Source Power Essence Pill (Third Update: Seeking Monthly Votes and Follow-ups)

Source Power Essence Pill (Third Update: Seeking Monthly Votes and Follow-ups)

Based on the information Li Yuan had provided about himself, the intelligent system used its vast database to produce an extremely detailed cultivation plan.

It was also highly targeted.

Moreover, every item in the plan came with an exceptionally thorough explanation of the reasoning behind it.

After reading through it all.

Even Li Yuan had to admit that the intelligent system's analysis made a great deal of sense.

"AI intelligence built on big data truly is extraordinary." Li Yuan sighed inwardly.

The only problem was that this plan burned money like tinder.

"If I follow the intelligent system's complete plan, I'll have to spend around 400,000 Blue Star Coins or points every month." After adding it all up, Li Yuan's scalp tingled. "That's nearly 5 million a year."

How much Blue Star Coin and points had the Martial Hall given him in total?

Only 3 million a year.

Only at this moment did Li Yuan truly understand what his uncle, Li Changzhou, had said.

A full-time martial path?

No money? What martial arts could you possibly train in?

To become a powerful martial artist, you had to smash your way there with money.

"I haven't even become a First Order martial artist yet. Once I do, the expenses will only grow." Li Yuan shook his head slightly.

Of course, Li Yuan also knew that the cultivation plan offered by the intelligent system belonged to the highest tier.

It could assist the improvement of physical fitness, Martial Arts Technique, and spiritual power with maximum efficiency.

With all three aspects improving together, his hope of becoming a Source Martialist in the future would greatly increase.

The only issue was the expense.

Even a wealthy family like Wan Xiao's probably only dared to go this far during the final sprint of senior year.

"Lin Lanyue's family background seems even better than Wan Xiao's. Perhaps her cultivation resources are at this level." Li Yuan sighed inwardly. "No wonder her progress has far surpassed that of the other students."

Decent talent, hard work, and the support of resources.

How could ordinary people compare with Lin Lanyue?

"My advantage lies in the Mind Divine Palace." Li Yuan pondered. "With the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra, I can not only rapidly increase my spiritual power, but also enter deep sleep, erase all fatigue, and match the finest physical therapy."

The Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra deserved immense credit for how quickly Li Yuan's physical fitness had improved.

"Therefore, Spirit-Nourishing Potions, top-tier physical therapy, and such... I can give all of those up." Li Yuan made his decision.

If he bought and used them, his training efficiency might be even higher.

But who told Li Yuan to be poor?

"When you're poor, you have to choose the most cost-effective approach."

Li Yuan's gaze swept over the other items. "That means there are three main expenses in points. First, improving physical fitness: Basic Blood-Qi Potions and Source Power Essence Pills."

"Another is deep medicinal baths."

"Then there's practical sparring, with a Level 15 martial artist as a combat training partner twice a week, costing 20,000 Blue Star Coins per week." Li Yuan mused inwardly.

Adding all of that together.

It would cost around 240,000 Blue Star Coins or points per month.

That way, by the college entrance examination next June, he would spend around 2 million Blue Star Coins or points in total.

"The Martial Hall's next grant won't come until next October." Li Yuan thought. "Besides, I need to save up some points for after I become a First Order martial artist."

Once he entered university, the school would also have plenty of cultivation resources, but that was still pie in the sky!

Li Yuan had to plan things out himself.

"As for cultivation credits, spear technique, movement technique, guidance from famous teachers, and so on, I'll ask Teacher Xu after I return to school." Li Yuan made up his mind.

Time slipped away second by second.

Suddenly, Li Yuan received two bank notifications, which appeared directly on the Virtual Network.

"Your account ending in 1486 has received 1,000,000.00 Blue Star Coins..."

"Your account ending in 1486 has received 1,200,000.00 Blue Star Coins..."

Two deposit notifications.

"Hm? Two payments. One should be Hall Master Wan's gift, and the other should be the Martial Hall's contract reward." Li Yuan was somewhat puzzled. "But why is the contract reward 1.2 million Blue Star Coins?"

"Could it be that they still need to send me another 300,000 Blue Star Coins later?"

Li Yuan was just about to ask Xiaoyu.

"Master, the Martial Hall's cash reward for this year has been deposited. According to the contract, all contract rewards for the 2042–2043 year have now been paid in full," Xiaoyu proactively said.

"Why is the cash contract reward short by 300,000?" Li Yuan could not help asking.

"Taxes, of course!"

"Contract rewards from the Martial Hall are paid through official accounts and are regulated by the state, so taxes must be withheld. The Martial Hall has already paid them on your behalf. Master, you can check it in the Virtual Tax Space." Xiaoyu immediately explained. "Normally, for this kind of large income, the portion exceeding 1 million is subject to a maximum personal income tax of 50%."

"However, contract rewards count as specially authorized income and receive a tax reduction from the state, so only 20% is withheld."

"A reminder, Master: you must not evade taxes or underreport them. Once discovered, the fine starts at ten times the amount."

Xiaoyu said with a giggle, "But don't worry, Master. The other 1 million Blue Star Coins is a private gift, so no tax needs to be paid."

"As for points and cultivation credits, they are distributed internally by the Martial Hall and counted as Martial Hall expenses... the Martial Hall will calculate and pay the taxes uniformly, so Master does not need to pay them yourself."

Li Yuan was already numb from hearing it all.

Taxes?

300,000 Blue Star Coins? Just like that, gone? Li Yuan felt a sharp ache in his heart.

After a long silence.

"That's right, taxes should be paid." Li Yuan comforted himself inwardly. "The war with the Star Realm, all kinds of infrastructure, education, people's livelihoods... the country needs money for all of it. Paying taxes is the duty every citizen ought to fulfill."

Since childhood, Li Yuan had received similar education.

In the past, he had merely shouted slogans. This time, he finally felt it firsthand.

"For cultivation, I should use points whenever possible."

"Cash still has broader uses, after all." Li Yuan thought, and a trace of anticipation rose within him. "Besides, it's time to give some cash to Auntie."

Hadn't he worked so hard all this time for this very day?

Easing his family's financial burden had always been one of Li Yuan's driving motivations.

Li Yuan did not stay at Starfire Martial Hall for long. By a little after four in the afternoon, he had already returned to school.

He found Xu Bo in his office.

"You're back so soon?" Xu Bo was somewhat surprised and smiled. "How was it?"

"The Martial Hall is very good." Li Yuan spoke sincerely.

"The Martial Hall's cultivation conditions have always been top-notch." Xu Bo smiled. "You came back to find me so quickly, so you must have something to discuss."

"Yes."

"I'd like to ask for your guidance, Teacher." Li Yuan respectfully gave Teacher Xu a rough account of the cultivation plan made by the intelligent system.

"The cultivation plan the intelligent AI made for you is already very comprehensive, but all of it costs a great deal of money. Since you don't have enough wealth, you need to choose the most cost-effective items." Xu Bo said, "I'll only mention two points."

"Please speak, Teacher." Li Yuan listened attentively.

"First, try your best to switch to Basic Source Power Essence Pills." Xu Bo said solemnly.

"The cultivation plan says to take one per month, but in reality, it's best to judge based on what your body can withstand... If your body can handle it, taking two per month would be best."

"Basic Source Power Essence Pills are expensive. One costs 100,000 Blue Star Coins." Xu Bo looked at Li Yuan. "But their effects are also excellent."

"You haven't awakened Martial Arts Spirituality, so you can't cultivate an Advanced Cultivation Method. Taking Source Power Essence Pills can greatly make up for this weakness of yours."

"Your physical talent is already outstanding."

"If the results are good enough."

"By the time of the college entrance examination, there is hope that your physical fitness can reach Level 8.5 or even Level 9.0, surpassing Lin Lanyue." Xu Bo said solemnly.

Li Yuan's eyes flickered, and his heart stirred.

Yet he also felt another wave of pressure.

He had clearly become a millionaire, so why did he feel even poorer?

(End of Chapter)