Upon hearing the scholarly man's bragging, Yi Yun was rendered somewhat speechless. How could people who had taken the test seven or eight times still have the right to participate? It was no wonder there were so many people registering despite the density of the tests. Many people would take the test again if they failed. Wasn't that a waste of manpower?
From Yi Yun's point of view, the Myriad God Ridge's tests were definitely very strict. Perhaps there were layers of screening. Those who failed the test were far from the standard. It would be meaningless even if they took the test a few more times.
But soon, Yi Yun understood why the Myriad God Ridge did not mind warriors taking the test multiple times. It was because anyone who registered had to pay a registration fee of ten Spirit Jade in exchange for a test token. As there were too many people, the registration tokens were issued for seven to eight thousand Spirit Jade each time. In that case, every test that was held would earn them seventy to eighty thousand Spirit Jade.
Upon realizing this, Yi Yun was at a loss for words. It was no wonder the tests were held so frequently. There was plenty of Spirit Jade to be earned, so why not? However, it was the people who were clearly far from the standard who dreamed of entering the Myriad God Ridge. Who else could they blame for not recognizing themselves?
"This line is just too long …"
The line of nearly ten thousand people was proceeding at a snail's pace even though there were a few registration points. Every person who registered had to fill out an information form. Yi Yun guessed that it might not even be his turn if he continued lining up for an entire day.
Warriors were typically very patient, but that did not include Yi Yun. It was especially so for something that he found meaningless. It was not like he really wanted to join the Myriad God Ridge. All he wanted was to find Old Snake.
"Hey, registration tokens and information forms. Do you need them? It only costs a hundred Spirit Jade. There's no need to line up. "
Yi Yun heard the voice amidst the noisy environment. When he looked over, he saw a few people sneaking around in the crowd, peddling registration tokens.
When Yi Yun saw this, he found it amusing. Weren't they scalpers?
In his previous life, there were always scalpers who obtained tickets through various channels at train stations or ticket booths at popular concerts. They would sell them at high prices.
This world was no exception.
Should I … buy tickets from scalpers?
Just as Yi Yun was pondering over the matter, he saw Snake Girl looking at him warily. The young lady looked like she was lacking in the head, but when it came to wealth, she was like a vigilant mouse. She was innately sensitive to the dangers of her wallet.
Yi Yun coughed dryly and was about to speak.
At this moment, Yi Yun suddenly heard an old man yell at the top of his lungs, "The registration token has a great discount. It's only 98, just 98. You can't afford to lose out, you can't afford to be cheated. It's a cash transaction. Take it away on the spot."
When Yi Yun heard this shout, he nearly choked on his saliva. Even if other scalpers were to peddle their registration cards, they would do so in secret, asking the examinees in private. Who would do such a thing? He wished he could use a loudspeaker to shout.
Yi Yun turned his head to take a look and indeed, he saw a few of the Myriad God Ridge's overseers wearing ugly expressions. Although earning Spirit Jade was one of the goals of organizing the entrance examination, it was, on the surface, part of the Myriad God Ridge's disciple selection process. It was an extremely solemn occasion, but with the fellow's interference, it was no different from a wet market.
Just as Yi Yun was about to discuss with Snake Girl if he should spend 98 Spirit Jade to buy a registration token, he noticed that Snake Girl had an odd expression.
"Uh … what's wrong?"
"That … That old man who shouted about the great discount … is my master … Old Snake …"
Snake Girl said with some embarrassment. She really had nothing to say about her master. After being separated for so many years, they actually met again in this way.
"He's Old Snake?"
Yi Yun blinked his eyes. Although he had guessed that an expert was likely different from the rest, the situation left him somewhat dumbfounded.
Since he had found Old Snake, there was no need for him to participate in the Myriad God Ridge's entrance examination for the time being. After some thought, he walked in front of Old Snake.
"98 Spirit Jade! 98 Spirit Jade! A huge discount on the registration token!" Old Snake was shouting enthusiastically when he suddenly saw Yi Yun walk over. His old face immediately beamed like a pimp from a brothel.
"How about it, lad? Do you want to buy a registration token? If you buy my registration token, I guarantee you that you will have a meteoric rise. You will enter the inner sect in ten years, become a guardian in a hundred years, and become an elder in a thousand years! "
"About that …" A dark cloud hung over Yi Yun's forehead when he heard that. "Senior … I'm not here to buy a registration token. I'm here because of a friend's recommendation."
"Friend? What friend? "
When the old man heard that Yi Yun was not here to buy a registration token, the smile on his face immediately vanished.
"Senior, can I have a word with you?"
As Yi Yun spoke, he cupped his fists. Although Old Snake was a bit of a maverick, Yi Yun still had to show him sufficient respect. Regardless of the behavior of a person introduced by Huan Chenxue, there had to be something special about him.
"If you have anything to say, just say it here. Don't disturb my business. Now is the best time to sell registration tokens. Speaking of which … Eh?"
When the old man saw Snake Girl in the crowd, his eyes immediately widened. "Lass, why are you here!?"
As the old man spoke, he left Yi Yun and walked towards Snake Girl. "Lass, it's been a few years since we last met. Your cultivation level has improved. Why? Is it because your robbing business has been doing well over the past two years and you have some spare cash on hand? Are you here to show your filial piety to Master?"
Old Snake was born with a loud voice. Furthermore, he did not conceal his voice at all. Instantly, all the warriors present looked at Snake Girl.
So the old man was the girl's master.
At this time, the Lamia wanted to find a hole to hide in. At first, when she saw the old man, she was still a little happy in her heart. After all, she hadn't seen the old man for several years. Although he had many shortcomings, he had adopted her and taught her skills.
However, her filial piety did not last for more than three seconds. Snake Girl wished she could kick the old man away and say that she did not know him.
That was too f * * king embarrassing.
Although it was true that he was in the business of robbing, would it kill him not to make a fuss?
He wanted to show others that the master was an old scalper who made a profit while the disciple was a petty thief who robbed others. The master and disciple duo was the best of the best!
Indeed, there were people who could not help but snicker. The finely-dressed youth who had failed the Myriad God Ridge's entrance examination seven or eight times also looked at Snake Girl with a teasing expression. He had planned on buying a ticket from a scalper, but now that he saw the excitement in the queue, he was no longer in a rush. He decided to let the queue continue.
"Old Man, you're going to die. I only have that bit of money and I need to use it for cultivation. Where am I to get the spare cash to entertain you in eating, drinking, and gambling?"
The mention of this infuriated Snake Girl. The old man was so indecent. Although it was tiring to adopt her, he was already drinking and gambling when she was in her teens. He did not do anything good.
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