Perhaps a Chance to Take a Top Twenty Spot?

Luo Ding looked at Su Ye with a complicated expression, then spoke frankly:

"Su Ye, considering your family circumstances, I had originally wanted to advise you to specialize in the Path of Formations."

"After all, although alchemy is the first choice among all paths, it is also a money-burning profession."

"You have the potential to enter one of the Five Great Top Universities. I don't want alchemy to hold you back and leave you a few points behind those outstanding students in the College Entrance Examination."

"But..."

His tone abruptly shifted, carrying a sigh:

"I saw your performance in class today. You truly possess remarkable talent in alchemy."

"So I won't advise you to switch paths anymore!"

His expression gradually turned serious. "There isn't much Teacher can do for you."

"But if you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me!"

"And if you can obtain a First-grade Alchemist certificate within two months, I can fight for more benefits and treatment from the school for you."

"For example, more alchemy materials and better sales percentages—those can all be negotiated!"

All the teachers knew about Su Ye's family circumstances.

With talent like his, they could indeed discuss special treatment with the school leaders.

Of course, in his heart, Luo Ding already considered it extraordinary if Su Ye could obtain a First-grade Alchemist certificate within two months.

After all, Su Ye's foundation was weak.

To qualify for a First-grade Alchemist certificate, he had to master four different Level One Pills, with a pill formation rate of at least fifty percent. All of that required time and practice.

Although he had refined a First-grade Blood Strengthening Pill in class today, luck had played too great a role in it, and its quality had been slightly flawed. It could only prove that Su Ye possessed the talent!

Su Ye was moved. He bowed in thanks. "Thank you, Teacher Luo!"

Luo Ding nodded in satisfaction. After hesitating for a moment, he still said:

"If you can obtain a Second-grade Alchemist certificate before the College Entrance Examination."

"Then rest assured, Teacher will definitely fight for better benefits for you."

"For instance, you could receive fifty percent of the sales revenue from the pills you refine. Applications for second-grade medicinal ingredients and such would also be easy to discuss."

After refining that First-grade Blood Strengthening Pill, Su Ye had gained some insights of his own.

"I remember that to apply for the First-grade Alchemist certification examination at the Alchemy Association, I first need to pay a registration fee of twenty thousand."

"Right now, I can only be considered the most ordinary kind of First-grade Alchemist, and I haven't mastered many pills that I'm especially skilled at."

"So during this period, I should seize every opportunity to refine pills and build up my alchemy experience."

"Perhaps when my progress reaches around 300, it will be time to head to the Alchemy Association for the examination!"

Yet the school's resources were ultimately limited in the early stages.

It could only provide three sets of ungraded Blood Strengthening Pill ingredients per week, while refining just one First-grade Blood Strengthening Pill had already cost him two sets of ingredients!

"This progress is increasing too slowly!"

"I need to think of something."

Su Ye's thoughts gradually cleared, and he formed a judgment and a plan.

Alchemy was something he was determined to master!

Not only for the College Entrance Examination and admission into a top university.

But also for planning his future path—using alchemy to support martial arts!

It could also earn him a great deal of money and improve his family's circumstances!

After offering a few words of encouragement, Luo Ding had Su Ye leave.

"What a pity... Why isn't Su Ye the child of a great family?"

Watching Su Ye's departing back, Luo Ding could not help but sigh!

With such martial arts talent and Alchemy Talent, if he had resources supporting him, his progress would surely be astonishing. He could become the school's signature student for this year's promotion!

He muttered to himself:

"Even if his Alchemy Talent surpasses Lin Qingyue, Fang Yuan, and the others."

"Resources are still bottlenecking him here. It will be difficult for him to catch up to them! Sigh!"

"Still, he can compete in the alchemy contest at the Four School Joint Event a month from now. Perhaps he has a chance to take a top twenty spot?"

After making an estimate, he felt that if Su Ye put on an astonishing performance, it would also be easier for him to apply for better treatment on Su Ye's behalf.

Lost in thought, Su Ye had barely stepped out of the school gates when his expression froze and his brows rose slightly.

Because ahead of him, a man holding a black umbrella and dressed in an impeccably neat suit was walking toward him.

"Head Steward?"

The man was none other than Su Ying, the Su Family's Head Steward, someone who had once followed his "biological father."

"Young Master..."

"I've said it before. I'm not a member of the Su Family. There's no need to address me that way."

Su Ye frowned slightly and interrupted him flatly.

Su Ying looked awkward, then nodded. "All right! Forgive my presumption... Su Ye."

His expression shifted, carrying a trace of excitement. "I already know about your performance in martial arts, your choice to take alchemy as an elective, and your performance in alchemy."

Though he was busy with affairs and had to handle all manner of matters for the Su Family, he had always kept an eye on Su Ye.

"Your martial arts talent and Alchemy Talent are both exceptional!"

He had wanted to say something more, but seeing Su Ye's calm expression, those words suddenly caught in his throat. He sighed inwardly.

He changed the subject, his expression turning serious:

"But if you want to catch up to the children of those truly top-tier families, talent alone is not enough!"

"Resources are truly important!"

Su Ye said nothing, merely watching Su Ying quietly.

Su Ying continued, "I'm not trying to discourage you."

"Your performance is indeed excellent, but the Foundation that allows great families to stand for centuries and dominate an entire city cannot be underestimated."

"Top martial arts experts and alchemists to guide them, ranked pills eaten like candy, dedicated cultivation planners to map out their training, and any top-tier martial skill they want to choose from..."

"Their cultivation will only become faster and faster in the early stages!"

That was the strength of the children of great families!

He had seen too many commoner Heavenly Chosen crush the children of countless great families in the early stages. But what happened later?

One after another, they were overtaken on a bend, until they could not even see the backs of those great family children.

Just like Wang Jiangu i back then—his Dao Heart shattered outright, and he fell into the Heavenly Demon Cult, transforming into the Blood Butcher!

"This is a bank card with one million. Youn—Su Ye, consider it an investment loan from me. You can repay me in the future."

"And this is a platinum VIP card for the Pill Immortal Pavilion. It grants a twenty percent discount on medicinal ingredients, access to top-tier alchemy rooms, and an additional five percent from pill sales."

"And this is from the Myriad Laws Tower..."

"Enough, Head Steward." Su Ye gently interrupted him. With a soft sigh, his gaze softened somewhat.

"I know you mean well."

Su Ying's eyes flickered.

He knew all too well how many resources someone like Su Ye needed when first starting out in martial arts!

Martial arts was a path of fierce, relentless advancement. The initial start and foundation were far too important!

Many martial arts geniuses lacked resources, and their fighting spirit was gradually worn away. In the end, the first drumbeat stirred them on, the second weakened them, and by the third they were spent!

"But!" Su Ye's gaze suddenly sharpened:

"Head Steward, I will solve these matters myself. I don't need your help. Thank you."

"I still have things to do, so I'll be leaving first!"

With that, he took the initiative to leave!

As for how he would solve it, he already had the beginnings of an idea!

Watching Su Ye's departing back, Su Ying wanted to speak but stopped himself. In the end, his hand trembling, he put the cards back into his clothes and sighed helplessly!

Perhaps after some time, once the Young Master had suffered a few setbacks, he would turn back and come to understand?

Su Ye had not gone far when the sound of hurried footsteps, accompanied by panting, came from behind him:

"Brother Ye, I almost didn't spot you!"

"I finally caught up with you!"

"I've got something to talk to you about!"

It was Zhang Yuan!

Su Ye turned around and looked at the round little fatty, a faint smile flashing through his eyes. "Zhang Yuan, I also have something I want your help with."

He would naturally resolve his own affairs himself!

Why should he accept the Su Family's handouts?

The breakthrough lay with Zhang Yuan!