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Chapter 030 First Arrival

Following the address on the note, Lin Bei found the office of Cao Luo, the homeroom teacher of Class 1, Grade 11.

dong dong...

He stood in front of the door and gently knocked.

"Come in."

A cold voice came from inside.

Lin Bei pushed open the door and entered.

The office is spacious and simple, with a pear wood desk, a row of bookshelves, and a painting of plum blossoms in winter hanging on the wall.

Behind the desk was a female teacher who looked to be in her early thirties.

She was dressed in a smart black business suit, with short hair that reached her ears, delicate features, and eyes as sharp as a drawn sword.

"Hello, Teacher Cao."

Lin Bei straightened up and took the initiative to speak: "I am Lin Bei, a former student of Class 5, Grade 11. I am here to report for duty today."

Cao Luo did not respond immediately, but instead looked him up and down.

After a moment, she slowly spoke: "Teacher Yao mentioned you to me, saying you are a genius."

"You flatter me, Teacher Yao..."

"No need to be modest."

Cao Luo interrupted Lin Bei, "Your ability to fight your way up from the regular class to Class 1 is proof enough."

"but--"

She then changed the subject, saying, "Getting into Class 1 doesn't mean you can rest easy. On the contrary, you'll have to work even harder than before to establish yourself here."

"I see."

Lin Bei nodded.

"Good that you understand."

Cao Luo pushed a folder on his desk toward Lin Bei. "This is the cultivation resource subsidy plan that the school has formulated for you. Take a look."

Lin Bei stepped forward, picked up the folder from the table, and opened it.

It consists of three pages and three sections.

First item: Tuition and fees are waived.

For martial arts high schools like Haicheng No. 2 Middle School, tuition is not cheap. With all the fees added up, it costs about 20,000 yuan a year.

"Great, this will save the family a lot of money."

Lin Bei turned to the second page.

[You can receive a cultivation resource pack worth 6888 yuan every month, including: 15 bottles of basic nutrient solution, 3 catties of exotic beast jerky...]

"This is good too, the key is that you can receive it every month."

After quickly browsing through the pages, Lin Bei turned to the last page.

[Elite class students will undergo an assessment at the end of each month. The top ten will receive an additional cultivation resource pack, with the specific reward depending on their ranking...]

"Monthly exam...top ten...this school is practically breeding poison..."

A thought flashed through Lin Bei's mind.

Students in regular classes only have two assessments per semester: a midterm and a final.

The elite class, on the other hand, has to take an exam every month.

They are better than the regular classes, and they are even more competitive than the regular classes... No wonder the elite classes have always dominated the top of the grade rankings.

"Finished watching?"

Cao Luo's voice pulled him back to reality.

"I've finished watching it."

"Do you have any objections to this plan?"

"no."

"Then sign it."

Lin Bei took the pen and signed his name on the last page.

After signing.

Cao Luo took out another form. "This is the class schedule for Class 1. It's a little different from the regular classes. Take a look."

"Yes."

Lin Bei took the form and glanced at it.

The schedule is much more packed than that of regular classes.

There are four classes in the morning, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

There are four classes in the afternoon, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There's another class in the evening, from 6:30 to 8:00.

The only academic subject remaining was the class on exotic beasts, which was taught by regular teachers.

As for the subjects of Chinese, mathematics, history, and science, they will all be taught through self-study.

In addition, a new combat skills course has been added.

"Combat techniques..."

Lin Bei's heart stirred.

Combat skills are an important martial arts subject, on par with qi and blood, physical skills, and mental strength.

It is also one of the compulsory subjects in the college entrance examination.

It cultivates a martial artist's practical combat skills and abilities.

Students in regular classes will not take this course until the second semester of their junior year.

The elite class, on the other hand, started six months earlier...

He was thinking about it.

Cao Luo suddenly spoke up: "The students in Class 1 started taking combat skills classes as early as the second semester of their first year of high school."

"What?"

Lin Bei's expression changed slightly.

Doesn't that mean he's a full six months behind others in combat skills training...?

"What's wrong?"

Cao Luo glanced at Lin Bei. "Scared already?"

"It's not that I'm afraid, it's just that I was a little surprised."

Lin Bei shook his head, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Teacher, I started half a year later than the other students, and I've never been exposed to combat techniques before. I want to catch up with the teaching progress. Does the school have any arrangements for me?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Luo's gaze softened slightly.

The fact that Lin Bei was able to grasp the crux of the problem so quickly shows that he is a smart person.

She dislikes stupid people.

"There are indeed arrangements."

As she spoke, she took a booklet from the drawer and tossed it onto the table.

Lin Bei glanced at the cover.

The title printed on it was: "Basic Combat Techniques: Fist and Foot Techniques".

"I'll give you a month to thoroughly understand this combat skills textbook."

Cao Luo stated succinctly, "I will teach both Qi and Blood cultivation and combat techniques. For the first month, they will learn theirs, and you will learn yours. After one month, I need you to catch up with the pace. Any questions?"

"no."

Lin Bei was equally decisive and efficient.

"very good."

Cao Luo nodded, his expression remaining unchanged.

"You don't have classes this morning, so you can go to the classroom to familiarize yourself with the environment and get to know your new classmates."

He paused for a moment.

She added, "If someone causes you trouble, handle it yourself; there's no need to come to me."

"what?"

Lin Bei was taken aback.

This teacher, Mr. Cao, truly has a unique teaching philosophy.

……

Haicheng No. 2 Middle School covers an area of ​​over 4,000 acres, with a huge artificial lake in the very center of the campus.

The teaching building for regular students is located on the east side of the lake.

On the other side of the lake, there is a smaller teaching building with only six classrooms. The students in the elite class usually have their classes here.

Class 1 of Grade 11 is located on the far east side of the third floor.

At this time, 28 students were already seated at the 30 desks in the classroom, leaving only two empty seats in the last row.

The moment Lin Bei stepped into the classroom, everyone's eyes were drawn to him.

Some people are curious.

It is subject to scrutiny.

There are also those with ill intentions...

"Hey, our 13th place in the grade is here!"

A lazy voice rang out.

It was Zhao Baiyan, the ninth-ranked student who had previously spoken rudely in front of the bulletin board.

He leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and glanced sideways at Lin Bei as he walked in: "Welcome to Class 1, new student."

He said "welcome" but his tone was clearly sarcastic.

Lin Bei ignored him and walked straight to the last row.

Zhao Baiyan felt his authority had been challenged, so he stood up and shouted, "Hey, didn't you hear me talking to you?"

Lin Bei still ignored him.

"Lin Bei..."

Zhao Baiyan's face darkened, and he was about to lash out.

"That's enough!"

A cold voice interrupted him.

All eyes turned to a girl in the middle of the classroom.

She wore a neat ponytail, had a pretty face, and a heroic air about her.

"Although Zhou Luwei is your friend, he lost the exam, and that's that. Lin Bei got in based on his own ability."

She stood up, looked at Zhao Baiyan, and said coldly, "If you continue to provoke me, it will only make you look petty."

Zhao Baiyan's face flushed red, and he opened his mouth.

In the end, he just let out a heavy snort and sat back down.

The girl then walked towards Lin Bei.

"Hello, I'm Meng Shuyu, the class monitor. Welcome to Class 1."