stjorthotic Chapter 033 What's the point of practicing martial arts if you don't have money?
Chapter 033 What's the point of practicing martial arts if you don't have money?
The hovercar navigated through a complex aerial roadway before finally landing slowly in front of a skyscraper called "Tianyue International Hotel" in the Fourth and Fifth Ring Road area.
"Alright, we're here." Bai Zhenyun parked the car and said with a smile to Lin Qiye and Bai Muxi, "I've already booked rooms in advance. Let's go upstairs and settle in first, and then go to the examination center to report this afternoon."
Lin Qiye looked up at the luxurious hotel, which was at least two hundred stories high, and sighed in his heart once again, "It's good to be rich."
The four of them entered the magnificent hotel lobby.
Bai Zhenyun skillfully completed the check-in procedures and booked two adjacent luxury suites.
After settling their luggage, Bai Zhenyun suggested, "It's still early, let's have lunch at the hotel restaurant first, and then go to the exam center in the afternoon."
Lin Qiye and Bai Muxi naturally had no objections.
The revolving restaurant on the hotel's top floor offers panoramic views of the bustling surrounding area through its huge floor-to-ceiling windows.
Lin Qiye suddenly thought that the restaurants in the more central second and third ring roads probably looked down on their buildings from a high place.
A sumptuous lunch was laid out on the table, featuring a variety of rare and high-end ingredients, all meticulously prepared by the chef, resulting in a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.
At the dinner table, Bai Zhenyun remained as enthusiastic as ever, constantly serving food to Lin Qiye and asking him about his impressions of Tiantai City.
Their words and actions clearly demonstrated their investment in and attempt to win over a future powerhouse.
Bai Mujie was also very humble, and would occasionally ask Lin Qiye for advice on cultivation.
Although Lin Qiye was just giving perfunctory answers, he listened with great interest, as if he had received some kind of secret manual.
After lunch, the four of them took the hotel's private car to the provincial admissions and examination center located on the other side of the city.
The examination center is a large, modern building complex with a solemn and dignified style.
At this moment, the entrance to the center was already packed with people, with candidates and parents from all over the galaxy crowding the entire square.
A tense yet exciting atmosphere filled the air.
Looking at the scene before him, Lin Qiye couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.
This is the first hurdle on the path to becoming a strong person!
The four of them finally managed to squeeze into the registration hall and found the corresponding window according to the signs.
Show your ID, verify your registration information, and receive your electronic admission ticket...
The process was very quick.
Lin Qiye looked at the electronic admission ticket displayed on the terminal, which showed his photo, name, exam number, exam time, and QR code.
【考试时间：帝国曆40918年9月1日 上午9:00】
"September 1st, 5 days left..." Lin Qiye put away his admission ticket and thought to himself.
Just as they were about to leave, a slightly surprised voice suddenly came from the side.
"Mu Jie? It really is you! You're here to take the exam too?"
Lin Qiye looked in the direction of the sound and saw a tall, handsome young man dressed in designer casual clothes walking towards them with a smile.
Beside the young man were several other young men of similar distinguished bearing, clearly from wealthy families.
Bai Mujie smiled when he saw the newcomer: "Oh, Li Mingao! What a coincidence, you're here too!"
"Hey, Li Mingao! What a coincidence, you're here too!"
They greeted each other warmly, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then went their separate ways.
"It's a few rich kids from the next class," Bai Mujie explained to Lin Qiye, then enthusiastically suggested, "They said they want to check out the 'Shennong Potion' store up ahead. Brother-in-law, shall we go take a look?"
"Potion?" Lin Qiye was puzzled upon hearing this and looked at Bai Muxi.
Bai Muxi nodded and explained, "Yes, some wealthy second-generation kids, in order to go further in the practical exam and enter the third level or even higher, will prepare all sorts of auxiliary potions in advance. For example, those that instantly restore physical strength, those that temporarily enhance explosive power, and those that heal injuries..."
She looked at Lin Qiye, her eyes turning serious: "However, with your current strength, you should of course try your best to go all the way to the end. These potions are also essential for you. Let's go and choose some."
Before Lin Qiye could speak, Bai Mujie shook his head with a smile and said, "Sister, that's an old almanac from ten or eight years ago. The situation now is much more complicated than it was back then!"
With a look that said, "You're outdated," he continued, "Now, unless you're determined from the start to just barely pass and get into one of the lowest-ranking private universities, you'll need a potion just to get through the first hurdle and reach the second!"
"The most basic 'energy drinks' and 'nutrient solutions' are standard equipment for everyone," Bai Mujie counted on his fingers. "There are also 'antidotes' and 'quick-acting hemostatic sprays' to deal with various emergencies... These are indispensable. Otherwise, in the dungeon, if you get bitten by any poisonous little monster or suffer a minor injury, you might be eliminated immediately."
Lin Qiye was dumbfounded and couldn't help but say, "This exam... can it be done like this? Doesn't that just mean whoever has the most money gets first place?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Mujie looked at Lin Qiye with the eyes of someone looking at an "alien," and then said matter-of-factly:
"What's the point of practicing martial arts if you don't have money?"