Just like if a first grader were to suddenly enter the
fourth or fifth grade, her learning difficulties were self-evident.
As Shen Yanxiao did not know how to combine curse techniques
in the first place, how she went about it was entirely her own choice.
The more combinations involved in a single curse, the
greater number of hand-signs one had to incorporate in a short period of time.
It is a complete test of the student’s hand speed and fluency in single-based curse
techniques.
So lucky, Shen Yanxiao’s career was… thieving!
It was a hard line of work, quietly removing valuables directly
in front of prying eyes. And high hand speed was absolutely crucial.
So although it was a bit difficult, Shen Yanxiao did not
encounter any problems with her hand speed. Mainly, she had to deepen her
proficiency with single-based curse techniques.
Even so, the two combinations
alone took her nearly twenty days to learn.
Early in the morning, the new division of the pharmaceutical
branch came to the main square of the Holy Roland School. It was time for the
cla.s.s test and students from all the various branches had gathered there to
watch.
Following this month’s preparation period, the new pharmacy
students would have a shared training. Where some highly talented new students
should be able to create one or two simple auxiliary agents.
“Wow, there could be more people. It seems that not only are
new students partic.i.p.ating in the cla.s.s test, but old students have to
partic.i.p.ate as well, ah.” Tang Nazhi said as he placed his hand on Shen Yanxiao’s
shoulder.
“Old students have to re-test?” Shen Yanxiao asked, quite
surprised.
Tang Nazhi smiled, “every semester at the start of school
all levels of students take the same test, from the higher-ranked cla.s.ses on
down. If a lower-ranked student pa.s.ses a higher-ranked student, they replace
them in the higher-ranked cla.s.s. It’s survival of the fittest.”
Shen Yanxiao’s eyebrows rose, this practice of the Holy
Roland School was very wise. It would prevent some students who got into the higher-ranked
cla.s.ses from becoming lazy, while encouraging struggling students to improve
and grab a good cla.s.s spot. Such strategies could be applied anywhere to great
effect.
“Hey, I saw Qian Shanni of the priest branch!” Tang Nazhi
cried as his eyes lit up.
Following the gaze of Tang Nazhi, Shen Yanxiao found within
the crowd a girl wearing a dark purple dress who had a flawless white face,
tiny waist, and a pair of bright, attractive eyes. Even in a crowded place like
this, such a beauty could let people find them in an instant.
“Not only does she have great looks, but her strength is
incredibly high as well. She was able to hold the second spot of the priest
branch for an entire year.” Tang Nazhi gave a low, romantic laugh, “And she is
still the flower of the priest branch. Looks beautiful! Brother, I had just
arrived at school when I took a fancy to her.”