Global Superpower: Getting Stronger through Reading - Chapter 19

Chapter 19: A Strange Problem

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

A dense crowd emerged from the alley. They were all dressed in black robes and looked extremely dangerous.

Lin Bai took a step forward, protecting Su Ya behind him as he observed the situation.

As for Su Ya, she couldn’t help but stare at the black crowd. She didn’t know why they had come. However, she had already grasped her Assassin’s short sword in her right hand at some point of time.

“Don’t worry.” Lin Bai pressed down Su Ya’s right hand that was about to attack. “They don’t seem to have any malicious intentions.”

Su Ya looked over again and finally saw the faces of these mysterious people hidden beneath the black robes.

They were all elderly and children!

“What’s going on?” Su Ya was stumped, not knowing what was going on.

Meanwhile, Lin Bai said nothing, looking at the black-robed figure at the center of the crowd.

It was an old woman with a hunched back. She looked like she was on the verge of death.

However, from her position, she was the leader of this group.

Lin Bai was waiting for the old woman in the center to speak. Based on his instincts, he guessed that this group of people would be connected to the mission for the Hunter Elementary Test.

As expected, the elder’s lips quivered as she said, “I have a question. You can only pass if you answer it correctly.”

Lin Bai looked at the elder, his eyes solemn.

If his guess was correct, this question should be a test of his character and principles as a Hunter.

He had already expected such a question when he was on the Ice Cabin. Furthermore, he had already prepared a perfect answer that would be enough to show his integrity and professionalism as a Hunter.

As Lin Bai silently recalled his answer, the elder spoke.

“If your wife and mother fell into the river at the same time, who would you choose to save?”

“???”

Lin Bai was stunned. He looked at the elder.

The atmosphere became awkward.

Behind him, Su Ya was also dumbfounded. Her mouth was wide open but she couldn’t say anything.

They were definitely not this shocked when they faced the Ghost Priest!

What kind of question was that?

Shouldn’t the questions in such an official Hunter Elementary Test be very professional?

“As a Hunter, what do you know about magical beasts?”

“What do you understand about the relationship between humans and magical beasts?”

“As a Hunter, you bear the responsibility of fighting against magical beasts. How much awareness of this do you have?”

These were the normal questions!

How did this elder calmly ask such a cliché question?!

Was she trying to go back to the Renaissance period?

Lin Bai did not understand this question. He was extremely confused.

At this moment, Lin Bai and Su Ya clearly felt a powerful magical wave coming from behind them. When they turned around, they saw a man walking straight towards them.

“He looks familiar,” Su Ya remarked after taking a good look at the newcomer.

Meanwhile, Lin Bai’s eyes narrowed as he recognized this person.

“You are… a crew member of the Ice Cabin?!”

The man smiled. “Mr. Lin has a good memory.”

“Why did you follow me?” For some reason, Lin Bai could feel that this person did not come with good intentions.

“I have to thank all of you for that. I heard everything clearly when all of you were discussing the location of the Elementary Test in the captain’s room.” The man smiled.

“You followed us?!”

“How else would I be able to find this place? After all, although I know the location of the Elementary Test is in Xi Xuan, the exact map is still in your hands.”

Lin Bai looked at the man and gritted his teeth.

He never thought that there would be such a scheming person on the Ice Cabin!

As the saying went, the greatest danger was right beside him. It seemed like this old saying was true.

Lin Bai’s magic power silently circulated within his body, as if he was ready to attack at any moment. “Then what do you want to do?”

The man cocked his head to the side. “Don’t worry. I’m not going to do anything to you. I’m just here to get a spot in the Elementary Test.”

“A spot in the Elementary Test? Don’t tell me you still want to participate in the Hunter Elementary Test?” Lin Bai was confused.

“Hehe, looks like you don’t know much about the gray areas of the Hunter’s world…” The man smiled.” Forget it, I have plenty of time anyway. I can explain it to you. ”

“The Hunter Elementary Test is a very important event in the world of Hunters. It means that there will be a lot of fresh blood flowing in. At the same time, there will naturally be more people who don’t meet the requirements and will be eliminated mercilessly.”

“Amongst these people that have been eliminated, there’s no lack of sons of reputable families. Do you think those families will just watch as their sons are eliminated?”

“Of course not,” replied Lin Bai. After all, having a Hunter in the family was an unparalleled glory. Those prestigious families would definitely nurture an outstanding Hunter regardless of the money or time needed.

However, what if they were eliminated? Would they really allow their own children to be rejected and their families to lose face?

Lin Bai had truly never thought about it.

The man continued, “At this time, I will need to take the stage. I will use my connections to gather as much information as possible regarding the Elementary Test. I will also steal information and find the location of the Elementary Test, just like what I’m doing now.”

“I don’t need to complete any missions. I just need to make use of the Ice Cabin to obtain information about the location of the Elementary Test. Then, I’ll get a spot in the Elementary Test and sell the spot to these prestigious families at a high price. After that, I’ll retreat and make a killing!”

“What dirty business!” Su Ya frowned upon hearing this.

The fairness of the Hunter’s world had been stirred up by these rats.

The man immediately retracted his smile and glared at Su Ya fiercely. He was clearly enraged by her earlier insult.

“Looks like you’re still not used to the darkness of the Hunter’s world… That makes sense. Once you students from the ivory tower enter the real hunter’s world, you’ll usually die miserably,” threatened the man in a cold tone.

“You don’t have to worry about that.” Lin Bai glared at the man and said, “We don’t need to adapt to the darkness…”

“Because we will defeat it!”

The man laughed out loud.

“This youth’s spirit is not bad! Then, we’ll see when the time comes!” The man smiled. Then, he pushed Lin Bai and Su Ya aside before arriving in front of the elder. “I’ll save my mother.”

“Why?” The elder asked.

“It’s because my mother gave birth to me and raised me. She has suffered hardships, so I am indebted to her. Meanwhile, I can find a wife anytime.” The man replied firmly.

The elder said nothing and stepped aside.

Su Ya’s face was filled with indignation at this scene. “What the hell? What kind of answer is that! What do you mean by you can find another wife? There’s something wrong with this answer!”

Lin Bai was also confused. He did not believe that this was the correct answer.

Looking at the arrogant man, Lin Bai suppressed his urge to hit him and went deep into thought..