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Chapter 164: Target – Azure Firmament Martial Academy
Chapter 164: Target – Azure Firmament Martial Academy (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Chapter 164: Target – Azure Firmament Martial Academy (Requesting Monthly Vote)
The Martial Arts Era’s National College Entrance Exam results would be released in a week.
During this time, all senior-year martial artists celebrated wildly.
Meanwhile, university recruitment drives accelerated across the country.
On the second floor of the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, inside room 203.
“Lin Qi, our offer is the best we can do. We can’t go any higher.”
Lin Qi sat calmly as the middle-aged man in a black suit expressed his difficulty, showing no reaction.
A few minutes later, he walked out.
Inside the room, the middle-aged man shook his head: “Even though he’s an S-Rank Genius, he’s nowhere near the top tier. Too greedy.”
Lin Qi returned to his martial arts training hall.
“Xiaochan!”
“Master, I’m here!”
Light coalesced, projecting the elegant figure of Xiaochan—blue-robed, black-haired, and exquisitely featured.
“List all the offers from various factions over the past two days.”
“Understood!”
With a wave of her hand, Xiaochan summoned a green status panel filled with proposals from multiple factions.
Lin Qi studied it meticulously. For three consecutive days, he’d met with different factions.
Over a month passed. While some offers improved slightly, most remained unimpressive.
It seemed they all doubted his worth, leaving him puzzled.
In contrast, Dean Liu from Azure Firmament Martial Academy had presented the most generous offer—the only one that truly intrigued him.
Thinking this through, Lin Qi made his decision.
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The next day, in the second-floor conference room of Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion.
“Lin Qi, nice to see you again. I suppose you’ve made your choice.”
Dean Liu sat on a black sofa, smiling warmly.
Lin Qi nodded. “I’ve decided. I’ll attend the Sixth Institute of Azure Firmament Martial Academy.”
Lu Wei’s eyes lit up with excitement. He eagerly handed over the prepared contract and tablet.
“Once you sign this, you won’t be able to attend any other schools or colleges.”
“You’ll only join our Azure Firmament Six Colleges,” Dean Liu added firmly.
Lin Qi nodded, signing both the physical and digital contracts.
Seeing this, Dean Liu finally smiled.
“Xiao Wei, transfer the money to Lin Qi and take care of the other matter.”
“Got it!”
Lu Wei retrieved the contract and pulled out his phone, instantly transferring 500 million Xia Kingdom Currency to Lin Qi’s account.
[Your Icbc card ending in xxx received 500 million Xia Kingdom Currency at 10:30 AM on June 10. Balance: 28,316,800 Xia Kingdom Currency!]
Seeing the funds arrive, Lin Qi smiled.
Lu Wei then pulled a silver cylindrical object—a Black Metal Box—from the nearby metal case.
“This is the Body Purification Elixir!”
“Take it home for your mother.”
“As for the Elixir of Regeneration—enough to regrow a severed arm—it’ll cost 5000 million Xia Kingdom Currency.”
“I suggest you come back when your net worth hits one billion. That way, you won’t compromise your cultivation.”
“After all, money will be even more important in university,” Dean Liu advised earnestly.
Lin Qi accepted the Body Purification Elixir, placing it in his backpack. As he turned to leave, Dean Liu spoke again.
“Lin Qi, do you know why other colleges wouldn’t offer you better terms?”
Lin Qi sat back down, sipping tea. “Why?”
Dean Liu relaxed, beginning his explanation.
“It’s simple—they don’t think you’re worth it.”
Lin Qi furrowed his brow. He’d suspected as much.
Dean Liu took a sip of tea, speaking slowly. “Though everyone here is an S-Rank Genius, there are still differences among us.”
“The true elite are the top three—the pinnacle of talent. Their innate gifts and talents are unparalleled.”
“Only those who awaken special abilities can surpass them. Every year, the top three are the greatest prodigies.”
“From fourth to tenth place, they’re slightly weaker. Then twentieth. Finally, thirtieth.”
“In their eyes, you’re somewhere between twentieth and thirtieth.”
Lin Qi blinked in surprise. He’d thought he might at least make the top twenty.
“But we’re different. We believe you have the innate talent to break into the top ten.” Dean Liu chuckled.
Lin Qi nodded, his opinion of Dean Liu improving. A man with vision.
“But once the results come out, you must keep striving. University is where the real battle begins.”
“You’ve never met the top ten talents nationwide. Their strength is beyond imagination.”
“They’ve been raised in the finest environments, some even training in Otherworld during childhood holidays.”
“Otherworld has three times Blue Planet’s gravity. In such terrifying conditions, their bodies and martial arts have been forged to terrifying levels.”
“In fact, the gap between the top ten exceeds the difference between positions twenty and one hundred combined.” Dean Liu revealed a shocking truth.
Lin Qi felt as if he could see terrifying geniuses radiating immense pressure.
---
Minutes later, Lin Qi departed.
Dean Liu stood by the window, gazing at the city skyline.
“We need to give Lin Qi some pressure. This world has too many prodigies.”
“He needs motivation. There’s still a month until school starts, but the competition has already begun.”
---
Outside the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, Lin Qi rode his bicycle home, Dean Liu’s words echoing in his mind.
“Training in Otherworld’s triple gravity over summer break, forging flesh and bone, building a solid foundation.”
“When I was a child, I spent summers figuring out odd jobs to survive.”
“The gap truly is insurmountable.”
Lin Qi felt immense pressure. His rivals were terrifyingly strong.
But this only ignited his competitive spirit.
Once the National College Entrance Exam results came out, he’d know his position.
Then he’d set his sights—surpassing the geniuses ahead of him.
---
At noon, after lunch.
Fang Huiyi cleaned the dishes, planning to take a nap.
“Mom, come here.”
Lin Qi, sitting on the sofa, suddenly spoke, pulling the silver cylinder from his backpack.
“What’s up, Xiao Qi?” Lin Zhen looked curiously at the metal cylinder.
Lin Qi slowly removed the lid, revealing a vial of deep green elixir.
“Mom, this is the Body Purification Elixir. It will help you recover from organ deterioration caused by toxins.”
Lin Zhen’s eyes widened. “This must cost a fortune.”
Handing the elixir to his mother, Lin Qi said, “No cost. A gift.”
Relieved to hear it was a gift, they relaxed again.
Fang Huiyi opened the elixir, a fragrant aroma filling the air. She drank it in one gulp.
Instantly, warmth spread from her stomach, flowing through every corner of her body.
Her organs awakened like a patient recovering from a severe illness, brimming with vitality.
Thump! Thump!
Her heartbeat grew stronger.
Lin Qi watched clearly as his mother’s body flushed with heat, her face turning rosy.
Even the faint wrinkles on her face seemed to fade.
“Huiyi, how do you feel?” Lin Zhen asked, swallowing hard.
“I’ve never felt better. I’m full of energy!” Fang Huiyi smiled.
She swung her arm, muscles tightening. Suddenly, she punched out with full force.
Boom!
The air cracked with power, her aura growing stronger, her fist techniques gaining terrifying momentum.
“Mom, congratulations. Your body’s organs have fully recovered.”
“Your vitality will recover quickly now.”
“That’s amazing!” Lin Zhen laughed heartily.
Lin Qi smiled. With his mother’s body fully recovered and resources pouring in, she’d regain her former strength within months.
Next, his goal would be gathering enough money to buy the Elixir of Regeneration and heal his father’s arm.
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In the headquarters of the Martial Arts Education Bureau located in the Imperial Capital.
This towering white skyscraper bore the marks of time on its metal walls.
Inside a massive office, dozens of staff surrounded a huge rectangular table, hundreds of screens projecting various data streams, all converging onto a central display.
“After seven days of verification, the results are confirmed with 99.99% accuracy,” said a middle-aged man in black-and-white robes, smiling at the main screen.
His eyes widened in surprise at several rankings: “This year’s rankings have produced several dark horses.”
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The days flew quickly after the National College Entrance Exam.
Six days passed in a flash.
The exam results were about to be released!
Martial Dao Calendar 2046, June 15, clear weather.
At 11:30 AM, countless families across the nation gathered in bedrooms and living rooms, anxiously awaiting noon.
“According to the latest news, the National College Entrance Exam results will be released today at exactly 12 PM.”
In Rongshan Residential District, Building 3, Unit 301.
Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi anxiously watched the TV, their phones refreshing the official website, ready to check the results at any moment.
Only Lin Qi remained calm on the sofa, casually scrolling through short videos while eating sliced fruit.
“When will the results come out?” Lin Zhen paced the living room. Fang Huiyi, now finished cooking in the kitchen, couldn’t focus and joined him.
“At least Xiao Qi stays calm, unaffected,” Lin Zhen chuckled.
“Do you think Xiao Qi will rank nationally?” Fang Huiyi asked.
“He’ll be Cang Province’s top scorer, and nationally, at least top thirty,” Lin Zhen predicted.
Ding! Ding!
“It’s noon!” Both Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi widened their eyes, turning to Lin Qi as they rushed over.
Hmph!
Lin Qi’s eyes sharpened. Closing his video, he quickly logged into the Martial Arts Education Bureau’s official website.
(End of Chapter)
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