437: Chapter 417: The Young Man 437: Chapter 417: The Young Man “Don’t ask what the company will offer you, but ask yourself what you can bring to the company…
Is this the mindset of a greedy capitalist?”
Lu Ping’an’s complaint was sowhat irrational.
Ultimately, this was because the “policy” this ti ca too swiftly and fiercely…
The overall situation was rapidly changing, the grand plan hadn’t taken every detail into account, and yet there was no ti to stop and think.
The written exam, which tested knowledge of the Exotic Realm, was halted because it lacked fairness and feasibility.
As a matter of fact, many high-level Secret Keepers who grew up in this world had little understanding of the Exotic Realm…
They simply didn’t need it, so why bother learning about it?
With ti being tight and tasks being crucial, combined with the makeshift nature of this situation, it was inevitable that this “exam” would beco unprecedented.
Many irregularities and abnormal exam procedures were destined to be adjusted.
Next year, written tests would be unavoidable, and various reference books would sell out.
Next year, the exam would definitely not be limited to three subjects in two days; it would at least be more complicated and longer than the Secret Keeper qualification exam.
However, this year, many things left decision-makers and examiners at a loss.
“…Since the knowledge of the Exotic Realm is no longer being tested, how am I supposed to know what an Explorer needs?”
“No, we know what an Explorer needs, but we’re not allowed to tailor our questions to that.
If we forcefully test them, most capable and ambitious Secret Keepers will fail the exam, and that would defeat the purpose of the qualification exam…
”
So, this was probably the result of taking too big a step and tripping oneself up.
Lu Ping’an, on the other hand, didn’t care; he was actually quite delighted…
It felt great not having to work overti and cram the night away.
Moreover, he estimated that if they really tested knowledge of the Exotic Realm, even his “cheat codes” probably wouldn’t understand, which would force him to make them study, most likely with reduced efficiency.
For now, the outco he saw was that the exam no longer had a “standard answer.”
You needed to convince the examiner yourself and let you pass…
In the end, the Official handed over the decision-making power to senior professional Secret Keepers, allowing their judgnt to be the assessnt’s authorities.
Although this clearly beca uncontrollable, it seed to be an advantage for Lu Ping’an.
“So, what can I bring to this world?”
Lu Ping’an didn’t speak bureaucratically, nor did he express his determination; he didn’t even bother to say empty words like how loyal he was to this world…
He knew from the experience of the Secret Keeper’s “subjective questions” exams that they weren’t here to listen to that.
“My main profession is a Gardener.
I have cultivation patents for seven types of Newborn Magic Plants, and I should be considered sowhat well-known in academic circles.
Moreover, I am just seventeen years old…”
For them, they just wanted results and abilities, and this was the way the Secret Keepers spoke.
Age was Lu Ping’an’s advantage, and it was still his biggest advantage…
He was “still young”, still malleable, still in a period of rapid learning and growth.
“…If I go to the Exotic Realm, I would prioritize researching the local Magic Plant species and attempt to modify them for local use.
In this aspect, I have so patents, and my ntor, Professor Wen, is an authority in this field.
I should be able to bring so new Magic Plant species and Biological Modules to our world…”
The advance leak of the exam questions gave Lu Ping’an more ti to prepare.
He talked to Professor Wen on the phone, determined the priorities of the “higher-ups.”
“…Please wait a mont, we’ll call in an expert…”
After a while, a new examiner arrived, who seed to be a high-level Gardener.
Lu Ping’an handed over his patent codes, as well as several research papers he was working on…
These were assignnts from Professor Wen and contained unique research findings about his “new Magic Plants.”
“…As a researcher, going to the front line to collect samples allows for the most accurate feedback and research results.
My ntor and I have established a small research team, and my findings will imdiately beco research topics exclusive to Ancient City University’s research labs, with regular publications in journals…”
The attention and patience of examiners were limited, and their focus on each examinee would decrease rapidly with ti.
The first-ti self-promotion was key to success.
Lu Ping’an had various abilities, but he didn’t use his “combat power” or “small team” as a starting point.
Instead, he highlighted his seemingly marginalized Gardening skills.
“…I am a 2-tier Pact-maker.
Considering my age advantage, it shouldn’t be difficult for to beco a third-tier Scholar…”
Because after communication and consultation, he had determined that…
“…For this world, warriors are important, but they always make up the largest numbers.
Scholars and researchers, on the other hand, are always scarce resources and valuable…”
Among the examinees of the Explorer qualification exam, over 95 percent had combat-oriented main professions.
Are scholars and researchers not needed?
No, they just mostly didn’t have to take exams and were specially invited like Professor Wen, conducting their research under heavy protection.
Many things couldn’t be resolved solely by relying on warriors; even extrely precious and scarce resources might appear to be just chunks of black coal in the hands of an uneducated brute.
However, Lu Ping’an’s advantage lay in the fact that he could not only conduct research but also didn’t require extra resources and protection…
He could venture alone into dangerous worlds and bring back their knowledge and wealth.
Lu Ping’an’s words made the examiners start discussing in low voices.
Later, when the Gardener who had entered reviewed the papers and patents, he said sothing that made the examiners take Lu Ping’an even more seriously.
Of course, Lu Ping’an could compete for qualifications based on his own strength…
but in reality, compared to those senior Silver professionals, his strength was not dominant.
On the contrary, his age and experience might even be a disadvantage.
“…Would it be more appropriate for you to wait a few years, at least until you graduate?” The examiner was concerned about talent; among the examinees with an average age of over 30, Lu Ping’an appeared too young.
Youth was an advantage, but it also ant deficiencies in various aspects.
“I am a 2-tier Soldier, 2-tier Gardener, 2-tier Scholar, first-tier Heavy-armor Warrior, and first-tier Runner.
I am currently undergoing the Advancent Ritual to beco a third-tier Gardener, and I should be able to complete it before departure.”
Imdiately, more examiners began discussing…
The information they received was the “Ancient City Bureau of Anomaly Managent” roster, which was already sowhat outdated.
A third-tier Gardener wasn’t much for the average Silver examiners, but such a young third-tier Gardener, who also had various practical skills that appeared to be suited for real combat, was quite unusual.
“…Two S-level missions, and a Gold Badge as a Lantern Bearer?”
Military achievents and strength were universally recognized, and badges were, all the more, symbols of loyalty and rit.
After verifying Lu Ping’an’s information, the examiners began to discuss further.
The Lantern Bearer Gold Badge was the most important bargaining chip…
Lu Ping’an’s professional level was already not low, but the lack of third-tier or even fourth-tier qualifications was a fatal flaw in his resu.
Although it was sowhat far-fetched, after the first round of elimination, Silver professionals had actually beco the main force among the examinees.
However, those who received the Lantern Bearer Gold Badge wouldn’t be any worse than Silver professionals.
After several minutes of discussion, Lu Ping’an received the approval.
While relieved, he felt even more strongly that the “makeshift” atmosphere of this exam was too pervasive…
This kind of assessnt chanism, which relied on the personal decisions of examiners, had been proven flawed too many tis.
Moreover, being inford of passing the test so directly?
There was no need to wait for news?
This was a bit too direct.
After thanking the examiners, Lu Ping’an prepared to get up and leave but was stopped by them.
“Now, let’s proceed to the final round of testing, actual combat…
Choose one of us, and show us your strength.”
Alright, they had missed a question, but not all of them…
Apparently, this awaited every examinee.
The final round was the key.
No matter how flowery your words were, what mattered most was actual strength.
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