You're quite the explainer!
The chief examiner's mouth twitched as he voiced his question: What did you throw out back then?
Whatever could make a King-level ferocious beast abandon its pursuit must have been a personal emergency.
"It's a laxative, self-made," Chen Shu replied with a straight face. The explosive agent had been detonated inside the White Lion, and the officials had no idea about the situation.
Du Ming's recorded video only showed him throwing out two vials. The colors within were indistinguishable because the vials were filled with shining medicinal herbs.
"A self-made laxative?"
"Cough, cough."
Seeing the shocked expressions of the three, Chen Shu said proudly, "I'm not talented, but I have a slight knack for potion-making!"
"I can make potions for you all at a low price. Would you like some?"
The four of them exchanged strange glances. Before them were three Gold-level cultivators, the strongest individuals in the city. A senior high school student was actually so calm, even daring to tease them?
One chief examiner seemed to recall something and asked, "Are those two stones of yours for sale?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, immediately understanding what the other was referring to – the treasures he had obtained from the White Lion.
Seeing his slight hesitation, the other three, aside from Ye Qing, looked at him with anticipation. What kind of money could a student have seen? Perhaps he would sell them for a million or two.
Chen Shu cleared his throat and said, "Since the seniors are interested, I'll give you a good price!"
"One hundred billion!"
"???"
The three pairs of eyes widened, almost choking on their own saliva. "One hundred billion Huaxia coins?! You've got some nerve quoting such a price!"
"Alright! Let's stop here!" Ye Qing shook his head. If they continued talking, who knew what outlandish words Chen Shu would utter. His eyes twinkled with amusement. You three want to con the Southern Jiang Bandit? You must be dreaming!
Upon hearing this, Chen Shu immediately scurried away. One hundred billion was just a casual remark. Even if they had offered that much, he wouldn't have sold it. His mind contained knowledge of high school materials science, yet he still couldn't identify the White Lion's treasures, indicating they were no ordinary items.
"This kid..." The four of them sighed, feeling that times had changed and today's youth were too bold. "This kid is much fiercer than Fang Si." Ye Qing looked at Chen Shu, a slight smile involuntarily appearing at the corner of his mouth. At the same time, he made a decision: he would definitely ensure Chen Shu was admitted to Huaxia Academy!
"Old Ye, what do you say?" The other two chief examiners turned their gazes towards him, as if seeking his opinion. Although the three held the same rank, Ye Qing's seniority and reputation were beyond their comparison.
Ye Qing pondered for a moment and said, "I'll stay here. You two go check out the target locations!" The other two nodded and immediately mounted their contracted spirit beasts, heading into the depths of space. A King-level ferocious beast was something even a Gold-level beast tamer would covet. Only the three of them could be confident in their ability to kill it. The gap between them was a full two major realms, highlighting the terrifying nature of King-level ferocious beasts.
"It's unlikely we'll find it." Ye Qing shook his head. King-level ferocious beasts were rare finds. Moreover, they possessed an innate sensitivity to powerful beings and would undoubtedly avoid them beforehand, which was another difficulty in hunting them. The other two were merely going to try their luck; perhaps they could follow the faint traces to find the White Lion.
Ye Qing paid them no further mind, instead turning to oversee the concluding stages of the college entrance examination. Thousands of senior high school students arrived at the space passage and orderly departed from [Blazing Sun Hillocks].
"Finally, we're back." Chen Shu let out a long sigh. Although he had only been here for less than ten days, it had been incredibly stimulating. "Now, Huaxia Academy is basically secured, right?" Chen Shu stroked his chin, his mind already set on the previous option. The divine skill [Clone] made his heart itch. Escaping from a King-level ferocious beast would definitely earn them bonus points. Especially Xu Xingxing's mutated lightning bird, which had performed even more outstandingly than Chen Shu.
"Everyone return to the hotel to rest!" The special training class of Nanjiang Second High School gathered in Xiaoyang Town, most of them with joyful expressions. Clearly, everyone had performed to their expected level. The group dispersed, as it was getting late and everyone was tired.
"You three, come here!" Shen Wushuang spoke directly. Although he didn't name anyone, everyone's eyes turned towards Chen Shu and the others. The four walked towards a deserted street, talking as they went. Now that the college entrance examination students had returned to their hotels to rest, and with Xiaoyang Town under strict guard, there was naturally no one to celebrate.
Shen Wushuang asked, "Is there a reasonable explanation?" Xu Xingxing and Xie Sunan's gazes simultaneously fell upon Chen Shu.
"To secure a high score!" Chen Shu said with a serious expression. "My potential rating was too low, and to ensure no mistakes, I had to be unexpected!" Chen Shu's eyes showed fear as he said, "I was terrified at the time and trembling constantly. That was a King-level ferocious beast!" He continued, "But could I back down? I bore the hopes of the entire school!"
"Stop! Stop right there!" Shen Wushuang made a pause gesture. "You really can spin a tale, can't you? You were scared? Trembling? You were too excited, weren't you?" he taunted. "Stop rambling! My head aches!" Shen Wushuang turned and asked, "Are you confident about getting admitted?"
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should be able to get in," Chen Shu replied. His only potential deduction point now was his potential rating. Other subjects would likely not incur significant point deductions.
"Go back and rest." Shen Wushuang nodded, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. The three immediately trotted back to the hotel. "Nanjiang Second High has produced another student for Huaxia Academy?" Shen Wushuang stroked his chin, as if a thought had struck him, and he sighed. "If only Chen Shu and Fang Si were a bit more normal." Chen Shu and the other two were exhausted and immediately fell into a deep sleep upon returning to the hotel.
The next day at noon, the three woke up leisurely, their fatigue gone. "So comfortable~" Chen Shu stretched, and then left the hotel with the other two.
"Gather at the original location at one in the afternoon! I'll take you back to school." Shen Wushuang happened to encounter the three as they were leaving. The trio nodded, had a perfunctory lunch, and then proceeded to the meeting point. By then, the special training class members had already boarded the dedicated bus, with no one absent. In fact, the college entrance examination rarely resulted in fatalities. The state had mobilized so many powerful individuals to ensure everything went smoothly.
Chen Shu boarded the bus and saw that everyone in the class had their heads bowed, not even daring to look at him directly. Chen Shu was now Black Iron level, and dealing with them was like playing a game. "Don't see me, don't see me," Tang Lie muttered to himself, lowering his head, as if praying. However, the mysterious law of Murphy's Law was at play again.