101: Exchange meeting

In Mu Wanying's office.

After Wang Chen finished reading the invitation, a glint flashed in his eyes.

The information on the invitation was simple: several universities that had a relatively “good” relationship with Blazing Dragon University invited the freshmen of Blazing Dragon University to participate in an exchange meeting, which would take place in Qingqiu City.

Of course, this was not important.

What was important was that this exchange meeting would be held in a Secret Realm in Qingqiu City that was about to open.

And this Secret Realm just happened to contain something Wang Chen needed: fox heart grass!

“I presume you’ve guessed,” Mu Wanying said with a smile, looking at the delighted Wang Chen.

“The reason I called you here, besides the fact that this Secret Realm will produce Materials related to the Nine-tailed Fox’s advancement, is also to have you teach the freshmen from the other universities attending the exchange meeting a good lesson.”

“Mm!”

Hearing this, Wang Chen nodded.

His mentor’s assist came at just the right time; fox heart grass was exactly what he urgently needed.

However, the National Freshman Competition was less than a month away. Why hold an exchange meeting now?

“Mentor, is there some other reason for this exchange meeting?”

After thinking for a moment, Wang Chen directly asked his question.

Mu Wanying explained, “This is probably a tradition every year after freshmen enroll. It’s to test the strength of freshmen from other universities before the National Freshman Competition begins.”

“It’s not just our few schools; other schools will also find places to hold such exchange meetings.”

“However…”

As she spoke, Mu Wanying paused, sweeping a strange glance over Wang Chen.

“Originally, in previous years, these exchange meetings would usually send freshmen ranked outside the top ten to participate.”

“But since you happen to have this need, the Dean directly ordered you to go alone.”

After hearing Mu Wanying’s words, Wang Chen nodded, understanding.

As the number one freshman, he was Blazing Dragon University’s trump card. Such a small exchange meeting should not require his personal attendance; those who had been defeated by him could handle it.

However, his Nine-tailed Celestial Fox was at a critical juncture, about to enter its next growth cycle, and lacked the corresponding advancement Materials.

So, this task fell directly to him.

Wang Chen thought for a moment and asked Mu Wanying, “Mentor, should I go easy during the exchange meeting? Hide some of my strength?”

Hearing this, Mu Wanying directly shook her head.

“It doesn’t matter. Just act according to the situation when the time comes. Just remember one thing: don’t tarnish the reputation of my Blazing Dragon University.”

“Anyway…”

“The exchange students sent by these universities probably won’t have anyone who can fight against you.”

As she spoke, she looked at Wang Chen with a somewhat complex expression.

This student, whom she had recruited from a small city, displayed overwhelming talent compared to his peers upon entering the school. Afterwards, he became unstoppable, continuously setting seven new clear records in the Secret Realm Dungeon Hall.

Even the second-year students who had been studying at Blazing Dragon University for a year, few of them could compare to Wang Chen now.

This terrifying growth rate, even for Mu Wanying, a 5th Rank expert who was once praised as a Genius, couldn’t help but feel deeply shaken.

When she was in university, compared to Wang Chen now, she was simply unremarkable.

Hearing Mu Wanying’s words, Wang Chen understood, then said somewhat impatiently:

“Alright, Mentor, if there’s nothing else you need to tell me, then I’ll go back and pack up, and head directly to Qingqiu City tomorrow.”

“Go!” Mu Wanying nodded.

After leaving the office.

Wang Chen accompanied Situ Yu for a stroll around the school, and then they each returned to their dorms.

The next day.

As soon as the sun rose, he took the two little ones and stepped onto the teleportation array heading to Qingqiu City… Qingqiu City.

Located in the northwest region of Dragon Country, compared to Dongling City, Qingqiu City was an out-and-out first-tier city. Not only did it cover a larger area and have a larger resident population, but it also possessed resources that Dongling City simply did not have.

Wild Secret Realms!

A wild Secret Realm refers to an unsolidified Secret Realm dungeon, similar to the blessed lands mentioned in books, which produces many precious magical Materials.

Qingqiu City’s wild Secret Realm, named “Black Fox Village,” is a large-scale Secret Realm rated as Silver-grade. It opens once a year and lasts for three days.

During these three days, any Awakener below Rank 3 can enter to hunt wild monsters and search for resources.

Because of the existence of this wild Secret Realm, Qingqiu City’s tourism industry is extremely developed.

Especially during the period when the Secret Realm dungeon opens, a large number of Awakeners gather, greatly boosting Qingqiu City’s development.

Wang Chen walked out of the teleportation hall and saw this bustling scene.

A large number of Awakeners came and went on the streets, many calling out to friends and striding towards the city gates, hoping to make a fortune in the wild Secret Realm.

Following the crowd towards the city gates, Wang Chen listened to the conversations of others and gained a better understanding of the “Black Fox Village” Secret Realm.

The monsters in the Secret Realm were mainly fox-tribe wild monsters, mostly skilled in mental control abilities. The big boss was the Black Fox Leader, who had reached Rank 80.

The Materials produced in the Secret Realm were also mainly magic Materials related to the mental system.

As for the fox heart grass that Wang Chen was concerned about, it grew in the Black Fox Leader’s lair.

However, although fox heart grass had the reputation of an S-grade Material, its actual value was not even comparable to D-grade magic Materials for Blue Star Awakeners.

“This means I don’t have to worry about someone competing with me for the fox heart grass.”

Noticing this situation, Wang Chen smiled inwardly.

Soon.

He followed the crowd to outside the city.

At this moment, the area around the Secret Realm entrance was already packed with people, a large number of Awakeners crowding the vast area.

Roughly looking, there were at least a thousand Awakeners present, making it as noisy as a market.

However, outside the Secret Realm entrance, there was an area that seemed somewhat out of place with its surroundings.

Gathered here was a group of young people with arrogant expressions. Their equipment was extremely exquisite, causing the surrounding Professionals’ gazes to linger, their eyes filled with envy.

These people were the freshmen from the universities participating in the exchange meeting.

After arriving outside the city, Wang Chen spotted them at a glance.

There was no other way; these showy guys had directly activated the special effects of their equipment, their dazzling silver glow standing out immensely among the mottled black iron and bronze.

“Is this… trying to find a sense of presence in front of ordinary Awakeners?”

Seeing this scene, Wang Chen felt a bit amused, then directly stepped forward…