Jing Zhi's Dowry

"Mingyuan, Aunt has something to tell you..."

For some reason, Jing's Mother Cui Shi suddenly started talking about the family's past.

Back then, Jing's Father didn't have much family property and hadn't studied much, but he really wanted to take a gamble on his future. So he signed an agreement with the Military early on. After being trained by the Military and passing the qualifications, he had to go to the Void Battlefield.

Although the battlefield is more dangerous, it also has its benefits. Not only can you get Earth Luck Points by killing Alien Races, which can be used to exchange for secret knowledge that is forbidden to circulate outside, but also, during your time in the army, you get a free Academy spot.

Moreover, this spot is free for one year for every year of service.

As for the price of this spot...

As far as Lu Mingyuan knows, the tuition for a primary Academy is around five hundred Earth Luck Points. Converted into silver, depending on the market, it's roughly between seven hundred fifty and one thousand taels.

In other words, if calculated according to the prices of his Previous Life, the tuition for attending an Academy would be about seventy-five thousand to one hundred thousand taels per year.

Actually, this price is both expensive and not expensive.

If you really think about it, the Academy is worth the price.

In the Academy, you not only learn the analysis of some Classic masterpieces, but also the basic knowledge of Supernatural Power construction.

Take Lu Mingyuan for example. Don't think that he created two Supernatural Powers in just under a month and think that creating Supernatural Powers is easy.

In fact, it's because he had already learned the relevant knowledge in the Academy that he was able to do it so smoothly.

If he didn't have this knowledge, he would have to spend hundreds of millions to brute force it.

But where would the average Human get hundreds of millions? Being able to get a few hundred or a thousand would be good enough.

Looking at it this way, the Academy not only teaches the Fa Men to quickly improve strength, but also gives students a chance to create wealth, a Dao to climb the class ladder.

Therefore, any parents with a little ability will send their children to the Academy to study.

And those from poorer families can only go to Private School.

It's not okay not to study. At least you have to be able to read, otherwise you will be caught and forced to learn to read. After learning, you will be forced to work, or even serve in the military.

Therefore, the Literacy rate in this world far exceeds that of his Previous Life, and is almost close to one hundred percent.

According to Lu Mingyuan's understanding, if you are illiterate, then your Talent level is far below the average. The Earth luck that the Country collects from you is greatly reduced. At this time, who else would they target if not you?

Whether you become a talent or not is not important, just don't lower the average level.

On the other side, Jing's Mother's tone seemed a little low, "Back then, the family was poor and couldn't afford the Academy tuition, so that free spot was given to Jing Zhi's Elder Brother Jing Yao."

"As for Xiao Zhi and Xiao Yue, they first studied in Private School for a few years, and then followed behind you to study..."

Faced with the helplessness revealed by Jing's Mother, Lu Mingyuan could only remain silent. His own Academy spot was also exchanged for his Father's life.

Otherwise, he might have been like those children in Osmanthus Lane, not knowing when he would meet an unreliable Sir like him.

The Jing Family's situation is already considered good, they could still enter the Academy.

In fact, most Humans neither have the courage of Jing's Father to Join the army, nor the ability to make money. They can only send their children to Private School, and then the children inherit their Father's business, generation after generation.

Occasionally, a genius appears in the family, or they have an extraordinary encounter, then they can break this cycle.

This is reality.

Jing's Mother continued to recount, "A few years ago, we finally made it. Your Uncle Jing also retired and learned to be a Chef. We slowly started from a small stall, until now, we have managed to build this Jing Family Restaurant."

Hearing this, Lu Mingyuan remembered the scene when Aunt Jing was selling tofu on the street while taking care of the two little girls Jing Zhi and Jing Yue.

These two little girls came out to make a living early on.

"But your Uncle Jing and I always have a regret, that is, we didn't let them Sisters go to the Academy to study, which delayed them for a lifetime."

"Fortunately, Mingyuan, you taught these two Girl well. Xiao Zhi can already teach."

Speaking of this, Jing's Mother looked at Lu Mingyuan with gratitude in her eyes.

She really didn't expect that Lu Mingyuan, who was not very old at the time, could actually teach her two Girl. Now, one has learned to teach, and the other has completed her studies early.

To this, Lu Mingyuan smiled and repeatedly said it wasn't necessary, saying that the two Humans learned well.

In fact, he didn't expect that his teaching method of fishing for three days and drying nets for two days could actually teach the two Humans.

Could it be that he is a 'Famous teacher'?

"I remember two years ago, when the family was a little richer, your Uncle Jing thought about sending Xiao Zhi to the Academy to study for two years. Although it was already late, and it was unlikely that she would learn too much, it was always good to learn a little.

However, Xiao Zhi directly refused at the time.

She said she would save it as a Dowry, to be used by you to create Supernatural Power."

Hearing this, Lu Mingyuan looked at Jing Zhi next to him in disbelief. Why is this Girl so silly?

If it were Lu Mingyuan, he would definitely not have made this choice. He would definitely go to the Academy. Although it was unlikely that he would be able to keep up with other Humans, it was always good to make up for a little. He had to take a gamble.

What if he succeeded?

He would not put his future on other Humans, even if the other party was his future other half.

That wouldn't work either.

"A Zhi, why have you never told me about these things?"

Faced with Lu Mingyuan's question, Jing Zhi first smiled indifferently, and then looked at Lu Mingyuan steadily with those affectionate Eyes, "I feel that it doesn't matter whether I say it or not. Anyway, I believe you."

This girl, who did she learn that from? It's really unbearable.

Besides, he thought, who gives a dowry right after an engagement? Aren't they afraid of losing everything?

Turns out it was all A Zhi's idea. This is truly deep love!

Thinking of this, Lu Mingyuan shook his head inwardly. It seems he'll be completely under her thumb for the rest of his life. Fortunately, he has no thoughts of cheating. Otherwise, the guilt would have exploded long ago.

"Don't worry. I won't let you down."

Then, facing Mother Jing, he said firmly, "Please rest assured, Aunt. I will definitely get along well with A Zhi in the future and will never let her down. You don't need to worry."

Lu Mingyuan knew why Aunt Jing was saying all this today. She was afraid he would abandon her after getting what he wanted, or that he wouldn't cherish Jing Zhi once he got Luck Points.

Lu Mingyuan certainly didn't mean that. He's not that kind of human.

But to reassure her, he could only make a promise.

Sure enough, with the misunderstanding gone, the atmosphere became even better. Or rather, it finally felt like a family.

"What are you chatting about? So happy."

In the living room, everyone was chatting happily when Jing Yue suddenly popped out.

This little girl was hopping and skipping as she walked, her two pigtails swinging back and forth, extremely cute.

Seeing the people in the living room clearly, the little girl smiled charmingly, "Brother Mingyuan is here, and he brought me snacks."

She didn't stand on ceremony, grabbing a sand pear and eating it with a 'kacha kacha' sound.

Mother Jing's face darkened, "You girl, all you know is eating, eating, eating. Is your homework done?"

"Done!"

Jing Yue replied vaguely, taking a break from her gluttonous undertaking.

It seems that in her eyes, filling her stomach is the most important thing in the world. Everything else can wait.

Mother Jing was rendered speechless by this girl. Fortunately, everyone in the room was family, or she wouldn't have let the little girl run wild.

Actually, Lu Mingyuan didn't mind Jing Yue's behavior too much. She's always like this in front of him.

But isn't that what makes it feel real and intimate?

Thinking of the homework Aunt Jing just asked about, Lu Mingyuan asked, "Xiao Yue, were you solving problems in the Illusion Realm?"

"Mmm mmm mmm!"

Hearing that she wasn't being scolded, Jing Yue nodded her little head frantically, but then she complained, "Brother Mingyuan, you don't know, my head was spinning when I came out just now."

"Head spinning?"

Hearing this, Lu Mingyuan wondered, Could it be oxygen deprivation?

"Yes, and these past few nights, I've been dreaming about solving problems. It's terrifying.

To be honest, I'm about to throw up whenever I hear 'Now there are beasts'."

"That serious?"

Everyone in the living room was stunned. Shouldn't be?

Lu Mingyuan didn't think Jing Yue was lying, because he had heard in his previous life that some people throw up from doing too many practice problems. It's no wonder if you keep doing the same type of problem.

If solving problems didn't improve talent, it would be hard for anyone to persevere.

"Xiao Yue, how long do you go into the Illusion Realm each day now?"

"One hour, about ten minutes each time, for a total of six times."

"One hour? So the Illusion Realm time is ten hours? That's still normal, right?"

After thinking for a moment, Lu Mingyuan said, "Then how about I talk to Uncle and let you rest for a few days? It's said that this Supernatural Power only takes effect for a month or two, so you really don't need to rush."

"Really?"

Hearing that she could rest for a few days, Jing Yue widened her eyes, looking at Lu Mingyuan with hope. Could it be that her brother-in-law really intends to rescue her from the sea of suffering?

In fact, she had complained to her father several times, but it was useless. But if her brother-in-law said it, her father would definitely listen.

So, she had to confirm if what her brother-in-law was saying was true.

"Of course it's true. You're only sixteen years old, still a minor, and still growing. You can't overwork your brain, or you'll have problems.

How about we reduce it to half from now on?"

In fact, in Lu Mingyuan's opinion, two or three hours of full-force practice problems a day is already enough.

He remembered that in his previous life, during junior and high school, although he studied for about ten hours a day, after deducting rest time and daydreaming time, he only spent about two or three hours a day seriously studying.

So, he thought two or three hours was reasonable.

However, Jing Father would obviously not agree to such a short time, so he extended it appropriately, to a maximum of five hours, no more.

On the other side, Mother Jing hurriedly asked, "Mingyuan, will overworking the brain really damage it?"

For Mother Jing, learning and improving strength are not as important as her child's health.

Hearing this, Lu Mingyuan nodded seriously, "Really! And the amount of time spent studying at full strength shouldn't be too long either, half an hour to an hour is enough."

Lu Mingyuan had tried this before. He once spent nearly two hours thinking with all his might in the Illusion Realm, and when he came out, everything went black and he almost passed out.

So, although he didn't know if brain science was still useful in this life, the brain really shouldn't be overused for long periods of time; it needs to rest appropriately.

Mother Jing pondered for a moment upon hearing this, "Is that so? Then I'll mention it to Uncle Jing later. I'll have him reduce that girl's study time a bit, so our Yue'er doesn't get too tired."

"Really?"

As soon as Mother Jing finished speaking, the little girl jumped happily to her mother's side, and then kissed her mother's cheek. "Thank you, Mother. You're the best."

"Thank you too, Brother Mingyuan."

Around noon, when Father Jing returned, Lu Mingyuan took the five thousand points of Earth Luck and returned home with Jing Zhi.

Next, he would be very busy.

After this Supernatural Power was created, he still had to think about how to promote it, how to join Agrarianism, and then there was the problem with 'Anonymous' that needed to be resolved.

As for Jing Zhi, she still had to teach her students.

When the two of them went out today, they entrusted the students to a cousin-in-law next door to help take care of them, but they were still worried, so they rushed back, not even bothering to stay for the meal that his mother-in-law had prepared.

After returning, Jing Zhi went straight to teaching, while Lu Mingyuan continued to sit on the wicker chair in the yard, resting with his eyes closed.

Inside his Soul Space, the bright yellow light ball appeared again, and it was much larger than when it first appeared.

This was the five thousand points of Earth Luck.

However, when the Supernatural Power was formed later, Lu Mingyuan didn't plan to use it, and he certainly wouldn't use his pitiful amount of Human Luck.

He couldn't bear to use Human Luck.

As for Earth Luck, he would save it for later, in case he needed it someday. But he had to be careful when using it, so as not to expose himself.

After a moment, Lu Mingyuan directly transferred seven thousand Luck Points from his Heavenly Dao Virtual Net balance into the Supernatural Power Stone, and soon, the Supernatural Power was completely formed.

At this time, another Supernatural Power of almost the same style appeared next to his transparent phantom.

The difference was that various tool phantoms flashed from time to time on the surface of the newly appeared Supernatural Power phantom.

There were plows, hoes, mattocks, shovels, sickles...

Anyone who saw this situation would know that this was an authentic Agrarianism Supernatural Power.

And it was so authentic that it couldn't be more authentic.