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"Hmph? I didn't expect anyone would dare to cause trouble in the examination hall."
A cold reprimand echoed in his ears. Lin turned his head to see the Tall and Thin Proctor glaring at him, a hint of anger in his eyes.
Lin was already in a bad mood; his talent had not been subpar before. That was his past talent; he was different now.
It was one thing for a group of ignorant students to look down on him, but he didn't expect even the proctor to judge him through a narrow lens.
"Don't underestimate people; not everyone is stagnant!"
With a cold expression, Lin Ye did not give the proctor a good look. He glanced at him and immediately turned away, showing no intention of engaging further.
"You! What an audacious attitude!"
The Tall and Thin Proctor's eyes widened in anger, but the next moment, his expression turned icy. Arguing with a student? That would be too damaging to his image.
"I want to see how you plan to break through the Flat level!"
The atmosphere instantly cooled down, and a tense air filled the room. The proctor sneered, crossing his arms as he looked at Lin, saying no more.
Seeing Lin fail the Talent Test was exactly what he wanted to witness; it was also the expected outcome.
Warrior Talents had been tested six months ago during the Star League Examination, and by then, most people's talents had already been set and wouldn't change significantly. Therefore, this teacher had no faith that Lin could pass the Talent Test.
The group of students behind him changed their attitude, looking at Lin with a mix of astonishment and admiration. To speak so boldly to a teacher in the Exam Venue took guts that could probably break through barriers!
The temperature around them dropped further, and the tension thickened, making everyone present uncomfortable.
"What’s going on? Old Gao, calm down; why are you getting worked up over a student?"
Beside them, a Bearded Man chuckled and quickly stepped in to mediate. Both Lin and Mr. Gao had foul tempers and were unwilling to back down, resulting in a stalemate that severely disrupted the examination progress.
The Bearded Man was a shrewd individual. He quickly stepped forward to calm Mr. Gao, then turned his attention to Lin, his expression serious.
"Young man, are you sure you are here to participate in the Warrior Qualification Exam? Our Star League Examination has standards; those below Low-Class are not allowed to take the exam."
Although the Bearded Man's tone was stern, it carried more of a warning. Essentially, he meant that if Lin was just here to make a scene, it would be best for him to back off while he still could.
Upon hearing this, Lin's expression softened considerably. He wasn't oblivious to the situation; if others were advising him kindly, he wouldn't stubbornly maintain a grim face.
Unfazed by the Bearded Man's gaze, Lin lifted his head and met his eyes confidently.
"I believe I can pass. Recently, I feel like I have awakened."
Awakening referred to those whose talents had been hidden. In this vast world, there were all sorts of phenomena. While most people's talents would solidify before the age of eighteen, some would only manifest at thirty or even forty years old. This situation was referred to as "late awakening."
"Awakening?"
Lin's words momentarily surprised the Bearded Man. Then, seeing the confidence in Lin's eyes, he began to believe him.
"Alright! Young man, since you are so confident, why not give it a try? Those who experience late awakenings often have much more potential than those who awaken earlier!"
"If we miss you, we might miss out on a talent. Come on, young man! Continue with the Test!"
The Bearded Man patted Lin on the shoulder with a smile. His heavy hand gave Lin two encouraging pats.
Not everyone in the world was cold and indifferent; the Bearded Man was a good person. At the very least, he was responsible and did not carry himself with an air of superiority.
Mr. Gao's attitude wasn't entirely wrong either. In such hot weather, both candidates and teachers were working hard under the blazing sun for the sake of their students' futures.
When a troublemaker suddenly appeared, no one would be pleased. Mr. Gao was also a responsible person; he just had a bit of a temper.
Lin understood these matters well; he wouldn't let temporary anger lead him to abandon his efforts.
"Thank you, Teacher."
Although the tone remained cold, Lin's gratitude was sincere. He owed this opportunity entirely to the kindness of the Bearded Man; if he had encountered someone with a temperament like Mr. Gao's, he would have likely been kicked out long ago.
"What are you thanking me for? This is my duty! Young man, all you need to do is study hard and achieve good results; that will be the greatest gratitude to your teacher!"
The Bearded Man smiled broadly, stroking his beard, his eyes sparkling in the sunlight, which made Lin's heart stir.
Indeed, there are still many good people in this world; it is not as treacherous as I imagined.
Suddenly, something within Lin Xin shifted, as if the chain on the door had loosened, allowing his heart to open a little wider...
It turns out that the world is not as dangerous as I thought; the harshness of society is not the norm; it’s just that I have seen too much negativity.
With his head down, Lin's thoughts began to race, chaotic ideas swirling in his mind.
"Don't be nervous, young man. Just give it a try!"
The Bearded Man stood in front of a chair-like machine, waving at Lin with an encouraging smile.
A confident child like him, ambitious and courageous, is rare. To step into the examination hall with Mediocre Talent is already a challenge in itself!
The Bearded Man thought this as he looked at the young man with increasingly kind eyes. Even if this boy does not succeed and cannot continue on the path of a martial artist, he will still be talented in other fields.
A person's character often greatly determines their future.
As the call faded, Lin Ye emerged from his chaotic thoughts. He took a deep breath and stepped forward. Under the guidance of the Bearded Man, he sat down in that strange chair.
The chair resembled a large sofa, with a soft leather cushion wrapped around a metal frame. There was a semi-circular dome overhead and metal rings at hand level, reminiscent of a brainwave test device he had seen in American sci-fi movies in his previous life.
He swallowed nervously; Lin Xin's heart raced rapidly. After a moment, he could hear his heartbeat like a drum. He felt somewhat anxious as sweat began to form in his palms.
"Clang!"
The metal ring locked onto Lin's wrist, and the hood above his head slowly descended.
"Ding! Ability Tester is starting automatic operation. Users, please do not move randomly to avoid accidents!"
The cold Electronic Synthesized Voice echoed, making Lin's throat feel even drier. He kept swallowing hard, thinking: The System's assigned abilities shouldn't be different from this device, right? What if it doesn't pass? What should I do?
While Lin Xin was in a state of chaos, others were also watching him, curious about what kind of ability he would have.
The group of students stood on tiptoe, constantly peering over, their anxiety even greater than Lin's, as if it was them sitting on the Test device.
A Bearded Man leaned against another machine with his arms crossed, secretly feeling anxious for Lin.
I hope this kid can break through the Flat level; even a Low-Class ability would be fine. I don't want him to be discouraged...
Mr. Gao turned his head slightly away, his eyes no longer filled with anger or coldness. He simply looked at Lin; perhaps he hoped Lin could pass the test as well.
After all, no teacher wants their students to fail, even if that student has argued with them before.
Teaching is a noble profession, one that embodies great love and dedication.
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