"It doesn't matter if you haven't heard of it. I'm just here to discuss a deal."
Li Renjie held up a finger and said proudly, "Help me clear the Hell-level dungeon and get an SSS rating, and I'll give you an epic piece of equipment."
Gu Chen watched him with interest. What a calculated scheme!
Even clearing the Hell-level novice dungeon only yielded top-tier rare equipment from treasure chests.
Li Renjie's first offer was epic equipment—a significant sum.
If Jiang Songhua hadn't informed him of the situation ahead of time, he might have actually agreed.
But now, wanting to trade one piece of epic equipment for a guaranteed admission to the Shangjing Academy—this abacus was practically falling on Gu Chen's face.
Seeing Gu Chen unmoved, Li Renjie stared at him with unwavering eyes and held up another finger.
"Two pieces."
As expected of Lincheng's premier family, they were truly wealthy!
Gu Chen sneered inwardly.
Epic equipment typically starts at tens of millions, which was like exchanging over twenty million for a spot at the Shangjing Academy.
Over 20 million—is that a lot?
For the average person, it's a fortune they couldn't earn in several lifetimes.
But compared to the Shangjing Academy, the difference is clear.
Even if you cleared a few dungeons, the gains would far exceed that figure.
Gu Chen sneered, "Let me help you get an SSS-level rating, and then squeeze out my admission spot. Is this what you call cooperation?"
A flicker of surprise crossed Li Renjie's eyes. Gu Chen actually knew about this? Humph
, knowing is good. No need to hide it then.
Li Renjie said in a deep voice, "Two pieces of epic equipment! This is my last chance for you. I urge you not to be ungrateful."
Gu Chen replied calmly, "I'll give you another chance too. Take out two pieces of epic equipment as an apology, then get back to Gubei City. I'll treat you like shit and let you go."
Li Renjie's eyes darkened, and he shouted, "Gu Chen, do you think I'll be afraid of you just because you've cleared the Hell-level dungeon? You're so ignorant! Someone with your skill level wouldn't even be considered trash in Gubei City!"
"Li Wenhui, teach him a lesson!"
"Huh?" Li Wenhui was stunned
. "Me?" His eyes dodged. Gu Chen was a master who had cleared the Hell-level dungeon. He was supposed to teach him a lesson?
But facing the fierce look in Li Renjie's eyes, he could only bite the bullet and swing his fist at Gu Chen's face.
However, cannon fodder like him posed no threat to Gu Chen. Even without summoning his summoned beast, he could easily dispatch him.
With a bang!
Gu Chen's own attributes alone sent him flying.
Li Wenhui screamed, clutching his abdomen as he fell to the ground, sweating profusely from the pain.
"You dare to fight back? You're courting death!" Li Renjie's eyes glared, his face filled with anger.
In Gubei City, he was submissive.
But in Lincheng, he was going to strike back.
Li Wenhui was his cousin, and a commoner had the audacity to knock a Li family member unconscious in front of him. Isn't that courting death?
"Gu Chen, I advise you to be sensible. Kneel down and admit your mistake right now, and then help me get an SSS-level rating. If I'm happy, I can spare your life. Otherwise, you're going against the Lincheng Li family!"
Gu Chen said with disdain, "What the hell are the Lincheng Li family?"
Li Renjie's eyes flashed with anger, "How dare you! You're courting death!"
As soon as the words fell.
Snap!
Gu Chen slapped Li Wenhui in the face with his backhand, and stomped his foot, the sole of his 43 shoe directly stepping on Li Wenhui's fair face.
Li Wenhui's head was stunned, and he was immediately furious, his eyes full of humiliation.
But no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't break free from Gu Chen's grip.
"Boy, you dare step on my face? The Lincheng Li family won't let you go!"
Li Renjie's murderous intent surged. A country bumpkin from Lincheng dared to humiliate him in this way!
He wanted Gu Chen dead, and he wanted it horribly!
Gu Chen pressed harder, rubbing Li Renjie's face against the concrete floor, turning his fair complexion into a bloody mess.
So what about the Lincheng Li family?
If they wanted to treat him like a soft persimmon, they'd be prepared to get splattered with blood.
"Stop!" Li Wenhui shouted from the side. "Do you want to fight the Lincheng Li family to the death?"
Gu Chen raised his eyes, his gaze icy and murderous.
That look sent a chill through Li Wenhui's heart, a chill running from the back of his chest to the top of his head.
Gu Chen's look meant he was going to kill?
How could he dare!
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Li Renjie just wanted your admission spot, and you wanted his life?
Not really, right?
"Take out two pieces of epic equipment, and I can let you die more quickly." Gu Chen said in a cold voice.
That's right, he was going to kill someone today.
Kill Li Jingli.
The Li family relied on their power to snatch his admission quota, which was a foregone conclusion. How could this be tolerated?
Just because Gu Chen had no power, he could be bullied by the nobles?
Should he be treated as an ant that could be crushed to death at will?
Today the Li family asked for his quota, he gave it, and tomorrow they asked for his life?
In the eyes of the Li family, Gu Chen was an ant that could be crushed to death at will.
He asked for your quota because he thought highly of you. If you don't agree, it means he doesn't know what's good for you. If you dare to resist, you will die.
Therefore, instead of being forced to death by the Li family like a frog in boiling water, it would be better to get rid of Li Renjie first and slap the Li family in the face.
As for the admission quota, with his strength, even if he is not recommended, it is a foregone conclusion that he will be admitted to Shangjing Academy.
"Boy, I don't believe you dare to kill me. If I die, you will definitely die in a very ugly way. The Lincheng Li family will not let you go--"
Before he finished speaking, Gu Chen stepped on Li Renjie's throat.
Li Renjie's eyes widened, and the life in his eyes quickly faded.
He died with his eyes open. Until his death, he couldn't believe that Gu Chen actually dared to do it!
"Cousin!"
Li Wenhui looked at the scene in shock. He saw Gu Chen kill his cousin, the heir of the Li family, with his own eyes.
Moreover, after killing Li Renjie, Gu Chen not only did not stop, but actually locked his eyes on him.
Li Wenhui suddenly shuddered and felt regretful.
He thought that Li Renjie, who had changed his job as a psychic and grew up in Gubei City, should be able to easily crush Gu Chen.
Unexpectedly, Gu Chen didn't even need to use his summoned beast, killing him with a single blow.
Gu Chen wasn't a bloodthirsty person, so he didn't attack Li Wenhui.
He brushed off the blood on his shoe soles and said with disdain, "Go back and tell the head of the Li family that you can't take my things, and you won't be able to take them."
With that, the void before Gu Chen's eyes shattered. A massive hand in black mist suddenly reached out, gently tugging at him, and he vanished in an instant.
Gu Chen was taken away by the Nightmare Lord, leaving only the dazed Li Wenhui and the bodies of Li Renjie in the dormitory.
After about ten seconds, Li Wenhui finally recovered from his intense fear.
Then, a shrill scream echoed throughout the dormitory building.
"Someone's dead!"
"Li Renjie is dead! Help!"