God Eater Sequence: The Devourer

Qin Siyang eventually sat down.

Because Li Tianming had no reason to kill him, nor did he have the ability to do so.

If he used [violence], he was confident that even if Li Tianming was a Sequence Level Three [Shaman], he would still be finished in one move.

'Let's see what Li Tianming have to say.'

Li Tianming took off his glasses. Without the obstruction of glasses, his originally squinty, lecherous-looking small eyes instantly became sharp and full of wisdom.

"Qin Siyang, I have already laid all my cards on the table because I hope you can trust me and not think that I am approaching you with ulterior motives."

"If it's not for ulterior motives, then why talk to me?"

"Mm… What you said makes sense. What I mean is, I have no intention of harming you. On the contrary, I can help you."

"Help me? How?"

"I can provide you with assistance in hunting gods and in university admission."

"You are of the [Phantom Assassin] sequence, right? This sequence is very suitable for combat. You can hunt gods outside the safe zone and earn God Hunting Points, which will not only help with your university application but will also have a long-term impact on your future."

"More importantly, you can earn money by hunting gods, allowing you to afford university tuition. You should know that university tuition is not cheap. Many students had to give up their admission notices because they couldn't afford the tuition."

"Give up their admission notice? The [Sequence Education] forum clearly stated that universities provide scholarships for outstanding and financially struggling students."

Li Tianming smiled, "Qin, my classmate, have you ever heard the phrase 'There is no such thing as a free lunch'? Why should scholarships be given to you and not to someone else? Just because you study a little better and your family is a little poorer? Do you think the safe zone lacks one more Sequence user like you?"

"Universities are not welfare institutions. Schools established after the end times are all entangled in enormous interests; the inner workings are far more complex than you think."

"If you want a scholarship, you have to pay a price. As for what that price is, it's not something easy to say."

"…Alright, I understand."

Qin Siyang had thought that the universities in this era were similar to those of the previous era, offering financial aid to students from impoverished backgrounds.

Reading the forum, he saw that top universities offered a lot of scholarships, enough to cover personal living expenses and tuition, so he hadn't worried about it.

But after hearing Li Tianming's words, he immediately realized things were not as simple as he had thought.

"Principal, why do you know so much about Sequence universities? At your age, you probably didn't have the opportunity to attend one."

Li Tianming leaned back, resting against the chair, "I was once a vice dean at a university."

"Vice dean?"

"Yes. Later, I was framed and reassigned to this lousy place as a principal."

"So, as I said, my Sequence abilities can help you hunt gods. My past experiences can help you get into university."

"You need my help, just as I need yours."

Qin Siyang shook his head, "Principal, I appreciate everything you've shared, but I don't think I need your help."

"You don't?", Li Tianming revealed a meaningful smile, "Let's not talk about anything else—right now, you should be thinking about how to earn God Hunting Points, right? The [Phantom Assassin] sequence is highly sought after. Once you register, many people will want to recruit you for their teams. Do you know which team to choose?"

Qin Siyang lowered his head slightly, scrutinizing the smiling Li Tianming.

Even though he hadn't seen his browsing history, he somehow knew about his current predicament.

He truly was an experienced old fox.

Compared to the previous era, this world was now more complex and more chaotic.

The only thing that remained unchanged was that those in power were never fools.

Olov was like this. Qian Wenzhao was like this. And so was Li Tianming.

Everyone left a deep impression in Qin Siyang's memory, making it impossible for him to be arrogant as a newcomer.

When dealing with people from both worlds, he still wasn't confident that he could engage in battles of wits with these schemers and come out unscathed.

"Qin, my classmate, you don't have to be afraid. I just happen to know a little more information than you, so I can make these guesses."

"As your teacher, it is only natural for me to provide you with guidance."

"We can choose a suitable god-hunting team for you together. If necessary, I can even take action and go with you outside the safe zone to hunt gods…"

"Wait a minute," Qin Siyang interrupted Li Tianming's speech.

"Principal Li, you just said something that I found very reasonable—'There is no such thing as a free lunch.'"

"I already understand how you can help me. Now I want to know, what do you need to do?"

Li Tianming nodded, no longer listing his advantages, and looked deeply at Qin Siyang.

"I want you to help me clear my name."

"Because of this groundless accusation, I lost my status, lost my power, and my wife left me. I hope you can help me turn things around."

"Help you turn things around? Me?", Qin Siyang pointed at himself in disbelief, unable to comprehend how Li Tianming even thought of saying such a thing.

A Sequence Level Three ability user like Li Tianming had been subdued, obediently serving as the principal of [Ju'an School].

And now, he expected a high school senior to help him clear his name?

Did he really take him for a fool?

"Principal Li, if this is what you want, then I'm sorry, but I can't help you. I'm just a student who has only recently awakened my Sequence ability. Though I may be a little proud, I'm not so naive as to not know my limits."

"If even you can't do anything about it, there's absolutely no way I can interfere."

"Goodbye."

There was no longer any need to continue this conversation with Li Tianming.

Qin Siyang stood up to leave.

However, his legs were once again restrained, preventing him from leaving.

"Principal Li, using this trick to keep me here is meaningless. Once your ability wears off, I will still leave."

Li Tianming sighed, "You are indeed a smart person, much smarter than I had expected."

"There was something that I always found strange. I kept wondering if I was overthinking things. How could a seventeen-year-old high school senior possibly have so many secrets? Now, it seems like the problem wasn't with my thinking."

Qin Siyang's heart tightened, unsure of what Li Tianming was implying.

"Principal Li, what do you mean?"

"My ex-wife was also a Sequence ability user."

"Coincidentally, she was of the same [Phantom Assassin] sequence as you."

"But there was one difference between her and you. When she was bound by my [Earth Bind] ability, she lost control of her entire body and couldn't say a single word."

At this point, Li Tianming lifted his head and locked eyes with Qin Siyang.

"Unlike you. Not only can you speak freely, but your upper body movements are also completely unaffected."

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