After switching jobs to Navelette, the school beauty turns out to be Funina!

At this moment, Ye Hongyu was scrutinizing Jiang Chen with a critical gaze.

The information shows that this kid is a freshman who has been enrolled for less than a month, and his profession is an A-level water-type mutant. But...

"Jiang Chen, do you know what we found in the exploration report of the Howling Waters?"

Ye Hongyu spoke, her voice cold and sharp, carrying a murderous aura from someone who had been through many battles.

Jiang Chen put down his bowl, looking completely bewildered.

"What did they find? Could there be some crocodiles that escaped?"

"No." Ye Hongyu stared into his eyes.

"We discovered that the water element concentration in that secret realm dropped by a full 80% in just ten minutes. Moreover, the originally highly toxic swamp has turned into a freshwater lake with a purity comparable to a national first-class water source."

"What's even more interesting is that we extracted extremely terrifying high-pressure impact marks from the scene. The destructive power was at least equivalent to a forbidden spell cast by a level 50 water archmage."

Ye Hongyu leaned forward, exuding a strong sense of pressure.

"Jiang Chen, can you explain why all these traces point to you being present at the time?"

Xia Qingyu, standing beside him, nervously gripped the hem of her clothes. She was about to speak up to explain for Jiang Chen when Jiang Chen stopped her hand.

Jiang Chen slowly wiped his mouth, looked at Ye Hongyu, and smiled.

"Commander Ye, I don't understand what you're saying." Jiang Chen shrugged.

"I'm just a freshman in Class A. Even if I had the will, I don't have the ability. A level 50 Archmage? You flatter me too much."

"As for the water becoming clearer..." Jiang Chen blinked.

"Perhaps it was because those members of the Eternal Night Order committed so many evils that the heavens couldn't stand it anymore and sent down a divine rain to wash them away? I was just lucky to have brought an umbrella."

Ye Hongyu frowned.

Divine rain?

Do you think you can fool a three-year-old with this nonsense?

The problem is that, logically and statistically, Jiang Chen's statement is flawless.

It's impossible for a newbie below level 20 to unleash a forbidden spell of that level. Unless... he concealed his class information, or used some kind of one-time-use god-level item.

"Jiang Chen, let's not beat around the bush." ​​Ye Hongyu took a deep breath, her tone softening slightly.

"The country has always protected and given preferential treatment to potential geniuses. If you really possess that kind of power or have mastered some special means, we will not only not investigate you, but will also provide you with the highest level of resource support."

"Even..." she paused, extending an olive branch.

"We can specially recruit you into the Dragon Group reserve force, where you will enjoy the benefits of a major."

Dragon Group!

Xia Qingyu couldn't help but gasp.

That's China's top special forces unit; every member is a national trump card! Even being a reserve member is an honor that countless professionals dream of!

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow when he heard those two words.

Dragon Group?

What a coincidence, my profession also has the word "dragon" in it. But I'm a real dragon, while yours... I guess you're at most in the lizard group?

"I appreciate Commander Ye's kindness," Jiang Chen shook his head, declining decisively.

"But I'm used to being a carefree person and can't stand the rules in the military. Besides..."

He glanced at Xia Qingyu beside him, and his eyes softened instantly.

"Right now, all I want to do is focus on my studies and help my partner finish their education. As for important matters like defending the country, I can think about that after I graduate."

Ye Hongyu was stunned.

You refused?

This is an invitation from the Dragon Group! An opportunity that countless people would kill for, and this kid actually refused it just to accompany his girlfriend to school?

"Are you serious?" Ye Hongyu asked, unwilling to give up.

"Do you know what this means? It means you've given up a golden path!"

"The Path to Heaven?" Jiang Chen chuckled, a hint of unspeakable arrogance in his smile.

"Commander Ye, you have to walk your own path. No matter how wide someone else's path is, it's still theirs. As for me..."

He pointed to the ceiling, or rather, to the more distant sky.

"My path is in heaven. It is a path you cannot cultivate."

Ye Hongyu looked at the young man before her. At this moment, the invisible pressure she had felt had reversed!

Even though I'm the one interrogating him, why do I feel like I'm looking up at a king?

After a long silence, Ye Hongyu stood up and gave a standard military salute.

"Okay. Since you have your own plans, I won't force you. However..." She took out a black business card and placed it on the table.

"If you change your mind, or encounter problems you can't solve, feel free to call this number. The country's doors are always open for you."

After saying that, she turned and left, decisively and cleanly.

Only after the door closed did Xia Qingyu let out a long sigh of relief, collapsing onto the sofa like a deflated balloon.

"That scared me to death... That woman had such a strong presence!" Xia Qingyu patted her chest.

"Jiang Chen, you actually rejected the Dragon Group? Do you even know what an honor that is?!"

"Honor?" Jiang Chen picked up the business card, glanced at it, and casually put it in his pocket.

"What's the use of that empty reputation? It's more worthwhile to spend more time with you having barbecue."

Xia Qingyu blushed, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart, but she still let out a soft hum.

"Who wants you to keep me company! All you do is talk nonsense!"

"Oh, right." Jiang Chen suddenly remembered something.

"That soup... we probably don't need to drink it, right?"

"No!" Xia Qingyu immediately sat up straight and picked up the bowl.

"There's still half a bowl left! Don't waste it! This is the culmination of three hours of hard work!"

Jiang Chen: "..."

Looking at the dark soup base, Jiang Chen suddenly felt that facing Ye Hongyu, a level 45 powerhouse, wasn't so scary after all.

……

The next day, at the Imperial Capital Academy.

Although Jiang Chen declined the Dragon Group's invitation, news of his "solo completion of an S-rank mission and obtaining an SSS rating" still spread like wildfire.

In no time, his reputation in the academy surpassed that of all the senior students, making him the undisputed "King of Newcomers".

As he walked down the street, people greeted him everywhere.

Good morning, Jiang Shen!

"Brother Jiang, is that your girlfriend? She's so beautiful!"

"Jiang Shen, I'd like to join your leg accessory group. Do you still need that... floor cleaner?"

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded in greeting, while inwardly complaining: These people are getting more and more outrageous.

Today we have an important open class – “Element Theory and Practical Application”, taught by Vice Principal Liu Ruyan.

The huge lecture hall was packed to capacity, with people even crowding the aisles.

Jiang Chen and Xia Qingyu arrived a little early and managed to snag a "feng shui treasure spot" by the window in the back row.

"Alright, students, quiet down."

Liu Ruyan, dressed in a fitted business suit, stood on the podium, her mature and intellectual aura making countless boys swallow hard.

"Today we'll talk about the morphological changes of elements." Liu Ruyan conjured a ball of flame in her hand, casually transforming it into various shapes.

"As we all know, elements are inanimate, but human thought is dynamic. A skilled mage must not only learn to cast spells, but also..."