The blazing sun hung high in a cloudless sky.
Along the winding country road, a bus crawled forward.
Potholes littered the road. Every time the wheels rolled over one, the entire bus jolted violently with a clattering rattle, as though it were about to fall apart, like they were riding an off-road vehicle.
"I mean... urgh~ why did we have to take the back roads... blegh~"
"Didn't you say we chartered a vehicle? You're even scamming students?"
"No, I'm getting carsick. Is a dignified Tier 2 Martial Artist really going to get shaken to death on a junk bus?"
"Let me off! I want to walk..."
"..."
Inside the bus, everyone was jolted until they were dizzy and seeing stars.
Director Liu drove with ease and smiled. "It is a chartered bus! But conditions are limited. The residents around Willow Leaf Town have all been evacuated, and there aren't any vehicles left. Finding a scrapped bus was already pretty good."
"Driving a scrapped bus on the road gets points deducted. I only just got my driver's license—how could I bear to lose points?"
"Besides, the navigation says this road is closer. Gaode Navigation is technologically advanced. Nothing can go wrong."
Everyone: "..."
Fang Bai leaned against his seat with a pale face, looking utterly dead inside.
They were probably going to lose half their lives before even reaching the Martial Academy.
Qi Tian had it the worst. As a young master, when had he ever been crammed onto a bus? Unable to endure any longer, he stuck his head out the window and began vomiting loudly.
The sour stench drifted into the bus.
The next second, everyone's faces turned pale.
"Fuck me!"
Zhang Zifeng was the second to stick his head out!
Then came the third... the fourth...
And so, a comical sight appeared on the road. Heads poked out from the windows on both sides of the bus, spraying vomit in every color...
No one knew how long passed...
"Turn right ahead!"
The navigation announcement sounded.
Director Liu stared at the navigation and fell silent.
The bus had already stopped. There was no road ahead, only two thick trees that the bus could not pass through. To the right of the bus was a cliff...
The navigation was telling them to turn right...
Generally speaking, routes planned by navigation were passable.
Could some sorrowful story have happened here?
Director Liu said helplessly, "There's no road. We may have to turn back the way we came."
Everyone looked ashen, no longer wanting to say another word.
Luckily, there was nothing left in their stomachs.
Two hours later, the bus finally entered the city. Several luxury cars were already waiting at a gas station.
"Young Master!"
Upon seeing Qi Tian, several drivers bowed slightly.
Qi Tian nodded. He looked as though his soul had left his body, his face gaunt.
The others were no better.
They swore they would never ride in Director Liu's car again for the rest of their lives!
"Oh ho! Limited-edition Lamborghinis! I've always wanted to drive one. Get in, quick—I'll take you for a spin!"
Seeing so many beloved cars, Director Liu's eyes lit up, and he became eager to try.
Everyone: "Urgh~"
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The Martial Academy was located in the center of Magic City. It was enormous, its walls so high that no one could see what lay inside. Above the gates hung the two gilded characters, "Martial Academy," looking exceptionally imposing.
Around the Martial Academy was an ordinary commercial street, bustling with crowds.
Fang Bai and the others did not immediately return to the academy. Instead, they went to eat at a noodle shop nearby.
Before going in, Fang Bai and the others specifically asked Zhang Zifeng about the situation inside.
Zhang Zifeng looked troubled. "The Martial Academy is complicated. I can't explain it in just a sentence or two."
Qi Tian expressionlessly took out a gold bar. "Senior Zhang, be sure to get to the important points!"
Zhang Zifeng's eyes lit up. He snatched the gold bar, bit it, then smiled brightly. "Straightforward!"
"The Martial Academy is different from ordinary schools. Competition inside is brutally cruel—the weak are meat for the strong, and strength reigns supreme. Other than first-years, upperclassmen have no class system and are relatively free. However, there is one theory lesson every week. Remember, you must attend it! Of course, it's fine if you don't. After getting beaten black and blue, you'll want to attend!"
Fang Bai and the others: "..."
"Other than theory classes, second-year students have an assessment once every month! Those who fail will receive severe punishment. Naturally, anyone who fails more than twice will be kicked back to the first year to repeat!"
"Third-years do not have so many rules. They are relatively free, and you rarely see them in the academy. Any upperclassmen you do see in the academy are ruthless people. Remember, don't provoke them, or the consequences will be severe!"
"Next comes the most important point. The academy's currency is points. From a bottle of water or a meal to cultivation resources, as long as you have enough points, you're the boss!"
Fang Bai suddenly interrupted, "Then how do we earn points?"
Zhang Zifeng smiled. "That's easy. The most direct way is to kill demon beasts! You exchange them for corresponding points based on their strength and how intact they are. You can also complete missions issued by the Martial Academy, or take part in competitions held by the academy, and so on... As long as you work hard enough, you basically won't lack points."
Qi Tian silently raised his hand. "Can I trade money for them?"
Zhang Zifeng looked at him. "To martial artists, points are very valuable. They're hard to trade for with money, and few people are willing to exchange them."
Qi Tian said seriously, "I'll offer one hundred thousand yuan for one point!"
Zhang Zifeng's expression froze. Then, with exaggerated movements, he pulled out a card, bent over, and offered it up with both hands. "Big Brother, there are 438 points on this card. Interested?"
Everyone: "..."
Fang Bai stared at him dumbfounded.
Holy shit? That worked too?
"Damn it! Old Zhang! Your skin is way too thick! Selling points is forbidden in the Martial Academy!"
Huo Qi jumped up and pointed at Zhang Zifeng as he cursed.
The latter remained calm. "If you don't say anything and I don't say anything, who would know?"
Phoenix said, "Me."
Zhang Zifeng: "..."
Huo Qi said righteously, "What you're doing is wrong! And you want me to keep it secret! Unless..."
He decisively pulled out a card. "Unless you trade mine too!"
Phoenix silently handed over her card.
Qi Tian: "..."
In the end, the transaction succeeded, and Qi Tian gained nearly a thousand points.
As for whether that was a lot or a little, they would only find out after entering the Martial Academy.
"Alright, this has been a very pleasant exchange. If I'm not mistaken, the Martial Academy should have prepared a welcoming ceremony for you. Good luck."
Zhang Zifeng and the other two stood up. "We still have to go back and turn in our mission, so we won't keep you company. Until we meet again!"
With that, they hurried away.
"Why do I feel like they're fleeing in defeat?"
A Xiu looked at their retreating backs thoughtfully.
Fang Bai and the others nodded in agreement.
Qi Tian, however, casually waved a hand and flicked the three cards in his hand. "It's fine. We have points now. Follow this young master—I'll make sure you eat well and drink well!"
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