You call this a healer?

Old Lu, the incinerator worker, sat on the exposed roots of a large maple tree, smoking a cheap cigarette. His gaze darted between Ye Chen and the direction of the boys' dormitory, his old eyes filled with anticipation.

Lin Ya, standing nearby, found it amusing and asked, "Old Lu, you're so old, are you really interested in this kind of thing?"

Old Lu squinted: "What I'm seeing is my lost youth!"

A boy nearby couldn't help but say, "Master Lu, we're all on the same side, don't do this."

Old Lu grinned: "Alright, I'll hold onto my entire month's salary!"

A group of students looked over and asked, "Who did you bet on?"

Old Lu's old face revealed a profound and unfathomable expression: "Zhou Ming! During this time, with only the profession of a low-level healer, he has done many impossible things, even daring to challenge a genius mage like Ye Chen. He is definitely a talent! Therefore, I'm betting on Ye Chen!"

A sophomore gave a thumbs up: "Haha, Mr. Lü has insight, but you'd better analyze it for me. I've already prepared the money, but I'm still a bit hesitant."

Old Lu rolled up his sleeves and took a deep drag of his carcinogenic cigarette: "First of all, there is no doubt that Zhou Ming is a bit of a genius. He has indeed done things that ordinary people cannot do during this period of time. However, there are hundreds or thousands of professions of order-keepers in this world. Every once in a while, some special people will emerge and cause some trouble with low-level professions!"

But as they grow and their level and attributes as Orderers increase, they eventually become just like everyone else!

The lawyers are different. For decades, the lawyers have always been like the flag at the gate of the State Council. They may have fallen, but they have always firmly sat at the top of the order among all the officials!

Of course, this is an emotional perspective; let's analyze it from the perspective of facts and data.

You've all seen the replay video of Zhou Ming's last battle in the mangrove forest, right? From my professional perspective, and considering the combat power and class characteristics of Assassin Axi and Mage Chestnut, who couldn't break through his defenses...

Zhou Ming's defense was around 25 back then. Now, half a month later, he has advanced to a Level 2 Healer. I estimate his defense is between 50 and 60. That's already giving him a high score, right?

After receiving affirmative nods from the students around him, he continued, "Ye Chen, a lightning-type mage with the talent attribute [Lightning Origin Ruins], is a genius among geniuses. Although he hasn't fought anyone since the start of the semester, according to rumors, he has given up the five major attributes and is focusing on cultivating his spiritual power, specializing in attack power!"

As expected, his spiritual power value was already around 55. However, the day before yesterday, the Ye family spent a lot of resources to help him purchase a top-grade Thunder Gathering Pill from the largest alchemist hall in the inner city!

This medicinal pill has probably already been digested, and his spiritual power value is now likely around 65!

In addition, his lightning attribute means there is no such thing as attribute weakness, making him extremely explosive and aggressive, with combat power off the charts!

Considering everything, I can't find any reason why he couldn't break through Zhou Ming's defenses!

A senior female student exclaimed in shock: "Brother Lu, is this information reliable?"

Old Lu made an OK sign: "Okay!"

"Wow, that's professional!"

A large group of students who were initially undecided rushed to the back, where seven senior students were setting up a betting pool!

Lin Ya was overjoyed upon hearing this. She turned and strode towards a large group of girls, one of whom was Zhong Xiu, the one who had said, "You knocked my ring off." Her delicate face was now full of worry as she was the first to greet her.

"Aya, what did Master Lü say? Right now, Zhou Ming is at 3 to 1, and Ye Chen is at 2 to 1. Zhou Ming is getting more votes, and I'm a little scared."

Lin Ya smiled smugly: "It's a sure thing, Master Lü is betting on Ye Chen too!"

Zhong Xiu was still a little worried: "Is it reliable? I've put all my allowance into this bet. Whether I'll be a rich lady for the rest of the semester or starve depends entirely on this!"

Lin Ya laughed and said, "Master Lü is notorious for his gambling. In the last five years, he analyzed the results of ten battles in the mangrove forest, winning eight out of ten, with two of them ending in a draw. He's known as the 'Eastern Gambling God, Buffalo'!"

Zhong Xiu was relieved: "That's good!"

A girl behind me suddenly said, "Actually, the wind has always been blowing in Ye Chen's favor. Zhou Ming's high support is just a smokescreen. It's a setup by those senior students!"

Lin Ya and Zhong Xiu exchanged a smile: "Just a little trick, let the bullets fly a bit longer!"

……

On the highest hillside.

Vice Principal Wang used a small pink comb to neatly groom the few remaining strands of hair on his head. He glanced at the students swarming below to place their bets and said coldly, "Openly gambling on campus, is this what a school should be like? It's a complete violation of school rules and regulations. What do you all think?"

Teacher Song Wugong's square face showed no emotion: "I bet on Ye Chen! Ten years' salary!"

The phrase "ten years' salary" was emphasized.

Liu Qiqi was somewhat surprised: "Isn't this a bit too high? I also bet on Ye Chen, three years' salary!"

Vice Principal Wang breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, I also bet on Ye Chen!"

Qin Moyu's alluring face darkened slightly, her voice icy: "My students, are they really that unworthy of your attention?"

Liu Qiqi said, "Teacher Moyu, you don't need to be so emotional. Although I support Zhou Ming, who would turn down money?"

Qin Moyu sneered: "You're just being discriminatory. Even though Zhou Ming performed exceptionally well, you still look down on healers!"

"This has nothing to do with occupational discrimination!"

Vice Principal Wang sighed, "I understand how you feel, but Ye Chen's spiritual power value broke through 70 yesterday!"

Qin Moyu's expression changed. She understood all too well what this meant: a lightning-type "mage" with 70 points of heaven-defying spiritual power, lightning-type conductivity, and the added boost from skills, could break through defenses of the same or even slightly higher level.

Despite having some secrets, Zhou Ming doesn't have many resources, especially in terms of nutrient solutions and medicinal pills. He has almost none. Even if he were incredibly powerful, his current defense would only be between 50 and 60. No, even if both were at 70, he would still be no match for him!

Liu Qiqi blinked: "So, Mo Yu, how much did you bet?"

Qin Moyu's breathing trembled slightly as she gritted her teeth: "I'm going all in! All my savings, including the money I was saving to buy a house in the inner city, are on Zhou Ming! I've symbolically bet one yuan on Ye Chen!"

She recalled Zhou Ming's solemn vows that day.

Then she recalled how, the night before last, she had used a secret technique to infiltrate the boys' dormitory and check Ye Chen's spiritual power value, which was only 40.

I couldn't help but curse, "Shameless!"

A meaningful smile appeared on Song Wugong's usually stern face. He coughed lightly and pointed to the arena: "It's time to begin!"

Liu Qiqi pointed towards the gate: "Zhou Ming is here!"

……

Zhou Ming was walking step by step from the direction of the school gate. The Su family did not chase him home. He had breakfast with his grandmother and mother that morning. After a detailed talk, his grandmother's words put him at ease.

This is the base area, not a wasteland. The relationship between Mother Zhou Ying and Councilor Su is very complicated. If something happens to the family, Su's political enemies in the State Council will definitely target the Su family immediately and try to drag them down with them. The Su family will not only not harm them, but will also provide them with some protection.

The Chen family shouldn't let their children's conflicts affect their family. Do they really think that all those important figures in the inner city are just sitting around doing nothing?

Therefore, their safety is not a problem.

Zhou Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief, having just considered his two major professional attributes.

The "Godslayer" has unlocked a new skill, the [Taiyi Profound Spirit Halberd Technique] from that "Halberd Cultivator" youth.

The profession of "healer" remains unchanged.

However, his defense is currently 89.

Last night, the three actors and the young "halberd cultivator" used all their "attributeless power" to increase their defense at 1 AM!

He looked at the thronging crowd and the countless scrutinizing gazes ahead, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

They've all arrived!

Open up!