Principal, There's No Need to Be So Formal...

"Huh? That triggered a mission? Nice!"

Lu Xiaobai's expression shifted slightly, an unconscious smile forming on his lips.

And when he saw the mission evaluation, a ripple of excitement surged in his heart.

After remaining dormant for so many years, was he finally going to participate in the clash of geniuses...?

Of course, he knew that the elite class of Starlight Middle School was nothing special. After all, this was just a small city on the remote Ancestral Planet. But to him, it was indeed his first step forward.

"Teacher, I'll go!"

Lu Xiaobai made his decision without any hesitation.

"At least you still have the spirit of youth."

A hint of appreciation appeared in Nangong Ling's eyes, and she smiled sweetly, saying,

"However, I don't have the final say. You'll have to go ask the homeroom teacher of the elite class."

"..."

Lu Xiaobai's expression froze, and he couldn't help but inwardly complain:

If you don't have the final say, why are you even asking...

"Are you complaining about me in your head?"

Nangong Ling blinked slyly, seemingly seeing right through his thoughts.

"How could I!"

Lu Xiaobai waved his hand and quickly changed the subject,

"Who is the homeroom teacher of the elite class? I'll go find him right now!"

This was the first three-star mission he had received, so naturally, he had to complete it. Three Starry Sky Points was no small reward!

"Actually, you've met him before..."

Nangong Ling smiled and said, "He was there during our class's practical combat test."

"Principal Know-it-all?!"

Lu Xiaobai blurted out immediately.

"Exactly."

Nangong Ling raised an eyebrow, secretly thinking to herself:

He really is a Know-it-all...

She used to highly admire the principal's wisdom, but the moment he claimed that Lu Xiaobai had mastered the Sound Race's Sonic Howl, her admiration vanished in an instant...

Lu Xiaobai said without hesitation,

"Then I'll go find him right now."

"Go ahead."

Nangong Ling nodded, then added with a profound tone,

"By the way, once you get into the elite class, remember to mention how much your teacher helped you."

"..."

Lu Xiaobai raised an eyebrow, smiling as he agreed.

"Ah Da, let's go!"

He called out to Ah Da, who was standing not far away, and they left the place together.

Because of the potential threat from the Star Bug Race, he brought Ah Da along even to school. After all, the strongest person in Starlight Middle School was the principal, who was only an intermediate Star Martial Artist and couldn't possibly protect him...

"Max-level body tempering method."

Nangong Ling wore a smile as she watched his retreating back, murmuring,

"Is the Lu family going to produce another peerless genius?"

She was merely a graduate of a first-rate Starry Sky Academy and hadn't actually seen any top-tier geniuses. She didn't know that a so-called max-level body tempering method was actually nothing for the direct descendants of the current generation of the Lu family...

An hour later,

Lu Xiaobai, accompanied by Ah Da, arrived at the principal's office.

The school campus was simply too large, like a small city. Since he hadn't taken a flying vehicle and walked instead, it naturally took quite a bit of time.

Now, without hesitation, he knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Lu Xiaobai pushed the door open and immediately saw a vigorous old man.

"Hmm? Student Lu Xiaobai?"

Seeing him arrive, the old man, who had been leaning back leisurely in his chair, suddenly stood up, a look of surprise in his eyes.

Lu Xiaobai smiled and said,

"Principal, have a seat. No need to be so formal."

"???"

The old man looked bewildered. Wasn't that supposed to be his line...?

And when he saw the odd look in the boy's eyes, he instantly knew the kid had said it on purpose...

Was this brat here just to mock him?

However, thinking of the boy's identity, he shook his head helplessly and said,

"Is there something you need?"

"Principal, I want to join the elite class."

Lu Xiaobai got straight to the point.

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, the principal was taken aback. Just as he was about to speak, he caught a glimpse of Ah Da waiting by the door from the corner of his eye.

When he saw Ah Da's tower-like physique, his expression froze slightly.

This kid wasn't planning on using force, was he...?

He knew the strength of an A-class robot; it was far beyond what he could handle...

An ordinary student certainly wouldn't do something so outrageous, but he had specifically researched this kid online a while ago and knew that he had been exceptionally bold since childhood.

After a moment, he steadied his nerves, forced a smile, and said,

"If you really want to join, I can make an exception this once, but..."

"No need for an exception."

Lu Xiaobai shook his head and smiled,

"Principal, I'm not here to use the back door. I want to join the elite class fair and square."

"Fair and square?"

The principal looked at him with a strange expression, hesitating to speak.

Your vitality level is not even at 2. Anyone could tell that joining the elite class would be a shady deal...

He had previously thought the boy was hiding his true strength, but after going back and thinking it over, he was certain that this kid really only had that level of ability.

Seeing this, Lu Xiaobai saw right through his thoughts and calmly said,

"Principal, my body tempering method is at max level. According to the elite class rules, I'm qualified to join, right?"

"Max... max level?!"

The principal's expression jolted, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He had also looked into the boy's Star Martial scores before. That body tempering method was clearly only at level one. How could it jump four levels all at once...?

"I went back, meditated for a night, and then I broke through."

Lu Xiaobai smiled and said,

"Principal, do you need to test it?"

The level of a body tempering method could be tested by specialized equipment, making it impossible for anyone to cheat.

"No need, I have my own method."

The principal shook his head. Then, his eyes narrowed, and a faint glimmer appeared in them. He looked Lu Xiaobai up and down, and his expression couldn't help but shudder as he murmured,

"It really is at max level..."

"Huh? Principal, what kind of Star Skill is that?"

Lu Xiaobai's expression shifted slightly, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes.

Now that he possessed a cheat that allowed him to freely allocate points, he was naturally quite interested in any Star Skill...

The principal casually replied,

"True Eye, a minor auxiliary Star Skill that allows you to see the flow of star energy in the world. However, its maximum limit is only level one."

"Is that so..."

Lu Xiaobai instantly lost interest.

A Star Skill that only had one level was of no value to him...

At this moment, the principal still wore a look of marvel and praised,

"I can see star energy constantly merging into your body. That is indeed the effect of a max-level body tempering method!"

"The principal is truly knowledgeable to even know the ultimate realm effects of a body tempering method."

Lu Xiaobai chuckled.

Hearing this, a look of smugness instantly appeared on the principal's face, and he said lightly,

"I have traveled the starry sky for many years. Although my strength may be lacking, I still know quite a lot."

If someone said he was weak, he would only smile slightly.

But if someone said he knew nothing, he would truly get upset...

"Amazing!"

Lu Xiaobai gave a thumbs up and continued,

"Principal, there's no problem with me joining the elite class, right?"

"None at all!"

The principal waved his hand and said lightly,

"From now on, you are a student in my elite class. My name is Wei Wenshi, you can call me Mr. Wei."

"Mr. Wei."

A hint of a smile appeared in Lu Xiaobai's eyes.

Now that he had made it into the elite class, his three-star mission was already half complete...