Deal, Yuanen happily said.

Tang Wulin perceived from Yuanens tone that he was selling his thousand refinement for cheap this time, but information could make or break newcomers like him. Besides, Yuanen was only one person. He couldnt possibly need too many thousand refinements.

The Academy purchases first-grade thousand refined metal for a minimum of two thousand contribution points.

The corner of Tang Wulins mouth began twitching. But the working student thousand refining jobs rewards are all one thousand points!

Thats because you hadnt joined the Blacksmiths Association yet. Arent the fees only five percent now that youve joined? Apart from us working students who are required to accept a few missions every month, no one will bother with the jobs given by the administration. Youll only get cheated if you do.

Tang Wulin said, Okay. I get it now. Its a good thing I didnt find out too late. So I want to ask you, is there some secret about working students? Why do people act strange when they find out Im a working student?

Thats because working students are freaks, Yuanen answered bluntly. The Academy usually accepts any person who doesnt pass the exam but performs spectacularly in one area as a working student. Well, those with extraordinary qualities are admitted as working students too. For example, that Elder Feng you met earlier used to be a working student. Relying on his blacksmithing talent, he graduated from the outer court at the age of thirty-four. But in that same year, he succeeded at soul refining and broke into the seventh rank, becoming a Saint Blacksmith. The Academy made an exception for him, the youngest Saint Blacksmith on the continent, and accepted him into the inner court. Then his cultivation soared. He rose from six to nine rings in twenty years. He became a Title Douluo and an eighth rank Saint Blacksmith. Hes the greatest blacksmith of Shrek Academy and holds an exalted position.

Working students created a precedent of reaching to the top. In the eyes of ordinary students, working students are unpredictable and absolutely must not be offended. The chances for graduating working students to enter the inner court is thirty percent, much higher than ordinary students. Naturally, were under a lot more pressure than them too.

The Academy established the working student system for those who excelled in one particular field, but didnt meet the criteria for admittance. But now, after many generations of working students, these two words alone are enough to demand respect from ordinary students in the outer court.

Tang Wulin finally understood why the administrator had told him not to bring shame to the working students that day.

So then, Elder Cai wasnt punishing us by making us working students!

Do you have any other questions? Yuanen asked.

Tang Wulin said, I still have a question. Youre so strong, so why havent you entered the inner court yet? How old are you?

Im fifteen years old. I entered Shrek Academy when I was twelve. As for why I havent entered the inner court yet, I cant tell you. Its a secret.

A trace of loneliness flickered in Yuanens eyes. Alright, if you dont need anything else, Im leaving now. I still need to finish my own tasks. Oh right, Im a third-rank mecha designer. If you need any designs in the future, come find me and Ill give you a discount.

Tang Wulin smiled. Not for free?

Yuanen stared at him. Free? Shrek Academy advocates a system where the more work you put in, the more you benefit. In order to gain something, you have to pay the price.

Fine, fine, stop being so serious. Lets go. Were going the same way so Ill leave with you.

Tang Wulin had gained much this outing. Joining the Blacksmiths Association would make his life much easier; that is, providing him with the means to feed himself.

You got what you wanted, so dont forget to treat me to dinner.

Youre such a glutton. Yuanen gave him a helpless look.

They left the school building and walked back to their dormitory. Just as they exited the forest, however, Yuanen raised his head and stared into the distance.

Tang Wulin noted Yuanens sudden stillness. He also looked in the same direction.

A person sat on the edge of the forest, his body turned to face the dormitory.

The man wore the green uniform of Shrek Academy, his golden hair neatly combed back. Tang Wulin thought he looked a bit familiar.

Yuanen stopped walking. At the same time, the golden-haired man also noticed them and turned his head.

Tang Wulin instantly recognized him.

Isnt he the rich kid from yesterday who bought out the drink shop because he wanted a girls number? He also had the angel martial soul, right?

Seeing Tang Wulin and Yuanen, the man stood up and strode over.

Have you two seen a red-haired girl here? Actually, does a red-haired girl live here at all? The man stared at them arrogantly, his mere presence stifling to others.

Hes still looking for that Fallen Angel girl?

Tang Wulins heart thumped.

Thats right! Didnt she say she was a working student as well?

He subconsciously turned toward Yuanen. As a second grade student, Yuanen knew more about working students. Besides, this Yue Zhengyu man was also a second grade student. The fact that he didnt recognize Yuanen was puzzling.

Yuanen looked at Yue Zhengyu with indifference. I dont know anyone like that. Please move out of the way. Not waiting for his reply, Yuanen began walking forward.

Yue Zhengyus eyes flashed. Ive already waited half a day, but Ive only met you two working students. Now, you say you dont know anything? He raised a hand to push Yuanen in the chest.

Yuanens expression instantly darkened. An imposing aura burst forth from his body, and he rammed Yue Zhengyu with his shoulder.

Astonishment flickered in Yue Zhengyus eyes. He hadnt been in Shrek Academy for long despite being an outer court student. If not for his clans requirements, he would have entered the inner court long ago. He had been forced by his clan to go into seclusion to awaken his martial soul immediately after being admitted, so he started straight in the second grade upon completion. This was why didnt recognize Yuanen.

Facing Yuanens attack, he also lowered his shoulder to ram into Yuanens.

Tang Wulin retreated two steps. He didnt want to become collateral damage.

As Tang Wulin expected, the aftermath of their collision resulted in Yue Zhengyu being sent flying. A burst of radiance later, wings unfurled behind Yue Zhengyus back and he fought to steady himself in mid-air. Finally, his body righted itself. Yet, tremors still ran down his right shoulder.

Though the Holy Angel martial soul was formidable, its strength did not lie in power. When facing the tyrannical might of the Titan Great Ape, a soul beast whose mere punch could cause shockwaves, even Tang Wulin wasnt confident in his strength! It would take all of his bloodline power for Tang Wulin to contend against Yuanen.

If Yue Zhengyu were fine after receiving such an attack, it would be strange

You! Fury blazed in Yue Zhengyus eyes.