At noon that same day, a new rule from South Glory University quietly appeared on the school forum.
Even though it was pinned to the top, not many people paid attention to it.
But Qin Siyang and the others, who were eating in a corner of the cafeteria, all looked unhappy.
Qin Siyang, Chu Baxing, Hu Chan, Gu Yunpeng, and Zhao Sifang sat together, and the atmosphere was heavy.
Fu Wanli said he had plans with a female classmate, so he wasn't eating with them.
[Students ranked in the top 10 of each grade's point rankings at South Glory University must complete at least one school point mission each month. Otherwise, their on-campus ranking will be canceled.]
Chu Baxing stared at Zhao Sifang, "What? If we don't want to do school missions, Principal Zhao's going to force missions now too?"
Hu Chan also said, "Canceling on-campus rankings means no matter how many points someone has, they go straight to the bottom? How's that any different from those other Glory schools making random policies through connections?"
Zhao Sifang lowered his head, not knowing how to respond.
He also hadn't expected Zhao Longfei to issue a policy targeting the few of them.
It made him unable to even straighten his back.
Qin Siyang swallowed his food, turned on dialogue-blocking, and spoke, "Don't think Zhao Longfei is pushing too hard. Right now, he doesn't really have many options left. He's being forced to deal with things as they come."
Hu Chan smiled, "Boss Qin, this is the first time I've heard you speak for Principal Zhao."
"Usually cursing him is one thing, but now he really is in trouble," Qin Siyang put down his chopsticks, and his expression turned serious, "South Glory's situation really isn't looking good. Every department is cutting costs to get by. Professor Lister, the one who taught us this morning, already stopped taking his salary."
After Qin Siyang spoke, everyone except Zhao Sifang froze.
Even Gu Yunpeng hadn't known South Glory University's situation had become this severe.
Seeing that Qin Siyang didn't seem to be lying, the others looked toward Zhao Sifang again.
Zhao Sifang also looked at Qin Siyang, "Brother Qin, about this…"
Qin Siyang's expression stayed calm, "I know you don't want this matter made public, but you should understand it definitely can't be hidden."
"Behind South Glory University is the Zhao family. Plenty of people are watching everything related to the Zhao family. Even if Lister and the others don't talk, someone in finance, management, or among the lecturers could easily have ties to other factions. It won't be long before rumors about South Glory lacking funds spread everywhere."
"Rather than telling these guys later, it's better to let them know beforehand. At least they might be able to help a little."
After listening to Qin Siyang's analysis, Zhao Sifang nodded and stopped arguing.
Part of it was because he trusted Qin Siyang a lot. Another reason was that at home, Zhao Longteng and Zhao Longfei had repeatedly warned him, ("That kid Qin Siyang has a quicker brain than you. If something happens and your opinions differ, let Qin Siyang make the call. Ask more questions and learn more.")
"We'll listen to Brother Qin."
Qin Siyang continued, "Back when I picked courses, I settled things with all the elective teachers. You all know that already. Getting those teachers on board actually didn't cost much. In total, it was just a few somewhat stronger medium-sized god corpses. South Glory's resources are really stretched thin now."
"So that's how it is…", Hu Chan lowered his eyes, "No wonder Principal Zhao is so desperate to get us to do school missions."
"Yeah. If you guys aren't short on sequence potions, then do some work for South Glory. Think of it as doing them a favor while earning some goodwill. After all, none of you are ordinary students. Sooner or later, all of you will have dealings with the Zhao family."
Qin Siyang glanced around. Everyone was lost in their own thoughts.
Zhao Sifang spoke again, "Since Fu Wanli isn't here today, it's actually a good time for us to talk. With that brain of his, there are some things I worry he wouldn't understand even if we explained them."
"Everyone has their own luck. Even though Fu Wanli isn't eating with us, isn't it because he has plans with a girl?", Qin Siyang smiled, "That guy really is interesting. His girlfriend just died yesterday, and today he's already meeting another girl. I honestly don't even know what to say."
"Hopefully the girl he's meeting this time is normal."
"Alright, enough about him. Any questions?"
Chu Baxing asked, "Qin Siyang, we just need to complete school missions, right?"
"I think doing some missions should be enough. If Zhao Longfei asks for more than that, then he's crossing the line. You can relax. He's not some reckless idiot who doesn't know limits. He won't drag the Chu Legion into this."
"Alright. Then I have no more questions."
The others also stopped speaking. Everyone had basically reached an agreement on doing school missions.
"Okay then, that's settled. Rest a bit more. Soon it'll be time for combat skills class."
"Alright."
Seeing that there were less than thirty minutes left before class, everyone simply stayed in the cafeteria. Chu Baxing and the other three started discussing information about the path of believers again, while Qin Siyang sat to the side thinking about his own matters.
When class time was almost up, the group headed together toward the Practical Combat Building.
According to South Glory University tradition, the one teaching combat skills to first-year students each year was the number one ranked third-year student in practical combat. The two teaching assistants were the top two second-year students.
Duan Zhongfang, ranked first among third-years, was the student representative who gave the outstanding student speech at this year's freshman assembly. He was also Wolf Card Club J.
Once the Wolf Card rankings updated and removed the graduated fourth-year students, Duan Zhongfang's ranking would rise even further.
Qin Siyang checked the Wolf Card rankings. Unless something unexpected happened, Duan Zhongfang would directly rise to Diamond A.
Another year from now, Duan Zhongfang would almost certainly reach the top of the Wolf Card rankings and take the Joker position. There was also a high chance he would enter the Tiger Card rankings.
Even though Duan Zhongfang was only a third-year student, he was already vaguely recognized as South Glory's number one student.
The other two teaching assistants were Ban Dingyuan, Diamond 4, and Shi Tao, Club 2.
Three Wolf Card experts personally teaching combat skills made for a very impressive lineup.
Although they didn't hold teaching positions at the school, everyone had their own specialties.
Most of the professors at the school were immersed in research. Their research ability and academic knowledge were naturally top-level, but their practical combat strength was built on their own techniques, and their combat skills might not necessarily be powerful.
Students, on the other hand, entered and exited safe zones far more often and also sparred privately. Whether fighting gods or competing against sequence ability users, they could build up rich experience.
Having outstanding senior students guide freshmen was similar to veterans leading recruits. It was the most effective method.
More than two thousand freshmen crowded together in the first-floor lobby of the Practical Combat Building.
Qin Siyang looked toward the distant high platform, where three people were standing.
On the left was Shi Tao, a tough-looking man with a buzz cut and round eyes. On the right was Ban Dingyuan, wearing a baseball cap that hid his gaze.
And standing in the center was Duan Zhongfang, with sharp eyes and sword-like brows.
As the class bell rang, Duan Zhongfang spoke directly and cleanly.
"First class, ranking matches. Get ready. We start fighting in five minutes."
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