Don't mess with that necromancer; his summoned creatures level up on their own!

Outside the Trial Tower, the massive teleportation beam slowly dissipated.

Lu Zhixing appeared in the center of the square, still looking listless, even his walk was slow as if he had just woken up.

He covered his mouth and yawned, his eyes slightly red.

The crowd erupted in chaos.

"He's out! Young Master Lu is out!"

"Is this the tough guy who cleared the 30th floor? Why does he look... like he just woke up?"

The tall, thin examinee next to him chuckled and patted him on the shoulder.

"What do you know? This is called the relaxation of a strong person! Look at the candidates who came out before."

They were all in a terrible state, their clothes torn, their hair disheveled, and they were panting like dogs.

Look at Young Master Lu again! His clothes are perfectly pressed, his hair is styled flawlessly, and he's even yawning! That's a true pro!

"I suspect you're talking about Miss Su."

Another candidate lowered his voice and gestured towards a certain direction in the crowd.

"Shh...! Are you out of your mind! Her dad's watching! If he hears this, he'll take you to the back mountain to cosplay as a ginseng."

The group shrank back simultaneously, lowering their voices even further.

The girls' reactions were more direct.

"Waaaaah... He's so handsome, I can't even close my legs properly..."

A girl with a ponytail clutched her chest, staring intently at Lu Zhixing, her eyes almost glistening with tears.

Her companion shoved her, saying, "Watch your image! Young Master Lu doesn't even know you!"

"It doesn't matter if I don't know him! It's enough that I know him!"

The girl with the ponytail said confidently, then turned to look at her companion.

"Don't you think so?"

Another girl bit her lip, her gaze also fixed on Lu Zhixing.

"I want to be that boss, I want to be pinned to the ground and get brutally attacked by him..."

"Sister, calm down!"

"I can't calm down!"

Su Youran stood in the shadows of the crowd, arms crossed, her eyes cold.

Her gaze was fixed on the boy surrounded by the crowd.

He was surrounded by a group of people, some offering him water, some offering him towels, and some holding paper and pens, wanting him to sign autographs.

A commanding voice boomed through the room: "Quiet! This is utterly disorderly! Do you think this is a marketplace?!"

The chief examiner stood with his hands behind his back on a high platform in front of the square, coldly surveying the tens of thousands of candidates below.

"Look at you all! I'm so disappointed with the overall quality of this class! You're the worst class I've ever seen!"

Many candidates lowered their heads in shame (suppressing laughter).

"The first five levels of the Trial Tower are filled with level 5 monsters! Even so, more than 60% of people still fall on the first five levels!"

Some people even got so scared of the goblins on the first floor that their legs went weak.

"With your mentality, how will you face the monsters of the abyss in the future? How will you protect your homeland?"

Do you think monsters will let you go just because you cry?

The square was silent.

The examiner's gaze swept across the front row, lingering on Lu Zhixing for a moment, and his expression softened slightly.

"Of course, there are also a very small number of people who have shown exceptional talent and combat skills that far exceed those of their peers."

Especially the candidates who broke the long-standing record of the Trial Tower.

Both the tactical choices and the skill application are textbook examples, worthy of everyone's study!

Although he didn't name names, everyone's eyes were immediately drawn to Lu Zhixing.

Someone was muttering to themselves, "With his micro-management skills, how am I supposed to learn machinery and trade?"

He can trap the monsters and beat them up, but I can't even stand up a wall, so what's the point of learning?

The examiner's voice rose a few decibels.

"The first phase of the assessment has officially ended! The leaderboard has been updated; everyone can check it out!"

Congratulations to the top 200 candidates! You have qualified for the second stage.

As for those ranked outside the top 200, unfortunately, your exam ends here.

Two days later, the candidates who advanced gathered in front of the teleportation array to begin the second stage of the assessment!

As soon as the words were spoken, the square instantly transformed into a scene of both joy and sorrow.

Some cheered with joy, while others were devastated. Some hugged each other in celebration, while others sat on the ground in a daze.

Some are happy, some are sad.

Lu Zhixing wandered around the square, preparing to find a place to sit down and wait for someone to come and pick him up.

As fate would have it, they bumped into Su Youran and her group.

Su Youran's gaze turned icy the moment she saw him.

Lu Zhixing spoke first.

"Hmm? Isn't this Miss Su? I was looking at the rankings just now, how come you've already exited after only reaching the fifteenth floor? I didn't think this Trial Tower was that difficult."

He gave a look of sudden realization, and his voice grew louder.

"Oh, I see. Miss Su is controlling her score, right? After all, she's an S-level genius. If she exerts herself too early and leaves us too far behind, it would seem too unsociable, right? That's called having a broad perspective. I admire her."

Su Youran's temples throbbed with anger.

Controlling scores? Control your grandpa's scores!

She clenched her jaw, feeling incredibly frustrated, but she tried her best to maintain that aloof expression.

"Lu Zhixing... don't be so arrogant! The monsters in the Trial Tower are nothing more than a bunch of beasts!"

Without tactics and without flexibility, what's there to be proud of in defeating such a brainless beast?

Lu Zhixing blinked.

"If Miss Su can't even beat a brainless beast, then doesn't that mean...?"

Several students passing by burst out laughing.

Su Youran was so angry that she trembled all over, her face turning red from the base of her neck to her forehead, and her lips trembled for a long time, but she couldn't utter a single word.

[The little zombie was yelling wildly in the interface: She dares to glare at you? We'll just take her down then!]

Lu Zhixing silently replied in his heart—Don't make things worse.

He waved his hand.

"Alright, alright, stop shaking. Good luck, Miss Su!"

Then he didn't even bother to look at Su Youran again, and put his hands in his pockets.

He swaggered past Su Youran.

One of his henchmen came up and spat on the ground.

"Pah! What a piece of trash! A petty person who's gotten his way! Miss Su, please calm down, don't lower yourself to the level of this kind of garbage!"

Su Youran did not answer.

She watched Lu Zhixing's figure disappear into the crowd, then slowly straightened her collar.

"Hmph, now that we're in the third stage, there are dozens of people with all sorts of professions. I don't believe we can't beat Lu Zhixing."

Her gaze swept across the crowd, down to the silent followers and the students who were secretly watching her.

She knew that many people owed the Su family favors, and many people wanted to curry favor with her father.

If she just asks, there are plenty of people willing to help.

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Night falls.

Dark clouds covered the sky above Dachang City.

Lu Zhixing had just finished dinner and was walking towards his bedroom with a toothpick in his mouth.

Two maids jogged past in the corridor, carrying clothes that hadn't yet been put away.

He stopped upon seeing Lu Zhixing and gave a slight bow: "Good evening, young master!"

Lu Zhixing casually replied, "Yeah, be careful, don't fall."

He glanced out the window; thunder rumbled in the distance, deep and long.

"This weather is so unpredictable, it changes in an instant. Looks like tonight is the perfect time to stay in bed and play games."

Lu Zhixing muttered something, pushed open the bedroom door, and lay down on the sofa.

"That feels good."

He opened the profession panel and glanced at the experience bar.

[Level: lv.20]

With a flick of his wrist, the skill book he had prepared beforehand appeared in his hand.

Ghost Summoning.

Lu Zhixing took a deep breath, and a thought flashed through his mind: "Study!"

The skill book transformed into a purple stream of light and entered his brow.

System prompt:

"Congratulations! You have successfully learned Ghost Summoning!"

A lightning bolt icon has been added to the skill bar.

The little vampire curiously peeked out; she stood beside Lu Zhixing, her long, silvery-white hair cascading down her shoulders.

Her gaze fell on the lightning bolt icon, her fingers twisting a strand of hair.

[Little Vampire: Huh? A new guy?]

The little zombie snorted coldly: "Hmph, so it's that lightning-type that claims to have the highest single-target burst damage? I'd like to experience it for myself."

Lu Zhixing sighed, "Hey Xiao Jiang, we're all family, is this how you welcome a newcomer? Want to learn what this means?"

The little vampire immediately chimed in, standing next to Lu Zhixing with her hands on her hips and nodding.

[Little Vampire: Exactly! What kind of attitude is that?!]

After she finished speaking, she turned to the newly appeared lightning bolt icon in the skill bar, bent down slightly, and placed her hands on her knees.

[Little Vampire: Um... Lei... Third Brother Lei? Hello! From now on, we're family. Let's love each other!]

The little zombie snorted coldly: "Family? Hmph, if you want to become my family, you must first be approved by me."

I am destined to become the Necromancer Saint Law King, and I will never associate with the weak.

Lu Zhixing sighed.

This family is truly a handful.

Now another one has arrived, and we still don't know what kind of personality they have.

He was mentally prepared.

The lightning bolt icon flashed, and a timid voice rang in Lu Zhixing's mind.

[Little Ghost: "Big Brother... Second Sister... Hello."]

A figure appeared in the room.

Her long, silvery-white hair reached her waist, with slightly curled ends that shimmered with a soft silver sheen under the light.

Her purple pupils were clear and clean, and she was a full head taller than the little vampire.

Judging by appearance, he was at least 1.73 meters tall, with a slender figure. Standing next to the little vampire, he looked like a small birch tree next to a poplar.

Her features were delicate and gentle, with a kind of innocent charm like a girl next door. Her skin was fair and radiant, and she wore a white dress.

He twisted the hem of his clothes between his fingers, lowered his head, and stared at the ground.

Both the little zombie and the little vampire were attracted to her figure.

[Little Zombie: So tall!]

[Little Vampire: Wow, it's huge!]

The little vampire walked over as if possessed.

She walked up to the little ghost and looked up at her.

Then she reached out, as if drawn by something, and her fingertips gently touched the other person's chest.

Soft, warm, and with a strange elasticity.

The little ghost groaned.

【"Well……"】

The voice carried a hint of surprise and shyness.

The little vampire was startled, and pulled his hand back as if he had been electrocuted, taking half a step back.

Her ear tips turned bright red instantly, and her long hair covered half of her face.

"Sorry... I was just distracted... I apologize... but it felt really great..."

The little ghost blushed and lowered her head.

"It's...it's okay, if Second Sister likes it...Xiao You doesn't mind..."

The little zombie slowly walked up to Xiao You, circled her once, and looked her over twice.

It reached out and poked Xiao You's arm; it was soft, warm, and had the elasticity of a living person.

The little zombie withdrew its hand, a rather unfriendly smile appearing on its face.

[Little Zombie: Isn't lightning supposed to be strong? It doesn't seem very credible! Since we're on the same boat, we have to take the newcomer test! Go and have a match with me!]

Xiao You raised her head, a hint of panic flashing in her amethyst-like eyes, and nodded timidly.

"Okay, okay... Big brother... Xiaoyou will try her best..."

Her voice was soft and gentle, showing no sign of nervousness at being challenged.

Lu Zhixing rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, and stood up from the sofa.

"Alright, little zombie, calm down. You've already mastered intermediate-level skills, while Xiao You just arrived. Isn't this bullying?"

The little zombie thought there was some truth to it. It turned around in place and then waved generously.

[Little Zombie: Alright, then I'll just use the basic skills, how about that?]

Before Lu Zhixing could nod, Xiao You slowly spoke.

"It's okay... Big brother can use whatever skill he wants... Xiao You... also wants to show Big brother... that Xiao You isn't useless..."

After she finished speaking, she twisted the hem of her clothes with her fingers and lowered her gaze again.

Lu Zhixing looked at her, somewhat surprised.

This seemingly timid and adorable little ghost surprisingly has its own principles.

He stood up from the sofa, patted his clothes, and said, "Alright, alright, let's go to the backyard. There are skill test dummy over there; it'll be a good opportunity to test the newbies' abilities."

Lu Zhixing pushed open the bedroom door and had just taken a step when he bumped into Shen Jing.

Shen Jing's eyes lit up when she saw her son.

"Zhixing? Where are you going so late?"

She slightly raised the porcelain bowl in her hand.

"Mom just had the kitchen make some soup, and she's about to bring it to your room. You must be exhausted from the exams these past few days; you need to nourish yourself properly."

As she spoke, the maid beside her lifted the insulated lid on the tray.

Lu Zhixing stopped in his tracks.

"Mom, I'm not hungry. I just ate dinner not long ago. If you finish this bowl of soup, I won't be able to sleep tonight."

He smiled and pointed towards the stairs.

"I just learned the new skill of Ghost Summoning, so I thought I'd try it out on the wooden stake in the backyard."

Shen Jing was taken aback and looked Lu Zhixing up and down twice.

"Going to the backyard to test your skills? Huh? Zhixing, you're already level 20?"

The upgrade speed was so fast that even she, as a mother, couldn't keep up.

Lu Zhixing casually replied, "Yeah, it'll be quick, right?"

"Okay, but drink this soup first. Mom simmered it for two hours."

Lu Zhixing took the soup bowl, tilted his head back, and gulped it down in one go.

After he finished drinking, Shen Jing took the empty bowl and handed him a hot towel.

"Wipe your mouth, okay? But don't stay out too late, it might rain outside. Try it a couple of times and then go back inside to rest, don't get wet."

"Okay, Mom, I'll just toss it around a couple of times."