novelraw Chapter 1116: Admission Ticket
Chapter 1116: Admission Ticket
Inside the training room, the atmosphere was very quiet. Mu Jianling leaned against the lectern wall behind her, quietly listening to Ji You express her opinions.
Ji You slightly raised her head, looked at Teacher Mu Jianling, and said seriously, "The top 100 ranking at United University only concerns a few people. But the inter-school competition actually relates to every student, involves all ordinary students, whether those from the Combat Department or outside of it. And, unlike online virtual battles, this is an offline competition where you wield real weapons, a real showdown."
"The inter-school competition holds more significance for all students." Ji You continued, pursing her lips. Her expression and tone remained serious and earnest as she said, "Besides, isn’t the annual inter-school competition supposed to be held at a fixed time every year? The inter-school competition is normal."
Ji You genuinely didn’t find anything strange or unusual about it.
If something had to be deemed unusual, it had to be the sudden appearance of the top 100 ranking at United University.
This ranking is the sudden outlier. If something feels strange, it’s why this ranking suddenly appeared? Is it purely to let the top students from various military academies compete and strive for the top?
Mu Jianling silently listened to Ji You. During her speech, Mu Jianling did not interrupt, waiting until Ji You finished speaking. After waiting a moment and confirming Ji You had no more questions, Mu Jianling looked up at Ji You and softly said, "You’re not wrong; indeed, there’s no need for a United University ranking."
Ji You listened quietly, not rushing to ask questions.
Mu Jianling said, "This list has another purpose."
Ji You was stunned: "What purpose?"
Mu Jianling’s eyes, as deep as a pool, quietly gazed into Ji You’s eyes and said, "This United University ranking is an entry ticket. Each person on the list has a ticket."
Although she had inexplicably gotten some ticket, Ji You was becoming more confused and hurriedly asked, "Teacher, can’t you just tell me everything at once?"
Mu Jianling cast a sidelong glance at Ji You and said somewhat capriciously, "I can’t. I like watching you eagerly want to know but can’t do anything about it."
Ji You: "..."
Mu Jianling put away the teasing and said sternly, "As for what kind of entry ticket it specifically is, I can only tell you it’s both precious and dangerous."
Ji You pulled at her hair fiercely: "Teacher, can I leave now? I really can’t listen to you. This habit of speaking halfway is too... too much for someone ordinary like me to handle."
"Goodbye."
Ji You turned and walked away.
Mu Jianling didn’t utter a sound, just quietly watched Ji You, waiting for her to turn back around.
Sure enough.
In less than a second, Ji You flashed back and approached Mu Jianling with a flattering smile, asking, "Teacher, does your shoulder feel sore? Can I give you a massage?"
Mu Jianling coldly shook her head in refusal.
Then.
Mu Jianling said, "This year’s inter-school competition is different from previous ones. Previously, all four grades participated according to their grade level, but this year only second-year students will compete."
"What?" Ji You furrowed her brows and asked, "Aren’t the other grades competing?"
Mu Jianling said, "They are."
Ji You: "..."
Ji You couldn’t hold it in any longer and complained: "Then what you said earlier is just nonsense?"
Mu Jianling dangerously said, "Nonsense?"
"No, no, no..." Instantly, Ji You’s tone was exceedingly flattering, and her behavior was extraordinarily exaggerated. Then she said, "No matter what you say, even if it’s nonsense, it’s beneficial nonsense."
Mu Jianling’s mouth twitched but didn’t waste more time on the subject. She briefly explained, "The other grades’ competitions will go on as usual, but only the second-year students’ competition is important."
Ji You mumbled quietly, "Because it’s not important, you basically just said it didn’t exist? Made me think the other grades’ offline competitions were really gone."
Mu Jianling hummed, "A group of kids playing house, of what use is that? It’s useless. Thus, in my eyes, it’s as if it doesn’t exist."
Ji You: "..."
Although it was a bit speechless, Teacher Mu leaving her alone surely wasn’t to waste her time. Ji You thought for a moment and asked, "Is the second-year competition to select a certain kind of talent?"
Hearing this, Mu Jianling looked at Ji You with a slight surprise and nodded, "Indeed, they aim to find useful people."
Ji You didn’t interrupt.
Mu Jianling continued, "The entry ticket I mentioned earlier, there are only 100. The number is slightly small, so we need to add some more slots."
Ji You: "???"
Increasing slots, logically speaking, should mean adding stronger participants, right? Aren’t the third and fourth-year students stronger than the second-year? Why only second-year students?
Mu Jianling said indifferently, "I know what you’re puzzled about; the place we need to go to is very special, with entry restrictions. The strength of the third and fourth-years exceeds the set limits and isn’t suitable. First-years are too inexperienced, many haven’t even gotten a Basic Mecha Driver’s License, so they’re not in consideration. Overall, the second-years are just right, neither too strong nor too weak."
Mu Jianling continued, "The top 50 from this inter-school competition will all receive an entry ticket."
Top 50...
And within the same grade... It doesn’t seem too hard. Ji You immediately felt a bit smug and said, "For a strong talent like me, I’ll surely be in first place. Just the top 50, I could do it with my eyes closed."
Mu Jianling glanced at Ji You sideways and said, "Oh? Very strong, are you? Can our school get 5 entry tickets this time?"
Ji You’s smile collapsed: "Teacher... you shouldn’t ask me; you should ask Jiaojiao and the others. No matter how strong I am, I can only get one entry ticket. Oh, right, Teacher, I already have one entry ticket for ranking 100 at United University, so if I also make it to the top 50 in the inter-school competition, can I get two entry tickets?"
Mu Jianling coldly shook her head, "No. Each person is limited to one."
Ji You opened her mouth: "Then... then doesn’t fighting for another entry ticket in the inter-school competition not make sense? I already have one."
Mu Jianling snorted coldly, "Are you sure you can always remain in the top 100? Just a friendly reminder, if you drop out of the rankings, your previously obtained slot will be immediately voided, meaning your entry ticket will fly away."
Ji You opened her mouth: "Do you have to be so heartless?"
Mu Jianling coldly glanced at Ji You and said, "You can try and see if it’s that heartless."
Ji You: "..."
Forget it.
Only a fool would try.