Third Talent Point Successfully Formed

Another two-day weekend.

With plenty of nutrient solution stocked up, Li Yuan trained diligently over those two days.

He had once thought that living in a remote suburb would bring plenty of inconveniences.

But now, Li Yuan felt that this place suited him quite well.

Once he stepped outside, he could find any secluded spot and begin his cultivation practice.

Li Yuan had also begun using the Sinking Mountain Fist for cultivation practice.

This fist technique was highly effective at tempering the body.

Especially in the step of training strength—how to draw force up from the ground and bring it to the extreme—the Sinking Mountain Fist could provide the answer.

Once a martial artist mastered the Sinking Mountain Fist, they would gain a tremendous advantage when learning weapon techniques.

Their skill in channeling and exerting force would be several times better than that of others.

After two days, he had finished every bottle of nutrient solution he had bought.

Li Yuan felt that his basic strength had reached the limit of the Fourth Grade.

To deal with the upcoming match, he needed to devote more of his attention to martial techniques.

Weapons were forbidden in the school competition.

That meant it would naturally come down to fist techniques. Li Yuan looked over his options and decided he could only use the Collapse Extreme Fist.

He was most familiar with this fist technique.

With the help of the [Enlightenment to Perfection] talent, he had also grasped its most essential principles.

He also needed to spend more effort and fully cultivate a Movement Art.

Li Yuan had studied the Cloud Treading Step for years. Having grasped its deeper essence, after a period of intensified practice, his movement technique would not be inferior to Jin Fan's.

The weekend passed, and it was time for classes again.

Li Yuan arrived at the office early. Compared with last week, his colleagues seemed a little more polite toward him.

They were no longer avoiding him in every possible way like they had last week.

With ten minutes left before he would be late, Teacher Chen Yong finally arrived.

When he saw Li Yuan, he did not avoid him and came straight over.

Teacher Chen Yong wore a much brighter smile today, no longer looking as worried as he had last week.

"Impressive. Getting an A+ rating in the evaluation—no wonder you dared to argue with the principal and the Director.

You're treating me to lunch. I want a big chicken cutlet."

With an A+ rating, his job was basically secure.

No matter how displeased the principal and the others were, it would be difficult for them to fire Li Yuan anytime soon.

As Li Yuan's friend, Chen Yong was genuinely happy for him.

"I can even add a chicken drumstick for you." Li Yuan replied with a smile.

The Open Class results had indeed solved a major problem—a huge headache.

If one had ability, one would earn respect.

The other teachers clearly knew that Li Yuan had offended the school leadership, yet their attitude toward him this week was noticeably less cold.

Still, ability was one thing. Li Yuan's relationship with the school leadership remained poor.

They would probably continue making things difficult for him in the future.

At noon, Li Yuan and Chen Yong went outside the school to eat something nicer.

Chen Yong did not mind being seen with Li Yuan, but Li Yuan was still afraid of dragging him into this.

He still had to compete for the Youth Martial Tournament qualification.

That way, if something happened in the end, Chen Yong would not get caught up in it and find himself in trouble as well.

They left the school through separate exits, then met up again at a casual restaurant on another street.

Though Chen Yong had said Li Yuan was treating him, after ordering, he rushed to pay the bill.

Chen Yong knew that Li Yuan's family circumstances were average. Though he too was a junior teacher, his family was much better off.

Chen Yong could spend every cent he earned.

Unlike Li Yuan, who had to pay rent, think about buying nutrient solution, and save as much as possible.

"Are you really going to participate in this weekend's match?"

After hesitating, Chen Yong still asked the question.

In Chen Yong's view, Li Yuan had received an A+ evaluation for an Open Class, so he should quit while he was ahead.

Even if he remained stuck at the Fourth Grade for the rest of his life, with that level of teaching quality, he could still earn quite a few bonuses.

His living conditions would be much better than before.

Li Yuan understood Chen Yong's thinking. At heart, Chen Yong was worried that Li Yuan would fail to gain anything and end up inviting disaster.

But Li Yuan was determined to obtain this Youth Martial Tournament qualification.

It had originally been an opportunity for experience that belonged to him. Now, it was not certain that he could not win it.

"I still have to give it a try and fight for this opportunity.

If I keep being a pushover, even if I avoid this time, I'll still be bullied in the future.

There are only two Open Classes each semester. How could the bonuses possibly be enough?

Getting an intermediate title and a raise is the proper path.

My parents are getting older and older. I really need to save some money."

Li Yuan did not hide anything from his friend.

Whatever his true thoughts were, he said them plainly.

Chen Yong nodded. He understood Li Yuan's difficulties.

At thirty years old, he could no longer be like before, only needing to worry about feeding himself.

Chen Yong hesitated slightly. There was something he felt he still needed to tell Li Yuan.

"Have you heard anything recently about Jin Fan's background?"

Hearing that, Li Yuan looked somewhat puzzled and shook his head.

"People at school are saying that his mentor is a Grandmaster..." Chen Yong's expression turned serious.

Once a Grandmaster was involved, even a small matter became a major one.

"The news spread from the students. I didn't believe it at first, but I asked someone to look into it over the weekend. It's true.

Offending him might bring trouble..."

As Chen Yong spoke, his gaze toward Li Yuan grew more concerned.

Only now did Li Yuan learn that Jin Fan actually had such a background.

But Li Yuan quickly thought it through.

Why should he fear any retaliation from him?

He had already come to seize Li Yuan's resources. Was Li Yuan still supposed to worry about offending him?

He was already thirty. There would be fewer and fewer opportunities for experience that he could take part in going forward.

Especially opportunities like the Youth Martial Tournament, which could bring substantial benefits, were rarer still.

If he missed this one, he might truly remain trapped at the Fourth Grade for the rest of his life.

"While I still have a bit of fighting spirit left, I have to compete for this Youth Martial Tournament qualification.

As for some Grandmaster, even if I don't offend him, he won't bring me any benefits."

Chen Yong nodded. "I knew you wouldn't give up that easily. But brother, you need to reassess Jin Fan's strength.

He is a disciple trained by a Grandmaster.

That Grandmaster has only four disciples under him..."

The disciples carefully selected by a Grandmaster naturally would not lack talent or potential.

And with such a powerful expert guiding them, what level of strength would they ultimately possess...?

"I understand. Win or lose, I'll at least keep myself safe."

There were two classes that afternoon, and Li Yuan taught them as usual.

For the simpler courses, the gap between Li Yuan's teaching and that of the other teachers was not as great.

But for the students of Class Nine and Class Fourteen, they could still feel the difference.

Since last week, Li Yuan's lessons had become easier to understand.

These courses were not as difficult as the Sinking Mountain Fist. Children with some talent could understand quite a bit just by previewing the material.

But Li Yuan's explanations could still bring them different insights.

Besides picking up the dropped Light Points in Class Nine and Class Fourteen, Li Yuan also casually collected some when passing other classrooms.

On Tuesday afternoon, shortly before getting off work, Li Yuan looked once more at the experience points he had collected.

[Experience Points: 309/300]

The third Talent Point was finally sufficient!

With a thought, he controlled it in his mind. The next moment, small words appeared before his eyes: "Talent Point successfully formed."