Cataclysm Hunter: I Have an Experience Points System

“Do you want to take a part-time job over the weekend?”

As soon as the vitalis refinement class ended in the afternoon, Zhao Siya’s question completely baffled Lin Xiao.

Only then did he realize that today was already Friday.

Indeed, since he fainted on Monday and acquired the system, four days had already passed.

In just these few days, Lin Xiao’s strength had undergone a dramatic transformation. He was so immersed in the experience of becoming stronger that even his sense of time had become a bit blurred.

Previously, he would be busy catching up with classes over the weekend, but now that he no longer suffered from headaches, it seemed he did have time to work part-time.

“Hmm…”

Lin Xiao curled his finger against his chin, pondering slightly.

Spending a few hours on a part-time job over the weekend didn’t seem too bad, and he could earn some money to buy gifts for his mom and sister.

He had always lived at school, impoverished and destitute, even wearing only the uniform provided by the school, and had never sent any gifts like red envelopes to his family.

Thinking it over, it was somewhat embarrassing, especially knowing that Zhao Siya often bought things online to send home.

As for the challenge match with Wu Zhixing?

Honestly, even if he lost, it wasn’t a big deal. At worst, he would just spend a day in the infirmary.

And with his current rate of progress, how many more times could Wu Zhixing beat him?

Thinking this, he realized there really was no need to push himself so hard every day. Occasionally going out to tutor wouldn’t be bad.

“Alright, send me that tutoring platform.”

“I’m telling you! There are long-term and short-term gigs, and they have specific requirements…”

Zhao Siya squeezed next to Lin Xiao, and the two sat on the floor of the Training Classroom, whispering to each other.

“Lin Xiao.”

A calm and indifferent voice came, startling them both so much that they almost jumped up because it was their class advisor, Wu Qinghua.

“What’s up, class advisor?”

Lin Xiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looking at the teacher standing in front of him with a consistently serious expression, feeling somewhat nervous and puzzled.

Vitalis refinement class had already ended, and he hadn’t done anything wrong, had he?

Except that he had been a bit too brazen playing with his phone in Cultural Class lately…

“Come to my office.”

Class advisor Wu Qinghua didn’t elaborate further and walked away.

Zhao Siya sneakily glanced at the teacher’s departing figure and then turned to Lin Xiao with her hands clasped together, praying.

“Good luck!”

“Don’t act like I’m about to have bad luck…”

…

“What would you like to drink?”

“Anything is fine, whatever you prefer.”

Sitting across from Wu Qinghua, Lin Xiao kept his back straight, sitting upright and properly, watching his teacher clean the tea set.

For some reason, Lin Xiao always felt intimidated when facing his own class advisor, just like when he was a child facing his homeroom teacher.

At first, he thought it was just him, but then he realized that aside from Wu Zhixing, everyone in the class held a vague reverence for her.

It could only be said that this stern woman had a powerful presence, making the students feel like mice in the presence of a cat.

Accompanied by the fragrance of oolong tea, a cup of golden, clear tea was handed to him. Lin Xiao politely tapped the table a few times to express his thanks.

“Has your headache problem been resolved recently?”

Wu Qinghua took a sip of her tea, her eyes fixed directly on Lin Xiao.

“Yes, the symptoms disappeared after I fainted on Monday, and I haven’t had a headache since,” Lin Xiao answered naturally. He had rehearsed this response in his mind long ago. After all, besides your family, who would delve so deeply into your health?

The class advisor nodded slightly, her fingers tapping gently on the desk. “Are you thinking of getting a part-time job?”

It turned out she had overheard his conversation with Zhao Siya. But why approach him? Lin Xiao was puzzled, especially since the Military University never concerned itself with such matters.

“Yes, I want to earn some extra money in my spare time.”

“Can you improve your grades?”

“Ah… please rest assured!”

Lin Xiao nodded earnestly, affirming confidently, “I’ve been working hard on my training, and I’ve made significant progress in all areas. I can definitely graduate successfully.”

“No, I’m not talking about that.”

Wu Qinghua leaned her elbows on the table, her hands clasped under her chin, the lenses of her glasses flashing white light.

“I mean, can your grades return to the level they were when you first enrolled?”

When Lin Xiao first enrolled, he was the third-ranked student in his grade, even higher than Wu Zhixing.

“It’s possible before graduation.”

Although he was confident, thanks to the system, Lin Xiao felt he shouldn’t be too boastful; it would seem arrogant.

“What about during your junior year?”

“I’ll try my best…”

What’s going on? Why was the class advisor so aggressive today, and how could she expect him, the dead last, to surge to the top three in a few months?

Well… he could actually do it, but the teacher didn’t know he had the system!

After hearing Lin Xiao’s ambiguous response, Wu Qinghua sipped her tea and then said something completely unrelated.

“The school actually has scholarships.”

“Huh?”

“Why haven’t I ever received one!?”

Lin Xiao felt utterly devastated.

“Scholarships are based on the end-of-semester comprehensive evaluation, not on the grades at enrollment.”

It seemed Wu Qinghua noticed the turmoil inside Lin Xiao and added softly, “Can I ask how much the subsidy is?”

Lin Xiao bowed his head, his tone unusually somber.

Wu Qinghua adjusted her glasses, a slight smile curving her lips.

“Each rank has a different amount, starting from the twentieth place in the grade, the scholarship is 10,000 yuan.”

“Each rank you climb, the scholarship increases by 1,000.”

That meant if he had maintained his original rank, he could have been collecting a monthly scholarship of 27,000 yuan for the past two years…

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, feeling a massive loss.

Considering his mother’s monthly salary was only 7,000 yuan, a monthly subsidy of 27,000 yuan would significantly improve their family’s living conditions.

“The increase of 1,000 goes up to the fourth place; the top three receive a different amount.”

Wu Qinghua sipped her tea again, pausing slightly.

“The scholarship for third place… 50,000 yuan.”

“…!?”

Lin Xiao’s mouth fell open, his heart nearly breaking with regret for what he had missed.

“So I’m asking if you can make it back into the top three this semester?”

“No problem.”

This time, Lin Xiao’s reply was decisive, without any hesitation.

“Good… It’s good to be confident.”

Wu Qinghua seemed very satisfied with Lin Xiao’s response, pouring herself another cup of hot tea.

“Also, in ten days, it’s the end-of-month selection for the Top Student of the class.”

“Yes…”

Lin Xiao blinked in confusion.

At the beginning of each month, Military University held a class competition. In these competitions, each class would already have selected their Top Student at the end of the previous month.

Class C’s Top Student had always been Wu Zhixing, and his challenge against Lin Xiao was during the Top Student selection. He, the former Top Student, would fight in the arena, inviting any classmate to challenge him.

But why bring this up now? This had nothing to do with the grade rankings.

“Actually… the class Top Student receives an additional subsidy, also 10,000 yuan.”

Alright, Wu Zhixing, prepare yourself.

Lin Xiao clenched his fists under the table, his eyes sharpening instantly.

This was way faster than earning money through a part-time job.

Oh, right!

“Teacher, how much is the scholarship for the first rank in the grade?”

Wu Qinghua paused, removing her glasses, her eyes as dark as ink, quietly watching Lin Xiao.

“That’s quite challenging.”

“…”

Lin Xiao didn’t back down, meeting the class advisor’s gaze squarely.

After a moment, the woman’s face broke into a smile, radiant and somewhat enchanting.