The girl selling goods at the market had never seen money before.

For example, she specifically looked up Master Long's Cloud Piercing Kick, and found that there was no information about this martial art on the market, so she couldn't buy it even if she wanted to.

After a moment's thought, she asked, "Does the club have any time requirements on weekdays?"

"We meet every Tuesday and Thursday to share our experiences and then train together. We have a dedicated training facility with an environment that is better than, if not worse than, the training ground, and it's cheaper, equivalent to a 7% discount off the training ground."

"I'll think about it."

Although she was very tempted, Bai Jinxuan did not agree easily in the end, after all, the precedent of the Super Power Props Research and Development Club was there.

Once these interest-driven groups have taken the money, it's not so easy for them to back out.

Back then, the president probably offered much greater benefits to recruit people, so you should be as careful as possible when joining an organization like this, because there might be a trap waiting for you to fall into.

Volume 1: Chapter 97: Disgust for God

Ming's Girl

After lunch, Bai Jinxuan returned to her dormitory, rested briefly, and then headed to the expedition team's plaza.

According to the smart bracelet, that place was specially designated by the school as a place for students who accept bounty missions to form teams and communicate.

In addition, teachers leading the team, guards waiting to be hired, and staff responsible for filling out forms, all sorts of people gathered in the expedition square.

Bai Jinxuan's goal is to find people to fill out the explorer assessment forms.

Because of the bounty mission mechanism, a large number of high-quality students from No. 1 High School go to the dungeon to hunt monsters. Therefore, the Explorers Guild has a special channel at No. 1 High School, which can send personnel information to the guild more quickly.

In this way, Bai Jinxuan no longer needs to go to the Explorers' Guild to fill out forms and queue in the system.

It can only be said that her arrogance is there; her credits are going down like water every day, never increasing, which makes her feel really insecure. She will never delay in getting her exploration certificate as soon as possible.

After parking the car, Bai Jinxuan placed her hands on either side of her body, exerted a little force, and jumped down lightly.

What comes into view is a very large square that stretches as far as the eye can see, with a tall statue of a goddess standing in the center.

To be honest, Bai Jinxuan felt something was off about this statue. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but it just didn't fit the style of the painting. It felt like something from a bygone era, and who was the statue meant for?

Moreover, the face of the goddess statue was very blurry. At first, Bai Jinxuan thought it was because the statue had not been maintained for a long time, and it was normal for an old antique to become blurry. However, to her surprise, the smart bracelet said that the face of the goddess statue was originally blurry.

Just like the two guardian elders at the school gate, it was something that existed since the early days of Star City. As long as you make a sincere wish to her, the goddess will bestow blessings and fulfill your wishes invisibly.

When Bai Jinxuan saw the smart bracelet narrating this, she burst out laughing. An unknown goddess, bestowing blessings—there must be someone who believes in this stuff now.

If simply saying a few words, feigning piety, and labeling oneself as a believer could grant divine blessings, boundless luck, and make martial arts training as easy as adding points in a game, turning one into an 8th-tier master overnight with a flick of the finger, then what are all her years of hard work and the struggles of so many students in the upper and lower districts?

You can even become lucky. When we get to the dungeon, I'll cut your head off and see if you're lucky or not.

Seeing those people kneeling before the idol, their behavior hypocritical and their faces greedy, Bai Jinxuan curled her lip, her face full of contempt.

She doesn't believe in any gods, she only believes in her own hands.

That was true before, and that's true now.

This scene brought back some unforgettable memories for Bai Jinxuan, memories from before this part of her life that were both nostalgic and somewhat sad.

Before her rebirth, she was an ordinary person who couldn't read, lived a frugal life, and worked hard from dawn till dusk, making a living by setting up a stall.

All she has to offer are her fairly pretty face and the excellent cooking skills she inherited from her mother.

Fortunately, because of her diligence and hard work, her stall business was quite good, which allowed her, as an only child, to accumulate some capital and have the opportunity to develop her career in a big city.

There are more customers there, and you can make more money there.

Knowing that youth has a limited price and her own abilities have an upper limit, Bai Jinxuan opened a restaurant in the city without hesitation after the investigation. Although life was lonely and her parents were not around, the ever-increasing profits made her very happy.

However, every year during the Lunar New Year, my mother would always say that she was lucky, as she would take me to burn incense and pray to Buddha, and she would even force me to wear a seashell necklace, saying that it had been blessed.

It's as if all the hardships and labor I've endured weren't earned by my own hands, but were given to me by the gods.

Even so, Bai Jinxuan ultimately couldn't bring herself to voice her grievances. She obediently wore the necklace until she was hit and killed by a truck while returning home during the Spring Festival travel rush the following year, and ended up here.

Before it died, the seashell necklace was still intact; it was quite lucky.

As it turned out, even the gods couldn't protect her; despite her mother's piety, fate cruelly took her life.

Even here, this will remain true for the rest of my life.

She was still alone, setting up a stall, earning money, and making a living. Even though she had been reading since she was a child, the trajectory of fate had never brought her peace.

Therefore, Bai Jinxuan not only did not believe in the existence of gods, but also felt extremely disgusted by them.

If you ask why, it's because it deceived its gentle, considerate, somewhat stubborn, but adorably silly mother.

"Phew... I thought I had forgotten about those things..."

Bai Jinxuan took a deep breath and awoke from her reverie.

Let bygones be bygones; after all, even if she misses them, she can't go back.

Now, all she wants is to live her life well, earn more money, become stronger, and after finding out where her parents are, live a peaceful life with them.

My parents in this life were both a bit simple-minded.

Seemingly remembering something, she smiled faintly, walked around the goddess statue, and followed the guidance of her smart bracelet to the information registration office of the union branch.

Just then, a crying sound came from behind.

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw a girl kneeling in front of the group, crying out, "Please let me join the expedition team! I really need the credits. There are only three days left until Sunday. Please, take me with you... I'll be expelled if this continues!"

The leader of the expedition team was also a girl. She looked troubled, but her tone left no room for negotiation.

"But we need to go to the fourth level of the dungeon, and you're only a level 3 mage, right?"

"I...I can do it. Even the fourth level, I can accept it. Please, take me with you..."

The girl kowtowed several times, her hair disheveled, looking somewhat like a madwoman.

This scene caused the surrounding teams to frown and quickly make way for each other.

Many passersby, like Bai Jinxuan, stopped to watch the drama unfold.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the expedition team leader looked even more embarrassed. She quickly said, "Little sister, please get up. Judging from your school uniform, you should be a second-year high school student, right?"

The six-pointed stars on the uniforms of students in grades 10, 11, and 12 at No. 1 High School are slightly different. If you look closely, you can tell who the other person is.

For example, the green six-pointed star on the expedition leader's body has slightly thick lines and three triangular tomoe patterns in the middle, which means she is a senior high school student.

However, the high school girl kneeling on the ground seemed determined to embarrass everyone, refusing to get up no matter what, which made it impossible for anyone around her to team up with her.

Seeing the complicated expressions on the faces of the expedition team members, the senior high school girl had no choice but to raise her voice slightly and say seriously, "It's not that I don't want to take you with me, but I also have to be responsible for your life. You are only a level 3 mage. If we rashly go to the fourth level, what if our team loses its focus and is attacked by monsters? What will happen if you get hurt?"

"this......"

Instantly, the awkward position fell to the kneeling high school girl.

The captain pressed his advantage, using both soft and hard tactics: "To put it bluntly, the monsters on the fourth floor are inherently difficult to deal with. We're recruiting level 5 mages, and you, a level 3 mage, are unlikely to be effective. This is an expedition team. Do you know what an expedition means?"

　“Going underground is risky. We can’t fight and then worry about your safety at the same time. Take my advice: credits are important, but life is more important. You should go find the expedition team that’s going to the second level.”

After saying that, she turned and left with her team to find a new place to recruit people, leaving the high school girl kneeling there all alone.

People around, seeing that there was no fun to be had, also walked away. It seems that this kind of thing happens quite often in the expedition team's plaza.

A few minutes later, the high school girl stood up, glanced at Bai Jinxuan who hadn't left, and her expression quickly changed from excitement to disdain.

"What are you looking at, you first-year high school student? Tch... You're just someone who can get by for a while."

She muttered something and walked away quickly.

Bai Jinxuan was completely baffled. She was being scolded for just eating melons. No wonder no one wanted her. If she were to start her own expedition team to the second level and she applied, she would turn her away as well.

Compared to Tier 3 combat power, this kind of person who jumps to conclusions and causes trouble at the slightest provocation is more likely to inflict internal damage on friendly forces. Who would want her...?

But looking at it this way, credits are more valuable than we thought. We might have to selectively activate the arrogance buff from now on.

Overspending is not advisable. Years of experience as a street vendor have given Bai Jinxuan a strong sense of saving money. If she earns less than she spends, she will selectively reduce her spending.

Forget about academic credits; when she was paying off her loans, she couldn't even bear to turn on the air conditioner, and even considered selling it to get money...

She sighed deeply. Her old life had returned. Even after entering No. 1 High School, she still couldn't escape her fate of being poor.

Once I get my exploration certificate, I'll definitely work hard, earn as many credits as possible, and achieve freedom with my magic circle!

Bai Jinxuan had a clear understanding of herself. Although she didn't know the minimum standard for the expedition team, she knew that the fewer the better. She was used to going it alone and was not suitable for team hunting. She didn't need teammates at all.

I am a team all by myself!

Moreover, fewer people mean more gains, and naturally, the grades and credits will be more generous. Why bother teaming up with others when you can enjoy them all by yourself?

Thinking about her future with a full credit list, she cheered herself up and quickened her pace.

Soon, she arrived at her destination, a relatively formal building with the union's logo clearly displayed.

Upon entering, a very pretty receptionist greeted me: "Hello, what kind of service do you need?"

"Register as an explorer".

Bai Jinxuan's words were concise and to the point, revealing an air of expertise.

However, the receptionist, who had to deal with many customers every day and had seen all kinds of people, did not notice her little quirk and simply kept taking out paper and pen.

"Okay, please wait a moment. Here's the paper. After you register, your information will be updated in the union's database. Once we confirm everything is correct, we can choose a good day for the certification exam."

She handed me a magic paper and some instructions.

The above shows that each tier has its own registration fee, with tier 3 having three price points: 100,000, 10,000, and 1,000.

Those who score 100,000 can take the exam tomorrow, those who score 10,000 will have to wait a week, and those who score 1,000 will have to wait a month.

A month? Is that a long time for anyone to wait? By the time I get that expedition certificate, I'm afraid I'll have already been expelled for not having enough credits.

To do business, you still need a labor union.

Bai Jinxuan gritted her teeth and checked the box for 100,000, then marked her personal information on the paper, and finally scanned it with her smart bracelet, syncing it with the paper before handing it to the receptionist.

The other person looked shocked after taking the paper.

"You're Bai Jinxuan?"

Huh? No, sister, how do you know me too?

At this moment, Bai Jinxuan understood once again what Manager Qiluo had said: "You are a celebrity here."

It's hard to believe I've become this famous.

It's so scary.

She suppressed her inner exclamation and asked innocently, "You know me?"

"Of course I know. People in this line of work are well-informed. As the first person from the Lower District to be accepted by No. 1 Middle School in so many years, you can't possibly be unknown... I just didn't expect that you didn't even have an exploration permit."

When the receptionist inquired, Bai Jinxuan didn't reveal any information about herself, casually waving her hand and saying, "It's better to be serious when handling these kinds of things. Can the assessment start tomorrow?"

"Wait, Miss Bai Jinxuan, are you sure you want to take the Level 3 Exploration Certificate exam, and not Level 2?"

"Yeah, I'm sure."

"Just a reminder, you can only take the test once a month. If you fail this month, you'll have to take it again next month. To avoid being unlicensed, I suggest you start with Level 2 to be on the safe side."

It's understandable that the receptionist would give such a suggestion; most people would probably make the same choice. Unfortunately, Bai Jinxuan is different.

She wanted to recoup her expenses from the past few days and get first place in the weekly exam with positive credits, so an exploration certificate was necessary. As for why it was level 3, it was simple: there were fewer people on the third level, but more credits were awarded, and very few people would go to the third level.

Moreover, due to the Shadow Fiend's racial characteristics, it does not require group combat, making it a perfect scoring arena tailor-made for Bai Jinxuan.

Besides, even that 'crazy woman' was able to get a Tier 3 Exploration Certificate. If I can't get one, in a sense, wouldn't I be even worse than that kneeling clown?

Are you kidding me? A mere Tier 3 Exploration Certificate? I'll definitely get it!

Bai Jinxuan was very confident. Even though her physical attributes were still a bit short of level 3, her overall combat strength had definitely reached the standard.

If she fails the test, it just means she's not qualified yet. She can always train for another month and try again at level 4!

In her dictionary, there is no such thing as retreating!

Volume 1: Chapter 98: The Girl Who Diligently Practiced Martial Arts

The registration process for Explorer is relatively simple, mainly because of the smart bracelet. The receptionist only needs to verify Bai Jinxuan's identity information, and the rest of the details can be done by scanning with the smart bracelet.

After registering, Bai Jinxuan walked out of the union.

The assessment is tomorrow evening, and before that, she plans to go underground.