An Opportunity to Make Big Money Has Arrived

Lu Chong ultimately chose two Martial Skills: Cloud Piercing Finger and Mountain Leaning Back.

The reason was simple—these two skills had almost no overlap with his existing ones and could shore up his weaknesses.

Cloud Piercing Finger focused entirely on the fingers, emphasizing concealment and piercing power.

Mountain Leaning Back, on the other hand, was a close-quarters technique that used elbows, shoulders, back, and knees to deliver force up close, blending hardness with softness.

The Head Teacher was efficient too. After having Lu Chong wait in the office for half an hour, he brought over the Inheritance Jade Slips and had him receive them on the spot.

Ding!

As Lu Chong absorbed the two jade slips, a prompt sounded in his mind—

"Cloud Piercing Finger arrives as a newcomer, entering at the basic level to greet its master."

"Mountain Leaning Back refuses to fall behind, entering directly at the basic level."

Lu Chong thought to himself, As expected. Both Cloud Piercing Finger and Mountain Leaning Back had entered at the basic level right away. Only the Golden Cicada Robe he'd gotten from the Old Principal showed no progress.

After receiving the inheritance earlier, there had been no prompt either, making Lu Chong briefly wonder if his cheat had stopped working.

Looks like Body-Refining Martial Arts really do need special medicinal liquids or Nutrients to make progress, Lu Chong mused.

Just like cultivation level, it wasn't just about comprehension—it also required external support.

Anyway, knowing that his cheat hadn't crashed or gone on strike was a good thing.

"Lu Chong, remember your promise. Don't get greedy."

Seeing Lu Chong's delight, the Head Teacher couldn't help but remind him again with some concern.

"Got it. Thanks, Teacher. Should I head to class now?" Lu Chong thanked him sincerely.

He knew the Head Teacher wasn't being stingy—he genuinely had Lu Chong's best interests at heart.

"Wait, there's one more thing I need to tell you." Wang Tong stopped Lu Chong.

"Please go ahead, Teacher." Lu Chong straightened up and looked at the Head Teacher.

"Twenty-one days from now is the last Practical Simulation Exam before the College Entrance Exam. You should prepare well."

Wang Tong said seriously, "The school has made a big decision this time, setting aside a large Education Fund to reward top performers in the simulation exam."

"First place gets a Nutrient worth three hundred thousand. Other top-ranking students will also receive corresponding rewards."

Lu Chong's eyes lit up. The school was really splurging this time.

"Yeah, although First High School is a key school in Guanyun City, it doesn't rank in the top ten across the entire Hedong Base Province."

"So, not just the school, but the Department of Education is also throwing its full support behind getting First High School rated as a provincial key school, to prevent talent drain from the city," Wang Tong explained.

"Understood, Teacher. I'll do my best." Lu Chong was suddenly full of drive. After all, that reward was way too tempting—he wasn't some rich kid.

"Also," Wang Tong continued, "every year after the simulation exam, the school selects thirty top students to join the Pre-Exam Special Training Camp organized by the Department of Education."

"It lasts a month, and it's a rare opportunity for you. Don't slack off, and don't let the key class students take all the spots."

"Alright, Teacher, I'll give it my all." Lu Chong put on a confident look.

"Go on. Come find me after school to practice Wind Splitting Leg." Seeing that Lu Chong had taken it to heart, the Head Teacher let him leave.

Back in the classroom, it was the second period in the afternoon—History Class.

Even though Lu Chong was late, the teacher just smiled at him and let him go to his seat.

The troubles of a slacker didn't exist for a top student, since his History Class scores were always perfect.

"Brother Chong, you're famous again."

Chen Yufei leaned over, whispering excitedly while showing his phone.

"Look, even students from other schools know your name now. They're calling you a once-in-a-century martial arts prodigy, a potential star with two Martial Skills at Perfection."

"And there are girls confessing to you from across the city."

Lu Chong ignored this show-off, propped up his textbook, and started thinking about his training plan, plotting how to snag that three hundred thousand through the simulation exam.

"Chen Yufei." The History Teacher threw a piece of chalk at him. "Take your phone and stand by the podium. Don't disturb Lu Chong's studies."

Chen Yufei winced in pain, a small bump swelling on his forehead.

After all, this nearly seventy-year-old History Teacher was a genuine Martial Artist.

Lu Chong held back his laughter, watching Chen Yufei trudge off pitifully. Finally, peace and quiet.

Twenty-one days until the simulation exam. I need to hurry, Lu Chong quickly returned to his thoughts.

This was a chance to make big money, enough to solve his current predicament.

Whether it was raising his cultivation level or training the Golden Cicada Robe, both were money pits, and Lu Chong had to plan ahead.

Relying solely on tutoring Lou Qingqing wasn't enough.

Plus, he didn't want to miss the Pre-Exam Special Training Camp before the College Entrance Exam.

So, for the next twenty days, I need to spend a lot of time actively training my cultivation level and the Golden Cicada Robe.

Lu Chong thought, With the Head Teacher personally guiding me on Wind Splitting Leg, my training speed will be fast.

The Cloud Piercing Finger and Mountain Leaning Back he had just obtained were both Low-grade Martial Skills, and their automatic cultivation speed was already not slow. Before the simulation exam, they would at least reach Microscopic, so there was no need to set aside dedicated time for them.

Two History Class periods passed in the blink of an eye. By the time school let out, Lu Chong's cultivation and Martial Skills had made decent progress again.

Name: Lu Chong

Level: Martial Disciple Fifth Stage (38%)

Martial Skills: Nine-Shadow Step Perfection

Monument-Splitting Palm Perfection

Wind Splitting Leg Minor Success (36%)

Golden Cicada Robe Not Yet Started (2%)

Cloud Piercing Finger Initiation (9%)

Mountain Leaning Back Initiation (9%)

"Sure enough, with the support of Nutrients, my Qi Absorbing Art's growth speed has skyrocketed—up eight points in two hours."

Lu Chong focused on the improvement in his cultivation. At this rate, it wouldn't take a month; he'd reach Martial Disciple Sixth Stage in just another day.

However, to avoid startling the Head Teacher, Lu Chong decided to bring it up tomorrow instead.

"First, go find the Head Teacher to train Wind Splitting Leg. Two days should be enough to reach Major Success."