Chapter 72
This is something that's hard to fathom.
All they can do is try their best and leave the rest to fate.
Li Yang is certainly a genius, but Jiang Yuqing is no less so.
They need to nurture Jiang Yuqing well so that they can compete with the rising Central Capital Pill Department in the future.
Jiang Yuqing settled down and began thinking about collecting Shock Points again.
He racked his brains and tried every possible method to collect Shock Points.
That day, a message popped up on his other phone.
This is an internal message from the Descending Star Cult: "A bounty is offered on Li Yang, a freshman in the Agronomy Department of the Zhongdu Military Academy. Bounty amount: 10,000 contribution points."
Jiang Yuqing gasped.
[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points +100 points.]
Jiang Yuqing: "..." Speechless. It seems that as long as it's related to Li Yang, his Shock Points can be generated and consumed on its own.
What big thing has this guy done this time?
How could there be such a high reward?
Did she accidentally infiltrate the cult's stronghold?!
To explain why Jiang Yuqing received the bounty notice from the Descending Star Cult...
It's all for collecting Shock Points!
Jiang Yuqing went to great lengths to infiltrate the Descending Star Cult, becoming insignificant undercover agents.
His purpose in doing this was very simple.
Once his undercover identity is exposed, the Descending Star Cult will provide him with a large amount of Shock Points, and the Star-Slaying Military Academy will also provide him with a large amount of Shock Points.
Jiang Yuqing was going to great lengths to collect Shock Points.
As the saying goes, "People die for wealth, birds die for food."
Just thinking about that enormous amount of Shock Points...
Jiang Yuqing had no choice but to become an undercover agent.
He stared at the message for a while, then decided to go find Li Yang.
Although she tricked me badly in the Star Ash Mystic Realm, I also gained a lot of Shock Points in the end.
Moreover, Jiang Yuqing was quite curious--
As fellow Heavenly Fortune Bearer, what does Li Yang need to collect?
If she also collects Shock Points, then Li Yang is truly much better than him!
This guy's only been enrolled for a short time!
They've accomplished a whole host of amazing things!
Now they've provoked the Descending Star Cult...
To be honest, Jiang Yuqing wanted to learn from her.
He wasn't just looking for scriptures; he also wanted to gain some Shock Points.
After Li Yang the Descending Star Cult had a large bounty on his head...
That would be shocking!
Thinking of this, Jiang Yuqing couldn't wait any longer.
Jiang Yuqing got Li Yang's contact information and sent her a message: "Can we meet? I have something to discuss -- Jiang Yuqing".
Li Yang: "?"
What does this guy want with her?
Is this some kind of retaliation?
Jiang Yuqing said, "Don't leave Zhongdu Military Academy anytime soon. Give me a visitor's pass, and I'll come find you in the Agronomy Department."
Upon seeing this message, Li Yang confirmed that the person on the other end was Jiang Yuqing.
The Zhongdu Military Academy had very strict entry and exit controls.
It's not easy for outsiders to get in.
Li Yang were to issue a certificate to Jiang Yuqing, then the only person who would come would be Jiang Yuqing.
Although Li Yang couldn't figure out what this guy was up to, she was quite curious about Jiang Yuqing.
Li Yang only knew two people with the Heavenly Fortune: Lin Zhaoxia and Jiang Yuqing.
Li Yang couldn't ask Lin Zhaoxia, because Lin Zhaoxia was backed by the powerful Lin Family.
But Jiang Yuqing is just as bad as her, both coming from unorthodox backgrounds, so maybe she can get some information out of her.
The other party then suggested meeting at the Agronomy Department...
The safety level is still guaranteed.
Li Yang said, "Okay, how about seven o'clock tonight?"
Jiang Yuqing: "OK."
Jiang Yuqing really wanted to take Wei Cang with her, and with his words, she would gain another Shock Points.
But Li Yang wouldn't give him two visitor passes, so he had to come alone.
As soon as Jiang Yuqing arrived at the Agronomy Department, they saw Li Yang.
A young woman dressed in a neat, short-sleeved outfit stood on the ground, the small doll on her shoulder adding a striking contrast. Beside her were lush green chives, above her was a dark night sky, and far behind her was the Agronomy Department's courtyard.
Li Yang cut to the chase. "What's the matter?"
Jiang Yuqing: "..."
[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points +100 points.]
This guy is going way too far.
Should we meet him right here in this field of chives?
Couldn't we just invite him to sit in the yard?
However, Jiang Yuqing couldn't bring herself to ask this question, since their relationship wasn't close enough for them to sit down and have tea together.
Jiang Yuqing rallied again when she remembered her purpose for coming.
Whatever!
It's great here!
You'll be even more shocked when you hear the news I bring!
You completely ignore me, yet I'm concerned for your safety...
Isn't this shocking?!
Jiang Yuqing thought it made more and more sense, so he stopped arguing and directly used his ultimate move to gain Shock Points.
"I saw the Descending Star Cult's bounty on you, a whopping 10,000 merit points."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuqing's heart inexplicably raced.
Here it comes, here it comes, the Shock Points is here!
[Shock Points from Li Yang +1 point.]
Jiang Yuqing: "???"
[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points increased by 1000 points.]
Jiang Yuqing: "Damn it!"
He couldn't help himself and asked her, "What's with that expression? Why aren't you shocked at all?"
Li Yang said, "I'm still a little shocked. Your information network is quite impressive."
The case is solved.
That's probably where that bit of Shock Points comes from.
It really is only 1 point!
Chapter 72
Jiang Yuqing remained quite aloof at the Star-Slaying Military Academy.
He was strikingly handsome and always maintained an unapproachable demeanor, all to create Shock Points through contrast.
For example, if a cold and Pill Dao Department Heavenly Fortune Bearer suddenly smiles at someone, they will immediately gain Shock Points.
However, Jiang Yuqing couldn't be aloof at all when facing Li Yang; all he wanted to do was roar.
"Why!" Jiang Yuqing exclaimed, "You have a bounty of 10,000 Merit Points, which is equivalent to 100 million Huaxia Currency! The cultists hate you to the bone! Aren't you surprised to hear this news?"
Li Yang: "..."
What's so surprising?
The Descending Star Cult been planning this operation for who knows how long. They had finally managed to transport the spores of the Flower of Evil to Tianyang Port, and it seemed like their mission was about to succeed, but she inadvertently ruined it all...
Anyone would want her, right?
What's a mere 10,000 Merit Points?
If Shen Binghua hadn't taken the blame, Li Yang's bounty might have been as high as millions or even tens of millions of Merit Points.
Of course, Li Yang wouldn't tell Jiang Yuqing any of this.
Jiang Yuqing specifically told her this news, which surprised Li Yang quite a bit.
Is Jiang really that kind?
Or are they plotting something?
Jiang Yuqing, undeterred, asked again, "Aren't you curious how I found out about this?"
Li Yang said, "The Jiang Family must have spies within the Descending Star Cult, right?"
Jiang Yuqing: "..."
He seized the opportunity and quickly said, "It has nothing to do with the Jiang Family; I got the information myself."
[Shock Points from Li Yang +1 point.]
Jiang Yuqing's lips twitched, and he shouted, "I've been an undercover agent in the Descending Star Cult all along, that's why I saw this bounty!"
Shocking, isn't it!
I, a esteemed Pill Dao Department Heavenly Fortune Bearer, a scion of the prestigious Jiang Family, have somehow infiltrated a cult as an undercover agent...
[Shock Points from Li Yang +1 point.]
Jiang Yuqing are mentally broken. Why is it another one?!
Li Yang said, "You're really going all out."
Jiang Yuqing: "?"
Li Yang patted his shoulder and said, "Being a member of the Jiang Family isn't easy, is it? Judging from this, the Jiang Family doesn't seem to treat you very well. How about considering transferring to the Zhongdu Military Academy? I'm very familiar with Professor Li; she'll definitely treat you like her own child..."
[Shock Points from Jiang Yuqing +200 points.]
Jiang Yuqing was stunned. He never expected that Li Yang's thought process would be so peculiar.
She didn't follow his script at all; instead, she started to sympathize with him.
Jiang Yuqing said, "I am Heavenly Fortune Bearer of the Pill Department. Even if they didn't like me before, they value me highly now."
Li Yang looked at him gently. "Okay, if you think it's good, then it's fine."
Jiang Yuqing: "..."Are you trying to coax a child?!
"I really..."
"Yes."
What is that?!
Whatever you say goes.
"I..."
[Shock Points from Jiang Yuqing +200 points.]
Li Yang added, "Thank you for telling me this news."
Jiang Yuqing: "..."
Li Yang pondered, "Ten thousand merit points..." Hearing this number, it was hard for Li Yang not to be tempted, even though it was a reward for himself.
Li Yang smiled and looked at Jiang Yuqing: "How about we put on a show? You pretend to film me being killed, then use that to scam 10,000 merit points, and we'll split it 50/50..."
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Yuqing's system was already spamming the screen:
[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points increased by 1000 points.]
Jiang Yuqing was completely stunned.
What's wrong with this woman's brain?!
How could someone even come up with that?
If she had a Shock Points System, wouldn't she be rolling in money!
Jiang Yuqing was actually drawn in by her and couldn't help but start considering the feasibility. Then... Li Yang coughed lightly and said, "I was just joking, don't take it seriously. This is too dangerous for you. Besides, I'm very busy and don't have time to fake my death."
[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points increased by 1000 points.]
Li Yang is not the same as before; she can now resist the temptation of 100 million yuan.
She looked at Jiang Yuqing and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Jiang Yuqing finally regained his composure from his overwhelming shock and asked, "Can... we be friends?"