After switching jobs to Navelette, the school beauty turns out to be Funina!

Zhao Wuji stood to the side, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, his eyes burning with jealousy.

Liu Ruyan changed the subject, her eyes becoming somewhat cunning.

"However, you may escape the death penalty, but you can't escape punishment. As punishment, you'll be in charge of maintaining all the college's water facilities this semester, such as cleaning the fountains and changing the pool water."

Jiang Chen: "..."

"What? You have a problem with that?" Liu Ruyan raised an eyebrow.

"No, nothing." Jiang Chen's lips twitched slightly.

"You truly make the best use of resources and know how to appoint people wisely."

Why should the mighty Water Dragon King be sent to clean the swimming pool?

Okay, I'll wash it then.

Don't blame me when I turn all the water in the pool into strong acid or heavy water, so that you'll all be skinned alive after swimming.

"Alright, let's continue the test!" Liu Ruyan waved for someone to clean up the scene, then gave Jiang Chen a deep look.

"The freshman ranking competition will be held in three days. I hope you can give me more surprises then. Don't let me down, Jiang Chen."

……

When leaving the square, Jiang Chen became the absolute focus of attention.

If people were paying attention to him before because of Xia Qingyu, now everyone's gaze towards him has changed. It's the gaze of looking at a monster.

"That's too high-profile, really too high-profile."

Xia Qingyu followed beside Jiang Chen, muttering to herself. Although she complained, the upturned corners of her mouth betrayed her good mood.

"Didn't you see Zhao Wuji's face just now? It was worse than if he'd swallowed a fly."

"What does his unpleasant expression have to do with me?" Jiang Chen said, walking leisurely with his hands in his pockets.

"What I'm more concerned about is whether there are any pretty upperclassmen in the school swimming pool."

"Jiang! Chen!"

Xia Qingyu instantly bristled and reached out to pinch his ear.

"You dare! If you dare look at me even once more, I'll have my octopus tie you up and hang you from a streetlight!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, please spare me, heroine!" Jiang Chen dodged to the side, and in the process grabbed her hand, gently squeezing it.

"Just kidding. In my eyes, all the swimming pools in the world combined aren't as pretty as you."

Xia Qingyu's face flushed red instantly. She struggled a couple of times but couldn't break free, so she let him hold her hand.

"Smooth-talking," she snorted, but her voice softened.

"However... Zhao Wuji is a petty person, and his background is not simple."

"I heard he's from the Zhao family, a famous family with dragon blood. Although they have sub-dragon blood, they wield considerable power in the country. You've made him lose face so badly this time, he'll definitely target you in the ranking matches."

"Targeting me?" Jiang Chen stopped and looked at their villa, Villa No. 1, not far away, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

"I couldn't be happier."

"Perfect timing, no one has tried out my new skill yet."

……

The next three days were quite... fulfilling at Villa No. 1 in Qianlongyuan.

"Qingyu, your control over water elements is terrible."

In the luxurious training grounds that came with the villa, Jiang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, pontificating like an old scholar.

"Look at this water balloon of yours, so soft and weak, it has no power at all. Hitting the enemy with it is like giving them a spa treatment!"

Xia Qingyu was sweating profusely while manipulating more than a dozen water spheres. Upon hearing this, she was so angry that she almost threw a water sphere at Jiang Chen's face.

"I'm a summoner! Not a battle mage!" Xia Qingyu protested.

"My job is to summon familiars and then shout '666' and give buffs from behind, why would I need to train water control?!"

"Because your profession is the Lord of Waters." Jiang Chen walked behind her, reached out, and gently grasped her wrist holding the staff.

"How can a master not even control his own people? Come, follow my guidance."

The distance between the two instantly closed, so close that Xia Qingyu could smell the faint, refreshing scent emanating from Jiang Chen, like a forest after the rain, or the sea breeze from the deep sea.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she swallowed back the words she was about to say.

"Close your eyes and feel the flow of water."

Jiang Chen's voice rang in her ear, deep and magnetic.

"Water is both formless and tangible. It can be the sweet dew that nourishes all things, or it can be the sharp blade that cuts through steel. Do not force it, but guide it and let it become a part of your body."

With Jiang Chen's guidance, Xia Qingyu was surprised to find that the previously restless water elements had instantly become docile.

The feeling was like a raging wild horse meeting a natural rider.

Is this...his power?

Xia Qingyu secretly opened one eye and looked at Jiang Chen's profile, which was very close to her.

The earnest young man's profile was sharply defined, his eyes focused and deep; his charm in that instant was simply irresistible.

"Concentrate." Jiang Chen suddenly spoke, gently tapping the back of her hand with his finger.

"What are you thinking about? Your face is so red, are you thinking of stealing a kiss from me?"

"Who...who tried to steal a kiss from you!" Xia Qingyu jumped away like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Narcissist! I'm not practicing anymore! I'm going to take a shower!"

Watching the girl flee in panic, Jiang Chen smiled and shook his head.

He looked down at his palm.

There, a deep blue water droplet floated silently, radiating a chilling energy.

"The level 20 ultimate skill, [Tides, I have returned]... seems to be unlocking soon."

Jiang Chen clenched his fist and crushed the water droplet.

"Zhao Wuji, I hope your dragon scales are hard enough so that my ultimate move can at least make a sound."

……

Three days later, at the Imperial Capital Academy Arena.

Today marks the official start of the freshman ranking competition.

The enormous arena, capable of holding 50,000 people, was packed to capacity. Not only freshmen, but also many upperclassmen and even media reporters from outside the university had come to watch.

After all, the name of "Zhenyuan Stone Demolitionist" Jiang Chen had spread throughout the entire capital city in the past three days.

Everyone wanted to see for themselves just how strong this A-rank water mage, who had shattered the test stone, really was in actual combat.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the 108th Freshman Ranking Competition of Imperial Capital University!"

On the commentary stage, a passionate senior student was shouting into the microphone.

"This ranked tournament uses a random matchmaking system! Winners advance, losers are eliminated! The ultimate champion will gain the right to enter the 'Academy Treasure Vault' and choose a legendary piece of equipment!"

Legendary equipment!

The breathing of all the freshmen in the room became heavier. That was something money couldn't buy!

"First match! Wang Dali from Class 2, Grade 1, versus... Xia Qingyu from Class 1, Grade 1!"

As the commentator's voice faded, the entire stadium erupted in thunderous cheers.

"Goddess! Goddess!"

"Xia Qingyu will definitely win!"

"Wang Dali, you dare to lay a hand on me? I'll ambush you after school!"

Amidst the intense attention, Xia Qingyu, dressed in combat gear, stepped onto the arena.

Her opponent, Wang Dali, was a burly man standing 1.9 meters tall, whose class was [Berserker Axe]. Looking at the delicate school beauty in front of him, he blushed and scratched his head shyly, saying...

"Um... Xia, I don't hit women. Why don't you just admit defeat? If I hit you with this axe, it might make you cry."