Nine Star Burden

Character: Jiang Xiao.

1) Star Map:

Big Dipper, Stardust Stage Level 5

2) Star Technique:

1. Blessing, Brass Quality Level 1 (0/10)

2. Decoy, Brass Quality Level 1 (0/10)

3. Green Glow, Silver Quality Level 4 (8/10)

4. Endurance, Silver Quality Level 4 (8/10)

5. Bell, Silver Quality Level 1

6. Imprint, Silver Quality Level 1

3) Basic Technique:

1. Freehand Combat, Silver Quality Level 0

2. Star Power Abundance, Brass Quality Level 3

3. Dagger Mastery, Brass Quality Level 5

4) Skill Points: 6

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After successfully defeating the School Tyrants, Jiang Xiao gained a total of three Skill Points, which could be considered a windfall.

Ever since his Freehand Combat got upgraded to Silver Quality, one Skill Point would no longer be enough for him to advance one level. 10 Skill Points would be required for the advancement of one level.

100 Skill Points would be required to upgrade Freehand Combat to Gold Quality.

Jiang Xiao accepted those requirements since he did not plan to use his Skill Points on that for the time being. He knew that he had enough time to work hard, train himself well, and upgrade his skill level independently.

The three members of Jiang Xiao’s team once again obtained the Star Beads given by the school, and he was certain that the rewards for this competition would definitely be better than that of the previous battle with their fellow Year One schoolmates.

This time, both the Zhu brothers and Yi Lianna received the Star Beads from the Rig Desert in Gan Province. Jiang Xiao had never heard of the Star Techniques that the Zhu brothers had, but he was rather familiar with Yi Lianna’s.

Barren Wind!

Han Jiangxue had that very extremely domineering Star Technique.

He wondered if the Zhu brothers and Yi Lianna could absorb the Star Techniques successfully.

Due to the fact that Jiang Xiao had performed extremely well, he managed to surpass commander Zhu Wen and was selected as the MVP of that round.

However, Jiang Xiao didn’t get the corresponding Star Beads as rewards. Instead, he was promoted to Year Three directly.

Yes, Jiang Xiao managed to advance to Class 1 of Year Three, just like he wished.

It was also a form of reward since it was extremely important for Jiang Xiao’s future.

Since there was a change in teammates, he would have a higher starting point.

Jiang Xiao secretly gave the Silver Quality Long-tailed Scorpion Star Bead to Liu Ke, which was given to him by the school. The team of five once again headed to the alley opposite the school and had some hot pot buffet as a celebratory meal and a farewell for Jiang Xiao.

However, they did not feel too sad about it. After all, they were still in the same school.

During this short period of time, the team had built a strong rapport and friendship. Since they also had a WeChat group chat, they would definitely still stay in touch.

To be more pragmatic, the team would still build strong connections with Jiang Xiao even if they did not have a strong friendship.

It was partly because Jiang Xiao was a strong Medical Awakened. None of them were fools either.

On the other hand, Jiang Xiao was about to enter Year Three and there would be no harm in getting close to a student like him.

To the normal students who came from average families, it was a nice feeling to know that they had someone who would take care of them.

Although Jiang Xiao was selected as the MVP, the school made an exception by allowing Jiang Xiao to advance to Year Three.

However, it was mostly because the few members of the School Tyrants, Xia Yan, Han Jiangxue, and Li Weiyi had all written to the school to request for them to let Jiang Xiao join their team for the sake of team harmony and bringing glory to the school. They also managed to convince the authorities by emphasizing Jiang Xiao’s performance and abilities.

Li Weiyi’s parents were the most firm about their decisions, while Li Weiyi was the one who was the most opinionated and biased against Gao Junwei as well. He said, “When entering the other dimensions to take on missions with Gao Junwei, I was never afraid of the enemies. My so-called teammate is the one who terrifies me the most.”

On the other hand, Jiang Xiao’s Medical ability was also recognized by the school authorities, who also felt that a team consisting of two Melee Awakened, one Rules Awakened, and one Medical Awakened would definitely do better in future competitions and bring glory for Jiangbin High School.

Jiangbin High School was put under tremendous pressure. For the sake of the school’s interests, they decided to do a swap.

The only thing that made Jiang Xiao feel terrible was the extra conditions that the school set for him—for him to stay in school for three more years.

It seemed that they were out to suck Jiang Xiao dry and make full use of his potential by ensuring he would represent the students of Jiangbin High School every year.

In other words, Jiang Xiao would still have to continue studying in Year Three for another three years even though he had already advanced to Year Three…

This is really overbearing! 

Stay in Year Three for three years!?!

The thought of it was intimidating enough.

At this juncture, Jiang Xiao dared not make any objections because he knew what his true purpose was. He wanted to send Han Jiangxue and Xia Yan away safely.

He wanted to help her get admitted to her ideal university, walk out of this icy Beijiang province, and head towards the East or Central China. He wanted to help her delve into the larger cities and have a better life.

As for himself… he decided that he should continue studying first. Anyway, he was still young and it was rather interesting to roam around this fish pond for now. He felt that he would be able to acquire some Skill Points too.

In his previous lifetime, Jiang Xiao also left his hometown to work in other cities. He had been working in a second-tier city in the south of China.

He did not quite yearn to work in bustling cities because he knew that there were pros and cons. Since he was able-bodied, he felt that he would be able to live anywhere.

Although Jiang Xiao only had nine star slots, kids like him were at most in the Nebula Stage. Even though Jiang Xiao could not acquire more Star Techniques in the future and break through the Nebula Stage, the Star Techniques that he had now were domineering enough.

The thing was, Jiang Xiao had great combat abilities, just like his father.

To a certain extent, Jiang Xiao’s late parents had become his safety amulet and many things were simply accredited to the fact that his parents used to be Wasteland Reclaimers.

Silver Quality Star Technique Blessing? Where did such a rare item come from?

Oh, his father used to be a Wasteland Reclaimer.

Silver Quality Star Technique Green Glow? Where did such a rare item come from?

Oh, his mother used to be a Wasteland Reclaimer.

This kid is only 16 years old. Why were his reflexes so quick? He must have trained since a young age, eh?

Oh, his parents used to be Wasteland Reclaimers…

The military training was concluded and Jiang Xiao returned to his dormitory while others gossiped.

He got a grip on his emotions.

With the blessings of the Zhu brothers and Yi Lianna’s and Liu Ke’s words of encouragement, Jiang Xiao got ready to embark on a new journey tomorrow.

At the thought of this, Jiang Xiao took out his mobile phone, opened Weibo, and got ready to upload the photo of him and his team winning the Year One competition.

To his surprise, he was flooded with messages when he opened his Weibo.

So many private messages? 

So many comments? 

What’s all this mess? 

Oh my god. Turns out I don’t just have these 30-odd zombies as my fans? Why do I have more than two thousand followers now?

“Pork Bun Army is here to observe the buzzcut boy.”

“Oh! Little monk, how dare you to seduce my Pork Bun Goddess? Are you sick of living?”

“Daddy, did you see the private message? I’m still waiting for you in Ward 302, Hongqiqu Hospital, Jiangbin City. I need you.”

“Jiang Xiaopi, I love you.”

“I need some milk, my children have been crying non-stop lately. Xiaopi, hurry and give me a Blessing. Just one will do. *smiling emoji*.”

Those were all private messages, and the original photo of Yi Lianna’s blurry silhouette and legs which Jiang Xiao was leaning on was flooded with comments from users discussing the attributes of Chinese and foreign women.

The entire post was chaotic.

The first Weibo post was the one he posted to tease Han Jiangxue for returning home late every night when he first arrived in school. They were all calling him “Brother-in-law”.

Jiang Xiao scratched his head and thought, Impressive. 

Am I famous now? 

Should I accept endorsements and film for commercials next? 

Jiang Xiao thought about it for a while and posted the photo of the five of them with the text:

“Champions~”

To his surprise, someone commented just 20 seconds after he published the post.

Jiang Xiao opened the notification to see a flabbergasting comment:

“Brother-in-law, good evening. Help me take good care of your sister.”

“Brother-in-law, why are you still awake at such a late hour?”

“Buzzcut boy has emerged as the champion. From now on, stay far, far, away from those brazen hussies and vixens. Love you~ Muacks.”

Why am I addressed in the same way in the three messages? 

Not long after, the comments continued to flood the post.

Man-Wearing-A-Straw-Hat: “Go to bed early and stop playing with Weibo. Your mobile phone will ring and wake me up.”

Hong Yan: “Jiang Xiaopi, you are the best. Don’t listen to your sister’s nonsense, everything you do now is right! I love you so much! I’ll tease your sister together with you in the future!”

Chinese Citizen Yi Lianna: “Hehe, we’re the champions now~ Hurry and look at the WeChat group. Zhu Wu is confessing his love for you.”

Jiang Xiao scratched his head out of habit. Of course, he knew who he should help.

Jiang Xiao tapped on Hong Yan’s comment and replied, “I don’t love you, I despise you.”

Hong Yan: “Do you have a death wish?”

Yeah, that’s the way Xia Yan usually speaks. 

59 Tulong Street: “I seem to hear a heartbroken voice.”

Jiang Xiao was dumbfounded.

Who is this?