937 Olympiad Math (2/2)

”Deal!”

Fang Yuan swiped his card happily. The boss removed the cover of a dictionary and put it on the Olympiad math book per Fang Yuan's request.

”… Why didn't I think of this earlier?” The boss expressed obvious regret.

”The punishment for it isn't that severe, which is probably why you weren't so strict about it… ” Recalling that small bookshelf, Fang Yuan was a little dumbfounded. This book of power had been placed with some books not suitable for children. ”I feel like things have gone too smoothly.”

”That's because you're taking things too lightly…” The boss lit a cigarette. ”There aren't many on this planet who can meet the requirements for both brain development and elementary Olympiad math. Most of them enter a cultivation university directly! Arcanists are not easy to become after all!”

”Not easy?!” Fang Yuan gazed at the boss with questioning eyes.

”I've already sold it, and I don't accept returns!”

The boss spit out a ring of smoke from the cigarette leisurely. ”Don't you find it weird seeing so many books on becoming an Arcanist everywhere? This was done intentionally by the Westerners.”

”Meaning… spreading their nets to catch more fish?” Fang Yuan frowned.

”You described it very well!” The boss nodded. ”But, other than this Elementary Olympiad Math, there isn't a single arcane spell model on the market, neither are there any subsequent research papers… The West protects the property rights of this knowledge to the greatest extent. Even black market merchants dare not violate this taboo!

”You have to follow up with research to progress after becoming an Arcanist, and you'll need at least an arcane spell model or two even if you don't want to progress. Otherwise, how different would you be from an ordinary human? However, only the West has the power to these things. Moreover, you need jurisdiction and to exchange credits. Even money won't get you anywhere!”

”This means… once an Easterner became an Arcanist, they would need to join the Western camp unless they want to do their own research?” Fang Yuan concluded.

”That's right. Why not become a cultivator if it's so troublesome!” The boss puffed his chest out in pride. ”Our Scientific Cultivation Method isn't any worse than the West's Arcane!”

”So… you cheated me after our years of friendship?” Fang Yuan glared.

”Ahem ahem…” The boss's expression did not change. ”Relationships and business are two separate matters!”

”…”

Fang Yuan had nothing to say to that. He hugged the Elementary Olympiad Math and left the bookstore.

The dormitory he lived in was a welfare house in Flying Rainbow City. The rent was unusually cheap, but the living conditions were quite bad.

”Lin Meng, wait!”

Fang Yuan was about to insert his key when he saw a few people from the corner of his eye.

They were high school students clothed in Flying Rainbow High's uniform, appearing to be his schoolmates.

”Brat… you have some nerve. How dare you court Ling Fei'er. Don't you know she is our boss's woman?”

A blond walked haughtily toward him.

No way! Fang Yuan's eyes twitched. How could such a stupid plot happen to him? He was speechless. The more beautiful a woman, the greater the trouble. Even more so if she has other value. This principle is the same in any world…

He shook his head calmly with a silent sigh in his heart. ”Ling Fei'er rejected me. I have seen through everything, and I'm preparing to apply to Meditation University. I'll become a monk and stop thinking about all matters of love!”

”Mmm?!”

They blanked for a moment. This answer seemed to be outside of their expectations.

”Are you for real?” the blond asked suspiciously.

”Of course!” Fang Yuan lied through his teeth. He was just dragging for time and avoiding risks anyway.

He was currently at his weakest and had no thoughts to fight with the school bullies.

He could only remember it and settle this score when he became stronger in the future. Of course, he also had to give the original owner an answer about Ling Fei'er.

”What are you doing?”

Obviously, Fang Yuan's delay tactic showed some effect.

The majestic voice caused the blond and his gang to run off immediately.

Fang Yuan turned around with a smile. ”Teacher Xiao Hongyue, you're finally here!”