Chapter 67: Listen to That! Is That Even Human Speech? So Embarrassing!

"Well, I've already discussed it with my master, the Dragon Blood War God. I'll be going to Zhennan University. Thank you all for your interest in me. If there's a chance, I'll also visit the various universities and witness everyone's brilliance!"

Lu Zheng said solemnly.

Xiang Junting of Sacred University glanced at Lu Zheng, then looked at Ji Minghan, and said with a light laugh:

"The Ji family really is something! I wondered why they sent a junior like you over — turns out someone had already been sent before. That niece of yours is quite good, no wonder she got this young man to agree."

Lu Zheng's eyebrow twitched, and he quickly explained, "Senior, you've misunderstood. I'm not going for Ji Zirou's sake."

Sun Zhenhu glared and said:

"Then tell us — if it's not for that girl, where exactly does Zhennan University surpass our other universities!?"

Listen to that! Is that even human speech?

This question was simply not something a junior like him could answer! Lu Zheng was truly speechless. No wonder Xiang Junting called this guy an old fogey — raising this question, you really know how to put someone on the spot.

Rubbing his forehead, Lu Zheng said with a helpless smile, "My master chose it for me. Why don't you ask him?"

At this point, better the fellow Daoist die than this poor Daoist — he could only bring out his master to take the hit. His own reputation must not be ruined!

"Hmph! You brat, you're slippery. I'll be waiting for you at Flame Emperor University! That summon beast of yours will definitely need to visit the volcano at some point, no matter what."

Seeing that he could no longer change the outcome, Sun Zhenhu tossed out a parting remark and got up to leave.

As Rank Five professionals, they had plenty on their plates. Taking the time to lower themselves and recruit Lu Zheng was absolutely out of regard for the fact that Lu Zheng possessed holy-tier combat power — previous top scholars had never received this kind of treatment.

Top-tier institutions — which university hadn't recruited a few top scholars before? Only a monster like Lu Zheng, unprecedented in all of history, was worth them going to such lengths!

Sun Zhenhu's words weren't wrong — Lu Zheng did indeed need to find a volcano so the Nine-Headed Undying Phoenix could increase its strength. As the embodiment of flame and death energy, the Nine-Headed Undying Phoenix, in its 'Bathed-in-Fire Nether Phoenix' state, could directly absorb flame energy and convert it into experience points to elevate itself.

A volcano was the best choice.

But now was not yet the time.

Xiang Junting also stood up and said with a smile, "After you graduate, if you need support partners, come find us at Sacred University. Our place is a gathering ground for beauties — a whole bunch of young ladies supporting you, how fun would that be!"

Here was another one who didn't act her age! Lu Zheng rubbed his head awkwardly and watched her leave.

"No matter where you go, grow as quickly as you can. The Empire needs you."

Wang Chen patted Lu Zheng on the shoulder and left as well.

The people from the other institutions departed one after another, not even attempting to recruit him anymore.

In the end, only Ji Minghan remained, looking at Lu Zheng.

"Zirou speaks very highly of you. In Tiannan City, she said that in the entire Daxia Alliance, you're the only real man under thirty. Quite a few people in Tiannan City know about you now — be careful when you get there."

After saying that, he left too.

Lu Zheng's expression shifted — this Ji Zirou, before he'd even gone over there, had already maxed out the aggro on him, hadn't she!?

In the end, he let out a helpless sigh.

After returning to the hotel, he met Mu Yunlan, Wang Jun, Tantai Mingyue, and Yang Dong, who were waiting for him.

Without much small talk — family was waiting to go home — everyone gathered and took the teleportation array back to Fengdu City. Upon arriving in Fengdu City, Lu Zheng had wanted to pay a visit to Fu Cangli, but was told that Fu Cangli had entered a dungeon, so he could only head home first.

Arriving at the teleportation plaza in Liyang City, the first thing he saw was a giant poster of himself on the opposite wall.

It was clearly a screenshot from a combat scene.

It read — 'Congratulations to Lu Zheng of Liyang No. 1 High School for becoming the national top scholar of the Daxia Alliance Professional Examination!'

From the teleportation array to home, the platforms, mall display screens, and even the buses along the way were all plastered with his giant portraits.

You could say that in all of Liyang City today, you might not recognize your own parents, but you couldn't possibly not recognize Lu Zheng! They were truly everywhere — so embarrassing.

Fortunately, Lu Zheng had the Dark Mask, which could alter his appearance and blur his presence, letting him slip away directly!

Sneaking back to his front door, he knocked.

Hearing someone approach, Lu Zheng finally revealed his true face and whispered like an underground operative making a contact:

"Mom, open the door quick, it's me!"

The door swung open in a flash, and Lu Zheng was quickly pulled inside by Fang Ya.

"You brat, you're finally back! You have no idea — these past few days, so many people came to our house, the threshold's about to be worn through!"

Fang Ya's words sounded like complaints, but from her expression, that beaming smile clearly showed she was quite pleased.

So many people coming over to rush to give them money — that was the greatest validation of her precious son.

The more people came, the more it showed how outstanding her son was.

Even though in her eyes, her son was already the best!

But receiving more people's approval was of course a very happy thing.

Lu Zheng spoke up:

"This can't go on. So many people coming and going is already affecting your normal rest and daily life. How about this — I'll buy a place in Fengdu City and you move there? We have money now, you don't need to keep working."

Fang Ya didn't say anything, but Lu Yuantu came out of the kitchen.

"No! As a professional, you must hold your post. If all Farmer professionals followed the younger generation to enjoy life and stopped working, what would everyone eat? You can't survive on meat from killing monsters alone!"

Lu Zheng gave a thumbs up upon hearing this.

"I have to say, you're my dad for a reason! Your ideological awareness is on another level! But this low-level Farmer profession is still too hard work. If you want to keep at it, that's fine — I happen to have ten days of vacation, counting today it's ten and a half days. These next few days, I'll help you upgrade your professional levels.

You can keep farming if you want. High-level Farmer professions can grow crops that permanently increase attributes — when the time comes, just save some for me to cook and eat!"

The Farmer profession was very hard to level up — on one hand, it required sufficient planting experience, and on the other, it also required killing monsters to gain levels.

But high-level Farmers could grow special crops — this was a matter of probability.

Eating special crops or fruits could increase base attributes, and some potion materials could only be grown by high-level Farmers.

An ordinary grain-farming Farmer's salary was only enough to feed and clothe a family, but a high-level Farmer was considered middle class.

Lu Zheng had long guessed that his parents weren't the type who could sit idle, so he'd had the idea of helping them level up and grow high-level crops to reduce their workload.

"That's a good proposal, but it won't affect your own leveling, will it? I hear universities all have entrance level assessments — spending time on us must not affect your studies!"

Fang Ya said.

Lu Zheng chuckled, "With my strength, even if I don't advance for half a year, it's still enough to crush them! Besides, I have so many summoned beasts—just let them level up. I'll take you all to level up too, so neither is delayed! Don't worry!"

"Good! You earn the most money now, so we'll listen to you!"

Lu Yuantu made the final decision.

(End of this chapter)