Grand Profound Art

Lu Chuan had not expected this young lady to be so easy to talk to.

When he asked to change the condition, she really did change it.

"The second condition is that after you've achieved something in your cultivation, you must help our boss once, free of charge."

The young lady explained, "Of course, you can also make a few small requests, such as not being allowed to target the human race."

"As long as the requests are reasonable, our boss will agree to them."

This second condition was much better than the first.

At the very least, the initiative was in his own hands.

But Lu Chuan did not agree in a hurry. "Can I take a look at that technique first?"

"Of course."

The young lady tapped the tablet a few times, then turned it toward Lu Chuan. "This technique is called the Grand Profound Art. It is a subordinate technique of the Primordial Chaos True Art."

"Those who cultivate this technique can transition seamlessly into the Primordial Chaos True Art, laying a foundation for the future."

"At the same time, this technique also possesses some of the Primordial Chaos True Art's functions."

"It is said that cultivating this technique to completion can also improve a martial artist's talent and comprehension."

"Of course, exactly how much it improves them varies from person to person."

The moment the young lady said that this technique could improve one's talent, Lu Chuan knew he could not refuse it.

Although he could also buy treasures that improved talent, those treasures were far too expensive, costing at least several thousand Academic Credits. He might as well buy this technique.

His only concern was that simplifying this technique would require far too many Simplification Points.

Even a Mid-grade Technique required one thousand Simplification Points, let alone a high-grade technique.

Lu Chuan estimated that ten thousand Simplification Points would be the bare minimum.

To gather that many Simplification Points, he would need at least two or three hundred Academic Credits.

In other words, even if Lu Chuan bought it, he would not be able to simplify the Grand Profound Art.

But asking Lu Chuan to miss out on this technique left him reluctant.

After all, this was a technique capable of improving Martial Arts Talent!

After turning it over in his mind, Lu Chuan still decided to buy it.

As for the Academic Credits needed to gather enough Simplification Points, there was no need to rush. Once he ground the Sky Swallowing Art up to proficiency, he could get five thousand Academic Credits from Lin Lei.

It would not be too late to simplify the Grand Profound Art then.

"I'm very satisfied with this technique."

Lu Chuan nodded, then said, "However, I have a few requirements."

"First, whether I take action in the future depends on my own wishes. Your boss cannot force me."

"Second, when you ask me to help in the future, you must disclose the entire reason and conceal nothing whatsoever."

"Lastly, I may tear up our agreement. Of course, as compensation, I will pay you ten times the original price."

"What do you think?"

Lu Chuan's demands seemed numerous, but at the root of it all, they came down to two words: freedom.

Whether he acted and whom he acted against would all depend on Lu Chuan's own wishes. No one else could influence him.

"Please wait a moment. I'll go ask my boss."

The young lady hurried back and spoke with her boss.

Before long, she returned. "Our boss agrees to your requirements."

"But our boss has one requirement as well: you must prove your potential."

"May I ask what year you're in?"

"I'm one of today's specially recruited students," Lu Chuan said.

"Then that makes things easy." The young lady smiled. "My boss said that if you're one of today's specially recruited students, you only need to enter the Dragon Tiger Ranking within a year."

"If you fail, you'll need to purchase this technique at its original price, which is three thousand Academic Credits."

"No problem." Lu Chuan did not refuse.

He had made so many demands himself. It was perfectly normal for them to make one request as well.

"Then let's sign the contract."

The young lady handed Lu Chuan the prepared contract.

Lu Chuan glanced through it, found no problems, and signed his name.

"Please wait a moment, sir. I'll fetch the technique right away."

The young lady first served Lu Chuan a cup of tea, then hurried back to the storeroom.

Before long, she came to Lu Chuan carrying a bamboo scroll and handed it to him. "Sir, please inspect it."

Lu Chuan flipped through it. Once he confirmed there were no issues, he handed his identity card to the young lady. "Swipe the card."

"Pleasure doing business with you." The young lady took the card, swiped it with practiced ease, and returned it to Lu Chuan.

After Lu Chuan left with the bamboo scroll, the young lady made a phone call. "Boss, this person is a new student from the Combat Department."

"A new student from the Combat Department?"

The boss on the other end of the call frowned. "Then why is he buying a technique?"

"You should know that in all of Azure Dragon Academy, there isn't a technique stronger than the Sky Swallowing Art."

The young lady guessed, "Could he be buying it for someone else?"

The boss fell silent for a moment, then said, "It doesn't matter. He can do whatever he wants, as long as he can help me take revenge in the future."

"Keep a close eye on him. If he truly has the potential to avenge me, give him the Primordial Chaos True Art."

"Yes, Boss." The young lady nodded.

Dormitory building.

Lu Chuan had just been about to simplify the Grand Profound Art when Chen Mo came rushing over in a panic.

"Lu Chuan, I've bought everything for you."

As he spoke, a ring on Chen Mo's hand flashed, and one hundred jin of Thousand Mountain Bull meat appeared on the floor.

"Oh, you have a Space Ring."

"These things aren't cheap. Even the lowest-grade Space Ring is worth a thousand Academic Credits."

Lu Chuan looked at the Space Ring with naked envy.

"This?" Chen Mo smiled. "My sister lent it to me."

"Enough of that. Let's make the trade."

Lu Chuan did not waste words. After weighing the Thousand Mountain Bull meat and confirming there were no problems, he handed his identity card to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo took the identity card, fiddled with it for a moment, and transferred sixty Academic Credits to himself. "As agreed, I'll give you a twenty percent discount. Sixty Academic Credits in total. Thanks for your patronage."

Looking at his Academic Credits, which were nearly bottomed out, Lu Chuan let out a deep sigh.

His Academic Credits were disappearing far too quickly.

It seemed that in a few days, he needed to visit the Alchemist Service Hall.

Chu Liang had said that as long as he learned one formula, he would be given ten Academic Credits.

Ten formulas would add up to one hundred Academic Credits.

While he was there, he could also see whether they had any Second-grade Potion formulas and buy one if they did.

The academy gave so many subsidies just for becoming certified as a First-grade Potion master.

When he became certified as a Second-grade Potion master, would the subsidies not be even greater?

Moreover, once his alchemy level improved, he could sell potions himself and earn some Academic Credits that way.

"Is there anything else you need?" Chen Mo asked.

"Not for now."

Everything that needed preparing had already been prepared. Next, it was time to start grinding techniques.

"Alright, contact me anytime if you need anything."

Chen Mo did not disturb him any further and turned to leave.

After Chen Mo left, Lu Chuan took out the vegetable juice and the Thousand Mountain Bull meat, intending to grind out some proficiency in the Evergreen Spirit Art and the Sky Swallowing Art first.

Once a basic technique reached Great Perfection, it could no longer improve. What about Mid-grade Techniques? Could they continue improving?

What came after that?

And what benefits would further improvement bring?

To be honest, Lu Chuan was quite curious.