Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 175: Selling Artifact To School (Part 1)

Chapter 175: Selling Artifact To School (Part 1)

She then walking over, and said, "Here’s the water you asked for."

"Okay, thank you," Isabella Xiao took a sip, and gently placed the glass down, "I should go now, so I won’t take up more of your time. See you in class tomorrow."

Amalia escorted her to the door and then returned to pour out the almost untouched glass of water.

A few days later, the discussions about the exam was began among the classmates in the artifact refining class.

The exam at the artifact refining college was different from the weaponry departement; the questions were set by the school.

Every year, the questions were different but tended to increase in difficulty, and leading to widespread complaints each time.

As Amalia arrived for class and sat down, she overheard a conversation between two students.

"If only we knew the exam questions beforehand."

"Are you crazy? How could you possibly know the questions in advance? Thinking about stealing them?"

"I’m just thinking, even if we knew in advance, we might not necessarily pass. Some of those questions are insane."

"I heard this year the school allocated more resources to the artifact refining class compared to last semester. If we pass the test, we could get hold of these resources. Previously, these resources were monopolized by those from influential families."

"Forget about it, it’s not our concern. We just need to secure our own share of resources."

"..."

The two of them exchanged a few more sentences before veering into another topic.

Amalia listened only halfway and wasn’t very clear about what was being monopolized by those aristocratic youths.

However, if they could really achieve a monopoly, that would indeed be a skill.

Isabella Xiao continued to pester her as before, and sometimes she would explaining things to her when she had something she didn’t understand.

Later, Amalia came to understand the monopoly that was mentioned.

The aristocratic youths had family support, so their cultivation progressed more smoothly.

Most of them were also genuinely talented.

However, the school had certain resources with limited quotas, such as the essence unity crystal.

During each exam, the school would allocate a batch of decent-quality essence unity crystal, which only the top few or a dozen students before the exam could obtain.

Most of the time, it was the aristocratic youths who got them.

"But this exam is really difficult. Many students often get eliminated at the first stage. Those who manage to reach the end are truly exceptional," sighed Isabella Xiao.

"Although I passed the first stage last time, I got eliminated at the second stage."

"Is it that challenging?" Amalia asked.

"Of course, don’t underestimate it. Why do you think there’s an increasing divide among the students in the artifact refining class? Haven’t you noticed, especially between commoners and aristocratic youths?" Isabella Xiao paused, and then she lowered her voice suddenly.

"In previous years, it was mostly the aristocratic youths who seized the quotas. Actually, everyone suspects... whether they obtained the exam questions in advance."

Amalia frowned, "Are you saying they cheated?"

"Don’t speak so loudly," Isabella Xiao quickly looked around, and relieved when she confirmed no one was listening before continuing, "This is just speculation."

"If they didn’t act that way, there wouldn’t be such speculation,"

"Actually, I think there might be some truth to it. Think about it, on the commoners’ side, without family support, their path is already difficult. And then, the good resources are snatched away by those aristocratic youths. Many people feel resentful. It’s normal to think that way. If at this time, someone formidable can overshadow the aristocratic youths, everyone would surely admire that person," Isabella Xiao’s eyes darted around.

"Maybe even support them."

"Resources are earned through one’s own abilities. Without skills, no matter how much complaining is done, it’s useless. It’s better to be steady and earnest," Amalia said.

Isabella Xiao blinked her yes, "But what if they really obtained the exam questions in advanced? How could one compete based solely on skills then?"

"How do you know they really got hold of the exam questions?" Amalia gazed deeply at her.

Isabella Xiao’s eyes flickered.

She glanced around suspiciously, ensuring no one was nearby, she then leaned in closer, speaking in a hushed tone, "Because I heard something. I have some inside information; there’s talk about someone planning to steal the exam questions."

Amalia cast a profound glance at her, she murmured an affirmative sound, and then returned to reviewing her notes.

"Aren’t you curious?" Isabella Xiao was a bit surprised by her indifferent reaction.

"Not curious," Amalia replied.

"If one gets the questions early, they can practice in advance, pass all the exams, and obtain coveted resources that others envy. It would greatly aid your future cultivation. Isn’t that beneficial?" Isabella Xiao inquired further.

Amalia glanced at her, "I don’t need it. I advise you, don’t entertain such thoughts."

"I was just talking," Isabella Xiao muttered when she noticed her serious expression.

Amalia remained silent, and not looking at her anymore.

She walked on her own path, and besides, she wasn’t very familiar with Isabella Xiao.

A single reminder was enough, considering her previous help in the classroom.

Professor Frans arrived and mentioned the exams during the class, urging everyone to focus on the exams and perform at their best.

Whether they passed or not, it would be a learning experience, and continuous effort would yield rewards.

This message might have been repeated numerous times, as most students showed a bored expression.

During the class, Amalia was once again called upon by Professor Frans to assist.

It seemed that since that day, she was frequently singled out by Professor Frans.

At first, one or two times might have been fine, but it became a daily occurrence.

Everyone speculated that Professor Frans had high hopes for Amalia.

Professor Frans was a prominent figure in the artifact refining college, he’s one of the most influential person nationwide.

Anyone he favored was undoubtedly talented.

Since then, Amalia clearly felt that the attitudes of her classmates towards her had improved compared to before.