14: The poverty alleviation quota is good, but unfortunately it's not suitable for me!
"Dean, I think the poverty alleviation quota is indeed very good, but it's not suitable for me." Gu Chen's eyes were bright, making Dean of Discipline freeze for a moment.
This child.
It was hard to imagine he was a student of No. 13 Middle School.
Although she didn't want to say it, Dean of Discipline had only been here for three years and already felt a sense of despair; that feeling of a bleak future was suffocating.
A Martial Artist society might be fair.
But that would definitely be in the future!
Not now.
Because right now, the Human Race was facing a massive threat, so the Xia State defaulted to keeping most resources in the upper layers, wanting to Cultivate a group of super Evolvers strong enough to withstand the pressure of alien races and wipe out the threat of exotic beasts.
For Gu Chen to stand out here.
It could only mean one thing.
Talent.
The Gu Chen before her possessed powerful talent. She had actually been paying attention to Gu Chen all along because he could have initially tested into the Imperial Capital Third Martial Artist High School. This meant he had very strong talent, but unfortunately, he couldn't afford the high tuition fees of the Third Martial Artist High School, so he came to No. 13 Middle School.
"Never mind. Anyway, you've already become a Martial Artist now. As a Martial Artist, you can go to a martial arts hall to do missions and kill some exotic beasts to earn a decent salary. Your life will be better. Once you get into a Martial Artist Gene Academy, your future will be limitless." A faint fragrance wafted from Dean of Discipline.
She looked at Gu Chen with a smile: "I will also tell the Principal; she will be very interested in you too."
Principal?
The Principal of No. 13 Middle School. Gu Chen had been at No. 13 Middle School for three years.
And he hadn't seen them even once.
This person seemed to never appear in No. 13 Middle School.
"Our Principal is actually just a figurehead at No. 13 Middle School. He is also the Principal of the Imperial Capital Third Martial Artist High School; he's a big shot."
No wonder.
No. 13 Middle School really was looked down upon.
It only had a figurehead Principal.
"Right, come here." Dean of Discipline beckoned Gu Chen, and a faint, fragrant breeze blew toward him, making his breath hitch. Dean of Discipline took out a box from under the desk.
"Our No. 13 Middle School has no educational resources; there's no helping it. I am also a Martial Artist who came through the Body Tempering Realm. This qi and blood potion is one I left unused back then and have kept here ever since." Dean of Discipline opened the small box, which contained a silver qi and blood potion, and then pushed it toward Gu Chen.
"Here, it's for you. Consider it my personal help to you."
Dean of Discipline said with a smile.
This made Gu Chen couldn't help but take another look at this Dean of Discipline. She was different from other Deans of Discipline. Others felt that students of No. 13 Middle School would always be low-level Martial Artists, but Dean of Discipline had actually always been trying hard to pull them up.
One could tell from Shen Mengxuan's poverty alleviation list this time.
"Dean..."
"Take it. I'll also sign you up for the Martial Artist College Entrance Examination. You kid, work hard for me and strive to get into a good Gene Academy!"
Seeing this, Gu Chen had no choice but to accept.
At the same time, he remembered Dean of Discipline's kindness in his heart.
"Dean, thanks. I'll work hard."
Watching Gu Chen's departing figure.
Dean of Discipline's heart raced inexplicably. She had a special feeling, a sense that the youth before her would make a name for himself in the Martial Artist College Entrance Examination.
"I'm probably overthinking it. In the Martial Artist College Entrance Examination, there are millions of people from all over the country, divided into four major exam zones: East, South, West, and North. There are too many stunning people. But he should be able to get a good score."
...After leaving No. 13 Middle School.
Gu Chen carried the qi and blood potion with him.
His heart felt slightly warm.
A qi and blood potion, according to Guo Yong, would cost someone of Gu Chen's class at least thirty thousand yuan to get, and even then, they'd owe someone a favor.
Yet Dean of Discipline had given it to Gu Chen directly.
"Although I don't strictly need it, it's a welcome addition. I must remember the Dean's kindness and repay her well in the future."
Gu Chen thought this way.
He found a deserted place and began to Cultivate.
This morning, Gu Chen had brought a thermal container when he left home, which contained the nutritional meal Uncle Guo had sent over.
He began training.
After finishing five sets of hematopoietic stimulation movement sets, Gu Chen was panting.
He ate the nutritional meal.
Then he consumed the qi and blood potion.
His qi and blood boiled and surged.
Gu Chen's blood vessels turned a bright silver color. He could feel the surging energy seeping in through his blood. However, Gu Chen's cells and muscles were like demons opening their abyssal mouths, frantically devouring that energy!
"My speed of absorbing the qi and blood potion is much faster."
"Is this the benefit of having powerful cells?"
As his qi and blood boiled, a look of excitement flashed in Gu Chen's eyes. He estimated that his qi and blood volume should have increased by 60 units.
Now he estimated it should be close to the 300-unit limit.
Boom.
Gu Chen suddenly clenched his fist and could feel the abundant power surging within his body.
Inside his body, the upper universe body factor slowly condensed.
After the devouring.
Gu Chen's qi and blood were unprecedentedly strong.
"It looks like I need to buy a Qi and Blood Detection Ring. Otherwise, relying on estimates every time is a bit too unprofessional."
Gu Chen arrived at the Xuan Ting Martial Arts Hall. Just as he walked in, he saw Jiang Hewei. Jiang Hewei had a look of joy today, likely because she had received a good reward for recommending Gu Chen.
"Brother Gu Chen!"
Jiang Hewei showed a bright smile.
"I got a nice bonus, all thanks to you." Jiang Hewei's usual Cultivate resources were very tight, but because of Gu Chen, Chief Instructor Instructor Chen Feiyang gave her a bonus, making Jiang Hewei feel like even the air was sweet today.
Gu Chen was happy for her upon hearing this, and then he stated his purpose.
"A Qi and Blood Detection Ring? Our martial arts hall does have them."
"1,199 yuan each."
Gu Chen bought one.
And just then.
A somewhat discordant voice suddenly rang out in the martial arts hall.
"Are you the Genius Martial Artist the Chief Instructor mentioned yesterday while chatting in the martial arts hall group?" This was a young man with a hint of pride in his eyes.
Jiang Hewei's pupils contracted, and she then whispered: "He's a Genius who just joined the Xuan Ting Martial Arts Hall, named Mu Siyu. His qi and blood volume has already reached 400 units, and he's a student of the Fourth Martial Artist High School."
Gu Chen looked over.
What does this mean?
Gu Chen hadn't provoked him. Just because the Chief Instructor of Xuan Ting Martial Arts Hall praised him a few times in the group, this person wanted to cause him trouble?
Cold sweat appeared on Jiang Hewei's forehead.
She was also in the group.
She knew what had happened last night.
This Mu Siyu hadn't come to the martial arts hall to Cultivate yesterday because he was being lazy, so he was harshly criticized by the Chief Instructor. The Chief Instructor must have been furious at the time and directly brought up Gu Chen, basically saying, 'What do you have to be proud of? I just saw a real Genius today,' and so on, which severely stung Mu Siyu's self-esteem.
"400 units of qi and blood, a decent opponent indeed."
Gu Chen's words.
Instantly made Jiang Hewei's pupils contract.
Gu Chen had only just become a Martial Artist!
To fight a Martial Artist with four hundred units of qi and blood.
Isn't that just seeking death?