Universe Infinite Canteen-Chapter 543: A Great Harvest

Ma Lu thought that Cardcaptor Sakura, which was previously made entirely out of light, had been abstract enough.

Yet before him, this apple tree was even more significant—it was actually made of lead blocks.

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Though the Traveler’s Bracelet’s scanning feature indicated that this was a six-star ingredient "Safe House Apple," Ma Lu still expressed doubt about its practical usability.

He didn’t rush forward to collect the spoils but instead turned around to address the Hou De teachers and students behind him.

"Everyone, turn around now, and do not turn back without my permission."

Pausing, he then said, "Qiutong."

"Present!" Qiutong immediately stepped forward upon hearing his name.

"Watch them. If anyone dares to turn around, note their name, and deduct money when we get back."

"Understood, Principal Ma," Qiutong responded promptly.

Although he felt somewhat disdainful towards that lead block apple tree, Ma Lu still decided to stick to the old rules and pack it up to take away.

Ingredients like these might not be used, but one mustn’t be without them.

However, pulling up an exotic fruit tree by the roots was still a shocking act to contemplate, especially since they still needed to report the spoils obtained from the disaster belt to the Talisman Master Association later.

Ma Lu did not want to expose the powerful properties of the Chef’s Knife so soon.

He could demand that all faculty and students of the school keep his secret, but under normal circumstances, secrets can only be kept when few people are involved; once it exceeds three people, leaking information becomes highly probable.

Not to mention the issue with more than forty people; keeping a secret would almost be impossible.

It was better not to let these people know his secret from the start.

Once everyone had turned around, Ma Lu first picked up the fifteen Song Stones dropped by the Lord Zombie.

Only then did he approach the lead block apple tree.

The apple tree shook its branches, and three apples with a metallic sheen fell from the top.

Ma Lu didn’t know if it had been scared by the previous "All Swords Return to the Root," but this time the reward seemed quite generous.

Unfortunately for Ma Lu, it wasn’t enough. He hugged the tree trunk from the opposite side and, with a swift move of his hand, his knife fell, cutting off all the roots of the apple tree.

He lifted it from the ground and threw it into the Collection Bag.

After completing these actions, Ma Lu put away the Chef’s Knife, dusted off his hands, and spoke to the people behind him.

"Alright, this combat class has ended. Everyone, get ready to board the cart and head to the next class."

"Eh?"

"Ah? There’s another combat class?"

The crowd was abuzz, obviously none of them had expected that another battle awaited them after one had just ended.

Eventually, Teacher Jing swallowed hard and asked, "Is the next combat class also in the disaster zone?"

"Uh-huh," nodded Ma Lu. "We’re in luck this time, as two disaster zones are descending within a week, and they’re not too far from us. It’s perfect to clear them both out together."

"But practically everyone’s body and spirit are at their limits."

Instructor Zhong, with caution, said, "Wouldn’t it be better to rest before we go?"

"No need. Those who are tired can rest on the cart. Don’t worry, it’s just a Level 1 Disaster Zone. Our luck can’t be that bad to encounter Mutated Disaster Zones back to back." Continue your adventure with novelbuddy

Ma Lu continued, "As long as everyone does as I say at that time, and sticks close to me, I’ll assure everyone’s safety."

He was speaking while his gaze swept over everyone.

To his surprise, not a single person spoke out against it.

The immense strength Ma Lu had previously displayed had conquered everyone, especially the ’All Swords Return to the Root’ skill he had unleashed with terrifying spiritual power, which exceeded everyone’s cognition.

It was like a Divine Skill from an immortal novel had been brought into reality.

After this battle, no one doubted the strength of Ma Lu, the new principal.

Although clearing two disaster zones in one day was absurd, at the moment, everyone from Hou De, teachers to students, thought that, after all, Ma Lu was there.

Even if everyone truly ran out of energy when the time came, standing to the side to cheer for Principal Ma and offering applause and support was still doable.

With Principal Ma’s strength, soloing a Level 1 Disaster Zone should indeed be effortless.

Therefore, despite being tired, there was not much resistance to the idea of rushing to two disaster zones in succession.

In fact, most people were still savoring the prowess Ma Lu had displayed in the previous battle.

Even brains that had become somewhat sluggish from staying up late were reawakened with excitement.

Ma Lu led everyone back down to the city walls, leaving behind Instructor Zhong and the officials from the Talisman Master Association to handle the registry.

He himself boarded a carriage along with the other teachers and students, immediately heading for the next disaster zone.

The second disaster zone didn’t throw up any curveballs. It was just an ordinary Level 1 Disaster Zone.

There, Ma Lu obtained six Song Stones and a three-star "Bubble Snakeberry."

Most importantly, the two disaster zones provided him with 656 education points and 164 education points, respectively.

Yes, that’s right. The education points provided by the Mutated Disaster Zone were calculated by the system based on the strength after mutation, that is, as a Third-level Disaster Zone.

Thus, the first disaster zone had provided Ma Lu with a high of 656 education points, after deductions for the purchase of three "Dignity Candy·Basic" and two "Copy Cookies" from the item shop for 54 education points.

Now, Ma Lu’s education points had surged to 769, making him suddenly affluent and capable of doing much more.

After returning to the school, Ma Lu first went to the scientific research lab to invest points into "Catastrophe Forecast" and "surrounded."

The "Catastrophe Forecast" cost him 80 education points, while "surrounded" took another 100 education points.

Ma Lu was left with 589 education points. He then looked over the skill tree, where many scientific research projects interested him.

However, the combined research duration of "Catastrophe Forecast" and "surrounded" had already exceeded eight days, even with the discount from his Level 2 Principal’s Office.

So, Ma Lu spent another 50 education points and upgraded the Principal’s Office by two more levels, reaching Level 4, giving him an even greater Mood Value. Only then did he manage to shorten the research time for "Catastrophe Forecast" and "surrounded" to within a week.

Afterward, he invested in a scientific research project named "Business Plan," which upon successful research would slightly enhance the school’s commercial attractiveness and bring about some business cooperations.

This could also further alleviate Hou De’s strained financial situation, a targeted solution.

However, the completion of this project would not be until the week after next – Ma Lu mainly didn’t want to leave the research list empty.

"Business Plan" took another 60 education points from him, leaving him with 479 education points. Ma Lu didn’t invest in more scientific projects.

Because the rest could wait until the next time, he then checked the building list.

Apart from the Principal’s Office, which had already reached Level 4, the dormitories, cafeteria, classrooms, sports field, and teacher’s lounge were all still Level 1.

Ordinary people might think about upgrading these common buildings to improve the day-to-day efficiency of student learning.

But the problem is the students of Hou De, except for Cao Jiajia, the best of them are only Grade C, and there are not many of them, just three. Even if Ma Lu spared no expense and maxed out the buildings,

Most students would only be able to improve their aptitude by one level, from E to D or D to C, and would still rank bottom in those prestigious universities.