The process of deification began with the discovery of hidden information in divine objects.

"You're awake? May I come in and have a seat?"

Before Su Ziye could answer, Zhao Tianzhi walked into the lounge.

"How could we not welcome Chairman Zhao?"

Su Ziye said with a smile.

Ying Hu and Huang Long followed behind him like two door gods. The two were quite a good match, one strong and the other thin. Best friends always make their entrance in this manner.

Unlike Huanglong, Yinghu exudes a powerful aura, indicating that he must be a powerful cultivator.

Zhao Tianzhi stepped into the lounge, sat down in the center of the sofa, slowly crossed his legs, put his hands together in front of him, and looked at Su Ziye with a faint smile on his face.

"Aoba's student, right?"

Su Ziye's pupils contracted.

"Don't worry, I didn't have anyone investigate you. I just wanted to test how accurate my intuition is."

"But judging from your performance, well... my intuition should be right."

Zhao Tianzhi leaned back on the sofa, his arms outstretched and resting on the backrest, looking very relaxed.

"How did the chairman figure that out?"

"temperament."

He held up one finger.

"The temperament of students is completely different from that of people who have been through the ups and downs of society. Especially when they mingle with us, who live on the edge, it's like a sheep running into a pack of wolves, or a commoner mixed in with a refined person. Don't you think it's too conspicuous?"

Zhao Tianzhi took out a cigar from his suit pocket, and Huang Long immediately leaned over and respectfully lit it for him.

He exhaled a pale blue smoke.

"I attended high school for a year, and after dropping out, I delivered food near the school for six months."

"While waiting for the orders, I would sit at the entrance of Aoba every day and watch the students coming and going. They had a kind of temperament that was completely different from that of adults."

"Innocent, youthful, curious, pure, she was like the sun, making those of us living in the shadows feel ashamed in comparison."

"So after I really stood up, I especially enjoyed playing with female students, especially eighteen-year-old female students."

"In short, they are tender. Not only is their skin so tender that you could squeeze water out of it, but more importantly, the youthful and beautiful feeling they exude can make this old bone of mine, who has been soaking in the vat of society, feel several years younger."

Zhao Tianzhi leaned forward, a subconscious movement, and Ying Hu immediately handed him an ashtray.

"Sorry, I've gone off on a tangent. Seeing you sometimes reminds me of my younger self—just as bold, just as ruthless, just as willing to risk everything for money."

"You're so young and already have this much skill. You're better than me. So, how about it? Interested in working for me? Come to Tiansheng! Join us!"

"Together, let's become the kings of Luochuan!"

"Second only to the emperor, above all others, with money, beautiful women, houses, resources, and power—everything you could want!"

Zhao Tianzhi looked at Su Ziye and got straight to the point. He didn't like beating around the bush. Time was a precious thing. If they could talk, they could talk. If not, they could settle it.

"Huang Long's family used to be in debt to loan sharks. His mother and sister hanged themselves. He was reduced to begging and couldn't even afford food. But look, after he came with me, he's now the fearsome Brother Long in the underworld. He manages such a big boxing ring, and everyone treats him with utmost respect."

Upon hearing this, Huang Long immediately bowed, his attitude extremely respectful.

"It's all thanks to Brother Tian's support."

Zhao Tianzhi burst into loud laughter.

"We're all getting old, and Tiansheng needs young people to take on the responsibilities. Interested in giving it a try? I'm giving you that opportunity!"

Su Ziye stared straight at Zhao Tianzhi with a blank expression. Just the fact that he dared to look this big shot in the eye showed that his courage far surpassed that of ordinary people.

Ordinary people, even those like Huanglong and Yinghu, would only look away awkwardly after three seconds of eye contact.

"These are truly generous terms. Thank you, Chairman Zhao, for your high regard. They are incredibly tempting."

Su Ziye smiled.

"However, I am still a student, and my biggest dream is to go to university, especially since I made a promise with someone to get a bachelor's degree. If Chairman Zhao allows me to finish university and then return to Luochuan to serve Tiansheng..."

"You brat, don't push your luck! Who do you think you are! The chairman is giving you a chance because he thinks highly of you!"

"Countless people in the entire Luochuan area are vying for this chairmanship opportunity, but they have no way to get it! And you're putting on airs!"

Ying Hu slammed his fist on the table, enraged!

Su Ziye didn't even glance at him. He was the one talking to Zhao Tianzhi, so who gave a dog a chance to interrupt?

"you!"

Seeing that he was being blatantly ignored, Ying Hu angrily punched the wall.

Huang Long chuckled to himself. He had dealt with Su Ziye many times. This kid was precocious despite his young age, and even he couldn't get any advantage from him. Ying Hu was just a brute. It was a miracle that Su Ziye hadn't driven Ying Hu to his death from anger.

"I won't let you take the college entrance exam. First, I can't wait three or four years. Second, I don't think that someone who has seen the prosperity of the outside world would want to come back to this small place like Luochuan. There's only one possibility for them to come back."

"I suffered a major setback outside, lost all my spirit, and returned in a sorry state, like a stray dog. Unfortunately, my Tiansheng is not a zoo, so... I don't want defeated trash."

Zhao Tianzhi spoke very bluntly, but his answer was almost exactly what Su Ziye had expected.

Su Ziye had been in the workplace for many years and had seen all kinds of bosses. Working for someone else was interesting. When a boss thought you had ability and potential, he would promote you, but he wouldn't let you make a lot of money.

Because once you make a lot of money, you no longer need to work, and you will run away. In order to keep talented people by their side, they not only prevent you from making money, but also encourage you to spend money, buy cars and houses, get married and have children, introduce you to potential partners, and preferably have debts and weaknesses, so that they can keep people by their side for life.

Zhao Tianzhi is also this kind of person. He can give Huang Long money, power, and status, but he won't let Huang Long have any real strength, because Huang Long's position in his eyes is that of a subordinate manager.

So how could he possibly send someone as talented as Su Ziye to university?

What's the difference between this and releasing a tiger back into the mountains or a fish into the river? Once they leave, they're definitely not coming back.

"I'm sorry, Chairman Zhao, but I'd rather pursue my own dreams."

Zhao Tianzhi shrugged.

"It's a pity we couldn't reach an agreement."

He got up and then walked out of the lounge.

The two followed behind him.

"By the way, shall we play a game?"

He suddenly stopped, turned around, and asked with a smile.

"What game?"

"I know you're here for the money... I recently hired a henchman who claims to have unparalleled strength at the [Inner Manifestation] Realm. Would you like to spar with him?"

"You won. I'll count it as a 20-game winning streak. Not only that, I'll grant you a chance to receive a divine baptism from the Heavenly Prosperity."

"I lost, but I didn't intend to threaten your personal safety. After all, I'm not the kind of coward who gets angry and embarrassed just because someone rejects me."

"However, your twenty-game winning streak may be wiped out, and you'll have to return all the money you won from us."

"How was it? Pretty exciting, huh? Interested in trying it out?"

"Take a chance, and you might just turn a bicycle into a motorcycle."

Su Ziye narrowed her eyes.

"Did I have the opportunity to refuse?"

"You can refuse, but you might run into him again at the twentieth game."

This game was proposed by Zhao Tianzhi, and he also set the rules. This venue is also Zhao Tianzhi's venue. He has only been a participant from the beginning, and he cannot refuse this game.

Or rather, once he enters this circle, he has to act according to its rules.

Therefore, there is no reason to refuse.

Therefore, Su Ziye agreed.

"Great, I hope this game will bring us all joy."

Zhao Tianzhi smiled slightly, then turned and walked out of the lounge.

"Sir... are you alright?"

Zhang Yu asked cautiously.

When Zhao Tianzhi was here just now, she didn't dare to breathe loudly.

"I'm fine."

Su Ziye shook his head.

"Do you really want to play that so-called game with him?"

"Yes, such a precious opportunity for baptism is not to be missed."

"But... will he really keep his promise?"

"If he wanted to do something to me, would he need to beat around the bush? If the King of Luochuan wanted someone to disappear from his sight, he wouldn't need to resort to such low-level methods."

Su Ziye said.

"This shows that he is also wary. If I'm not mistaken, he should have already started sending people to investigate my background."