Chapter 301: Chu Baxing
Qin Siyang answered the phone, "Hello, who is this?"
A hoarse male voice came from the other end, sounding like he was in his thirties or forties, ["Is this Qin Siyang?"]
"It's me. Who are you?"
["I'm Chu Baxing."]
"Chu Baxing? Never heard of you."
["I'm this year's special recruit at South Glory University, ranked first in both Hunter Points and Research Points."]
"Oh, so it's you," Qin Siyang scratched his nose, not surprised at all.
His current achievements outside the safe zone were dazzling beyond measure.
It was understandable that this so-called top special recruit, Chu Baxing, would be intimidated by his dominant aura.
Qin Siyang then added casually, "No need to rush. Before the school year starts, you'll be second place in both Hunter and Research Points."
Chu Baxing said, ["That's exactly what I wanted to talk about today."]
"Talk about what?"
["Letting you take first place as a special recruit."]
Qin Siyang frowned, "What do you mean, 'letting me take first place'? You make it sound like if you were serious, I wouldn't be able to beat you."
["Qin Siyang, believe it or not, if I go all out, I can surpass 100,000 Hunter Points and 8,000 Research Points before school starts. Are you really confident you can beat me?"]
["Right now, the entire forum believes you'll surpass me and become the top freshman at South Glory University. If, under these expectations, you end up losing to me, a lot of people will be disappointed in you."]
"100,000 Hunter Points?", Qin Siyang's brows furrowed slightly.
'Is this Chu Baxing telling the truth, or just bluffing?'
If he wanted to reach 100,000 Hunter Points, he might have to reveal at least one of his treasures, Corrosive Black Centipede, Ice Crystal Moth, Lava Crocodile, or Titan Foxtail Grass.
That would be troublesome.
Exposing these just for a first-place ranking?
The Corrosive Black Centipede's resistance to poison and paralysis, and the Lava Crocodile's indestructible hide, were top-tier materials for God Hunting Armor.
The Ice Crystal Moth's massive wings, capable of unleashing ultra-low-temperature hurricanes, would undoubtedly forge a powerful Hunter weapon.
And as for the Titan Foxtail Grass leaf... no way was he handing that over. Only an idiot would give it to the Bureau.
With his current revealed assets, even negotiating with Tang Wanjing for 100,000 points would be difficult.
Spending so much just for a ranking that brought no real benefits? It made him hesitate.
Of course, he wasn't about to share his concerns with a complete stranger.
Qin Siyang said, "100,000 points isn't a big deal for me. What are you trying to say?"
After a brief silence, Chu Baxing asked, ["Did you obtain an entire Titan Foxtail Grass plant?"]
Qin Siyang denied it without hesitation, "Not exactly. But I do have some other rare materials that Minister Tang might be interested in."
"Chu Baxing, you focus on earning points. But the top spot for South Glory University's entrance ranking? That's mine."
"I don't need you to let me win. Got it?"
Qin Siyang wasn't bluffing, he could easily do as he said.
However, whether he exposed a treasure or offered one of his Crimson Crystals bound by contract, neither was an ideal outcome.
But Chu Baxing's words made him realize. Chu Baxing wanted to trade for the top spot in the special recruit rankings.
There was no way he would agree.
Because he couldn't be sure if this was a setup.
Everyone knew that phone calls within the safe zone could be tapped.
Qin Siyang never discussed critical matters over the phone.
And now, this Chu Baxing suddenly appearing, trying to discuss a "fixed match" arrangement with him?
If he didn't outright refuse, and the call recording got out, he'd be completely ruined.
Qin Siyang sensed a trap and rejected it firmly.
Sure enough.
Hearing Qin Siyang's confident reply, the person on the other end lost some of his previous dominance.
["Qin Siyang, even if you can take first place, the cost will be high..."]
"Whatever the cost, it's none of your business. It has nothing to do with you."
Qin Siyang crossed his legs, "If you're here to negotiate, forget it. More importantly, I don't even know who you really are."
["I'm Chu Baxing! Didn't I introduce myself?"]
Qin Siyang chuckled, "You say you're Chu Baxing, so you must be?"
["Well... I don't have a reason to impersonate him..."]
"Whatever, cut the crap. I'm not wasting my time on someone I know nothing about."
Up to this point, Chu Baxing still hadn't explained why he was reaching out.
Qin Siyang wasn't going to let himself get dragged into this nonsense.
["Wait, wait, wait... Qin Siyang, don't hang up! I only have one thing to discuss."]
"Speak."
["If you give me the Thunder Snow Wolf and Titan Foxtail Grass inner leaves, I can directly secure 80,000 points for you and guarantee you'll be ranked first in Hunter Points when school starts."]
["What do you think?"]
Hearing this, Qin Siyang's alertness skyrocketed.
How did he know he had the Thunder Snow Wolf and Titan Foxtail Grass inner leaves?
Only two people knew—one from the day before, and Zhao Longfei.
'Did someone leak information again?'
'Impossible.'
He had just returned from outside the safe zone, and everyone had passed the inspection.
Even in the worst-case scenario, no one would expose this just for a Thunder Snow Wolf and Titan Foxtail Grass inner leaves.
After all, it was obvious their real targets were the two from yesterday.
If they exposed him without eliminating those two, it'd just be unnecessary trouble.
'Zhao Longfei?'
'Also unlikely.'
'That scar-faced guy isn't connected to the military, so why will he be dealing with Chu Baxing?'
'But then... who could have leaked it?'
'Tang Wanjing?'
He had just told Tang Wanjing about it, and the guy immediately passed the info along?
'No way.'
'Tang Wanjing is someone who negotiated directly.'
'As the director of the Management Bureau, he controlles how these materials are allocated. Why would he need a middleman?'
'Selling at a markup?'
'It doesn't make sense.'
'Something is off.'
The fact that someone knew bothered him.
["Qin Siyang, you've been silent for over a minute after I made my offer. What's your decision? Can you give me an answer?"]
The voice on the other end urged him.
Suddenly.
Qin Siyang realized something.
"Chu Baxing."
["What?"]
"Before I answer you, I have a question."
["What question?"]
After a brief pause, Qin Siyang asked: "You can wiretap calls, can't you?"
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