23: Chapter 23 The Recruitment of the Head of Academic Affairs at No. 1 Middle School
Lin Fan stopped in his tracks and looked back.
The person who called out to him was none other than Director Wang Dehou of First Martial Arts High School.
Director Wang Dehou was in his fifties, his hair combed meticulously, wearing a crisp Zhongshan suit with the First Martial Arts High School emblem pinned to his chest, looking quite imposing.
Behind him followed Xie Yunpeng and Liu Qingqing, along with several accompanying staff from First Martial Arts High School and No. 2 High School; Dean Zhang of No. 2 High School was notably among them.
However, he didn't speak, watching with great interest as Director Wang Dehou walked toward Lin Fan.
"Lin Fan, is it?" Director Wang Dehou walked up, a warm smile on his face. "I am Director Wang Dehou of First Martial Arts High School."
Lin Fan nodded politely and said, "Hello, Director Wang."
Director Wang Dehou looked Lin Fan up and down, his eyes filled with appreciation.
"Not bad, not bad." He nodded repeatedly. "Blood vitality of 587, Martial Skill at Major Achievement, rich combat experience. Such a good seedling is wasted at No. 3 High School."
He paused, then got straight to the point:
"Lin Fan, come to First Martial Arts High School. With your talent, staying at No. 3 High School will only bury it. Come to First Martial Arts High School, and we can provide you with a better platform and resources."
As soon as these words were spoken, the teachers and students who hadn't dispersed yet immediately stopped in their tracks.
The Director of First Martial Arts High School was poaching someone so openly?
There was a good show to watch this time; it was unclear how Lin Fan would choose.
Seeing that Lin Fan didn't immediately refuse, Director Wang Dehou assumed he was tempted and continued:
"As long as you come to First Martial Arts High School, I can make the decision to offer you three conditions."
He held up three fingers:
"First, one Medium Grade Profound Rank Cultivation Technique and two Medium Grade Profound Rank Martial Skills, for you to choose from."
"Second, in addition to the resources normally distributed by the school, we will provide you with an additional twenty rank 2 blood vitality pills before the college entrance exam."
"Third, before the college entrance exam, we can provide you with a trial spot in a small Secret Realm."
When his voice fell, there was an uproar all around!
"Medium Grade Profound Rank Cultivation Technique? That must be worth at least tens of millions! And even if you have money, you might not be able to buy it."
"Yes! And there's actually a trial spot for a Secret Realm; First Martial Arts High School is being too generous!"
The students of No. 3 High School were green with envy.
These conditions were simply too superior. Many ordinary people couldn't even learn one Profound Rank Martial Skill in their entire lives, yet First Martial Arts High School promised three just to recruit Lin Fan.
And the small Secret Realm, not only was the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi dense inside, but there were also many Heaven And Earth Treasure that could increase blood vitality.
Although there were many rank 1 and 2 exotic beasts, they were intentionally left by the school to temper the students, so there was basically no danger when entering for training.
As long as one encountered danger and sent a distress signal, there would immediately be teachers in charge of guarding to rescue them.
On the podium, Principal Wang Yang's expression sank instantly.
He walked down from the stage quickly, his voice filled with anger: "Director Wang Dehou, what is the meaning of this?"
Director Wang Dehou turned around and smiled unhurriedly: "Principal Wang Yang, I am seeking a path for your school's student. You know the situation at No. 3 High School better than I do; what kind of future can Lin Fan have if he stays here?"
Principal Wang Yang's face was livid: "Lin Fan is a student of our No. 3 High School; he doesn't need you to worry about him!"
"Principal Wang Yang, that's not right."
Director Wang Dehou said unhurriedly: "A student's future is the most important thing. A Genius like Lin Fan, staying at No. 3 High School, what kind of results can he get in the college entrance exam? Getting into a top-tier martial arts university is doubtful."
"But if he comes to First Martial Arts High School, with our best faculty and best resources, he can fully aim for a top-tier martial arts university!"
"You!"
Principal Wang Yang was trembling with anger but couldn't say a word in rebuttal.
Because he knew that what Director Wang Dehou said was the truth.
The resources of No. 3 High School really couldn't compare to First Martial Arts High School.
Director Wang Dehou ignored Principal Wang Yang and turned to look at Lin Fan, a smile piling back onto his face:
"Lin Fan, how about it? As long as you nod, these conditions will take effect immediately."
Everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Fan.
Principal Wang Yang looked at him nervously, his lips trembling slightly. He wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he realized he had no bargaining chips to keep Lin Fan.
What No. 3 High School could give Lin Fan was simply too little.
Wang Chong was stomping his feet anxiously in the crowd: "Lin Fan won't actually agree, right?"
Li Lei also said nervously: "With so many benefits, who wouldn't be tempted?"
Su Wanning stood not far away, looking at Lin Fan's back with a complex expression.
Xie Yunpeng crossed his arms, a faint smile on his lips.
In his view, Lin Fan had no reason to refuse.
Who would go against their own future?
At this moment, Lin Fan spoke.
"Director Wang, thank you for your kindness."
His voice was calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
"But I am already used to No. 3 High School, so I apologize."
The whole venue went quiet instantly.
The smile on Director Wang Dehou's face froze.
"What did you say?"
Lin Fan repeated it again: "I said, I choose to stay at No. 3 High School."
Director Wang Dehou was stunned for several seconds before he reacted, his face extremely ugly, and his gaze toward Lin Fan no longer held the friendliness from before.
"Lin Fan, you must think clearly! Do you know what you are refusing? Profound Rank Cultivation Technique, Martial Skills, Secret Realm trial spots! These things, you will never get at No. 3 High School!"
Profound Rank Cultivation Technique? Secret Realm trial?
If it were him in his previous life, these conditions would indeed be enough to tempt him. But in this life, he had the Ten Thousand Dao Scripture and a spatial Divine Artifact; these things were simply not worth mentioning.
Moreover, he, Lin Fan, having lived two lifetimes, wouldn't betray his school for a little petty profit.
No matter how poor No. 3 High School was, it was the school that had nurtured him for several years.
"Director Wang, my mind is made up." Lin Fan said lightly, his tone unquestionable.
Director Wang Dehou's face sank completely. He had been a Director for so many years, and this was the first time he had encountered a student who refused First Martial Arts High School.
There was dead silence all around.
Everyone was shocked by Lin Fan's decision.
Any one of the conditions offered by First Martial Arts High School would be enough for an ordinary person to struggle for a lifetime. Lin Fan actually refused?
"Is he crazy?"
"That is a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique! And with the training of First Martial Arts High School, he could even get into a top-tier martial arts university."
"Yes, he is simply joking with his own future!"
Whispers rose one after another in the crowd, and everyone was looking at Lin Fan as if he were an idiot.
"Good! Lin Fan, I really did not misjudge you."
At this moment, a loud voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone looked towards the source of the sound and saw Principal Wang Yang walking over with long strides, the gloom on his face swept away, replaced by full satisfaction and excitement.
Following behind him were several school leaders and teachers, including Teacher Li Jian, the homeroom teacher of Class 3.
Seeing Lin Fan refuse the recruitment of First Martial Arts High School, he was also very gratified.
"Hello, Principal!"
Seeing the Principal walk over, Lin Fan quickly bowed respectfully.
"Good, since student Lin Fan has refused such generous conditions from First Martial Arts High School, we cannot be stingy either."
Principal Wang Yang said, flipping his hand, and a Martial Skill manual and a porcelain bottle appeared in his hand.
Han Ming, in the distance, saw this scene and his pupils constricted.
This was the unique storage equipment of this world, crafted by powerhouses with spatial talents using special Ore, very rare.
Principal Wang Yang handed the Martial Skill and the porcelain bottle to Lin Fan and said solemnly:
"This is 'Wind-Thunder Palm', a High Grade Profound Rank Martial Skill, which I obtained from a ruin when I was young. Today, I give it to you!"
"Also, there are twenty rank 2 blood vitality pills in this porcelain bottle, which is my personal sponsorship for you. I hope you will work hard this month and strive to get into a top-tier martial arts university."
"Wow..."
The whole venue was in an uproar again!
This was a High Grade Profound Rank Martial Skill!
This was one grade higher than the Medium Grade Profound Rank promised by First Martial Arts High School!