Start By Parsing The Sun

Chapter 3: Master of Predicting Exam Questions

Qiu Yuan observed for a while, confirming that no students were slacking off, then walked back into the cubicle and took out a file labeled "Grade 3 Class 2" from the cabinet.

He flipped through a dozen pages and found the information he was looking for.

Under the "Name" column, two characters were written prominently - Cheng Han.

Qiu Yuan muttered to himself, "Twelve years ago, Cheng Han's parents unfortunately encountered a 'strange demon' and passed away. He was adopted by the 'Ji Ci Institute'... Six months ago, he moved out early after passing the assessment by the Ji Ci Institute and was allocated a residence by the government.

"The assessment difficulty is not low, and most orphans cannot pass it. They can only move out when they turn sixteen. This kid actually achieved it before he turned thirteen, which is quite impressive."

After reading the information, Qiu Yuan chuckled and said, "In the previous meditation class, Cheng Han's observation score was only thirty-nine seconds, but this time it has increased by so much.

"I have been teaching meditation classes for over twenty years, and in my memory, there were only nine students who had a significant improvement of more than two seconds. Among them, four became warriors. This kid, however, has explosively increased by three seconds, making it highly likely for him to become a warrior in the future."

Qiu Yuan took out a pen and drew a triangle symbol in the upper right corner. "Let's list this kid as a key observation target."

The Black Armor Army of Tai'an Little Spirit Realm consists of four battle groups.

But few people know that there is competition between the battle groups in many aspects.

One of them is the selection of new recruits.

Every meditation class teacher in each middle school secretly serves a specific battle group and is responsible for selecting talents for them.

*

Inside the meditation room.

Cheng Han began studying the True Flame Residual Mark.

Upon careful observation, he noticed some mysterious thread-like structures faintly present in the core of the light cluster, although most of it was missing.

Cheng Han muttered to himself, "Could this be the essence of the 'residual mark'? By extension, could the true form of the Source Perception Mark and Body Tempering Mark also be similar thread-like structures?"

He personally believed that this was highly likely.

Cheng Han focused his mind on the True Flame Residual Mark, and the light cluster suddenly flickered. Profound knowledge surged out from it, and he naturally understood the function of this thing.

After digesting the knowledge, he felt extremely delighted in his heart. "The Source Perception Mark can only sense source energy, but this thing is much more useful than the Source Perception Mark."

Cheng Han attempted to activate the True Flame Residual Mark.

As if sensing its owner's will, the residual mark suddenly expanded, spontaneously absorbing spiritual power.

In an instant, a warm current surged within him, spreading to every limb and bone. His whole body instantly became warm, as if immersed in warmth.

He had another thought, and the light cluster returned to its original state, and the warm current stopped.

Cheng Han seemed to have realized something. "The True Flame Residual Mark is a product of analyzing the sun, so it can generate heat energy like the sun. The 'flame' character in its name should come from this.

"Even in its incomplete state, it has such an effect. If it is fully supplemented, it must have even more effects."

*

One hour later.

"Ding Ling!"

Qiu Yuan shook the bell in his hand.

This meant that the meditation class had ended.

Many students stood up eagerly, as if escaping, quickly collected their cushions, and stumbled out of the meditation room.

This was a normal phenomenon.

Maintaining the same sitting posture for a long time, it's not surprising that your legs and feet feel numb.

Cheng Han returned to the classroom and had just sat down when Qian Qingqing asked with a gossipy look on her face, "Cheng Han, are you the illegitimate child of Teacher Qiu?"

The corners of his mouth twitched, and he said unkindly, "If I tell Teacher Qiu about this, how many times do you think you'll get hit with a ruler?"

Qian Qingqing quickly begged for forgiveness, "I'm sorry!"

Cheng Han glanced at her and didn't say anything else.

Qian Qingqing changed the topic and asked in a low voice, "By the way, there will be a math test in three days. Do you have any suggestions?"

For more than half a year, the little girl had witnessed firsthand her desk mate's amazing ability to predict test questions, especially for the key questions with high scores. He could predict them correctly nine out of ten times, which greatly impressed her.

Of course, Cheng Han did not reveal his ability to have all-knowing eyes. Instead, he used the excuse of studying seriously and being able to guess the teacher's way of setting questions.

Qian Qingqing didn't forget to offer a reward, "Plus two extra breakfasts, including the one before, a total of three meals, each with your favorite 'Qinglin Fruit'. How about that?"

Qinglin Fruit is a high-end fruit in this world, with a price of up to forty copper coins per piece. Ordinary people can't afford to buy it. The little girl comes from a good family and often uses Qinglin Fruit to repay his help.

Cheng Han didn't hesitate, "Deal!"

He focused his mind and silently recited, "Predict the last three major questions of the exam."

A cool sensation once again appeared on his crown, and a stream of information emerged in his mind out of thin air.

Mental energy decreased by 0.5 points, but proficiency remained unchanged.

When the skill was at level 1, there was still proficiency in predicting test questions. However, after leveling up to level 2, there were no more proficiency rewards, indicating the difficulty of skill advancement.

Cheng Han tore off a page and quickly wrote three questions, handing them to the little girl. "The types are the same, but they won't be exactly the same. Remember to practice diligently so that you won't be unable to solve them later."

He reminded her again, "As usual, don't spread it around."

Qian Qingqing folded the paper and nodded with a smile, "I understand."

She wasn't a fool. If the questions were leaked, other people's grades would also improve, which would diminish the benefits she received.

At this time, a slightly chubby boy sitting in the back row watched the two of them chatting and couldn't help but show a jealous expression.

At this age, most teenagers are just beginning to experience love, and Qian Qingqing is beautiful and adorable, so naturally, many boys in the class secretly admire her.

The chubby boy stared at the fair side profile of the little girl and couldn't help but interject, "Qian Qingqing, what's written on that paper that makes you so happy?"

Qian Qingqing's smile instantly diminished by half, and she responded stiffly, "Wen Jie, what does it have to do with you?"

The chubby boy, called Wen Jie, forced a smile and said, "Just showing concern for a classmate."

Qian Qingqing snorted and didn't give him a good look, "No need for your concern."

Wen Jie was speechless.

Suddenly, he made an invitation, "Cheng Han, the day after tomorrow is a day off from school. Some classmates and I are planning to go to Nanhu Lake. Do you want to come?"

Cheng Han was speechless.

Even with just a little thought, he knew that Wen Jie must secretly hate him, and this invitation was not well-intentioned.

He looked directly into Wen Jie's eyes and connected with the True Flame Imprint.

In that instant, Wen Jie felt that Cheng Han's gaze became as hot as flames, and his own eyeballs even had a slight burning sensation.

Wen Jie let out a low exclamation and quickly turned his head, instinctively closing his eyes.

Cheng Han silently curled up the corners of his mouth and turned his head.

This was another use of the True Flame Imprint.

Wen Jie opened his eyes a little and secretly glanced at Cheng Han's back, his expression filled with astonishment and suspicion, mixed with a hint of fear.

(End of this chapter)