"There are some issues regarding getting along, and it seems there's a reward for the top three in the freshman assessment. What if we win the reward and we have to decide how it's distributed?"
"I don't want to be bossed around in a relationship; I need to be respected. If things don't go well, I'll choose to leave. This is something I need to make clear to you beforehand," Shi Yu said.
Knowing that Dai Huabin has a spoiled attitude and might be quite domineering, being his teammate would inevitably put him under pressure, and he didn't want to be bullied and treated as a subordinate.
"No problem," Dai Huabin agreed after a moment's thought.
"Then there's the issue of rewards. I'd like to use the simplest distribution method, which is to divide them equally among the three of us."
"If it's not feasible to divide it into three equal parts, then we need to compensate with something else to make it as fair as possible," Shi Yu added.
"No problem," Dai Huabin nodded without hesitation.
"Then it'll be a pleasure working together?" Shi Yu had no further questions.
"It's a pleasure working with you," Dai Huabin said before lying down, closing his eyes, and going to sleep.
Shi Yu also lay down.
With Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu on the team, getting good results in the freshman assessment should be quite a sure thing.
"Not only will you not have to worry about failing the assessment, but you might even receive an assessment bonus."
"The first place prize is a soul bone, and the rewards for second and third place are probably not bad either. These things can be exchanged for a lot of money. Even without making money through soul tools, we might be able to make a fortune."
Shi Yu secretly plotted that his cooperation with Dai Huabin was also for the sake of the assessment rewards.
It's really hard to find teammates stronger than Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu in the class.
They are not only individually strong, but also possess martial soul fusion skills, making them excellent candidates.
Of course, this is on the premise that you can get along with them; if you don't get along, you may have to choose other teammates.
But that's a matter for later; let's get to know each other first.
The afternoons are packed with classes, and I only have some personal time in the evenings.
That evening, Shi Yu went to the academic affairs office and enrolled in a basic elective course on soul tools.
Elective courses are mostly held in the evenings, avoiding the regular morning and afternoon class times.
The next evening, Shi Yu attended the elective course, and found it quite enjoyable.
Having gained a basic understanding of soul tools, he became increasingly interested in them.
"If only I could build a mecha, that would be so cool!" Shi Yu couldn't help but imagine himself piloting a mecha while sleeping at night.
Few boys could resist piloting a mecha; it's a romance unique to men.
Studying, working, studying, and then spending time cultivating soul power when I get home at night.
Shi Yu is extremely busy every day, using 17 out of 24 hours, with only 6 hours of sleep at night and 1 hour of rest at noon.
Shi Yu complained a lot about these busy days and kept saying he was going to give up.
However, his body remained obedient and persisted, without truly giving up.
Nearly three months passed in this way before Shi Yu even realized it, and she had no idea how it all went by.
It felt like almost three months had passed in the blink of an eye, so much so that he hadn't even noticed.
With the freshman assessment just a week away, Shi Yu's soul power also broke through tonight, reaching the bottleneck of level 20.
The energy fluctuations in the dormitory were obvious. Dai Huabin was awakened by the energy activity from Shi Yu's side, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
In less than three months, this person broke through from level sixteen to level twenty, increasing his soul power by four levels. His cultivation speed is incredibly fast.
He achieved a level four increase in soul power in three months, something he had never done before.
Generally speaking, increasing one level of soul power in two months is considered a very talented cultivation speed.
The improvement in his soul power to level four over the past three months left him somewhat silent; it was impossible for him not to feel envious.
Shi Yu opened his eyes in surprise; he had finally broken through.
His cultivation has been going very smoothly lately; he has broken through the bottlenecks at levels seventeen, eighteen, and nineteen without any obstacles.
However, it was very difficult to break through the bottleneck at level 20. It took almost a week to break through that critical point.
This made him a little anxious, but fortunately, he suddenly had a feeling tonight and tried his best to break through. Finally, he successfully broke through the bottleneck and reached level 20.
"Congratulations," Dai Huabin said, a hint of bitterness in his voice.
Shi Yu smiled and nodded. She had spent a lot of time with Dai Huabin during this period. After forming a team, they would practice their teamwork every week. As they spent more time together, their relationship became much more familiar than at the beginning.
There were no unpleasant incidents in their interactions with Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, so they are still a trio.
They will form a team to participate in the freshman assessment a week later.
"Now that you've broken through, you should ask for leave as soon as possible to get your spirit ring. Once you become a Great Spirit Master, our team's strength will increase, and we'll have a better chance of getting good results in the freshman assessment," Dai Huabin suggested.
Having witnessed Shi Yu's spatial abilities during this period, he valued this person even more and considered recruiting him.
Unfortunately, Shi Yu was a bit arrogant and unwilling to become his advisor, even with very good terms offered.
Since I can't recruit them directly, I can only try to befriend them; that would be a form of recruitment, I suppose.
"I'll apply tomorrow," Shi Yu naturally wanted to obtain the spirit ring as soon as possible.
"I wonder if I'll be able to time travel again after obtaining this spirit ring," Shi Yu couldn't help but think as he lay down on the bed.
This acquisition of a spirit ring will also confirm many of his suspicions.
After daybreak, Shi Yu asked his homeroom teacher, Shao Wentao, for leave.
Although Dai Huabin was their class monitor and roommate, it was still better to ask the homeroom teacher for leave in person.
"He increased his soul power by four levels in just three months?" Shao Wentao was astonished when he learned about Shi Yu's situation in the office.
He paid attention to Shi Yu, but not too much, and didn't constantly monitor the changes in his soul power.
I only found out now that Shi Yu had already broken through to level 20.
There were other teachers in the office, and they were all drawn to Shi Yu.
"Have you taken any rare or precious medicinal herbs or elixirs?" the homeroom teacher of Class 4 couldn't help but ask.
Shi Yu shook his head: "I don't have the money to buy any rare and precious herbs or elixirs."
The teachers exchanged glances, even more surprised. To increase one's soul power so much without drugs was a bit of an exaggeration.
"I've approved your leave, but how do you plan to acquire the spirit ring?" Shao Wentao asked with a smile.
Naturally, they would be happy for their students to improve their skills before the assessment.
This would further enhance the overall strength of his combination with Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, making them more likely to achieve good results.
"I'll go to the Soul Hunting Department and ask the teacher for help in getting a Soul Ring," Shi Yu said somewhat awkwardly.
There was nothing he could do; he hadn't even earned a single gold soul coin working at the cafeteria during this period, which was far from enough to pay for acquiring a soul ring.
I feel quite good about learning about soul tools on my own, but I can't try to make them because I don't have the money to buy the materials. At present, I only understand them theoretically.
It's not possible to make money with soul tools for the time being.
Having no money but wanting to acquire a spirit ring, he could only buy it on credit. Although he felt embarrassed, there was nothing he could do; he was in such dire straits. He would pay back several times over when he had the money in the future.
That's what he told himself, which made him feel a little more at ease.
I'm just taking out a loan, and I will definitely pay it back later, including interest. It's definitely not a freebie.