"Escape from the Horror Campus"

Chapter 8:Entrance Examination!?

"You mean, we unite together?" Li Shuangmu smiled.

"Indeed. That's correct. Unity is strength," Wang Ning pushed his glasses and said. "Therefore, if possible, solidarity is always preferable. Regardless of whatever may happen in the future, there's always a backup."

"Yes, I agree. What about you guys?" Li Shuangmu asked.

"I'm in," Wei Ming said.

"Count me in as well," Chu Tian added.

"Well then, our temporary team is established. So, Wei Ming, tell us about your special skill. Although we may not be completely open with each other, sincere cooperation is essential," Li Shuangmu said.

Scratching his head, Wei Ming said, "Actually... it's hard to describe. Just don't laugh, alright?"

"We won't laugh, promise."

"It's... called 'Tough Hide.' The effect is to reduce general damage by 20% and reflect 10% of the damage back to the attacker."

"This..."

"You guys said you wouldn't laugh, right?"

The corner of Wang Ning's mouth twitched a few times. "I didn't laugh, did I? I just wanted to say, you're a natural tank."

"...Forget it!"

Not only were the four of them quietly discussing, but other students were also chatting in groups of two or three. Some were jubilant with high attributes and excellent skills, while others wore gloomy expressions. Of course, there were also some who remained indifferent, showing no signs of emotion.

Meanwhile, two rivals started to argue, "Zhang Yaozong, you wait! If I catch an opportunity, I'll send you flying with my 'Barbaric Charge'!"

"Du Fang, don't get too cocky. Do you think my Wing Chun is just for show? When you face my Inch Punch, who lives and who dies is still uncertain!"

As the two seemed poised to fight, the teaching assistant Xiong Ba finally stepped forward from the podium, saying, "Quiet! You two, sit down! If you want to fight, you won't have to wait long. Even if you don't want to fight, you won't have a choice! Now, rookies, get back to your seats immediately!"

Witnessing his sternness and ruthlessness, no one dared to defy him.

"Alright. You've all learned about your respective attributes. Now, let's move on to the next item, the entrance examination," Ji Wen said. "Don't make me despise your intelligence. If you think failing the entrance examination will allow you to leave this university, then you're too naive. Frankly, the entrance examination is merely a gift from the principal to you rookies. There, you can earn your first income, which is crucial for your future development. That's all."

The individuals who were previously lost in reverie over the words "entrance examination" suddenly froze in place.

Xiong Ba sneered, inwardly musing, "How I once imagined things to be, poor souls..." Then he spoke aloud, "Let me remind you, if you carry certain valuables, such as gold, silver, jewelry, or currency, you can exchange them for 'study points.' And if by chance you possess currency from the Celestial Empire, then congratulations, you are about to receive a substantial income."

"May I ask... senior, what can we do with study points?" A timid girl inquired softly, batting her large eyes while subtly emphasizing her ample bosom.

The otaku glanced at her disdainfully, "Hmph," he scoffed, "Big-chested but brainless. That's the assessment from this seasoned otaku. Furthermore, don't think you can manipulate me just because you have some looks. I've toyed with far prettier ones than you, not to mention numerous scripted beauties. You'd better take it easy. And, I have no interest in non-virgins. Haven't you seen the description on the attribute panel? 'Equivalent to currency,' do you understand what 'currency' means? It's money! Don't you have any? Just sell yourself to someone if you're short."

The girl with the ample bosom turned pale, her head almost sinking into the desk drawer.

Ji Wen frowned and said, "Can't you behave?"

"Hmph! I hate these flirtatious women the most..." Hatred gleamed deep in the otaku's eyes.

Xiong Ba shook his head, ignoring the otaku, and continued, "I can use my authority as a teaching assistant to open the exchange menu for you. Prices for exchanges under 200 study points will be displayed." With that, he waved his hand, and a holographic screen appeared above each desk. "The university will automatically filter out exchangeable items for you rookies. It's advisable to choose items recommended by the university."

While Xiong Ba might be ruthless, compared to the other two teaching assistants, he was quite diligent.

"There are four main categories of exchange items: equipment, lineage, legendary, and auxiliary. Equipment includes both cold and hot weapons. Lineage allows you to exchange for various magical lineage abilities, such as Spider-Man lineage, werewolf lineage, etc., which can greatly transform your body. However, this category is currently beyond your means. Legendary items and abilities are only available through legendary tales, such as cultivation methods, if you have the money. Auxiliary items include medicines, bullets, materials, and other items. Many things are not cheap, despite the 80% discount you enjoy, so consider carefully before exchanging."

"Now, you have ten minutes to prepare." With that, Xiong Ba leaned against the lectern, calmly observing the classroom.

"Hey! Classmate, do you have any money? Can you lend me 5000 yuan?"

"Lend you? I don't even have enough for myself. Ah, I'm so glad I didn't listen to my dad and deposit all my money in the bank, or I'd be in trouble now..." This person chuckled and tapped at the void triumphantly. "I want an AK47!"

In the next moment, glimmers of light appeared on his desk, converging to form the shape of an AK47. When the light dissipated, a brand new AK47 lay on the desk.

"Good heavens! It's so amazing! Is... is it a toy?"

"Rat-a-tat!" The AK47 spat out a string of fire, bullets piercing into the ceiling directly.

"Ah! It's... it's a real gun!" The person's face was filled with shock, then, in the next moment, his eyes gleamed with excitement. He picked up the AK47, unable to contain his thrill. "It's... it's real... a gun! Haha, I finally have a gun!"

"i***t! Be quiet!" Xiong Ba shouted.

"Huh?! Oh..." Suddenly, the guy jumped up, speaking loudly, "I... I have a gun! Who do you think I'm afraid of?! Haha, I've had my eye on you for a long time. From childhood to adulthood, no one dared to mess with me. Who do you think you are? Now that I have a gun, I'm not afraid of anyone!"

At this moment, several others followed suit, exchanging for AK47s, Desert Eagles, M16s, M4 rifles, and the like, standing proudly with their guns held high.

Evidently, their courage swelled instantly with guns in hand. They no longer regarded those three teaching assistants with any significance. What strength do you boast of? I wield a gun, and no matter how mighty you may be, one shot from me and you'll tumble! Though they might not have the audacity to actually pull the trigger and take a life, fueled by the presence of firearms, they still sought to vent their dissatisfaction towards the three assistants.

How could they, who have always been pampered, endure being berated and insulted by three assistants?

The three assistants exchanged glances once again.

Ji Wen remarked, "I cannot comprehend why we encounter so many imbeciles."

The otaku chimed in, "I finally understand; they are all feeble-minded."

Xiong Ba, with a troubled expression, tapped his head and expressed, "I truly wish to snap their necks, then crack open their skulls to discern the thoughts dwelling within."

"However, on another note," the otaku chuckled, "It seems I was once like them last year. Haha, rookies will always be rookies. Do you recall what happened to me afterward?"

Xiong Ba recalled, "Of course, I remember. In the 'entrance examination' scenario 'Galaxy Squad,' you were thrown into the wormhole by the then teaching assistant, Senior Chong Ming, and had your brain sucked dry by brainworms. That time, due to the permanent damage to your brain, the 'Principal' deducted a full 20 years from your lifespan. I wonder if you've made a recovery."

The otaku seemed to find it the most hilarious joke in the world. He bent over with laughter, tears streaming down his face. "Hahaha," he laughed, "Exactly. You reminded me! That feeling was truly splendid. That large, grotesque brainworm was right in front of me, its straw-like mouthpiece puncturing my skull in an instant, then sucking my brain matter like sipping on a cola. I could even sense my head becoming lighter. That sensation was truly marvelous. Hahaha."

He laughed like a madman, his laughter echoing through the vast emptiness of the classroom.

The three teaching assistants conversed as if no one else existed, paying no heed to the pale faces and trembling lips of the students. Those who had bravely challenged the assistants with guns in hand now sat down weakly.

"They are a bunch of lunatics!!"

Even if what they said might not be true, no one dared to act recklessly with a gun in hand anymore. Faced with a group of lunatics, they truly felt intimidated.

"You have five minutes to prepare," Xiong Ba reminded.

Upon hearing this, Chu Tian immediately regained his focus, gritted his teeth, and finally exchanged 15,000 yuan of the Republic's currency for 150 learning points. However, when he saw the items on the screen, his mind went blank, unsure of what to exchange for. Although there was a "recommended" section on the screen, as an ordinary person, he instinctively hesitated to touch the firearms and weapons displayed there.

Wang Ning and Li Shuangmu, who had already completed their exchanges, came over. Wang Ning asked, "Why aren't you exchanging? Don't you have enough money? I have some, I can lend you some."

Chu Tian thanked him and said, "I don't know what to exchange for."

Li Shuangmu said, "Isn't there a recommendation section? "

Chu Tian smiled bitterly and said, "Even if you tell me, I wouldn't know how to use it."

Shaking his head, Li Shuangmu said, "Time is running out, exchange first and decide later. Based on their conversation, something dangerous might happen later. So, you should exchange for a Type 54 pistol with a silencer, costing 25 points. Then exchange for ten magazines, 20 points. After that, exchange for an alloy steel knife, 10 points. A Swiss Army knife, 5 points. A backpack, 10 points. A full set of special forces combat gear, tactical vest, tactical flashlight, etc., totaling 20 points. Hemostatic drugs, antibiotics, etc., about 10 points should be enough. After the discount, it will add up to about 80 learning points."

"Okay," since Chu Tian didn't understand anyway, he followed Li Shuangmu's instructions one by one. When he saw the neatly arranged pile of items on the table, Chu Tian couldn't help but sigh, "What kind of place is this?"

"A very magical place," Wang Ning smiled, "By the way, do you have any surplus points? If so, it's best to exchange for some bullets to deal with spirits. I always feel like we might need them."

Chu Tian had 70 points left, but he didn't want to use them all. Although he didn't know much about this aspect, he knew that "saving money is making money," so he said, "No, I only prepared 9,000 yuan to pay tuition fees, which is just enough now."

"Okay," Wang Ning and Li Shuangmu could also see that he wasn't wealthy.

Curiously, Chu Tian asked, "It seems like you guys know quite a bit?"

Wang Ning chuckled and said, "It's nothing, just attended a few wilderness survival classes." Li Shuangmu said, "About the same here. Strict demands from family elders and more exposure lead to more understanding." Saying this, he caressed the silver-white wild pistol in his hand. Even though Chu Tian didn't understand guns, he could tell that it was a Desert Eagle, a powerful firearm with significant recoil that ordinary people couldn't handle.

"All right, time's up!"

The three assistants stood up. Ji Wen said, "Now, let's proceed with the grouping. It's up to you to choose which one of us three you want to follow. I advise you not to let your preferences determine your choice, as it concerns your life."

"I am a second-year water-based supernatural enhancer. If you follow me, I can guide you in some supernatural knowledge. At the same time, I have some insights into firearms usage," Ji Wen said.

Xiong Ba said, "I am a second-year werewolf bloodline enhancer. I have a better understanding of bloodlines."

The otaku took out a slender black stick and said, "I am a second-year dark wizard enhancer." The wand in his hand flipped, surrounded by dark energy.

Ji Wen continued, "Choosing whom you follow does not determine the direction of your future enhancement. How to enhance is entirely up to you. Well, the theoretical class ends here. Next is the practical class. When I say 'class starts,' you say 'assistant is good.'"

"Class starts!!"

"Assistant is good!!"

The entrance examination is about to begin...