Chapter 63: Chapter 63: National Champion, Explosive Rewards!
"Another perfect score?"
"The third perfect score this year, is it from Dongjiang?"
"Dongjiang is about to soar!"
Lin Yi also heard many of the accompanying staff discussing, just like Li Yuanjing.
Their discussions.
Made Li Yuanjing radiate with pride.
It felt great!
Such prestige in front of peers nationwide!
At the same time, Li Yuanjing softly spoke to Lin Yi: "Including you, there are two others who have achieved perfect scores in the first four rounds. The three of you are currently tied for first place."
Lin Yi was not very surprised.
With the strength he has displayed so far,
it was merely at the Tier Four level of an ordinary professional.
Breaking out of Dongjiang Province to contend with real prodigies across Xia, Lin Yi didn’t believe he was the only one.
It’s just unclear whether others achieved perfect scores by giving their all.
Because Lin Yi only needed to exert minimal effort.
And he was already at the peak of the provincial exams.
"Lin Yi, let me introduce you to my son, Li Zerui." Li Yuanjing took Lin Yi and quickly found other candidates from Dongjiang Province who also came to participate.
"Zerui, come, greet Lin Yi. Once you’re in the dungeon, you will be on the same team. According to tradition, the fifth round will not only declare an individual winner but also determine the best provincial team. If you can achieve a good ranking, you will receive more rewards."
"This is a rare honor, I hope you can work together..."
Before Li Yuanjing could finish speaking.
He was abruptly interrupted by Li Zerui: "Who wants to team up with him."
Li Yuanjing was taken aback.
He saw his son’s sullen face, clearly holding intense animosity towards Lin Yi.
Originally, Li Zerui didn’t have such a big issue with Lin Yi.
This matter, in fact, was Li Yuanjing’s fault.
This time, not only did he personally reward Lin Yi, but he also left his own son behind, bringing Lin Yi to the Imperial Capital instead.
Leaving him to come to the Imperial Capital by himself.
Such a disparity in treatment infuriated the long-pampered Li Zerui, who was used to being in the limelight.
Now filled with resentment,
naturally, he wasn’t going to be polite to Lin Yi.
Li Yuanjing frowned, wanting to reprimand him a bit.
Unexpectedly, Lin Yi was quick to nod: "That’s right, I was thinking the same."
"Mr. Li, I’m used to being independent and prefer not to team up, so as not to trouble them."
Seeing Li Yuanjing still wanting to say something, Lin Yi quickly added another sentence.
Completely severing ties.
For Lin Yi, such unnecessary social interactions held no interest.
He’s not part of the so-called "prodigy ecosystem," forcing integration would only make him seem like a sycophant.
Why bother?
Li Zerui sneered: "Don’t get too full of yourself, so what if you took first in the first four rounds? Haven’t you revealed all your hidden skills yet?"
"Isn’t it possible that we’ve all held back some cards to play in this round?"
Lin Yi believed this statement.
Because under the perspective of the Eye of All-Seeing,
when he looked at Li Zerui, Qi Xia Ying, and others, he noticed that their highest-tier skills couldn’t have achieved good scores in the first four rounds, at least not as good as they could manage now.
But they all chose to keep them hidden.
After pondering for a moment, Lin Yi understood why they did this.
With family backing, especially when their parents are either Deputy Directors in the Education Department or senior figures in the Professional Alliance,
the intelligence they received is certainly more than he could access.
It’s just that Li Yuanjing couldn’t possibly share this true "inside information" with him.
The footage from the first four rounds, likely viewable by provinces nationwide, held no secrets.
Inherently competitive, the content of the fifth round must have requirements for these over three hundred provincially ranked top ten talents to face each other in battle.
So, holding back a few cards to play in this round was understandable.
Understanding this part made Lin Yi feel somewhat relieved.
Hidden cards?
He wasn’t sure how many massive ones he had yet to unleash!
"Ding-a-ling—"
The urgent bell rang out.
Instantly, all conversations in the underground space ceased.
Because everyone knew, this signaled the start of the exam!
Lin Yi’s eyes sharpened.
He looked towards the center of the venue.
In the view of the Eye of Omniscience, only he could see that seven or eight people wearing the black uniform of a certain department in Xia suddenly appeared.
The one leading had a remarkably fierce aura.
With a firm face and two ugly claw marks on his eye and side of his face, making him look stern and daunting.
Seemingly aware of Lin Yi’s gaze,
he also cast his gaze towards Lin Yi.
Even Lin Yi could sense a chilling murderous intent coming from him.
He’s likely taken many lives in his hands.
"Boss, I didn’t expect there’d be someone among this year’s candidates who could notice us in advance."
Li Qianye gestured to his subordinates to remain silent.
Then, he disabled his invisibility state.
Then Li Qianye announced to all candidates: "Please maintain silence, candidates from each province."
"I am your chief examiner for the fifth round, Li Qianye."
"Before announcing the rules for this round, as is customary, I will display the top three personal and team rewards nationwide for this year."
As Li Qianye spoke, a Spirit Crystal holographic display appeared at the center of the venue.
So everyone could see.
At the moment the rewards were revealed,
Lin Yi could clearly hear Li Zerui and others, even Li Yuanjing, gasp beside him.
The first thing everyone checked, of course, was the reward for first place.
The screen prominently listed four rewards!
"1. Xia National Merit Points: 1000 points."
"2. Choice of a Platinum-level equipment set (permanently acquired)."
"3. A-grade Talent Spirit Crystal x1!"
"4. Trial Tower Xia Country Zone waiver slot x1!"
Aside from the choice qualification for Platinum-level equipment.
Lin Yi knew nothing about the other rewards.
But judging from Li Yuanjing and others’ reactions.
The rewards were incredibly impressive.
"Mr. Li, could you explain the uses of these rewards?" Lin Yi asked.
Although Li Yuanjing regretted not smoothing relations between his son and Lin Yi,
he knew Lin Yi was extraordinary and didn’t want to completely alienate him due to his son’s attitude.
So he immediately explained patiently to Lin Yi: "You must be aware of the concept of Platinum-level equipment; essentially, the nation has opened a special channel for the top scorer nationwide, directly awarding a set of equipment most suitable for your occupation."
"It is legitimately obtained permanently."
"And then the Xia National Merit Points."
"For professionals, this is something achievable only by completing tasks published by the Professional Guild of A-level or higher or by joining the Xia Professional Alliance Army and making achievements!"
"Within Xia’s territory, merit points are the highest tier of exchange currency!"
"You may not have a clear idea when I explain it this way."
"For instance, the Breakthrough Spirit Crystal you chose before can be exchanged for with just 50 merit points!"
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