The next day, Lin Chen ran into Zhao Li while returning to the dormitory to grab some things.
Unlike Lin Chen, Zhao Li was fond of socializing, so he often caught wind of a lot of news within the academy.
"Do you know about this..." Zhao Li chuckled after hearing the story and said, "Do you know who Sun Hao is?"
Lin Chen shook his head.
"He's the one officially admitted after climbing thirty-three steps on the Path to Immortality."
Lin Chen immediately understood. It seemed Sun Hao couldn't stand having his limelight dimmed and planned to be the head of the pack.
"How did he do it?" Lin Chen was curious.
"Sun Hao comes from the Celestial Capital Clan, and he has plenty of money," Zhao Li explained.
After hearing this, Lin Chen could only sigh.
"There's no need to be surprised. That's just how it is in the world of the wealthy," Zhao Li thought Lin Chen was taken aback, but Lin Chen simply replied, "If only he had given me the money earlier, I'd take him on directly."
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