Transaction (Seeking Support)

"Classmate Wang Zhihe, what inheritance do you want?"

After Liang Ji chose his inheritance, the homeroom teacher, Teacher Du, asked the second-place finisher, Wang Zhihe.

"Teacher, I want Master Zhang's 'Mud Doll Inheritance'."

Wang Zhihe clearly had a goal in mind and stated it directly.

Master Zhang was also a cultivator who graduated from the Second Middle School. He was famous in the 'Penglai Star Domain' for sculpting puppets from mud and was known as 'Mudman Zhang'.

Teacher Du nodded upon hearing this and said, "Your Swamp Serpentfolk is a perfect match for the 'Mud Doll Inheritance'."

"Classmate Peng Yue, what about you? What inheritance do you want?"

The teacher then looked at Peng Yue, who had taken first place in the assessment, and asked with a smile.

"Teacher, I heard that the school has the first three levels of the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance'?"

Peng Yue didn't immediately state her choice but asked the homeroom teacher.

Teacher Du looked at her and nodded, "Indeed, it does. Did your grandmother tell you?"

Peng Yue nodded, a hint of joy appearing on her face, "I want the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance'."

Teacher Du didn't agree immediately upon hearing this but asked, "Classmate Peng Yue, aren't you planning to follow your grandmother's development path of the 'Ice Soul Serpentfolk'?"

"Yes," Peng Yue nodded.

"Does your grandmother know about this?"

The teacher asked again.

"Grandmother knows, and she supports me following the Nine-tailed Serpent path, which is why she had me enroll in the Second Middle School."

Peng Yue stated directly.

"Alright, I understand." Teacher Du nodded, then shook his head, "However, the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance' is a bit special. Since you only took first place in the first mock exam, the school cannot reward it to you."

Peng Yue's face immediately showed disappointment, and she asked unwillingly, "Then, Teacher, how can I obtain the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance'?"

Teacher Du pondered for a moment, then sent a Spirit Communication, seemingly to discuss with someone, before saying, "How about this, Classmate Peng Yue, if you can achieve a top three rank in the second mock exam, the school will reward you with the first three levels of the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance'."

Peng Yue's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she nodded, "Please rest assured, Teacher and school, I will definitely go all out in the second mock exam and strive for a top three rank."

The teacher nodded and said, "Keep up the good work! The teachers and the school look forward to your performance. However, if you insist on choosing the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance', you won't receive the school's reward this time; it will be accumulated with the rewards from the later second mock exam."

"Of course, I can make the decision. If you fail to achieve a top three rank in the second mock exam and cannot choose the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance', I will allow you to make up for this time's reward and choose an inheritance again."

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Peng Yue did not refuse but bowed respectfully to thank him, her expression very determined.

Liang Ji watched from the side, feeling a bit curious about this 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance' and planning to check for any information later.

After receiving the 'Rune Master Inheritance', Liang Ji didn't leave immediately. He asked the teacher a few more questions about the issues he discovered during the assessment, including an inheritance to strengthen the Retainer's recovery ability.

Homeroom Teacher Du answered them one by one. However, regarding the inheritance for increasing recovery, the teacher slightly shook his head, "Good recovery inheritances are generally Tier 2 inheritances, which can only be cultivated after the Retainer advances to Tier 2."

"Moreover, it is best for a Retainer to cultivate only one bloodline inheritance in each tier to avoid bloodline conflicts, which would be detrimental to the Retainer's development."

"I do not recommend you cultivate a bloodline inheritance that increases recovery for your Retainer at this time."

"Instead, it would be better for you to cultivate as a Rune Master and Alchemist, relying on Rune Artifacts to increase defense and using pills to accelerate the recovery of injuries."

Liang Ji mused, "Alchemist, huh?"

He frowned slightly. He had just obtained the Rune Master inheritance and now had to find a way to plan for an Alchemist inheritance. Although he had received quite a few Spirit Stone rewards from this first mock exam, the cost of cultivating his Retainer's 'Hegemonic Body' was also enormous. He wasn't sure if it would be enough to purchase an Alchemist inheritance.

However, Liang Ji still bowed to thank the teacher, "Thank you, Teacher."

After bidding farewell to the homeroom teacher, Liang Ji left the office and found that Peng Yue and Wang Zhihe, who had left earlier, were still waiting outside.

Seeing him come out, Wang Zhihe first glanced at Peng Yue. Seeing that she didn't react, he smiled and walked over, "Classmate Liang Ji, let's add each other on Spirit Communication. We can keep in touch."

"Sure." Liang Ji nodded and added him on Spirit Communication. Although he was deep in thought and disliked socializing, he wouldn't refuse an offer of goodwill.

After adding each other on Spirit Communication, Wang Zhihe didn't linger. He nodded to Peng Yue and then left.

Liang Ji now looked at Peng Yue. Although he, Peng Yue, and Fang Xiaohan usually stayed close, it was mostly Fang Xiaohan who actively maintained contact.

He and Peng Yue really didn't have much one-on-one interaction or communication. The fact that she was waiting here clearly meant she had something to discuss.

However, before he could ask, Peng Yue stepped forward and asked, "Classmate Liang Ji, can your Retainer's 'Hegemonic Body' truly resist all attribute damage?"

Liang Ji nodded and said, "As long as there are 'Cultivation Method Grounds' for all attributes, my Retainer's 'Hegemonic Body' can temper the ability to resist all attribute damage."

Peng Yue nodded upon hearing this, "Classmate Liang Ji, I want to make a deal with you. I can provide Spirit Stones to fund your Retainer's 'Hegemonic Body' cultivation."

Liang Ji's eyes lit up at this, but he didn't agree immediately. Instead, he asked, "What do I need to give in return?"

"I want you to fully assist me in the second mock exam to win first place in the Ten Schools Joint Examination!"

Peng Yue stated directly.

The second mock exam was different from the first. It focused on practical combat, and not every student was assessed individually.

Liang Ji immediately understood her intention. She was after the first three levels of the 'Nine-tailed Serpent Inheritance' that the teacher had promised.

"Wait, is it just the top three that will do?"

he asked doubtfully.

Peng Yue, however, raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "If we're going to compete, let's aim for first place! I want the school to feel that offering the inheritance of the first three levels of the 'Nine-Tailed Snake' is worth it."

Liang Ji was also slightly surprised to hear this. It was then that he realized that beneath Peng Yue's cool exterior lay a competitive and proud heart.

"Well? Do you agree?"

Seeing that Liang Ji hadn't answered, Peng Yue urged him.

Liang Ji, however, said, "Classmate Peng Yue, you need to understand that funding me to cultivate my retainer, the 'Hegemonic Body,' is not a small sum! Every time a 'Cultivation Ground' is built, it requires the refinement of another Demon Core to grow the Spirit Vein."

"I don't have that many Spirit Stones to buy Demon Cores. If you really want to fund me, you'll have to cover the cost of buying the Demon Cores too."

Peng Yue nodded seriously upon hearing this and said, "I've calculated it. The Demon Cores you refine are ordinary first-tier Spotted Snake Demon Cores, which cost three thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones on the market. And a 'Cultivation Ground' generally costs between three and four thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones."

"I can afford these Spirit Stones!"

Liang Ji couldn't help but look at her in surprise. These 'second-generation stars' from Star Lord families were even wealthier than he had anticipated.

"Since you can afford the Spirit Stones, I have no problem!"

Liang Ji immediately agreed and promised, "As long as the Spirit Stones are in place, I'll do whatever you say in the second mock exam. Even if it means I fail the assessment, I'll absolutely guarantee you take first place!"

If this rich young lady was willing to support him, he, as a man, naturally had to step up.

Although Liang Ji was deep in thought, he was also very responsible.

Furthermore, he had also calculated that even if he achieved a top ten result in the second mock exam, the school's reward would likely be far less than the funding Peng Yue promised.

Why wouldn't he agree to this?

"Good, remember your promise!" Peng Yue's eyes lit up, and she nodded. "I'll bring the Spirit Stones to you tomorrow."

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