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Chapter 153: Offers from All Sides
Chapter 153: Offers from All Sides (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Tianhai City, Crimson Hall Martial Arts Pavilion, top-floor office.
Yue Feng, dressed in a sleek black suit, sat across from Sun Manager at a tea table, watching him brew steaming tea. The fragrant aroma filled the room, but Yue Feng’s eyes kept darting to his phone, his legs twitching restlessly. His anxiety was palpable, immune even to the office’s calming incense.
"It’s already 6 PM. The Survival Training Camp should’ve ended by now", Yue muttered.
He turned to Sun Manager. "Old Sun, do you think Lin Qi took first place?"
Sun Manager set down the teapot calmly. "No doubt. We can trust Lin Qi."
"He always surprises us. This time won’t be different."
Buzzzz!
As if on cue, Yue Feng’s phone vibrated. He snatched it up—Lin Qi’s message.
[Lin Qi: First place as expected!]
The text made his heart race. He nearly leapt out of his seat, exhilaration surging through him. Then came another message—Lin Qi’s photo of the Ranking Board.
He projected it. Lin Qi’s name blazed at the top.
"Haha! He did it! Lin Qi took first!" Yue Feng shot up, roaring with laughter, relief washing over him like ice-cold soda on a sweltering day.
He stared at the score. "1,042 points? What’s the Survival Training Camp record?"
"642!" Sun Manager replied.
"United Training Base just confirmed—Lin Qi not only beat Chen Li, Minghai’s S-Rank Genius, but shattered Cang Province’s point record by 400."
"During combat training, he soloed four Level-3 Disaster Beasts: Grayspine Wolves. Every faction was stunned."
Yue Feng’s grin widened as he downed his tea. "Who dares call him anything but an S-Rank Genius? If he doesn’t qualify, then Chen Li’s nothing. How can Li Zehao from the Imperial Capital compare?"
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Capital’s United Training Base, a meeting room buzzed with flattery.
"Li Zehao, your innate talent is extraordinary", a white-uniformed middle-aged man praised. "Scoring 700 points in combat evaluation—our Azure Firmament University’s Second Institute would be honored to have you."
Li Zehao’s smugness barely concealed his grin. "I’ll consider it."
Minutes later in his bedroom, he projected a call. Zhang Tai’s square-jawed face appeared.
"You placed third without Huo Wanyang and Tao Xue! Outstanding! That Lin Qi from Cang Province? 500 points would be lucky."
Zhang Tai chuckled. "Wait for the S-Rank Genius announcement before negotiating. Better resources mean faster growth at Azure Firmament."
"Understood", Li Zehao smirked, already dreaming of his future.
Back in Tianhai City, Lin Qi sat in a top-floor dorm meeting room.
"3 million cash, an Abyssal Maw Estate villa worth 5 million Xia Yuan, plus a 1 million Star Yu series car—all yours if you join Minghai Martial Institute’s Third Institute", a blue-suited female leader said, her perfume subtle yet distinct.
"I’ll think it over", Lin Qi replied politely.
After she left, he messaged Azure Firmament’s contact. As he tallied offers, his phone buzzed again.
Two visitors stood at the door—a young woman in white with soft features, and a stout, forty-something man in a white robe, his large ears and gentle demeanor radiating quiet authority.
Lin Qi’s breath hitched. The man’s aura alone could paralyze him in battle.
"Excellent!" the man rumbled.
"Lin Qi, greetings", the woman said.
They introduced themselves: Lu Wei, Azure Firmament’s Sixth Institute intern teacher, and Vice Dean Liu Jing—the latter a title that made Lin Qi’s pulse quicken.
"Lin Qi", Liu Jing began, "I came to Cang Province specifically for you. Two students from our delegation vouched for your talent."
Lin Qi nodded, intrigued.
"Your potential is undeniable. Every faction seeks you. Azure Firmament stands ready to present our offer."
He leaned forward, listening intently.
(End of Chapter)
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