Chapter 11

Within Pollution Star port, there is a gathering place for docking and waiting, as well as a small market.

Here, mainly simple exploration supplies are sold, such as temporary storage space toggles, nutrients, and simple capsule cabins.

Of course, these items were already included in the personal checklist distributed by the Junior academy before departure. If nothing unexpected happens, they will spend the next seven days here, with each person prepared with their own belongings.

Without much hesitation, after the leader briefly explained the map, the teacher officially led the students into Mountain Range Number One.

“Release your disguises and always be aware of the dangerous pollution plants in the surroundings.”

The surface of Pollution Star resembles a typical forest polluted landscape, covered everywhere with contaminated green vegetation. Twisted vines root themselves in the mysterious dark gray soil, reflecting a demonic appearance.

The mountains stretch endlessly, with no end in sight.

In fact, Mountain Range Number One is just the outermost part of the polluted forest star.

Besides the insect race, Pollution Star is mainly inhabited by pollution-mutated creatures, with mutated plants being the most abundant. If humans do not clean up Pollution Star in a timely manner, the insect toxin will seep into the planet’s core, completely corrupting it into an insect star.

“This Pollution Star has a low danger level and is traversed by dormant volcanoes. Occasional minor earthquakes occur. Mountain Range Number One mainly consists of zero-level insect race members, occasionally encountering level 1 in Mountain Range Number Two. In the innermost Mountain Range Number Three, there are sporadic second-level insect race members, but the majority are zero-level and first-level.”

Hong Nian unfolded the map, “For our exploration on Pollution Star this time, we will only explore the edges of Mountain Range Number One and Mountain Range Number Two. Everyone should not be too nervous. As long as we remain vigilant and respond seriously, we will not encounter life-threatening situations.”

While walking, Yuan Hanshuang listened attentively. When she saw Xiao Yunmeng looking at her, she immediately stood up straight and greeted, “Hello, Teacher Xiao!”

For the past two years, Xiao Yunmeng had been quietly looking after her. Although this fiery-looking female teacher never mentioned it, Yuan Hanshuang was well aware. Therefore, in front of these teachers, she no longer had the carefree appearance she had when she first entered school but instead showed great respect.

“You applied for a separate route for this practical training?” Xiao Yunmeng asked.

Yuan Hanshuang nodded, “Yes.”

Most of the students in the Junior Academy had low disguise levels and limited progress in their cultivation. To accommodate more people, the teachers’ practical training was only conducted in Mountain Range Number One. If they wanted to go deeper into the mountains, they could only apply for a separate route.

“With your current abilities, following us won’t lead to any improvement. Choosing a separate route is the right decision,” Xiao Yunmeng said. “By the way, have you decided which Academy to attend after graduation?”

“Not yet,” Yuan Hanshuang’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly laughed it off.

The graduation requirements of the Junior Academy were simple, and there was no need to complete the three years according to the standard curriculum. With her current level, she could directly graduate and go to the Intermediate Academy.

But Yuan Hanshuang didn’t want to go. Firstly, there was no Intermediate Academy on Star 1999, so she would have to go to another planet, and the cost of tickets was discouraging. Secondly, she had already managed to get free tuition and skip classes in the Junior Academy, enjoying top-level treatment with unlimited access to the cafeteria. It was a life of free food and drinks, so why bother going to the Intermediate Academy?

The junior Academy is striving again.

Furthermore, apart from their own solid abilities, only the seven advanced Academy have real value for the talented individuals. Many talented individuals from prestigious families or noble backgrounds would choose to hire teachers to instruct them at home, and when their knowledge and abilities are sufficient, they would directly participate in the Academy entrance examination to enter the advanced academy and pursue a golden future.

The Empire has established a series of welfare policies for talented individuals from humble backgrounds. Therefore, Yuan Hanshuang’s idea is simple. She plans to save money for two more years, achieve good grades in the Academy entrance examination, and strive to apply for financial assistance from the advanced Academies. With her father, she aims to develop in the Central Star.

“Alright.” Xiao Yunmeng didn’t ask much. “As long as you have a plan in mind.”

“Although this polluted star is not highly dangerous, with your current abilities, you can easily handle it. However, don’t go deep into the Mountain Three area that your teacher, Hong, marked. Always prioritize safety.”

She secretly handed over a separate package of supplies. “Keep this, it contains some concentrated nutrient solution. You’re always eating a lot, so don’t forget to gather at the starport on the last day on time.”

The junior Academy lacks sufficient teaching staff, making it difficult to take care of every student.

Hunting down the insect race and extremely polluted creatures is a necessary course for Gifted. The fledglings must take this step themselves. Although Xiao Yunmeng knows that Yuan Hanshuang is mischievous and sometimes does remarkable things that stand out from the crowd, she is cautious and won’t engage in uncertain battles. Xiao Yunmeng can still trust her.

“Thank you, teacher.” Yuan Hanshuang put the small package in her spatial pocket and took out a temperature-controlled box. “Xiao teacher, this is a snack I made myself.”

Given her current situation, it’s really difficult for her to find something to eat.

To willingly give this,  proves that Yuan Hanshuang truly loves Teacher Xiao.

After finishing all of this, she turned back and glanced at the group of classmates eagerly following behind her, reminding them, “Keep up with the teacher, stay safe on the way, and remember the minimum goal I set for you. Each person needs to hand in at least ten zero-order crystal nuclei, and the group should hand in at least three first-order crystal nuclei. Otherwise, the training intensity will double when we return.”

Hong Nian stood by with his arms crossed, looking like he was enjoying the show. “Not bad, you little ones even set up separate training tasks. Very well, it’s also a chance for us to see the results of your pretend training.”

Upon hearing this, the surrounding classmates immediately felt dissatisfied.

The teachers at the junior Academy are aware of Yuan Hanshuang’s initiative to organize private training for the students and they dismiss it, believing that teenage instructors cannot achieve much through training.

The students participating in the training, however, don’t like hearing such comments.

Although their leader is serious during training and can be strict if they don’t meet the standards, she is a reliable individuals. Not only she does not hide anything, but she also teach them various secrets and techniques of cultivation and ancient martial arts, while even making delicious little cakes for them.

After a month, the students participating in the training were so exhausted that they could fall asleep as soon as their heads touched the pillow, and even in their dreams, they were being trained. However, on the other hand, their visible progress in strength was far better than a year of training on their own.

If there were any doubts in everyone’s hearts about their leader at the beginning, after a month of grueling training, all the students participating in the special training had full respect and admiration for Yuan Hanshuang.

Admiration in the heart.

However, Yuan Hanshuang felt extremely uncomfortable being looked at by this group of people with bright eyes. “Alright, alright, follow Teacher Hong quickly.”

The students of Class 2 shouted in unison, “Understood, Boss! We won’t let Boss lose face!”

However, in private, they exchanged a knowing glance: everyone understood that the Boss was picky and honest!

Yuan Hanshuang didn’t see the crowd exchanging glances, and she snorted, “See you in seven days.”

After speaking, she waved her hand and walked towards the depths of the Number One Mountain Range.

Seeing her leave, Young Master Gu followed quietly without saying a word.

The man in the black suit walking behind frowned, “Didn’t you agree to have a match with the young master? Our young master’s time is tight, so don’t think about delaying it.”

Before Yuan Hanshuang could say anything, Young Master Gu’s  face turned cold.

He turned around and said coldly, “This is the opponent I recognize, show some respect.”

Obviously, the black suits didn’t expect Young Master Gu, who had been silent the whole way, to suddenly take action. Even the relatives of the jury who were trying to flatter him couldn’t keep up, but he clashed with them because of an inexperienced little girl.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming tense, a smiling middle-aged man walked out of the black suits.

He was obviously the leader of this group of suits. First, he scolded Young Master Gu, then made his subordinates apologize to Yuan Hanshuang, and finally casually dropped a hint.

“Young Master, don’t be angry. This is a critical moment for the main family assessment, and your parents are looking forward to it. Let’s not ruin the harmony.”