The number of new students choosing [Sprint] this year is not large, with a total of only 48+2 across the two classes.

Some students in the neighboring class didn't choose it voluntarily but because their speed test results were not good on that day.

The assessment ground needed for 50 people is not very large, about the size of the training ground they usually have classes on, slightly bigger than a football field.

Arriving at the entrance of the training ground, the two saw Jiang Guiju already waiting for them.

Technically, Li Fan should have led today, but due to an illness (?) and being unable to attend, Assistant Instructor Jiang Guiju took over.

Therefore, for this month's assessment, it will be organized by Teacher Chen from the neighboring class.

A female teacher in her early thirties, not very well-known on campus but with solid professional skills.

From the arrival times of the two groups of people, you could see the different styles of the two teachers.

Students on Teacher Chen's side were lined up at the training ground entrance 10 minutes ahead of time.

While Li Pu and Wu Guinan came exactly on time, much more relaxed.

Their arrival also drew the attention of the classmates.

"Wow, it's the real Li Pu."

"It feels like I haven't seen him for a long time."

"Speaking of which, what happened to his hand hanging there, did it break?"

"Oh? Does that mean we might have a chance?"

"I wonder how his [Sprint] training has been going."

"I'm so unlucky; I was already eliminated by him once in the tournament, and now I can't escape his clutches in the monthly exam either."

"His straw man is still so cute and daft."

"Don't be misled by appearances; I've seen it rob other people's turtles and treants."

"Yeah, yeah, I've seen it too, real Silver robbery."

For a while, everyone was whispering to each other.

Clearly, even though Li Pu had almost disappeared for a month, his popularity hasn't waned.

"..."

Wu Guinan stood next to Li Pu, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

It seems that he is just a transparent person.

Even the straw man, the rolling turtle, and the little treant were mentioned, but he got ignored?

Not only that, he also saw people starting to lift their watches towards this side.

This action seemed to have initiated something, as many people followed suit.

One after another, invisible laser beams hit the straw man.

Very quickly, the data fed back from the straw man caused another stir.

But this time, the stir was in the opposite direction.

[0 Transitions, F, LV11]

"What's going on? Only LV11?"

"With this level, it's not even better than my three-tailed snake!"

"An entire month, he only raised the straw man's level by 1?"

"Could its potential be exhausted?"

"I heard he's been obsessed with hunting in the Southern Forest lately, maybe he neglected the training."

"But no matter how many Crystal Coins you earn, what's the point if you don't use them for training?"

The unexpected level of the straw man caused a considerable uproar.

Jiang Guiju, who stood alongside Teacher Chen, was also a bit surprised to hear this discussion.

Because she hadn't anticipated this situation either.

Only Wu Guinan had a somewhat peculiar expression.

Having more opportunities to interact with the straw man, he was the first to notice it.

As for what exactly happened to cause its level to regress, he couldn't say.

He asked Li Pu, but Li Pu just smiled and didn't give a direct answer.

But Wu Guinan knew, that straw man couldn't possibly be as simple as just LV11.

"Alright, everyone, please be quiet."

At this moment, Teacher Chen suddenly clapped her hands to signal for everyone to quiet down.

"Due to the setting up of the venue, the assessment time will be delayed by half an hour."

"During this time, you are free to move around nearby."

"However, do not wander too far, and be ready to gather when needed."

Then, she announced the news of the delay.

"What the heck, woke up early only to be delayed."

Wu Guinan yawned and muttered softly.

"Are they setting up something grand?"

Li Pu was somewhat curious about what kind of venue requires such a long setup.

The egg-shaped training ground was so sound-proof that they couldn't hear any sound standing outside the door.

The two exchanged a glance, pondering whether to find a place to sit and wait slowly.

Before they could lift their feet to leave, a greeting came from behind them.

"Hello Li Pu, can I interrupt for a moment?"

It was a female student with a very pleasant voice.

The two turned back at the same time, but Wu Guinan acted half a beat faster.

"Hello, He, how are you?"

He wore a kind and friendly smile.

This behavior made Li Pu feel a tiny bit disdainful.

Because he had never seen such an amiable expression on this guy's face before.

But after taking a look at the female student, he understood why Wu Guinan reacted this way.

This female student was very beautiful.

No need for a detailed description, the occasional glances from the surrounding male students were enough to prove it.

Behind her followed a Bug Girl Summoner.

Though called a Bug Girl, she only had a few insect features on her head.

Otherwise, her figure and appearance were outstanding as well.

Just not sure about her battle capability.

"Hello."

Li Pu nodded in response, unaware of her identity or intentions.

"He Hehe, a contestant in the top twenty of the tournament."

"Also rated as one of the top twenty beauties by the male students, with strength and beauty combined."

Luckily at this moment, Wu Guinan quietly introduced her in two sentences.

"Hehe, you boys like to mess with such trivial things."

"What happened to your hand, is it okay?"

Though Wu Guinan lowered his voice, it didn't prevent He Hehe from hearing it.

But she didn't mind, just showed concern for Li Pu's injured hand.

Honestly, Li Pu didn't have much impression of this so-called "top twenty contestant."

He hadn't followed every match during the tournament.

Probably, He Hehe was on the opposite track from him, making it even less likely for him to notice her.

However, with so many new students this year, making it to the top twenty on the stage was undoubtedly a significant achievement.

Just not sure why this student was approaching him now.

After indicating with a shake of his head that he was fine, he kept quiet, waiting for her to speak.

"Hehe, I don't really have anything special."

"Just wanted to see if my summoned beast could spar with Li Pu's summoned beast, hehe."

True to her name, He Hehe constantly chuckled when talking.

In fact, she wasn't intending to provoke or anything, just a friendly sparring invitation.

Just as Li Pu guessed, during the tournament, they were on opposing tracks.

This meant they could only meet in the finals if at all possible.

Originally, due to his first place in the speed test and outstanding performance in the tournament, He Hehe had wanted to face off against Li Pu.

Unfortunately, there was no chance during the tournament, and afterward she learned that his straw man had already reached an exceedingly high level of LV10, so she gave up the idea.

Now seeing that in a month the straw man only reached LV11, her desire reignited.

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