview.
Principal Fang, dressed formally, looked kind and approachable. On the office wall hung a photo of him and Yun Chen, the top scorer.
"My story with Yun Chen goes back three years…"
After telling the story for ten minutes,
Principal Fang concluded by announcing a grand reward on behalf of Dongyun School and the entire alumni association for Yun Chen.
Hmm…
Rewarding the provincial top scorer is an old tradition.
The Jiangnan Provincial Education Bureau sent a congratulatory message, awarding Yun Chen 10 million yuan in cash, along with an A-grade skill book and an A-grade rare treasure.
Dongyun City quickly followed with a congratulatory message, granting Yun Chen 2 million yuan, a luxury villa in the city, and a B-grade rare treasure.
With official recognition complete, local Dongyun businesses naturally couldn't sit still.
What a joke…
The renowned top scorer—his future was limitless. Combat professionals enjoyed high status, so making a good connection was a must.
Besides, giving grand gifts to the top scorer was basically disguised advertising.
Everyone understood the unspoken rules.
Major companies began flooding the media with their endorsements.
Without exception, they all pledged to honor the only top scorer Dongyun City had produced so far.
The local alchemy workshop promised to give him a set of enchanted equipment.
The summoned beast breeding base offered the best contract summon.
A real estate firm worth tens of billions pledged their finest property in the city.
An automaker offered a luxury car plus cash.
…
But Yun Chen cared little about these external rewards.
At home, the only thing that truly mattered was the reward granted by the ultimate profession assistant system.
Ding!
[Matching rewards for your Unclassed Drifter status are now being issued.]
[Congratulations! Your awakened talent "All-Rounder (B)" has been upgraded to "All-Rounder (A+)."]
[All-Rounder (A+): All skills and talents can achieve up to three quality upgrades (max upgrade to B+).]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the divine skill "Divine Flash (S-)."]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the S-tier divine artifact "Rebirth Cross."]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the new talent "Extraordinary Regeneration (S+)."]
[Congratulations! You have gained 50 free attribute points.]
[Congratulations! You have gained 50 skill points.]
…
At the instant the rewards appeared,
Yun Chen's eyes went wide.
Generous!!
Not just generous, extraordinarily so.
Compared to that, even the 50 free attribute points and 50 skill points seemed insignificant.
The most crucial part was that the awakened talent, which upheld the entire foundation of his Unclassed Drifter identity, had successfully upgraded.
Up to three quality upgrades…
And this time it included both skills and talents.
Although he hadn't benefited from the talent yet, many E-grade talent potions were being sold on the market.
This undoubtedly provided him with many new ideas for his Unclassed Drifter fighting style.
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