Chapter 141: Compensation

After returning to the academy, Xing Yuxiu, Shi Lin, and Chi Yang all went their separate ways, while Shi Ji accompanied Lin Xinyan to see Jing Xin.

If it hadn’t been for Lin Xinyan needing to go, Shi Ji would never have obediently returned from the city.

Having been gone for two days, nothing had changed with Jing Xin. If there was any change, it might be that her formal attire had turned white. Just looking at this shorty, she probably wouldn’t grow any taller.

Upon entering Jing Xin’s office, Shi Ji felt momentarily dazed.

Jing Xin was sitting at her desk, tapping away on her keyboard.

“Damn! White clothes. I bet her underwear is white today too.”

Having grown accustomed to seeing Jing Xin in black clothes, seeing her in white was somewhat surprising.

Jing Xin’s expression was originally quite natural, but as soon as Shi Ji came in and made his comment, her face tightened, and her lips pursed. She turned and glared at Shi Ji.

“Shi Ji, you jerk! Don’t think you can get cocky just because you’ve earned some credits lately. If you annoy me, I’ll dock them all under insubordination!”

As she said this, Jing Xin’s face started to turn red.

Shi Ji had touched on a sensitive subject, and while Jing Xin might feel embarrassed, turning red seemed a bit much. The truth was, Shi Ji had guessed correctly—she was indeed wearing white that day.

These two were always at each other’s throats. Lin Xinyan had gotten used to it over time. However, now it was time to focus on the matter at hand.

“Alright, alright, Shi Ji, stop provoking our instructor. Let’s hear what she has to say.”

Although Shi Ji often ignored Jing Xin, he always listened to Lin Xinyan.

Hearing Lin Xinyan’s words, Shi Ji indeed stopped and took a seat.

Jing Xin sighed helplessly and motioned for Lin Xinyan to sit down as well.

“Today is a rest day, so I’ll keep this brief. You’re all aware of the current situation in Yinshuang City. The current situation is unstable, and anomalies appear from time to time. There’s a rule between the Star Alliance and the Hero Academy: whenever anomalies appear frequently, hero students should prioritize major events, move freely, and focus on combating the anomalies instead of regular academy activities. Of course, who this rule applies to should be clear to everyone.”

There were quite a few hero students at Yinshuang Academy, but their abilities varied. Lin Xinyan stood out among them as the academy’s representative A-rank hero.

In Jing Xin’s eyes, Shi Ji was a great talent. Facing this anomaly event would allow him to save people, train himself, and improve his skills through actual combat. This would be beneficial for future developments.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji immediately understood Jing Xin’s intention. Without waiting for her to spell it out, he spoke up.

“And what about compensation?”

Jing Xin was taken aback. “Compensation?”

“What do you think? I’m not a hero, just an ordinary student. According to the rules, ordinary students aren’t obligated to risk their lives unless absolutely necessary. It’s about preserving the overall strength of future heroes. If I stay in the academy, I can still earn credits by challenging A-class students. You’re asking me to go outside and fight. There should be some compensation, right? No one works for free.”

Shi Ji’s words hit the mark, leaving Jing Xin feeling awkward.

If it were any other student, they wouldn’t dare speak to her so brazenly. But Shi Ji was truly fearless. However, it was unreasonable not to give him some compensation.

“How about ten credits?”

“Are you kidding? Do you take me for a beggar?”

“Fifteen, no more.”

“Fifteen credits cover only two or three people. When it comes to anomalies, that’s not enough for a snack. Forty credits, take it or leave it.”

“You might as well rob me. Do you think I’m the headmaster, giving out credits willy-nilly?”

“I am robbing you.”

“You… Thirty, no more.”

“Deal! But to be safe, we should sign a voucher.”