Chapter 14: 6th in the Class, Grade Rank
Class 3 Classroom.
The cold air from the air conditioner permeated every corner, but it could no longer alleviate the anxiety in the students' hearts.
Many were eagerly awaiting their results, their hearts anything but calm.
Lin Qi, however, had a calm expression on his face.
His attention was focused on the panel in his pupils.
[Name: Lin Qi (17)]
[Class: Martial Artist]
[Template: Erlang Shen · Yang Jian (2%)]
[Qi and Blood Value: 6.2]
[Techniques: Hunyuan Stance (Great Accomplishment), Tiger Form Fist (Great Accomplishment), Basic Spearmanship (Minor Accomplishment)]
[Fist Technique: First-Order 92%]
[Spear Technique: First-Order 60%]
[Movement Technique: First-Order 57%]
...
In one week, Lin Qi had made immense progress. The awakening of his template had greatly increased his martial arts talent.
His Tiger Form Fist had even directly broken through to Great Accomplishment.
The Qi and Blood potions he had purchased also played an important role, allowing his Qi and Blood value to increase rapidly.
He had exceeded his goal. Not only had his Qi and Blood value broken through 6.0, but it had also reached 6.2.
In one week, it had increased from 5.2 to 6.2.
It was so fast that even Lin Qi himself found it incredible.
And all of this was brought about by the talent template.
The strengthening effect on his stomach was extremely powerful. It had fully absorbed the nutrients from his food, and the same went for the Qi and Blood capsules.
And this was only a 2% fusion rate. He couldn't imagine how terrifying his talent would be when it reached 10%, 20%, or even higher.
Lin Qi believed that even against a genius who had awakened a special ability, he would not be afraid.
...
One class period passed slowly amidst anxious waiting. Unconsciously, they arrived at the last class of the day.
"The results and rankings are out!"
The homeroom teacher, Yan Hong, stood on the podium, looked around at everyone, taking in all their expressions, and then spoke her first sentence.
In this era, the level of technology was more advanced. Various exams didn't take several days.
All the results would be out within a few hours of the exam finishing.
And the martial arts weekly quiz was even faster.
"Our class has made great progress in this weekly quiz. The rankings have even seen a great change."
Suddenly, a girl raised her hand and asked curiously:
"Teacher, how many people from our class got into the top 50 of the grade?"
The moment her voice fell, the atmosphere in the class instantly became tense.
"8 people!"
Yan Hong didn't keep them in suspense and answered directly.
"8 people?"
"Then I'm definitely in. I was ranked 7th last semester. I definitely made it into the top 50."
Yang Lei crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair with a confident expression.
"I will project the report card. Everyone can see for yourselves."
Yan Hong didn't say much more. She directly turned on the projector and displayed the report card.
Li Shaodong's expression was nervous. The cold air from the air conditioner blew on him, and his palms broke out in a cold sweat.
"I can do it. I can get into the elite class."
Yang Lei took a sip of his drink, his face full of confidence.
Swish!
A 3D projection cast a light screen on the podium, on which was a huge report card.
The moment it appeared, everyone's eyes were focused on it.
"It's out!"
"First place, Yu Jing, second in the grade!"
"Amazing, Yu Jing is as stable as ever!"
"Second place, Zhu Yuqi, fifth in the grade!"
"No different from before!"
"Third place, Jiang Tao, 11th in the grade!"
"Jiang Tao has made some progress!"
Jiang Tao saw his ranking and revealed a satisfied smile.
"An improvement of 4 places, not bad!"
"Oh right, there's still Qi-ge!"
Jiang Tao continued to look down, eager to know Lin Qi's ranking.
"Qi-ge, what's your rank?"
Lin Qi's gaze was as sharp as a torch. He quickly saw his results and ranking.
[Name: Lin Qi]
[Cultural Studies: 912 (1)]
[Qi and Blood: 6.2 (620)]
[Fist Technique: Excellent+ (1000)]
[Total Score: 792.4]
[Class Rank: 6]
[Grade Rank: 45]
...
Seeing his ranking, the corners of Lin Qi's mouth turned up slightly. He revealed a satisfied smile, and a stone in his heart was also lifted.
The results of martial arts students were based on three things: total score in cultural studies, realm of fist technique (or weapon), and Qi and Blood value.
They accounted for 20%, 30%, and 50% of the total score, respectively.
Among them, Qi and Blood value accounted for 50%, the highest proportion.
And what was currently being tested was the realm of fist technique, but for the college entrance exam, it would be changed to the realm of weapon technique.
"Qi-ge, you're 6th in the whole class!"
"Now, we can go to the elite class together."
Jiang Tao laughed loudly, his right arm slung over Lin Qi's shoulder, his expression excited.
"Calm down!" Lin Qi's mouth curled slightly.
...
"I'm 9th! 58th in the grade?!"
Li Shaodong shot up from his seat in disbelief.
"My Qi and Blood value broke 6.0, and my Five Forms Fist is also at Great Accomplishment. How did I not even make the top 50?"
"Isn't the competition too fierce?"
"This is very normal. There were quite a few people whose Qi and Blood value broke 6.0 in this weekly quiz. It's very normal not to get in."
His deskmate said calmly.
Li Shaodong had a good mentality and quickly calmed down. He then continued to look up.
"Damn, Lin Qi is actually sixth in the class. He climbed above me. How did he improve so much?" Li Shaodong suddenly said in surprise.
His words attracted the attention of others, causing many to be surprised.
"I remember Lin Qi was tenth in the class and just over a hundredth in the grade last semester. After one summer vacation, he's improved to the top fifty of the grade. Did he get a shot of chicken blood?"
"For real? Awesome!"
Many people were discussing animatedly.
Not far away, Yang Lei's eyes were wide, staring fixedly at the projected report card.
His name had appeared in seventh place.
Exactly one place behind Lin Qi.
"How can Lin Qi's ranking be higher than mine?"
"This is impossible?!"
Yang Lei couldn't accept this fact. Not long ago, he had even mocked Lin Qi for being there just to make up the numbers.
As a result, today he was surpassed by Lin Qi, and by exactly one place.
Moreover, he was 49th, almost eliminated.
Almost being eliminated and becoming one of those who just made up the numbers, Yang Lei now only felt as if he had been hit by a boomerang, his face burning with a fiery pain.
"Damn it, no, I must find a way to surpass Lin Qi."
...
Not far away in the second row, a handsome-faced boy frowned as he looked at the report card.
"Still second place? No, I will definitely become first."
"Li Zhou, in the elite class, I'd like to see just how you cultivate!"
A short while later.
Ring! Ring! Ring!!
"Class dismissed. The top eight students, get ready. Tomorrow you will be heading to the elite class," the homeroom teacher instructed before she left.
All the students got up and headed to the cafeteria.
"Qi-ge, after entering the elite class, there are many benefits, and you can also start applying for the Genius Loan. Congratulations."
In a corner on the second floor of the cafeteria.
After Lin Qi and Jiang Tao got their nutrient meals, they sat down to eat. Jiang Tao was the first to congratulate him.
Lin Qi nodded. Entering the elite class was a new beginning.
However, the money he had on him was almost spent. In order to increase his Qi and Blood value, he had spent the money on Qi and Blood capsules and potions.
He had been eating nutrient meals, and in one week, the three thousand yuan was almost gone.
Hooo~
After finishing the nutrient meal, his stomach was warm, frantically digesting and absorbing the nutrients.
Lin Qi rubbed his stomach. These past few days, his stomach had been strengthened, and his absorption ability had improved. The fact that his Qi and Blood could break through 6.0 was also thanks to it.
But as of yesterday, he had a bad feeling, because one nutrient meal was no longer enough to make him full.
He was worried that in the future, he might have to eat two nutrient meals, just like Jiang Tao.
Jiang Tao now needed to eat two servings to feel full.
Lin Qi was still short on money. Guo Heng had said he would have them work long-term, but it had been almost a week, and he had only just notified them about the part-time job.
Thinking of this, Lin Qi looked forward to the Genius Loan even more. After all, even the worst third tier was 200,000 Xia Country Yuan.
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(End of this chapter)
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