Chapter 137: Verbally Battling the Various Heroes! (1/2)

“My first issue is regarding Starnet Stones. We might be rich, but it’s still a little troublesome to gather such a large number of Starnet Stones. That’s why we would like to know if Amethyst Coins can be used as a replacement.” Huo Long’s first question clearly revealed what they were worried about.

“Of course you can. However, it has to be in accordance to the current exchange rate of Starnet Stones in the academy.” Bai Xiaofei agreed without much hesitation. However, his additional condition shocked everyone else in the room.

Current exchange rate?

“Now I remember. A large number of Starnet Stones were purchased by someone yesterday. That was probably your handiwork, right?” Someone else asked.

“Thank you for your praise, senior. It wasn’t much, just a little trick. Since the beauties have already listed their requirements, it’s all right if I take this chance to make some money, right?” Bai Xiaofei explained with a sly look in his eyes. He had no intention whatsoever of keeping this a secret.

You guys are right!! I am scamming your money! What can you do about it? Turn around and leave? Eh, but it seems like they truly can turn around and leave if they want…

“That is a smart little trick. However, if all of us refused to agree to this, will you still be able to sell off all those Starnet Stones that you bought? I reckon there are not many people in the academy who have the financial capability to buy such expensive stones from you, right?”

Huo Long countered, directly pointing out Bai Xiaofei’s weakness. He had underestimated Bai Xiaofei, though. Bai Xiaofei’s weakness was well protected by an “armor” this time!

“Only the top hundred richest in the academy are listed in the Wealth Ranking. However, those ranked from 101 to 200 should have the financial capability to buy the Starnet Stones off me as well, right? If I offered them marketing services on top of the Starnet Stones, I’m pretty sure they would be willing to support me in this.”

“I doubt you guys would be willing to wait that long anyway. There is only one Blossom Ranking. Beauty is different from wealth. A difference of a single rank is as huge as the sky and earth.” Bai Xiaofei declared before taking a sip off his tea. He was still suffering from the effects of the alcohol he had drunk last night.

“Junior, I wonder if you are aware of how terrifying the threat wealth can bring.”

Huo Long asked with a sinister expression. His words were clearly a threat. If he couldn’t deal with this in an amicable manner, he would use force instead. This was quite a good plan. Unfortunately, the response he received was an unexpected and frightening one.

“You are Senior Huo Long, right?”

Bai Xiaofei asked, standing up abruptly. Huo Long was slightly stunned when he saw this. He instinctively stammered out a reply.

“Wh-why?”

“I hate being threatened the most. Do you know what happened to the last person who threatened me?”

As Bai Xiaofei spoke, fury started creeping onto his face.

“You better…”

Huo Long firmly believed that Bai Xiaofei would not dare to do anything to him, hence his lapse of judgement. The next thing he saw was a shiny fist…

Huo Long failed to avoid Bai Xiaofei’s sudden attack in time. With the fist landing flatly on his face, he was already lucky to still be conscious. Putting up any sort of resistance was simply impossible…

“Inside Starnet Academy, the influence you guys have will never exceed the Blossom Ranking. Those outside of Starnet Academy would never dare to enter unless they want to seek death. I won't be leaving the academy until four years later. By then, none of your underhanded ways would be able to scare me. Therefore, never ever try to threaten me. I will never bow to threats!”

Bai Xiaofei rebuked coldly as he walked towards Huo Long and lifted him up.

“You mentioned that I can’t do without your support right? Well, let me demonstrate me losing one of your patronage, then. From today onwards, so long as I, Bai Xiaofei, am here, you, Huo Long, will never be able to lay a finger on anyone in the Blossom Ranking.”