14: Too good, reward Lingshi?

After identity verification, Mo Fan followed the familiar path and soon arrived at the assessment plaza.

It was only five minutes to eight o'clock, and almost everyone had arrived.

The crowd gathered below the combat assessment arena, conversing in twos and threes.

Mo Fan quietly walked over, stood in an inconspicuous spot, lowered his head, and pretended to be socially anxious.

However, soon, gazes began to converge on him.

Then, he vaguely heard some whispers.

"Look, look, he seems to be one of the top five in the assessment too!"

"Yes, that's right, his name is Mo Fan, and he's one of the four geniuses who completely comprehended the Test Fist Technique!"

"Damn it! This guy is especially brutal! He punched me so hard in the combat assessment that I vomited three catties of blood!"

Everyone: "..."

"I'm so envious, I heard that the top five in the assessment will be assigned to very good positions, and their Cultivation resources and salary will be much higher than ours..."

"Indeed, I'm envious. These Geniuses will be treated differently, truly considered Disciples of Yuxu Academy, while we can only be considered laborers..."

"Who says otherwise? Maybe in a few years, these people will become Outer Sect Disciples, or even Inner Sect Disciples, while most of us will probably still be doing menial tasks."

"Holy crap! So sour! I'm turning into a lemon!"

"Damn, I'm sour too! I thought I wasn't much different from him, except for not being as handsome, so why is my Comprehension Ability so much worse?"

"When can I be as outstanding as a big shot?"

Everyone looked at Mo Fan with envy.

Mo Fan's scalp tingled with embarrassment, and he really wanted to shout at them: "Don't envy me, I'm just an ordinary cheat!"

Just then, a faint fragrance wafted into his nose.

Then, a familiar voice sounded from behind him.

"Mo Fan, long time no see."

Mo Fan turned his face and immediately saw Lin Yiyi, dressed in white training clothes, with a beautiful face and alluring curves.

"L-long time no see!" Mo Fan's expression was awkward.

Long time no see my ass!

It's only been one day!

Lin Yiyi didn't waste words and went straight to the point: "Mo Fan, what position do you think is good to choose?"

Hearing this, Mo Fan was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Aren't positions assigned by the academy? We can choose ourselves?"

Lin Yiyi shook her head and explained: "Others can indeed only wait for the academy to assign them, but a few of us still have some choice."

"There's such a thing?" Mo Fan was surprised; he hadn't heard of this.

"Of course, we are the five most outstanding Utility Disciples in this batch, so our treatment is naturally different from ordinary Utility Disciples."

"So that's how it is—" Mo Fan nodded thoughtfully.

Indeed, as long as you perform a little better, you can obtain more resources.

If you constantly hide yourself, always pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger, then in the end, you might not only fail to eat the tiger but actually become a pig.

However, being too prominent isn't a good thing either.

After all, this world is too dangerous; a tree that stands out in the forest will surely be destroyed by the wind.

Many Geniuses perish before they even rise.

Therefore, one must grasp the balance point.

Neither appearing mediocre nor too conspicuous.

Only then can one happily live to the grand finale.

While Mo Fan was pondering, Lin Yiyi continued.

"It is said that this time we have the opportunity to become high-end Utility Disciples, coming into contact with things that only Outer Sect Disciples can access."

"High-end... Utility?" Mo Fan was a little confused.

"Things like Alchemy, Artifact Refining, talisman crafting, and Magic Arrays.

"If we go to these departments as Utility Disciples, while enjoying Cultivation resource subsidies and salaries, we can also learn relevant knowledge. It's a very rare opportunity!"

Lin Yiyi looked a bit excited, her face full of anticipation, and she asked Mo Fan again.

"Which position do you want to go to? Alchemy, Artifact Refining, talisman crafting, or Magic Arrays?"

Mo Fan didn't think much and directly said: "Of course, it's Alchemy. I heard Alchemists are the most popular, earning so many Spirit Stones that their hands cramp!"

Hearing this, Lin Yiyi chuckled and extended her fair, slender hand: "Great minds think alike, come, shake hands!"

Hearing this, the smile on Mo Fan's face immediately froze.

Great minds think alike... my ass!

No, no, I can't choose the same position as this woman!

This woman has big problems; staying in the same place as her might cause me to be implicated!

Although Alchemists are the most popular!

But Artifact Refiners aren't bad either!

It's decided then, I'll choose Artifact Refining, I'd rather die than choose Alchemy!

Mo Fan took a deep breath and immediately made his decision.

On this side, seeing Mo Fan's expression was a bit off, Lin Yiyi was immediately confused: "What's wrong?"

"N-nothing! You're right! Alchemy has boundless prospects! We'll choose Alchemy!"

Saying that, Mo Fan also extended his palm and slapped Lin Yiyi's hand.

Lin Yiyi: "???"

Feeling the stinging pain in her palm, Lin Yiyi's face turned green.

Are you crazy?!

Who wants to high-five you!

Shake hands, you idiot!

"Oh, the guy who presided over the assessment that day is here!" Mo Fan was sharp-eyed and saw the Burly Man in the distance.

"It really is..." Lin Yiyi nodded, saying no more.

"Remember to definitely choose Alchemy, as Geniuses, if we choose, we choose the best!" Mo Fan urged.

"Of course!" Lin Yiyi nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, the Burly Man had already walked over.

He swept his gaze over the crowd and then said loudly: "Mo Fan, Lin Yiyi, He Wuyi, Zhang Qiang, and Xu Jing, follow me. Everyone else, stand by. Someone will come to arrange your positions and allocate your residences shortly."

After speaking, he turned and left, waving his hand, signaling Mo Fan and the others to follow.

Mo Fan composed himself, walked out of the crowd, and stepped forward to follow the Burly Man.

The other four also stepped out one after another, following behind the Burly Man.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but sigh.

"Alas, I'm so envious, their lives are about to change..."

"It's too hard, the martial Dao is too hard, when will I make a name for myself?"

"Keep it up, you can do it. When the dog finishes the flour, the chicken finishes the rice, and the fire breaks the iron chain, you'll make a name for yourself!"

"Go to hell!"

...About ten minutes later, the five of them, Mo Fan, followed the Burly Man to the Menial Service Yard Management Office.

In an antique office, the Burly Man drank tea while looking at the five and said.

"First, let me introduce myself. My surname is Shi, my given name is Biao, courtesy name Sanhu. I am the Menial Service Yard Steward, currently at the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation. You can come to me if you have any issues in the future."

Hearing this, Mo Fan focused his mind and cast an Appraisal Technique towards the Burly Man.

"Shi Biao, 31 years old, Outer Sect Steward, Foundation Establishment Second Level."

The appraisal information was unremarkable and largely consistent with the introduction.

He just didn't know what relationship this guy had with Stone Second Tiger.

Could he be Stone Second Tiger's younger brother?

Shi Biao continued: "From today onwards, the five of you are official Disciples of Yuxu Academy. Now I will arrange your specific Utility positions.

"This year you are quite lucky; there are vacant positions in the Alchemy Department, Artifact Refining Department, Talisman Crafting Department, and Magic Array Department.

"You will fill these positions directly, able to learn many things by following Seniors, which may be useful in the future, and you might even successfully enter that Domain to continue deep Cultivation, with great potential for the future.

"Of course, before that, take these first."

Saying that, Shi Biao took out five jade bottles from his bosom and handed them to the five people respectively.

Then, he pulled out five black bank cards and handed them to the five people respectively.

"The Spirit Stones are this month's Cultivation subsidy, and the bank cards are your salary cards. This month's salary, a total of 20,000 yuan, has already been deposited into them."

Hearing this, several people were stunned, not understanding.

They hadn't even started their jobs, and they were already getting paid?

Seeing their confusion, Shi Biao explained: "This is the style of Yuxu Academy: get paid first, then work. No need to be surprised.

"By the way, remember to collect your Spirit Stones from the Menial Service Management Office on the first of every month. As for your salary, you don't need to worry; it will be directly deposited into your card. Come find me anytime if you encounter any problems."

Meanwhile, Mo Fan gazed intently at the jade bottle through its transparent wall, seeing three crystal-clear Spirit Stones quietly lying inside. He was stunned and a little surprised.

Didn't they say there was only one Spirit Stone subsidy per month?

Why were there three?

Did they give him the wrong amount?

What was going on?

Just as Mo Fan was puzzled, Zhang Qiang's somewhat exaggerated voice rang out from beside him.

"Holy crap! What's going on? Why are there two Spirit Stones in my bottle?!

"Ah, no! The other one is only half!

"Is that half Spirit Stone a reward for my being too outstanding?"

Shi Biao: "?"