Chapter 48: Robbed?

Lu Jing has lived two lives as a human; his mind differs from that of ordinary youths.

After some thought, he already figured out Gu Yushan's idea.

Although the other party invited him out of self-interest, this is also a good thing for Lu Jing.

Because, entering the official forces after graduation is indeed a very good choice.

After graduating from Martial University, there are generally three choices.

One is to join a civilian organization, such as a martial hall or hunting team, earning money with one's own strength.

Two is to join the army, go to the frontline to fight Demon Beasts; it's quite dangerous, but also offers opportunity.

The third choice is to join the government, which while stable also allows contact with resources and missions inaccessible to ordinary people.

Some scarce resources and missions are only possessed by the government; the process may involve some danger, such as this Demon Beast rampage mission.

But if one's strength is sufficient, it can also be counted as a form of training.

Moreover, Gu Yushan also gave an explanation for Lu Jing's biggest worry about freedom, saying it would not restrict his actions.

Thus, one's own strength comes first.

As long as your strength is sufficient, conditions can be negotiated.

No one will think to limit you; instead, they will give you the greatest freedom.

Thinking this, Lu Jing nodded and said, "Then I'll consider it."

"Good, I look forward to working with you in the future."

Gu Yushan smiled; although his face was stern, his smile still gave a feeling like a spring breeze.

"We should return to the main topic. Regarding this Demon Beast rampage mission, you still need to provide some evidence; I will conduct evaluation and appraisal."

"Rest assured, with me, connections don't work; if it's confirmed you completed it, I will definitely help you get back the mission reward."

Gu Yushan spoke decisively, with an unquestionable tone.

Jiang Fenxin beside him immediately stepped forward, pulled out his phone, and said, "I have video evidence on my phone; please take a look."

After saying that, he opened the video on his phone.

It showed Lu Jing riding the Lake Monster, outputting full power; although somewhat blurry due to distance, the general idea could still be seen.

"Did you also record the battle process between me and the Lake Monster?"

Lu Jing was somewhat surprised; he had thought Jiang Fenxin only recorded the part after the battle.

"Yeah, at the time I was idle up there, so I just filmed it with my phone—this isn't any worse than a movie!"

"......"

Gu Yushan took the phone, watching with interest the scene of Lu Jing swinging his fists in the video.

When seeing Lu Jing throw hundreds of punches in a row and still remain vigorous, the corner of his eye twitched involuntarily.

He gave Lu Jing a strange look, his tone complex as he said, "It seems I misjudged you; your strength is considerably greater than I expected."

The video lasted until Lu Jing got off the Lake Monster, then cut off abruptly.

After watching, Gu Yushan's face grew solemn: "For now, this video can serve as evidence, but it still needs to be sent to a professional department for analysis; estimated to take one day."

"Little Jun!"

Gu Yushan looked at the scarred man beside him and ordered, "Take them to the VIP room to rest."

Having said that, he rose and left.

Lu Jing and Jiang Fenxin also did not refuse; these past days they had basically not rested in the Huāngshén Cónglín.

Although their stamina remained strong, they still felt a fatigue from inside out.

The two followed the scarred man to a finely decorated apartment, whose layout was exactly like a hotel.

It was specially used by the Martial Association to receive guests.

Next day.

Early morning.

Lu Jing had just awakened from sleep when he heard noisy arguing outside.

"Wasn't it agreed there would be a Spatial Ring? Why is it gone now, just because we completed the mission?"

This voice was very familiar; Lu Jing walked out of the room and saw Jiang Fenxin and the scarred man arguing outside, their faces dark.

Beside them was a middle-aged man Lu Jing didn't know, who appeared to also be from the Martial Association.

"Our President said that when the mission was posted, it never clearly stated the reward included a Spatial Ring; this rumor is just hearsay."

Li Wu frowned, speaking unreasonably: "Besides, your video doesn't even show a front face—who knows if that monster was really killed by you? Given your two's strength, I don't believe it!"

Jiang Fenxin instantly laughed in anger: "The video appraisal results are out, no problem; if you think it wasn't us who killed it, then provide some other evidence!"

"Anyway, I've delivered the message: President Ye's side means you can normally claim the reward, but there is no Spatial Ring!"

Li Wu dropped the words, then turned and walked out of the VIP room.

Jiang Fenxin glanced at the scarred man standing silently aside and sneered: "How? Is this how the Martial Association bullies ordinary people like us?"

"There's no way; this matter is indeed decided by President Ye, and as for the Spatial Ring, the interpretive authority lies entirely with him."

"Is this a one-man rule?"

"Vice President Gu Yushan has already tried to contend for it, but......"

At this moment, Jiang Fenxin saw Lu Jing coming out of the room and said unhappily: "You sure can sleep; do you know our reward has been swallowed?"

Lu Jing gave a wry smile and nodded: "I heard it; since we are the ones who completed the mission, how could such a precious thing as a Spatial Ring possibly be given to us?"

Lu Jing's words left the scarred man beside him looking embarrassed; the Martial Association indeed handled this poorly.

"Come with me, both of you; the Vice President will distribute this mission's reward."

Under the scarred man's guidance, Lu Jing and Jiang Fenxin saw Gu Yushan again.

Gu Yushan's face was grim; it was clear his mood was very bad.

Regarding the matter of you completing the mission and the reward, we discussed it all night, but someone wants to steal your credit, cannot do it themselves, and even slanders others as unable to do it; although the reward was finally secured, but......

Gu Yushan paused, then said in a low voice: "I can be certain that Chairman Ye had prepared a space ring as the reward this time, but it was temporarily removed."

However, you can rest assured; this matter will have an explanation, I will go again to argue for you and strive for some benefits.

Lu Jing shook his head; the space ring is gone, so striving for any further benefits is meaningless.

The reason things have come to this pass is first, they don't believe in our strength, thinking we lack the ability to personally kill the lake monster?

Gu Yushan nodded, "Indeed, some people doubt it, after all the video is very blurry, and you can't see the front face."

Lu Jing continued, "There's also this: I have no connections, I'm just an ordinary person, so they can manipulate things as they wish, right?"

Gu Yushan hesitated a moment, then said, "Yes, there is indeed such a reason."

What damn chairman, is the Martial Arts Association his family's? I'm going to expose this matter!

Jiang Fan said, her anger rising, she really couldn't swallow this breath.