Chapter 308: Ministry of Education Treasury
Chapter 308: Ministry of Education Treasury
Inside the Phoenix Nest Training Ground.
As Zhao Futu was showing off, Li Wu's eyes were fixed on the angel, pondering its attributes and gender, completely oblivious to Zhao Futu's words from a distance of ten meters away.
By the time Li Wu realized what was happening, Zhao Futu had finished his act and left without giving Li Wu a chance to respond.
Li Wu felt incredibly stifled and wronged.
Who had he offended?
Was it because he was a little more handsome, had a bit more talent, was a little stronger, and had a slightly richer background?
Why did it seem like everyone wanted to bully him? He was just participating in a competition, and Guotown Tian had to show up to cause trouble. Now, another troublemaker, Zhao Futu, had appeared.
Moreover, when the girl from Zone 11 left just now, she seemed to have glared at him.
At this moment, Li Wu suddenly felt like asking the referee if he could stop and kill these brats right now.
These guys were truly shameless, daring to glare at and bully him.
No, wasn't that a bit too petty?
They were the ones who were shameless, bullying Xiao Gu. Poor Xiao Gu had been bullied so badly yesterday, and today, when he finally managed to cheer up, these shameless people made him feel even worse.
Xiao Gu was Li Wu's friend, and even the monkey was willing to be borrowed by Li Wu. How could he bear to see his friend being bullied? He had to kill them decisively! Unfortunately, Guotown Tian, the referee, had already been knocked down by this group of brats.
However, although the referee was down, the staff members were still present. With such an unexpected turn of events in the match, they naturally needed to handle the aftermath.
Soon, someone stepped forward and announced the end of the Top 32 Championship.
The qualifiers were Li Wu, Pang Dudu, Zhao Futu, Saint Engels, and Makoto Maizou.
The next match, a contest among the five for the Top 5, would be held in three days.
Upon hearing this news, Li Wu was a little dazed. Why did they have to wait three days?
Couldn't they do it now? Why not tomorrow? He was eager to kill these brats! Li Wu had no idea that the Ministry of Education intentionally scheduled the match three days later for his sake.
The unexpected turn of events in the Top 32 Championship caught everyone off guard.
Now, with Guotown Tian's three consecutive losses, not only was his reputation tarnished, but Zone 1's honor was also at stake.
In their own territory, during such an important competition, Guotown Tian, who had suppressed thirty of the strongest young summoners from Zone 1, was repeatedly humiliated by three summoners from other zones. This was a complete disgrace for Zone 1.
Hadn't they seen the audience's faces, each looking as grim as the bottom of a pot? Now, all of Zone 1's hopes rested on Li Wu.
They hoped Li Wu could defeat these brats.
However, precisely because all hopes were pinned on Li Wu, everyone was incredibly nervous.
If Li Wu could defeat these three, Zone 1 could still salvage some dignity. But if even Li Wu lost, Zone 1 would be utterly disgraced, and some officials might even lose their ranks.
Therefore, as soon as the match ended, someone from the Ministry of Education approached Li Wu.
The person seemed to be a leader, and he tightly grasped Li Wu's hand, asking the question that was on his mind: "Student Li, how confident are you about winning the match?"
Li Wu's eyebrows furrowed. How confident? Who were they looking down on?
"I have..."
"This match is extremely important to me, no, to our Zone 1. You must win!"
Li Wu had barely spoken two words when he was interrupted.
Irritated by the interruption, Li Wu patted his chest and said, "In this match, I have..."
"If you need any help, just ask. I'll do my best to fulfill your requests! I can even grant you access to the Ministry of Education's treasury to choose three items of your choice!"
Li Wu was interrupted again because the leader in front of him was anxious.
He had approved the participation of these four exchange students in the competition, and now that this situation had arisen, he couldn't help but feel nervous. In his anxiety, he blurted out all his trump cards, only to realize later that he should have asked Li Wu what he wanted to say earlier.
"Oh, right, Student Li, what were you about to say just now?"
Li Wu was taken aback. What was he about to say?
'I have full confidence in defeating them?'
No, that wasn't it!
Li Wu tightly grasped the leader's hand and said excitedly, "Leader, I can't beat them. I need help!"
...
As Li Wu seized the opportunity to get freebies from the Ministry of Education's treasury, on the other side, within the capital city, in the Summoner Professional Center, there were two people who also had a meeting due to the unexpected events in the University League that day.
One was a young woman from Zone 11, Makoto Maizou's master, Duzhou Renzi. The other was the Supreme Leader of the Summoner Professional Center, Xing Zhan Long.
Upon learning about the incident at the University League, Xing Zhan Long's eyebrows furrowed slightly as he gently tapped the table, "It seems that he has realized his exposure and is making a grand move."
"Isn't this perfect?" Duzhou Renzi's lips curled, "Since he has exposed himself so ostentatiously, you can directly take him down."
"Hearing these words, Xing Zhan Long shook his head.
'It's not that simple. The opponent's move is exceptionally clever.
Now that Guotown Tian has been defeated, the crowd's emotions have been stirred up by him. It won't be easy for us to take him down.
Not to mention, we don't have any solid evidence to prove his identity.
Even if we had the evidence, the Ministry of Education, or even the Federation, wouldn't allow us to take action.
Even if they did give me the green light, I'd still hesitate for a long time.'
'After all, if we arrest him now, it would be seen as me, the leader of Zone 1, being unable to compete fairly and resorting to underhanded tactics.
At that point, Zone 1 would lose all face.
So, even with solid evidence, we must wait until after the match to take action.
We might not even be able to act after the match!'
Xing Zhan Long paused before continuing, 'If the result of this match is Li Wu's victory, there's nothing more to say. We'll deal with it as we see fit. But if Li Wu loses, we'll have to consider the consequences before taking any action.'
Upon hearing this, Duzhou Renzi frowned.
'So, he's deliberately making a spectacle of himself?'
'Without a doubt, that should be the case. Additionally...'
Xing Zhan Long tapped the table, deep in thought, and continued, 'On one hand, he must have realized his exposure and is taking a risky move out of desperation. On the other hand, there's more to this move of his.
In the 6-9-1-8-3 version, he came all the way from another zone and put in great effort to participate in the University League, which must have a purpose. His sudden attention-seeking behavior, aside from self-preservation, should also be related to his goal.
Although his exact intentions are unclear, if he plans to take action, it's highly likely that he'll do so during the finals. There's a good chance he'll target Li Wu then.
He's using Li Wu as leverage to achieve some goal.'
'What is his goal?' Duzhou Renzi pressed, 'Have you found any clues during your investigation these days?'
'No, and that's one of the main reasons I'm hesitant to act now.
These people rarely enter Zone 1, let alone come to the Capital. If they've come, it's definitely because they have an earth-shattering secret.'
That's why Xing Zhan Long didn't want to act prematurely and alert them.
He wanted to uncover that secret, or rather, that 'thunderbolt.'
But given the current situation, they could only take things one step at a time.
...
Meanwhile, in a hotel room nearby.
A young man held a cup of wine, quietly savoring it.
His eyes fixed on the Phoenix Nest Training Ground in the distance, a faint smile on his lips.
In the dim shadows, a figure stood silently, observing the young man with a cold gaze, 'In this situation, how can you still smile?'
'Why not?'
'You're playing with fire! You have no idea how dangerous Zone 1 is. One wrong move and you'll die here.'
'The dangers of Zone 1?'
The young man gazed at the scenery outside, then drained his cup.
A pleased smile spread across his face, 'I love danger the most. I hope this strongest distinction doesn't disappoint me.'
The figure in the shadows shook his head upon hearing these words, observing the young man's expression.
He couldn't be bothered to deal with this madman any longer.
'Do as you please. If something happens, don't expect me to save you. I won't risk myself for you.'
With that, the figure in the shadows disappeared into the darkness.
In the vast room, only the young man remained, standing by the window, overlooking the ground below, his face flushed and distorted as he muttered, 'Death like the wind, always by my side!'
...
Outside, the world was in turmoil.
However, Li Wu felt disconnected from these events.
He was an outsider, or perhaps an unwitting bystander, unaware of the situation.
He didn't want to know; he only cared about what treasures lay within the Ministry of Education's Treasury.
Hmm, after being manipulated by the Ministry's leaders, Li Wu suddenly found Zhao Futu's group endearing.
If not for them, even winning the University League championship might not have granted him access to the Treasury.
Forget about choosing four items.
Yes, four items. Li Wu bargained and managed to get one more.
So, Li Wu's mood couldn't be better.
He had been so eager, in stark contrast to the somber mood of the leader beside him.
Noticing the leader's tension, Li Wu patted his shoulder reassuringly, 'Old Zhang, don't worry. I'll make sure to get what you want, and I'll handle this matter perfectly!'
The leader responded with a smile that looked more painful than tears.
Simultaneously, the leader opened the Treasury's grand doors.
As the doors swung open, the Treasury's brilliance nearly blinded Li Wu.
Tears welled up uncontrollably in his eyes...
(End of Chapter)
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