Unsurprisingly, among them were familiar faces such as Lin Sanmo, Li Muyi, Bai Fei, and Qu Bai. In fact, this was not the best time for them to enter the academy, but the current situation made it impossible for them to miss any opportunity to improve themselves.

In addition, there were several senior students from Jiangzhong Military Academy, led by Niu Ziguo and Feng Manlin.

In addition, there were two other people who were friends from the mountains and seas whom Shen had met in the city of the subterranean earth. One was named Taishi Wuwei, and the other was named Sun Zuo. Both of them had residency rights in the city of the subterranean earth for more than a hundred years and could be considered true strongmen in the mountains and seas.

Before sinking, I knew more than just these two top-tier martial artists from the Mountain and Sea Realm in the underground city, but these two were probably the only ones who had never entered the "Sea of ​​Learning" before.

This aligns with what Wu Wei said: there are always some people who can endure loneliness and choose to enter the "sea of ​​learning" only when they are at their strongest.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that there were no young girls mixed in with the group.

For the past four months, he has been traveling around trying to sort out his complicated emotions. Apart from Tantai Qin, who has disappeared, Huo Ling'er is the only person he has deliberately avoided.

Huo Ling'er was still young and had a chance to change her mind, so she didn't want to get too entangled with the matter before she went to bed.

Perhaps sensing Shen Qian's thoughts, Huo Ling'er threatened on the phone that she would come to "Xuehai" to find him. With the background of the ancient martial arts Huo family, getting a ticket should not be a problem.

But under Shen Qian's stern warning, Huo Ling'er, though initially defiant, ultimately did not act willfully, which relieved Shen Qian.

No matter how confident he was, he knew that this journey into the "sea of ​​learning" was far more dangerous than he had imagined, and Huo Ling'er's presence would only hold him back.

Now it seems the girl was fully aware of the situation, which made Shen Qian feel a little guilty, since he had been quite harsh in his scolding.

After looking around, Shen Qian felt completely relaxed. Although everyone around him was his partner and comrade-in-arms, there were no truly close people among them, which made Shen Qian feel much less burdened during this "sea of ​​learning" trip.

"Shenqian, are you making such a big fuss because you're afraid people won't notice you're there?"

Qu Bai said with some concern, "I've heard some bad rumors lately, it's best to keep a low profile..."

"If this is really targeting me, do you think that if I keep a low profile, people will ignore me?"

Shen Qian, however, took it all in stride, waving his hand dismissively and saying, "Now that I'm here, I'm not afraid of any open or covert attacks."

"Well said!" Taishi Wuwei clapped his hands in praise. "This is the Shen Qian I know. We martial artists should forge ahead without fear of challenges. Otherwise, how can we forge the heart of a strong warrior?"

“Grand Historian, stop stirring up trouble.” Sun Zuo frowned and shook his head, saying, “If it’s truly for Shen Qian’s good, we should tell him the truth.”

"Old Sun, what's going on?" Shen Qian sensed something was amiss in the other person's words.

"I went to your place to look for you a while ago, but it seems you haven't returned to the underground city recently, and I can't reach you by phone with my bracelet."

Sun Zuo said in a deep voice, "Recently, a bounty has appeared on your head in the 'black market' of the underground city, claiming that as long as you perish in the 'Sea of ​​Learning', you can receive an astronomical reward."

"Oh, how much is the bounty?" Shen Qian was taken aback upon hearing this, and then asked curiously.

The existence of a "black market" in the subterranean city is an open secret among all the mountains and seas. This is a legacy of history, and the kings and nobles turn a blind eye to it, generally knowing that even if one is eradicated, another will emerge. Moreover, the kings and nobles may sometimes have needs...

Therefore, the "black market" in the underground city can be called the world's largest underground market. I've been famous for a long time, but I've never had time to visit it.

"A hundred-year residency in the city at the center of the earth, plus 20 billion in cash or equivalent martial arts resources, and... a favor from a prince."

Sun Zuo's tone was somewhat heavy.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone around him was shocked and moved.

A century-old residency permit, 20 billion in cash...

Who are these people present?

They are either top-tier experts in the arts or heirs of kings and nobles. Even someone like Feng Manlin, who comes from a prestigious family and has extremely high standards, still has to admit that hearing such a bounty still makes her heart race.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he spent hundreds of billions on cultivation during his time in Shenqian. How many people can afford such extravagance if they are not kings or nobles?

This society is governed by laws and regulations. No matter how high your cultivation level is, it doesn't mean you have the same earning power. A prime example is Dao Jiu from before, who could only make ends meet with a mere 100,000 yuan allowance each month. If you disregarded his status as a member of the Mountain and Sea Sect, he was practically a corporate slave...

For top-tier characters like Taishi Wuwei and Sun Zuo, having a net worth of several billion is already considered a sign of intelligence. They would have to go through numerous life-and-death situations and only by venturing into new territory and embarking on adventures after entering the "gate" can they accumulate such wealth.

The experience before the sinking cannot be replicated by anyone.

Not to mention, in addition to the real and terrifying cash reward, and the century-old underground residence right that would make any mountain and sea envious, it also comes with a favor from a king!

Even top-tier game companies that aren't short of money will definitely be uneasy now.

Those with true insight know that this third reward is the real priceless treasure.

It can enhance one's martial arts skills or resolve a crisis... The favor of a king or nobleman carries profound implications.

"This is too exaggerated... Could it be fake?" Lin Sanmo frowned.

"impossible!"

Sun Zuo simply shook his head and sighed, offering no further explanation.

But everyone quickly realized that the possibility of it being fake was zero. Firstly, because it was a black market bounty from the underground city, equivalent to the highest level of impartiality in the dark side; secondly, because...

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