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After all, for the three pavilions, the newcomer trial was held to a large extent for the newcomers to collect elixirs. But if the final number of elixirs collected was only a little, or even not enough to take out, then the rewards would be too high to make ends meet. That would be a joke.
And because the average score of each trial could reach around five hundred points, the threshold of two hundred points was basically ignored. But because of the special circumstances of this trial, it came in handy.
If Lin Yi asked for more, then the final result would be that even if these newcomers were to rank in the top ten, they would not have enough points to reach the two hundred points, and thus miss out on the rewards.
And the one hundred points that Lin Yi asked for just happened to take into account this point. Even if everyone present contributed a hundred points, they would still have at least two hundred points left, and the final reward would not be lacking.
For them, this way, there wouldn't be too obvious a loss. After all, in the fight for the top ten, they were competitors with each other. It didn't matter how many points Lin Yi and the others had. As long as they could ensure that they were above the basic points and that they could still compete fairly with each other, then Lin Yi could get as many points as he wanted. There was no need to take the risk of falling out with Lin Yi.
After all, this group of people weren't really soft persimmons. No matter what, they were still experts at the Great Perfection of Heaven Stage. Although the situation was now completely under Lin Yi's control, once it involved key interests, if he bullied them too much and someone with ulterior motives fanned the flames, it was likely to cause a strong backlash.
And although Lin Yi was powerful, he was only one person in the end. Once this group of people became chaotic, it would be very difficult to perfectly control the situation like now.
Lin Yi had already calculated in his heart. By collecting a hundred points from everyone as a punishment, he could ensure his own interests, and he would not completely become enemies with all the rookies.
After all, these people were only temporarily relying on Meng Jueguang for benefits. Their loyalty was not high. If he bullied them too much this time, Meng Jueguang would be the fisherman who reaped the benefits, and these people would become his sworn enemy. Lin Yi would not do such a stupid thing.
Soon, these rookies nimbly handed over 100 points worth of elixirs before looking nervously at Lin Yi. He was afraid that Lin Yi would go back on his word.
Some people had even thought about it. Once Lin Yi went back on his word, they would immediately escape like Meng Tong and Li Zhengming. There would always be a chance in the chaos. And if Lin Yi was in a dilemma, it would be even better. They could even find a chance to snatch it back!
But, Lin Yi wasn't as greedy as these people thought he was. He ordered some of the herbs. After counting a few elixirs, he waved his hand to let these people leave.
Everyone felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders, and they hurriedly left. Because Lin Yi had let them go, their gazes towards Lin Yi weren't as hostile as they had imagined. At least, they did not feel too much hatred. Instead, Meng Tong, who was the first to escape, became the target of contempt in their hearts.
"These elixirs, the two of you will each take half." Lin Yi turned his head to look at Xiao Ran and Qiao Hongcai.
The two of them were stunned. Half each. That way, Xiao Ran would be able to reach a thousand points. Even Qiao Hongcai, who had nothing, would not be able to win. He could also get 500 points.
"I've calculated it. This way, at least two of us can enter the top three. In other words, getting two Building Foundation Dans is not a problem. One for each of you is enough." Lin Yi said with a smile. He himself was an expert in the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, so he naturally had no use for Foundation Establishment Pills.
Xiao Ran and Qiao Hongcai were stunned for a while. Looking at the shocking 1800 points behind Lin Yi, they finally digested the meaning of Lin Yi's words. They did not know what to say and could only nod blankly.
The final points of the three were: Lin Yi was 1800, Xiao Ran was 1000, and Qiao Hongcai was 500. Under the premise that the other newcomers had already lost 100 points, even if Meng Tong and Li Zhengming were two unknown factors, according to normal circumstances, this kind of result should be enough to lock them into the top three. As for Qiao Hongcai, although she could not make it into the top three, she would definitely be in the top five and would not be any worse than this.
Following Lin Yi's instructions, Xiao Ran and Qiao Hongcai could not help but ask as they divided the spiritual herbs, "Boss Lin Yi, when did you break through to the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm? Why didn't we notice any signs at all? "
I had already broken through when I was still in the secular world. It would be strange if you could notice any signs at all!
"It happened not too long ago." Lin Yi could only answer vaguely.
Xiao Ran and Qiao Hongcai looked at each other, their eyes filled with even more admiration. They turned and pointed at the shocking points on Lin Yi's basket and asked curiously, "Then what's with the 1800 points? Boss Lin Yi, you couldn't have encountered some kind of peerless spiritual herb that is worth 1000 points, right? "
This was a very normal speculation. According to the average standard of 500 points, to be able to reach 800 points was already very rare. As for 1800 points, unless it was a pie falling from the sky and a thousand points falling from the sky, they really could not think of a more reasonable speculation.
"You already know that I'm a Pill Master, so it's not strange for me to have some tricks up my sleeve when it comes to gathering spiritual herbs, right?" Lin Yi laughed noncommittally. Even if the two of them were his little brothers, the secret of the Skybolt Pig was related to the space in the jade pendant, so he could not easily say it out loud.
"Uh, that's true." Xiao Ran had long heard of Lin Yi's achievements when he was still in the secular world, and Qiao Hongcai had also heard of him from her bitter senior brother, so they both knew that he was a Pill Master.
As an Pill Master, it was normal for him to have his own unique methods and experience in gathering spiritual herbs. In comparison, they were all amateurs, so they could only feel that it was amazing.
Seeing that it was almost time, Lin Yi and the other two did not delay any longer, and directly returned to the back mountain hall according to the map. At this moment, the other newcomers had already returned a step earlier. Other than Lin Yi and the other two, only Meng Tong and Li Zhengming had not arrived.
After a while, when it was noon, Meng Tong and Li Zhengming finally arrived.
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