CHAPTER 29: CHAPTER 29, THE EXAM IS COMING_1

Wang Gang was surprised. "Bro, I never expected you to be some hidden scion of a wealthy family! Such good equipment, and even a Silver-grade weapon. How much money did you spend?"

"Spend money? I got all this equipment myself."

Wang Gang gave him a thumbs up.

Wang Gang was thrilled. "Bro, how did you level up so quickly?"

Wang Gang was ecstatic. Even with a high-level player protecting him, he had only managed to reach level 14. Yet, Jiang Chen was already level 20!

Jiang Chen replied with a helpless expression, "I just accidentally leveled up."

Wang Gang stared, speechless. He actually managed to say something so infuriatingly cool! What did he mean, ’accidentally leveled up’?

Wang Gang said excitedly, "Bro, take me leveling tomorrow!"

"I’m level 20, and you’re level 14. That’s a six-level difference. If I take you leveling, you won’t get any experience. You need to be at least level 15."

Wang Gang nodded; it was indeed the case.

When teaming up to level, teammates’ levels couldn’t differ too much. A five-level difference wasn’t allowed. Otherwise, a player with a First-stage class could take a newbie straight into the wilds, and they’d level up in minutes.

Jiang Chen took out a weapon from his Space: a great sword two meters long and twenty centimeters wide, glittering with golden light.

Dark Sword (Black Iron)

Level: Level 10

Class: Knight, Warrior, Swordsman

Physical Attack Power: 20-30

Strength: +10

Constitution: +5

Durability: 20/20

Wang Gang’s eyes lit up. What a great treasure!

Jiang Chen asked with a smile, "What do you think of this sword?"

"It’s a treasure, bro!"

"It’s yours."

"BOO HOO... My dear brother, thank you so much! I’ll do anything you want. I’ve already taken a shower, and, well, I’m all ready for you."

"Get lost."

Wang Gang snickered, accepted the great sword from Jiang Chen, and couldn’t bear to part with it. This great sword was incredible—a Black Iron Grade weapon with exceptionally high Offensive Power, a perfect fit for Wang Gang, who was a Paladin and needed heavy weapons.

"Bro Jiang, let’s team up for the university entrance exam trial. Don’t leave me behind, okay?"

"Sure. But we should probably add one more person."

"Who?"

"Murong Xue."

Wang Gang chuckled impishly. "Bro Jiang, did you get her? I knew you were interested in Classmate Murong. It’s only been a few days, and you two already hit the sheets? Nice."

Jiang Chen kicked him, sending Wang Gang flying.

"Get lost! There’s nothing between us."

Wang Gang nodded. "I know, don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone else. Heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know."

"I know her aunt."

Wang Gang was stunned, then said excitedly, "Bro Jiang, I worship you! You even went after her aunt? Please accept my bow!"

Jiang Chen shouted, "Get lost!"

This damn fatty, what was he even thinking?

Just as Jiang Chen returned to the hotel, Murong Yi sought him out, hoping Jiang Chen would team up with Murong Xue for the university entrance exam trial.

Jiang Chen agreed.

The university entrance exam trial could be done solo or in a team, which wouldn’t affect the exam scores. Many people chose to team up for the trials, cooperating with each other.

The university entrance exam trial was a tower challenge with a total of 50 floors.

Starting with Level One monsters and going all the way up to level 50 monsters, the exam scores were determined by the floor reached—the higher the floor, the greater the chance of being recruited by top academies.

There was one day left; the trial assessment would begin after tomorrow.

「Yan City First Middle School.」

The principal stood at the entrance, very pleased to see the students returning from their training. Every year, this was a highly anticipated moment.

The university entrance exam trial was the dream of all Heroes, offering a chance to soar to great heights, depending entirely on the students’ performance.

The more outstanding their performance, the better the principal’s bonus.

The students, adorned in their equipment, returned one after another, all exceptionally excited yet simultaneously apprehensive.

"Zhao Guangqiang is back! He’s an A-grade hidden class Magic Swordsman and is said to have reached level 15 already."

"So impressive! I’m still only level 13. The gap is huge."

"He’s an A-grade Magic Swordsman, and a hidden class at that, so of course he’s very powerful."

"Murong Xue has also returned! She’s also a hidden class, a Light Archer, and has also upgraded to level fifteen."

"Wang Gang is here too! Who would have thought this fatty is actually an A-grade Paladin?"

The rookies looked at Zhao Guangqiang and Murong Xue with envy, not only for their high levels but also because they possessed A-grade hidden classes.

At this moment, Jiang Chen also arrived at the plaza, standing off to one side.

Wang Gang and Murong Xue moved closer to Jiang Chen, who was dressed in casual clothing.

Wang Gang smiled and said, "Bro Jiang, you’re here early!"

Jiang Chen gave a perfunctory nod.

Murong Xue looked at Jiang Chen. He really was a Swordsman, and a level twenty Swordsman at that. Murong Xue had spent an entire day yesterday to successfully clear the Underworld Altar and had also managed to upgrade to level fifteen.

"You came quite early," Murong Xue remarked.

Jiang Chen offered a slight smile.

The two had been classmates for three years but had little interaction, each focusing on their own studies.

"Murong Xue!"

Murong Xue glanced to her left, then turned back to Jiang Chen and said, "That’s my best friend, Nangong Xue. I’ll go over for a bit."

Murong Xue left for a short while.

Wang Gang whispered, "Something seems off about your relationship with her."

"I’ve told you," Jiang Chen said, "there’s nothing between us. I just know her aunt and am helping her out with the university entrance exam trial as a favor."

"Are you saying you have a crush on her aunt?"

"Get lost! She’s a First-stage Elf Archer. What are you even thinking?"

"I hear Archers have great stamina."

Jiang Chen was speechless. He seemed to have heard that somewhere before.

Meanwhile, Nangong Xue watched Murong Xue approach, then glanced towards Jiang Chen and whispered, "Don’t tell me you actually confessed? Decided to go wild now that the assessment is over?"

Murong Xue retorted, annoyed, "Wild, my foot! Who are you teaming up with?"

"I’m teaming up with the number one ranked S-grade player! Let me tell you, he’s already level sixteen and just happens to need a Support Archer. He’s already agreed. We’ll team up and aim for the highest rank."

"Meng Zhenghao?"

"Yeah, that’s him! See? Your big sis always looks out for you, right?"

Murong Xue shook her head. "I don’t need it. I already have a team."

"Who?"

"Jiang Chen, and Wang Gang."

Nangong Xue’s eyes widened in disbelief. "I can understand you teaming up with Wang Gang, but with Jiang Chen? He’s just a D-level Swordsman! Aren’t you just carrying dead weight? Besides, the university entrance exam trial is no joke. If your team doesn’t clear at least 15 floors in the tower, you’ll have no chance of getting into a top academy. You really need to think this through! Even if he’s handsome, you can’t just throw away your future like this! Don’t tell me you’ve already... Oh my god..."

Murong Xue’s face turned red as she snapped, "What are you talking about? He’s a hidden class!"

"Hidden class, my ass! Looks like he’s got you completely mesmerized."

"He’s already level twenty."

Nangong Xue nodded matter-of-factly. "Exactly, only level twen— Wait, what did you just say?"

Nangong Xue, caught off guard, stared at Murong Xue in surprise.

Murong Xue nodded. "Level twenty."

Nangong Xue’s jaw dropped. "Am I hearing things? Level twenty? Oh my god, that’s impossible!"

"Nothing’s impossible. He’s the one who carried me through the trial."

Nangong Xue patted Murong Xue on the head.

"What are you doing?"

"Murong Xue, dear, it’s time to wake up from your dream."

Murong Xue rolled her eyes.

As the two were talking, Meng Zhenghao entered through the school gate, striding forward and immediately causing a stir.

"Meng Zhenghao is finally here! He’s an S-grade Light Summoner, capable of summoning a powerful team for combat!"

"I heard he always levels up alone and improves his strength by himself."

"Of course! He can summon powerful Light Warriors—five of them at once to fight. He’s incredibly strong!"

"If only I could team up with him, that would be amazing."

"Dream on. He’s had a team for ages."

Murong Xue returned to Jiang Chen’s side.