SSS Grade Saint Knight - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: TOP Universities, I Choose to Decline!

TL: YYang

Led by Principal Luo Heng, the two walked towards the VIP reception room.

A few steps away from the reception room, Zhou Yi could already hear a cacophony of voices coming from inside:

“Old Zhao, your school got here pretty fast. Chuan Province is over four thousand kilometers from Lijiang City. Did you use a private jet?”

“Hehe, what’s a jet? We used a long-distance teleportation array!”

“Hiss, activating a long-distance teleportation array consumes a level 30 magic core. You guys are willing to spend that?”

“For a genius, what’s there to be stingy about? Zhou Yi, we’re set on having him at Chuan Nan University!”

“Hehe, it’ll depend on each of our methods.”

“…”

Listening to the conversation inside, Principal Luo Heng cleared his throat and led Zhou Yi inside.

Upon entering the reception room, Zhou Yi immediately saw the four people seated on the ancient chairs.

These four—one woman and three men—were dressed differently, but all exuded a powerful aura and had sharp eyes.

This assured Zhou Yi that these individuals were at least level 35 professionals!

While Zhou Yi was sizing up the four, they were also evaluating him.

His upright posture, handsome appearance, and the faint holy aura he gained after awakening his talent all made the tutors nod in approval internally.

Zhou Yi made a very good first impression.

With Principal Luo’s introduction, Zhou Yi quickly learned the identities of the four.

The bald middle-aged man was Zhao Tianfu, a teacher from Rongyang University.

The slim man in white casual wear was Li Bing from Chuan Nan University.

The only woman, with a charming face, was Zhu Yu, a teacher from Hancheng University.

The tallest middle-aged man was Wang Yuan, a teacher from Anji University.

“Teacher Zhao, Teacher Li, Teacher Zhu, Teacher Wang.” Zhou Yi greeted them respectfully.

Each of these individuals was a genuine big shot, veterans who had hunted countless magical beasts and fierce creatures on the front lines to protect their homeland.

Proper etiquette was essential.

“Not bad.”

Seeing this, the four nodded slightly.

As recruitment teachers, they had encountered countless geniuses.

A polite student like Zhou Yi left a very positive impression.

“You should know why we’re here, so let’s skip the pleasantries. I’ll start with Rongyang University’s offer,” Zhao Tianfu said, getting straight to the point.

“If you join our university, you’ll immediately receive 2 million Zhongxia Currency, plus three exclusive Saint Knight skill books!”

“2 million Zhongxia Currency? Three skill books? Rongyang University is quite generous!”

Zhou Yi couldn’t help but be slightly taken aback.

For an average family, a monthly income was about 6,000 yuan.

2 million would take nearly 30 years to save without spending!

For him, it was also a substantial sum.

Moreover, three exclusive Saint Knight skill books were incredibly rare.

Ordinary people wouldn’t have access to them.

“Hehe, only 2 million Zhongxia Currency? Zhou Yi, come to Chuan Nan University, and we’ll give you 3 million as an entrance bonus! Plus, you’ll receive various benefits every year, and we’ll provide three Saint Knight skill books annually!”

Li Bing, not to be outdone, immediately presented his university’s offer.

“3 million Zhongxia Currency, and personal guidance from a level 56 third-transfer Knight. That’s Chuan Nan University’s offer.”

Li Bing’s words were concise but carried an undeniable authority.

A level 56 third-transfer Knight!

Ordinary universities truly didn’t have such formidable instructors.

Hearing this, Zhou Yi, who had initially decided not to participate in the special admissions, couldn’t help but be impressed.

A level 56 Knight was among the most elite on Blue Star.

“You all lack sincerity,” Zhu Yu smiled slightly, looking at Zhou Yi. “Our entrance bonus at Hancheng University isn’t much, just 2 million. But if you enroll, we’ll immediately provide you with a B-Rank cultivation resource!”

“B-Rank cultivation resource?!”

At her words, the other three looked at Zhu Yu in surprise.

Two million Zhongxia Currency was manageable; every TOP 10 university could offer that.

But a B-Rank cultivation resource was different.

Some of the natural treasures within it couldn’t be measured with money.

It’s said that with a B-Rank resource, even a pig could be nurtured into the most formidable magical beast!

“Millions in entrance bonuses and B-Rank cultivation resources—truly the treatment for geniuses.”

Principal Luo Heng, who had heard the offers from the four universities, couldn’t help but be amazed.

Any one of these rewards would take him half a lifetime to earn.

“These are the offers from our four universities. So, Zhou Yi, which one will you choose?”

Under the gaze of the four, Zhou Yi took a deep breath and slowly said:

“I’m sorry, but I plan to decline the special admissions.”

“Decline the special admissions?”

His words left everyone stunned.

“Do you know what you’re giving up?” Zhu Yu frowned.

She genuinely wanted Zhou Yi to join their university; otherwise, she wouldn’t have offered a B-Rank resource.

After all, a fully developed Saint Knight could significantly influence the outcome of a battle!

“I understand,” Zhou Yi nodded.

“Can you tell us why?” Zhu Yu asked, with the other three teachers also looking curious.

This was the first time they had encountered such a situation in all their recruitment efforts.

“I want to apply to the top three universities.”

Without hiding it, Zhou Yi explained directly.

His words plunged the room into silence, a strange oppressive atmosphere spreading.

Even among the TOP universities, the top three held an extraordinary status.

They hadn’t expected Zhou Yi to forgo special admissions to aim for the top three universities.

“Hmph, I thought he was a promising student, but he’s so unaware of his limits. Forget it, you can have him; Rongyang University won’t bother,” Zhao Tianfu snorted and left.

They had reviewed Zhou Yi’s profile.

Aside from obtaining an S-Rank talent and transferring to Saint Knight, there was little of note.

Weak strength, low four-dimensional attributes.

Such a person, while having potential, was already lucky to be considered for TOP university special admissions!

Now he wanted to apply to the top three universities—utterly inflated!

Recruiting students required evaluating both potential and character.

With such an inflated personality, even if admitted to a TOP university, he wouldn’t achieve much!

“Since Zhou Yi has grand ambitions, we won’t stay any longer.”

The remaining two teachers, except for Zhu Yu, didn’t look pleased.

After leaving those words, they quickly departed.

In the spacious reception room, only Zhu Yu from Hancheng University remained.

Unlike the other three, Zhu Yu’s delicate face showed no displeasure.

Instead, she looked at Zhou Yi with a curious expression.

“Daring to challenge the top three universities, you have courage. I’m looking forward to your performance in the college entrance exam.”

She chuckled, gave Zhou Yi one last look, and then turned to leave with graceful strides.

“Phew, they’re finally gone.”

Watching Zhu Yu’s graceful figure as she left, Zhou Yi also breathed a sigh of relief.

The aura those four big shots exuded earlier would have been unbearable for an ordinary person.

Fortunately, his will was much stronger than that of a typical person.

“This hurdle is over, but if you don’t perform well in the college entrance exam, it’ll be troublesome.”

Wiping the fine sweat from his forehead caused by the intense aura of the tutors, Principal Luo Heng sighed.

Those were TOP 10 universities!

For a high school, having a student admitted to a TOP 10 university was a tremendous honor!

Yet Zhou Yi had just given that up.

When the exam results come out, if he doesn’t get into a TOP 10 university, it won’t just affect Zhou Yi; the Second High School would also become a laughingstock.

“Don’t worry, Principal Luo, I won’t let you down.”

Zhou Yi’s eyes shone with determination.

He was set on becoming the provincial top scorer in Suhang Province!

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TL: In case you’re wondering, yes, the author used TOP in all caps in English. Haha.