116: Rewards and Returns

"Wang Chen."

"As the first-place winner of the exchange, Qingqiu University has prepared two reward options for you."

"One is 1 billion gold coins, plus a set of Golden-grade equipment, including battle armor, belt, bracers, and weapon, a total of four pieces, with a Rank requirement of 60."

"The other is an A-grade skill book, plus access to all of our Qingqiu University's Silver-grade and Golden Secret Realm Dungeons. Of course, each Secret Realm Dungeon is limited to one entry."

In front of the crowd, Qingqiu University's Li Teacher looked at Wang Chen with a complex expression.

He wasn't too surprised that a student from Blazing Dragon University could take first place in the exchange.

After all, the disparity in resources over many years had long since created a significant gap between the four top universities and their first-class universities.

But he didn't expect Wang Chen to achieve first place so easily.

In previous exchanges, although Blazing Dragon University's performance was also very good, the gap with other universities wasn't too large.

However, in this year's exchange, the performance gap was so huge that they truly lost all Face.

But on the other side…

Wang Chen didn't pay attention to Li Teacher's complex emotions. After hearing the two reward options, he pondered silently.

Both rewards were very generous. From his heart, he wanted both.

After all, only children make choices!

Money and equipment could be transformed into tangible combat power, and the rewards for the first clear of a Secret Realm Dungeon were also extremely generous.

Although Qingqiu University's overall strength was a notch below Blazing Dragon University, it still possessed around fifteen Silver-grade Secret Realm Dungeons and Golden Secret Realm Dungeons.

If he could clear these Secret Realm Dungeons, Wang Chen felt that his Rank could definitely be raised to the limit of Rank 2 in a short period, and he even had a good chance of achieving Rank 3.

However… this was a single-choice question.

"I choose the first reward: gold coins and equipment!"

After some thought, Wang Chen made a difficult choice.

"Hmm?"

Hearing his words, Qingqiu University's Li Teacher looked a little surprised.

"Wang Chen, I hope you consider carefully. Compared to money and equipment, the access to Secret Realm Dungeons is clearly of greater value."

Looking at Wang Chen, Li Teacher advised him with a complex tone.

Qingqiu University offering two reward options for the first-place winner of the exchange actually had a bit of self-interest.

After all, choosing to enter the Secret Realm Dungeon would inevitably mean staying at Qingqiu University.

This way, Qingqiu University would have a chance to poach him.

And it must be said that in a few previous exchanges where they hosted, Qingqiu University, by frantically spending money, had indeed managed to poach a few good talents.

Therefore, although his feelings towards Wang Chen were very complex, Li Teacher really hoped that Wang Chen would choose the second reward option.

Wang Chen's powerful strength, far exceeding that of other students, if he joined Qingqiu University, would greatly improve Qingqiu University's ranking in the upcoming national university rankings.

"Thank you for the reminder, Li Teacher, but my decision will not change."

Hearing his words, Wang Chen shook his head and said with a smile:

"Besides, if I were to choose the second reward option, I'm afraid my Master would strike me down."

"Master?"

Upon hearing this, Li Teacher's eyes moved, and his expression was a little surprised.

These two words carried a very important meaning.

He asked curiously:

"May I ask, who is Wang Chen's Master at Blazing Dragon University?"

"It's our Blazing Dragon University's Dean Lin Feng."

"What? Dean Lin Feng?"

Li Teacher's mouth twitched slightly, and he immediately dismissed the small thought in his heart.

A disciple of a Rank 8 expert was not someone their Qingqiu University could poach.

Moreover, thinking of Lin Feng's past notorious reputation, Li Teacher's expression was very subtle, and he subconsciously took a step back, widening the distance between himself and Wang Chen.

"Hmm?"

Seeing this, Wang Chen looked over with a puzzled expression.

It seemed that his Master's name made the Li Teacher opposite him extremely fearful.

"Did Master, that old man, have some glorious deeds in the past?"

Thinking to himself, Wang Chen suddenly became curious about his Master's past experiences.

On the other side.

"Wang Chen, this is your first-place reward!"

Noticing Wang Chen's gaze, Li Teacher said nothing more and directly took out the first reward.

He completely avoided mentioning the matter of persuading Wang Chen to choose the second reward.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Seeing this, Wang Chen put away his doubts, accepted the reward, and thanked him politely.

"This is what you deserve."

Li Teacher replied, then hurried towards the second-place winner of the exchange.

His hurried appearance made Wang Chen, who was originally planning to say a few polite words, involuntarily rub his nose, feeling a little awkward.

But soon, his attention was drawn to the rewards in his hand.

【Equipment: Breeze Battle Armor.】

【Type: Armor.】

【Grade: Golden.】

【Rank Limit: 60.】

【Attributes: Strength +150, Physique +150.】

【Enchantment Effects: One: Reflects 15% of damage taken each time.

Two: All self-skills' power increased by 10%.】

...

【Equipment: Breeze Belt.】

【Type: Armor.】

【Grade: Golden.】

【Rank Limit: 60.】

【Attributes: Strength +70, Physique +70, Agility +70.】

【Enchantment Effects: One: Increases 5% defense. Two: Increases 5% movement speed.】

...

【Equipment: Breeze Bracers.】

【Type: Armor.】

【Grade: Golden.】

【Rank Limit: 60.】

【Attributes: Strength +100, Physique +100.】

【Enchantment Effects: One: Increases 10% attack power. Two: Increases 5% defense.】

...

【Equipment: Breeze Longsword.】

【Type: Weapon.】

【Grade: Golden.】

【Rank Limit: 60.】

【Attributes: Strength +100, Physique +100, Speed +50.】

【Enchantment Effects: One: Increases 10% attack damage. Two: Grants Swiftness effect, increasing attack speed by 30%.】

...

The attributes of the four pieces of equipment were quite good, even among Golden-grade items, they were considered top-tier.

If all were worn, they would provide an additional 10% skill damage and 15% defense to the wearer.

However, after looking at the attributes of these few pieces of equipment, Wang Chen's eyes showed some hesitation.

He was very satisfied with these few pieces of equipment, and the Rank limit was not an issue.

But if he wanted to use them, he could only wear them individually.

The Breeze Battle Armor and Breeze Longsword simply couldn't compare to his current Earth Battle Armor and Serrated Longsword.

If he only wore the Breeze Belt and Breeze Bracers individually, he wouldn't be able to get the additional set attribute bonus.

"I'll go back and see if there are any good pieces of equipment in the trading house. If there are any that meet my needs, I'll sell this set. If not, wearing just two individual pieces can still greatly enhance my strength."

Thinking to himself, Wang Chen put the equipment into his spatial ring, bid farewell to the few teachers around him, and then walked towards Qingqiu City.