High-Profile! The Higher the Profile, The Better!

And so, Fang Bai and the other three successfully enrolled.

Due to their injuries, the academy granted them three days off, with classes starting officially after that.

Director Liu personally came to the dormitory building to issue them their Point cards.

"This card has fifty Points on it. You can just swipe it for any purchases within the academy."

"And this is your student ID. Hmm, it's a unique copy. If you lose it, you'll need to pay one hundred Points to get a replacement."

"And this is the Martial Academy's rulebook. It has a total of one thousand six hundred and ninety-eight articles. You're expected to memorize it during your three days off, as a teacher will test you on it afterwards."

The first two items gave the four a sense of novelty, as they were now officially students of the renowned Martial Academy!

But the rulebook...

Qi Tian's eyes widened, and he pointed at the dictionary-thick rulebook on the table, exclaiming in disbelief, "Are you sure we have to memorize this in three days?"

Director Liu nodded seriously, "Yes."

Qi Tian's face turned ashen, "This is insane! This book is so thick, and the vocabulary is beyond anything I've ever encountered. How am I supposed to memorize it?"

Director Liu shrugged, "There's nothing I can do about that. It's the academy's regulation. Oh, right, your uncle was involved in revising this rulebook. If I recall correctly, he wrote over five hundred articles himself."

Qi Tian: "..."

Fang Bai's expression was a bit odd. "Director Liu, isn't this a bit difficult? Xiao Yuan and... can barely read. How are they supposed to pass the test?"

Director Liu chuckled, "Didn't you say you were going to teach Xiao Yuan to read? This task is now yours."

With that, he waved his hand and left the dormitory.

Fang Bai's face stiffened. Teach him to read! Even if I taught him for a year, he still wouldn't pass!

"Oh, right!"

Director Liu, who had already stepped out, returned. He kindly reminded them, "If you fail, you'll have to pay ten Points."

After saying that, he left for good.

Fang Bai and the others exchanged glances.

"Seriously... we've been set up by the system!"

Qi Tian gritted his teeth, "I've always been the one exploiting others. When did I ever get exploited like this?!"

Fang Bai's expression remained calm, "It's just an exam. What's so difficult about that?"

"???"

The other three looked at him.

Fang Bai looked innocently at Qi Tian, "Aren't you a rich second-generation? You must have received a top-tier education since childhood. Are you really afraid of a mere exam?"

Qi Tian's face darkened slightly, "Do you think someone from my background would actually study hard?"

He hadn't worried about food or clothing for generations. Why would he need to study?

Other people studied to get to know him!

Suddenly remembering something, Qi Tian looked at Fang Bai, then at the five-centimeter-thick rulebook, and exclaimed in surprise, "Don't tell me you can actually pass?"

Fang Bai smiled, "Of course. What's so difficult about it? Didn't I tell you I was the top student in my grade at Third Middle School in Magic City? And I've also looked into the Martial Academy's rules. Passing an exam like this shouldn't be hard."

"..."

Qi Tian's gaze was filled with resentment.

A Xiu and Xiao Yuan looked at Fang Bai with a hint of admiration.

Xiao Yuan aside, A Xiu had grown up in a difficult environment and had never even attended primary school.

It seemed that besides Fang Bai, the other three would have to pay those ten Points.

Qi Tian ran a hand through his messy hair, feeling dejected. "Forget it. Let's go eat. I'm starving after that fight!"

The others nodded in agreement.

Although Qi Tian had healed their injuries, for severe ones like fractured ribs, his current Exotic Energy wasn't enough to heal so many people. Thus, they urgently needed to absorb some nutrients to recover.

The four walked together to the cafeteria.

Being newcomers, it was better for them to stick together. What if they got separated and bullied?

This was also Fang Bai's suggestion.

Upon arriving at the cafeteria, the facilities were as they expected, though there were only two serving windows.

A sparse number of students were already eating in the cafeteria.

Seeing Fang Bai and the other three, they all cast curious glances their way.

Many of them already recognized the four newcomers, as the Martial Academy's welcome ceremony wasn't an everyday occurrence.

"Are those the new second-year students? They don't look that special. Only that big guy stands out a bit."

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"Don't judge a book by its cover. They took down over twenty first-years at noon!"

"Tch, just a bunch of losers. If it were me, I could handle them all by myself!"

"Are you sure?"

"...Uh, is it illegal to brag?"

"..."

Facing the onlookers' scrutiny, the four remained calm.

Qi Tian asked Fang Bai in a voice only the two of them could hear, "What's the plan?"

Fang Bai said calmly, "Be high-profile! The higher the profile, the better!"

Qi Tian raised an eyebrow and said, "Alright! Watch me! I'm the best at showing off!"

He walked up to the cafeteria window, waved his hand grandly, and said generously, "Auntie! Give me four of the best meals!"

Everyone else: "..."

At the same time, Fang Bai noticed the onlookers' faces turn to horror. He quickly picked up his tray and moved away from the area.

Fang Bai's expression shifted, and he signaled Xiao Yuan and A Xiu to step back a bit.

Just then, a ladle flew directly at Qi Tian!

"Whoa!"

Qi Tian's face changed, and he quickly leaned back tactically, narrowly dodging the attack.

The "auntie" serving the food narrowed her eyes and glared at him dangerously, "Who are you calling auntie?"

Although the person wore a chef's hat, a closer look revealed they were quite young. However, the girl had a scar on her face, making her look somewhat fierce.

Qi Tian gave a sheepish smile. "Sorry, my eyesight's a bit bad. I mistook you. Please don't mind me, beautiful lady."

He had clearly felt a murderous aura just now, plunging him into an ice-cold abyss!

This girl was someone he couldn't afford to offend!

A nearby cook watched the scene with amusement. He said, "Liu Xue, they're all newcomers. Don't be too harsh on them, unless you want to beat them up again and get punished by the dean to serve food in the cafeteria for a month."

Fang Bai and the others: "???"

What the heck, man!

The girl named Liu Xue snorted coldly, then casually scooped four portions of food and threw them onto the counter. She said indifferently, "One hundred and twenty points!"

"What the hell?!"

Qi Tian's eyes widened.

Fang Bai and the others also stiffened.

What? Thirty points for one meal?!

Are you kidding me?

Liu Xue's expression immediately turned cold.

A boy beside her quickly explained, "You asked for the most expensive meals. We've given you the best demonic beast ingredients, so naturally, they're a bit pricey."

Qi Tian's mouth twitched. He hadn't expected his attempt to show off would backfire so spectacularly.

With so many people watching, he couldn't back down. He could only swipe his card, enduring the heartache.

One hundred and twenty points were gone just like that!

Fortunately, he had exchanged quite a few points from Zhang Zifeng and the other two. Otherwise, he would have been utterly humiliated today!

The four found a place to sit, their expressions somewhat grim.

"The prices here are not just a little expensive!"

Fang Bai spoke first.

A Xiu nodded.

Thirty points. If she had to pay it herself, she would only have twenty points left.

Qi Tian said indignantly, "No! This is too humiliating! When have I ever been short on money? I'll find some senior students later to exchange for points!"

Fang Bai stopped him. "Forget it. Do you want to get us killed? The Martial Academy strictly prohibits buying points with money. You'll get beaten up badly if you do."

Qi Tian looked like he was about to cry. "Then aren't we going to starve?"

Fang Bai pondered for a moment, then said, "We'll go take a look tomorrow and see if there are any ways to earn points. Otherwise, we really will starve."

On their first day at the Martial Academy, they were already living a hard life. Why did so many people try their best to join this place?

"Huh?! Why is it you?!"

Just then, a shocked voice rang out.

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