The three of them sat in the living room, eating roast meat and exchanging stories about their summer vacations.
Unfortunately, Chen Shu's adventures were too outlandish, involving extorting king-tier beings and exploring ancient ruins...
"I'm telling the truth. If it weren't for bandits stealing my spoils, I probably could have brought back the corpse of a Golden King!"
Chen Shu spoke animatedly, his eyes filled with regret.
"What bandits?"
At this moment, a calm voice emerged.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu's expression jolted. He saw a man standing outside the balcony, a smile playing on his lips.
"Principal... Principal?"
His eyes widened. Do leaders never use the front door?
Qin Tian raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you bad-mouthing me behind my back again?"
Chen Shu earnestly explained, "How could I! I said Professor Liu Feng was the bandit!"
"Are you talking about me?"
Just then, the dormitory door was pushed open directly. A man with a buzz cut, hands clasped over his chest, looked at him calmly.
"No, are you two deliberately messing with me?"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. Why did they all appear so bizarrely?
Seeing him fall into silence, the two exchanged glances, shook their heads, and smiled.
Qin Tian spoke, "Alright, today we're here to settle your rewards!"
"Really?"
Chen Shu's expression brightened, instantly perking up.
"Even though you like to throw nuclear bombs, we owe it to you this time. Otherwise, those two families would have succeeded!"
There was a hint of praise in Qin Tian's eyes. Who would have thought this guy could blow up the spatial channel?
"Is it true?"
A Liang and Wang Jue exchanged glances. Seeing that the Principal himself had come, they were already somewhat convinced.
Qin Tian said seriously, "On behalf of the Spirit Suppression Army, thank you!"
Then, the scene fell into silence.
Chen Shu waited quietly, sensing something was amiss. He asked,
"That's it?"
"That's it."
"???"
Chen Shu's eyes widened, and he said, "Don't tell me this is the reward?"
His mouth was agape, with an expression that seemed to say, 'Are you kidding me?' He said,
"King's flesh and blood, Golden true treasures, King-tier materials, where are they? Not a single one?!"
Qin Tian said seriously, "There's nothing we can do. Elder Jiang's contracted spirit was too severely injured. To heal it, a lot of financial resources were used!"
"Principal, I'm not well-educated, don't lie to me!"
Chen Shu's eyes held a hint of suspicion. He said, "Didn't you two skim off the top?"
"Skim what!" Da Feng Xiao Shuo
Qin Tian's mouth twitched. As the principal of Huaxia Academy, could he do such a thing?
Even if he did, he would have to wait until retirement!
"Alright, Chen Shu, it indeed cost a lot!"
Liu Feng leaned over and said, "Elder Jiang's contracted spirit was on the brink of death. To save its life, we had to invite a legendary beast tamer from Snow Country. The price was not small!"
"Is that so?"
Chen Shu blinked slightly and nodded, somewhat believing him.
"However, we can't let you feel disheartened. We've decided to give you a special reward!"
Qin Tian solemnly took out a box and said,
"After official discussion, you can be awarded a Star-tier medal!"
As soon as he said this, A Liang and Wang Jue's expressions shook, their eyes filled with disbelief.
"Oh."
Chen Shu nodded casually, not paying much attention. It wasn't a material reward, so it didn't really pique his interest.
A Liang turned to look at him and said, "Chen Shu, don't you know what this means?"
"It means honor?"
Chen Shu replied, "I already have quite a bit of honor. What about 'Southern Jiang's Fierce Bandit,' 'Academy's Number One Genius'..."
"Okay, okay!"
Liu Feng's mouth twitched. He directly interrupted. This was completely different matter!
"A Star-tier medal is only awarded to those who have made exceptional contributions. This will be recorded in your file. Whether you join the military or pursue other careers, you will receive special preferential treatment!"
He said with a serious expression, "It is also one of the highest honors from the military. Your teacher hopes you will take it seriously!"
Seeing the solemn expressions of the others, Chen Shu couldn't help but straighten his body, becoming serious as well.
Could it really be that important?
He carefully put it away and asked, "Shouldn't something so important be awarded when everyone is watching?"
Such an honor, with no one to witness it, wouldn't that be like wearing brocade at night?
"Uh..."
Qin Tian explained, "You have a special identity, so let's keep it low-key!"
It was indeed a bit absurd for a fierce bandit to receive such an honor...
"The official awarding of the medal to you is, on one hand, a reward, and on the other hand, an expectation that you will mend your ways!"
"???"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. What kind of statement was that?
Qin Tian said seriously, "Alright, cherish it well. This medal will accompany you your entire life. You will realize its significance later!"
"Is there really no material reward?"
Chen Shu was still a little reluctant. Although he had already received quite a few rewards from the ruins,
who would complain about having too much money in this day and age?
Qin Tian smiled and said, "There is one most important reward!"
"Hmm?"
Just then, A Liang and Wang Jue's expressions shook, and they looked behind Chen Shu.
They saw his shadow flicker slightly, and a figure appeared within it, standing silently behind him.
"What are your expressions?"
Chen Shu faintly sensed something was wrong and turned around abruptly.
He saw the Dark Element Sprite looking at him calmly.
"Holy crap!"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched, and he said, "Did you move into my shadow?"
"It's merely a medium for teleportation!"
The Dark Element Sprite said coldly, "The master has taken the treasures of two king-tiers, but will give you compensation!"
"What?"
Chen Shu blinked slightly and asked,
"If you encounter danger, I can make one move!"
As soon as he said this, Chen Shu's body trembled, and his heart couldn't help but become excited.
The protection of a legendary contracted spirit?!
He suddenly turned his head, his gaze strange, scanning Qin Tian and Liu Feng back and forth.
"What are you looking at, kid?!"
The two of them strategically leaned back, already realizing something was wrong.
Are you going to retaliate against us on the spot?
Chen Shu asked, "Can you deal with people of their level?"
The Dark Element Sprite was a bit bewildered, completely thrown off, but still replied truthfully,
"Yes!"
As soon as he said this, the faces of the two turned green.
You truly are a model of respecting teachers and valuing virtue!
The Dark Element Sprite said, "But I can only protect your life. If it's a legitimate person, I cannot kill them!"
"Hoo~~"
Qin Tian and Liu Feng breathed a huge sigh of relief. They had just brushed past the gates of hell.
The Dark Element Sprite said, "If you encounter danger, just shout 'Makka Pakka, Akka, Wakka, Mikka, Makka, Moo~' to your shadow, and I will appear!"
"???"
Chen Shu's mouth gaped open, and he was instantly rendered speechless.
What kind of non-human language was that?
With that, the Dark Element Sprite disappeared from the spot, giving A Liang a deep look.
Chen Shu quickly turned, trying to stop him, and said,
"We're in a life-or-death battle, and me suddenly saying that, wouldn't that be out of place?"
However, the Dark Element Sprite left without paying him any further attention.
"I think it's completely fitting!"
The four of them suppressed their laughter and said in unison. They never expected this Dark Element Sprite to be so mischievous.
Dying before being shamed, is that it?