I Don't Agree to the Terms-Chapter 577 - 314: Protagonist’s Gift - The Seed of Holy Spirit_2

Chapter 577: Chapter 314: Protagonist’s Gift - The Seed of Holy Spirit_2

When he reappeared, it was already in the middle of a desolate mountain range.

From a distance, he saw a cave—yes, quite cliché—at this time, the injured Rein was unconscious inside.

"Damn, picked up another one. Look at this build, a lolita type but seems a bit strange in some way," Gu Shanhai squat down and muttered to himself.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the girl suddenly opened her eyes, which shone with the radiance of Divine Power.

"She really has a hidden identity," Gu Shanhai snorted.

The girl then floated into the air, pointed her finger, and an aura that could terrify all living beings emerged around her.

"A divine being? No, something manufactured. Where did this kid Rein pick her up from? It’s too outrageous. Or is she the so-called Holy Spirit Seed?" Gu Shanhai said as he reached out and slapped her hard against the wall.

He controlled his strength well enough to ensure she’d be knocked out but not killed.

There was no avoiding some injury, of course.

After being embedded into the wall, the girl’s Divine Power and presence disappeared abruptly, like a sudden power outage.

"The means employed are far too crude, probably due to a lack of control over her own powers," he mused.

Gu Shanhai picked up Rein and stuffed a large clump of magical medicine into his mouth, pushing it down with his fingers to force it into his stomach.

Mainly because the handful Gu Shanhai grabbed was too much. Without his help, Rein might have choked to death.

"Cough~ Why does my mouth taste like braised pork, garlic shrimp, and stir-fried veggies?" Rein smacked his lips after opening his eyes, savoring the flavors.

"Oh, because I gave you a combo that’s worth a perfect score on a test paper. Remember, you’ll need to pay me back with a perfect score next time, or you’re dead," Gu Shanhai said casually.

"Teacher, how come you’re here?" Rein was surprised and then became a bit fearful, "That... can I return it?"

"No returns, you’ve already swallowed it," Gu Shanhai spread his hands, "Besides, if I hadn’t come, you’d be dead by now."

"I heard you’ve picked up something called a Holy Spirit Seed from the Holy God Sect and you’ve been chased to near death. Where is it? Don’t tell me it’s her," Gu Shanhai said, pointing to the figure still stuck in the wall.

"Ah... no, the Holy Spirit Seed is this thing," Rein pulled out something that looked like a seed, then looked doubtfully at the mark on the wall, "She’s... okay, right?"

"She’s fine. She’s tough. Where did you find her?" Gu Shanhai didn’t care much about the Holy Spirit Seed; he was more interested in the girl.

"She said her name is Spiritual Origin. Other than that, I know nothing. I found her in a seal at the Divine Spirit Sect. She treated me like an older brother, and it was thanks to her that I managed to escape," Rein explained.

"I suspect she is an artificial divine being from the Holy God Sect, a defective one," Gu Shanhai frankly stated, believing that hiding such things could easily lead to melodramatic plot twists. Best to speak the truth and avoid future problems.

Rein was shocked, "Divine beings can be artificial?"

"I don’t know. I’m just saying it’s a suspicion," Gu Shanhai indicated that it would be better to listen more carefully as he wasn’t certain yet.

"Then maybe you should save Spiritual Origin first?" Rein felt that whether it was true or not, they should rescue her from the wall; it wasn’t good to leave her stuck there.

"What a hassle. You should take care of yourself first. When we get back, think about how to explain things better," Gu Shanhai said while pulling the girl from the wall.

He might have applied a bit too much force earlier; she was deeply embedded.

After pulling her out, he nonchalantly stuffed another handful of magical medicine into her: "By the way, I’m adding this to your tab. Next time you’ll have to pay with two perfect score papers. If you’re short even one, not only will I punish you, but I’ll also exaggerate and incite trouble in front of Vier and the others, making sure you suffer."

At that moment, sweat trickled down Rein’s forehead; he had never been so scared, even when facing pursuit.

If Gu Shanhai didn’t make matters worse with his exaggerations and instigations, the worst that would’ve happened after returning would have been some cajoling. But, should Gu Shanhai play dirty, then his life would become difficult, not only in class but also after class.

"No problem, I’ll definitely give you a perfect answer sheet next exam," Rein knew that to protect himself, he had to keep Gu Shanhai from getting whimsical.

"Actually, there’s a solution. Get full marks in all subjects next time, and not only will I not pursue this matter, but I’ll also cover for you and do my best to minimize the impact of this incident," Gu Shanhai handed the person over to Rein, with a manipulative tone in his voice.

Rein wasn’t stupid. After taking the person, he asked cautiously, "What if I agreed and then failed to deliver..."

Gu Shanhai revealed a brilliant smile, "Have you heard of the Resurrection Technique? Unluckily for you, I happen to know it. I can stitch your body back together and revive you after you’ve been divided into five parts."

"You’re so powerful, Teacher, why bother tormenting me?" Rein’s face soured.

To refuse? Impossible. When Gu Shanhai made the proposition, it wasn’t a choice for him but a notice—this time, he was surely trapped. It was either face the challenge or wait for punishment; there was no third path to choose.

"It would be a waste not to trouble my own student," Gu Shanhai said with a sly smile.

As the two chatted, the girl named Spiritual Origin gradually regained consciousness. However, her bewildered look clearly indicated she had no memory of her previous outburst, leading Gu Shanhai to suspect it was some kind of defensive mechanism triggered by stress.

Then, she clung to Rein like an octopus, eyeing Gu Shanhai with a hint of wariness.

"Tsk, I can’t help you this time. With your current state, you can only hope to be a bit more complete when you come to class tomorrow morning," Gu Shanhai said gleefully.

Rein tried to persuade Spiritual Origin to come down first, but one was persuading while the other was being stubborn.

Seeing this, Gu Shanhai didn’t mind adding to the chaos, directly using the Five Elements Great Escape to teleport everyone back.

For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Swallowing hard, Rein looked on as the anxious Demon Giant Swordsman, Little Elf Element Master, Dark Night Blood Healer, and Mechanical Gun Master also bore unpleasant expressions.

"There, I’ve brought her back. Ask her about the specifics. I’m also not clear on the details," Gu Shanhai feigned a sorrowful sigh.

"Wait!" Rein suddenly shouted.

"Teacher, I think this Divine Power Seed suits you well. Why don’t you take a look?" Rein quickly submitted.

He didn’t care much about the Divine Power Seed; giving it to Gu Shanhai was no big deal as long as he could get through this ordeal.

Gu Shanhai hadn’t actually thought about taking it. The thing was Rein’s chance finding, and he hadn’t studied it, so he also didn’t know what it really was.

"That wouldn’t be good, right? It wouldn’t look good for me to accept a bribe," Gu Shanhai expressed embarrassment.

"No, no, no, this isn’t a bribe, it’s a sign of respect." Rein’s survival instincts kicked in because the chaotic scene was about to explode. Exchanging an unknown Divine Power Seed was a very worthy deal for him.

"How do you all feel? Mainly because, to be fair, this girl is indeed extraordinary and involves something related to the Divine," Gu Shanhai turned to the group of four.

With Gu Shanhai speaking up, the four didn’t feel right to make a fuss. Vier, the leader, nodded, "Since the Teacher has spoken, we’ll let him off this time."

Gu Shanhai’s face still held some influence.

"Thank you, Teacher." Rein hastily stuffed the Divine Power Seed into Gu Shanhai’s hand and scurried off with him.

The issue was glossed over, but Rein still had to go back and explain. Otherwise, if misunderstandings continued to escalate, it would surely create an uproar.

Gu Shanhai also looked at the Divine Power Seed in his hand, with a mixture of crying and laughter: "So... does this mean I’ve indirectly snatched someone’s chance? Or did the main character personally deliver it to me..."