72: Chapter 72 Departure

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

The day to depart for Modu Martial Arts University had finally arrived.

Outside the gates of Jiangbei Base City, several massive floating airships were docked in the plaza.

These had been specially dispatched by the Martial Arts Alliance and the Education Bureau to escort the new students, with each airship guarded by a Martial Marquis-level powerhouse.

The Blood Demon incident during the Martial Exam had only just passed, so the higher-ups were placing extra emphasis on the safety of the new students' enrollment.

The journey from Jiangbei to Modu was long, passing through several wilderness areas infested with exotic beasts; if the Blood Demon Alliance were to set an ambush along the way, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Han Ming shouldered his pack and said his goodbyes to Han Tianxiong and the others.

Jiang Xuerou's eyes were slightly red as she held Han Ming's hand, unwilling to let go: "Xiao Ming, you must eat well when you get to Modu. Don't just focus on Cultivating..."

"Mother, don't worry, I will take good care of myself." Han Ming comforted her with a smile.

Han Tianxiong patted Han Ming on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Kid, remember your grandfather's words. Modu is not like Jiangbei; it is full of hidden talents, so keep a low profile. But if someone really bullies you, don't be a coward. A man of the Han Family does not look for trouble, but he does not fear it either."

"Don't worry, Grandfather, I will remember that." Han Ming nodded seriously.

Han Tianxiong looked at Han Ming, a flash of hesitation in his eyes. He wanted to say something more, but in the end, he held back.

Han Ming did not notice his expression.

Just then, a figure walked over quickly.

Su Wanning.

She was wearing a moon-white dress today, her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her beautiful face wore a look of hesitation and nervousness.

"Han... Han Ming."

Han Ming turned around and was slightly stunned to see it was Su Wanning.

To be honest, since his Transmigration, he hadn't had much interaction with Su Wanning.

Apart from the time he saved her from Zhao Jinbao, the two of them had barely spoken.

The original owner had crazily pursued Su Wanning, but that was the original owner's business. What did that have to do with him, Han Ming?

"Young Miss Su, is something the matter?" Han Ming asked politely.

Su Wanning looked at Han Ming's handsome face, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Over the past month, she had often picked up her phone to look back at the messages Han Ming used to send her.

"Wanning, are you free today? Let's eat together."

"Wanning, the weather is getting colder, remember to wear more clothes."

"Wanning, I've had another Breakthrough in my Cultivation today, and I wanted to be the first to tell you."

At that time, Han Ming was like a tireless bee, buzzing around her endlessly.

And her? She was indifferent, occasionally replying with just an "Mm" or "Got it," and even then, with an impatient tone.

But at some point, those messages stopped.

One day, two days, a week, a month...

The chat history stopped two months ago.

She thought Han Ming would be like before, happily sending messages over again after a few days. But no. Not a single one.

Only then did Su Wanning realize that she had actually started to miss those days of being pestered.

"I... I came to say goodbye to you." Su Wanning bit her lip, her voice low. "Modu Martial Arts University... is very impressive. Congratulations."

Han Ming smiled politely: "Thank you, Young Miss Su. You do your best too; Jiangzhou Martial Arts University is also quite good."

"Mm..."

Su Wanning opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something more, but found she didn't know what to say.

She wanted to ask Han Ming why he didn't send her messages anymore. She wanted to ask Han Ming if he really didn't like her anymore. She wanted to ask Han Ming what he was thinking when he saved her in the alley that day.

But she couldn't ask.

Because the Han Ming who used to chase after her was someone she had pushed away with her own hands.

"Take care." Su Wanning finally only spat out these two words, her eyes slightly reddening.

Han Ming nodded and turned to walk towards Teacher Xue Muhan's aircraft.

Su Wanning stood where she was, watching that back gradually fade into the distance, a nameless bitterness welling up in her heart.

She took out her phone, opened the chat box that had been silent for two months, hesitated for a long time, and finally sent a message: "Have a safe journey."

After sending it, she stared at the screen for a long time.

There was no reply.

...

"Is everyone here?"

Teacher Xue Muhan's cold voice rang out. She was standing next to a silver-white streamlined aircraft. This aircraft was much smaller than the surrounding floating airships, but its design was more exquisite, and a faint spiritual light flowed across its surface.

This was a product of the combination of modern technology and high-level Artifact Refining, Teacher Xue Muhan's private vehicle. It could withstand attacks from a Martial King-level powerhouse and had a maximum speed of 5,000 kilometers per hour.

Lin Fan, Li Xuewei, and Gong Shuting were already waiting nearby.

Seeing Han Ming approaching, Li Xuewei's eyes lit up, and she waved at him: "Han Ming! Over here!"

Lin Fan also nodded at Han Ming.

"I'm here." Han Ming walked over with a smile.

"Get on."

Teacher Xue Muhan boarded the aircraft first. The four of them followed closely behind.

The interior space of the aircraft was not small, decorated simply but with style.

Except for Gong Shuting, none of them had ever ridden in an aircraft, so they all looked around curiously.

Although Lin Fan still had a cold expression, his eyes betrayed him, his gaze sweeping back and forth over the Spirit Pattern Formations inside the aircraft.

Although he was a Rebirth, he had only been a Martial Master in his previous life; where would he have had the opportunity to ride such an aircraft?

Li Xuewei couldn't help but reach out and touch things here and there, looking just like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

Han Ming was much calmer. After all, as a Transmigration, what kind of airplanes or high-speed trains hadn't he ridden? However, this product combining technology and Artifact Refining truly opened his eyes.

"Sit down, everyone."

Teacher Xue Muhan sat in the pilot's seat and tapped a few times on the control panel. The aircraft vibrated slightly and slowly lifted off.

Outside the window, Jiangbei Base City became smaller and smaller; houses turned into matchboxes, crowds turned into ants, and finally, the entire city became a grey square on the ground.

Li Xuewei leaned against the porthole, looking at the gradually shrinking Jiangbei Base City outside, her eyes full of reluctance: "Master, when can we come back?"

"You can come back during the holidays." Teacher Xue Muhan said calmly. "Modu Martial Arts University has two long holidays every year, one month each. If you get homesick, you can come back and visit then."

"However, the journey is long, and outside the base cities, exotic beasts are rampant. Given your strength, it is best to stay in school and Cultivate with peace of mind."

Li Xuewei nodded, took one last look out the window, and then reluctantly returned to her seat.

Teacher Xue Muhan set the autopilot, turned around to look at the four of them, and her cold voice rang out:

"It will take about half a day to get from here to Modu Martial Arts University. Take this opportunity, and I will introduce the situation at Modu Martial Arts University to you."

Hearing this, they immediately sat up straight.

"Modu Martial Arts University, full name Modu Base City Martial Arts University, is the number one Martial Arts institution in the East China region, and it ranks in the top three across the entire Great Xia Alliance."

Teacher Xue Muhan's gaze swept over them as she continued: "Since its founding three hundred years ago, it has cultivated countless powerhouses. The current principal is a Martial God-level powerhouse, and there are three vice principals, all of whom are Peak Martial Saint. The instructors for each department are at least Martial King-level."

Li Xuewei gasped: "At least Martial King-level instructors?"

Lin Fan and Gong Shuting also showed expressions of shock.

There are no more than ten Martial King-level powerhouses in Jiangbei City, and each one is a big shot they look up to.

In Modu Martial Arts University, they are actually just the lowest-level instructors?

"Your freshman class has enrolled a total of 3,000 students. It is said that there are three with SSS-Rank Talent, twenty-eight with SS-Rank Talent, and over two hundred with S-grade Talent. The rest are at least A-Grade Talent."

Teacher Xue Muhan took in their expressions and continued.

"What? There are so many with SS-Rank Talent? And 3 SSS-Rank Geniuses?"

Li Xuewei opened her mouth in shock.

Lin Fan and Gong Shuting were no better off.

Those are SSS-Rank Geniuses! In Jiangbei Base City, apart from Li Xuewei and Han Ming this year, the highest-level Genius that had appeared was only S-grade Talent.

However, Han Ming's eyes were lighting up; the more Geniuses there were, the more he liked it.

Aren't these his best potential laborers?

"Modu Martial Arts University recruits from the entire Great Xia Alliance. You think Jiangbei is big, but on the map of the entire Great Xia Alliance, Jiangbei is just a small dot."

Teacher Xue Muhan glanced at her, "So, after arriving in Modu, put away your Genius mentality. You are not special there."

"Additionally, the allocation of Cultivation resources at Modu Martial Arts University relies on points. Accommodation, meals, Medicinal Pill, Cultivation Technique, Martial Skill, Cultivation rooms, Secret Realm, and even the guidance time of instructors all need to be exchanged with points."

"Then how do we earn points?" Li Xuewei asked curiously.

"After enrollment, everyone will have 100 basic points. After that, it will depend on yourselves."

Teacher Xue Muhan paused and continued:

"There are many ways to earn points. The most common is the monthly grade ranking competition; the higher your ranking, the more points you are rewarded. The top ten students in the grade can get tens of thousands of points every month."

"Secondly, there is the Trial Tower challenge. The Trial Tower has ninety-nine levels, starting from the Martial Master level and going up to Peak Martial Emperor. Every time you clear a level, you get corresponding point rewards. The higher the level, the more generous the rewards."

She glanced at them and said calmly: "Currently, the highest Trial Tower record held by a student is eighty-nine levels. The holder is a fourth-year senior at the Peak Martial King level."

Eighty-nine levels.

They all secretly noted this number.

"Additionally, hunting exotic beasts or Blood Demon Alliance members can also earn you points. Depending on the strength of the target hunted, the points differ."

"You can learn the specifics once you enter the academy."

"The last method is challenge duels between students." Her tone became a bit more serious. "The school has a dedicated challenge arena, with instructors acting as referees. Both parties agree on the points for the duel, and the winner gets all the points wagered by the loser."

"However, the winner needs to give 10% of the won points to the referee instructor as a referee fee. Additionally, any private fighting will result in a deduction of points, and serious cases will lead to direct expulsion."

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Fan's eyes. Challenge duels? This was the fastest way to get points.