Shi Yan had not expected Tianfu Martial School's people to arrive so early in the morning, and the terms they offered were truly heart-stirring.
A ten-million scholarship was merely one part of it. After enrollment, there would also be a set of A-Class equipment, an A-Class breathing technique and martial arts, dedicated instructors, and more.
According to Li Shuogen, these were the best terms Tianfu Martial School had offered in over a decade.
"They offered terms before they even met you. It seems they really want you."
Zhang Yunya glanced over from the driver's seat. With her strength, she could naturally hear the voice on the phone clearly.
To be honest, even she had been stunned by those terms.
The A-Class equipment, in particular, had surprised her the most. Tianfu Martial School had a military background, and its equipment had always been of the highest specifications. Though it was called A-Class, outside, it would absolutely be something close to S-Class.
"Senior, aren't you in a hurry?"
Shi Yan smiled, wanting to see what terms Shanghai would offer.
Unfortunately, Zhang Yunya merely shook her head and did not name any terms.
"Of course I am, but we have to wait for them to play their cards first. Let me tell you about the terms Tianfu Martial School offered."
Zhang Yunya was quite open about it and did not shy away from discussing a "rival."
Before long, Shi Yan's phone rang again.
As expected, this time it was another of the Four Great Famous Schools.
It was Jingwu. The terms it offered were equally tempting. Besides a six-million scholarship, there was also a villa no smaller than eight hundred square meters, along with plenty of equipment and martial arts.
Its most distinctive offer was a direct recommendation letter to join the Monster Suppression Bureau after graduation.
As for the importance of that recommendation letter... put it this way: joining the Monster Suppression Bureau with one would grant the very best treatment from the start. The Monster Suppression Bureau would spare no expense in nurturing you as a successor.
"...Senior Lin Ye at the Jiangnan Monster Suppression Bureau is in that sort of position," Zhang Yunya explained.
Shi Yan nodded slightly to show that he understood.
The two famous schools did not frantically raise their bids like an auction. Instead, both had brought out their own specialties and sincerity.
The sports car skimmed through the low sky, and Baiyun City soon drew near.
It was then that Shi Yan's phone rang again.
The principal had brought him Lingnan Martial School's recruitment terms.
The rest were more or less the same, but its greatest distinction was that Shi Yan would receive Essence Blood from at least a Monster King-level creature every semester.
As Zhang Yunya explained it, she could not help swallowing herself, showing just how precious the item was.
"Junior, if I weren't from Magic Martial University, I'd want to recommend Lingnan Martial School to you myself."
Monster beast Essence Blood improved a martial artist's physical condition enormously. People like her, who often erupted with a little universe in battle, wished more than anything for stronger bodies.
And the Essence Blood of a king-level monster beast could improve the body beyond measure.
Yet Shi Yan was unmoved. He was waiting for Magic Martial University's terms.
No matter what others said or recommended, he had to make his own judgment.
Zhang Yunya said nothing, contemplation flashing repeatedly through her beautiful eyes.
The terms offered by those three schools were extremely high. If Magic Martial University wanted Shi Yan, it would likely have to bleed a little.
Thus, after the sports car landed, Zhang Yunya spoke.
"I'll tell you Magic Martial University's terms as well. First, ten million in scholarship money, a villa, and ten thousand credits issued every semester. Second, every month, you will receive one dose of Advanced Body Tempering Medicine, and the ingredients in each dose will not repeat. Third, you will receive an S-Class breathing technique... Lastly, we will purchase a five-year A-Class Active Family Protection Package for you."
After hearing the list, Shi Yan was dazzled and grew increasingly shocked.
Putting aside the prize money and villa, the ten thousand credits every semester alone were enough to drive ordinary students mad. Those credits could be exchanged for resources at Magic Martial University. According to many online estimates, a single Magic Martial University credit had purchasing power equivalent to more than two hundred Huaxia currency outside.
Advanced Body Tempering Medicine was equally precious. Though it did not directly offer king-level monster beast Essence Blood like Lingnan Martial School, its ingredients were also made from the Essence Blood of powerful monster beasts supplemented by all kinds of medicinal herbs. Its price had never fallen below five hundred thousand Huaxia currency.
Even more rare was the fact that the ingredients would not repeat. One had to know that Body Tempering Medicine was most effective the first time it was taken; every dose afterward suffered a steep decline in effectiveness. But if the ingredients of the next medicine changed, drug resistance would be greatly reduced, and the body-tempering effect would be strengthened as well.
There was no need to mention the S-Class breathing technique. Just hearing about it made Shi Yan's breathing grow heavier.
The final protection package also caught Shi Yan by surprise.
Put plainly, it meant that Uncle's family would receive the protection of powerful martial artists for five years.
The terms were exceedingly generous, but...
"Senior, I want the breathing technique within a day. If that can be done, I'll reject them right now."
Shi Yan said this while looking at Baiyun No. 1 High School not far ahead.
Among the Four Great Famous Schools, Magic Martial University's terms moved him the most. But cultivating a breathing technique was what he most wanted—and most urgently needed—to do right now.
"Get the breathing technique? Shi Yan, you..."
For the first time since meeting Shi Yan, Zhang Yunya's face showed tension and panic.
He wanted a breathing technique now—didn't that mean Shi Yan's First Metamorphosis had already been completed?
"That's right, just as you think. And I've already informed our principal and homeroom teacher," Shi Yan said without hiding it. In any case, people would know soon enough.
"Hello, Teacher? Something huge has happened..."
She hurriedly called Fang Ziwei and told her about Shi Yan's situation.
Only the person themselves could sense a leap in life level. Others could not see it.
They had missed the most important piece of information.
If she had known last night, she would have tossed her mission aside and taken Shi Yan straight to Magic Martial University.
Now, she could only pray that her teacher acted faster. Otherwise, if the other three schools delivered their Cultivation Methods first, Magic Martial University would have no chance.
"Elder Fang, what brings you here in person?"
Inside Magic Martial University's admissions office, Gu De felt a little flustered as he watched Fang Ziwei suddenly appear.
Could something have gone wrong on Zhang Yunya's side?
"We missed the most important piece of information. Shi Yan's First Metamorphosis has already been completed."
Fang Ziwei stated it directly.
The instant Gu De heard that, he was overjoyed. He had undergone a metamorphosis before even enrolling—this could no longer be described as talent. This was simply monstrous!
But immediately afterward, Gu De was greatly alarmed, cold sweat seeping down his back.
No way... had Shi Yan already gone to another school? Was Elder Fang here to call him to account?
Otherwise, why would a big shot like Elder Fang personally come to see a mere admissions office director like him?
"Don't be nervous. Shi Yan hasn't gone to any school yet. We still have time."
Fang Ziwei saw through Gu De's thoughts at a glance and was left speechless.
"Shi Yan wants the breathing technique as soon as possible. We can't wait until enrollment to give it to him, so you need to deliver a letter."
Fang Ziwei raised her aged hand slightly, and a letter wrapped in precious material appeared.
With a glance, Gu De saw three words on it that made him shudder: Po, personally opened.
Extreme Martial Arts Hall had branches spread across the world and possessed special transmission methods. If they wanted to quickly deliver a breathing technique to Shi Yan, they were the most suitable people to approach.
"Wait, Elder Fang, this is..."
Gu De took the letter, only to discover that there really was just a single letter inside. It was thin and light, with no breathing technique at all.
Without a breathing technique, were they supposed to let Extreme Martial Arts Hall provide one themselves?
"That's right. If we're giving one, we'll give the best. Extreme Martial Arts Hall has an advanced fire-element Cultivation Method."
Fang Ziwei smiled. Given her status and position, if she wanted Extreme Martial Arts Hall to help deliver something, one phone call would have sufficed. There was no need to use such an antiquated method as sending a letter.
It was simply that once this letter was sent, she would owe someone a tremendous favor.
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