248: The martial arts world is not just about fighting and killing.

A few minutes later, Liu Cheng had been beaten beyond recognition.

Fang Bai's offer was too tempting, and with only ten spots available for over twenty people, it was a classic case of too many wolves and too little meat!

Furthermore, knowing that Liu Cheng had entered through the back door, the commoners struck even harder out of spite!

Liu Cheng was practically throwing himself into a man-on-man beatdown!

Looking at Liu Cheng, whose face was swollen like a pig's head, Fang Bai revealed a satisfied smile: "Very good, you've got drive. I hope you keep it up. Those whose names I call next will advance."

With the announcement of the ten spots, the first trial came to an end.

Thirteen people failed to advance.

The elimination rate was incredibly high!

Among these thirteen, besides Liu Cheng, there were several others who had used connections to get in.

They were there for no other reason than to reap some benefits.

They just hadn't expected to encounter an oddball like Fang Bai.

Fang Bai's gaze swept over the crowd, and he said, "The rest of you can pack your things and get lost."

"Wait a moment!"

Just then, a hand was raised.

Fang Bai raised an eyebrow, looking at Liu Cheng, who was lying miserably on the ground with his hand up: "Do you have something to add?"

Liu Cheng's face was a swollen mess, and his two black eyes were nearly swollen shut.

He grinned painfully and said, "Chief Instructor, I'm willing to buy a spot with money!"

Hearing this, Fang Bai's eyes lit up: "Tell me more."

The expressions of the others suddenly became quite strange.

Is this guy not even going to pretend anymore?

Open bribery?

Liu Cheng struggled to stand up and said with a serious expression, "The assessment is only the first stage, yet so many people have been eliminated. This doesn't meet the quotas given by those above. So, I want to help share the Chief Instructor's burden."

Fang Bai stroked his chin and then grinned: "You actually know about the quotas? It seems your backers have quite a long reach!"

Liu Cheng said solemnly, "That's not important. What matters is that the Chief Instructor gets benefits and can also give an account to those above. Besides, we just have a low cultivation realm, not a lack of talent. It's not certain who will be better than whom in the future, don't you think?"

Fang Bai raised an eyebrow: "Then why don't you tell me how you plan to buy this spot?"

Liu Cheng straightened his back, cleared his throat, and said, "I don't have much else, but I do have some money. I'll name a price: one billion!"

One billion!

Hiss!

The crowd collectively sucked in a breath of cold air.

Is this guy treating money like paper for the dead?

Obvious greed appeared in Fang Bai's eyes: "One billion? Do you not know the value of an eighth-rank spot?"

Liu Cheng immediately said, "Two billion!"

Fang Bai tossed a card over and said, "Transfer the money."

Liu Cheng didn't dawdle either, immediately having someone transfer the money into Fang Bai's account.

After receiving the notification, Fang Bai waved his hand: "Go stand over there."

Liu Cheng looked delighted. He didn't return to the ranks immediately but instead respectfully returned Fang Bai's card with both hands.

Fang Bai suddenly found this fellow much more pleasing to the eye. A young man with a bright future, not bad, not bad at all.

Instructor Pan, standing to the side, spoke up hesitantly: "This... won't this be a bit bad?"

Openly taking bribes—if this got out, the consequences would be no joke.

Fang Bai raised an eyebrow: "How is it bad?"

Instructor Pan said in a heavy voice, "If word of this spreads, a massive number of people will report it."

Fang Bai sneered: "Report? I'm working for The Authorities, and my fundamental intention is to cultivate talent for the Dragon Kingdom. What's wrong with that? It's fine. If they report it, I'll be the one to sign off on the paperwork."

Everyone: ...Instructor Pan frowned, feeling that Fang Bai's way of thinking was a bit extreme.

Fang Bai didn't care what others thought. In any case, he had received instructions from above that everything was to be done his way.

If someone really was blind enough to come looking for trouble, then at worst, he'd just quit the damn job!

His gaze then fell on the others who had been eliminated.

"Three spots, highest bidders win!"

As soon as Fang Bai finished speaking, someone in the crowd immediately placed a bid: "One hundred million!"

They weren't Liu Cheng and didn't have his level of resources, but for the sake of this spot, they no longer cared about anything else.

"One hundred and fifty million!"

"Two hundred million!"

"Two hundred million plus ten spirit plants!"

"Two hundred million plus twenty plants!"

...They didn't care about the consequences. They only knew that the Chief Instructor had given them a chance, and if they secured it, they would be the ones to profit!

The people on the other side also had strange expressions.

Qi Tian couldn't help but sigh: "This Old Bai's heart has turned quite black!"

Does one really forget their roots once they have power?

Xiao Yuan looked at Fang Bai's figure, his gaze burning with intensity: "Brother Fang has become incredibly powerful!"

They had originally entered the Martial Academy together, yet in less than half a year, the gap between them and Fang Bai had become so vast!

Murong Hen looked at Su Su beside him and asked, "Has he always been like this?"

The corners of Su Su's mouth curled up: "I think he's very charming like this."

Murong Hen: "..."

Seriously, sister?

After a round of fierce bidding, the three spots were finally determined.

Fang Bai had nearly another billion in revenue.

Including Liu Cheng's two billion, he had directly earned three billion!

A total win!

This scene made Instructor Pan and the others salivate. Especially Instructor Pan—damn it, if he had known, he would have joined in. Maybe he could have made a fortune too!

"This Chief Instructor really has quite the personality!"

The first trial ended. Out of the ninety-five people, only eighty-four remained.

Fang Bai said indifferently, "Alright, the assessment is over. I'll give you one night to recover. The second trial begins tomorrow."

To truly become a member of the Guardian Alliance and enjoy its abundant resources, one had to pass a series of assessments set by the instructors.

Those who passed didn't show much joy because they knew that in the end, only half could stay. In other words, over thirty of them would still be eliminated!

After the crowd dispersed, Fang Bai was also preparing to leave when Instructor Pan walked over.

"What? Want a cut of the money?"

Fang Bai raised an eyebrow and spoke with a half-smile.

Instructor Pan's mouth twitched, and he replied, "No. It's just, shouldn't we discuss things again and formulate the next series of assessment plans?"

Fang Bai waved his hand: "Oh, you don't need to worry about that. I have my own plans. Just listen to me."

Instructor Pan hesitated.

Fang Bai interrupted him: "If you don't want to listen, the door is over there."

Instructor Pan: ...Fang Bai left, leaving only Instructor Pan and the other two.

"Heehee, Chief Instructor Fang has personality. I like it."

Song Jiaojiao suddenly smiled sweetly, watching the direction where Fang Bai disappeared, her pink tongue lightly licking her enticing red lips.

"Are we really going to let him run wild like this?"

Qin Ming suddenly spoke.

Instructor Pan said in a heavy voice, "Of course not. I have to report this to the higher-ups. Many of the people here have backgrounds that aren't simple. If we offend them, it won't be good for The Authorities."

Mainly, he was also getting a bit fed up with Fang Bai.