Bonus Chapter. Enjoy!
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Inside the classroom, after everyone heard that secondary professions were the primary way to earn Contribution Points, their eyes lit up with fervor. Most people began excitedly chatting about the secondary professions they had chosen.
Of course, these students who had been attending Shrek Academy for over half a month were very familiar with secondary professions. However, it was a different story for Ning Tian and Wu Feng, who had just joined today; the expressions on their faces were nothing but pure confusion.
They had naturally showcased their secondary professions during the entrance examination. However, they had only heard Ye Zhi mention most of the professions—such as Mecha Designer, Mecha Manufacturer, and Mecha Repairman—in passing, and they didn't understand them at all.
As the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Tian considered herself well-informed.
She knew about Spirit Tools; after all, Spirit Tool technology was advanced in the Sun Moon Empire, and the three original countries of the Douluo Continent had also been importing it over the last couple of years.
But... Mechas? Battle Armor?
These two terms were simply unheard of to them!
Wu Feng scratched her head with a look of distress. These things sounded very impressive, but they didn't understand them at all.
Of course, not having heard of those was one thing, but the most crucial point was that the two of them actually saw the profession of 'Chef'.
Could being a Chef really be considered a secondary profession?
It was understandable that things like Soul Engineers could increase combat power, but what about a Chef?
Aside from cooking, it didn't seem to have any use, right?
Why would this clearly superior Shrek Academy allow students to choose Chef as a secondary profession?
For the two of them, this was somewhat difficult to understand. However, since no one around them showed any sign of being unfamiliar with any of the professions, they didn't feel comfortable asking directly.
In this atmosphere, the two of them seemed completely out of place!
"As expected..."
Ning Tian sighed and clenched her fists.
"We still came too late."
"We've fallen too far behind in many things."
"I originally thought that with our talent, we would still be top performers even in a different environment."
"But looking at it now..."
Ning Tian gave a bitter smile.
This feeling of falling from the clouds to the bottom of the valley and becoming a "failing student" was truly unbearable for them, as they had been held in the palms of everyone's hands since childhood.
However, Ning Tian's gaze quickly became determined again.
"It doesn't matter!"
"If I don't understand, I'll learn! If I'm behind, I'll catch up!"
"Since Qiluo Tulips can be exchanged for Contribution Points here, then I must thoroughly master these so-called secondary professions!"
"As long as I can earn those one million Contribution Points, never mind learning mecha design—even if you make me learn to be a chef and flip woks, I'll go!"
For the sake of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, this young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was ready to risk everything.
Just then, Teacher Shen Yi on the podium spoke again.
"Alright, everyone quiet down."
Teacher Shen Yi pressed her hands down and said with a smile:
"I know that for many students, especially newly enrolled ones like Ning Tian and Wu Feng, the concepts of these secondary professions might still be quite abstract."
"Therefore, for today's class, we will step out of the classroom."
"We are going to conduct on-site visits and gain an understanding of the secondary professions!"
Hearing this, a burst of cheering erupted from below the stage.
After all, were they finally going to do some hands-on practice?
"Of course."
Teacher Shen Yi's tone shifted, and a flicker of craftiness flashed in her beautiful eyes:
"To give everyone a more intuitive experience."
"We will add an interactive segment to today's visit."
"If any student has already encountered a relevant secondary profession before enrollment, or has initially mastered some skills through self-study over this past half-month."
"Then, you can take the initiative to stand up and perform a live demonstration for everyone!"
Teacher Shen Yi held up a finger and dropped a bombshell:
"As long as your demonstration gains everyone's recognition and passes my assessment."
"Then, the academy will reward you on the spot with anywhere from one hundred to five thousand Contribution Points, depending on your level of proficiency!"
Boom—As soon as these words were spoken, the entire classroom instantly exploded.
"What?! Giving Contribution Points?!"
"They're giving them just for a demonstration? Is that for real?!"
They had originally thought that Contribution Points would require a certain amount of time to obtain; they never expected an opportunity to be right in front of them!
"Oh no!"
Huo Yuhao slapped his thigh hard, feeling quite vexed.
"What a loss! A huge loss!"
If he had known earlier, he should have chosen to start learning directly; theoretical knowledge and such could have been delayed a bit.
He had missed out on an opportunity to obtain Contribution Points all at once. Of course, there would surely be opportunities to get them in the future, but having a chance right before his eyes slip away still made Huo Yuhao somewhat unwilling.
Wang Dong'er felt the same way at this moment. She hadn't even begun learning a secondary profession yet; what she currently possessed was nothing more than theoretical knowledge.
What a loss, what a loss!
Amidst the sounds of wailing, Tang Wulin, who was sitting at the very front, had his eyes suddenly light up.
In those large eyes, it was as if two golden currency symbols were flashing frantically.
Contribution Points?
It was practically prepared just for him!
"Alright, everyone quiet down."
Teacher Shen Yi was very satisfied with everyone's reaction and said with a smile:
"This is also to let you re-examine your choices."
"After all, interest is the best teacher, but talent and foundation are equally important."
"Through your classmates' demonstrations, you might discover that you are actually more suited for a different path."
As Teacher Shen Yi spoke, she looked toward the crowd.
"So first, we are going to visit the Blacksmith profession."
"Is anyone willing to demonstrate their forging skills for everyone?"
Just as Teacher Shen Yi finished speaking.
Swish—
An arm shot up high like a javelin.
It was Tang Wulin!
He had even lifted his butt off the chair, shouting with an impatient look:
"Teacher! Me! I know how to forge!"
And at the moment Tang Wulin raised his hand.
On the other side of the classroom, Yang Nianxia, who was originally preparing to raise his hand, suddenly froze after seeing that high-reaching arm.
"Never mind..."
Yang Nianxia silently put his hand back down and even took the opportunity to scratch his head, pretending as if nothing had happened.
Compared to Tang Wulin, he might as well save himself the effort.Xie Xie saw this scene with Yang Nianxia and then smiled at him with a rather punch-able expression on his face.
He seemed to be saying: why didn't the forging committee member choose to do a demonstration?
"Good, then Student Tang Wulin it is."
Teacher Shen Yi nodded, clearly having expected this result.
"It's for the best that the Class President takes the lead."
"Everyone stand up and follow me to the Forging Teaching Area."
After hearing Teacher Shen Yi's words, everyone quickly stood up and followed behind her toward the Forging Teaching Area.
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
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