Ch. 23 - 100,000 Bonus

"Are you sure Luo Tian and Wang Wenxuan are in Mobei City?"

"Did Zhao Qingyi also appear in Baichun City?"

"Yeah, I got it."

A young man played with his phone, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Xinhai City is in chaos, and several tough guys from Baichun City aren't here."

"Do they really think I'm a fool?"

"We can set off now."

"Take the old route, there shouldn't be any surprises but be careful."

After taking a sip of red wine, he spoke into the phone, lazily leaning back on the couch and looking at the moon outside.

...

Inside the factory.

A group of students climbed up from the ground, their expressions dazed.

Though they didn't quite understand what had happened, they could at least confirm one thing, they were safe.

The fearsome dog demon, in the hands of Yusheng, seemed to have only held on for... a few rounds.

For a moment, their emotions turned pessimistic.

Although this assessment hadn't ended, it seemed like the outcome had already been determined.

They were all apprentices, so how could the gap be so vast? Were they really that worthless?

In a sudden realization...

"Marching with the gods!"

A fervent shout came from outside the door, followed by a beggar-like figure rushing in. He immediately locked his gaze on them.

An awakening item appeared behind the beggar.

It was a broken bowl.

Embedded in the bowl was a somewhat dim crystal. In terms of quality alone, it wasn't much worse than Luo Tian's.

But even so, he was still an Awakener!

A Level 1 Awakener at that!

In terms of physical strength and reaction speed, he far exceeded these students.

Although he was still a distance away from them, the crystal on the bowl emitted a faint glow. With the infusion of energy, the bowl swelled in the wind, resembling... a large frying pan?

He held the bowl in his hand, projecting a powerful presence.

"A cult member?"

"What's going on?"

"Is a Level 1 Awakener too difficult for the assessment?"

The two leading teachers looked discontented.

"This is just nonsense!"

"If we're not allowed to take action, the students might actually die!"

"No, the assessment must be stopped!"

In the end, the two teachers made a decision. Just as they were about to move forward, Liu Qingfeng silently stood in their way.

"It's not time to intervene yet."

"Let's wait and see."

"Perhaps this will be the most vivid lesson of their lives."

He said it in a calm tone.

The two teachers exchanged glances, ultimately retracting the restless energy within them.

"A cult?"

"What do we do? I heard that those cult people don't hesitate to kill!"

"Could this be a part of the assessment?"

The students panicked once again.

From childhood to adulthood, they had been instilled with the concept by their teachers, parents and even Mo Ge that members of cults were a bunch of crazies.

They would do anything for their own benefit.

Moreover, a Level 1 Awakener was much stronger than the dog demon they had just "cooperatively" dealt with. But most importantly, humans have intelligence.

Their gazes subconsciously fell on Yusheng.

This time, everyone acted obediently.

Led by Zhao Zicheng, they covered their chests and collectively lay on the ground.

Yusheng was puzzled.

Zhao Zicheng raised his eyebrows at Yusheng as if saying, "See, we're being sensible!"

"Killing is against the law."

Yusheng muttered painfully, looking at the beggar who was approaching. He seemed to be lost in thought.

Seeing the beggar raise the giant bowl in his hand to strike, Yusheng moved back like a ghost, evading the blow.

The bowl slammed into the ground with a loud boom.

Creating a large pit in the ground

Yusheng, who blended into the darkness, walked silently and made no sound. He appeared to be in the blind spot of the beggar's vision. A crossbow appeared in his hand, aimed at the beggar's temple.

But with a touch of reluctance, he withdrew it.

"Why was killing against the law?"

Such an unreasonable rule

The beggar's eyes were bloodshot. He lost sight of Yusheng as his target but he didn't stop. Instead, he accelerated toward the students.

The students lying on the ground still looked calm, as if they were leaving it to Yusheng to handle, which gave them the feeling of "Yusheng to carry."

As if they had already understood the true meaning of "lying down and winning."

Liu Qingfeng remained motionless, his gaze fixed on something in the darkness, unblinking.

He felt a mixture of anticipation and disappointment.

Just as the beggar was about to reach the students, a hint of blue light appeared once again from the shadows.

Soundlessly, the figure appeared behind the beggar.

His finger moved, the blade in his hand instinctively aimed for the beggar's throat. But soon he realized his mistake.

He adjusted his aim slightly so that the blade sliced across the beggar's right arm.

With a trace of blood, a deep cut appeared on the beggar's arm, revealing his bone.

In pain, his eyes turned increasingly manic.

"Marching with the gods!"

"The eternal radiance of the gods!"

Turning around with a roar, the beggar completely lost control and charged towards Yusheng without any methodical approach.

Although he appeared clumsy, his speed was extraordinary.

He arrived in front of Yusheng almost instantly, shouldering his way into Yusheng's chest.

However, in the darkness, Yusheng, with his small stature, seemed like a fallen leaf, constantly circling around the beggar. Even though the beggar knew that a single punch could kill Yusheng, he always fell just short.

His fists brushed past Yusheng's body every time.

In return, Yusheng bore an increasing number of wounds.

Driven by the pain, the beggar's speed grew even faster.

His fighting style became even more wild.

However, Yusheng grew increasingly awkward. He had several chances to strike, but each time he pulled back his hand decisively, his face exuding frustration.

Liu Qingfeng watched this scene, seeming to realize something.

"Yusheng!"

"Those people from the cult can be killed!"

As the voice reached Yusheng, he continued to fight beside the beggar, seemingly ignoring the words.

Liu Qingfeng sighed helplessly then added, "Killing cult members... isn't against the law."

"Level 1 Awakening, a 100,000 bonus." After thinking for a moment, he added that last part.

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Yusheng, who had looked quite awkward, suddenly became swift and fierce. Like a ghost, he slipped past the beggar during an opening in his punches, staying close.

He then turned around and calmly stared at him.

The beggar looked confused, the madness in his eyes gradually faded, leaving behind a trace of rationality. His face showed fear and pain as he clutched his own neck.

Blood oozed between his fingers, soaking his clothes, but it cleverly avoided falling onto the ground.

Desperately trying to take a breath, the beggar never got the chance. He fell heavily to the ground, kicking up dust.

Even in death, he lay flat on the ground, avoiding spilling blood as much as possible.

Comments