Even blind box hunters don't choose their partners? I got Su Daji from my blind box!

Faced with Qin Weiguo's ultimate, life-or-death question about school selection.

The warm and friendly atmosphere just moments before instantly shattered, and in the blink of an eye, it became a silent battle of wits between the big shots.

Lei Laohu's body trembled, his murderous aura concealed.

Qian Duoduo twirled the black gold card in her hand with a smile, but her eyes were sharper than knives.

Although Gu Qinghe had just bowed his head and apologized, he was still staring intently at Lin Xiao, clearly not wanting to give up this piece of fat meat that was already in his mouth.

Who is it?

Choosing either one will offend the other two to no end.

Lin Xiao lowered his eyelids slightly, concealing the shrewdness that flashed in his eyes.

If we make a decision now, it'll be a one-off deal.

Although the conditions have tripled, these old foxes definitely still have some trump cards up their sleeves.

Moreover, things that are too easily obtained are often worthless.

Pulling and stretching is the art.

"Dear elders."

Lin Xiao slowly raised his head, his face displaying a perfect blend of three parts conflict, three parts fear, and four parts overwhelming gratitude.

He took a deep breath and made the difficult decision to go against his ancestors' wishes.

"You gave me so much... so much that my head is still spinning, even though I'm a poor student who's never seen anything like this before."

Lin Xiao gave a wry smile and pointed to his temple.

"To be honest, my heart is beating faster now than when I was fighting the boss one-on-one."

"If I were to make a decision on a whim right now, it would be irresponsible to the elders and a joke on my own future."

Lei Laohu frowned, about to speak, but was silenced by Lin Xiao's sincere, almost tearful gaze.

"Uncle Lei, Uncle Qian, Teacher Gu, and Minister Qin."

Lin Xiao stood up and bowed deeply to the four people, his posture so humble that he was practically invisible.

"Could you give me three days?"

"I want to go back and offer incense to my parents, and tell them the good news."

"Then calm down, think carefully, and figure out which path is best for me."

"After all, this is not just about choosing a school, but about choosing who you will entrust your life to in the future."

These words were perfectly flawless, a textbook example of a manipulative and scheming woman's speech.

He not only flattered four bigwigs and established his persona, but also cleverly packaged his procrastination tactics as a way of taking responsibility for the future.

Lei Laohu's previously agitated expression instantly softened, and he slapped Lin Xiao hard on the shoulder, almost sending Lin Xiao flying on the spot.

"Good lad! He's a reliable guy!"

Lei Laohu laughed heartily, his eyes filled with even greater admiration.

"That's right! Choosing a path is choosing your fate! This kind of important matter can't be taken lightly! I love your cautious approach!"

"Unlike some cowards who are greedy for money and have absolutely no self-control!"

Qian Duoduo was somewhat disappointed that she couldn't win the deal on the spot.

But he nodded, his chubby face beaming with the shrewdness of a businessman.

"I understand, I understand. Large investments do require a cooling-off period. It's only three days, I can wait!"

Gu Qinghe pushed up his glasses, feeling a sense of relief.

As long as they don't choose one of the other two teams on the spot, Yanjing Wuhan University still has a chance to turn things around.

She took advantage of these three days to request more resources from her family.

Even...using that connection.

"In that case..."

Qin Weiguo put down his teacup, making the final decision.

"Then three days it is. During these three days, no one is allowed to harass Lin Xiao in private, so that he can think things through in peace."

That's what they say.

But the four old foxes exchanged glances and saw the same mocking "I don't believe you" in each other's eyes.

No harassment in private?

Those are the rules that are in the open.

The real game is when everyone uses their own methods behind the scenes.

……

Ten minutes later.

The main gate of the administration building of Donghai No.1 Middle School slowly opened.

At this moment, a scene worthy of being recorded in the history of education in Donghai City appeared.

Lin Xiao walked in the middle, his posture upright and his expression calm. He seemed like a completely different person from the one who had just been crying poor and playing the victim.

The peerless enchantress Su Daji held his arm, though the nine snow-white fox tail phantoms had been concealed.

But that alluring aura that could bring ruin to a country and its people still made people afraid to look directly at her; every step she took felt like stepping on the heart of a man.

And beside them.

On the left is Lei Laohu, a military bigwig with a towering figure.

On the right is Qian Duoduo, the vice president of Wuhan University in Shanghai, whose wealth is comparable to that of a country.

Half a step behind, followed by Gu Qinghe from Yanjing Martial Arts University.

Leading the way was none other than Qin Weiguo, the Minister of Education of the Dragon Kingdom!

These four are top-tier masters whose every stomp of their feet can shake the entire Dragon Kingdom.

At this moment, they are acting as bodyguards, escorting an eighteen-year-old high school student with great fanfare!

That's what you call prestige!

Principal Wang Jianguo, who was at the very back of the group, was so excited that his whole body was trembling and his lips were turning purple.

He looked at the towering figures ahead of him, then at the familiar campus around him, and suddenly felt an extreme sense of unreality.

"Their ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke...it really is the case that their ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke..."

Wang Jianguo muttered to himself, almost accidentally bumping into a pillar.

As soon as the group stepped out of the administration building, a huge wave of sound, like a tsunami, rushed towards them.

"It's out! It's out!"

"That's Lin Xiao! Holy crap! He's even more handsome in person than in the live stream!"

"The woman next to him... oh my god! Is that Su Daji?"

"My legs... my back... I can't take it anymore, call an ambulance! I need blood to be pumped up... no, I'm losing too much blood!"

The area outside the school gate was already completely surrounded by people.

Besides the media reporters with their cameras and microphones, there were many more representatives from university admissions offices across the country.

Originally, only the "starting three families" were qualified to enter the lounge.

Other second- or third-tier universities, or even those at the bottom of the first tier, can only miserably wait at the school gate, hoping to snag a bargain.

Upon seeing Lin Xiao appear, the crowd instantly erupted in a frenzy, frantically pushing against the police line like elderly people scrambling for discounted eggs.

"Lin Xiao! Look at our Nanjiang Wuda University! Full scholarship! Three bedrooms and a living room included! Move in with just your bags!"

"Lin Xiao! I'm from Xichuan Military Academy! Come and we'll give you a C-grade alloy battle sword! The kind with a health bar!"

"Don't listen to them! Come to our Iron Fist Martial Arts Gym! The headmaster's daughter is eighteen years old, beautiful as a flower, and a 300-pound, interesting soul is waiting for you!"

A cacophony of shouts rose and fell, creating a scene reminiscent of a bustling market.

These conditions, under normal circumstances, would be enough to make any ordinary genius ecstatic.

But in Lin Xiao's ears, who had just heard about "a billion in pocket money," "the rank of major," and "the treasures of the imperial treasury,"

These so-called large sums of money are practically worthless, like coins to beggars.

I even felt like laughing.

Su Daji frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashing in her beautiful eyes that held the stars and the sea.

She hated these noisy ants, and even more so, she hated the feeling of being watched like a monkey.

"snort."

A cold snort escaped from Lei Laohu's nostrils.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly exploding in everyone's ears.

boom!

A terrifying aura belonging to a grandmaster was released without reservation, and a tangible pressure instantly enveloped the entire school gate.

The once noisy crowd fell into an instant, as if an invisible hand had gripped their necks.

The admissions officers who had been holding up signs and shouting with their faces flushed were all deathly pale.

I felt a tightness in my chest, and even breathing became difficult, almost suffocating me.

"Why are you pushing? Haven't you ever seen a genius before?!"

Lei Laohu's large, bell-like eyes glared, revealing a fierce glint.

"Everyone back up ten meters! Anyone who dares to come closer, I'll throw them into a survival game to feed the zombies!"

Gu Qinghe also adjusted his glasses at the opportune moment, his cold gaze sweeping across the entire room.

Although he didn't speak, the contempt emanating from his superior was more chilling than Lei Laohu's roar.

This is class.

This is the domineering nature of top-tier powers.

Compared to the three elite schools, even breathing is considered wrong by other schools.

The crowd receded like a tide, creating a wide passage.

A black bulletproof SUV with a special military license plate slowly drove up and stopped in front of Lin Xiao.

"Get in the car, Lin boy."

Lei Laohu opened the car door, his tone instantly changing from fierce and menacing to kind and amiable.

"I'll personally take you back. Donghai City is bound to be in chaos these next few days, so don't let those shady characters disturb your peace."

This is also a form of disguised surveillance and protection.

Lin Xiao nodded and was about to get into the car.

Just then.

Out of professional habit, or some kind of intuition.

Lin Xiao's gaze subconsciously swept over the group of ragtag soldiers who were trembling with fear under the aura of a grandmaster.

[The All-Seeing Eye] is now activated.

In an instant, countless streams of pale golden data flashed across his retina like a waterfall.

[Director of Admissions Office, Nanjiang Martial Arts University]: Overall combat strength level 5, potential exhausted. Return on investment: -10% (Enrollment means unemployment; the university has a serious financial deficit, even the cafeteria staff are in arrears with their wages).

[Xichuan Military Academy Instructor]: Overall combat strength level 6. Return on investment: 5% (average, maximum potential is senior colonel, the best choice for those who want to coast along).

[Iron Fist Martial Arts School Owner]: Overall combat strength level 5. Return rate: -50% (That daughter is a 300-pound tank, she could sit on you and kill you, be careful!).

……

A bleak expanse of white and green.

There isn't even a blue one.

Lin Xiao chuckled inwardly.

Sure enough, the best things are all at the top, while those at the bottom can only pick up the leftovers.

He looked away, one foot already on the scooter's running board.

"Your Majesty?"

Su Daji keenly noticed Lin Xiao's pause and called out softly.

"It's alright, let's go."

Lin Xiao shook his head and prepared to get into the car.

however.

Just as the car door was about to close.

Out of the corner of his eye, he inadvertently caught sight of an old man being jostled and pushed around in the far corner of the crowd.

Her hair was long and gray, a messy tangle resembling a bird's nest.

He was wearing a faded gray Zhongshan suit with patches on it, and a pair of cloth shoes with thick soles.

He held up a tattered wooden sign with four characters written crookedly on it with a brush, the handwriting so messy it looked like it had been scratched by chicken claws.

Because they were too far away, and because the security guards were blocking the view, Lin Xiao couldn't even see what the four characters said.

But none of that matters.

The important thing is...

Above the head of this seemingly beggar-like old man, amidst that bleak sea of ​​white data.

Suddenly, a dazzling seven-colored divine light burst forth, so bright that it even made Lin Xiao's eyes hurt!

That was a radiance even more dazzling than when Su Daji was born!

Lin Xiao's heart skipped a beat, and his eyelids twitched wildly.

The data stream on the retina trembled wildly at that moment, eventually coalescing into a shocking line of text.

[Target faction: ???]

[Return on investment: ∞!!!]

Infinity!

It's infinity again!