65: List of Class A war criminals
After the rewards were announced, the students below were clearly stirred, showing some passion for the competition.
After the class mobilization ended, the homeroom teacher called Li Wen out of the classroom alone.
Although he wasn't sure how much his strength had improved, the homeroom teacher knew that Li Wen was the only one in his class who had a chance to make it into the top ten.
Therefore, he specifically briefed Li Wen beforehand, allowing him to better understand the situation and potentially improve his ranking.
“Li Wen, you need to pay close attention to this competition; you have the greatest chance of entering the top ten in our class.”
“Old Classmate, don’t worry, my goal is top three, securing a spot in the top ten and striving for the top three.”
The homeroom teacher nodded. Having a clear goal, perhaps that was the reason for his lead.
“That’s true, and of course, the higher the ranking, the better, but the competition this time is very fierce. Just do your best while ensuring your own safety.”
“The main reason I called you is to tell you about a few people you need to watch out for.”
“Li Yu from Yunhua First High School, Lin Yuxin from Lan Hai First High School, and Meng Chen from Tianlan First High School.”
“You should have no problem dealing with these few given your strength, but avoid friction if possible, as theConsumption of battle might lead to others taking advantage.”
“But there’s one more, Li Hanqing; I suggest you don’t engage her.”
Li Wen didn’t argue, he just wanted to know the reason.
“Why? Is she ridiculously strong?”
When asked this, the homeroom teacher rubbed his chin, looked up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, and his eyes darted left and right.
“Hmm… her strength is a very special issue… it’s not a matter of whether she’s strong or not…”
“In short, she is a lineage successor, and her pet beast’s strength might even have reached the Commander level. You probably understand what I mean, right?”
Li Wen nodded quickly, understanding, understanding, numerical suppression.
“I promise, I will stay far away from her.”
Are you kidding? This concerns Bud's evolution, there's no room for even a little recklessness.
“Oh, right, Old Classmate, what are the characteristics of her pet beast? So I know to run when I see it.”
“The data says it’s a second-stage 【Extreme Ice Penguin】 and a 【Cold Water Shell】, with various coordinated Skills, which are extremely abnormal.”
Li Wen gestured and replied.
“Don’t worry, I promise to be honest. Even if I have to hide, I’ll hide until the end to get into the top three.”
“Get ready, we’ll be heading to the Primitive Zone contestant village this afternoon. There’s still a lot to prepare, so go back and get ready.”
Although it’s called the Primitive Zone, it’s actually still within the Eastern Splendor, just some controlled areas with less foot traffic. Because few people visit, there are also resources distributed within the venue.
Before the competition, professional Beastmasters clear out dangerous pet beasts from the venue, leaving behind those that students can use for training.
Safety is guaranteed, but the quality of life is not. The contestant village where the participants stay is temporarily built, and they need to bring their own living supplies, snacks, and other necessities.
However, Li Wen didn't need to carry large bags; he had the space of the Lazy Bug, didn't he?
On his way home, he met Chen Ping, whom he hadn't seen in months. Chen Ping immediately threw an arm around his shoulder, “Li Wen, you absolutely wouldn’t believe how much I’ve improved these past few months.”
“Oh, what improvements have you made at school?”
“Of course, there’s been no improvement at school, but isn’t there a black market? Brother now has extensive connections in the black market, appraising treasures for various families and collecting rewards.”
“My 【Fighting Rock Dog】 is just one material away from evolving.”
“How about it? Do you have any ways to make money? I’m really going crazy from being poor lately.”
Li Wen’s small eyes darted, and a mischievous idea was born.
“You mean your connections are extensive, right?”
“Of course, with my appraisal ability, if I didn’t know how to refine potions, I might have already carved out a territory in the black market.”
“Then, can you manage to buy contestant intelligence in the contestant village?”
Chen Ping hesitated slightly and asked.
“The problem is I have connections, but where would the contestant information come from?”
Li Wen smiled and said.
“You don’t need to worry about that. Information on seeded contestants will be publicly released, and I will prepare the pet beast information.”
“Are you okay?”
“Can this really be done? Won’t it violate the rules of the contestant village?”
“You’re an idiot! If the contestant village doesn’t explicitly forbid it, then it’s all feasible. At most, it’s just a warning, and the money will definitely go into your pocket.”
This is the current saying, but if it were forbidden, Li Wen would also say that rules are meant to be broken. Anyway, this matter is meaningful.
It’s not just about information disparity; more critically, it’s about isolating the lineage successors.
If she were to blend into the crowd, his own safety would not be guaranteed, but if she were to be separated from the crowd, her target would be obvious.
As long as he saw a lone girl, he would just run away. She was participating alone, so no one would actively accompany her.
This was Li Wen’s strategy.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping was a bit tempted.
“Then… we split it six-four?”
Li Wen shook his head, extending a finger and saying.
“Seven-three.”
“You’re that good? Have you changed your ways?”
Chen Ping said with a shocked expression.
“What are you thinking? Of course, it’s seven for me and three for you.”
“What?! Are you taking me for a fool? I’m the one bearing the risk!”
Li Wen: “Whatever you say, it’s not like I’m short on money anyway…”
Chen Ping: “…”
“Seven-three it is.”
Li Wen’s current evaluation of Chen Ping was that he had special abilities and was willing to work, but he just felt a bit lacking in a rogue-like demeanor. Otherwise, he would definitely be much stronger than he was now.
After all, he also had a need for this matter. If Chen Ping had been more resolute in his attitude just now, he definitely… uh… probably, it’s hard to say… After a simple tidying up at home and then returning to school to get on the bus together, it was all in the blink of an eye.
As the bus drove on, the vegetation by the roadside increasingly showed its primitive nature, which also meant that the distance to the contestant village was getting closer and closer.
After getting off the bus, when thousands of young people were together, it was not at all surprising for them to do some youthful things.
Among schools that often competed, some students were already sparring and probing each other, collecting intelligence. There were also those who used low-level tactics like provocation, but in such a hormone-fueled environment, it often worked very well.
However, Li Wen had no time for these matters. He now needed to quickly finalize his “Class A War Criminal List,” squatting down to collect information based on the pre-released list of seeded contestants.
As for being provoked himself, there was no need to bother. His reputation wasn’t high, so he shouldn't encounter such a situation at all.
The fact was as he expected; no one challenged him. However, someone did run to that area to challenge Lu Chen.
But someone who brought test tubes and beakers even on a trip wouldn't pay him any mind, continuing to stay in his room.