22: The deceived principal

The person who came was a middle-aged man in a suit.

He wore black-rimmed glasses, and his suit had a few wrinkles.

Seeing Jiang Fan's gaze fall on his clothes, he quickly tidied his appearance.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Luo Xiuwu, the principal of Fifth High School in Jiang City!"

Jiang Fan was stunned, not understanding why the other party would seek him out.

"Do you know me?"

He didn't know the other party and was certain he had never met this person before.

But the other party clearly knew him.

"Of course, the number one person in Third High School in Jiang City, Jiang Fan!"

"Your reputation precedes you, how could I not know?"

Jiang Fan's expression was strange.

"Principal Luo, what can I do for you?"

Judging from the other party's attire, he wasn't dressed elaborately; he wasn't even as presentable as Li Dongsheng.

Claiming to be a principal, Jiang Fan was skeptical.

However, he didn't say anything, instead waiting to see what the other party wanted.

"It's like this!"

Luo Xiuwu adjusted his glasses, trying to appear more refined.

"I heard that Student Jiang was... Student Jiang is no longer at Third High School!"

"May I ask if he has found a good place to go yet?"

Jiang Fan's heart stirred.

"Not yet!"

Luo Xiuwu's face lit up with joy, and he smiled.

"Then I'll get straight to the point!"

"I wonder if Student Jiang is interested in coming to our Fifth High School?"

After speaking, as if afraid Jiang Fan would refuse, he quickly added,

"Although our Fifth High School is small and our equipment... our equipment is a bit old, it's definitely sufficient!"

"You were an outstanding student at Third High School, and if you come to our Fifth High School, I guarantee we will give you the same treatment that Third High School gave you!"

"Additionally, regarding Cultivation matters, I will personally guide you!"

Seeing Jiang Fan look at him in surprise, Luo Xiuwu said proudly,

"I am not very talented, but I am also a Third-level Martial Artist!"

Jiang Fan was originally indifferent, but suddenly hearing Luo Xiuwu claim to be a Third-level Martial Artist, his eyes flickered.

It should be known that at Third High School, only the principal and vice-principal were of this level; other teachers were at most Second-level Martial Artists.

But Luo Xiuwu, the principal of Fifth High School, was also a Third-level Martial Artist?

He knew Fifth High School; it was the worst high school in Jiang City.

Besides its poor teaching quality, the school buildings were even more indescribable, so small they could rival an elementary school!

The principal of such a school was actually a Third-level Martial Artist?

Seeing Jiang Fan's disbelief, Luo Xiuwu quickly extended his hand, about to show Jiang Fan a demonstration.

Jiang Fan quickly stopped him.

"Principal Luo, of course I believe you are a Third-level Martial Artist!"

"It's just that I don't quite understand why you want me to go to Fifth High School?"

In fact, whether Luo Xiuwu was a Third-level Martial Artist or not didn't concern him much.

At this high school stage, at least before the College Entrance Examination, he didn't need anyone's guidance.

Luo Xiuwu seemed prepared for Jiang Fan's question. He looked around and pointed to a restaurant nearby.

"Student Jiang, this is a long story!"

"Do you have time to sit down together? I'll explain everything to you in detail!"

Jiang Fan thought for a moment and nodded.

Although he hadn't confirmed the other party's identity yet, this was at the school gate, so there shouldn't be any problems... Jiang Fan had only eaten two steamed buns that morning.

Now that someone was treating him, he didn't stand on ceremony.

Eighteen meat buns and four bowls of porridge left Luo Xiuwu dumbfounded.

However, after the meal, Jiang Fan also confirmed Luo Xiuwu's identity and understood the purpose of his visit.

To put it simply, Luo Xiuwu wanted Jiang Fan to come to their Fifth High School to participate in the College Entrance Examination for Fifth High School and improve their enrollment rate.

Fifth High School in Jiang City really didn't seem like a high school.

In the past, it was where children who couldn't get into other high schools would go, hoping to get an education and a slim chance at college.

But later, as time went on, many people realized that sending their children there for school still didn't lead to college admission.

So, when they couldn't get into other high schools during the high school entrance examination, they simply chose to go out and work.

The student enrollment here was getting worse and worse, and the school was on the verge of closing. The higher-ups demanded that if the College Entrance Examination enrollment rate was still 0 this year, the school's qualification would be revoked, which is why Luo Xiuwu came up with an idea.

He hoped to introduce excellent students to boost the enrollment rate, at least to preserve next year's operating license.

"Principal Luo, I understand what you mean!"

"But I want to know, where did you get the information that I meet your conditions and that I am already... no longer at Third High School?"

Luo Xiuwu looked a bit awkward and said,

"I had dinner with a few old friends yesterday, and they told me this news!"

"They said you are a Genius, the number one at Third High School!"

Jiang Fan suddenly felt that Luo Xiuwu was quite... that kind of person!

"Your friends are quite good!"

Luo Xiuwu chuckled, "Haha."

"They've been old friends for over a decade, so naturally, our relationship is excellent!"

Jiang Fan suddenly felt a bit of sympathy for him.

However, at this moment, he admitted that he was indeed a bit tempted.

He had been expelled from Third High School. If he revealed his Cultivation, he was sure he could go to First High School.

But he might not have any bargaining chips and wouldn't be free enough!

However, going to Fifth High School would be different!

"Principal Luo, if I go to Fifth High School, will there be any rewards?"

Luo Xiuwu was surprised to hear the word "rewards," then realized that Jiang Fan was negotiating with him, and his heart immediately swelled with joy.

There's a chance!

"I can promise to provide an additional... on top of what Third High School offered..."

He thought for a moment and tentatively said,

"I will personally give you an additional 50,000 blue star coins as a reward!"

Jiang Fan pondered for a moment.

"I have a few conditions. If Principal Luo agrees, then we can cooperate!"

"First, a 100,000 blue star coin reward, settled in one lump sum!"

"Second, before the College Entrance Examination, I will not attend classes, and the school cannot restrict my freedom!"

"Third, help me sort out the academic record!"

Luo Xiuwu frowned and thought for a moment after hearing Jiang Fan's conditions. He seemed to have made up his mind and said resolutely,

"Alright, I agree!"

Jiang Fan smiled and extended his hand, saying,

"Happy cooperation!"

...Next, Jiang Fan followed Luo Xiuwu to Fifth High School for a quick tour, just going through the motions.

After receiving the 100,000 blue star coins, he left in a hurry.

His decision to cooperate with Luo Xiuwu was based on multiple considerations.

On one hand, he didn't need to rely on a school now; he only needed an academic record. It didn't matter where he took the College Entrance Examination.

On the other hand, he also needed money. After obtaining the spirit turtle blood replenishing soup from the space, he urgently wanted to test it, but unfortunately, purchasing the medicinal ingredients required money.

The tens of thousands of blue star coins he earned from hunting Scorpion-Tailed Wolves on Phoenix Mountain were already spent, and hunting exotic beasts on Phoenix Mountain was still relatively dangerous for him at the moment, so this was the safest option.

As for Luo Xiuwu being misled by his friends, he didn't clarify it!

As long as he secured an admission slot for Fifth High School, it would be considered fulfilling his promise.

So he felt no psychological pressure at all!