On the flag-raising platform, Han Yuan was talking eloquently:
"Among species of the same weight class, you can hardly find one that is more fragile than humans."
"Let alone the terrifying ghosts and monsters!"
"The reason why humans have been able to resist ghosts and monsters for so many years is because of our powerful souls!"
"Soul movement, spiritual essence, and the Nether Spring!"
"But the prerequisite for cultivation is that you have to possess this talent!"
"As long as your talent reaches Level C, you can become a reserve member of the Ghost-Controlling Army or the Ghost-Eliminating Team, and you'll get an extra 50 points in the college entrance examination."
"If your talent reaches Level B, you can become an official member of the Ghost-Controlling Army or the Ghost-Eliminating Team, and you'll get an extra 100 points in the college entrance examination."
"If it reaches Level A... Believe me, it will definitely exceed your imagination!"
Han Yuan smiled mysteriously and stopped talking.
The crowd became restless.
Most people had heard more or less about what he said, but when a captain of the Ghost-Controlling Army actually said these words in person, it naturally felt different.
"Let's begin now!"
The test was simple. Just put your hand on the huge ghost bead on the flag-raising platform.
The ghost bead was translucent, and there was grayish-black mist slowly churning inside it.
One student went up to take the test, but there was no change at all.
Then came the second, the third...
When it was the fourth student's turn, the mist seemed to be blown by a puff of air and dispersed slightly.
"Wait," a staff member beckoned, "Do it again."
The student was excited and touched other places on the bead.
No matter where he touched, through the glass, the grayish-black mist was pushed aside as if it were avoiding his hand.
"This is the manifestation of spiritual power leakage."
Han Yuan announced loudly, "Only in this way can one cultivate."
"His energy level is only C. But that doesn't mean his future will be bad."
"Just like IQ. People with high IQ may find it a bit easier to study, but it doesn't mean they will definitely come first in exams."
"Energy levels can be improved, so those with lower levels don't need to be discouraged."
"Next."
One after another, people walked up.
The proportion of those with talent was about 20%. But most of them were at Level C.
Occasionally, when there was a Level B, it would draw exclamations from the crowd.
At this time, another person walked up. As soon as he put his hand on the bead, the mist inside the ghost bead rolled rapidly as if blown by the wind.
"Energy level A!"
The crowd immediately exclaimed:
"Damn it! A big shot has arrived!"
"This one is really impressive!"
"Others seem to just blow a gentle puff of air, but his is like turning on an electric fan!"
Another person went up.
Chen Qing frowned.
Chen Kun!
Chen Xi's younger brother.
The second person on his kill list!
It was he who stabbed the knife into Chen Qing's chest.
Chen Qing clearly remembered that his energy level was S.
However, one's temperament and opportunities would determine the height of one's future. In his previous life, Chen Kun was extremely arrogant at the beginning, but after losing just one ghost pet, he no longer had the courage to face ghosts and monsters and instead hid behind Chen Qing seeking protection.
Not to mention this life.
No matter how many S-levels you have, I will definitely skin you alive!
— Literally, skin you alive!
Chen Kun was a bit nervous. He took a deep breath and put his hand on the bead.
The ghost bead shook slightly.
The mist inside it churned crazily.
"Damn it!"
"Is this a glitch?"
"No way, no way. Is this another Level A?"
Everyone was astonished. Chen Kun was also surprised at first, but then immediately became delighted.
Han Yuan was also a bit shocked and said in surprise, "There's actually an S-level one."
Hearing that it was S-level, everyone was completely shocked!
"Teacher! Is S-level the highest level?"
"What's the proportion of this? Can it be considered as a one-in-ten-thousand talent?"
"Don't focus on this!" Han Yuan waved his hand. "A high talent definitely means a faster cultivation speed, but it's not the only factor, and we can't determine that his future achievements will be higher than others'."
Although he said so, everyone was still cheering.
They had seen such plots too many times!
Didn't novels always say that people with such talents could cultivate in one day what others needed several days to achieve?
"Damn it, what bad luck!"
Monkey spat. He and Chen Kun didn't get along at all.
After cursing a few more times, it was his turn.
Monkey casually put his hand on the ghost bead.
The ghost bead rolled gently.
"Energy level C. Next."
Monkey was slightly stunned at first, and then he was overjoyed!
"I'm going to bring honor to my ancestors!"
The next one was Chen Qing.
Chen Qing knew that he had talent. That's why when Han Yuan from the Ghost-Controlling Army rushed to the Jiangpan Community in his previous life, he gave Chen Qing an introductory cultivation method and promised to provide more advanced ones once he mastered it.
But it was already too late at that time. Chen Qing could only squeeze out a little time to cultivate in the extremely tense time.
Han Yuan looked at Chen Qing and nodded.
Chen Qing put his hand on the bead.
Whoosh~
It was like turning on a hair dryer. The mist inside the entire ghost bead churned.
"Damn it! Here comes another one!"
"Another S has appeared!!"
"A big shot has arrived!"
Han Yuan and several staff members were a bit surprised.
Still, Han Yuan said, "Energy level S."
"Awesome, Xiao Qingzi!" Monkey immediately came over to congratulate him.
"Big shot, are you still taking in little brothers?"
"Chen Qing! You're really something!" The head teacher, Liu Xi (nicknamed Xizhilang), also came over.
He slapped Chen Qing on the shoulder heavily, "See! That's why I asked you to come and take the test."
"Chen Qing!"
Chen Kun suddenly walked over, looking coldly at Chen Qing, with flames almost spurting out of his eyes:
"You're the one who hurt my mother and sister, right?"
"I didn't hit them."
Chen Qing shook his head sincerely, "Your mother slapped herself when she apologized to me, left and right, one slap after another. Oh, right!"
"She didn't just slap herself. She also said, 'I'm the scumbag', slap! 'Please be magnanimous', slap!"
Chen Qing vividly described what happened.
He looked at Chen Kun calmly.
Chen Kun was already so angry that he clenched his fists! He rushed over!
"Damn you and your mother!"
Chen Qing lifted his foot and kicked him hard in the thigh.
Chen Kun staggered back a few steps, covering his thigh, his face twitching in pain.
"No way. Does your family have parents but no one to teach you manners?"
Chen Qing frowned and said, "Your sister steals things at the slightest disagreement, your mother throws tantrums at the police station, and you curse other people's mothers at every turn."
"Don't you have any upbringing at all?"
"I'll teach you a lesson about upbringing!" Chen Kun was so angry that he was a bit confused. Limping on one leg, he rushed forward again.
Slap!
Chen Qing slapped him on the nose.
The nose was fragile and connected to the tear ducts. Chen Kun's tears gushed out.
Afraid that others would see, he quickly covered his face and crouched down.
Chen Qing held his hands with both hands and slowly pulled them apart.
The messy look of his face smeared with tears and snot was immediately exposed to everyone.
"Don't cry! How boring is that?"
Chen Qing comforted him, "Alright, alright, I won't hit you anymore, okay?"
It was like a parent coaxing a child.
"You... you..." Chen Kun wiped his face hard with his sleeve and pointed at Chen Qing, grinding his teeth.
Chen Qing raised his hand, pretending to hit him again.
Chen Kun subconsciously backed away quickly.
"Look! You can't beat me in a fight, and you're as cowardly as a dog. What are you yelling for?"
Chen Qing cursed.
He waved his hand and turned around, ignoring him.
Liu Xi and Monkey both looked at all this in shock.
Chen Qing...
How had he changed?
That silent, timid, and always swallowing everything 少年 (teenager)...
How had he suddenly become like this?
Arrogant, unrestrained, as if wrapped in the wind, making a fluttering sound.
"Are you okay?" Monkey looked at Chen Qing in surprise and asked carefully.
Chen Qing was silent.
Okay?
How could that be possible.
Behind every person with a drastic change in temperament, there were a bunch of sad stories.
But he wasn't the type who liked to pour out his heart, so he just shook his head: "Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe it."
"Chen Qing, Chen Kun, Yang Xingshui, Huang Sha..."
The staff member read out a long list of names.
"Please come onto the stage."
"Chen Qing!" Liu Xi immediately shouted, "They probably want to recruit you into the Ghost-Controlling Army. Don't rush to agree! Wait a few more days and see if the martial arts schools can offer better conditions."
Martial arts schools?
Chen Qing wouldn't consider them.
By the time he entered the martial arts schools, the Blood Moon would have already arrived.
Several people went onto the stage.
At this moment, Chen Kun really didn't want to stay with Chen Qing. He deliberately lagged a few steps behind and stayed far away.
Just as Liu Xi had said, Han Yuan wanted to recruit them into the Ghost-Controlling Army.
All the students were shaking their heads. Just as Liu Xi had said, they now regarded themselves as goods, waiting for the best offer.
Chen Qing was very determined: "I have only one condition."
"Oh?" Han Yuan looked over.
"I can choose any cultivation method in the Ghost-Controlling Army."
That was a must!
Cultivation methods?
Weren't these things meant for people to learn?
"Boss, hello!" Chen Qing punched his chest as a salute.
Han Yuan was surprised that Chen Qing knew the salute of the Ghost-Controlling Team, but he immediately returned the salute: "Welcome to the team!"
The people behind also stood up and saluted together: "Welcome to the team!"
Everyone looked at each other and smiled. Seeing that everyone was smiling, they laughed even louder!
This feeling was really wonderful.
It was like meeting old friends after traveling across thousands of mountains and rivers.