I knew it!
Shen Wushuang smiled confidently and said, "There's always someone better, always a higher peak. Study hard, and we'll fight again next year!"
The two chatted as they returned to the Beast Tamer Hall.
In a villa north of Nanjiang City,
A group of people were engaged in lively conversation, exchanging pleasantries.
On the screen in front of them, the display was a colorful mess, clearly not a legitimate webpage.
The onlookers gasped in surprise, clearly caught off guard.
Chen Shu actually lost? Wasn't he hailed as invincible in Nanjiang City?
Damn it, it was a complete waste of money!
A buzz of discussion erupted among them, all of whom had bet on Chen Shu to crush the other six middle schools.
One man stood up, his voice filled with righteous indignation, "It's all a scam! I swear I will never associate with gambling!"
The others were left speechless.
Someone chimed in, "Huang, you're not being specific."
The man cleared his throat and continued, "I, Huang, swear I will never associate with gambling!"
"Give it a rest!"
Despite losing money, the primary purpose of their gathering was to network with Nanjiang City's elite. They didn't dwell too much on the losses.
Although Chen Shu had won fifty million, it was from hundreds of individuals, averaging just over a hundred thousand per person. For the wealthy, this sum was insignificant.
As night fell, Chen Shu's account balance indeed swelled by sixty-three million.
Five million of this was deducted by Fang Si as a service fee, and another two million was the platform's handling charge.
Charge skill increased by one!
Chen Shu also received system option rewards, marking a bountiful harvest!
"Xiao Xing, does your family have a large quantity of Beast Taming Pearls?"
Xu Xingxing, who was changing into his hospital gown, paused and asked, "How many do you need?"
"About forty million worth!"
With that, Xu Xingxing, who was still putting on his hospital gown, froze. Xie Sunan, who was sharpening his knife, also wore a bewildered expression.
"Are you crazy? That much? What are you planning to do?"
"To upgrade! I need to strive to reach Level Nine Beast Tamer ahead of schedule!"
Both of them shook their heads, finding it utterly preposterous. They had never seen such extravagant spending.
Xu Xingxing suggested, "I think it would be better to use it to comprehend one or two skills."
"Levels can be gained through cultivation."
Following conventional thinking, with money, one would prioritize improving skills, then elixirs, and only then Beast Taming Pearls.
But unfortunately, Chen Shu was not short of skills, and his elixir cultivation was already close to perfect.
The crucial point was that he aimed to become a Black Iron level Beast Tamer before the college entrance examination, intending to shock China!
"Never mind, learning new skills takes too long."
Chen Shu shook his head. "Lord materials are extremely rare resources, not something you can just buy whenever you want."
"Especially specific skills, which require time to wait patiently."
Although Chen Shu sold the Frost Giant Wolf Lord's heart at a high price to Ouyang Bao, the latter actually didn't lose out because it saved him a significant amount of time.
"I'll ask. We should have some, as it's a stable currency."
Beast Taming Pearls are found within mutated fierce beasts, so their rarity is naturally not comparable to lords.
Chen Shu pondered his remaining spending plans, having no inclination to save.
"Money isn't gone, it's just found a different way to stay by your side."
The next morning,
The trio went to the cafeteria for breakfast. Many students looked their way, their eyes filled with admiration.
Suddenly, a male student shouted, "Pi God! I want to have your babies!"
Following this, a crowd joined in the commotion.
"Report! Report! Requesting a duel!"
"Sharp sword! Sharp eyes! I crave a worthy opponent!"
The three quickly finished their breakfast and fled, being a bit too popular with the male students.
"Damn it, why are there so many guys!"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but shake his head.
Xie Sunan chuckled and said, "Chen Pi, I didn't expect you to be so charming!"
"I'd rather not have this damned charm!"
Despite his defeat, Chen Shu had still become famous. At least the students of Nanjiang City were deeply impressed by him.
Especially those he had beaten, who likely dreamed of being chased by a giant pile of excrement at night.
The trio walked arm in arm, observing the passing students.
Xu Xingxing asked, "Huh? Why is everyone heading towards the campus assembly hall?"
"Could there be an event?"
Chen Shu sighed, "Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with us."
The three arrived at the Beast Tamer Hall, where the special training class had already assembled.
"There will be no classes this morning. Everyone is to go to the assembly hall!"
A cheer erupted from the crowd as they left the Beast Tamer Hall.
As long as they didn't have to attend class, they were willing to do anything.
The assembly hall was already packed, with not a single seat to spare.
Xu Xingxing's eyes widened. "The entire school is here? Could something big be happening? Is it bad news?"
"Always look on the bright side."
Chen Shu patted his shoulder and said, "Maybe the school just went bankrupt?"
"That would indeed be good news."
"Still spouting nonsense? Want to connect with nature?"
Shen Wushuang approached the three from behind and said, "Chen Pi, it's about you!"
"About me?"
Chen Shu's eyes darted around, and a mischievous smile spread across his face. "Could it be that my program is about to be broadcast?"
"If I recall correctly, the television station should have finished editing it by now."
"Please, all homeroom teachers, lead your students to their seats in an orderly fashion!"
The portly principal strode onto the stage and announced, "Today, we will be watching a video! The content features our senior, Chen Shu!"
"I believe everyone is aware of the general situation. With his formidable strength, Chen Shu crushed the other major middle schools, bringing honor to our Nanjiang Second High School!"
"Although he ultimately fell due to carelessness, it is undeniable that he remains the pride of Nanjiang Second High School!"
The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, their eyes filled with excitement.
"One person defeated all the major middle schools in Nanjiang City; he is truly a role model for us!"
Chen Shu coughed and sat up straight, responding to everyone's gaze with a smile.
He appeared approachable, refined, and courteous!
The projection screen at the front of the assembly hall lit up, displaying the video edited by Nanjiang TV.
The hall fell silent, and everyone eagerly watched the screen, eager to witness Chen Shu's valiant display.
However, as the video began to play, the entire student body was thrown into disarray.
"Hello everyone! I am Chen Shu from Nanjiang Second High School!"
The initial self-introduction was normal, but as the video progressed, the footage became increasingly bizarre.
The interviewer's voice was normal, and the words of others were also standard.
But every time Chen Shu was interviewed, a barrage of beeping sounds echoed, one after another.
Various words were censored, making it impossible to find a single coherent sentence.
"Kid, what on earth did you say?"
Shen Wushuang's mouth twitched, and his head began to ache.
"It's just what I usually say! I thought it was fine!"
Chen Shu himself hadn't anticipated that this was what they meant by editing.
In fact, the post-production editors at the television station were driven to madness. Chen Shu's words were either entirely omitted or completely aired.
To ensure a smooth broadcast, they could only censor sensitive words, resulting in this video.
The principal also wore a stunned expression. He hadn't previewed it, and if he had known it was this ridiculous, he would never have proceeded with the event.
Facing the stares of everyone, Chen Shu spread his hands and said innocently,
"What did I do wrong? I'm just a telegraph operator with professional integrity."
The assembly hall fell into a deathly silence, with only the incessant beeping echoing.
If an outsider witnessed this, they would immediately call the Spirit Suppression Bureau, showing the entire school such a video. How could it not be considered a bandit training camp?!
Finally, the video took a turn for the better.