Chapter 81: The Hundred-Million Contract

Jiang Xincheng defeating an opponent a whole major level above him obviously shook the entire stadium. Everyone leaped to their feet, staring in disbelief at the young man blazing with light, feeling as if they were in a dream.

“Even in the Flourishing Tang Empire, Primordial Warriors who can defeat opponents a major level above are one in ten thousand. Yet every single one becomes pillars of the Flourishing Tang Empire. This Jiang Xincheng is certainly worth recruiting. But he’s only a freshman now. Should we bring him into the Flourishing Tang Empire already?” At the center of the viewing platform, the Centurion from the Flourishing Tang Empire hesitated.

His mission was to scout promising juniors and seniors in Tianhai University for the Flourishing Tang Empire, to inject the empire with fresh blood.

As for freshmen and sophomores, it was too soon before graduation to recruit them. But seeing Jiang Xincheng, a powerhouse capable of killing across realms, if he missed this chance now, he’d likely never get another opportunity to bring him into the empire.

In that case, why not report Jiang Xincheng’s case to the Flourishing Tang Empire? Let the empire decide whether to recruit Jiang Xincheng early and make him part of its force.

Thinking this, the Centurion switched on his Handheld Computer. He intended to record some footage and send it to the Flourishing Tang Empire for their decision on early recruitment of Jiang Xincheng.

While the Centurion was updating the Flourishing Tang Empire about Jiang Xincheng, over ninety percent of the thousand-plus corporations and companies represented in the stands had already decided. They were ready to court Jiang Xincheng.

After defeating Zhao Yi, Jiang Xincheng officially broke into the top ten, becoming one of Tianhai University’s ten strongest freshmen. The College of Computer Management and Science, which was already completely eliminated earlier, now had Jiang Xincheng as its sole remaining contender across all four grades to reach the top ten. He was the last surviving hope for the college, receiving special treatment from the dean and counselors.

Jiang Xincheng himself leapt to become the leading figure in the College of Computer Management and Science – no longer the despised useless nobody. Among Tianhai University’s tens of thousands of elite students across four grades, each class only saw around ten reach the top ten ranking. Jiang Xincheng was one of them. The impact he caused was staggering.

Stepping out of the stadium, Jiang Xincheng planned to return for a few hours of cultivation, waiting for the final showdown tomorrow. Then, suddenly, a swarm of reporters surged toward him. They surrounded Jiang Xincheng completely. Cameras flashed.

“Mr. Jiang Xincheng! Rumors say you were famously useless in the College of Computer Management and Science. Yet in just a few months, you transformed from a nobody into the department’s top prodigy! What changed during this time to cause such an astonishing shift?”

“Mr. Jiang Xincheng! We heard your ex-girlfriend left you because she thought you were too incompetent. But you were just quiet without showing your strength until your sudden breakthrough! Like a carp leaping over the dragon’s gate! Now you’re practically the savior of the College of Computer Management and Science. Any regret your ex has? And do you regret not telling her your true strength earlier?”

“Student Xincheng! What’s the secret behind your ability to fight across levels? Could you share it with us? Or perhaps it’s a tactic involving potential exhaustion? Can anything be shared?”

“Mr. Jiang Xincheng…”

…

Facing the barrage of questions, Jiang Xincheng stayed quiet briefly. Only after everyone finished firing their questions, he finally spoke clearly: “Regarding my huge changes – many classmates and friends near me know the reason. Months ago, I accidentally got a large piece of Mutated Yuan Crystal. I mistook it for regular Yuan Crystal and consumed it. I didn’t die. Instead, disaster turned lucky for me. Astonishing transformations happened inside my body. It propelled me from a cultivation failure into a cultivation prodigy. That’s why I changed this immensely. The specifics I can’t explain well, since mankind still hasn’t figured out Mutated Yuan Crystals’ nature yet.”

“I’m just a normal computer programming student. I don’t understand why either; all I know is that Mutated Yuan Crystal caused everything. Alright. I’ve told you everything you wanted. Goodbye!”

After speaking, Jiang Xincheng shoved the clustered reporters aside and walked away. Some reporters attempted to chase after him, but seeing his swift strides carrying him away and quickly boarding a dark-colored van, they dropped the pursuit.

They already got the story; now they needed to rush back to prepare publishable reports. Early publication might even boost newspaper sales.

Inside the van sat an exceptionally lovely woman – almond-shaped eyes like peach blossoms, willow branch eyebrows, charming crimson lips and flowing dark hair. Looking at the seated Jiang Xincheng, she stretched a tender hand: “Greetings, Jiang Xincheng! I’m Yin Er, head of public relations at Zhengyuan Group. Pleased meeting you!”

“Hello.” Jiang Xincheng smiled gently, grasping Yin Er’s hand: “Zhengyuan Group? Yes – Top 500 ranked company among Shenxia Alliance corporations.”

“Excellent that you recognize us! I expect you guessed our motive for approaching you today? Here’s a contract. If you feel it fits…maybe signing it right now?” Yin Er beamed gorgeously like blooming flowers, radiating enchantment as she slid a contract toward him.

Jiang Xincheng picked it up. Glancing over its contents revealed an annual pay counted in tens of millions with substantial powers. His duty? Primarily cultivation, plus solving tough problems occasionally for Zhengyuan Group.

This was clearly a tremendously lucrative contract indeed. A deal worth hundreds of millions, even. Precisely what most Tianhai University students dream of capturing – evidence of Zhengyuan Group’s sincerity and high valuation of Jiang Xincheng.

Pity Jiang Xincheng already had other plans. He shook his head briefly, returning the contract: “My apologies. Zhengyuan Group plainly made lavish offers. Unfortunately…my preference lies elsewhere already.”

“Which corporation dares surpassing our terms?” Yin Er’s expression shifted, astonished. These superior conditions practically guaranteed acceptance to her. Thus hearing refusal bewildered her.

Jiang Xincheng shook his head once more: “They haven’t offered terms actually. It’s me wanting desperately to join them, regardless. Whether entry gets approved remains unknown so far.”

“Ah…” Hearing like Jiang Xincheng – such uniquely capable Primordial Warrior – also desired access to an unattainable organization, Yin Er felt stunned. Ever since witnessing Jiang Xincheng defeat Zhao Yi a realm above him, nearly every enterprise and conglomerate spectating had marked Jiang Xincheng for recruitment with generous packages. Zhengyuan Group made the earliest move yet certainly weren’t the last.

Furthermore, Jiang Xincheng’s feat coupled with his first-year Tianhai University student status ensured limitless prospects. Hardly any Shenxia Alliance corporation would refuse such battle-prodigy talent. Therefore…who exactly could this mysterious force be? Capable of rendering Jiang Xincheng an unrequited candidate, making admission improbable even for him.

Yin Er felt considerable curiosity now.