Taking a Master, Ten Million

Yang Tian?

Was he famous? Seeing the reactions of everyone around them, Xu Mengqing was somewhat puzzled.

He had never appeared in the original story, but anyone who could become the president of the Mecha Master Association was hardly an ordinary person.

"Greetings, President." Though Xu Mengqing was startled inside, he still nodded in response.

Seeing the surprise in Xu Mengqing's eyes, Yang Tian grew even more satisfied. At such a young age, the boy showed no fear in front of him and remained composed. On top of that, he had passed the Level 2 Mecha Designer examination at the exceptional age of nine, while his practical design skills had already reached the threshold of Level 3. Such talent was rare even once in ten thousand years.

He stopped beating around the bush. Staring intently at Xu Mengqing, he spoke with utmost seriousness. "Little Xu Mengqing, I have just seen your examination results. Your talent in Mecha Design far surpasses that of your peers, and even many Designers who have worked in the field for years. I want to take you as my personal disciple. Are you willing?"

The moment those words came out, the entire hall fell silent. The surrounding Designers all widened their eyes, their faces filled with disbelief.

President Yang Tian actually wanted to take on a disciple voluntarily! As the association president, countless renowned Mecha Designers had wanted to study under him, only to be rejected one after another. Yet now, he was taking the initiative to accept a nine-year-old child as his disciple. It was simply unheard of!

Xu Mengqing was completely stunned as well. He had only wanted to qualify as a higher-level designer, accept commissions, and make money. He had never imagined that a giant of Eastsea's Mecha Design world would personally want to take him as a disciple.

Becoming Yang Tian's disciple was an opportunity he had never even dared to dream of.

After his brief shock, Xu Mengqing suppressed the excitement in his heart. Looking at Yang Tian's sincere and expectant gaze, he did not hesitate in the slightest. He stepped forward, respectfully bowed to Yang Tian, and said in a clear, resolute voice, "This disciple, Xu Mengqing, greets Teacher!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Yang Tian said "good" three times in succession, a long-lost, hearty smile appearing on his face. He hurriedly stepped forward to help Xu Mengqing up, his eyes full of affection and gratification. "From today onward, you are my personal disciple, Xu Mengqing. If there is anything you do not understand about Mecha Design, come find me anytime!"

"Meng Qing, this is a fifty-cubic-meter Space Ring. Consider it a gift for becoming my disciple."

As he spoke, Yang Tian took out a silver ring as his gift.

"This..."

Though somewhat hesitant, Xu Mengqing still accepted it.

Yang Tian gave him a few more instructions, telling Xu Mengqing to return without worry and promising to arrange his future Mecha Design studies. Then he let Xu Mengqing leave first.

After bidding farewell to Yang Tian, Xu Mengqing walked out of the East Sea Mecha Designer Association building. Even now, he still felt as though he were in a dream.

He shook his head, casting aside his tangled thoughts before examining the silver storage ring in his hand.

He sent a thread of spiritual power into the ring and immediately sensed an independent space the size of a room. Apart from the empty storage area, there was a card in one corner. With a thought, Xu Mengqing took out the card, which had a small note attached to it.

He looked closely. The note bore Yang Tian's handwriting: I accepted you as my disciple in haste and did not have time to prepare anything. This card contains ten million Federal Coins. Take it for now. It should be enough for your daily study and living expenses.

Xu Mengqing stared at the note with wide eyes. (⊙o⊙)

How much?

Ten million!

Holy shit, I'm a millionaire now?

Xu Mengqing subconsciously swallowed, still wearing an expression of utter disbelief.

"Mommy, what's wrong with that handsome big brother? He's so strange!"

"Nannan, that big brother must be having an episode."

"Oh! Big brother is so pitiful!"

Xu Mengqing: ...

Xu Mengqing came back to his senses as well. He gave an embarrassed smile, then quickly fled the area.

As night deepened, stars slowly spread across the sky above Eastsea City. By the time he returned to Eastsea Academy, Xu Mengqing had finally calmed down completely.

His way of thinking had ultimately still been influenced by his previous life. If he had possessed ten million in his past life, he would have completely turned his life around, free from worries about food and clothing, able to live a smooth and comfortable life.

He would have taken off like a rocket!

But in this life, on Douluo Continent, ten million Federal Coins would only be enough for a Spirit Master to buy ten hundred-year Spirit Souls, or one Millennium Spirit Soul with a stronger bloodline. To high-level Spirit Masters, it did not count as a large fortune at all.

However, on second thought, for him right now, these ten million Federal Coins were truly a timely gift. They were enough to support his cultivation and daily life for a long time.

At the very least, he would not have to desperately grind missions like Tang Wulin in the original story.

And now he had the money for his second Spirit Soul.

After returning to school, Xu Mengqing did not waste a moment. He headed straight back to his dormitory, shut and locked the door, then entered the Holy Dragon Pearl with a thought.

The moment he stepped into the Holy Dragon Pearl Space, the rich scent of vegetation washed over him.

Xu Mengqing took a deep breath, suppressing the distracting thoughts in his heart before taking out the commission materials he had accepted from the Mecha Master Association.

Since he had accepted it, he had to see it through to the end.

The reward of fifty thousand Federal Coins was not astonishing, but every little bit counted. Moreover, this was his first order after becoming a Level 2 Mecha Designer. He had to complete it beautifully, if only to give himself an answer.

He walked to the stone table, spread out the materials, and fixed his gaze on the words "Mecha Leg Thruster Improvement."

He began reconstructing the structure in his mind and optimizing the energy circuits.

Taking out a pen, he began sketching at high speed. The lines were smooth and precise, and intricate patterns gradually took shape beneath his hand.

After working for several hours inside the Holy Dragon Pearl, Xu Mengqing finally completed part of the improvements. Looking at his work, he stretched lazily in satisfaction and carefully put away the blueprints.

Afterward, he did not rest either. Turning around, he walked over to the spiritual field in the space, humming a catchy yet utterly nonsensical little tune.

Today is a good day~ So prosperous and bustling~

Swaying his body, he picked up a hoe and slowly continued planting Blue Silver Grass in the field—digging holes, planting grass, filling in soil, and watering it—beginning his own private "farming" time.

Blue Silver A: What is the King singing? It sounds awful! Like a ghost screaming!

Blue Silver B: Are you new here?

Blue Silver A: Yes, I just sprouted~

Blue Silver B: You'll get used to it~

Blue Silver C: What is the King singing? It sounds awful! Like a ghost screaming!

Blue Silver A: Are you new here?

Blue Silver C: Yes, I just sprouted~

Blue Silver A: You'll get used to it~

The next morning.

Waking from cultivation, Xu Mengqing contentedly sensed the Soul Power within his body. Although he was still some distance from Level 17, the quality of his Soul Power would absolutely shock anyone.

Seeing Xu Mengqing open the dormitory door, Tang Wulin said, "Meng Qing, going to eat? Let's go together."

"Sure." Meng Qing nodded.

"What kind of special training do you think Teacher Wu will put us through today?"

"Judging by Teacher Wu's usual style, it should be practical combat training."

"Is that so? Then let's work hard together." Tang Wulin lightly clenched his fist.

Because they had been chatting along the way, neither of them paid attention to their surroundings when they reached the dormitory entrance. Before they could react, they were surrounded by a group of people.

Looking at the clearly older students gathering around them, Xu Mengqing remembered that there was still this matter to deal with.