"Okay, your registration process is now complete."

In the association's office, Li Yun put away Ji Jue's registration form with a smile, "Please pay attention to check your text messages to avoid missing announcements."

Then, a POS machine was handed over.

Now, you can swipe your card...

When Ji Jue's trembling hands finished entering the password and a text message alert popped up on his phone, he felt heartbroken again.

I deeply feel that Ember has its own currency... and the exchange rate with federal currency is impressive.

In this instant, 410,000 was wiped out, leaving only the last remaining balance in the card.

From getting rich overnight to falling into ruin, it only took a few days. The balance of the bank card rose and fell like a roller coaster. Ji Jue felt that his whole body was about to be broken.

"There are still a few days until the exam, so take the time to review."

Li Yun kindly reminded: "I just asked my friends at the headquarters. The total number of apprentices who applied for the exam this year is much less than in previous years, only more than 1,100.

The person presiding over the exam this time is Director Gustav, one of the eight honorary crowns. Compared with other honorary crowns, his requirements may be much higher and more demanding, so you may have to be prepared."

"Has the difficulty increased?" Ji Jue was instantly alert.

"As far as I know, that's the case."

Li Yun thought for a moment and said slowly: "According to the announcement just released, the content of this exam will be adjusted compared to previous years. The proportion of theory and basics has been reduced, greatly improving the practical and creative skills of apprentices.

Require."

"What?"

Ji Jue was almost startled and repeatedly confirmed that he heard correctly. He couldn't believe that his biggest weakness... was canceled so lightly?!

Seriously?

Even if he is an introduction to the three systems of modern alchemy, fluid alchemy and evil alchemy, he is already proficient in making practical and blessed creations by stabilizing ordinary craftsmen, but after all, his time to get started is too short.

It is too short to make up for many theoretical deficiencies.

Even if it is barely enough at the current stage, once you compare it with those guys who have been taking exams since they were fourteen or fifteen years old, I am afraid that I will be back to the original shape in one exam. If you are not lucky, it will be difficult to pass.

As a result, my biggest flaw was simply removed?

"This is so... terrible."

He tried hard to hide his surprise, his expression twitched, and he sighed: "Ahem, cough, hey, I'm so stressed, what should I do?"

"It is said that many apprentices who have completed their registration have submitted their applications today and want to withdraw their registration."

Li Yun sighed sympathetically: "It is rare for the association to be open online. If you apply to withdraw before the official examination, it will not be included in your files and resume.

You can also think about it carefully in these two days."

Over the years, she has become familiar with Ye Xian, and knows her style and perfectionism. Among the many schools of modern alchemy, Ye Xian is also one of those who pays the most attention to steady and steady progress.

In her opinion, no matter how talented an apprentice is, a year of training may only give him enough time to master the basics.

Not only her, but even Gustav had never thought of it... There are freaks in this world who have been trained for less than half a year and are practical voltage stabilizing craftsmen, but their theoretical skills are actually beaten by apprentices!

"Okay, definitely, definitely!"

Ji Jue gritted his teeth, stood up, lowered his head worriedly, and hurried away.

If he doesn't leave... he can hardly hold back his lips.

Hold it, hold it, don't laugh!

He continued to cry with joy, singing and dancing, until the little pearl almost dropped with joy.

What the hell is such a good thing?!

God has eyes!!

After being unlucky for so long, this year it is my turn to make a profit for someone.

What a joy, what a joy!

How the hell can I not pass this mere district exam?

"What's the point of having fun?"

After Ji Jue giggled all morning, Ye Chun, who couldn't stand it anymore, finally poured a bucket of cold water over him: "Although the situation is good for you, people have made it clear that they want to put an end to this impetuous trend represented by you.

All right?"

As he said that, potato chips pointed at people.

It’s still disrespectful to use cucumber-flavored potato chips.

"Besides, the person presiding over this exam is Gustav..."

"What?"

Ji Jue grabbed the potato chips with his hands, threw them into his mouth, and chewed them loudly: "Gustave, you know? Never heard of it."

Ye Chun raised his phone and showed the webpage introduction of the Taiyi Ring Association.

At the top is an older photo.

On the screen, there was an expressionless middle-aged man with a cold face, a stubble on his face, and indifferent eyes, as if he was looking down, observing everything all the time.

"It is said that what he hates the most is those people who show off their talents, have little talent and like to have high goals.

Since he became a director, in the internal inspections alone, he has had more than 20 craftsmen who have had their licenses revoked on the grounds of limited talent and lack of ability..."

Ye Chun paused and said sympathetically: "He was the one who proposed the rule not to apply for the exam within three years of training. Who do you think he will target in this exam?"

"hiss……"

Ji Jue took a breath of air.

"Also, he and his aunt are not getting along very well."

Ye Chun's smile gradually gloated: "Three years ago at the board of directors, he publicly criticized many craftsmen, including his aunt, who ignored the rules and regulations of the association and went their own way..."

"...Then what?" Ji Jue's eyelids began to beat wildly.

"Then what else? Isn't it strange that aunt would care about such a thing?"

Ye Chun shrugged and said with emotion: "It seems that something happened later because of some achievement, and this matter has never been mentioned again... But don't worry, the directors are all magnanimous. How can they put you in the shoes for such a trivial matter?"

"..."

Ji Jue was stunned.

"Well, if I cancel my application now..." He lowered his voice: "Can the examination fee be refunded?"

Ye Chun's smile became even brighter.

Raise your arms and cross them in front of your chest.

"No way."

Snap!

Justice and sanctions from Professor Ye fell from the sky.

I don't know when, but he quietly appeared behind her, raised his hand, and hit her on the head. She screamed in fright, shrank her head, rolled around on the sofa, and squirmed.

He glared at Ji Jue with tears in his eyes.

You framed me!

Ji Jue shrugged regretfully and sympathized: You did it yourself...

"You don't have to think about Gustav's matters."

Ye Xian said calmly: "Although he is a rigid guy, the most important thing for him is rules, and he will not do anything to you because of any grudge against me.

In contrast, you might as well worry about your own shortcomings.

Regardless of whether you pass the exam or not, if you want to go a long way, you still need to make up for some classes.”

She paused, and there was a hint of danger in her eyes: "Don't you think that if you take some extracurricular tutoring classes from others, everything will be fine?"

"No!"

Ji Jue glared and replied in a stern voice: "Chaosheng Workshop is my home, and the only one in my heart is you, teacher! I don't recognize anyone but you! How could I be taking some so-called field lessons outside?!"

As for Kanemoto?

Where did Lao Deng come from! Get out!

"Yeah?"

Professor Ye seemed to be relieved and showed a smile that made Ji Jue's hair stand on end.

Then, the other hand behind his back was slowly raised. In his hand was a heavy book as thick as Ji Jue's head. The large gilded characters on the book reflected a chilling light.

——"A collection of written test questions for Taiyi Ring Artisan Examination over the years (Catastrophe Chronicle 109-401)"

She gently put the book into Ji Jue's hand and patted his shoulder: "There are some things that even if the association doesn't take the exam, I will still take the exam."

"It's just right. The exam won't start until next week, so there's still enough time."

She said: "Don't push yourself too hard, just finish it before the exam starts."

"..."

Ji Jue lowered his head in a daze, opened the cover, looked at the paper pages inside which were so thin that they were almost transparent, and estimated the fatal question that would cause him a sudden cerebral hemorrhage.

Dry, he swallowed his saliva.

With her last hope, she looked at Ye Chun on the sofa, pleading with tears in her eyes.

Where is Senior Sister Tianzun?

Help!

Ye Chun sneered and looked away coldly.

Even opened another bag of potato chips.

The senior sister is already dead, you chose Curly Dog yourself!

So, the matter was settled.

Without the indulgence and happiness before the exam, there would be no time to even have a meal. In the distant future, in the 41st decade of the Catastrophic Era, in the dark world, there are only make-up lessons.

Ji Jue, who had been absent from school for less than half a month due to physical reasons, was kicked into the basement of the workshop and once again lived a life of solving questions day and night.

I don’t even dare to close my eyes and do it randomly.

All wrong questions will be marked by Professor Ye. When you make a mistake on the same question type and theory for the second time, you will get a free book of intensive reading notes and analysis of related papers.

Eat when you are hungry, drink when you are thirsty, and sleep when you are sleepy.

The soul that had grown through his transformation and the physical strength that he had gained from Zhou Zhong did not even allow him to faint on the spot. What's more, there were enough alchemy potions to make him die suddenly.

From the impetuousness and crying at the beginning, to the habits and immersion that followed, and finally to the complete numbness.

It has become a question-making machine.

So, a week later, when Ye Chun pinched his nose and dragged him out of the basement, his whole body was completely rotten and his eyes were dull.

Still drooling...

"What time is this?"

Ye Chun raised three fingers and shook them in front of him. There was no response.

"It's done, aunt!"

Ye Chun was shocked, "He is stupid!"

In the study, a calm voice came: "Just leave it alone, it will be fine in a while."

It was rare to encounter such a fun thing. Ye Chun thought for a moment, analyzed rationally, and then suddenly hit his palm with his fist and grinned silently.

I took out a marker pen from my pocket...

——The runner-up of the 16th Yacheng Friendship Cup Drawing Competition, go out!

It wasn't until she finished drawing the fourth vivid little turtle that Ji Jue's eyes finally moved.

But his eyes passed over her fingers and fell on her face.

"..."

Countless theories and formulas surging in my mind still occupy the high ground.

The black-red eyes that were as dim as firewood shrank, and he subconsciously pinched her wrist. His instinctive analysis was - human, female, twenty-three years old, with peaceful blood, weak spiritual essence, abnormal four-liquid index, and internal disharmony.

Suspected of excessive blessing interference, the base structure is tightly sealed and cannot be analyzed...

But in an instant, everything in the perception disappeared without a trace.

It was as if he was aware of the prying eyes from the outside, and everything was hidden in the thick fog, making it impossible to spy on it. This made him more and more confused. He instinctively grabbed it and explored it repeatedly.

But no traces could be found.

It shouldn't be, what's going on? That kind of spiritual composition that I've never seen before and the huge structure that seems to be integrated with the entire soul can't be an illusion, right?

Why does the temperature increase? At about one degree, the blood flow rate is abnormal and the heartbeat speeds up. Huh? It smells soft and fragrant. What is this...the residue of plant essential oils?

body wash?

It tastes a bit like Lazy Dog Senior...wait...

Ye Chun?

At that moment, Ji Jue's eyes widened.

He raised his head stiffly.

The out-of-focus pupils shrank, and the blurred vision gradually became clearer, and he saw that familiar face, very close at hand, looking at him.

Lowering his head, he saw the slender fingers held in his hand, and the bright white nails reflected the sunlight outside the window, emitting a faint glow.

"Have you seen enough?"

Ye Chun tilted his head, smiled, and asked curiously: "Besides 'it tastes a bit like a lazy dog ​​senior', do you have any last words to say?"

Ji Jue let go as if he was electrocuted.

Subconsciously, he raised his hands and surrendered, wanting to struggle a little longer before splitting his head with his strong hand.

Then, a basket was thrown into his arms, followed by bath towels, toothbrushes, soap, and shampoo. Finally, Ye Chun searched in the cabinet and found a bottle of shower gel.

"Here, I'll give you the same style, lime and citrus flavor..."

She pointed in the direction of the guest bathroom, "You're all sick, go and take a shower. I'll perform a caesarean section for you after you take a shower."

"OK."

Ji Jue nodded, as well-behaved as a chicken.

He nodded and bowed, picked up the bath basket, and ran away.

More than half an hour later, after taking a shower and changing clothes, Ji Jue sat in the teacher's study, waiting for the results with trepidation.

The only sound in the silence was the faint sound of turning pages.

It was not until a long time later that Professor Ye slowly raised his hand and took off his glasses. Instead of slapping the table angrily, he nodded slowly.

For a moment, Ji Jue couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

I almost broke out in cold sweat.

Although it was a joy to grow up, cramming in crammed classes day and night was a bit of a nightmare. Up to now, even he himself couldn't count how many papers and exam questions he had studied in this week. He was so obsessed with it.

How many papers and notes are there.

"In this case, it's almost at a passing level."

Ye Xian said slowly: "Let's make up the rest after the exam is over."

In an instant, Ji felt a cardiopulmonary arrest and his vision went dark.

I just feel like I have no love in life.

"Do you still...do you want to make up for it?"

Then, I heard Professor Ye's words: "According to this progress, after the craftsman exam is over, we can almost start -"

She paused, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said slowly:

"——Regarding the study of "The Elephant Sword"."

In the brief silence, Ji Jue's pupils glowed scarlet, and his saliva almost flowed out.

Instantly, I became extremely hungry and thirsty.

Make up, make up!

Make up for it!

Isn't it just a make-up lesson? I jumped up and spun around to make up the lessons!

At this moment, his mind was already occupied by the three words Professor Ye said.

Elephant Sword Chapter! Elephant Sword Chapter!! Elephant Sword Chapter!!!

It is different from the many basic theories of modern alchemy that have been taught to Ji Jue and the techniques and applications that Professor Ye has obtained from many craftsmen...

This is a unique skill that belongs to Teacher Ye Xian in the world today, and unlike the dissociation technique she developed on her own, it is an out-and-out secret of the Ye family!

Just by looking at the matrices of [Gan Jiang] and [Mo Xie], you can see the close connection between Ye's inheritance and the sword.

The book "Xiangjian Shuo" that Professor Ye threw to him before was just a simple explanation of the forms and concepts to get started. "Xiangjian Chapter" is the real core.

Although it is called the Xiangjian chapter, it actually includes two chapters, "Hanxiang" and "Shuojian".

The next part, "Talking about Swords", records the structure, analysis and blessing series of many famous swords from the Age of Chaos to decades ago, as well as their weaknesses, flaws, restraints, and destruction methods.

The previous chapter, "Han Xiang", is a summary of the many secrets of sword making by the Ye family over the past thousands of years.

Even though Ye Xian has opened his own path and no longer follows the direction of his predecessors, just looking at the dusty and rusty scraps in the warehouse that are still enough to hack to death thousands of thousands of people without knowing how to curl their blades,

Now you know the value of "The Elephant Sword".

Think again about the many lists of heavenly craftsmen in swords mentioned in "Xiang Jian Shuo".

What Juque Chunjun, Zhanlu fish intestines...

If I really can learn it, I might be able to have a fight with that Lao Deng from Kanemoto in the future, get revenge, and let him have a taste of my big treasure!

In an instant, Ji Jue's fighting spirit increased dramatically!

Roll! Roll! Roll! Roll! Roll!!!!

The eyes were so red that Ye Chun was scared.

I waited for him to burst out of the workshop with a maniacal laugh for a long time, and then I looked out in horror: "Wow, aunt, did you give him any more explosive materials? I'm afraid that when the association comes to do random inspections, the stimulants will be full of blood.

.”

"nothing."

Ye Xian calmly turned over a page of the newspaper: "I just plan to teach him "The Elephant Sword Chapter". I will see good things, and I won't make a fuss when I see random things outside."

"So fast?!"

Ye Chun was shocked, and immediately realized something was wrong: "Wait a minute, shouldn't you teach me this first?"

"..."

So Professor Ye closed the newspaper and gave him a death stare:

"Yeah, why?"

There is a fool here. He has the name of the head of the family on his head. His family education is profound and profound. He has been chased by a master to feed him since he was a child. As a result, he has not learned the family tradition. It is too embarrassing, but I won't say who it is.

The fool shrank his head with guilt, "Aunt, you know me... I really am not this material!"

Ye Xian sighed helplessly.

As the saying goes, mud cannot hold up a wall. If you force it to hold up, neither the mud nor the wall will be happy.

Even if the cow is forced to press its head without drinking water, if you press its head too many times, the cow will choke to death and your hands will become sore.

This torture cycle of 'Ye Chun, you are the head of the family!' and 'Auntie, you will regret it!' has happened countless times since Ye Chun was able to read.

Even if you are as stubborn as Ye Xian, you have to accept the reality that some people are born to be insulated from embers.

gave up.

Fortunately, there is always a path, and my fool was wandering around outside, and he was able to pick up an ember of the Chosen One by some strange combination of circumstances.

The hard work and inheritance of our ancestors will not be extinguished from now on.

"It's just that he has only studied for less than half a year..."

Ye Chun poked his head in again, curious: "Can you really pass the craftsman exam?"

"As you said, it's a craftsman exam, not a master's assessment."

Ye Xian replied nonchalantly: "No matter how reluctant Gustave is, as long as he still has eyes on his face, he will not think about going against reality. With his current ability, if he works hard, he can break goals like me."

It’s enough to be self-reliant, so what’s the possibility of not being able to survive?”

There is no suspense whether you pass or fail.

It's nothing more than ranking.

only……

"Send him a message and tell him——"

Ye Xian turned around and looked at the domestic idiot: "——If the ranking is too low, prepare to come back and take a few more ectoplasmic attack and defense classes."

When Ye Chun heard this, he nodded crazily.

Yes, yes, that’s right!

This kind of curly dog ​​will only make rice more expensive if it is left in the world, so it should be severely ravaged and beaten, and it should not be tortured to death!

Soon, Ye Chun poked his head in again: "Aunt, he asked how high the ranking is before it is considered low."

Under the afternoon sunshine, Ye Xian raised his head and thought about it.

"Except first."

She said, "It doesn't matter."
Chapter completed!