Musclebound Necromancer?! Are You Kidding Me?

Chapter 63 – The college entrance examination is approaching

Zhou Hao, burning with rage, swung his sword at Qiao Yu. Although Qiao Yu no longer had the Yin-Yang Conversion boost, his attack power was still 572 points, more than enough to handle Zhou Hao.

"It's laughable that you accuse me of being the murderer when you were the ones who ambushed and tried to rob me first," Qiao Yu scoffed at Zhou Hao's anger.

Facing Zhou Hao's attack, Qiao Yu didn't dodge or evade; he took the blow head-on with his body. For every slash Zhou Hao landed, Qiao Yu retaliated with a punch. After a few solid hits, Zhou Hao's health dropped to zero.

Zhou Hao closed his eyes in unwillingness. He and his two brothers had always worked well together, even overpowering stronger players with their combo moves. Why didn't it work on this kid?

With lingering doubts, Zhou Hao's body disintegrated into starlight and vanished, clearly respawning back at the Novice Village.

Qiao Yu picked up the gear dropped by Zhou Hao and Zhou Yuan, most of which was junk he didn't care for. The only valuable item was Zhou Yuan's pair of short blades, a C-grade equipment, but unfortunately, only usable by the Assassin class. Qiao Yu tossed everything into his storage space.

He then approached the last remaining Zhou Xiang, whose face was ashen, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

"Hero! Brave man! Big brother! We were wrong, we shouldn't have targeted you. Please, spare me, let me go!" Zhou Xiang pleaded, kneeling and kowtowing.

The three brothers had worked hard for years to achieve their current status. If they all died here, their years of effort would be in vain.

Ignoring Zhou Xiang, Qiao Yu took out an incense burner from his storage space. It was borrowed from Xue Jinlong, reputed to be particularly effective. Qiao Yu respectfully inserted three sticks of incense and prayed.

As Zhou Xiang wondered what Qiao Yu was doing, a firm fist grew larger in his vision.

Bang!

The frail body of a Cursed Mage like Zhou Xiang couldn't withstand even a single punch from Qiao Yu and he died instantly.

Looking at the equipment scattered around Zhou Xiang, Qiao Yu rummaged through it and finally found what he was looking for!

"Damn! It really dropped. Teacher Xue, your incense burner is truly magical!" Qiao Yu exclaimed, excitedly kissing the incense burner.

A skill book appeared in his hand.

[A-grade Skill Book]: Yin-Yang Conversion

Effect: During Yin-Yang Conversion, player defense decreases by 100%, attack power increases by 100%, lasts for ten seconds.

(Current status: Unusable).

Qiao Yu: "..."

"How could I forget that I have zero Intelligence... Looks like I'll have to see if Yang Xiangdi can learn it."

Disappointed, Qiao Yu put the skill book away. To use an A-grade skill book, both Spirit and Intelligence need to be at least 100, which his Necromancer class with both stats at zero couldn't achieve anytime soon.

However, obtaining an A-grade skill book and a C-grade item from the three brothers was still a great haul. Even if Qiao Yu couldn't use them, he could trade them with other players for gear he could use.

Qiao Yu returned to Yao Guang's Soul Core, finally undisturbed. He retrieved two metal rings from the Soul Core.

"Did this really drop?"

[Yao Guang Knuckle Dusters]:

Grade: C

Effect: Increases critical hit chance by 30%.

Class Restriction: None

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"Hiss, this thing is pretty sweet."

Qiao Yu took a sharp breath; with his attack power, a critical hit could take down even a Siberian tiger with one punch. Even Wu Song would have to respectfully call him 'big brother' upon seeing Qiao Yu wearing the knuckle dusters.

After tallying his loot, Qiao Yu set off again towards the Empress Tower.

Meanwhile, the Fourth High School in the real world was in an uproar.

"What? You mean Qiao Yu hasn't returned yet?" Xue Jinlong exclaimed, eyes wide with shock.

"This is ridiculous! At a time like this, he's still running dungeons! Doesn't he know the College Entrance Examination is about to start?"

"Uh... maybe Brother Yu ran into some trouble?" Yang Xiangdi said sheepishly.

By now, the students from all four high schools in Su City had gathered, all aiming for the same goal: the College Entrance Examination! The top scorer!

"And you guys! Why didn't you persuade him to come back when you saw him? What could be more important than the College Entrance Examination? If he doesn't attend after registering, he'll be blacklisted as untrustworthy!"

Being blacklisted would ruin Qiao Yu's life, and Xue Jinlong was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

At this moment, a gentle hand comforted Xue Jinlong.

Shi Mei spoke softly.

"Teacher Xue, how about this: you take the students over first. According to the schedule, the First High School enters last."

"I happen to know a teacher from the First High School. Maybe Qiao Yu can join them?"

Xue Jinlong reluctantly nodded.

"Teacher Shi, I really don't know how to thank you! My student has caused you trouble! By the way, how do you know a teacher from the First High School?"

Xue Jinlong was puzzled. As far as he remembered, Shi Mei had only been working in Su City for less than six months. How could she know someone from the First High School?

"Don't worry, you'll find out soon."

Shi Mei smiled mysteriously and walked toward the First High School's group.

From a distance, Xue Jinlong and the others watched as Shi Mei pulled aside a male teacher from the First High School, whispering something to him.

The male teacher's face lit up as if he'd won the lottery, his joy evident as he gestured animatedly.

"Wow, what's that male teacher saying?" Xue Jinlong smacked his lips.

"Ma'am, you don't want your student to miss the College Entrance Examination, do you?" Yang Xiangdi said seriously.

Hmm?

Xue Jinlong paused, why did that sound so familiar?

Smack!

The next second, Xue Jinlong's palm landed on the back of Yang Xiangdi's head.

"You're young, learn something good! Stop watching all that nonsense that's bad for your health!"

Yang Xiangdi rubbed his head in grievance.

"Teacher Xue, don't you also read Bai Jie?"

Xue Jinlong's eyes widened.

"That's different! I read those to improve my literary skills! I view them with a learning perspective!"

"Old pervert is old pervert, stop pretending!" Yang Xiangdi muttered under his breath.

"Hmm? What did you say?" Xue Jinlong raised his hand again.

"I said! Teacher Xue, you're right! I should learn from you!" Yang Xiangdi quickly said.

"Alright! It's settled. When Qiao Yu returns, he can enter the exam hall with the First High School students."

Shi Mei returned happily.

"Teacher Shi Mei, thank you so much! I don't know how to thank you! You've given my student Qiao Yu a second chance at life!"

Xue Jinlong seized the opportunity to hold Shi Mei's hand.

"Teacher Xue, no need to thank me, it's all for the students!" Shi Mei blushed, lowering her head shyly.

Watching the affectionate exchange between Xue Jinlong and Shi Mei, Yang Xiangdi said quietly.

"Isn't it possible that Brother Yu won't even make it in time for the First High School's batch?"

Shi Mei, Xue Jinlong: "..."