Chapter 11 - It Is Impossible to Refund the Money!

Chapter 11

It Is Impossible to Refund the Money!

Wow!

The hall erupted into an uproar!

The moment the dim gray light emerged from the stone, the expressions on everyone’s faces changed drastically.

“What… how is this possible?”

When Zhang Hengxing saw the dim gray light and heard the words “lowest level,” it felt like a thunderbolt had struck him.

Impossible!

I clearly witnessed Su Xiaobai progressing from a novice quasi-warrior to an advanced quasi-warrior within a month!

There can be no mistake!

But the test revealed…

How could this be?

“Lowest level?!”

“I told you, didn’t I? Haha, the young master has stirred up trouble now!”

“No way. Lowest level?! Then how did he even become a quasi-warrior?”

“That’s strange… If it’s the lowest level, there’s no way he could even reach the quasi-warrior stage!”

“….”

Anyone with even a slight understanding of martial arts cultivation knew that the lowest level aptitude meant being doomed to remain an ordinary person forever—barely even stepping into the realm of a quasi-warrior.

Yet, here stood Su Xiaobai, a genuine advanced quasi-warrior who was only seventeen years old—the same age as Zhang Hengxing!

Seventeen years old and already an advanced quasi-warrior.

This undeniably indicated an extraordinary aptitude!

Even if there was some hidden factor, his aptitude shouldn’t possibly be the lowest level!

“Lowest level?”

Zhang Henglong and the other Zhang family elites exchanged glances, confusion evident in their eyes.

They had speculated that Su Xiaobai might not be the high-level aptitude Zhang Hengxing had believed, but they never imagined he would be classified as the lowest and most useless aptitude!

“With such aptitude, how did he even reach the advanced quasi-warrior level?”

Zhang Hengde murmured in confusion.

The others shared his perplexity.

Such a poor aptitude meant it should be impossible to progress—even with excessive resource investment!

“Mr. Su, may I ask, how did you manage to break through to the advanced quasi-warrior stage with the lowest level aptitude?”

Zhang Henglong’s voice echoed across the hall.

All eyes turned toward Su Xiaobai, eagerly awaiting his answer.

“I have no idea!”

“I just practiced a bit, and suddenly I broke through!”

Su Xiaobai shrugged nonchalantly.

The hall buzzed with renewed chatter.

Zhang Henglong and Zhang Hengde began discussing quietly.

“Have you finished deliberating?”

“If you want to revoke my status as a guest elder, now’s your chance!”

Su Xiaobai said plainly.

Even if he lost his status, Su Xiaobai was confident in his ability to hunt beasts and slowly accumulate resources to handle everything himself. Becoming a guest elder was simply a means to save effort and accelerate unlocking and upgrading his cheats.

If it worked out, fine. If not, he didn’t care.

“Mr. Su, you misunderstand. We’re merely clarifying some doubts.”

Zhang Henglong’s gaze flickered as he deliberated for a moment before making his decision.

“Elder Su!”

Zhang Henglong stood up slowly and bowed slightly to Su Xiaobai. “From today onwards, you are officially the Zhang family’s eighth guest elder!”

“Big brother!”

“Patriarch!”

“This cannot be!”

Zhang Henglong’s declaration caused an immediate uproar. Zhang Hengde and many Zhang family warriors protested vehemently.

How could a mere advanced quasi-warrior, with the lowest aptitude no less, be elevated to the status of guest elder—ranking above them and demanding their respect?

In a world where strength reigned supreme, who would accept this?

“I am the patriarch. This decision is mine to make. There will be no further discussion!”

Zhang Henglong’s sharp gaze swept over the crowd, silencing dissent.

Su Xiaobai nodded approvingly in his heart.

This patriarch had a solid grasp of authority. Faced with such circumstances, he not only kept his composure but also made a decisive choice. Truly a wise leader. With Zhang Henglong in charge, the Zhang family might not flourish, but it certainly wouldn’t decline!

“I object!”

A man in his thirties, clad in black with a scar across his face, stepped forward from the crowd. Dropping to one knee, he said coldly, “How can a mere advanced quasi-warrior qualify as a Zhang family guest elder? If this becomes known, what will happen to the Zhang family’s reputation?”

Though others remained silent, their nods and expressions showed their agreement.

Su Xiaobai glanced at the man.

Name: Zhang Feiang

Cultivation Level: Beginner Warrior

Strength Level: Beginner Warrior

Endurance Level: Beginner Warrior

Agility Level: Beginner Warrior

Cultivation Aptitude: Low-level

Mastered Skills: Rainbow Demon Strength (Intermediate), Shadow Demon Attack (Intermediate)

“A beginner warrior with two intermediate-entry-level techniques… not bad!”

Su Xiaobai mentally assessed the opponent.

“Zhang Feiang, what do you propose?”

Zhang Henglong asked indifferently.

“I won’t bully Mr. Su,” Zhang Feiang said coldly. “As long as he can defeat any advanced quasi-warrior from our Zhang family’s younger generation, I will accept him as a guest elder!”

“But if he fails, Patriarch, I believe none of us would accept this decision. Mr. Su should then return the 1 million spirit coins, and we’ll consider this matter settled!”

The crowd nodded in agreement. Even Zhang Hengde said approvingly, “That sounds fair!”

Zhang Henglong’s eyes showed consideration.

“Elder Su, do you accept this proposal?”

Zhang Henglong asked.

“Father!”

“Elder Su has only recently become an advanced quasi-warrior. He hasn’t even had time to learn any techniques. How can he fight? This isn’t fair!” Zhang Hengxing protested.

After all, it was he who had invited Su Xiaobai—partly for his incredible potential. If Su Xiaobai were alienated now, it would be too late to recruit him later!

Although Zhang Hengxing couldn’t understand why the aptitude test showed “lowest level,” he knew it was unjust to pit a newly advanced quasi-warrior without battle experience against others.

“Indeed, it’s unfair!”

Before Zhang Henglong could respond, Su Xiaobai interjected, “What’s the point of sending a younger advanced quasi-warrior to fight me?”

“As a guest elder, I should demonstrate true capability. You, sir, since you’re the one challenging me, why not step forward as my opponent?”

The hall fell into stunned silence!

An advanced quasi-warrior challenging a beginner warrior?

Though the gap seemed minor, the difficulty of crossing it was astronomical!

Initially, Su Xiaobai had no intention of being so ostentatious.

But what choice did he have?

Refund the money?

Not a chance!

The money was already spent. Returning it wasn’t an option.

Since reconciliation seemed impossible, Su Xiaobai decided to go all out!