Chapter 18: Ten Battles, Ten Victories; Choosing Courses

  "What?! What's going on?!" It took Shen Ma three breaths to realize he had lost. His face turned bright red, and he let out a loud shout from his throat.

  "What's going on?!" Chu Yun moved her hand holding the Drunken Snow Knife.

  Shen Ma stood up immediately and didn't call out anymore, only feeling a piece of ice stuck on his neck, the chill piercing to his bones.

  "According to the bet, quickly prepare the materials for refining the Blood Qi Pill." Chu Yun put away his knife and sent Shen Ma away, then began drawing lots again.

  "Next one, the name is..."

  "Pick me! Pick me!" Everyone was on tiptoes with anticipation, their emotions running high, their fighting spirit burning fiercely.

  Half an hour later, inside the arena.

  "My god! The seventh challenger has also failed. Chu Yun's combat strength is completely unaffected by yesterday's big battle."

  "The young tiger is really too formidable, his knife skills are highly accomplished, no one can withstand three rounds in front of him."

  "The strongest newcomer in history, indeed lives up to his reputation. As soon as he entered the school, he overshadowed the entire academy. Even these old students are no match for him!"

  The onlookers let out sighs of emotion one after another, and their gazes towards Chu Yun all carried an unavoidable sense of reverence.

  The atmosphere in the expeditionary force was also depressed. Chu Yunlong was fierce and powerful, greatly beyond their expectations, leaving them unprepared.

  "Am I going... Is this still a newborn? Is it really that outrageous?" someone shouted.

  "Chu Yun was able to defeat Yan Que, having such combat power is normal. The reason why it was so easy to win was because the opponent drawn was too weak." Someone lamented.

  "Not bad. Zui Xue Dao is a Great Demon, and six out of the seven challengers are Small Demons. The suppression effect of the rank difference is too severe, it's basically an instant kill!" Someone sighed in frustration.

  At this time, many people in their hearts have already begun to regret, how did they just get a fever and sign this battle contract?

  "Among us, there are many who can match Yán's strength. For example, Wei Tuo, Hua Ying, and Ma Youcai. If Chǔ Yun draws them, it will be a great show."

  The vast majority of people have begun to hold onto this hope in their hearts.

  At first, they all shouted in their hearts: Draw me! Draw me!

  After realizing Chu Yun's strength again, he didn't dare to have such thoughts. Every time he saw Chu Yun draw a lottery, he would roar: Don't get me! Don't get me! Get Wei Ruo! Get Hua Ying! Get Ma Youcai!

  However, the development of things did not conform to everyone's idea. The remaining three challenger quotas were drawn by Chu Yun and defeated one by one. Everyone had to leave the arena with a sense of regret and reluctance.

  According to the bet, Chu Yun only accepted challenges from 10 challengers each day. As the scholars began to nervously calculate their chances of being selected the next day, Chu Yun had already pocketed ten prizes and returned to the Academy Hall.

  "I want to choose 'Zhì Náng', 'Liàn Dān' and 'Wén Shǐ' from the miscellaneous studies." He said to the person in charge of the Academic Association.

  The person in charge, with a very arrogant attitude, glanced at Chu Yun and said coldly: "Basic pouch course, 3 credits. Basic alchemy course, 2 credits. Literature and history course, 1 credit. A total of 6 credits. However, the pouch and alchemy courses require self-prepared materials. If they are not presented, the application will not be allowed."

  Chu Yun then took out 10 spoils of war from his bosom. These were all materials related to refining pouches and alchemy.

  The application went through smoothly, so now there are only 4 credits left on Chuyun's identity jade pendant.

  As she walked out of the school gate, she ran into Ning Yiyang returning alone. Chu Yun had won ten consecutive victories, beating her pursuers to tears, which made her unhappy, and her face was as cold as frost at this time.

  She glanced at the bulging materials in Chu Yun's arms, then looked back at Chu Yun with a complex gaze: "So you had planned this out long ago. These materials are worth at least 20 credits, and you used me to get them delivered? But be careful, don't play with fire."

  Chu Yun smiled faintly: "No more pretending?"

  "Chu Yun, don't be too smug. In the Tian Ge Academy, there are many people who surpass Yan Que in skill. Among those who challenged you, there are quite a few. Also, let me tell you that your direct refusal of the marriage proposal has greatly damaged the Ning family's reputation. Originally, this time, the clan elder grandfather asked me to get in touch with you and get along well, to see if there was any chance of reconciliation."

  With a cold laugh, Ning Yiyi continued, "Now, heh heh, I've already sent word back to inform them of the details here. Your Shu Family Island is such a barbaric and backward place, without our Ning Family's help, your economy would have collapsed long ago. This world isn't one where you can achieve success just with bravery and martial prowess. Very soon, you'll understand the power of wealth! I hope that when the time comes, you won't come begging to make amends with me."

  She gave Chu Yun a haughty glance, her beautiful face full of disdain. Leaving these words behind, she and Chu Yun brushed shoulders as they passed each other, walking into the Academic Assembly Hall.

  Ni Ren still had a bit of a fiery temper, let alone Ning Yiyang. Being seen through by Chu Yun without even trying to hide it already made her furious. Now being turned around and used by him instead made her extremely displeased.

  This time, she finally couldn't bear it anymore, and tore her face off, saying that she wanted to see Chu Yun's good show.

  "Are they actually going to use the family's power to attack Shu Jia Island? The Ning family has always had ulterior motives for Shu Jia Island. What kind of trickery will they use this time?" Chu Yun stood still, expressionless, but his heart was heavy.

  Now, Shu Family Island has gone through the war with the Lone Wolf. Although they won, their losses were too great. The compensation alone has doubled the deficit in the account book of Shu Family City. Not to mention the repair of warships and the replenishment of troops.

  The economy of Shujia Island is on the verge of collapse. If the Ning family intervenes at this time, it's likely that Shu Tianhao, who didn't fall in the naval battle, will be defeated on the economic battlefield.

  The Ning family had to take action, and with the current strength of Chu Yun's hands, they were simply powerless. The Ning Family Island was recognized as the first financial power among the Zhuxing Archipelago, a city-level island. There were hundreds of merchant ships, forming a trade network that covered the entire Zhuxing Archipelago. Almost every island had a signboard of the Ning Family Merchant Group.

  "True power is the only way. The economic strength of Ningjia Island, compared to Shujia Island, is simply gigantic. I was reborn too short a time ago, and my strength is not even worth mentioning."

  Chu Yun's heart felt heavy, and he was deeply moved. Being left behind meant being beaten, this feeling was like a whip that lashed at him again, giving him an overwhelming urge to move forward.

  "Hmph, Ningjia Island, you'll see what's good for you!" With a deep glance at Ning Yiyang's back, Chu Yun gained a thorough understanding of this woman's inherent character. Without any lingering attachment, he left the Academy Hall and headed to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

  Don't look at the name of Miscellaneous Hall being depressed, according to Chu Yun's understanding, this is almost the most important place in Tian Ge Academy.

  The reason is simple: Zawu Hall is where the Academy's tasks are issued.

  In Tiān Gē Shū Yuàn, academic credits are equivalent to currency, representing resources. There are only three ways to obtain academic credits: course evaluation, task rewards, and Academic Association subsidies.

  Excellent students can get good grades from teachers in every class and thus obtain credits.

  Becoming a member of the Academic Association helps Mr. Teach and others manage the academy and also provides academic credit assistance.

  But those who benefit from both paths are extremely rare. The real mainstream is still about completing tasks and getting academic credits.

  "Academic credits in the academy can be exchanged for various elixirs, Taoist scriptures, purchased demon beast eggs, demon plant seeds, demon soldiers, and learned various courses. Elective courses have consumed more than half of my academic credits. Earning academic credits is now a top priority!"

  Chu Yun's footsteps seemed slow but were actually fast, the pressure from Ningjia Island transformed into a thick and heavy dark cloud that shrouded his heart. It gave him an urgent impulse, which was to seize every moment to become stronger, stronger, and even stronger!

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