As the vehicle sped forward, Shen Xingyan and the others soon returned to their school in the North District. Compared to the prosperity of the Central District, the school at this moment seemed a little desolate.
The School Leader had a permanent smile on his face as he looked at the new batch of Combat Professionist, not letting it drop for a moment.
The number of people who Awoke as Combat Professionist this year was significantly higher than the previous year, which was a good omen for their North District.
Moreover, there were a few promising talents like Chu Wei who Awoke top-tier professions, adding a new surge of vitality to future defenses against Disasters, filling them with hope.
As for the majority of Farmer, they were not neglected but given full encouragement.
He hoped that in the future, they would diligently improve their professional Rank and contribute to the construction of the base.
After a speech by the School Leader, these newly Awakened children also felt their fighting spirit rise, wishing they could appear in the Xingyuan World immediately to improve themselves.
Finally, after the school confirmed the time for the organized trial, Shen Xingyan and his cohort were considered to have one foot out the door, only waiting for official confirmation after the trial.
After bidding farewell to a few close teachers and elders, Shen Xingyan and Chu Wei walked out of the school gate together, leaving the place they had been familiar with for over a decade.
Outside the school gate, they both looked back at the place, their hearts filled with emotion. So much sweat and tears had been shed here. With this departure, perhaps the next time they returned, it would be a different scene.
"Shen Xingyan, we'll see each other again for the trial in a month. During this time, I estimate I'll need to really raise my professional Rank in Xingyuan and then have my family spend some money to exchange it, which will be convenient for the trial. Just wait, your big sister will cover you from now on!"
Chu Wei suppressed the sadness in her heart and spoke with a cheerful demeanor, but her reddened eyes truly expressed her real feelings.
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingyan looked at his deskmate, with whom he had spent many years. He knew very well that after graduation, given the professional gap between them, the number of times they would meet in the future would be few and far between.
They were like two intersecting lines; after a brief intersection, they would eventually drift further and further apart. The Realm she would reach in the future would be a place he could not even gaze upon.
Shen Xingyan instinctively wanted to ruffle Chu Wei's hair, but his hand stopped halfway, abruptly, and instead, he patted her shoulder, saying softly:
"Work hard to improve yourself. We'll still need your protection in the future! Don't slack off! We'll see each other in a month."
After speaking, he smiled gently, waved goodbye, and then walked to the left. This path led to the barren area closer to the border.
Watching Shen Xingyan's departing back, Chu Wei vigorously waved her arm and shouted loudly, "See you in a month!"
Shen Xingyan, with his back to Chu Wei, extended his right hand and waved twice, resolutely stepping onto the Dao he had traversed countless times.
Along the way, Shen Xingyan made an effort to memorize every blade of grass and tree on the path, hoping to distract himself from the sorrow of parting.
Upon returning Home, looking at the small Home he shared with his younger sister, Shen Xingyan composed himself, put on a cheerful smile, and walked inside.
At this time, his younger sister, Shen Xingying, had already been waiting at Home for a long time.
Today was the day Shen Xingyan's cohort Awoke, so the entire school had a rare day off. Shen Xingying, who had been well-behaved and sensible since childhood, had been praying all day that her brother would Awake a good profession.
As his biological sister, she had witnessed firsthand Shen Xingyan's diligent training. Every time the school organized competitions, for the prize money, he would always put in extra practice privately, just so they could live a better life.
Awakening a good profession would not only free them from relying on the base's aid as their main source of income but also allow them to venture beyond the border in the future to avenge their parents, of whom he only had a vague impression. This had always been his brother's wish.
At this moment, hearing the range detector sound, Shen Xingying immediately ran to the window. Peering through the thick glass, she saw her brother had returned. She quickly scurried to open the door, excitedly rushed over, and then fiercely plunged into Shen Xingyan's embrace.
Shen Xingying looked up at her brother with a brilliant smile, and with slight excitement, asked, "Brother, how was it? What profession did you Awake today?"
Shen Xingyan, who had long anticipated his sister's question, remained silent until he led her back into the house. Only then did he frankly reveal his "Farmer" profession.
He also took out the black card that appeared during his Awakening to show his sister. For so many years, they had barely managed to live on the base's relief. The prize money from competitions was also converted into various materials because there was no place to save money.
Now, with this black card in hand, it symbolized that their small Home had officially begun its self-sufficient lifestyle.
Thirteen-year-old Shen Xingying already understood the pros and cons of various professions. Hearing that her brother had Awoken the worst Farmer profession, she looked at the black card in her hand, which shimmered with mysterious patterns. Despite her disappointment, she quickly hugged Shen Xingyan to comfort him:
"Brother, it's alright. I'll be Awakening in five more years. When that time comes, I'll definitely Awake a top-tier Combat Professional, kill Disasters, and earn lots and lots of money. Our lives will get better and better!"
Shen Xingyan looked at his sister's confident expression, and a warm smile involuntarily appeared on his face. He gently patted his sister's head and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, your brother isn't that delicate. Although it's a Farmer profession, it's more than enough to cover our daily expenses.
Don't put too much pressure on yourself either. When big brother earns money, I'll get you some top-tier ingredients, so you won't have to work too hard."
Shen Xingying nodded vigorously upon hearing this, but in her heart, she resolved to train even harder than before and earn more competition prize money to help alleviate her brother's burden.
Seeing his sister's obedient and adorable nod, her small face full of affirmation, Shen Xingyan then smiled and went to the kitchen to prepare some food for them both.
Watching her brother skillfully cook in the kitchen, Shen Xingying returned to her room and began diligently practicing the Body Refining movements taught by the school.
The ingredients and food in the kitchen were all aid from the base. Now that Shen Xingyan was eighteen, this aid would be canceled, so he had to enter the Xingyuan World as soon as possible to start planting.
After they finished eating, Shen Xingyan went directly back to his room, lay on the bed, placed the black card on his forehead, and with a slight thought, his consciousness automatically entered the Xingyuan World through the black card.