Alchemist, exchange competition!

“I have two Hua Xing Grass here, and I’ve been researching them for a long time…”

Li Ming described his research on Hua Xing Grass.

The more Lin Xuan listened, the brighter his eyes became.

It turned out that General General Li's divine beast, White Phoenix, had transformed using the Hua Xing Grass he obtained from Li Ming.

Upon learning this news, Lin Xuan really wanted to ask if White Phoenix was male or female after transforming…

“After failing to use the Hua Xing Grass, Senior Li found a life-skill alchemist,” Li Ming continued to explain.

“Using the three Hua Xing Grass he exchanged from me, he refined them into a medicinal pill.”

“Only after consuming the medicinal pill did the divine beast White Phoenix successfully transform.”

Alchemists, medicinal pills.

Listening to the end, Lin Xuan finally understood why life skills professions, despite having no combat power, were still willing to be cultivated by top universities.

Their abilities might not be suitable for combat, but sometimes they could produce miraculous effects.

“Teacher Li, I’d like to buy a Hua Xing Grass. What about the price…”

Lin Xuan smiled and played the emotional card.

Speaking of which, that unexpectedly opened Magic Card directly saved him the process of working hard to level up and earn money by fighting monsters.

This made him much more relaxed.

Otherwise, just the blue potions he constantly consumed to stack his HP would have kept him busy for a while.

Fortunately, he had money now.

Hua Xing Grass didn't seem to be used by many people, so it shouldn't be expensive.

And even if it was expensive, there should be a 'friendship price,' right?

“What do you mean 'buy'?” Li Ming chuckled. “I’ve already finished researching the Hua Xing Grass, so I’ll just give them all to you.”

“However, you don't really have a divine beast, do you?”

Saying that, Li Ming took out two palm-sized special small grasses from his backpack.

Lin Xuan took them into his palm, looked them over, and replied, “No.”

“I have a relatively special contracted beast, so I just thought of letting her try.”

“Special? What’s special about her?”

If Irena successfully transformed, she would certainly walk around campus in human form in the future.

Her special nature would naturally be known very quickly.

Lin Xuan also didn't intend to hide it.

It was rare for pets to possess human-like intelligence, but it was still considered normal.

For example, Teacher Li Ming in front of him.

Lin Xuan had checked his information.

His claim to fame was having a Minotaur Priest with human-like intelligence.

“Her intelligence is higher than that of other magical beasts,” Lin Xuan explained.

Upon hearing this, Li Ming's eyes widened, and he scanned Lin Xuan up and down.

“You’re a lucky kid.”

“Magical beasts with high intelligence are very rare to encounter.”

“However, merely having high intelligence probably isn't enough for transformation.”

“How about this, if you really want to try, you can try refining the Hua Xing Grass into a medicinal pill.”

Li Ming handed Lin Xuan a card and explained.

“This is the alchemist’s address; you can go and try.”

“Although that old man has a bad temper, he cherishes talent very much.”

“I heard you joined the Spark Guild.”

“The Spark Guild badge, the stronger and more powerful the person, the more they understand its value.”

“Show him the badge, and he will help you refine it.”

“In that case, thank you, Teacher Li.”

Lin Xuan smiled and put both the card and the Hua Xing Grass into his backpack space.

Only then did he ask Li Ming the reason for seeking him out.

“Oh, it’s like this, how much do you know about the High School League for Professionals?”

“Not much,” Lin Xuan shook his head slightly.

“The High School League is a competition between professionals organized by various universities.”

“Not only are the rewards generous, but it also represents how many resources the university it represents can receive in the following year…”

Seeing that Lin Xuan didn't know much, Li Ming explained a few sentences.

“Aren’t you trying to exchange for that mythical Magic Card, Supreme Domination?”

“If you join the school’s League team, the school can give you this card for free.”

At this point, Li Ming’s face was slightly flushed.

The school temporarily raising the exchange points was indeed a bit inappropriate and disgraceful.

But the Principal had been busy with breakthroughs for the past few years, and the Vice Principal held the most power.

During his tenure, the school's League performance happened to be at a low point.

If they didn't win another championship, the Vice Principal would lose too much face.

That's why he thought of raising the points.

But he quickly realized it was wrong.

So he decided to compensate for this mistake in another way.

“Of course, not just the Magic Card.”

“Do you still remember the two Level 50 Epic-grade equipment promised to you initially?”

“The school can exchange all of them for Mythical equipment, and there will be no level restriction.”

“On top of that, the school will provide two more Mythical pieces of equipment.”

“Five pieces of Mythical equipment, and you can even specify them all to be a set.”

After saying all this, Li Ming looked at Lin Xuan nervously.

As the number one Shaman in Xia Country, he was considered a person of some renown and strength.

It had been a long time since he cared so much about someone’s thoughts, especially when that person was just a student.

But after all, he was in his position and had to fulfill his duties.

Ming University wanted to win a championship too much.

The matter of twenty million points would definitely make Lin Xuan resentful.

Now the problem was how to make amends.

At this moment, Lin Xuan was also a little surprised.

Five pieces of selectable Mythical set equipment, plus a Mythical Magic Card, all given for free.

This was truly a grand gesture.

However, he had learned yesterday that he could earn points by killing magical beasts in places like the Trial Tower and dungeons.

This made him feel that, in fact, he could obtain all of this by himself using points.

There was no need to participate in professional competitions.

“Teacher Li, I’m not very interested in competitions.”

“Let’s just forget about it,” Lin Xuan said with a smile, declining.

“As for the Magic Card, I plan to go to the Trial Tower to farm some points.”

“It’s only a few million, so farming it should be alright, right?”

This refusal left Li Ming at a loss for how to respond.

It seemed the Vice Principal’s actions had indeed caused Lin Xuan’s displeasure.

He could only sigh inwardly, deciding that when he returned today, he must discuss with the Dean how to make amends.

The Dean’s strength was not much different from the Vice Principal’s, and they had always been at odds.

However, regarding the school’s honor, the Dean would definitely give strong support.

“If Mythical equipment isn’t enough, perhaps I can ask the Dean to provide a piece of equipment that surpasses Mythical grade!”

“And this compensation must be given unconditionally and directly.”

“Lin Xuan doesn’t need to join the High School League team.”

As Li Ming was thinking, there was a commotion at the door.

“Not interested in the High School League? What about an exchange competition?”

Just then, a tall, valiant woman walked in.

A fitted tracksuit made her look very capable.

“Hello, Jun Bujain,” the woman stepped forward, extended her hand, and introduced herself. “I am your new students’ future combat teacher, and also this year’s New Student Exchange Competition coach.”

“You can call me Teacher Qiu, or Coach Qiu.”

Seeing the female teacher so close, Lin Xuan felt a little embarrassed.

This was Ming University’s combat teacher?

In the New Student Trial Secret Realm, those professionals who attacked either the lower body or the face, did they learn that from her?!

Lin Xuan had thought it was some insidious big man.

He didn’t expect it to be a female teacher…

“Hello, Teacher Qiu.” Lin Xuan stood up and shook her hand.

After they greeted each other, Teacher Qiu sat down opposite Lin Xuan.

She went straight to the point, saying, “You want to exchange for Supreme Domination, right?”

“If you are willing to participate in the New Student Exchange Competition, the school can give you this Magic Card for free.”

“And we will also customize five pieces of Mythical equipment for you for free.”

“Whenever you agree, they can be delivered to you.”

Teacher Qiu’s words were very tempting.

Lin Xuan almost gave in.

He naturally didn't know that Li Ming had already thought of even more tempting compensation nearby.

However, wasn’t this approach a bit too eager to please?

It felt like the other party had done something wrong to him.

Lin Xuan couldn't figure it out and was too lazy to think about it.

So he took the opportunity to ask, “What is the New Student Exchange Competition?”

Regarding the High School League for Professionals, he had seen some competition clips in the Jiangcheng Dungeon Hall after the college entrance exam.

Those who could participate in the professional league were all very strong.

And according to the discussions of other professionals in the hall at that time, professional players were very cautious.

Some even stayed at their current rank, constantly grinding attributes without advancing to the second tier, just to win the championship.

Lin Xuan had no interest in competing with such a group of people.

Although he was also constantly grinding for HP…

However, he knew a little about the High School League for Professionals.

As for the New Student Exchange Competition, he was truly clueless.

Hearing his question, Teacher Qiu began to explain.

“The New Student Exchange Competition is held annually.”

“However, it covers not only major universities in Xia Country but all universities worldwide.”

“The full name of the event is the Global University New Student Professional Exchange Competition.”

“Every year, Xia Country adopts a lottery system to select two universities to participate in this New Student Exchange Competition.”

“This year, Ming University and Jingbei University were drawn.”

“Although the competition rewards are not high, since it has risen to the national level, the competition scene is very intense.”

“For the sake of national honor, the school is willing to offer you any benefits you desire.”

Teacher Qiu explained in great detail.

After listening, Lin Xuan was still not interested.

An international competition would certainly not be resolved in a day or two.

He was very busy next.

Irena’s transformation, skill points from dungeons, upgrading skills to unlock more undead units.

Of course, most importantly, his level was too low.

He was only Level 41 now.

This was even after the Heavenly Thunder rewarded him with one level when he left the secret realm.

“Teacher Qiu, I still have some matters to deal with recently.”

“Regarding the competition, I won’t participate,” Lin Xuan said with a smile, declining.

Seeing him like this, the two teachers in the room couldn't say anything more.

Lin Xuan, seeing this, stood up and bid farewell to the two teachers.

Watching him leave, Teacher Qiu sighed.

“Alas, I heard that Sakura Country has sent three S-rank talent users this year.”

“An S-rank talent Ninja, an S-rank talent Wokou, and an S-rank talent Onmyoji.”

“Their parents all suffered losses against Ming University in the exchange competition thirty years ago.”

“This time, drawing Ming University is truly an old grudge.”

“If we don’t have Lin Xuan, I’m worried about our school…”

Sakura Country, Ninja, Onmyoji, Wokou!

Before the words in the room were finished, Lin Xuan’s figure came back.

“Coach, when does the competition start?”