Chapter 142: Cunning

Seeing Shi Ji’s calculating demeanor, Jing Xin didn’t know what to say. Of course, she knew Shi Ji mainly wanted the credits to exchange for money.

Having one more Shi Ji was equivalent to having another A-rank hero like Lin Xinyan. The credits weren’t an issue.

Given Shi Ji’s demands, Jing Xin did indeed tear off a piece of paper and wrote a voucher for thirty credits, signing her name on it.

“Here you go. Here’s the voucher. If you don’t do your job properly, not only will I not add credits, but I’ll also deduct them and make you clean the grounds. Hmph!”

Shi Ji didn’t respond, simply taking the voucher. Then, he took the pen Jing Xin had used earlier and, with a few strokes, changed thirty to forty.

“Hey, you… Shi Ji, you scoundrel, how could you do that!” Jing Xin’s emotions flared up instantly, realizing why Shi Ji insisted on a voucher. So that was his plan…

Shi Ji quickly tossed the pen aside and jumped back, clutching the altered voucher and grinning like he’d struck gold.

This was between Shi Ji and Jing Xin, so Lin Xinyan just stood by, smiling.

Now that the voucher had been altered, Jing Xin couldn’t do anything about it. At least he didn’t push it to fifty or sixty, or even more.

After all that fuss, it turned into forty credits. But thinking about it, it was actually quite a bargain. Keeping Shi Ji in the academy, given his skill level, he could earn forty credits in an afternoon at the arena. Having him earn a fixed forty credits by fighting anomalies was a good deal.

However… was it really reasonable to exchange money for people’s safety and well-being?

After receiving Jing Xin’s approval, Shi Ji was granted temporary freedom to act like a hero student.

After Shi Ji and Lin Xinyan left, Jing Xin sat down and pondered over the matter regarding Shi Ji.

This recent trip to Xiyu was primarily for a meeting to discuss the exchange programs between several ordinary hero academies in Dragon Country. This exchange had been in the planning stages for a while but was only recently implemented and organized.

Following the meeting, Jing Xin took the opportunity to visit the student council of the Star Hero Academy to gather more information.

Shi Ji had often dealt with the student council during his time at the Star Hero Academy due to his frequent rule-breaking.

While many of Shi Ji’s minor infractions weren’t worth mentioning, Jing Xin specifically looked into the few notable clashes between Shi Ji and the student council.

Shi Ji repeatedly broke the rules, and his punishments were typically chores like cleaning. Despite following regulations, Shi Ji continued to re-offend, making the student council’s job challenging. Catching Shi Ji often required significant effort from the council members.

On several occasions, these encounters escalated into physical altercations. Some student council members, frustrated with Shi Ji’s continual infractions, had arguments that turned into fights. Shi Ji emerged unscathed, while the student council members suffered minor injuries. These council members were no pushovers, highlighting Shi Ji’s considerable strength.

Jing Xin had always acknowledged Shi Ji’s capabilities, and after delving deeper, she realized she had found a gem. Shi Ji’s talent was undeniable, but unfortunately, the environment at the Star Hero Academy didn’t suit him. It was a real shame he was expelled from there.

Lost in thought, the phone on her desk suddenly rang.