Ch. 68 - Arrival at Lingtian Middle School
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The next day.
Lin Zhennan was already waiting outside the gates of Linjiang Middle School.
When Ling Qingxue arrived at the school gate, she saw almost the entire school there to see her off.
Some faces were new, some were familiar.
Some had been defeated by her, others had been humiliated by her, but now they all watched expectantly as she walked out, ready to face the other geniuses in the name of Linjiang.
"School Beauty Ling, when you go to Lingtian Middle School, slap them in the face just like you slapped us!"
"Those people from big cities are used to acting superior, always looking down on us small towns, but who says small towns don't have geniuses!"
"School Beauty Ling, see you in three months!"
Ling Qingxue smiled back at them, then boarded Lin Zhennan's Sky-Splitting Frost Eagle.
Zhao Xin's gaze grew even more determined as she watched the figure slowly disappear into the sky.
"Three months later, I will also walk out of here much stronger!"
The martial arts exam was the way for most people to defy fate; getting into a better martial arts university meant a higher potential for the future. Zhao Tianlan patted her head, a smile on his face.
"Don't worry, your dad may not be talented, but he's thick-skinned. I'll ask your grandfather; he's no ordinary man!"
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Lingtian Middle School.
Ranked second among martial arts high schools in Nanchuan Province, its annual funding from the education bureau far exceeded that of Linjiang Middle School.
In terms of secret places alone, Lingtian Middle School managed six low-level secret places and two mid-level ones!
Senior Year, Kunpeng Class.
Many students already knew about Ling Qingxue's upcoming arrival, their expressions showing some anger.
Murmurs filled the classroom.
"The final stage boils down to competition for resources, and now they're cramming someone in to enjoy top-notch training? This is definitely a case of nepotism!"
"I heard Director Lin from the Education Bureau personally sent her, and her surname is Ling... could she be Director Lin's illegitimate daughter..."
"Are you illiterate? These two surnames aren't even the same!"
A boy sitting in the front row had a cold, piercing gaze, his eyes holding an unreadable meaning.
"Chen Feng, don't you hate nepotism the most? Why don't you challenge her and kick her out of Lingtian Middle School?"
Chen Feng clenched his fist. "No one can take away what's mine. If she dares to steal my resources, I'll kick her out!"
He came from an ordinary background, with no connections whatsoever. His entry into Lingtian Middle School's Kunpeng Class was entirely due to talent and hard work.
While others took pills, he trained like crazy, fighting beasts and snatching food from their jaws.
With this "die-hard" mentality, he was already a Second Rank mid-stage martial artist, and in another half month, he would break through to the late stage, ranking among the top ten in the entire school.
The resources provided by Lingtian Middle School were his only hope of getting into a top ten martial arts university.
Ling Qingxue's arrival undoubtedly shook his foundation.
"How about we file a joint report? I really hate these kinds of people from small towns!" a student sitting in a corner suggested.
But no one else responded. They were simply afraid of being punished.
If Ling Qingxue really had a connection with Lin Zhennan, they might not even be able to go to school anymore.
"Idiot, what's the use of reporting her? Go challenge her, make sure she doesn't have time to cultivate, and she'll slink away in no time," Qin Hongyan said calmly.
The girl sitting next to him, Zhou Weiwei, looked at him with admiration.
"Cousin, you're so resourceful! No wonder you're number one in our school!"
Qin Hongyan smiled, a confident glint in his eyes.
"Gentlemen, I, Qin Hongyan, have no shortage of resources, but I also despise those who rely on connections and backdoors. Nearly half of you here depend on the school's resources; one more person will affect your future. Those who dare to challenge her with me, write your challenge!"
"That's right! If she really had the ability, fine, but if she didn't, why should she try to steal our resources? I'll go for it, you can do whatever you want!"
"Damn it, the challenge is already written! Let's go straight to the gate and block her! She won't take a single step into Lingtian Middle School!"
The entire class marched towards the gate of Lingtian Middle School.
They attracted students from other classes along the way, and the number grew larger and larger, like a demonstration.
......
At the gate of Lingtian Middle School.
Lin Zhennan landed on the ground, on the back of his Sky-Splitting Frost Eagle.
He gazed with anticipation at Lingtian Middle School, while a middle-aged man stood waiting nearby.
"Qingxue, let me introduce you. This is my nephew, Lin Yutang, the dean of students at Lingtian Middle School. You can contact him if you have any problems for the next three months, or you can contact me directly."
Ling Qingxue smiled at Lin Yutang.
"Hello, Teacher Lin."
Lin Yutang's smile was gentle, but his pupils suddenly contracted when he sensed the levels of Ling Qingxue and Wu Liang.
Another breakthrough!
Half a month ago, she was at the Second Rank early stage, but now she was already at the mid-stage, and her magical beast had unbelievably broken through to the Third Level early-stage!
Reaching the Third Level early-stage just three months before the final push? Was this really a small-town school feat?
Lin Yutang's hand trembled slightly, and it took him a while to recover.
"Welcome, Miss Ling, to Lingtian Middle School! Let me take you to your dormitory first, and I'll give you a detailed introduction to our school on the way."
Lin Zhennan showed a satisfied expression. "Yutang, I'm entrusting her to you. If anything goes wrong, I'll beat you to death!"
"Don't worry, Second Uncle, I'll take good care of Miss Ling."
Lin Yutang finally understood why Shen Congwu and his second uncle valued Ling Qingxue so much.
She was definitely a talent for the top-three martial arts universities. Even the students from Nanhua Middle School couldn't compete with her for this year's top scorer in Nanchuan Province!
So what if we use up resources if we can benefit from this?
It's all thanks to that old man, Shen Congwu, who had such a sharp eye!
Lin Zhennan rode away on his Sky-Splitting Frost Eagle. He felt much more at ease once they arrived at Lingtian Middle School.
Lin Yutang led Ling Qingxue inside, introducing the various facilities and benefits of Lingtian Middle School along the way.
"Miss Ling, it's best not to leave the school alone. There have been several cases of beastmen in Lingtian City recently, and several students have been killed. The governor is conducting a full investigation, but the situation is still unclear."
Ling Qingxue nodded slightly. "Okay. May I ask, Teacher Lin, does Lingtian Middle School have a Spirit Gathering Room?"
"Yes, and the principal has given you permission to use it at any time!"
Lin Yutang smiled and handed Ling Qingxue a card.
"This is the key to the Spirit Gathering Room at Lingtian Middle School. With this, you can enter the room, and this one is an unlimited-duration key."
The Spirit Gathering Room was a training room specifically for cultivation. It was surrounded by a large composite spirit formation, capable of gathering energy from the air for martial artists to absorb and refine.
Furthermore, cultivating martial arts techniques in a high-concentration Spirit Gathering Room could speed up skill development, making it an excellent place for cultivation.
While its effects were not as direct as those of pills, its advantage lay in its longevity; it could be used indefinitely.
Schools with the financial means built Spirit Gathering Rooms to help students cultivate, which was a key reason for the rapid leveling up of people in large cities.
Furthermore, the number of Spirit Gathering Rooms was limited.
If someone used one, others could not, which indirectly promoted competition among students, creating a positive cycle.