Lin An abruptly withdrew his gaze.
Terrifying.
Absolutely terrifying.
People who looked so honest and harmless were the scariest once they went mad.
"Lin An said he'd cover everything... Did I hear that right?"
Someone in the crowd muttered, their voice full of bitter envy.
The words were like a stone tossed into a calm lake, instantly stirring up towering waves.
The students who were still gritting their teeth and enduring the radiation all turned to look at Lin An, their eyes burning.
Cover everything.
A single vial of that potential-stimulating medicine could equal several years of income for their entire families.
Yet this young man had promised it away as casually as if it were nothing.
Some people's eyes reddened with envy.
Some ground their teeth to pieces with jealousy.
Some regretted it so bitterly their guts turned green--
If they'd known there was such a good opportunity, they should have knelt outside Class Five's door these past few days and begged to be this rich kid's dog.
What was wrong with being a dog?
Being able to serve as Lin An's dog was a blessing earned over several lifetimes.
"Don't get ahead of yourselves."
Wu Zhangkong's icy voice was like a blade, cutting through every fantasy in one stroke.
"Even with the medicine, your talent won't change."
"The reason you can grow stronger here is the foreign energy accumulated in this field over many years--it can alter your martial soul aptitude and rebuild your foundation. That is the key."
He stood with his hands behind his back, his tone entirely flat.
"One hour left."
"We continue tomorrow."
"I've already submitted your names for the class promotion tournament. With your level of aptitude, you would never have been selected through normal channels. So today is your only opportunity."
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