Waiting for you to sign up for the martial arts exam at the minimum? Isn't that a joke?

As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Baitian visibly paused.

He stared intently at Su Zhan.

He saw no trace of mockery or playfulness in Su Zhan's eyes… this guy was serious!

"Do you know what the concept of Martial Marshal and Martial Marquis levels is?"

"Even among the top four highest-ranked schools, very few can reach the Martial Marshal level. Many remain at the Martial General level their entire lives after graduation!"

"As for the Martial Marquis level, it's even more outrageous."

Lin Baitian said irritably, "Even among my genius classmates, not many dare to guarantee they'll reach the Martial Marquis level. Even my sister is only confident she'll become a Martial Marshal; she doesn't even dare to dream of Martial Marquis. You dare to make such a bold claim?"

"You really think I'm a sucker, don't you?"

As someone who had seen the world, Lin Baitian clearly understood the concept of Martial Marshal and Martial Marquis.

If he could reach the Martial Marshal level, he would be satisfied for life… but the very goal he pursued his entire life was being treated by Su Zhan as something within easy reach, which made him particularly uncomfortable.

"I've said what I had to say. Whether you believe it or not is your business, and whether you want to invest is also your business."

Su Zhan said calmly, "I won't force you."

With that, he turned to leave.

Lin family's investment was optional; it could be accepted or rejected. At most, it would only help Su Zhan smoothly transition through this period of struggle.

At worst, he could just wait a little longer and then hunt fierce beasts to snowball his strength… that would be better than selling himself to someone for ten years!

"Wait!"

Lin Baitian called out to Su Zhan, "How about this? Since you're so confident in your potential, let's sign a wager agreement!"

"If you reach the Martial Marshal level after graduation, then it's as you said; you'll only need to help our Lin family three times."

"But if you don't reach the Martial Marshal level after graduation, then it's as I said; you'll serve our Lin family for ten years!"

"What do you say? Do you dare to sign?"

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Baitian's eyes.

This wager was a win-win for the Lin family.

If they won, Su Zhan would serve them for ten years.

If they lost, Su Zhan would already be a Martial Marshal, and his willingness to act three times would be a significant help to the Lin family!

"Sign!"

Su Zhan grinned, "But I have one condition."

"Speak."

With so many lice already, a few more wouldn't make a difference. Since he was already signing a wager agreement, Lin Baitian didn't care.

"I need an advance on all investment Gold Coins, Pills, Spirit Weapons, and any other items for my entire second and third year of high school."

Su Zhan said, "I can reach the Martial Artist realm within a month at the earliest. Just advance me according to the standards for a Martial Artist!"

"Reach Martial Artist within a month?!"

Lin Baitian was shocked.

Even his sister took a full three months to go from Advanced Quasi-Martial Artist to Martial Artist. This kid dared to guarantee he'd reach it in a month?

"Alright, an advance is no problem."

Lin Baitian's eyes burned with intensity. "But after a month, you need to personally come to my Lin family to be tested to see if you've indeed reached the Martial Artist realm. This request isn't unreasonable, is it?"

Lin Baitian had two reasons for doing this.

First, to genuinely verify if Su Zhan's cultivation level met the standard.

Second, to let everyone in the Lin family see what kind of top talent he had brought to the family!

"Deal!"

Su Zhan nodded in agreement.

One month?

As long as the advance was successful, he wouldn't even need a month to reach it!

"At this time tomorrow, I'll be waiting for you in the cultivation hall to formally sign the contract and wager agreement," Lin Baitian said with a smile.

"That's no problem, but I need those resources now. Just advance me a month's worth directly."

Su Zhan said with a playful smile, "Also, I agreed to your investment, which is giving you face. Shouldn't you show some appreciation?"

"..."

Lin Baitian was speechless.

This kid was so shy before, how could he have changed so much? Not only was he asking for an advance, but he also wanted a show of appreciation. His face was thicker than a city wall!

However, as an investment target he favored, it wouldn't be right for Lin Baitian not to show anything.

"Fine, I give up."

Lin Baitian wiped the Space Ring on his hand, took out another one, and tossed it directly to Su Zhan. "This Space Ring is yours. Inside, there are three full sets of Intermediate Spirit Weapons and Intermediate Armor, covering you from head to toe. Plus two bottles of Second-grade Pills, and 110 Gold Coins. Of those, 100 Gold Coins are from me personally!"

"Oh, and some extra Heavenly Treasures, quite rare too."

"How about it? Is this enough sincerity?"

Su Zhan took the Space Ring, his eyes shining as he listened.

More than enough, it was perfect!

Big families really are big families, never short on money!

"Ding! Jade Body wants to devour 1 of your Boiling Blood Pills, allow?"

"Ding! Nine Fire Saber wants to devour 1 of your Intermediate Spirit Weapons, allow?"

"Ding! Basic Qi and Blood Method wants to devour 1 of your Boiling Blood Pills, allow?"

"Ding! Bloodthirsty Rampage wants to devour 1 drop of your Heavenly Gu Blood, allow?"

"..."

At this moment, the group chat had exploded, and all the Cultivation Methods were incredibly excited... They had been "hungry" for so many days without eating anything. Now that they finally encountered something they could eat, they naturally vied for it, afraid of missing out.

"Then thank you very much, Young Master Lin," Su Zhan said with a smile.

"I'm leaving. I'll wait for you tomorrow."

As soon as Lin Baitian left.

Su Zhan began to appease the Cultivation Methods. "Alright, alright, stop being so impatient!"

"But I can't let you eat them yet."

"Whether it's the Boiling Blood Pills, the Heavenly Gu Blood, or the Intermediate Spirit Weapons, they are all rare items among treasures of the same grade... I need to turn them into the cheapest ones!"

Su Zhan's eyes flickered. "By then, you won't just eat one or two portions, you'll be able to eat five or six!"

Before, he didn't understand the rules, which led to some waste.

Now that he understood the rules, Su Zhan was determined to plan carefully.

Basic Qi and Blood Technique: "As expected, boss thinks of everything!"

Nine Fire Saber: "Boss is wise!"

Jade Body: "Wow, now that boss says it, I'm really looking forward to it!"

Bloodthirsty Rampage: "Fine, it's not like we're in a hurry."

Upon hearing that they could eat five or six portions, the Cultivation Methods immediately stopped being anxious.

"Next, I'll go register for my specialization!"

Class 2, Grade 2 (4).

It was bustling with noise.

"Have you all chosen your specializations? Anyone who still wants to choose Martial Sciences, there's still time."

Teacher Ren, the homeroom teacher, scanned all the students. They looked at each other; no one chose Martial Sciences.

"Alright, then I'll submit this current list."

The homeroom teacher began to tidy up the list.

At this moment.

Su Zhan entered from the doorway.

"Teacher, I'm here to register for my specialization," Su Zhan said as he approached. "I want to go for Martial Sciences."

Instantly, all the students' gazes converged on him.

The homeroom teacher nodded, saying nonchalantly, "Okay, what's your aptitude?"

"Lowest Grade."

As soon as he said that, the homeroom teacher paused.

Whoosh!

The entire class couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Lowest Grade?

To register for Martial Sciences, you needed at least [Normal Grade] aptitude to start. What was a Lowest Grade trying to do here?

Fatty, in the back row, covered his face and shook his head, looking helpless.

Lowest Grade aptitude, what Martial Sciences was he even thinking about? Wasn't this a joke?

"Are you trying to..."

The homeroom teacher became impatient, directly rolled his eyes upwards, and was about to scold him. Was playing tricks on the teacher fun?

However, the very next second.

Whoosh~

A surging wave of Blood Essence erupted from Su Zhan, its pressure instantly covering the entire venue. The students, who had been laughing heartily moments before, all froze.

The homeroom teacher's expression changed drastically.

Everyone was shocked.

"Ad... Advanced Quasi-Martial Artist?!"