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Chapter 141: Oppression
Chapter 141: Oppression
"That voice, it belongs to the person who competed for the Wind and Snow Sword earlier!"
Zeng Xue'er was stunned.
Fifteen thousand low-grade spirit stones were already more than the value of a Foundation Establishment spirit item. It seemed more like an attempt to provoke!
"This old lady is furious..."
Elder Zeng's face turned red with anger. "You insolent brat, why are you bidding against a female cultivator for her Foundation Establishment spirit item?"
In the private room—
Min Yixing looked at Fang Xing with a surprised expression.
"I have a junior who happens to be a perfect fit for this 'Shaoyin Evil Qi'..."
Fang Xing offered an explanation, but before he could finish, he heard the provocation from the Zeng family's Foundation Establishment cultivator, which caused him to let out a cold laugh. "So what if I'm buying it just for fun? Are there rules in the auction that only allow female cultivators to bid for this item?"
"Sixteen thousand low-grade spirit stones... Your move, kid!"
Elder Zeng sneered repeatedly.
"Why is this Elder Zeng so foolish? This price is too high..."
"I think she's doing it on purpose, planning to trick that kid."
The other Foundation Establishment cultivators communicated through divine sense, enjoying the show.
They would have to be insane to spend nearly twenty thousand low-grade spirit stones on a strand of evil qi!
"Alright, I'll play along... Seventeen thousand!"
Fang Xing chuckled, acting like a hot-headed youth.
"You..."
Elder Zeng was so angry that she was about to burst a blood vessel. Her intention was to lure Fang Xing into bidding higher, so she could scare him off with an even higher price.
However, Fang Xing's persistence made it seem like he was trying to outbid her, which was not what she had intended.
In truth, this 'Shaoyin Evil Qi' was extremely suitable for Zeng Xue'er. Even if it cost more spirit stones, they had to secure it. But by doing so, they risked exposing some of their intelligence.
Upon hearing Fang Xing's bid, Elder Zeng felt like spitting blood. "Eighteen thousand low-grade spirit stones! Kid, are you going to keep going?"
"Alright, that's enough..." Min Yixing quickly advised, "This price is already unreasonably high. If you increase it further, that old lady will simply give up, and you'll be the one left holding the bag..."
"It's fine!"
Fang Xing waved his hand. "Nineteen thousand spirit stones!"
"This isn't good..." Elder Zeng's heart skipped a beat. "Could Xue'er's talent have been exposed?"
She gritted her teeth. "If it has been, then we mustn't miss this opportunity for the Shaoyin Evil Qi."
Compared to a coveted Qi Refining cultivator gaining a chance to establish their foundation early, it was like transforming from a chess piece to a chess player in the intricate power struggles among Foundation Establishment families.
At least, that was how it often played out in the schemes and battles among these families.
Elder Zeng's voice turned hoarse as she bid, "I offer twenty thousand spirit stones!"
Boom!
The entire auction venue erupted in excitement.
Even Jin Sanniang looked at the bottle of evil qi in her hand with surprise, wondering if there was some secret to it that she had overlooked...
In the other private rooms, the expressions of some Foundation Establishment cultivators flickered as if they had thought of something.
"I heard... that the Zeng family's Foundation Establishment seed, Zeng Xue'er, possesses an upper-grade ice spirit root..."
Min Yixing also looked thoughtful. "It seems that it's not just an upper-grade ice spirit root. There might be more to it..."
He glanced at Fang Xing, his expression half-smiling. "Could it be that your junior also has some kind of yin-attribute spirit body? In that case, this Shaoyin Evil Qi would be equivalent to half a Foundation Establishment pill for her."
"I see," Fang Xing smiled, tapping the railing with the Wind and Snow Sword. "Twenty-one thousand low-grade spirit stones!"
"Who are you, kid? State your name!"
Elder Zeng was so angry that she was about to spit blood. "I suspect you're deliberately causing trouble!"
"Do you need to disclose your identity when bidding for items at an auction?"
Fang Xing coldly smiled. "As for causing trouble, we'll know when it's time to exchange the items, won't we?"
Although Elder Zeng was furious, she did not increase her bid any further.
While the Shaoyin Evil Qi was extremely suitable for Zeng Xue'er, it was only equivalent to half a Foundation Establishment pill.
If they continued bidding, the price might reach the point where they could directly purchase a genuine Foundation Establishment pill. It would be ridiculous to spend several tens of thousands of spirit stones to buy a strand of evil qi, and she would likely face some criticism from her family when she returned.
Just then, the door to the private room opened, and a Zeng family member hurried in, handing a jade slip to Elder Zeng.
The Zeng family was, after all, an established Foundation Establishment family with a presence in Ziyu City.
Although Elder Zeng appeared to be bidding recklessly, she had secretly sent a message to inquire about the guest in the Number Nine Heaven Box.
Now, the intelligence had arrived.
"What? It's him?"
After reading the jade slip, Elder Zeng's expression turned ugly.
"Great-grandmother?"
Zeng Xue'er, being quick-witted, immediately sensed that something had changed.
"Xue'er, it looks like we'll have to go to Beili City another day to prepare a Foundation Establishment pill for you..."
Elder Zeng forced a smile. "That person is just a lone Foundation Establishment cultivator, but his background is unfathomable... The Zhou family was destroyed by him. Our Zeng family is small and insignificant; we can't afford to offend him.
In the distant main universe, Fang Xing mused, 'Pan Xiong is quite easy to talk to. As long as I make progress in martial arts, I can casually ask him for favors.'
Back in the dormitory, Fang Xing stretched lazily and lay down in the holographic virtual cabin.
"Master, master... You have an important message," said Little Blue, flying over with a look of urgency on his face.
"Hmm?" Fang Xing was startled. It seemed like something significant had occurred for Little Blue to label it as such.
He took a look and noticed it was an email from Wei Shentong.
"Wei Shentong?! It's already the second semester of my third year, and he's finally contacting me?" Fang Xing wondered aloud.
Nearly three years had passed since he entered university, and aside from the beginning of his freshman year, he hadn't seen his faculty advisor, Wei Shentong, at all.
"So he finally remembers to do his job?" Fang Xing mused as he opened the email, which instructed him to go to Wei Shentong's office. He shrugged his shoulders, intrigued by this unexpected development.
...
At the faculty advisor's office in Lanxing University, Fang Xing met with Wei Shentong up close for the first time.
This master of the Great Golden Bell Realm seemed to have been unable to break through to the Martial Saint Realm.
Nevertheless, his every gesture exuded a sense of profound power and commanded a strong sense of oppression.
Fang Xing even felt that Wei Shentong was slightly stronger than Pan Xiong.
'But breaking through to the Martial Saint Realm is so difficult? Even Wei Shentong, a Great Golden Bell Realm master, is stuck? Or is there something else to this?' he wondered, a hint of curiosity flashing through his mind.
"Fang Xing, sit down," Wei Shentong said, motioning for Fang Xing to take a seat. A gentle smile appeared on his face as he continued, "You are our Lanxing University's genius, topping the battle rankings since your freshman year, greatly enhancing our university's reputation..."
"It's all thanks to the diligent guidance of the teachers," Fang Xing replied with a formulaic smile.
After some small talk, Wei Shentong cut to the chase, "Speaking of which, you're almost done with your junior year and will be entering your senior year soon. Time flies... After the fifth year, all university students must undergo an internship."
In the interstellar age, universities typically offered a ten-year program, and internships began after the fifth year.
"I know. For the internship, we can choose to go to the Prevention and Treatment Bureau, the Public Security Bureau, or even... the Secret Realm Battlefield, to get a head start on adapting to the environment," Fang Xing nodded.
At Lanxing University, those who reached the Martial Golden Core could be directly recommended for postgraduate studies.
Most of the seniors above the fifth year honed their skills in the Secret Realm.
Otherwise, Fang Xing's long-term dominance of the battle rankings would not have been so smooth, given the presence of those peak seniors.
However, Fang Xing was no longer the same person he used to be. With his eightfold burst, he was now confident enough to take on even the peak seniors.
He had been hiding a portion of his strength, waiting for the moment when he mastered the 'Dragon Elephant Vajra Indestructible Divine Power' to make a stunning revelation. Thus, he had remained in the ninth position on the rankings without much change.
"Hmm, the internship is the most important step in university and will shape your future!"
Wei Shentong spoke with a solemn tone and tossed over a document, "Go ahead and sign it!"
"What's this?"
Fang Xing picked up the document and browsed through it, "An internship contract?"
"Yes, I have high hopes for you... I want to introduce you to an internship at Orwell Industries. The benefits are generous, and after you graduate, I can offer you a truly excellent job... or even exempt you from military service."
Wei Shentong smiled, "I'm doing this for your own good. Do you think your teacher would ever cheat you?"
'That's uncertain. In my previous life, incidents of university teachers selling their interns were practically commonplace...'
Fang Xing silently criticized in his mind, carefully examining the contract and immediately spotting a few traps that weren't exactly traps, "Once I sign this, I must work for Orwell Industries after graduation? Teacher... may I ask what your relationship is with this group?"
Wei Shentong's eyes narrowed slightly at Fang Xing's hesitation, and he replied with a smile, "The adult world is a complicated place... There are also many factions within the upper echelons of the Federation, and if we want to climb higher, we often need the support of one of those factions. Do you understand now?"
"I understand, but I need some time to consider..."
Fang Xing responded cautiously.
He didn't want to get entangled in any political turmoil while still in university.
His past life experiences had taught him that he simply wasn't cut out for that kind of intrigue; it was better to focus on his martial arts training!
As long as he had sufficient strength, status, power, and influence would naturally gravitate toward him!
Wei Shentong suddenly smiled, "To be rejected so directly, I must admit, is quite unusual for me..."
He had been subtly pressuring Fang Xing ever since he entered the office.
Yet, he never expected this external studies student to withstand the oppressive aura of his Great Golden Bell Realm.
"Counselor, this is a university, not a military camp," Fang Xing said as he raised his head and smiled brightly.
"Is that so?"
Wei Shentong's face darkened, "Don't get too full of yourself just because you're ninth on the battle rankings... Once those senior students in their fifth year return, the rankings will be reshuffled. Moreover... your internship is in my hands. Do you want to graduate peacefully or be sent to the most dangerous Secret Realm Battlefield in your fifth year?"
"It might be a good experience to go to the Secret Realm Battlefield ahead of time," Fang Xing mused as he shook his head. This Wei Shentong probably spent too much time in the military, as his way of speaking left no room for disagreement.
Fang Xing disliked this forceful imposition of will, so he saw no need to take the contract for further consideration.
Fang Xing stood up and said, "Then... Counselor, goodbye!"
While this might be a path to great opportunities, it could also lead him into a deep abyss.
With his cheat-like ability, Fang Xing knew that as long as he cultivated peacefully, he would inevitably reach the pinnacle of power, so he wasn't interested in taking unnecessary risks.
He stood up, walked out of the office, and politely closed the door behind him.
Bang!
Wei Shentong's eyes flashed with anger, but he suddenly laughed, "So young... There's a youthful spirit about you that reminds me of myself back in university. What a pity... "
He sat behind his desk and dialed a number, causing a light screen to appear, seemingly showing a military camp. Several young men had just returned from a brutal battlefield, their eyes filled with battle intent and a thirst for bloodshed.
This was an elite team of External Affairs peak warriors!
"Instructor!"
Upon seeing Wei Shentong, the young men saluted.
"Yes, I've seen your Blood Kill Squad's performance, and your ability to coordinate in ambushing lower-ranked members of the Outer Clan, even if they're severely injured, is commendable... You can return now, as you still have your studies to attend to." Wei Shentong smiled.
"Instructor, are there any other tasks for us?"
A youth with slightly curled hair and crimson irises spoke up with a smile.
"You could say that... The school has recently introduced a battle ranking system, and I want you to occupy a position on it... Of course, this may cause dissatisfaction among students from other universities, so let's just occupy one position for now."
Wei Shentong smiled, "How about the ninth position?"
"Yes, sir."
The crimson-eyed youth responded respectfully.
"Once you've handled this matter, I'll introduce you to the real upper-class circle."
Wei Shentong made a promise and then hung up the call, shaking his head, "This Fang Xing... How foolish!"
Even a genius needed resources to grow!
Wei Shentong planned to cut off Fang Xing's source of credits first and then send him to the most dangerous place for his internship.
It probably wouldn't take more than a few years for this genius to be ruined!
And this wasn't even revenge; it was just a minor whim of his.
(End of Chapter)
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