19: First place in monthly exam

There were a total of two students.

They were Zhou Qi and Lin Shu.

Pei Yuanfang first opened Zhou Qi's monthly exam results.

Name: Snow Spirit

Length: 38.18 cm

Weight: 6.08 kg

Level: 7.7

Skills: Elementary — Ice Spikes, Freezing Strike, Ice Power (Passive)

[Total Score: 532.65]

This was a Beast from the school's Beast-rearing House.

He had some impression of it, after all, he had found them himself.

“Not bad,” was Pei Yuanfang's first thought upon seeing this data.

But it still lacked a certain something.

These Talent users all received material support from the school.

Achieving such results was not surprising.

It was still far from his expectations.

He hoped the next one would bring him some surprise.

Soon, the data for the Shadow Mantis appeared again.

Name: Shadow Mantis

Length: 90.28 cm

Weight: 12.8 kg

Level: 10.0

Skills: Elementary — Assault, Fast Movement, Heavy Strike, Sharp Blade (Passive)

Intermediate — Dual Shadow Kill

[Total Score: 1068.53]

A moment of silence, then bursts of hearty and joyful laughter erupted.

“Hahaha.”

“Hahaha.”

A total score of 1068.53, directly breaking a thousand.

Such a score was terrifying.

At a time when the average level in the school was only 5.3, someone had already cultivated their Beast to Level 10.

How exaggerated was this data, far exceeding that of other classmates.

And these four skills, while not as exaggerated as Level 10.

Were still very good.

The overall growth rate also astonished him.

He naturally knew about the Shadow Mantis.

How could this little guy, born just over a month ago, be comparable in size to an adult one in his memory?

Could it be that this Shadow Mantis's physical Talent also far surpassed ordinary ones?

“Teacher Lan, use the data I sent you to compare with the data from the same period.”

“Then tell me, quickly!”

His voice was slow, but exceptionally firm.

Teacher Lan, sitting nearby, immediately responded.

“Understood, Principal.”

She then began to search and compare on the computer.

Soon, the data comparison appeared.

“After data query, the body length is 35.8% more than the same period.”

“The weight is 28.6%, and all data exceeds about 30%.”

Teacher Lan's words completely confirmed this idea.

His physical Talent was equally astonishing.

One must know that mantises are a fast-developing species, but one as fast as this mantis.

Was still too rare.

“Very good, very good!”

Pei Yuanfang tapped on the desk, seemingly contemplating something.

Lin Shu also possessed Beastmaster Talent, although its specific effects had not yet been revealed.

But based on the Shadow Mantis's growth rate.

There was a high probability that it was a support type.

In terms of effect, it was specifically used to increase the Beast's growth rate.

If so, such a Talent was truly excellent.

It seemed Canglan No. 2 High School had indeed produced a prodigy.

He felt he should do something.

He began to review Lin Shu's student file.

After reading it, his thoughts on the matter grew even more.

His family situation could not be described as good; only 'a complete mess' would suffice.

His parents were both deceased, and he was an only child.

Under such conditions, he could achieve such results.

It was truly admirable, and he must have put in efforts that ordinary people had not noticed.

Since he could achieve this with limited resources, wouldn't it be even more exaggerated if more resources were poured in?

He made a decision in his heart.

“Let's wait a bit and see if there are any other promising Talents later.”

Not long after, all the monthly exam data was released.

Although a few more students scored above 500, compared to Lin Shu.

It was still not enough to look at.

The results of the other four Talent students could only be considered mediocre.

Far from the impact brought by Lin Shu.

Since this was the case, Pei Yuanfang was not an indecisive person.

He said resolutely.

“Double the reward for the first place in this monthly exam!”

“And tell Little Zhao, this matter should not be spread.”

The monthly exam was already over, and the first place was already obvious.

He seemed to have thought of something and began to add.

“Hmm, also tell Little Zhao.”

“Ask student Lin Shu to come to my office next Wednesday afternoon.”

“Understood, Principal.”

“I will notify Teacher Zhao Sheng now!”

Saying that, he took out his phone and started contacting him.

Pei Yuanfang nodded, his gaze directed out the window.

Outside the window was the sports field.

He could see many students leaving in a hurry.

Watching the scene before him, Pei Yuanfang had many thoughts.

Although he was the principal of a school.

The pressure was also immense.

Years of declining rankings forced him to take it seriously.

Before him seemed to be an opportunity to break the deadlock.

He hoped this was truly an opportunity...

Teacher Lan's notification was quick, and Zhao Sheng received the message immediately.

Zhao Sheng thought for a moment and called Lin Shu under a large tree.

At this time, the students of Class 5 were preparing to return to the classroom, and when they saw Lin Shu being called aside by the teacher.

They immediately started chattering, discussing what had happened.

They arrived by the big tree, where there were few people, and it was very quiet.

“Teacher, is something wrong?”

Although it was a question.

Lin Shu still guessed some things.

The matter that would make the teacher call him over.

Currently, besides the monthly exam, there seemed to be nothing else.

“It's like this, your monthly exam results are out.”

“You are first place, truly amazing, you've brought honor to our class.”

“And the Principal personally announced that the first place reward will be doubled.”

“But this matter should not be spread around; it's better to keep a low profile.”

Clearly, Lin Shu's Talent had entered the school's radar.

Zhao Sheng was also very happy to have taught a student like Lin Shu.

It was something that could be praised throughout his professional career.

As for spreading the news, he was even more at ease; Lin Shu would not let such a situation happen.

Lin Shu was slightly stunned, then also very happy.

After all, who wouldn't be happy to receive double the reward out of nowhere?

“Don't worry, Teacher, I won't spread it around.”

Zhao Sheng smiled and nodded.

“Also, the Principal also said he wants to meet you.”

“You should go next Wednesday afternoon.”

“Okay, I understand, Teacher.”

Although he had some questions, he thought it wouldn't be a bad thing.

Just go; there's no need to think so much.

The matter was finished, and the two did not linger.

They returned directly to the teaching building.

Five minutes later, Lin Shu returned to the classroom.

In the classroom, everyone was discussing their rankings and scores.

“I estimate I only got a little over a hundred points, ranking around two hundred.”

“That's great, I estimate only four hundredth place; I'll definitely get a lecture when I go back...”

“I feel pretty good; top hundred should be stable!”

The polarization was very severe.

Those who scored well were chatting and laughing, always smiling.

Those who scored poorly were dejected and dispirited.

As Lin Shu walked into the classroom.

Everyone's gaze also gathered on him.

Everyone was very curious.

What did the teacher want with Lin Shu?

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