Chapter 34 - Can a Cultivator's Actions Truly Be Called Stealing?

To be honest, Su Mu wasn't scared in the slightest.

He was a transmigrator with a pay-to-win cheat, why should he fear these natives?

Even if all the examinees held a grudge in their hearts and they all got into the cultivation university, he wouldn't flinch.

No matter how high their talent, it's no match for a cheat!

With a cheat in hand, I have the world!

Su Mu only feared being out of money; everything else was of no concern!

It wasn't that he was targeting anyone, but in his eyes, none of the examinees present cut it.

The students from No.7 High School in Yongfang felt this scene was all too familiar.

Even though Su Mu didn't jack up the prices or hike them with the wind when he sold the special effect qi refining pills, his prices were still exorbitant, cunning, and a money trap.

"You're just now realizing Su Mu is a profiteer? We've known that for ages!" The examinees from No.7 High School felt an inexplicable sense of pride, as if being swindled by Su Mu early on was a badge of experience.

It was utterly bizarre!

"Classmates, are you still buying?" Su Mu asked with a smile, breaking the brief and awkward silence at the square.

The few examinees in front of him were actually quite angry.

We just mentioned wanting to buy, and you raise the price? Do you think we're fools with too much money, ready to be slaughtered?

They wanted to say they wouldn't buy and then turn away with dignity, but their eyes caught sight of the few students from No.7 High School who had just enjoyed the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken, looking vigorous and vibrant. Their bodies froze, and the harsh words they intended to say were swallowed back.

Now was not the time to show off impulsively for the sake of pride.

"One hundred thousand then. Give me a box," one examinee conceded after suppressing his irritation.

After transferring the payment, he received the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken from Su Mu, who also generously threw in a pair of chopsticks for free... well, that's quite conscientious.

Just like the students from Yongfang No.7 High School, he devoured it immediately.

First, he looked surprised, then he gave Su Mu a thumbs up.

Although he didn't say a word, his actions clearly indicated the effectiveness of the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken.

Not demanding Su Mu to compensate tenfold was proof enough of the efficacy of the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken.

Therefore, the other few people also swallowed their pride and bought the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken for one hundred thousand.

Like the person before them, although they were displeased with Su Mu, they were still very satisfied and amazed by the effect of the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken.

Seeing the number of Bang Bang Shangfu Chickens dwindling, the rest of the examinees couldn't hold back any longer.

And at that moment, Su Mu announced another price hike: "From now on, Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken will be sold for one hundred and twenty thousand per box!"

Upon hearing this, the last bit of hesitation in the examinees disappeared.

Just a few minutes ago, the price had risen from eighty thousand to one hundred thousand, and now to one hundred and twenty thousand.

Who could stand such a surge and speed in price? Even if there were Bang Bang Shangfu Chickens left later, the price would be unaffordable! Besides, out of thirty boxes, ten had already been sold; if they waited any longer, there would be none left!

The dual pressures of the selling price and remaining quantity completely stirred up the examinees' willingness to spend money.

They took out their phones one after another, calling their parents to ask for money.

After getting the money, they rushed to Su Mu immediately, not giving him a chance to speak, almost screaming, "Shut up, don't talk! Take the money and give me the goods!"

Their expressions were ferocious, their emotions intense. Uninformed onlookers might think they were about to rob Su Mu.

The examinees really didn't dare let Su Mu speak again, every time he opened his mouth, the price went up, who could bear that?

The remaining twenty boxes of Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken were sold out almost instantly, not giving Su Mu a chance to raise the price a third time.

Those who didn't manage to snatch a Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken either lamented continuously or beat their chests in regret.

Sometimes, things are just strange.

When nobody wants an item, even if it's good, missing out doesn't feel painful. But when that item suddenly becomes popular and everyone is scrambling for it, not being able to get one can be very frustrating and annoying.

A few examinees with thicker faces approached people they knew, shamelessly asking, "Let me have a bite, just one bite."

But the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken sold by Su Mu had precisely controlled portions, just enough for one person to achieve the best effect. Not to mention sharing a bite, even half a bite would diminish the effect.

Therefore, even if they called for their parents, they couldn't get a taste. They could only curse Su Mu in their hearts for being so stingy, not even giving an extra slice of meat.

The examinees who managed to buy the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken ate it rapidly while keeping an eye on Su Mu.

Seeing Su Mu standing there dumbfounded, they felt extremely happy, thinking they had outsmarted and gotten a great deal from him.

However, what they didn't know was that Su Mu was thinking, "What a pity, I still underestimated these examinees' willingness to spend money. If I knew, I would have bought more ingredients and made more Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken to sell. They're eager to buy even at one hundred and twenty thousand a box, really shows that a fool and his money are soon parted. Ah, I was too conservative, I should reflect on this..."

Shaking his head, he put the megaphone back in his backpack.

At the same time, the examinees who bought the Bang Bang Shangfu Chicken had finished eating.

Feeling the effects, they looked at Su Mu with complex eyes.

On one hand, they hated Su Mu for being so ruthless and cunning; on the other hand, they absolutely loved the effects of this spiritual cuisine, thinking it was incredibly awesome and satisfying.

What the examinees didn't know was that the events unfolding in the square outside the mountain gate were being watched by a group of people.

They were recruitment teachers from various cultivation universities in Shu Province here for the examination for cultivation.

These weren't ordinary teachers, but a group of cultivators with impressive abilities!

They weren't hiding near the mountain gate to peep; instead, they were in the Shangqing Palace on Qingcheng Mountain, drinking fragrant tea while watching everything on a projection light screen, peeping openly and without any guilt.

Everything happening outside the mountain gate was reflected on this light screen, not only in high definition but also with excellent sound quality. The recruitment teachers missed nothing of the examinees' words and actions.

"This student has guts, daring to sell spiritual cuisine right at the examination site. The only question is whether the cuisine he's selling is as good as he claims."

A recruitment teacher from Qingcheng Mountain gestured towards the light screen, and a small piece of Shangfu Chicken, dripping with chili oil, actually flew right out from the screen, floating above the palm of his hand.

The light screen could actually transport objects!

This recruitment teacher just stole a piece of chicken from an examinee!

Meanwhile, at the same time in the square outside the mountain gate, the examinee from whom the Shangfu Chicken had been 'stolen' looked utterly baffled.

I was sure I had just picked up a piece of chicken to eat, but how did it disappear before it even reached my mouth?

Could this be the legendary 'melts in your mouth' experience?

But I don't taste anything in my mouth...