boyutpedia Chapter 40 Killing Undead to Earn Academic Credits
Chapter 40 Killing Undead to Earn Academic Credits
"Yes, elemental spirits, but there are some differences." The old headmaster smiled and said, "You may not know, but the summoning plane and the magic plane are different. Here we call them elemental spirits, but in the summoning plane we usually call elemental spirits elves."
"Elemental attribute spirits, and this little guy is a wind attribute spirit, a wind spirit, which is similar to the meaning of a wind elemental holy spirit."
The old headmaster chuckled and said, "This kid is not bad. He'll have no problem getting into your summoning department."
Zhang Hai had no objections, so what could the Elemental Holy Spirit say?
Moreover, Su Ming is a mid-level mage.
Possessing a summoned beast akin to an elemental holy spirit, and being a mid-level spatial mage, such a person would be highly sought after by both the Imperial Capital and the Magic City academies. It's impossible for any school not to accept such a genius.
Unless this person is affiliated with the Black Vatican.
The Black Vatican!
Thinking of the Black Vatican, Zhang Hai suddenly felt a little worried. He looked at the old headmaster, who was also a shrewd person and knew what was going on after a little thought.
He shook his head, indicating that there was no need to worry.
Since the fall of Bo City, all parts of the country have been on high alert to prevent the Black Church from invading and causing another Bo City disaster.
The ancient capital has also been on high alert. It is said that the Black Vatican has a potion that can make demons violent. Such a thing is even more effective against undead, which are already very ferocious creatures. If the Black Vatican chooses the ancient capital as the location, it will be a big problem.
However, many people have already started to take action. Lu Huan, who had been keeping a low profile, is now moving around frequently, seemingly having discovered traces of the Black Vatican.
As for whether Su Ming is a member of the Black Vatican?
It's highly unlikely. The old principal received a call from an old friend a few days ago. Judging from his voice, the old friend was very angry with Su Ming but felt helpless about him.
The old headmaster didn't know why, but this at least proved that Su Ming was clean and couldn't possibly be some kind of black church.
He still trusted his old friend's judgment.
The old principal looked at Su Ming, nodded slightly, and said, "Congratulations, Su Ming. From now on, you will be a student of the Summoning Department of our Ancient Capital Academy."
It was a success, as expected.
"The opening ceremony will be held in three days. Please do not be absent unless absolutely necessary," Zhang Wen said.
Su Ming nodded, got up to leave, and after he left, another student came in, a girl.
Su Ming hadn't even seen her face clearly when she went inside.
Okay, now that you've successfully enrolled, what's next?
The opening ceremony is in three days. Hunting undead in the wild is definitely not allowed. However, the students can hunt undead themselves and give the undead crystals to the school to earn credits.
However, the efficiency doesn't seem very high. He still can't control intermediate-level magic, which is a major weakness. It's said online that there's a Star Chart Book that can be bought. That thing allows someone who has just entered the intermediate-level mage stage to instantly cast an intermediate-level spell. It's a consumable item.
The price is similar to that of a mid-level mage awakening, around a few million, and it's extremely rare and expensive; you can't buy it, and even if you could, you wouldn't be able to afford it.
"Hey bro, I bet you're a freshman. Want to try your luck with a spot to boost your score? You won't regret it." Su Ming was walking down the road, about to head back to cultivate, when suddenly someone walked towards him.
He glanced at Su Ming, then very naturally and familiarly put his arm around Su Ming's shoulder and whispered in his ear.
It was hot and steamy, making Su Ming feel nauseous. He pushed him away and stood aside with a displeased expression.
Damn it, a grown man acting so intimately with me. If it were a woman, I wouldn't say anything, but this guy is a man, and judging from his appearance, he doesn't even realize there's anything strange about his way of speaking.
That's really impressive.
This move almost made Su Ming think he had arrived in the Sichuan-Chongqing region.
Su Ming said in a deep voice, "Get to the point, don't be so disgusting."
"Brother, don't be angry. This makes us seem like good friends, doesn't it?" The man chuckled. "My name is Tang Shan. I'm a local from the ancient capital and a freshman at the ancient capital's university. But I have an older brother in the ancient capital. I used to come here often, so I'm practically an old-timer."
"Oh, and then?" Su Ming asked nonchalantly.
Seeing that Tangshan was actually trying to get closer to him, he immediately moved away and created some distance between them.
"Hey~ what are you doing, bro?" Tang Shan looked distressed, then changed his tone and said seriously, "Brother, do you want a spot to boost your score? Guaranteed reliable, limited quantity, first come first served. I only mentioned it because I feel we have a connection, I don't usually offer this to just anyone."
"A score-boosting spot?" Su Ming frowned. "What's that?"
"You didn't even know about the points-farming quota?" Tang Shan was a little surprised and explained, "Brother, you know that the Ancient Capital Academy has credits, and these credits are not fake. Many things in the school depend on credits. Although it's not difficult to get credits, it's not easy either. It's very difficult for newcomers to get credits, so this point-farming thing was created."
Seeing that Su Ming's expression was a bit strange, Tang Shan quickly said, "It's not illegal for us to farm points. The academy accepts undead crystals, and farming points is actually about having senior students lead a group of junior students to hunt undead and obtain undead crystals. Because there aren't many seniors willing to lead others, and those who want to lead others have to do so based on their own abilities, this spot is very rare."
"Oh, that's good. It ensures the safety of the new students," Su Ming asked. "Is it free?"
Tang Shan's lips twitched, and he forced a smile. "Of course not, but it won't cost you a lot."
"For example, a team of seven, including defensive mages and offensive mages, kills an undead. The undead crystal inside is divided equally among the seven. Of course, if you are skilled enough to kill the undead yourself, then the undead crystal is all yours. The senior's purpose is to have a comprehensive view of the situation, ensure the safety of others, and take action when necessary."
"Then we got the Undead Crystal and had to share one-fifth with our senior, which is a pretty good deal."
One-fifth may not sound like much, but it's not much either. Spending one-fifth of your money to hire someone for protection is a very worthwhile deal, since it's your own safety and you can't be careless.
Besides academic credits, most people probably lack practical experience. Inviting a senior colleague can help you gain academic credits, experience, and ensure your safety – a win-win situation.
The amount allocated to an individual may not be much, but when all these small items are gathered together in one person, it becomes a considerable business.
Wow, these senior students really know how to have fun. They can make a fortune just by going on a short trip like tourists.
Tang Shan pressed his advantage, urging, "How about it? Interested? Want to give it a try? It's a great opportunity to gain experience, earn credits, and there's no danger to your life. Even if you lose an arm or a leg, it's fine. As long as you're alive, the teachers will provide free treatment when you get back to school. It couldn't be better!"
"When?"
After thinking it over carefully, Su Ming realized it was indeed a good idea. Staying at home to cultivate all the time wasn't a good idea, and going out to hunt demons alone could easily lead to trouble, and he might even lose his life.
It's not bad to earn some credits and gain some experience along the way.
"I'll go tomorrow."
Su Ming was somewhat surprised, "Tomorrow? Is it that urgent?"
"You don't know, starting today we're officially enrolled. Credits will be used for resource allocation from now on. It's not just powerful mages who are qualified to enjoy the academy's resources."
"Here's what you'll do: meet me at the school gate tomorrow, and I'll go see if anyone else wants to come along." Tang Shan left after confirming that Su Ming was coming, and proceeded to promote this method of boosting scores to the young-looking students.
Such enthusiasm probably means there are kickbacks to be had, but Su Ming doesn't care. If someone can get kickbacks, it's their own ability. No one would be willing to work hard for free.
Su Ming's rented apartment is far from the school, and it will take some time for him to get there.
There are no classes at the beginning of the semester. The school is very relaxed and basically in a laissez-faire state. Except for some important matters, you can choose not to come and go wherever you want.
Su Ming began cultivating after returning home.
The academy's requirements are not strict; everything depends on self-discipline, otherwise magic can easily be neglected.
Many gifted students become complacent and lazy when they first enroll, and by the time they realize it, it's too late to catch up.
Magic training is not something that can be accomplished overnight; it requires perseverance.
Without the Nine Netherworlds, Su Ming's cultivation became twice as effective with half the effort. Xiao Qing, as always, liked to sit on the living room sofa and watch soap operas with great interest. It was unclear whether she could understand what was being said.
The refrigerator door was pulled open, and a bottle of cola flew out. Su Ming didn't need to lift a finger; the cap was already twisted open, and he could drink it directly from his mouth, almost as easily as using his hands.
It's more convenient than using your hands, at least you don't need to wash your hands.
This is telekinesis. Spatial magic has the widest range of applications, and telekinesis is just one of them.