192: Rewards are distributed! Credits and Golden Silkworm Leaves!

The skinny monkey grinned and sidled up to Su Jun.

"Su Jun, your instant victory over Zhuang Yi was truly satisfying to watch!"

Although he, like Zhuang Yi, was a native of Magic City, he wasn't like the latter, who acted superior because of his status.

Fang Li also approached Su Jun, teasing herself, "Su Jun, my sister sent me a message earlier saying you were my formidable opponent in the Freshman Competition. Now it seems I'm completely unqualified to be your opponent."

Su Jun smiled but said nothing.

Chen Hua patted Su Jun's shoulder, his face full of anticipation, "Su Jun, you and Lin Xiao are almost the most outstanding freshmen of our Azure Dragon Academy in recent years. I'm really looking forward to the Freshman Competition in five days to see who will be number one."

In recent years, due to Qilin Academy's poaching, the quality of Azure Dragon Academy's freshmen had declined significantly. The appearance of Su Jun and Lin Xiao made Chen Hua's eyes light up.

Lan Lingling looked at Su Jun with a hint of something different in her eyes, "Deputy Dean, if Su Jun grows fast enough, he might shine brightly in the competition of all Great Xia Country's higher education institutions in the future."

The competition among all Great Xia Country's higher education institutions was one of the grand events in the Great Xia Country. All universities in the Great Xia Country participated. Those who could represent their academies were the cream of the crop among prodigies, and those who could ultimately stand on the arena were, without a doubt, the strongest prodigies in Great Xia Country!

Chen Hua's eyes showed a hint of longing, "Qilin Academy has won first place in the All Great Xia Country Higher Education Institutions Competition for three consecutive years. I wonder if our Azure Dragon Academy will have a chance to pull them down in the next session."

Liu Ruyan reminded him in a low voice, "Deputy Dean, the match between Su Jun and Zhuang Yi has ended. Shouldn't we distribute the rewards?"

"Right, look at my memory."

Chen Hua stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and slowly began, "Su Jun, according to Liu Ruyan's promise to you, entering our Azure Dragon Academy will grant you Fourth-Level cultivation techniques and martial skills, as well as one opportunity to enter a Third-Level Space Rift. The training will need to be prepared slowly later. As for the Fourth-Level cultivation techniques and martial skills, you don't need them for now. You can exchange them for other rewards or academic credits."

Su Jun was startled by "academic credits?", and Liu Ruyan followed up, "In our Azure Dragon Academy, there are cultivation techniques, martial skills, and other cultivation resources. These things all need to be exchanged with academic credits. There are various ways to earn academic credits. You can get them by completing the prescribed coursework. Of course, the academic credits obtained this way are relatively few. Doing missions is the most common way for students to earn academic credits."

After speaking, Liu Ruyan even took out her phone and logged into Azure Dragon Academy's internal mall. It displayed a dazzling array of goods.

[Scorpion Battle Armor, can withstand three attacks from an Intermediate Martial King, Price: 1000 academic credits]

[Variegated Root, used for rapid treatment of external injuries, can also detoxify, Price: 500 academic credits]

[Sacred Ox Hegemonic Body Art, Fifth Level cultivation technique, Price: 20000 academic credits]

[Crimson Flame Tyrant Dragon Fist, Fifth-Level Martial Skill, Price: 18000 academic credits]...

Su Jun secretly clicked his tongue when he saw the prices, which were all a string of zeros...

Su Jun asked curiously, "Sister Ruyan, how many academic credits can I get for completing the prescribed coursework?"

Liu Ruyan held up a finger. Su Jun subconsciously guessed, "100 academic credits?"

"1 academic credit!"

1...

Su Jun's eyelids twitched. If he had to rely on completing the prescribed coursework to exchange for items in the academy store, when would that ever happen?

Chen Hua explained, "Azure Dragon Academy deliberately keeps the academic credits for completing coursework very low to encourage students to take on more missions."

Liu Ruyan said, "Learning step-by-step is nowhere near as fast as growing through missions."

Su Jun strongly agreed with this point.

"Deputy Dean, can I exchange my original rewards for heavenly materials and earthly treasures that restore vitality? For example, jade bodhi, blood essence bud, and similar items?"

Chen Hua was puzzled, "Su Jun, why do you want heavenly materials and earthly treasures that restore vitality? You look full of life; these things are useless to you."

Before Su Jun could speak, Liu Ruyan explained, "Luo Chen of Jianglin Base had his soul injured and vitality depleted during this beast tide."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen, Lan Lingling, Fang Li, and others looked at Su Jun with respect.

Chen Hua nodded approvingly at Su Jun, "You're a good kid! We don't have jade bodhi or blood essence bud temporarily, but we do have the next best thing, golden silkworm leaf."

Although the golden silkworm leaf's effect in restoring vitality was not as good as the former two, the difference wasn't too significant.

"Deputy Dean, then I'll take this golden silkworm leaf."

"Good. Su Jun, I'll give you an additional 100 academic credits."

Liu Ruyan, Lan Lingling, and others were surprised. Even excellent freshmen only received 10 academic credits upon entering Azure Dragon Academy. The fact that Chen Hua gave Su Jun 100 academic credits in addition to his other rewards showed how highly he valued Su Jun.

Then, Chen Hua rewarded Fang Li, the skinny monkey, and other prodigy students. They all chose academic credits over material rewards.

"Fang Li, skinny monkey, you each get 10 academic credits. Zhang Kai, Li Wei... you get 5 academic credits..."

Upon hearing the academic credits Chen Hua converted for them, these people were dumbfounded. Fang Li and the skinny monkey looked at Su Jun with envy. They were all prodigy students, so why was the gap between them so large?

"Ruyan, your recruitment of Su Jun this time can be considered a success. From now on, besides being the head of Azure Dragon Academy's admissions office, you will also be the head of the freshman guidance office..."

Chen Hua gave Liu Ruyan a series of rewards, which made her overjoyed.

"Ruyan, take these freshmen to their living quarters."

"Okay."

On the way, Liu Ruyan winked at Su Jun.

"Su Jun, I was able to push out a few rivals and successfully take the position of guidance director this time. You deserve all the credit! How about I treat you to a meal in a few days?"

Liu Ruyan was wearing tight jeans and a shirt today, giving her a strong mature woman vibe. Coupled with her mature and charming face, she had a powerful allure for men. Su Jun was no exception.

"Cough, cough, Sister Ruyan, I like seafood. Remember to order a lot of seafood!"

"Lobster and abalone? No problem!" Liu Ruyan agreed with a smile.

"Su Jun, Fang Li, skinny monkey, this row of detached villas is prepared for you. You can move in according to your student numbers. There's a smart butler inside; if you have any questions, you can ask it..."

Liu Ruyan said many things. After she left, Su Jun was about to return to his villa when the skinny monkey approached him.

"Su Jun, you're looking for heavenly materials and earthly treasures that restore vitality?"

Su Jun immediately became interested, "Do you have any leads?"

The skinny monkey shook his head. "No leads. But I do know where there are heavenly materials and earthly treasures that restore vitality."

"Where?" The skinny monkey smiled without speaking. Su Jun understood. "Skinny monkey, what are your conditions? There's no such thing as a free lunch."