<strong>Chapter 1650: Chapter 1650: The Fox’s Tail</strong>


    Smart people always remind themselves to be cautious!


    Caution and prudence are the foundation of survival.


    But as long as one is human, there will be shorings.


    Especially smart people, who are naturally arrogant.


    Facing the two young men, the seasoned Brant Fairbanks believed he could handle them with ease.


    No matter how much he overestimates them, at just twenty years of age, how mature could they be?


    A lifetime of plotting, dealing with these kids was no difficulty for Brant Fairbanks.


    And everything in front of him waspletely as expected.


    Now it was the time for recruitment.


    Two excellent prospects, if he could have them work under him, would be exceptionally powerful in the future!


    “Director!”


    A momentter, Tennyson Hawthorne returned to the private room holding a brocade box.


    When he opened the door, Julius Reed nced outside.


    There were no disciples from Ocean Academy.


    This action, naturally, caught Brant Fairbanks’s attention.


    He smiled faintly.


    Indeed, still quite cautious.


    Sitting by the door, using the opportunity to observe the outside situation.


    Compared to his own disciples, the young man before him was truly far superior.


    Unfortunately, he was not of direct lineage.


    Ultimately, he could only be disposed of after use.


    Otherwise, endless troubles!


    “Gentlemen, here is the Strength pill I’ve been talking about.” Brant Fairbanks opened the brocade box and pushed it towards Julius Reed and enor Wood. “As I said, consuming this Strength pill will surely boost the energy within you intensely! This pill was crafted using the Divine Dragon Tripod in Demarco Mount’s possession! Our academy only has seven pills!”


    As he spoke, he pretended to be reluctant, continuously gazing at the two ck pills inside the box.


    The pills weren’t big, roughly the size of y balls from the fabric of a beggar’s robe.


    Nonsense!


    Where is the Divine Dragon Tripod, if not with its owner?


    “Really?” Julius Reed feigned reaching out his hand, knowing and unsurprisingly, Brant Fairbanks immediately retracted the box.


    “What is your intention?” Observing the action, Julius Reed sneered internally.


    The old fox, truly a hypocrite.


    “This Strength pill is extremely precious! I can give it to you both, but there are conditions.” Brant Fairbanks’s smile gradually faded, reced by inscrutable calmness.


    Quite ominous!


    His eyes fixated on Julius Reed.


    Seemingly applying pressure.


    “What conditions.” Julius Reed’s eyes were glued to the box, pretending to be deeply interested in it.


    Strength pill?


    Power surge?


    Utter nonsense!


    Still, he was curious about the catch.


    “As they say, the fertile water shouldn’t flow to outsiders’ fields.” Brant Fairbanks said with a smile: “You killed a few of my students, it’s alright. As long as you be my disciple, not only will you get the Strength pill, countless Martial Arts Secrets will be yours to learn. After I pass on, you will be the next director.”


    “Director! Be cautious!” Tennyson Hawthorne eximed in shock.


    He turned and shouted, “These Strength pills are so precious, how can they be given to outsiders! Only two of our disciples have ever used them! If the students of Ocean Academy find out, how would they perceive the academy? On top of that! Their identities are still unclear, how can you trust their words so easily!”


    After speaking, Tennyson Hawthorne knelt down!


    “If the academy had students as outstanding as these two, I would certainly reward them with Strength pills! As for outsiders… If these two young men sincerely join us, Ocean Academy will have two prodigies in years toe! By then, who in the martial arts world could be our foe?”


    Brant Fairbanks’s words became more excited, filled with anticipation!


    “But…” Julius Reed hesitated, seemingly swayed by the offer.


    “Director! Please consider the bigger picture! What if they consume the Strength pills and then betray us? After consuming the pills, should they choose to leave, it would be difficult for us to stop them! Unless… unless we strike decisively!”


    While speaking, Tennyson Hawthorne was almost pleading.


    “Director, think twice!”


    Silence.


    The private room was void of any sound.


    Except for the sound of breathing.


    Brant Fairbanks seemed swayed.


    Began hesitating.


    While Julius Reed pretended to be tempted, acting as if considering the offer seriously.


    Old fox.


    The recent exchange revealed three things.


    First, consuming the Strength pill requires them to fully pledge loyalty to Ocean Academy!


    And it must be foolproof!


    Second, the Strength pill dramatically increases abilities!


    Potentially capable of matching those present!


    A great temptation!


    Practitioners alike desire shortcuts, equally longing for power surges!


    Third!


    A warning!


    If the two consume the Strength pill and consider betrayal or leaving.


    They will be killed!


    These three points were subtly expressed by Tennyson Hawthorne.


    They were ying abined act, aimed at breaking down Julius Reed’s psychological defenses, pushing him to immediately consume the pill without time for thought!


    “Since Ocean Academy is this powerful, it should stand true to its word!”


    Boom!


    Julius Reed stood up, raising his hand in an oath: “I swear, if I break my pledge, let me suffer all the world’s agony!”


    Governing the world is indeed the harshest.


    “But…” As Julius Reed appeared moved, Brant Fairbanks immediately hesitated.


    Showing slight regret.


    “Does Ocean Academy not live up to its promises?” Julius Reed sneered, while always eyeing the brocade box.


    “Director!” Tennyson Hawthorne was about to speak but was interrupted by Brant Fairbanks: “I stand true to my word! Should I betray the trust of the world? Two pills, if they pledge sincerely, will indeed enhance our academy’s strength! Do not mention this again!”


    After speaking, he ced the pill before Julius Reed: “Hope you two fulfill your promise! Once consumed, there’s no turning back!”


    “Good! I salute the director from West Tower!” Julius Reed sped his hands, then picked up the pill and directly swallowed it!


    enor Wood did the same!


    Seeing them both swallow, a smile appeared at the corner of Tennyson Hawthorne’s lips.


    This smile was fully caught by Julius Reed.


    Not cunning enough!


    Look at Brant Fairbanks, such a poker face!


    Tennyson Hawthorne was miles away from being at the director’s level.


    No wonder Brant Fairbanks had control over these vice directors.


    Once the pill entered their bodies!


    Julius Reed felt his internal power begin to ignite!


    He understood the pharmacology, as did enor Wood.


    In the instant the power ignited, the two already knew the deal.


    Overdrafting potential!


    Power seemed to surge, but indeed it’sden with grave consequences.


    Judging by the power Julius Reed demonstrated earlier, this overdraft couldst for half a month!


    After half a month, it leads to death from exhaustion.


    That means…


    Brant Fairbanks has big ns to execute within half a month!


    “Feel the power within you?” Brant Fairbanks asked with a smile.


    “Very strong!”


    Julius Reed nodded: “Thank you, director.”


    The pill reacted with the previous tea.


    Leading to this effect.


    “Since it’s so, then it’s time to prove your loyalty! Execute the task wlessly, silence the academy concerns! Then, I’ll break precedent and ept you two as my private disciples!” Brant Fairbanks said excitedly.


    The fox’s tail revealed.