Chapter 132: Credits
Jiang Tian walked into the kitchen and examined it carefully, finding that many details had been thoughtfully considered.
The height of the table allowed him to work without bending over too much.
Additionally, the table for processing ingredients was at the back and was very large.
Since the ingredients used in his dishes were mostly from other races, their bodies were much larger.
A larger countertop would allow him to handle food more efficiently.
This detail alone was enough to show Zhou Shang's concern for Jiang Tian.
It could be said that the configuration of the entire kitchen was top-notch.
Jiang Tian touched this and examined that, noticing that his software also contained various instructions for using the kitchen.
In addition, there were many things to take note of.
Xue Ruyan, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but sigh when she saw Jiang Tian's happy expression. It was just like him.
If other students arrived at Dormitory No. 01, they would definitely be eager to wander around and explore.
Only Jiang Tian would enter the kitchen without hesitation and start tinkering with the kitchen utensils and cooking equipment.
Jiang Tian's face was filled with smiles, as if he had found his new favorite toy.
Xue Ruyan helped on the side and didn't take too long. She left when the work was almost finished.
She went back to her dormitory No. 02 and also controlled the barrier of the formation to condense spiritual energy.
In addition, after binding her dormitory, a lot of messages came through the campus software of Star City Hongwu University on her mobile phone.
After everything was ready, Xue Ruyan returned to Jiang Tian's dormitory.
Jiang Tian gave Xue Ruyan permission so that she could enter directly without needing his consent.
When Xue Ruyan returned, she saw that all of Jiang Tian's classic glowing dishes were already on the table.
Jiang Tian wiped his hands, pulled out a chair, sat down, and said to Xue Ruyan, "This can be considered the first meal cooked in the new house. It's pretty good."
"The teacher was very thoughtful. These kitchen utensils are custom-made with formations embedded inside."
"If you want to activate these kitchen utensils, you need to infuse them with blood and energy as a power source. This way, I can bring out my own unique skills."
"Now there are so many things to experiment with, like the oven in the back, and so on."
As Jiang Tian spoke, he handed a pair of chopsticks to Xue Ruyan, who was sitting opposite him.
After taking the chopsticks, Xue Ruyan didn't bother to be polite. She started picking up the food immediately.
"I just returned to my dormitory and briefly read the admission handbook," Xue Ruyan said while eating. "We will earn credits based on our rankings."
"The function of credits is similar to that of merit points. They can be exchanged for resources, and these are resources exclusively available to Martial Arts University students."
It was similar to how merits could be exchanged for resources directly from the Tang Kingdom, while credits were specifically for the Martial Arts University.
It wasn't surprising that a martial arts university would have exclusive resources. After all, they were training young students, the future of the human race.
Naturally, they needed to be nurtured properly and have their potential maximized.
"In addition to basic resources, many training facilities require credits for access, such as the Blood Source Room we used before."
"In addition to the Blood Source Room, there is also a Virtual Warehouse, which can simulate alien living environments and construct training scenarios with imaginary enemies."
"There is also a Retreat Center. I've heard that the one at the Martial Arts University is quite advanced. The gentle spiritual energy inside is extremely rich."
"It also has the effect of clearing the mind, making cultivation more effective."
As Xue Ruyan spoke, she placed her phone on the table and projected the image.
She swiped her fingers, dragging the screen to show Jiang Tian.
She knew that Jiang Tian was focused on cooking and would definitely not pay too much attention to these things.
So, she had to study it for him and then explain it, saving him the trouble.
Jiang Tian ate while listening to Xue Ruyan's explanation. He also wanted to use these training areas to improve his strength.
Otherwise, how could he hunt for food and process it properly if he wasn't strong enough?
As Xue Ruyan switched to another interface, she said, "I also found something very interesting."
At that moment, the image presented in front of Jiang Tian was an interface labeled as a cultivation resource.
[Special Canteen (Under Renovation, Please Stay Tuned)]
There was only one line of text on the interface, with nothing else.
"It looks like this was set up by the teacher," Jiang Tian said slowly after reading it.
He already had a good idea that this interface was prepared for him.
Xue Ruyan nodded. "Principal Zhou probably didn't ask for your permission, but to save time, he created this interface in advance."
"Once you agree, it will be put into use."
"If you think about it, it makes sense. Jiang's dishes are a type of cultivation resource."
"And Principal Zhou doesn't intend for you to work for free. Since it's integrated into the school software, other students who want to eat your food will probably have to pay in credits."
Speaking of this, Xue Ruyan was somewhat emotional. "Principal Zhou is really thoughtful and has considered so many details in advance."
The renovation of the kitchen in the new campus dormitory was also planned beforehand.
Jiang Tian would take decisive action in the entrance examination, and to avoid any disruption to his academics, school started early.
These were all carefully arranged.
Xue Ruyan spoke again, "The entrance examination will begin tomorrow, and the rules are very simple. It will be a large free-for-all in the practice field."
"Of course, auxiliary professions have a different assessment."
"The rankings will not be based solely on the order of elimination. Instead, it will be a comprehensive evaluation, considering both the martial arts college entrance examination ranking and on-site performance."
"The entire fight will be recorded, analyzed by the super array computer to generate preliminary results, and then reviewed by the teachers."
Jiang Tian listened to Xue Ruyan's words and nodded. "Then I'll move a little slower. You all should spread out, stay away, and make sure to showcase your abilities."
"Otherwise, if I finish too quickly, you won't have enough opponents to demonstrate your strength against."
Jiang Tian's words sounded arrogant, but Xue Ruyan knew he was simply stating the truth.
After dinner, Xue Ruyan prepared to return to her dormitory to cultivate, but Jiang Tian asked her to stay and practice at his place.
After all, the conditions here were better, and the difference in spiritual energy concentration would have no effect on her training.
At dusk.
Under the Dao-pattern spiritual tree in the courtyard, Xue Ruyan sat cross-legged, immersed in cultivation.
Jiang Tian sat on the stone chair beside her, carefully watching a cooking instructional video on his phone.