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Chapter 86: A-Class Contract and Connections
Chapter 86: A-Class Contract and Connections
"Injured? You want me to prepare myself mentally?" Li Yuan's face paled slightly.
A wave of anxiety washed over him.
"Teacher," Li Yuan asked immediately, "What happened to my uncle? Please tell me."
"Calm down and listen to me," Teacher Xu Bo said. "According to the latest news I received, the battle at Base Three has been fierce these past few days. On several occasions, the alien forces nearly breached the fortress defenses."
"Your uncle has been tirelessly reinforcing the defensive structures during the battle and has apparently made significant contributions. He has been awarded the Third Class Silver Medal." Xu Bo spoke with gravity.
"Third Class Silver Medal?" Li Yuan held his breath.
To boost morale, the nation bestows medals upon meritorious individuals, with various titles, but they are generally categorized into four main ranks: National Guardian Medal, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and Bronze Medal, each further divided into First, Second, and Third Class.
Fourth Stage, Twelfth Level.
The Third Class Silver Medal might not seem extraordinary, but for an ordinary middle to lower-level manager in a state-owned enterprise, it was an astonishing achievement.
What exactly did Uncle do?
"The situation at the front is critical, and I don't have all the details," Xu Bo said somberly. "I only learned about this twenty minutes ago. Your uncle seems to have been exposed to a special type of toxin, and his condition is rapidly deteriorating."
"The Second Temporary Hospital lacks sufficient doctors, medicine, and equipment to provide treatment."
"The Star Realm environment is complex and vastly different from ours, with countless bizarre toxins."
"The methods of powerful Star Realm creatures are often beyond comprehension."
"To save your uncle, he must be swiftly transported back to Jiang City for expert medical attention and treatment."
"Any further delay could be fatal."
"The danger at Base Three has been temporarily alleviated, but arranging for a dedicated team and a flying vehicle to transport a single person from the temporary hospital at Base Three is no easy task." Xu Bo sighed helplessly, "I don't have the connections to make this happen."
Li Yuan's heart trembled as if struck by lightning.
He understood Teacher Xu Bo's implication; this toxin was no ordinary poison.
It might not even be a poison!
"Uncle," Li Yuan's heart ached as if pierced by needles.
The figure who had been like a father to him, who had cared for and guided him since childhood, was now in such grave danger?
At this moment, Li Yuan wished he could fly to the Lop Nur War and bring his uncle back.
"Li Yuan, listen to me. There's still a chance," Xu Bo said, observing Li Yuan's emotional turmoil. "Meeting Master Wan is your uncle's chance."
"Please tell me, Teacher," Li Yuan pleaded, trying to calm himself.
He recalled his uncle's teachings.
In the face of a major decision, one must remain calm.
"Getting your uncle immediate treatment isn't a matter of money," Xu Bo said, looking at Li Yuan. "It's a matter of treatment priority. I don't have the connections to raise your uncle's treatment priority, do you understand?"
"You want me to ask for help from Starfire Combat Palace?" Li Yuan asked softly, suppressing his anxiety.
"Yes."
"Currently, Starfire Combat Palace values you highly and is willing to upgrade your contract," Xu Bo nodded gravely. "Once upgraded, it will become an A-Class Contract."
"An A-Class Contract, and the endorsement of the Jiangcheng City Palace Master. So, if Starfire Combat Palace intervenes, there's a chance to quickly airlift your uncle back." Xu Bo said, "Although the battle is intense, Base Three has been relieved. With some effort, a flying vehicle can be arranged."
"The front line is jointly managed by Starfire Combat Palace, Starry Sky Martial Hall, and the military."
Li Yuan understood.
To bring his uncle back promptly, he needed someone with sufficient influence to speak on his behalf.
"Teacher, please take me to see Master Wan," Li Yuan pleaded.
He couldn't afford to waste a minute.
"Follow me."
...
Inside Teacher Xu Bo's office.
Xu Bo didn't enter; it was Li Yuan who stepped in alone.
"Li Yuan, your performance in the invitation event was truly impressive. Well done," Master Wan Qinghe, dressed in a Tang suit, smiled and gestured for Li Yuan to sit.
"Master Wan," Li Yuan forced a smile, his heart racing with urgency but knowing he couldn't speak rashly.
Master Wan Qinghe observed Li Yuan closely.
He sensed something different about Li Yuan. In the few months since they last met, Li Yuan's physical qi, blood energy, and mental state had significantly improved, and there was a subtle yet profound aura surrounding him.
It was faint, but Master Wan Qinghe, with his cultivation in mental secret arts, could perceive it.
An aura of having endured the trials of slaughter.
"Li Yuan, in light of your outstanding performance during the invitation event and your rise to the Meteor Rank on the Starfield Combat Network, I submitted a request to Palace Master Fei, the Jiangcheng City Palace Master, this morning."
"I formally request to upgrade your contract to an A-Class Contract."
Jiangcheng City Palace Master? Li Yuan understood the significance; this was a figure of true authority.
"But I haven't met the requirements yet," Li Yuan blurted out.
"Your other performances are more than sufficient, and with your rate of progress, you'll undoubtedly meet the criteria by the time you turn eighteen. Why delay?" Master Wan assured him.
Li Yuan nodded slightly, realizing that his eighteenth birthday was indeed only five months away.
"Here are the terms of the A-Class Contract," Master Wan clicked on his smart ring.
Li Yuan's wrist trembled slightly as he received a document and quickly opened it.
He flipped through the pages rapidly.
Compared to the B-Class Contract, the A-Class Contract had significantly increased resources while keeping other clauses unchanged.
The B-Class Contract provided 1.5 million in cash and 1.5 million in points annually, plus an additional 3 million in cultivation resources.
The A-Class Contract offered 6 million in cash and 6 million in points, along with 12 million in cultivation resources, annually.
A fourfold increase.
The total value of this contract, including cash and points, amounted to 72 million Blue Star Coins, distributed over six years.
Upon signing, Starfire Combat Palace would immediately provide the difference in benefits for the first year of both contracts.
(End of Chapter)This contract's benefits are indeed quite astonishing.
It's not much different from Kunlun Martial University's 'SS-Class Special Training Contract' and is even better in some ways.
Because, for Kunlun's special training contract, if one's progress isn't up to par, they will be demoted.
But for Starfire Combat Palace's contract, once signed, it will never be downgraded.
"Hmm?"
"An additional 20% increase in benefits every year?" Li Yuan was surprised as he read the supplementary clause at the end of the contract.
"Yes, this is an order specifically given by Palace Master Wan after learning about your situation. The Provincial Palace Master is paying close attention to you." Wan Qinghe explained with a smile.
Seeing Li Yuan's confusion, he added, "The Provincial Palace Master, or the Palace Master of the Jiangbei Province Branch, must be a Sky Soaring Martial Artist."
"The Provincial Palace Master? A Sky Soaring Martial Artist?" Li Yuan was shocked. These were figures at the pinnacle of power and martial prowess in Xia Nation.
Usually, they were only seen in major news reports.
Such figures were paying attention to him?
In Li Yuan's mind, even an Origin Martial Artist was already considered a big shot.
"Don't underestimate yourself." Palace Master Wan smiled, "Your talent has already caught the attention of the Provincial Palace Master."
Li Yuan's heart stirred at these words.
"Also,"
"The Provincial Palace Master has promised that if you can break through to the 5th rank before the age of 20, you will be promoted to an S-Class contract and receive a Starlight Core Crystal." Palace Master Wan smiled, "Once you officially sign, this clause will be added to the 'Custom Contract' in the Starfire Space."
"Starlight Core Crystal? What is that?" Li Yuan was perplexed.
"A priceless treasure." Palace Master Wan's explanation was vague, "After you sign the contract, at the appropriate time, you will receive information about this treasure."
In reality, even Palace Master Wan didn't fully understand it.
But in his eyes, a treasure that the Provincial Palace Master specifically mentioned must be an invaluable rarity, beyond monetary measurement.
"Of course, the prerequisite is that you can meet the requirements."
"The S-Class contract in the Martial Hall, in terms of difficulty and benefits, is not as good as the University's SS-Class Special Training Contract, but it's far better than the University's S-Class Special Training Contract." Palace Master Wan laughed.
"I understand." Li Yuan nodded, realizing the value of this A-Class contract.
"Are you willing to sign?" Palace Master Wan asked casually.
"I am."
"Thank you for the Martial Hall's support." Li Yuan replied without hesitation, "And thank you, Palace Master, for your help. Without your assistance and recommendation, I wouldn't have been able to sign the S-class contract."
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