“The Chief already gave you a chance.”
Her fingers traced Xiao Bai’s face, gently caressing his neck.
“What a pity, you didn’t seize it.”
Xiao Bai’s pupils contracted violently.
Realizing something, he shook his head frantically.
“No… please, no…..”
“Can’t be helped,” Situ Yu sighed, though her tone betrayed no regret.
“You’re just not strong enough. Now that you’ve even lost the divine scepter, you’re utterly useless.”
“Swish!”
Before Xiao Bai could even let out a scream, a thin red line appeared across his neck.
Eliminated, just like that.
Situ Yu stood up, clapping her hands as if brushing off something dirty, then turned to Su Fu with a smile.
“Well, Su Fu, do you see our sincerity now?”
The onlookers were utterly horrified!
Situ Yu was downright insane!
She killed without hesitation, not a moment’s pause!
Is this the “rules” of the Provincial Institute?
Meanwhile, Leanna and the others were trembling, not daring to make a single sound.
“Sincerity?” Su Fu repeated the word as if savoring it.
Was this a display of sincerity, or a show of intimidation?
Every step was clearly a threat.
After arriving, Situ Yu had first demonstrated her spatial abilities by effortlessly rescuing Xiao Bai, showing everyone that she could save whoever she pleased.
But what came after the rescue?
In the blink of an eye, she had slit Xiao Bai’s throat without hesitation.
Was it Xiao Bai she killed?
No, it was a warning to the monkeys.
She was clearly warning Su Fu-if she could kill the captain of the Fourth Team so casually, what about Su Fu?
This was almost an explicit warning to her: it would be best to be sensible, or else her fate would be the same as Xiao Bai’s.
What was even more laughable was that the way they tried to win her over was by offering her the position of the fourth team’s captain- essentially making her the next Xiao Bai.
In other words, a puppet that could be replaced at any moment?
Alright.
Situ Yu probably felt she had said enough.
She nodded with a smile, speaking gracefully, “Of course, this is our sincerity.”
“Besides,” she spread her hands, “as long as you join, resources, credit points, exam papers, divine artifacts… you name it, you’ll have it.”
She gave Su Fu a meaningful look as she said, “You really like divine artifacts, don’t you? Xiao Bai’s useless staff can be your welcome gift.”
“Sounds…” Su Fu tilted her head slightly, her tone rising, “like a pretty good deal.”
“So, what do I need to do?”
Situ Yu’s smile faded a bit, “It’s simple. Become the captain of the fourth team, lead them, and make them one of the strongest teams in the provincial academy.”
She paused, adding a touch of respect, “Of course, the most important thing is that you must unconditionally obey the Chief.”
Seeing Su Fu’s thoughtful expression, Situ Yu continued, “Don’t misunderstand, this isn’t targeted at you. Everyone has to obey.”
She gave Su Fu a once-over, “Maybe you’re just not used to it yet?”
“I know you’re from District Twelve. It’s fine, these… common sense things, you’ll naturally learn them in time.”
Su Fu blinked, confirming, “So, whatever the Chief says, I have to do it?”
Her tone was a bit ambiguous.
Situ Yu raised an eyebrow and suddenly laughed, “Don’t tell me you still cling to that damned pride of the poor?”
“A year of studying in District Twelve hasn’t made you face reality yet?”
“Honestly, I really don’t like dealing with you poor people.”
“You have nothing, yet you insist on holding onto that ridiculous dignity.”
“Can’t even afford food, yet you talk about ambition?”
“This kind of pride,” she seemed utterly baffled, “what does it bring you besides making you even poorer?”
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the people from District Twelve immediately darkened.
These aristocratic kids always had this condescending attitude.
But the most terrifying thing was that Situ Yu said these things so naturally.
She didn’t even realize how harsh her words were.
In her eyes, this was simply the “truth.”
“But,” Situ Yu suddenly smiled, her voice gentle, “you’re different from them.”
“You’re someone the Chief personally values.”
“You should be grateful, because it’s only because of the Chief that I’m even talking to you like this.”
She leaned in slightly, her tone sincere, “You know? In all these years, you’re the first person from District Twelve who can join the fourth team.”
She blinked, “How do you say it in your words? Ah, right—bringing honor to your ancestors.”
Seeing Su Fu remain silent, she tilted her head in confusion, “What? Still hesitating?”
“Is it really necessary? Isn’t joining us a good thing?”
“You like divine artifacts? You’ll have them. You like money? You’ll have that too.”
“And,” she paused, as if choosing her words carefully, “you won’t have to… rack your brains trying to scam money anymore.”
“It’s not very dignified.”
She seemed satisfied with her choice of a “less hurtful” phrase.
“So, what do you say?”
As soon as Situ Yu finished speaking, the air instantly grew still.
Klaus and the others were already somewhat numb, suddenly feeling a bit deflated.
The determination they had been holding onto, the drive to prove themselves, seemed to have been completely ignored by the Provincial Institute from the very beginning.
The gap was too vast, so vast that it felt like it was over before it even began.
Pi Chu Xi suddenly became curious: how would Su Fu choose?
Climb onto the coattails of the Fourth Team?
Although it might come with some humiliation, at least she could gain tangible resources and divine artifacts.
Even if it was poison, the honey coating it was just too sweet.
What if… what if she was careful and nothing bad happened?
But just then, “Screech-“
Su Fu swung the chain in her hand, producing a sharp, grating sound in the air.
She stepped forward, her smile radiant, and said with approval, “You’re right.”
“So I’ve taken a liking to your divine artifact.”
She directly reached out her hand, like a rogue: “Give it to me.”
Situ Yu was stunned: “???”
Was Su Fu out of her mind?
She couldn’t believe the madness unfolding before her eyes-
This commoner from the Twelfth District actually dared… dared to covet her divine artifact?!
“Are you insane?!” Her eyes widened instantly, “Who do you think you are?!”
“You dare to ask for my divine artifact with such audacity?!”
But Su Fu only smiled even more brightly: “Just testing your sincerity, no need to get so worked up.”
“What’s this Fourth Team anyway? Aren’t they just your lapdogs?”
Her words pierced through Situ Yu’s facade: “Killed at will, eliminated if they fail a mission.”
“And you make it sound so glorious.”
Leanna and the others turned pale, not daring to speak.
“The only thing worth considering,” Su Fu tilted her head, still smiling, “is the resources and money you mentioned.”
She spread her hands nonchalantly, “So, how about a divine artifact to prove your strength?”
“After all, anyone can talk big without putting anything on the table!”
“Right, everyone?”
The crowd:”…………….”
Too scared to speak, but damn, you’re really something!
“You expect me to work for you in exchange for the empty title of the Fourth Team?” She clicked her tongue and shook her head, “Making being a lapdog sound so noble-“
“Are you an idiot?”
Su Fu cursed loudly, and since no one dared to breathe heavily, her words rang out with crystal clarity, even echoing repeatedly in the space, amplifying the humiliation.
“You!”
Situ Yu’s face twisted, her cheeks flushed with anger, her voice trembling with rage: “How dare you speak of the Provincial Institute like that! How dare you call us… dogs?!”
Su Fu spread her hands, “I didn’t say that.”
“Stop putting on airs here!” Situ Yu was furious.
Calling the fourth team dogs-what did that make their second team?
Some higher-level dogs?
It was clearly a roundabout way of insulting them!
“So,” Situ Yu took a deep breath, forcing down the anger in her heart, “you’re refusing?”
“You better think carefully!”
If it weren’t for the chief’s specific instructions to win over this lowly commoner, she would have already taught this arrogant fool a lesson.
Endure, just one last time.
Situ Yu trembled with rage, her eyes locked onto Su Fu as if she might pounce and crush her at any moment.
But Su Fu stood there casually, her tone light and airy.
“Why so angry? You guys call me a country bumpkin, someone from a backwater, a lowly commoner, and all sorts of things every day.”
“Did I say anything?”
She spread her hands, looking innocent.
“I didn’t say a word.”
She sighed, “I’m poor, so it’s normal to have no money, right? Can’t help it, just my unlucky fate.”
“Born without money or resources, unlike you all, who had family-prepared divine artifacts ready by high school.”
“I’m so envious.”
“But thankfully, I’m self-reliant. I think, I should at least earn some extra income, right?”
Su Fu slowly raised the Rule Chains in her hand, her smile growing brighter:
“So-“
The chains shot through the air, heading straight for the divine artifact behind Situ Yu!
Before Situ Yu could react, the Rule Chains had already wrapped around the dark silver scythe behind her.
“What?!”
In the next moment, Su Fu directly activated the Rule Codex, unleashing a dazzling golden light that enveloped everyone, including Situ Yu.
Then, it transformed into strands of golden threads-
Her voice was filled with delight: “In the name of the Law Enforcer, I hereby establish a new rule: All divine artifacts in this area now belong to the Law Enforcer!”
Instantly, golden runes condensed in the air, and the rule took effect!
A divine artifact?
Boldly appearing right in front of her
“Come here!”
Situ Yu: “???”
Is this what you call self-reliance?
Since when did robbery become earning extra income?!
But Situ Yu was a step too late, and she could only watch helplessly as her divine artifact flew out of her hands and straight toward Su Fu!
She was utterly distraught, her voice filled with rage: “Su Fu!”
“That’s my divine artifact! Give it back!”
She surged with divine power, trying to activate the scythe’s abilities.
But it was already too late.
Su Fu said calmly, “Activation of divine artifacts is prohibited here!”
The Rule Codex lit up again, and the rule took effect!
The scythe instantly dimmed, firmly bound by the Rule Chains, unable to move.
In the next second, it landed steadily in Su Fu’s hands.
Su Fu, however, took her time pulling out the contract scroll that Xiao Bai had just offered.
Unfolding it, she mimicked Situ Yu’s earlier tone:
“Come on, sign it, Situ Yu.”
She smiled brightly, “I’m giving you a chance too, a chance for the Silver Scythe to become my fourth divine artifact.”
“How about it? Quite an honor, right?”
“The Silver Scythe will serve me from now on.”
Hearing this, Situ Yu’s mind buzzed.
No one had ever dared to speak to her like this!
“You!”
“Su Fu, are you really going to burn all bridges? Rejecting the chief’s invitation?!”
Before she could finish, terrifying spatial fluctuations erupted.
[Spatial Severance]!
[Dimensional Cage]!
[Netherwalker]!
Three divine techniques activated simultaneously!
Countless fine spatial cracks appeared around her, like shattered mirrors or torn voids.
Then, more and more cracks began to spread, converge, and merge, eventually forming a massive spatial vortex.
Countless sharp spatial fragments swirled within it, emitting piercing screeches.
It seemed that in the next second, a spatial storm would erupt!
“Bang!”
A sharp, uncontrollable explosion rang out, as if Su Fu’s mere refusal would instantly crush the entire space!
“Su Fu, don’t be impulsive!” Asuka Amakawa urgently shouted, “That’s the Chief!”
“The top figure in the Provincial Academy!”
“If you refuse, how will you survive in the Provincial Academy afterward?”
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