Universe Infinite Canteen-Chapter 669: Degrading to Fight Monsters

Luo Xiangshi finally lost his usual calm demeanor, his expression turning ugly.

He had not expected Ma Lu to directly threaten him in front of so many people, especially since the threat had indeed hit his weak spot.

Luo Xiangshi remained silent for a full minute before speaking again, "What do you want?"

"It's simple," Ma Lu said, "Tonight, Governor Li, Governor Zheng, and all the leaders from Ping City are here. I suggest they witness a fair fight between you and me. Whoever wins will take possession of the item inside the iron box."

Luo Xiangshi shook his head without a second thought. "I'm over fifty years old and haven't fought anyone in nearly twenty years."

"You can opt out if you want, then find someone else to fight me," Ma Lu added.

Luo Xiangshi still shook his head; he had been keeping an eye on Ma Lu and had received news of the latter's successful clearing of the Level 5 Disaster Zone just last week.

Ever since Ma Lu became principal, he had been leading his school's teachers and students in aggressive strikes, managing to control almost all the disaster belts within half a day's travel.

According to newspaper reports, Ma Lu had single-handedly cleared those disaster belts.

His strength was somewhat terrifying.

Luo Xiangshi knew many masters, but even among them, he couldn't pick anyone who could confidently defeat Ma Lu.

Luo Xiangshi's cowardice made Governor Zheng, who had always supported him, feel embarrassed; he snorted coldly, wanting to say something, but ultimately held back.

Ma Lu smiled, "Is Boss Luo that afraid of me?"

Luo Xiangshi replied seriously, "We, as Talisman Masters, practice talismans to protect the people and eradicate evil spirits, not to display brute force. Moreover, you are a principal, and I am a chairman of the Hero Group. It would be disgraceful to gamble publicly."

Although his words were somewhat shameless, they were indisputably valid.

Ma Lu spread his hands, "If that's the case, then so be it. Consider that iron box a gift to Boss Luo for his collection."

A conflicted look flashed in Luo Xiangshi's eyes, obviously reluctant.

The item in the box was very important to him; having it would be like owning a gold mine that produced endless gold.

Its existence could even completely change the whole education sector's landscape, ensuring no other school could challenge Hero Group in the future.

Eventually, Luo Xiangshi couldn't resist the temptation and spoke again, "Let's do this then, since we're both educators. We'll decide the outcome based on the Ministry of Education's new rules."

"Each of us will choose 10 students from our school, perform individual and team battles in succession, and tally the scores. The winner takes the item in the iron box."

This time, it was Ma Lu's turn to shake his head, "Your six schools against my one. Is that reasonable?"

"I can select only from Hero Group," Luo Xiangshi conceded.

"The number 1 ranked school fighting against the 89th ranked school, you think that's fair?" Ma Lu rolled his eyes. "Heroic Concealment is also part of your group; why don't you let Heroic Concealment challenge Hou De?"

Luo Xiangshi responded, "Against a worthy opponent, we must give our all, of course."

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Ma Lu was not buying it, "If you truly respect me, send Heroic Concealment. I want to fight Heroic Concealment; only by fighting them can I feel respected!"

"Principal Ma jokes, Heroic Concealment has already fought Hou De, and the result showed they are not your match. According to the Ministry of Education's new rules, the loser cannot challenge the victor for two months."

"Hou De can initiate a challenge to Heroic Concealment on their own, then it wouldn't break any rules."

"But Heroic Concealment has already been proven no match for Hou De, why would I still use it to challenge?"

"Hasn't Boss Luo heard that you should stand up where you fall? Exactly because Heroic Concealment lost to Hou De last time, there's even more reason to win this time! Isn't the story of the weak overcoming the strong exhilarating?!"

"Then why isn't it your Hou De challenging a powerful enemy?"

"Because that plot has been overdone, the protagonist always has to defeat stronger opponents, Level-skipping to kill monsters, why is that?! This time let's switch it, try downgrading to kill monsters."

"......"

The guests in the hall saw that Boss Luo and Principal Ma, two cultured individuals, were now haggling like they were at a vegetable market, spitting flying everywhere, even rolling on the ground at each other, neither willing to concede an inch, and everyone fell into silence for a moment.

In the end, Governor Zheng slammed the table, interrupting their extreme tug-of-war, "Enough! Look at yourselves, have you no decency, how are you supposed to set an example for the students below?!"

Pausing, he continued, "Since it's decided that students must determine a winner, each party must bring forward their strongest contenders, so I suggest Hero versus..."

"Hold on, I think this is unfair," Luo Xiangshi's ally had already spoken up, and Governor Li, Ma Lu's backup, wasn't missing in action.

"Hero Group has six schools. In the interest of fairness, the school closest to Hou De should be chosen for the competition. Currently, Hou De is ranked 89th in the Ministry of Education, and the school nearest to it is Light Hero, ranked 67th, so Light Hero should logically challenge Hou De."

His argument was logical and coherent, earning several nods from the audience.

"Bullshit, when it matters, who would forsake using an expert in favor of a mediocrity to decide the outcome! Isn't that like going into a fight with one hand tied behind your back? Not proper, not proper."

Although Governor Zheng was crude, he indeed made a good point.

"If you're going to say that, then let Principal Ma and Boss Luo have a fight, who doesn't know that Principal Ma is the strongest in Hou De." Li Xuebin said indifferently, "By not letting Principal Ma participate, you're also handicapping Hou De."

"Ridiculous, since when do principals and chairmen get into fights?"

"......"

This time the argument shifted to Governor Zheng and Governor Li, with the same result, neither able to convince the other.

However, their argument wasn't without result, as at least half an hour later, Principal Ma was no longer adamant about fighting Heroic Concealment, and Luo Xiangshi also backed down, agreeing not to send Hero Group's students into battle.

Yet, thereafter one demanded Light Hero, while the other was adamant it must be Hero.

In between, there were still Ranger and Chivalry Hero.

Governor Li and Governor Zheng were also becoming frustrated, as the argument had gone on for about an hour, and at this rate, it seemed it might continue for another couple of hours.

Since both were busy provincial officials, they didn't want to keep dragging this on here, so they began to apply pressure.

Finally, after another half-hour of intense discussion, both parties finally reached a consensus.

— Hero will challenge Hou De.

Considering the significant ranking difference between the two schools, as compensation, Hero Group would need to pay Hou De 100,000 yuan.

Moreover, if Hou De emerged victorious, apart from the items in the iron box, Luo Xiangshi would additionally pay a 200,000 yuan indemnity and ensure that none of Hero Group's staff or students would enter East Mountain Province again.

Also, since it was Hero challenging Hou De, according to the new rules from the Ministry of Education, in the event of a tie, Hou De would be declared the victor.