Chapter 53. The Three-Step Tower's Competitive Opportunities
Today, Dean Xiao is no longer the teacher who painted a bright future for everyone.
He is like the devil that everyone describes, mercilessly driving away the weak.
"Do you still understand? The weak are not worthy of being formal students of our Pearl Academy. What you need to do now is to be able to stand tall and proud when I say these words again next year! So now, you can go and work hard for next year!"
Despite the overwhelming resentment in the dark crowd, no one dared to voice any opposition to these words.
Gradually, the senior students who had been at the Qing Campus for some time began to leave, their faces still bearing resentment and humiliation.
The freshmen, however, stood there blankly.
Perhaps this is the first time in their lives they have experienced such differential treatment based on ability. In the past, regardless of the student's level, such blatant discrimination by the school would have been condemned.
Watching the departing seniors, finally some of them also took their steps and chose to leave.
People left one after another, some unwilling, others with expressions of determination on their faces.
Mo Fan didn't find anything wrong with this.
Even though Dean Xiao may seem cold and ruthless, he is actually quite tactful.
I still remember what the usually easygoing Chief Instructor Zhan Kong said during our high school training. Although his words were particularly harsh, they were actually a warning to everyone in advance.
The same applies to Dean Xiao today.
They all walked this path step by step, and they know how difficult it is to become a magician.
Besides, what's wrong with hearing some unpleasant words now?
It's better than having no strength at all and getting eaten alive by demons.
"Congratulations to those who stayed on entering the main campus of Mingzhu Academy." After those who were supposed to leave had left, Dean Xiao's tone changed, just like the kind old professor who had given the freshmen assembly that time.
"No way, they just got in like that? Weren't they supposed to have an assessment?"
"Yes, why isn't there an assessment!"
"Shouldn't we test it? What if some beginners stay behind to take advantage of the situation? Would that count?"
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There were about a thousand people who stayed behind, a number that exceeded many people's expectations.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Reaching the intermediate level and being able to unleash intermediate-level magic are two different concepts. It's likely that many people have reached the intermediate level of cultivation, but they are still far from being able to draw star charts.
"If there's no assessment, how will the top 10 be determined? I heard that the first place winner gets to enter the Three-Step Tower, the second and third place winners get a magic weapon, and the fourth through tenth place winners will all receive some rewards." Someone immediately raised an objection.
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Dean Xiao clearly anticipated such discussions, and after everyone had finished their deliberations, he slowly pulled out a rolled-up instruction from his pocket.
"A few days ago, we received news that the Shadow Beasts that Weifang used to tame had escaped overnight due to management problems. About one and a half of these Shadow Beasts are now escaping. Shadow Beasts possess some Shadow-type abilities, allowing them to hide well at night and move undetected throughout the city. This particular Shadow Beast has been specially trained; it won't attack or kill humans unless provoked. It's currently like a stray cat somewhere in Shanghai. Our school was originally supposed to assist Weifang by immediately notifying them of any Shadow Beast sightings. Now, I need you to capture these Shadow Beasts alive and return them to Weifang."
"And this is your ranking in the assessment for taking over the campus."
After Dean Xiao announced the task, more than a thousand people started discussing it.
They had heard that the main campus assessment might be a chaotic battle, and they originally thought it would be a competition between students, but it turned out to be a mission for the guards!
"It is worth mentioning that the Shadow Beast will not harm people on its own initiative, nor does it have the desire to kill. However, when it is attacked or persecuted, its temperament will change drastically, and its danger level is second only to that of demons. Therefore, when you find the Shadow Beast and intend to take it down, please plan carefully."
"Any student or team that captures and delivers the summoned beast to the school's iron cage will be rewarded! Individuals who complete the task will receive all rewards, while teams of up to five will receive the same reward. The reward is an opportunity to enter the Three-Step Tower for training!" Dean Xiao said.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone became excited and excited!
Mo Fan then focused his attention on Luo Song and Shen Mingxiao.
Ever since Shen Mingxiao was severely punished by Mo Fan, he hasn't dared to utter a sound in front of Mo Fan.
However, he was one of the most pretentious people in the Fengyuan Department. He usually avoided Mo Fan without much trouble, but today, Shen Mingxiao found that Mo Fan was staring at him!
To be honest, Shen Mingxiao is very panicked right now.
Shen Mingxiao wanted to run away, but he couldn't win, just like Luo Song. However, he didn't dare to run because Mo Fan was already waving at them.
"Shen Mingxiao, Luo Song. Do you want to team up with Big Brother?" Mo Fan asked.
Both of them were taken aback upon hearing this!
What did they hear?
Mo Fan teamed up with those two?
Did the sun rise in the west today?
"What's wrong? Are you two waiting for me to invite you again?" Mo Fan asked, looking at the two dumbfounded guys.
No, it's not.
The two quickly shook their heads, and then Shen Mingxiao asked in confusion, "We just don't understand why you, Mo Fan, would want to team up with us?"
"Because it's a paid service," Mo Fan said frankly.
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The two of them felt as if they were being asked for money by bad students.
"How much?" Ross asked.
"Ten million for one chance to cultivate in the Three-Step Tower," Mo Fan said, holding up one finger.
"What!!!"
Both of them couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
It should be noted that there are only a little over 20 million spirit seeds.
Mo Fan really dares to ask for such an exorbitant amount!
"You should think this through carefully. This is a chance to cultivate in the Three-Step Tower. I think you know what the Three-Step Tower of Pearl Academy represents, right?" Mo Fan said, arm in arm with the two of them, like a charlatan trying to seduce them.
"What, are you two trying to reject me?" Mo Fan then asked.
"Brother, it's not that we don't want to agree, it's just too high. The two of us can't afford it," Shen Mingxiao said helplessly.
Luo Song nodded as well.
After all, scions of wealthy families don't make money.
It's important to understand that their respective families don't just consist of the two of them.
"Is that so? Then it wouldn't be a problem if the two of you could contribute ten million," Mo Fan said after thinking for a moment.
The two were somewhat incredulous; could Mo Fan really be so kind?
Mo Fan suddenly laughed: "Don't look at me like that. Of course, there are conditions to giving you two ten million."