Good Advice Is Hard to Give to a Suicidal Ghost

"It's him?"

"What a coincidence."

"I thought he had some background, but it turns out he was just putting on a show earlier."

"Hmph~"

"The humiliation from before, I'll pay it back double soon."

The round-faced youth stood not far away, staring at Qin Jishi with sharp, fierce light flashing in his eyes.

He could tell that Qin Jishi's arrival was definitely to participate in the Black and White Academy's menial laborer selection.

"They were all fooled. If Qin Jishi really had a background, why would he come to apply for a menial laborer position at the Black and White Academy? At the very least, he'd be aiming for a formal disciple position."

The round-faced youth was already harboring resentment, and now that he had an answer in his heart, would he let it go?

Beside him, A'si sensed something was off. When he followed the round-faced youth's gaze, his brow also furrowed unconsciously.

However, this change in expression was fleeting, and he quickly returned to normal.

"Third Brother, don't forget how the Young Master instructed us."

Seemingly understanding the round-faced youth's temperament, A'si couldn't help but remind him.

"Don't worry!" The round-faced youth's lips curved upwards. "I know what I'm doing."

No matter how much the round-faced youth hated Qin Jishi, he knew this wasn't the place to act. The steward of the Black and White Academy's menial laborer quarters was present. If he displeased the steward, how would he manage in the quarters later?

While they were talking, Qin Jishi glanced over casually, a faint smile playing on his lips.

At the same time, the voice of the stout man echoed from the circular platform again.

"Very good, ten breaths have passed. Follow me to the academy shortly."

A'wu, drenched in sweat, walked off the platform. The contorted expression on his face showed how much pain he had endured.

"Everyone, 297 disciples have passed the assessment so far. There are three spots left, hurry up."

"I'll go!"

As the voice fell, A'si lightly stepped on the ground. Before anyone else could react, he had already reached the circular platform.

Based on those who had just passed, Qin Jishi judged that the pressure released within the light circle was around Nascent Breath Level 7. This meant that as long as one's cultivation reached Nascent Breath Level 7, passing the menial laborer assessment wouldn't be a major problem.

The facts proved this to be true. A'si endured for ten breaths and successfully passed the assessment.

Only two spots remained, and the people present began to grow anxious.

They stared intently at the circular platform, waiting for the stout man's voice to fall so they could be the first to step onto it.

Compared to their anxiety, Qin Jishi remained calm.

"Putting on an act!"

"Keep pretending!"

The round-faced youth snorted coldly. "Just you wait until I pass the assessment, then I'll see how I can toy with you..."

Almost the instant his voice fell, the stout man's voice rang out.

The round-faced youth was already prepared. He lightly tapped the ground with his foot and was the first to ascend the platform.

He was a Nascent Breath Level 8 martial artist, considered a prodigy among the younger generation.

Unfortunately, in the eyes of the Black and White Academy, such talent only barely met the standard for a menial laborer.

Without surprise, the round-faced youth passed the assessment.

He swaggered, his expression filled with arrogance as he looked at Qin Jishi, his gaze as contemptuous as could be.

"Uh!"

The crowd followed his gaze, completely bewildered.

"That kid seems like an ordinary person with no Profound Energy. Do they have a grudge?"

"Probably. Sigh... a mortal offending a cultivator, and one who even has the status of a Black and White Academy menial laborer. What good can come of it for him?"

"..."

Qin Jishi's expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard their discussion at all.

"Still pretending!"

"Fine!"

The round-faced youth's gaze turned sinister. "I want to see how long you can keep up this act."

As he stepped off the platform, the scene instantly fell into silence.

Everyone's eyes widened, nerves taut, waiting for the stout man's command.

"Now, only the last spot remains. Please, the next person."

Swish~

As the last word left his mouth, before everyone could even react, a figure left a blur in their original position and appeared on the circular platform.

Ugh!

They blinked their eyes rapidly.

This speed?

Let alone him, even the stout man was stunned.

No Profound Energy?

Almost the instant they were shocked, everyone's foreheads developed dark lines, followed by indignation…

"Steward Jiao, this person has no Profound Energy on him. He's here to cause trouble."

"Hurry up and make him get off the stage. Black and White Academy's recruitment of Menial Laborers is such an important ceremony; how can he, an ordinary person, disrupt it?"

"..."

The entire place was filled with accusations, and more with disdain.

The stout man's face darkened. "You, an ordinary person, actually dare to dream of joining our sect. Get down quickly, don't make me punish you."

Qin Jishi smiled faintly. "Esteemed Steward, did Black and White Academy's recruitment of Menial Laborers explicitly state that ordinary people cannot participate?"

"It didn't!"

"Since that's the case, now that I'm on the stage, how can I not participate in the assessment?"

"Hmph~" The stout man snorted coldly. "Do you know how dangerous our assessment is? You, a mere Mortal, how can you withstand the gravitational pressure?"

"Esteemed Steward, if I cannot withstand it and even lose my life, it will be my own volition and has nothing to do with anyone else. Are you trying to break the rules?"

These words clearly displeased the stout man. How dare a Mortal speak to him like this?

"Fine, since you are determined to seek death, I shall grant your wish."

"Begin."

In the stout man's eyes, Qin Jishi was bound to die the moment he stepped into the circle.

No one knew better than him how strong the pressure was inside the circle; only those at Nascent Breath Level 7 could withstand it.

Good advice is wasted on a stubborn fool. Let him have his way.

With permission granted, Qin Jishi didn't waste any words and stepped towards the circle.

"Alas, why is an ordinary person causing trouble here? If he doesn't die, I'll eat my own feces."

"Count me in. Even those extremely talented family disciples couldn't complete the assessment, let alone him? He'll probably be crushed into meat paste instantly."

"Forget it, forget it. Perfect timing. We can adjust our state and strive for the last spot."

"..."

Their mockery wasn't without reason. If Black and White Academy's assessment were truly that easy to complete, wouldn't so many people be eliminated?

Even cultivators couldn't withstand the pressure inside the circle; how could he, an ordinary person, do it?

Amidst their dismissive gazes, Qin Jishi stepped into the circle.

At this moment, many people couldn't help but close their eyes, unwilling to witness the scene of shattered bodies and bloody pulp.

Silence!

The moment Qin Jishi stepped into the circle, the entire scene fell silent.

Even the stout man froze on the spot.

He's fine?

He's an ordinary person?

The stout man frowned deeply, releasing his divine sense to confirm multiple times that there was no mistake.

His physical body's strength is comparable to Profound Iron?

How?

Whoosh~

Three breaths!

Five breaths!

Ten breaths!

Until Qin Jishi passed the assessment and walked out of the circle with a composed demeanor, everyone present hadn't recovered from their shock.

Anyone could see how calmly Qin Jishi faced such immense pressure... Almost no one doubted that if he hadn't voluntarily walked out of the circle, he could have continued to hold on.

"Your physical body's strength?" The stout man narrowed his eyes.

"Heh heh!" Qin Jishi had long prepared his excuse. "Steward, I've been healthy since childhood and possess natural divine strength, so..."

"Steward Jiao!" At this moment, the Round-faced Youth also snapped out of his shock, his voice echoing all around. "I have doubts about him… This person definitely cheated."