Splitting the Goods

A few minutes later.

Huang Bin was no longer bound up, but he still lay motionless on the ground, with only his chest rising and falling slightly.

On the other hand, Wang Jinyang had searched him and found something that looked like jade. He stuffed it right into his pocket.

Getting up, Wang Jinyang walked to Fang Ping and thought it over for a moment before he said, 

"You can't use the Rank-2 Bone-honing Pill and Viscera-shielding Pill, so I'll give you a Rank-1 Bone-honing Pill and Viscera-shielding Pill. You can use them when you attempt to become a martial artist.

"Of course, they cost a pretty penny too."

Wang Jinyang looked at him and thought it over before he said, "I can give you another million in cash to make up the difference."

A Rank-2 Bone-honing Pill and a Rank-2 Viscera-shielding Pill were worth 3 million in total in the market now.

Their Rank-1 counterparts, however, cost 500 thousand for Bone-honing Pill and 600 thousand for the Viscera-shielding Pill, or 1.1 million in total.

In other words, Wang Jinyang had taken 1.9 million worth in goods, and he even threw another million into the mix. That meant he went away with less than 1 million in profits.

Still, he could hand Huang Bin in for another 500 thousand in reward money.

Wang Jinyang did not consider the possibility of Sun City's Department of Investigation Services asking him for these war trophies, and Huang Bin would not have the chance to mention them either.

Of course, Wang Jinyang did not mention the thing he just took.

After hearing out his proposal, Fang Ping did not mention the thing Wag Jinyang just took either. He said hurriedly, "It's alright, Brother Wang. That way, wouldn't you earn much less than I will?"

Wang Jinyang gave him a long look and said after a pause, "You're a smart guy. We'll definitely work with each other again in the future.

"That's why I'll be honest with some things now, lest we become enemies in the future.

"While those pills and such are quite expensive, I can still afford them.

"Right now, I'm on the verge of my next breakthrough, but I need one last thing, and it costs an astronomical amount.

"Even I can't afford it for now.

"That's the item I took away earlier. You have no use for it for now.

"You can't use the Rank-2 pills either, and you'll draw a lot of attention if you try to sell them so it's best that I keep them.

"Don't worry, though. Once I break through, it'll become much easier for me to find the resources I need.

"If you need anything in the future, you can come to me.

"That's all I have to say. If you're alright with it, you can forget about Huang Bin after this. Just leave everything to me."

Fang Ping had been fully prepared to act oblivious.

Since Wang Jinyang came clean of his own accord, though, Fang Ping did not hold back either. He nodded and said, "In that case, I'll accept your generosity. Without your help, Brother Wang, I would probably leave empty-handed."

"Hahaha, you're exaggerating."

No matter how stingy Sun City might be, they would still give him a reward of at least 80 to 100 thousand.

Still, it was not a good idea to stand out too much.

Fang Ping agreed, and Wang Jinyang gave him a wide smile.

Even if Wang Jinyang wanted to take everything, there would not be anything Fang Ping could do about it.

However, this ruthless high school student had plotted the downfall of a Peak Rank-2 Martial Artist. 

He had decent Vitality and a great deal of courage, so it was very possible for him to become a martial sciences student.

This time, if Wang Jinyang monopolized all of these goods for a profit of mere millions, he would end up making an enemy of Fang Ping in the future.

Once he broke through to Rank-3, a couple million would not mean much to him anyway.

Was it necessary to make an enemy of such a ruthless character?

Besides, he had already obtained what he wanted. It was much more and much better than he had anticipated.

Fang Ping looked at his wide smile and, after a moment's thought, he said, "I won't take the extra million. Instead, I want a basic cultivation method…"

"A cultivation method?"

Wang Jinyang arched an eyebrow and nodded. "Basic cultivation methods aren't worth much. Once you get to the Martial Arts University, everyone gets one.

"Although they're not supposed to be taught to outsiders, it doesn't really matter if they are.

"You have pills and cash now. If you have a cultivation method too, you'll be pretty well-prepared to become a martial artist further down the road.

"I have to warn you, though. If you try these cultivation methods blindly on your own, without someone to guide you, things can go south very quickly.

"Of course, if there's anything you don't understand, feel free to call me.

"But I'm trying to make that breakthrough these days, so I might not have the time to answer all your questions…"

After giving him some advice, Wang Jinyang's voice trailed off. Fang Ping was no fool, and a fool would not have been able to subdue Huang Bin to begin with. He already had the gist of it.

"I'll transfer that million to you in a bit. Both bank transfer and cash are fine by me.

"I don't have a cultivation method manual with me right now, but I'll send you one after I get back to River City.

"As for the pills…"

Before he could finish the sentence, Fang Ping took out the bottles with the Rank-2 Bone-honing Pill and Viscera-shielding Pill, handing them to Wang Jinyang.

Wang Jinyang did not hold back either. Taking the bottles, he opened them and looked inside. Delight flashed across his face.

Now, he had the pills as well as the other necessary item.

Everything was ready for his breakthrough.

Once he was back at school, he would apply for some more resources, making his preparations even better and stronger than before.

Initially, his chances of reaching Rank-3 were not very high. Now, however, he was extremely confident.

He was going to reach Rank-3 in one year!

The thought of it made Wang Jinyang's eyes shine!

Including the final-year students, how many students in Nanjiang Martial Arts University stood a chance of beating him now?

Accepting the pills from Fang Ping, Wang Jinyang took two pills from his own bag and gave them to Fang Ping. 

They were a Rank-1 Bone-honing Pill and a Rank-1 Viscera-shielding Pill.

…

Now that the two of them had agreed on the conditions, Wang Jinyang went to Huang Bin and gave him a good look.

After a moment's deliberation, he turned around to Fang Ping and said, "You can leave now. I'll handle this guy tonight."

Fang Ping hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice, "But the Sun City authorities…"

"He won't have the chance to blab!"

"Mmrgh…"

Huang Bin was beginning to regain consciousness, and when he heard that, he immediately began to struggle.

Wang Jinyang ignored him. Clenching his right hand into a fist, he smashed it into Huang Bin's head abruptly and said calmly, "He's a murderer who resisted arrest and was killed on the spot!"

A chill ran through Fang Ping's heart, and he nodded. He did not look at Huang Bin and did not check if he was dead; he merely took the things he had not taken away and prepared to leave.

When he was about to leave, Wang Jinyang suddenly said, "After the Martial Sciences Exam, unless you manage to get into the Big Two, it's best that you enroll in Nanjiang Martial Arts University, even if your results exceed the entrance requirements.

"I'll break through this year, and next semester, I'll run for the position of President of the Martial Arts Society!

"If Governor-General Zhang breaks through again, he'll increase the school's cultivation resources, and I'll give you a certain amount of support as well."

Fang Ping nodded again. Wang Jinyang was not weak; at the very least, he was not afraid of Huang Bin. According to Fang Ping's analysis, that meant he should be attempting to break through to Rank-3 too.

A Rank-3 Martial Artist should be considerably powerful among the students.

It would indeed be better to go where he had an acquaintance to assist him, as opposed to the other martial arts universities.

As for the Big Two, Fang Ping never once considered them.

They were far too difficult!

Even if he worked harder from now on, he still did not stand much of a chance. The only way to get in would be to become a martial artist before the Martial Science Examinations; that would make up for his weakness in the cultural studies test.

There were only slightly over twenty days left, though. Fang Ping did not fancy his chances of a breakthrough.

"Thanks. Next semester, I think you might just see me at Nanjiang Martial Arts University."

"Good, I'll be waiting for you!"

"..."

…

Outside.

Fang Ping suppressed his other thoughts and turned his mind away from Huang Bin.

That man was dead for sure.

Did he deserve to die? Should he feel guilty? Fang Ping cast all those questions out of his mind.

Fang Ping had understood something from Wang Jinyang's words earlier.

Martial artists were always fighting!

They were fighting for a higher status, for resources, fighting to become stronger.

In order to claim those benefits, Wang Jinyang did not hesitate to shut Huang Bin up forever.

If Fang Ping had taken all the goods, the authorities would come knocking and demand them back.

If Wang Jinyang took them, though, they did not have the evidence or the witness to prove it. So what if he did take the goods? Who would bring it up?

This was the difference in their strength and status.

Those without strength or status had no right to speak.

Fang Ping shook his head, tossing these thoughts away. Instead, he turned his mind to calculating his profits this time.

He had 18 Blood and Qi-replenishing Pills, 8 Normal Vitality Pills, 3 Rank-1 Vitality Pills, 1 Rank-1 Bone-honing Pill, and 1 Rank-1 Viscera-shielding Pill.

Aside from that, he had taken more than 200 thousand in cash from Huang Bin, while Wang Jinyang would transfer another million to him, along with a cultivation method manual. 

The pills' total market value was 3.34 million!

He had 1.2 million in cash!

Even if he did not include the cultivation method, Fang Ping earned a whopping 4.5 million this time!

"Crime really pays, huh…"

Fang Ping mumbled to himself. He had not actually committed a crime yet, but he had already earned so much in one go.

That was not all Fang Ping had earned either!

Just a while ago, Fang Ping realized that his Wealth had changed as well.

Wealth: 2403800

Vitality: 1.2

Mentality: 1.1

That was a strange Wealth value. Even if he did not count the extra million that Wang Jinyang was supposed to wire in later, Fang Ping's calculations still put his Wealth at about 3.5 million.

Now, however, he was 1.1 million short.

Fang Ping had a hunch that perhaps the system calculated the items' relative values.

These pills would cost over 3.3 million in the market, but that did not mean they were truly worth that much.

Before Fang Ping sold them and changed them into cash, the pills' value was inconsistent.

For instance, Wang Jinyang and the others could buy them for much cheaper at school.

On the other hand, martial artists out in the larger society would have to pay much more to buy them from other channels.

That was why the system probably took their relative, true value as opposed to the market price. As a result, the pills were worth one-third less.

In that case, things would add up.

"Tsk, this system is an assembly line product trying to pose as smart technology! I'll give it a negative review!"

Fang Ping mumbled to himself, but his expression was ecstatic!

He had 2.4 million in Wealth, and if he added the additional million Wang Jinyang was supposed to transfer to that…

Even Fang Ping had not expected that he could earn so much Wealth in so short a period of time.

His earnings this time far exceeded his wildest expectations!