Qingyue, Are You Feeling Unwell?

Though it was said that only the top ten from the placement test would be selected, and there was no difference in the rewards for those ten.

In literature, there was no first; in martial arts, no second!

Every specific score would naturally be secretly compared by those with nothing better to do, then spread around as bragging material.

What was more, this year's cohort was "explosively sensational."

Su Ye had performed astonishingly in all three assessments, practically setting new records in each!

Punching power!

Breathing Technique!

Martial skills!

Every single one had been utterly stunning. Once the news spread, it shocked everyone, and countless students thought it was a joke.

After all, this year had the Lin Family's Young Miss and the Ye Family's Young Miss—Heavenly Favored Children with deep backgrounds.

Who could possibly surpass them?

Yet someone really had!

Just thinking about it was enough to make one's blood boil with excitement!

Commoners could rise against the odds too; they could catch up to the children of those great families!

"Brother Ye, you were fucking incredible this time!"

"But..."

Seeing Zhang Yuan hesitate, Su Ye said, "With the relationship between us, just say whatever you need to say."

Zhang Yuan hesitated for a moment before saying:

"Brother Ye, have you heard of Po Jun, a bishop of the Heavenly Demon Cult?"

Su Ye frowned, then nodded slightly before shaking his head. "I know of the Heavenly Demon Cult, but the name Po Jun is somewhat unfamiliar."

He naturally knew of the Heavenly Demon Cult's notorious evil reputation.

They transplanted demon bodies, actively fused themselves with demon power, and some even willingly transformed humans into demons, fanatically believing that this was humanity's proper path of evolution.

It could practically be called the foremost "evil" cult.

But to the former Su Ye, its upper ranks had been far too distant. Even if he had occasionally heard of them, he had never paid much attention.

"The Heavenly Demon Cult's upper hierarchy mainly consists of the Four Great Sect Masters and the Sixteen Bishops."

"Po Jun is one of those bishops. Her temperament is impossible to predict. I heard she most enjoys targeting geniuses, especially humiliating and breaking their spirits. Her methods are cruel."

"Brother Ye..."

Su Ye immediately understood. He smiled. "It's fine. You don't need to worry too much."

"If the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up."

Of course, his heart also turned slightly solemn, and he made a mental note of it.

"Exactly, I was just mentioning it casually."

"Besides, aren't there monsters like Su Ling and Luo Ting? If she makes a move, she'll go after those few first!"

Zhang Yuan nodded repeatedly.

"Brother Ye, I need to head home. See you later—I'm off."

After parting ways with Su Ye, Zhang Yuan immediately called his father.

"Dad, my brother is fucking amazing!"

After listening to Zhang Yuan excitedly ramble on, his father Zhang Jing's steady voice came through.

"I didn't expect such a genius to appear in your class."

"To overpower both the Lin Family and the Ye Family is indeed impressive. His talent deserves praise."

"Zhang Yuan, if a genius like this can develop smoothly, his future prospects will be limitless. You should make a point of befriending him."

"Didn't you say last time that he lacked Qi Recovery Pills? Send him ten."

Those words made Zhang Yuan's entire body tremble.

Ten Qi Recovery Pills—that was worth nearly tens of thousands!

His dad was being far too generous!

"You already have this connection with him. That in itself is fate."

"With this support, once he achieves something in the future, it will benefit you too."

"Of course, tell him they're from me. Don't let it sour your friendship."

Zhang Jing looked far ahead and smiled faintly.

A Heavenly Favored Child like this might very likely be overtaken around the bend in the future by someone like Lin Qingyue or Ye Xingli, who had both background and exceptional talent.

But he was undoubtedly material for one of the Five Top Academies.

His future would not be poor!

Zhang Yuan jolted and nodded. "Dad, I understand!"

Lin Qingyue climbed into the ostentatious Rolls-Royce Phantom with a dark expression and returned to the Lin Family.

"Qingyue, what's wrong?"

"Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

Seeing his daughter's unpleasant expression, Lin Qingyue's father, Lin Yue, asked with concern.

"Dad, I'm fine."

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Qingyue shook her head, finding it difficult to speak.

Seeing this, Lin Yue did not press further. Instead, he asked:

"Have you announced the matter of the Four School Grand Competition yet?"

"I've already heard some rumors. This time, a military big shot is taking the lead and paying close attention to it."

"If you can achieve a good ranking in this competition, you may gain unexpected rewards."

"You went for the placement test today, didn't you? Were there any promising talents among your cohort? There shouldn't be anyone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you, right?"

Those words instantly made Lin Qingyue's fists clench tightly, her emotions surging.

How could Lin Yue not understand his daughter?

Only after he questioned her repeatedly did Lin Qingyue reluctantly tell him about Su Ye.

"He broke three Shenyun First High School records in a row?"

Lin Yue fell silent for a moment, his eyes flickering.

"Should I say it's no wonder he's that man's son..."

He could not help recalling how astonishing Su Ye's father had been in his youth twenty years ago!

However, seeing Lin Qingyue's expression grow increasingly ugly, he patted her shoulder and smiled faintly.

"Qingyue, even if he has some talent, it's useless."

"In martial arts cultivation, resources are the one thing that cannot be lacking!"

"Even if he leads for a while, it won't be long before you overtake him around the bend, leaving him farther and farther behind until he cannot even see your back!"

Su Ye's performance had indeed been astonishing.

But looking across the entire country, there were far too many who were more astonishing than Su Ye after just one month of martial arts cultivation!

In the end, how many commoners could truly grow strong?

"Besides, your fiancé Su Ling is far more outstanding than him." Lin Yue consoled her, before his expression abruptly shook with emotion.

"An Innate True Bone is simply too domineering!"

"I don't know how far Su Ling's Martial Bone has progressed now, but he has at least twenty bones or more!"

"What does Su Ye have to compare with him?"

Even Lin Qingyue was startled by those words, then became invigorated!

That was right!

Her past decision to break off the engagement and marry another had not been wrong in the slightest!

She had chosen the right man!

If Lin Qingyue was to marry, she had to marry a true peerless Heavenly Chosen!

In terms of talent, how could Su Ye compare to Su Ling?

In terms of background, Su Ye was now nothing more than an Abandoned Son of the Su Family, while Su Ling was in the ascendant and was already being raised as the Su Family's heir!

Thinking this, her expression improved greatly.

Su Ye? By then, he would be so miserable that he would not even be qualified to lick her feet!

They were not people from the same world at all!

"Besides, after your classes are assigned, you should begin your 'electives.'"

"Among Alchemy, Artifacts, Formations, and Talismans, you must choose at least one of the four major electives."

"But no matter which one it is, with those meager school resources, what level could he possibly reach? Yet you, Qingyue, have the Lin Family backing you."

"Within a month, you may be able to earn a Level 1 Alchemist Certificate."

Hearing this, Lin Qingyue became even more confident. "Dad, I understand!"

Click!

Su Ye pulled back his key and pushed open the front door.

He saw his mother, Wang Yuerong, making soup and cooking. His gaze swept over the white hair that had already claimed a third of her head, and something flickered in his eyes before he smiled.

"Mom, I'm back."

"I got into the Key Class."

"I made the top ten in the placement test and received thirty thousand in student aid. It should be transferred into your bank account soon."