177: Return triumphantly and divide the spoils

When Shen Bei and the others walked out of the underground cave, almost everyone's gaze was fixed on Shen Bei.

Those gazes held a mix of envy, jealousy, suspicion, and bitterness, all varied.

This was mainly because earlier students had come out and widely publicized the incredible, unbelievable achievements Shen Bei had made.

It was too astonishing!

Not only did he capture over thirty Otherworlder prisoners alive.

He even captured a Fifth-Rank Alien Leader alive!

It was hard to imagine, truly hard to imagine!

Among the many students who went down into the underground cave for training, their goal was merely to come out alive.

But Shen Bei…

He was not on the same level as them at all.

Not only did he die and come back to life, but he also achieved results that were out of reach!

So, when Shen Bei walked out with an arrogant stride.

The whole place erupted:

“Oh my goodness! Look, Shen Bei is out!”

“Holy crap, like a hero, is that really necessary, hmph! When I enter the underground cave next time, I’ll capture an Alien Leader too and show off.”

“Be good, that dream comes at a high price, let’s be rational.”

“I really want to have his babies.”

“Truly amazing! This record is unique in the entire country!”

“I heard he also killed an Eighth-Rank Black Bat Giant Beast!”

“Hiss!! Really?!”

“Miller said it’s true.”

“Too terrifying!”

…

The discussions filled the air, never ceasing.

Only Qiu Bu Ye’s face was dark and unreadable, the surging anger in his eyes now uncontrollable, emitting an astonishing Evil Qi.

But he did not make any excessive moves, turning directly to leave.

For Qiu Bu Ye, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future!

At the same time, Liu Hanfeng and Iron Dome were busy correcting other students’ mistaken claims.

Shen Bei did indeed kill a Black Bat, but it was only a juvenile!

And that Alien Leader had his limbs glued together, unable to move, which was why he was captured.

Everyone, don’t be deceived!

But the students only wanted to believe what they believed.

They looked at Liu Hanfeng with disdain.

Liu Hanfeng was so angry he almost vomited blood; what he said was the truth!

Old Qin smiled and patted Liu Hanfeng’s shoulder: “This is about building momentum. Haven’t you seen the officials helping to publicize it? Whatever you say is useless.”

Liu Hanfeng argued: “The truth really is like this, if you don’t believe me, ask Officer Miller!”

“The era needs a hero, a hero who can surpass himself.”

Old Qin’s single sentence left Liu Hanfeng speechless.

Damn it… he also wanted to be that hero.

…

On the bus.

Principal Zhang was incredibly excited, giving Shen Bei a thumbs up: “I knew you wouldn’t die! And you saved a lot of people! Amazing, amazing!”

Shen Bei showed a little bit of smugness: “Actually, I wanted to kill those Otherworlder prisoners more.”

Principal Zhang corrected him: “That would be equivalent to sacrificing the human prisoners.”

Shen Bei shrugged and said nothing more.

This trip to the underground cave was completely over.

The Martial Artist students who were still alive, even if they graduated now, could obtain Martial Artist status.

As for those who died… only mourning remained.

The era does not need the weak.

This statement might be a bit absolute.

But at least, it does not need useless Martial Artists.

Either become an ordinary person, or go down into the underground cave, undergo training, and fight with your life to earn a Martial Artist status.

…

A few hours later.

The bus returned to Lingnan City Martial Arts University.

Principal Zhang was eager to make a PPT to boast to the national authorities.

It must be said that people who are good at making PPTs can at least keep their jobs.

If they are good at bluffing, a single PPT can fool investors into a daze.

Like that immortal who’s returning next week.

The students rested separately, doing whatever they wanted.

Shen Bei greeted Professor Gu Xinrou.

Today, Professor Gu Xinrou was wearing a well-tailored black suit dress with a white shirt underneath, flesh-colored stockings, and high heels, with exquisite makeup, dressed like a mature, elite white-collar worker.

She was just missing a ruler to act out a typical Japanese drama scene.

The two exchanged some innocuous words.

Things like not slacking off in Cultivation, remembering to clock in for class, and so on.

Shen Bei felt a headache listening.

Just as he was about to leave, Professor Gu Xinrou pulled Shen Bei, lowered her voice, and mysteriously said: “Tell me, is there something wrong with me, or something wrong with you?”

Shen Bei looked puzzled: “That doesn’t make sense, what is the teacher trying to say?”

“It’s about my experiment!” Professor Gu Xinrou said, a bit annoyed: “I used my methods to teach other students, so why aren’t they as powerful as you?”

Shen Bei’s mouth twitched, and he earnestly said: “Teacher, don’t mislead your Disciple.”

Professor Gu Xinrou glared fiercely at Shen Bei: “Look at what you’re saying! Did I hold you back?”

“Teach according to the student’s aptitude.”

“Oh~~~” Professor Gu Xinrou nodded thoughtfully: “I understand!”

Before Shen Bei could ask what Professor Gu Xinrou understood, he saw her rush back to the teaching building like a whirlwind.

But she quickly returned, as if suddenly remembering something, and added: “Oh, by the way, recently there’s a crazy Third-Rank Martial Artist challenging Third-Rank Martial Artists all over the country, and he’s already declared that he wants to be the Three-Rank Invincible King. He’s already entered Liaobei Province, so be careful and don’t bother with him.”

Shen Bei clicked his tongue; it was the first time he had heard of someone trying to achieve the Three-Rank Invincible King title.

This line of thinking… he’s really resorting to any means to gain fame.

For the Third-Rank stage, Martial Artists have just mastered True Qi.

Some are even still figuring out how to use it to achieve maximum power with their Martial Skill.

While some veteran Third-Rank Martial Artists are already seasoned and proficient, moving with the wind.

“Does that have anything to do with me?” Shen Bei asked.

Professor Gu Xinrou pursed her red lips: “You’ve been too prominent recently.”

Shen Bei: …

Tall trees catch the wind?

Interesting.

Professor Gu Xinrou continued: “This is very disadvantageous for you; you should curb it in the future.”

Shen Bei scoffed, saying that making him give up on Young Misses was even less likely than making him give up on being famous.

Shen Bei’s main personality trait was: I’m awesome, why should I hide it?

If you don’t like it, fight me!

That’s what a man does!

Shen Bei turned and returned to Zha Tian Gang.

At this time, Zha Tian Gang was bragging to the freshmen who hadn’t yet gone to the underground cave.

However, the content of their bragging had all become their own achievements.

Shen Bei’s name wasn’t mentioned at all.

The students were confused, as this was a little bit different from the news they had heard.

“Cough, cough.”

Shen Bei coughed behind them: “Spreading rumors can lead to calling the police.”

Zha Tian Gang: …

The four collectively rolled their eyes and followed Shen Bei to the villa dormitory.

The few of them leaned on the sofa.

Shen Bei went straight to the point: “On this trip to the underground cave, my brothers all did well, and I, Shen Bei, didn’t slack off either.”

Hearing this, Qi Chuanyu and the others rubbed their hands.

Not slacking off is good.

Then let’s get straight to the point!

Shen Bei continued: “I have to say, Miller is truly difficult to deal with, practically the Incarnation of Yang Bailao and the reincarnation of Grandet. He’s so stingy!”

As soon as he said this, everyone’s expressions became a bit unnatural.

Damn it…

What does that mean?

Don’t tell us that!

Shen Bei cleared his throat: “But who am I? Not only can I cut people, I can also cut prices!”

“Miller only offered us 200, but I directly resisted the pressure and raised the price to 5 million! Applause!”

Four-person Group: …

They made no physical movements, their eyes all maintaining a strong sense of suspicion.

“Is it really 5 million?”

“Although it’s a bit different from our psychological expectation, why do I feel so suffocated, something feels off.”

“Holy crap, you can really raise it, ETC needs talent like you.”

“Are there no other rewards? How do I feel like Shen Bei letting us publicize those achievements was killing two birds with one stone, and we didn’t even go with Shen Bei to sell the prisoners!”

Shen Bei: …

Is it a bit late to notice the blind spot now?

Shen Bei ignored the four people’s suspicion and sarcasm.

If I say 5 million, it’s 5 million.

Why didn’t you go to verify the amount on the spot?

It was indeed killing two birds with one stone.

Shen Bei, without another word, with a heroic spirit: “One million each, we are just that fair, just, and open!”

Swish, swish…

Before they could say anything, Shen Bei directly transferred the money into their cards.

Then he waved his hand: “Alright. The trip to the underground cave is completely over, don’t mention it again, I tend to have nightmares.”

Qi Chuanyu swore, you have nightmares?

You’d probably wake up laughing, right?

How do I feel like you, Shen Bei, embezzled at least half of the money?

Shen Bei patted Niu Yanben’s shoulder, with an envious look: “I still admire our Niu Liu, a tube of glue named after him, forever enduring.”

Niu Yanben spread his hands: “Stop talking nonsense, give me back the remaining glue!”

Shen Bei: …

Shen Bei quickly changed the subject: “Um, tomorrow night, I’ll arrange a table downstairs at Fuman Restaurant, eat and drink as much as you want!”

Wow!

The four people’s eyes immediately lit up.

Fuman Restaurant!

That was the most high-end hotel in Lingnan City!

Even the governor dined at that restaurant when he visited.

Since Shen Bei said eat and drink as much as you want, this meal would definitely not be over until it cost him hundreds of thousands!

“You said it!”

“Don’t cry then.”

“I’m not eating from tonight until tomorrow night, just waiting for your meal!”

Du Ziteng stroked his chin: “Downstairs at Fuman Restaurant? Can’t we get a private room, do we have to sit in the main hall?”

Shen Bei directly skipped Du Ziteng’s question and slammed the table: “See you there!”

…

The next day, Shen Bei was still sound asleep when he was woken up by a long string of messages on the daily settlement panel.

Shen Bei jumped up from bed.

Rubbing his eyes.

“It’s here! This time there must be a huge harvest, right?”

Shen Bei’s gaze turned to the daily settlement panel, which was still refreshing with text!