Chapter 78: Grass and Trees

Jiang Jian swiped the screen.

Opened the topmost communication.

“You have received 700 credits.”

“Your remaining credits: 2450.”

The message was simple and clear: credit reward for a learning task.

Zhang Jian, as department head, used his authority to increase the credit reward.

From 300 credits per person to 700 credits per person.

“These credits are indeed substantial.”

Jiang Jian’s gaze shifted slightly, turning to the next message.

It was a claim voucher.

“With this document, proceed to the Academic Affairs Office to claim one cultivation pet.”

“Choose the pet type yourself.”

At the lower right corner of the voucher, the official seal of the First Academy was stamped.

At that moment.

Liu Tiezhu walked over, his expression slightly delighted: “Jiang Jian, what pet are you going to claim?”

“I’m not sure.”

Jiang Jian tore his gaze from the screen and asked, “Aren’t cultivation pets newborn spirit creatures or ghosts?”

Liu Tiezhu shook his head: “The cultivation pets in campus aren’t those filthy things outside.”

His expression was unusually excited.

“Our academy’s cultivation pets are extremely precious.”

“They are specially bred by the Academic Affairs Office to aid cultivation.”

“They don’t circulate outside.”

“Only outstanding students or those with exceptional grades have a chance to obtain one.”

Liu Tiezhu’s smile was clear: “Securing a rare campus pet was my long-term goal as a first-year student.”

“Now I’ve accomplished it all at once.”

As he spoke.

Shan Ye and Yinyin had already boarded a flying pod and headed toward the Academic Affairs Office.

“I’m off to choose my pet too.”

Liu Tiezhu added, “I’ll send you the list of rare pet types—take a look yourself.”

Not long after.

In front of the tiered classroom, only Jiang Jian remained.

Ding.

Liu Tiezhu’s message arrived.

Jiang Jian boarded a flying pod and opened the communication.

“Academic Affairs Office, Rare Cultivation Pets—Data.”

“All rare cultivation pets are raised from infancy, specially cultivated spirit creatures with no independent identity devices; all are registered with the city administration.”

“Type 1: Plant and Tree Spirit Creatures.”

“Specially bred by the Academic Affairs Office, they gather spiritual energy, heal wounds, and restore spiritual qi.”

“Growth ceiling: Gushing Spring Realm.”

“Type 2: Flying Bird Spirit Creatures.”

“Bred by the Livestock Division, usable as mounts.”

“Growth ceiling: Divine Bestowal Realm.”

“Type 3: Guardian Demons.”

“Bred in campus cultivation chambers, usable as bodyguards.”

“Growth ceiling: Gushing Spring Realm.”

“Type 4: Daily Spirit Creatures.”

“Raised casually by the Academic Affairs Office to handle routine tasks.”

“Growth ceiling: Gushing Spring Realm.”

Jiang Jian read through them once but did not choose immediately.

There were four major types of rare cultivation pets.

Yet each type was further subdivided into different species and temperaments.

The exact pet to claim.

Still required a visit to the Academic Affairs Office for careful selection.

Jiang Jian swiped his finger, closing the rare pet data.

At the bottom of the screen was the final message.

The email border shimmered with gorgeous silver light, flickering in and out.

“Issued by City Administration: Civil Peace Guard Subsidy.”

The message title bore the official seal of the city administration.

The signature below read: “Academy Campus Office.”

Almost all department heads of Linjiang Academy held official posts within the city administration.

Jiang Jian’s gaze moved downward to the message content.

“Civil Peace Guard: A certified honor from the city administration.”

“Any citizen of the city administration who, during an unexpected major violent incident, risks their safety to intervene and resolve the matter.”

“May be granted the certified title of Civil Peace Guard.”

“Evaluated by regional offices; subsidy issued according to the severity of the incident.”

“Luxury flying pod: 1 unit.”

“Alliance coins: 300,000.”

“City jurisdiction shopping quota: 300,000.”

“Identity device authority upgraded: Civil Peace Guard.”

Below the message.

A prominent “Claim” button glowed with silver light.

Jiang Jian tapped Claim.

Instantly, a faint glow flickered across his identity device.

A few seconds later.

“Authority upgrade successful!”

“Civil Peace Guard: Recognized for contributions to the city jurisdiction, granted honors and privileges distinct from ordinary citizens.”

“Under special circumstances, granted temporary inspection authority.”

“Under special circumstances, granted temporary supervisory authority.”

…

Below were additional special privileges.

Jiang Jian swiped his finger, uninterested.

These city administration honors provided virtually no aid to cultivation.

After claiming his rewards, Jiang Jian sat in the cabin seat and inventoried his resources.

“Shopping quota: 300,000.”

“Alliance coins: 780,000.”

“Credits: 2450.”

“Raw iron: 16 pieces.”

“Rare cultivation pet claim voucher.”

“Luxury flying pod claim voucher.”

Meanwhile.

A new message arrived.

Shan Ye: “Jiang Jian, aren’t you coming to claim your pet?”

Jiang Jian paused briefly, then replied: “I’ll go shortly.”

Shan Ye: “Then we’re heading back. If I find a suitable learning task, I’ll post it in the group. If not, just cultivate on your own for now.”

Jiang Jian replied: “Alright.”

Cultivation classes were no longer mandatory unless it was a critical session; otherwise, students cultivated independently.

Theory classes could also be reviewed via playback.

“The Two-Fiefdom Duel is still a month away.”

“This time can be used to enhance the Shenque Spiritual Essence.”

Jiang Jian shut off his identity device, his gaze calm.

In the Shenque, the demonic power water cluster was enveloped by true fire.

Each time it melted slightly, it released vast quantities of pure spiritual energy, accelerating the circulation.

A few minutes later.

The flying shuttle halted.

Jiang Jian stepped down the gangway, and before him stood the Academic Affairs Building.

The building loomed tall and majestic, its gates wide open, yet no students passed through.

“To claim your pet, you should go to the Academic Affairs Plaza.”

Jiang Jian checked his credentials again, climbed the steps, and headed straight for the Academic Affairs Plaza.

“Classmate, you’re here to claim a rare pet too, right?”

At the plaza’s edge, a male teacher in a teacher’s robe smiled and asked, “What type are you looking for?”

The holographic screen beside him remained active.

Clearly.

Not long ago, Shan Ye and Shi Xuan and the others had already claimed their rare pets.

“I want a daily spirit.”

Jiang Jian said softly.

The male teacher looked surprised. “You want a daily spirit?”

Jiang Jian nodded. “My machine butler isn’t suitable—it has too many restrictions.”

The male teacher nodded slightly and swiped the holographic screen.

“Here are the daily spirits cultivated by the academy.”

“There are thirty-two types.”

“Take a look and see which one you like.”

On the massive screen,

dozens of spiritual spirits appeared lifelike, slowly rotating.

Beneath each spirit’s image, its habits and specialties were detailed.

Jiang Jian walked beneath the screen and examined them closely.

“Mirror Spirit: resides within reflective surfaces.”

“Can traverse between mirrors.”

“Type: daily spirit.”

“Flower Spirit: resides in soil; excels at earth Dun .”

“Can assist with daily chores.”

“Type: daily spirit.”

“Cat Spirit: kept at home.”

“Can assist with daily chores.”

“Type: daily spirit.”

(End of Chapter)