Guidance

His first-place ranking in the class was gone, just like that.

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If anyone was to blame, it could only be Qin Yan... His improvement had simply been freakish!

With these results, Qin Yan indisputably received the school's promised "Outstanding Student Scholarship"—50,000 Huaxia Coins in cash and ten bottles of Blood Qi Potion!

Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Yan exchanged all 50,000 in cash for twenty-five bottles of Blood Qi Potion that very day.

Including the ten bottles from the scholarship and the first batch of fifty bottles given by Wan Xueping, the total number of Blood Qi Potions in his possession reached an astonishing eighty-five bottles!

Over the next half month, Qin Yan entered a frenzied training mode.

Thanks to the terrifying absorption efficiency brought by his perfected fifth-level Stance Training, he used up all eighty-five bottles of Blood Qi Potion.

His Blood Qi value soared all the way to an astonishing 83 Cal!

As for that precious Blood Qi Pill, he kept it for the time being in case of emergencies.

As for Martial Arts Skill, he cautiously used only 2 Skill Points, raising his spear technique proficiency from 21% to 25%.

His estimated score was around 88 points.

It showed improvement without being too shocking.

Once the half-month deadline arrived, Qin Yan was invited to the principal's office again that evening.

Soon afterward, Wan Xueping's uncontrollable, hearty laughter rang out from inside the office!

When Qin Yan emerged from the office, he was once again holding a heavy silver-gray metal box.

Inside were fifty brand-new bottles of Blood Qi Potion and one Blood Qi Pill.

Another 200,000 Huaxia Coins' worth of resources!

Director Wan had demonstrated through his actions both his satisfaction and his determination to keep investing.

The next day, as Qin Yan returned to the classroom, Lin Yang furtively approached him and said, "Qin Yan, when did you get to know Zhao Bin?"

"Zhao Bin? The top student in the whole school?"

Qin Yan was baffled. "I don't know him."

"Then that's strange."

Lin Yang scratched his head. "He specifically asked me to pass along a message just now. He said he was inviting you to meet him in the cafeteria after school tonight."

Zhao Bin was inviting me?

Qin Yan was even more confused. The two had never crossed paths. What could he possibly want from me?

A hint of worry appeared on Lin Yang's face. "That guy has quite the background. I heard his uncle is... our Principal Wu.

You were so high-profile in the last Monthly Exam that you directly surpassed everyone in the Elite Class.

Could he be jealous and looking to cause you trouble?"

His uncle was the principal?

Qin Yan suddenly recalled that when he had left the office last night, Principal Wu Ming seemed to have casually mentioned, "Qin Yan, if you have time, could you give my useless nephew some guidance with his Stance Training?

His family is fairly well-off, so they definitely won't make you work for nothing..."

At the time, Qin Yan had not paid much attention to it, thinking the principal was merely joking.

Now that he thought about it, so this was what he had been waiting for.

"Haha, I see."

Qin Yan smiled and patted Lin Yang on the shoulder. "Don't worry, it's nothing.

I probably know why he wants to see me."

That evening, Qin Yan and Lin Yang entered the cafeteria together.

Although Qin Yan repeatedly insisted that it was nothing, Lin Yang was still worried and insisted on coming along.

Qin Yan had no choice but to let him follow.

Zhao Bin was waiting at the cafeteria entrance. The moment Qin Yan entered, he took the initiative to walk over.

As for Lin Yang standing beside him, Zhao Bin was unfamiliar with him.

They had only met a few times. It was only because Lin Yang happened to know Qin Yan that Zhao Bin had asked him to pass along the message.

"Hello, Qin Yan." Zhao Bin greeted him with a smile.

His uncle had already told him that Qin Yan's Blood Qi had surpassed 80 Cal.

His overall results now ranked first in the entire school, and he had even earned Director Wan's highest regard.

He must never, under any circumstances, offend him.

Of course, that wasn't the key point.

The key was that his uncle had told him Qin Yan's Stance Training had broken through to the fifth level!

Qin Yan hadn't expected the school's apparent number one student to be so humble.

He returned the greeting amicably.

"Let's talk in the cafeteria. There's something I'd like to ask you about."

"Alright."

The two walked side by side toward the cafeteria.

Leaving Lin Yang standing there alone in a daze.

They had clearly said they didn't know each other, so why did they seem so familiar? He had somehow become the third wheel instead.

"Wait for me!"

Lin Yang hurried after them.

At this hour, there weren't many people in the cafeteria.

The three of them carried their meals and sat in a corner.

"Qin Yan, you should have guessed why I came looking for you, right?"

"I have a rough idea."

"I'd like to ask you to guide my Stance Training. Of course, I won't ask you to do it for free.

For one month, I can pay you a tutoring fee of 20,000."

"Alright."

"As for the place for the lessons..."

The two quickly settled several more details, and the conversation ended efficiently.

Beside them, Lin Yang was completely lost and fell silent again.

Twenty thousand? A tutoring fee?

There was too much information in their conversation for him to process at once.

But he vaguely grasped the key point—Qin Yan's Stance Training was probably far beyond what he had imagined, to the point that Zhao Bin was willing to pay a huge sum for his guidance!

After the meal, Zhao Bin left first.

Having held it in for so long, Lin Yang finally voiced the question in his heart. "Qin Yan, what level has your Stance Training reached?"

"The fifth level."

Qin Yan chose to tell Lin Yang the truth.

Lin Yang had accompanied him to meet Zhao Bin today. Although he hadn't been of any practical help, his intentions had been good. He had wanted to help him.

Besides, after spending this time together, Qin Yan had come to recognize Lin Yang as a friend.

"The fifth level!"

"Qin Yan, you freak! No wonder Zhao Bin came to ask you to guide him.

If I had the money, I'd pay you to teach me too."

Qin Yan smiled. "Wouldn't paying money make our relationship distant?"

Lin Yang froze, then quickly understood.

His voice trembled with excitement. "Y-you mean... you're willing... to guide me?"

"Mhm." Qin Yan nodded.

Lin Yang had a very solid foundation and was already close to Jianghai Martial University's admission threshold.

If his Stance Training improved, getting into Jianghai Martial University would practically be a sure thing.

He didn't mind lending a friend a hand.

"Qin Yan! Thank you so much!"

Lin Yang was so excited he nearly jumped up. He pounded his chest hard. "We'll both get into Jianghai Martial University in the future!

At martial university, if anyone dares bully you, I'll be the first to rush in and get revenge for you!"

"Alright."

Qin Yan wore a strange expression. "But remember to keep today's matter secret for me."

"No problem."

The next day, after a full day of studying and training, Qin Yan saw Zhao Bin waiting as promised at the school gate.

"Come on, Qin Yan. I'll take you somewhere."

Zhao Bin opened the door of a black sedan beside them. A well-dressed middle-aged butler stood by the car and bowed slightly.

Qin Yan got into the car, and it drove smoothly away from the school.