No strange things are allowed to evolve!

Is the rating... linked to the grade...?

Although the two-star guy is very strong, he is actually quite average by the standards of level nine, which is why he is only two stars.

And my strength is actually equivalent to that of a level nine NPC?

Level 8 is the elite, Level 7 is the top, and Level 6 is the absolute best?

When Jiang Shu looked at the others, her expression had changed.

I thought I was on the third floor and you were on the fifth floor, but it turns out you're all on the first floor...

So it turns out it wasn't that I couldn't see through your strength, but that you... were really weak?

Chapter 209 How Steel Was Tempered

It's not that a bronze player accidentally entered a high-level game.

It now seems that the top player mistakenly entered a low-level game and thought that everyone was not a local.

That's what you call a idiot who's a master.

"So...that's how it was?"

Once he understood this, Jiang Shu straightened his back immediately.

The beautiful young woman and the strong man were still asking Jiang Shu's name and wanted to act as his guide.

But as the old saying goes, you used to ignore me, now you can't afford to be near me.

Once they've all officially passed the civil service exam, how can they be the same?

"Sorry, I don't have time to talk to you for long. I need to finish my ranking as soon as possible and then go win my next match."

Jiang Shu said calmly.

"Uh..." The beautiful girl was still not giving up: "You don't even know about the ranking system, so you must not know much about the Hatchery either. Don't be shy, I can tell you anything you don't understand."

"No need."

Jiang Shu waved his hand.

What he wants to know now, there are already plenty of people willing to line up to tell him—

This can be seen from the reactions of others.

After confirming that the referee had not made a mistake and that Jiang Shu was indeed the only one who had really impressed today, and even recently, their gaze towards Jiang Shu had changed.

While I wouldn't say I was contemptuous or dismissive, I could certainly say I was indifferent.

But now, it's all enthusiasm and goodwill.

Sure enough, once someone becomes famous, they're surrounded by good people.

Perhaps they don't necessarily want to have any interaction with Jiang Shu, and they won't force anything that might annoy people, but if they have the opportunity to make friends, they certainly won't miss it.

If Jiang Shu were to ask about something that everyone already knows, would they refuse?

So even if a guide or narrator is needed, why does Jiang Shu insist on choosing someone with whom he has had a previous rift or unpleasant experience?

Jiang Shu naturally rejected the beautiful young man.

Moreover, he wasn't worried that the other party might be someone worth befriending.

Aside from the fact that she was indeed mediocre, none of the capable people he knew had changed their tune so quickly and without any sense of embarrassment.

So, Jiang Shu brushed past her.

He didn't say much, nor did he make any sarcastic remarks, but for some reason, the beautiful young woman suddenly exploded.

"What do you mean? It's just that your strength is off the charts, what's so great about that?"

Jiang Shu stopped and looked back at her in surprise.

"I don't think I said anything to you, did I?"

"I'm willing to change my attitude and become your guide, and you're still not happy about it? Who do you think you are? If you're so capable, why don't you get five and a half stars on the other tests too!"

After saying that, she looked at Jiang Shu defiantly.

It was as if she was waiting for Jiang Shu to show signs of guilt and then reveal her weakness, so that she would win.

She was certain that Jiang Shu, being only level six and having never entered the combat incubation field, couldn't possibly have so many evolution points to make her other stats so outstanding.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shu couldn't help but shake his head.

She said so many harsh things before and she didn't get angry, but I just politely refused, so how did I become famous?

Moreover, why should I prove these things just to gain your approval?

That's so strange.

What else could this be but a god?

People around him were initially just envious of Jiang Shu for getting five and a half stars, speculating that Jiang Shu might be a top contender in this competition.

Unexpectedly, I suddenly saw this.

They had no idea what had happened between the two of them, since no one had paid any attention to Jiang Shu before.

But that doesn't stop them from watching the show and enjoying the gossip.

Eating melons is a human instinct, perhaps even more important than evolution.

Seeing that more and more people were whispering, Jiang Shu didn't want to make a big fuss.

He intended to downplay the incident.

then.

"Classic Fu Hands and Ears Face Reading".

He said.

He then went straight to the next test.

He didn't believe the other party could do anything to him.

This is the church's territory; I doubt she'd dare to act recklessly.

whee.

Sure enough, after a brief moment of shock, as if she couldn't believe Jiang Shu would say those words, her eyes widened, and she almost spit fire.

But in the end, she just stood there and did nothing.

He could only let the people around him point fingers and gossip at him.

Just then, the referee of the power arena lowered his eyelids and slowly spoke.

Please refrain from engaging in unrelated activities.

Only then did everyone turn their attention back to the test and continue testing the segmentation method in an orderly manner.

It's as if nothing ever happened.

However, everyone remembered Jiang Shu's appearance.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shu had already arrived at the next arena.

A ring of physical strength.

This arena doesn't have the eye-catching equipment of a power arena, but it's filled with many cold weapons.

Sharp tools and blunt tools are all available.

The referee on this stage is also quite different from the others.

At a glance, it's clear that she's an evolved being with a life-spirit root.

Because she was conducting tests on people while simultaneously healing them.

Yes, the test of physical strength is very simple and brutal. It involves attacking you with various melee weapons to test your physical resistance until you are injured.

Then test your recovery ability.

Only after the test is completed will the referee apply force to completely restore you to your original state.

So, as you can imagine, this test was quite painful, hence the ring was filled with grimaces and winces.

There's no way around it; even the toughest man has a soft spot.

Not to mention that many of them were women.

A cunning and experienced referee can always find everyone's weaknesses and then attack them relentlessly, resulting in most people surrendering before long.

"Stop whining! If you can't stand the pain, it'll affect my rating of you. Bear with it!"

The referee will make this kind of female S statement to everyone.

Many people in the queue felt a little uneasy upon seeing this scene.

The pain itself is one thing, but the real agonizing feeling is watching others suffer while your own time is about to come.

The scene was comparable to the corridor outside a hospital's hemorrhoid surgery room.

Jiang Shu, however, was unmoved by this.

Even a slight frown from him would be a disservice to his scarred body.

What bothered him more was: It's so slow here...

Everyone had to endure a lot of nagging from the referee, unlike in the power ring where you could just throw a punch with all your might.

Interestingly, most people, after going through all that trouble, only managed to get one or two stars, and their facial expressions were quite priceless.

It's like your girlfriend not giving you money after you've been dumped.

She was so aggrieved that she was on the verge of tears.

After waiting a while longer and noticing that the line hadn't moved much, Jiang Shu couldn't help but ask:

"How long will this take?"

"It'll be a while longer," the person in front replied instinctively.

Then, turning around, he saw Jiang Shu. The man was taken aback, blinked, and asked, "Brother, are you in a hurry?"

"It's alright, not in a rush," Jiang Shu replied.

"How about this, you go first?" the man said, turning to the side as if to let Jiang Shu cut in line.

Jiang Shu politely waved her hand: "Oh, no need, no need, that would be too much trouble."

To Jiang Shu's surprise, the man wasn't just being polite; he actually dragged Jiang Shu to the front and stood at the back himself.

"It's okay, brother, you go first."

The man said with a smile.

"I'm so sorry," Jiang Shu said, having no choice but to go along with it.

"It's nothing, it's nothing, it's my duty."

This was clearly the surprise that came from his little display of skill.

Now, not only are the people I encounter all very nice, but they've even learned to be considerate!

But the surprises didn't end there.

When the people further ahead heard the noise, or noticed that the people behind them had changed, they turned around and saw Jiang Shu.

Almost without exception, everyone enthusiastically let Jiang Shu cut in line.

The guy at the very front of the line was just being helpful.

He had already taken off his clothes, ready to be stabbed, but when he saw Jiang Shu, he put his clothes back on and reached out his hand to Jiang Shu.

"please!"

His heroic spirit soared to the clouds.

Jiang Shu was a little embarrassed by this.

"Hey bro, you have quite a lot of chest hair."

The man blushed and said, "It's nothing, nothing at all."

The referee on the side didn't care whether anyone cut in line or not. Seeing that everyone had given way, she didn't bother to say anything more.