Translated by: Novellise
Inside the exam hall.
After the simulation ended.
Some people cried out in pain, while others were filled with pride.
"Hahaha, you bunch of losers, I have a C-rank talent [Unyielding Spear]!"
"Just find a few rich ladies, and you can easily reach the pinnacle of life!"
A guy with yellow hair burst out laughing.
Upon hearing this, envy filled the eyes of the other students.
Although the rank of [Unyielding Spear] wasn't high, it had great potential.
When combined with other Talent Cards.
Like [Riches and Honour], [Steady as a Rock], [Strong as an Ox], [At Ease], and so on.
They could definitely have unexpected effects!
Especially.
When everyone found out that in the simulated world, he had attached himself to a female billionaire and barely got a B grade.
All the students who failed the simulation went crazy.
"Brother, please protect me! I'm willing to serve you as a horse or an ox!"
Immediately, many people flattered and cajoled him.
"Darling, you are amazing! I always knew you could do it."
"Men with talent are the most handsome!"
"Where did that rascal come from? Stay away from my husband!"
Even the usually aloof and contemptuous class beauties were now filled with admiration, willing to compete with other girls for him.
Reality was cruel.
If they failed the simulation, it meant they would have to live at the bottom of society for the rest of their lives.
And then.
They would find a man they could barely stand, marry, have children, work...
They would spend their days struggling for the bare necessities of life.
Finally, under the double torment of life and darkness.
They would become bitter, sick old women.
But if they could have the protection of a simulationist adult.
Their future lives wouldn't be as miserable as those of ordinary people.
"This handsome gentleman... actually, even if I'm cleaned up, I'm still usable."
The male student who received [Seek Men and Go Up] hesitated for a moment.
Finally, he also approached.
"Get lost!"
"Stay away from me!"
"Brother, you must have gotten a lot of simulation points this time, right?"
"Why don't you tell us and let us broaden our horizons?"
Under the pressure of the crowd.
The yellow-haired guy proudly extended three fingers!
"Hiss!"
Everyone gasped in shock.
Three thousand simulation points!
In the main world, that was the equivalent of thirty million dollars!
This was a huge leap!
To think about.
The attitudes of the others became even more submissive and sycophantic.
Liu Yuan watched all this.
He vaguely noticed one thing.
The initial simulations of the others seemed too simple.
For example.
A classmate turned into a Rottweiler named Black Panther.
His main mission was to help his owner become a popular online influencer?
Another classmate.
His talent was [Wealth Beyond Measure] and his main task was to become the nation's idol.
Just eat, sleep and have fun with different female online influencers every day.
And then just lie down and get a C rating?
It was only at that moment.
That Liu Yuan realised.
Am I the only one with hellish difficulties?
But the greater the risk, the greater the reward.
Although the other students' tasks seemed easy.
But the rewards were just as meagre, not even up to Liu Yuan's leftovers.
"Attention, all candidates!"
"After the simulation, please go to the Academic Affairs Office to register!"
"This concerns your future development, so please take it seriously!"
After hearing the announcement.
Liu Yuan left the classroom quietly and inconspicuously.
With his current strength, he didn't need to show off.
Before leaving the examination hall.
Liu Yuan glanced at the classroom where Xiao Pang was.
He had known Xiao Pang for several years and they were considered good friends.
Unfortunately.
He didn't see the familiar figure.
"Maybe he won't come back."
Liu Yuan thought to himself.
This situation was quite common.
Students with poor talents were faced with a choice in the simulated life.
Return to the main world and live as cattle and horses for the rest of their lives.
Or endure the [Five Hindrances] disasters and stay in the simulated world for decades, becoming superior?
And Xiao Pang's closed hibernation capsule.
No doubt it had already told Liu Yuan the answer.
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Shortly after the simulation ended.
There weren't many people in the Academic Affairs Office.
The principal and a few teachers in charge of registration were sitting on the sofa, chatting and drinking tea.
"Principal, I heard that there are a lot of talented students in the first district this year, is that true?"
The deputy headmaster looked at a bald-headed old man and asked worriedly.
Jiang City was divided into an inner city and an outer city.
The outer city was further divided into seven districts based on location.
Each district had a population of over a million.
"The first district has been established for a longer time and is closer to the inner city, so the quality of students is naturally better than our sixth district."
"It is said that there is a student in the First Central School who achieved an A grade in the difficult simulation, even attracting the attention of a dignitary from the inner city."
The principal said helplessly.
Inner city?
When he heard those two words.
The vice-principal's expression changed slightly.
For all the residents of the outer city.
Their greatest dream in life was to move to the inner city!
The Inner City was the core of the city, protected by the Spirit Track Array.
Safe, happy.
With plenty of food and resources.
And with simulationists patrolling 24/7, responsible for driving out all darkness and strangeness.
In everyone's mind, the inner city was the paradise they longed for!
"Difficult simulation, A grade? Could it be the young princess of the Zhao family?"
Other teachers exclaimed in surprise.
"What's so surprising? The Zhao family has a level three simulationist overseeing things, so their foundation is quite solid."
"If it hadn't been for that incident, the Zhao family would have been one of the big families in the city by now."
"When the Zhao family was at its strongest, they even planned to build a new city outside the walls, but unfortunately they failed and suffered a great loss, which damaged their foundation."
Some teachers gossiped.
"Be careful with your words, don't say things you shouldn't!"
The headmaster shook his head, indicating that the subject should not be taken lightly.
On the other side.
Liu Yuan had Noxin wait for him at the school gate.
Then he went into the Academic Affairs office alone.
"Headmaster, I'm here to enrol."
"Liu Yuan, is it?"
The headmaster greeted him warmly.
As the top student in the school's top ten for three consecutive years, Liu Yuan was quite well known.
"How did the simulation go this time? Was it smooth?"
"It was okay."
"What score did you get this time?"
The principal asked casually.
In reality.
He didn't have high hopes for Liu Yuan.
Students who got high marks were usually ecstatic and excited, unlike Liu Yuan.
He seemed unusually calm.
Obviously, his performance in the simulation this time wasn't ideal.
"S-rank."
Liu Yuan revealed his simulated rank.
Before he left the simulation room, he had let the Heavenly Will use its authority to hide part of the score for him.
After all, under the border town, an S-rank evaluation was enough.
Furthermore.
He also possessed the Heavenly Hell Scripture.
If his identity was revealed, who knew what trouble it might bring.
"This evaluation is quite good, there is great potential for your future."
The headmaster instinctively comforted him.
But the next moment he realised.
"Wait a minute! S-rank?"
When he heard this.
Everyone present gasped in disbelief and looked at Liu Yuan in disbelief.
They knew that Liu Yuan was good.
But they never dreamed.
Liu Yuan would achieve such a tremendous feat.
What did S-class mean?
Even the young princess of the Zhao family, who had a lot of resources and items at her disposal, could barely get an A-rank evaluation.
And yet.
He had alarmed an inner-city dignitary.
No one dared to imagine.
The uproar this news would cause once it reached the outside world.
It was no exaggeration to say.
The gates of heaven had opened for him.
From this point on.
As long as Liu Yuan didn't act recklessly, his future would be smooth sailing!
What left all the teachers speechless was this.
Liu Yuan stood there, seemingly indifferent.
After all, this was an S grade evaluation!
Why are you so calm?
At least show some enthusiasm!
"Truly a hero rising from the ranks of the young!"
"I always knew Liu Yuan was exceptional, I didn't misjudge him!"
"Come on, Liu Yuan, why are you still standing? Sit down and have some tea."
The headmaster and other teachers were kind.
Even the usually stern and strict vice-principal was now smiling and eager, attentively serving Liu Yuan tea and water.
"Pah!"
"What kind of tea is this?"
The headmaster took a sip and spat it out onto the floor.
"Hurry up and bring me that jar of Spirit Mist Tea I've been collecting for years, and let Liu Yuan try it!"
"Headmaster, that jar of tea costs fifty thousand an ounce..."
"Who asked you to talk so much? Hurry up and bring it over!"
The vice-principal didn't dare to argue and hurried off to make more tea.
(End of chapter)