Chapter 59, Arrival

This is true. Beyond the martial arts hall, there is indeed a rule that teaming up with someone who has no sense of time will likely be hindered by them, but only if the latter truly has no concept of time.
Furthermore, this statement has always been overlooked.
Because the rules of the tournament are: for each super beast that is hunted down in this competition, corresponding points can be obtained. The competition ends at 18:00 on the 30th, and the student with the most points can win the prize money.
The periphery of Shougong Forest is not very dangerous, but that doesn't mean there is no danger.
Therefore, in previous point races, many students would enter in teams and then pool their points onto one person. If they eventually ranked first, they would split the prize money. The martial arts hall also tacitly allowed the formation of teams, but each team must not exceed three people, otherwise the point race would lose its meaning of practicing.
Fish Wenyao mentioned this sentence just now, obviously targeting Su Li.
Most people know a little bit about what happened last night, even if they are not clear about the details, they can understand that there is a gap between this student and Supervisor Fish.
So, many people subconsciously turned their gaze to the back - where Su and Li were located.
The latter had a indifferent expression. He didn't originally plan to team up with anyone, not because he looked down on others, but because he genuinely didn't have many friends, or rather, he didn't think there were people worth forming deep connections with among them.
"Understood."
"Understood."
“……”
People began to answer one after another.
Su Li glanced around and noticed that most of the participants in the points race were not from wealthy families, as wealthy people don't need to waste their time for 5000 yuan.
And the nearly one hundred people from the six classes, if divided into groups of three, there would be around thirty teams or so, the pressure is quite high.
Yvonne Yu is satisfied with the attitude of the students, so he waves his hand and says, "Let's go!"
众学员闻声而动，然而下一秒，他们又都停下了。
“主管，你犯了个错误，你没有警告这些学员，兽贡森林c-3区存在危险。”苏李没有动，他就站在最后排的位置，声音不卑不亢。
He just asked a fellow student next to him, Yufuyao, if he informed them about the incident in area C-3, and the latter shook his head.
So, it is clear that the mentality of this supervisor is perhaps just a little broader than a sewer, so Su Li doesn't even bother to address him as "you". Oh, and by the way, this guy's black sunglasses are so ugly, or do you have lasers in your eyes?
However, such remarks only make the latter more repulsed.
Yu Wen squinted his eyes, concealing the anger within him, not letting others see that a supervisor is arguing with a student.
Okay, since you say it's dangerous there, I deliberately want the students to go there, just the outskirts, what could possibly be dangerous?
With this thought in mind, he smirked and said, "Su student was scared by a certain worm in zone c-3, sorry, is it the earthworm? So, if any of the students are available, you can go to zone c-3 to take a look, and help Su student get rid of the inner demon. Of course, this friendly act may make your credit score look better."
Tumult, students began to whisper to each other, just like the previous cultural exams, with the higher the score, the more attention they receive.
After graduation, becoming bodyguards, escorts, private trainers, etc., are all closely related to academic credits, not only easy but also high-paying.
Moreover, graduation is only a beginning. After graduation, the average student's martial arts rank is around 5th degree warrior. Conscious individuals will apply to further their studies at martial arts schools and then establish their own schools. Surpassing the brand of the martial arts school is universally recognized, and they can open branch schools anywhere.
After all, becoming a warrior does not make money, teaching others to become a warrior does make money.
In addition, a very small number of people will be recruited by the mercenary guild, but it is not a life of earning money by licking the edge of a knife, but entering the management level.
Therefore, when everyone found out that Su Li dropped out of school, the difference in their eyes became even more pronounced – the expensive tuition fees and the effort spent to get close to the martial arts school, all for the sake of applying to drop out?! This is equivalent to voluntarily giving up on life. How can we not criticize such a person?
Below, someone immediately replied, "Don't worry, manager, we will help Su student get rid of the inner demon."
"Yes, Su student, don't worry, you just follow us later."
“……”
Many students, influenced by this, expressed their desire to go to district c-3 to see the "earthworm bug." It shouldn't take them much time, and afterwards, they can resume their search for the super creature.
This made Su Li want to vomit blood. His reminder, instead of being helpful, had the opposite effect, just like attempting to persuade someone to surrender only to have them swear to fight to the death.
This reminder is just hammering it in.
I originally thought this person's heart was only a little wider than a gutter, but now it seems I overestimated him.
What a Zhuge Liang in the world!
On the stage, Yu Wenyao looked satisfied, and he waved his big hand and said, "Let's go!"
Upon hearing this, many students boarded the contracted bus, and there was no fixed seat allocation. They could sit wherever they wanted.
Su Li stood silently in place, considering whether or not to go. He had done everything he could, and now it was up to everyone's luck.
"Su, are you not getting on the bus? Are you scared? Don't worry, other students will protect you." On stage, Yu Wen Yao has been keeping an eye on him and directly speaks into the microphone, naturally wanting everyone to hear it.
Shaking her head, Su Li asked, "If I take a taxi, can the fare be reimbursed?"
He couldn't get over it in his heart and said, "No, I'm not going."
The latter was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Of course, it can be reimbursed. I have specially approved it, and everyone can testify. As long as you go, even if you take a plane, the expenses will be reimbursed."
Witnesses? Okay.
Su Li nodded and politely said, "Thank you," then turned around and took out her phone to call a taxi.
Behind her, a scoffing sound could be heard, but she didn't pay any attention to it.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered Su Qin's angry words to Fish Wen Yao yesterday evening. There was a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. Yes, what is Fish Wen Yao? He is not worth his attention at all.
His gaze looked up at the sky. Su Qin should have left by now.
…………
At the Eastern Airport in Zhengzhou, on a private plane.
When Su Qin climbed the steps and entered the cabin, her footsteps paused. She took off her sunglasses and looked back in the direction she came from, thinking about something unknown.
"What's wrong, miss?" a middle-aged man in a black suit spoke from under the plane. "Did something fall?"
The latter shook her head lightly. "It's nothing."
Turn around and enter the cabin, found a seat to sit down at random.
"By the way, the chairman asked me to pass on a message to you." In the cabin, the middle-aged man respectfully said, "The chairman said that if it was not necessary, he would not want to enter into a marriage alliance."
"Who is forcing him?" Su Qin took off her gloves and said calmly, completely changing her appearance, no longer amiable.
"The top leader of Kyoto City, Zhang Family."
When Su Qin arrived at the outskirts of the Beigong Forest, the martial arts center's bus had not arrived yet, but many parents were already waiting here. They are all the beloved children of their families.
He already had a video call with his parents last night, confidently assuring them that he would just go and take a look, and if there was any danger, he would leave immediately. This finally made them feel relieved.
The preliminary competition for the Samurai 1st Dan will take place at the outskirts of Beast Tribute Forest at the end of the month, while the intermediate competition for the Samurai 2nd Dan will be held in the deep area of Beast Tribute Forest in the middle of the month.
For each competition, different Super Beasts will be counted towards the points, and they will only be announced right before the start of the competition to prevent any possibility of advance preparation.
The Beast Offering Forest is quite large, and for just the C-3 area, reaching the famous location near Six Trees would be about one- or one-fifteenth of the distance.
Because the deeper we go, the stronger the power of the Hyper Beasts becomes, so weaker Hyper Beasts will mostly appear on the periphery, otherwise they will become meals for some Hyper Beasts.
"Hey, are you also a student at Beyond Martial Arts Academy?" an aunty asked as she approached. She was riding a three-wheeled electric bike, with lots of grass and tools on the bike, suggesting she was on her way to work.
"Yes, others will be here shortly. I arrived early," Su Li replied. His father is a construction worker and his mother is a woodworker, but he does not despise them because of that.
Upon hearing this, the old lady expressed her concern once again, saying, "Child, people say that this is a dangerous competition. Is it true? My child said that participating in this race can win prize money. You know, good things like that are hard to come by."
"Aunty, there is indeed a certain amount of danger, but the probability is very low. Just think about it, the martial arts gym has been held here for so many years and we haven't heard of anyone going missing or anything like that, at most just a few scratches. As for the bonus your child mentioned, it does exist, but only the most skilled person can get it. The rest of us won't go empty-handed either, we can sell the prey to the canteen and earn a few hundred bucks, not bad at all," Su Li explained, accidentally slightly changing her accent.
"Oh, I see. That's good then," the elderly woman nodded reassuringly.
At that moment, a bus from the martial arts gym appeared in the distance. Su Li pointed and said, "Look, your child is here."
"What? They're here? I have to quickly find a place to hide," the middle-aged woman said as she swiftly turned the key and prepared to leave.
"Auntie, why are you avoiding them without even looking at your child?" Su Li asked in confusion.
"Ah, those people over there are dressed so nicely. If my attire is seen, I'm afraid my child will lose face. Anyway, thank you. My child's name is Li Ping An. Please take care when you have time." The elder lady said while reversing her car, and then skillfully made a turn and left.
"Li Ping'an? What a simple name. I wish you a safe journey, as well as all of us." Su Li muttered to herself.
"It's truly a pity how parents worry. Last night, I talked so much that my lips almost got sore, just to convince my parents to let me participate."
Stop the inner drama, he raised his head and quietly watched everyone get off the bus, and then walked slowly towards them.
Next, Yu Wenyao will announce the super beast list for this points competition.
Soon, the students from several buses got off and formed a square formation, and Su Li, as always, stood in the back.
"Quiet, here is the list of super beasts for this score competition. I will only say it once. Double-tailed rabbit 1 point, three-eyed wild boar 2 points, levitating goggles snake 3 points, black glazed spotted 2 points..."
"The beast bags will be distributed to everyone later, and the points will be calculated based on the identifying features of the super beasts. Everyone must remember their characteristics."
"If in danger, make sure to activate the distress signal from the distributed distress signalers. Our instructor will immediately come to the location upon seeing the distress signal, and other trainees who are nearby can also come forward."
“……”
After about 10 minutes of talking, the speech finally came to an end.
"Alright everyone, tomorrow evening at exactly 18:00, gather at your current positions. If you're late, it won't count towards your score. If there's nothing else, form your teams and go in."
At this point, Su Li looked around but didn't see any familiar martial arts coaches.
A student noticed his expression and couldn't help but laugh, "Su student, are you worried that the coach won't be able to come after you activate the distress signal? Don't worry, I will go over as soon as I see it."
"Thank you," Su Li replied calmly, he really had nothing to say.
Then, he walked leisurely along c-3 area, thanks to Yu Wenyao's performance, he saw at least 1, 2... 7 teams enter c-3 area, with more to follow.
嘴角抽了抽，他拿出手机拨通了许冠言的电话，对面却传来，“您所拨打的电话暂时无人接听，请稍后再拨。”
他不死心，又打了一遍，还是无人接听。
"Well, hopefully the guild members have already taken care of this matter," he said.
He sighed and casually ended up in the back of a team, first going to the place where the monster bugs appeared to observe, and if there was no danger, then he would go hunting the super beasts.
Right now, most of the students have bid goodbye to their parents and are ready to enter the Beast Tribute Forest.
From the trajectory of each team, a majority of them are heading towards c-3 area.
Su Li is maintaining a distance of about 100 meters from the team ahead, neither fast nor slow, silently following.
The figure of the parents in the rear was soon obscured by the trees.
…………
It has been about 25 minutes since they entered the Beast's Tribute Forest. Although the giant stone intersection is still far away, Su Li has not let his guard down and is ready to take action at any time.
In a team ahead, consisting of two men and one woman, they are talking and laughing, occasionally looking back.
"Yu Chan, look, that guy is still following us," the man carrying a long sword sneered at the person on his left, "do you think he wants to steal our prey?"
All the contestants are at the third level of warriors.
Even if he is no match for them alone, the three of them are more than enough to deal with him. Saying this now, it can't help but be a bit mocking.
Wearing boxing gloves around his neck, upon hearing these words, he made a terrified expression, covering his gloves with both hands, saying, "Maoxun, he's really scaring me."
"Hahaha, you little guy." Qu Maoxun patted his shoulder and said boldly, "If he dares to steal our prey, I will snap his tendons and make him crawl out."
At the same time, he made a tongue-licking motion with his face.
"I feel like that Su student has a point. How about we change districts? I feel like this place is quite scary," said Xie Qinxin, the only woman in the team.
Her facial features are not extraordinary, but the timidity in her eyes is obvious, as she looks around cautiously at this moment.