Beggar Cultivation System

"They are really strong, aren't they?" Apollo smiled. "Anyway, I should get going."

"Wait, why? The exam hasn't ended yet," Gail said, staring at him with confusion.

Why? Now that the monster is dead and I've completed my mission, there's no reason for me to stay, Apollo thought. Besides, he glanced at his Alm points and couldn't wait to return to his Beggar spot to spend them.

Alm Points: 107

It was more than enough to buy the item he had been struggling to save up for! Additionally, he was eager to rest as his entire body was aching, especially his organs, which had taken a beating from the explosions and impacts.

After killing Arke, he had earned an additional one hundred Alm points. But with the sudden appearance of the monster, he hadn't had the chance to fully enjoy the satisfaction of accumulating so many points.

"Yeah, don't leave so soon! You were top in this advancement examination! You should at least receive your prizes," Filly said.

"Looking at the situation right now, do you think they'll issue the rewards?" Apollo said, gesturing around him.

"That… well…" Filly didn't know how to respond. "You're leaving, but you're staying in the city, right? There's no way you'd join the examination without wanting the prize or aiming to enter one of the Martial Schools."

"I'm leaving this city," Apollo said, meeting Filly's gaze. "And as for the prize, I don't need it."

"W-what? Are you sure? That's an Advanced Cultivation Bead!" Filly said, her expression incredulous. Even though she wasn't focused on cultivation, she understood the bead's significance. It was something she herself would covet. With it, her strength could increase by what would take her a year or two of hard work!

"You can also choose Techniques from the City's Cultivation Library," Gail added from the side. She couldn't understand why this masked person had joined the examination, risked his life, and now refused the top prize.

"Well… who said I don't want the prize?" Apollo said, reconsidering. After almost dying several times and playing fair in the exam, it seemed only right to claim his prize before disappearing completely. There would be no more Can Deez after this.

"So you're going to stay? Bel would also want you to join our school," Filly said with anticipation.

"About that, I don't think I'll be able to join any school," Apollo said, shaking his head, which left the two disappointed.

"So you don't want to know why your True Understanding of the Sword didn't work on that barrier?" Suddenly, a voice said, and the trio turned toward the source.

They saw three men landing on the ground.

The cultivators around immediately bowed their heads. Even Gail and Filly did so, leaving the Beggar standing there, looking at them before turning his attention to the Headmasters.

"I'll figure it out on my own," Apollo said.

"Oh?" Axton raised an eyebrow, then smiled in amusement. "I'm personally inviting you to join my school. Think about it."

"Hey! Don't be sneaky," Elmo frowned when the Great Serpent Headmaster managed to invite the small masked man before him.

"I'm not. I'm just saying he could join my school; it's still up to him whether he'll accept my offer or not," Axton said with a smile, seemingly forgetting about the fight with the monster.

"Kid, you'd be better off joining my school," Elmo said, pointing to himself with a confident grin.

"Don't listen to them," Master Popo added from the side. "You're very talented with Fire-based Techniques. I can show you how to maximize your full potential."

Seeing this, Gail and Filly, along with the cultivators on the scene, couldn't help but be surprised. They had just fought a great battle with that monster, and now the Headmasters were openly recruiting the small masked man as if there wasn't a city-destroying monster lying at the foot of the mountain!

As Apollo was about to speak, a sudden ache in his back made him frown behind his mask. A foreboding feeling stirred within his heart.

"Did you guys manage to kill the monster?" Apollo asked, staring at the Headmasters intently.

Hearing the question, Master Popo raised an eyebrow. "Of course! What, are you doubting our strength?"

"No," Apollo shook his head.

Axton was about to nod and explain that the monster was clearly dead when he stopped. His hair stood on end, and he turned around to look at the foot of the mountain.

And sure enough, the monster was gone!

"The Alpha is gone. Let's go quickly—" Axton started, but he was cut off by a shout. Turning to the sound, he saw the small masked man had vanished from his spot and was already at a distance, with a dark tail wrapped around his body!

"Save him!" Axton shouted before using his movement technique. However, as he took his first step, his body wobbled. Looking down, he saw his foot was translucent, like water. Seeing this, he turned to the other Headmasters. "Quickly save him; this body is already at its limit."

Elmo and Master Popo also realized what was happening. Without a word, they used their own movement techniques and began pursuing the small masked man.

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Meanwhile, a whistling sound echoed through Apollo's ears as the scenery around him became a blur.

"Damn it! You coward, sneaking up on me!" Apollo cursed the monster that was holding him hostage.

Even though the Alpha was bleeding profusely, it was running fast.

The Beggar twisted his body and squinted at the direction they were headed. It was toward the forest where he had fought his first monster, and also the place where he had been marked by the creature currently dragging him with its tail.

"Are you not going to put me down?!" Apollo shouted, his eyes turning red.

The monster let out a deep growl. The tail holding the Beggar shifted, placing him in front of the wolf's eyes.@@novelbin@@

"Kill… human… die…" The Alphadusk Shadowtail growled, its cold red eyes piercing through Apollo's soul.

Apollo visibly shivered as he felt death was just an inch away. Glancing back at the forest, he knew that once they were inside, he would have to say goodbye for the second time, which he desperately wanted to avoid.

He didn't want to die. He couldn't. He wasn't at the top yet.

"Don't make me do this," Apollo muttered, determination radiating from him.

However, the monster only responded by licking its lips.

As they were about to enter the forest, Apollo stared at the moon before looking back at the monster.

"System, I'm going to abandon my Beggar Spot," Apollo said firmly, and the moment his words fell, a loud thunderclap roared from the sky!