Lowest Grade, and You Want to Apply for Martial Sciences? Are You Kidding?

At those words, Lin Baitian visibly paused.

He stared intently at Su Zhan.

He could not see even the slightest trace of mockery or playfulness in Su Zhan's eyes... This guy was serious!

"Do you know what Martial Marshal level and Martial Marquis level mean?"

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

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

Lin Baitian said irritably, "Even among my genius classmates, few would dare guarantee they could become Martial Marquis level. Even my sister is only confident of reaching Martial Marshal level at most; she doesn't even dare dream of Martial Marquis level. Yet you dare make such a boast?"

"You really take me for a sucker, huh?"

As someone who had seen the world, Lin Baitian knew perfectly well what Martial Commander and Martial Marquis represented.

If he could become a Martial Commander, he would be satisfied for the rest of his life... Yet the lifelong goal he pursued was treated by Su Zhan as something he could reach just by stretching out his hand. It made him particularly displeased.

"I've already said what I had to say. Whether you believe it is your business, and whether you're willing to invest is also your business."

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

With that, he turned to leave.

The Lin Lineage's investment would be nice, but he could do without it... At most, it would merely let Su Zhan get through this struggling period more quickly and smoothly.

At worst, he could wait a while longer, then hunt vicious beasts and grow stronger like a snowball rolling downhill... No matter what, it was better than selling himself into ten years of service for someone else, wasn't it?

"Wait!"

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

"If, after graduation, you reach Martial Marshal level, then we'll do as you said. You'll only need to help our Lin Lineage three times."

"But if, after graduation, you haven't reached Martial Marshal level, then we'll do as I said. You'll serve our Lin Lineage for ten years!"

"How about it? Do you dare sign?"

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Baitian's eyes.

This wager would not put the Lin Lineage at a disadvantage.

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

If they lost, Su Zhan would be Martial Marshal level by then. His willingness to act three times would be enough to bring enormous assistance to the Lin Lineage!

"Sign it!"

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

"Speak."

When you had too many lice, one more bite did not itch. Since they were signing a wager agreement anyway, Lin Baitian did not care.

"I need an advance on all the investment Gold Coins, pills, Spirit Weapons, and every other item for my second and third years of high school."

Su Zhan said, "I can reach the Martial Artist realm within a month at the fastest. Just advance it according to a Martial Artist's standards!"

"Reach Martial Artist within a month?!"

Lin Baitian was startled.

Even his sister had spent a full three months advancing from Advanced Quasi-Martial Artist to Martial Artist. This kid actually dared guarantee he could do it within one month?

"Fine, an advance is no problem."

Lin Baitian's gaze burned. "But one month from now, I need you to personally visit my Lin Lineage and undergo a test to see whether you've truly reached the Martial Artist realm. That request isn't excessive, is it?"

Lin Baitian had two purposes in doing this.

First, he genuinely wanted to check whether Su Zhan's realm met the standard.

Second, he wanted everyone in the Lin Lineage to see what kind of top-notch talent he had brought them!

"Deal!"

Su Zhan nodded in agreement.

One month?

As long as the advance went through, he would not even need a month to reach it!

"At this time tomorrow, I'll be waiting for you at 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 one month's worth directly."

Su Zhan smiled teasingly. "Also, I agreed to accept your investment, which counts as giving you face. Aren't you going to show some sincerity?"

"..."

Lin Baitian was speechless.

This kid had been so reserved before, so why had he changed so much now? Not only did he want an advance, he wanted Lin Baitian to show some sincerity too. His skin was thicker than a city wall!

Still, as the investment target he thought highly of, it truly would not make sense if Lin Baitian gave him nothing.

"Fine, I yield to you."

Lin Baitian brushed the Space Ring on his hand, took out another Space Ring, and tossed it directly to Su Zhan. "This Space Ring is yours. There are three complete sets of Intermediate Grade Spirit Weapons and Intermediate Grade armor inside, covering everything from head to toe. On top of that, there are two bottles of Second-grade Pills and 110 Gold Coins. Of those, 100 Gold Coins are a personal gift from me!"

"Oh, and there are some additional Heavenly Treasures too. They're quite rare."

"So? Is this sincerity enough for you?"

Su Zhan took the Space Ring, and his eyes shone brightly as he listened.

More than enough—it was simply perfect!

A great lineage truly was a great lineage. They did not lack money!

"Ding! Jade Body wishes to devour 1 of your Boiling Blood Pills. Allow?"

"Ding! Nine Fire Saber wishes to devour 1 of your Intermediate Grade Spirit Weapons. Allow?"

"Ding! Basic Qi and Blood Method wishes to devour 1 of your Boiling Blood Pills. Allow?"

"Ding! Bloodthirsty Rampage wishes to devour 1 drop of your Heavenly Gu Blood. Allow?"

"..."

At that moment, the group chat had already exploded. All the cultivation techniques were incredibly excited... Each of them had been "hungry" and gone without food for so many days. Now that they had finally encountered something edible, they naturally rushed to be first, afraid there would be none left.

"Then many thanks, Young Master Lin." Su Zhan said with a smile.

"I'm leaving. See you tomorrow."

The moment Lin Baitian left.

Su Zhan began placating the cultivation techniques. "Alright, alright, look at how impatient you all are!"

"But you can't eat them yet."

"Whether it's the Boiling Blood Pill, the Heavenly Gu Blood, or the Intermediate Grade Spirit Weapons, they're all rare items among treasures of the same grade... I need to turn them into the cheapest possible version first!"

Su Zhan's eyes flickered. "When the time comes, you won't just get one or two portions. You can have five or six portions each!"

Not knowing the rules before had caused a bit of waste.

Now that he understood the rules, Su Zhan had to make a proper plan no matter what.

Basic Qi and Blood Technique: "The boss is still the most thoughtful!"

Nine Fire Saber: "The boss is wise!"

Jade Body: "Wow, now that you put it that way, Boss, I'm really looking forward to it!"

Bloodthirsty Rampage: "Fine. It's not like we're short on time."

The moment the cultivation techniques heard that they could eat five or six portions, none of them were in a hurry anymore.

"Next, I'll go register for subject selection first!"

Second Year, Class 4.

The classroom was buzzing noisily.

"You've all finished choosing your subjects, right? If anyone else wants to choose Martial Sciences, there's still time."

Teacher Ren, the homeroom teacher, swept his gaze over all the students. The students looked at one another, but no one else chose Martial Sciences.

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

The homeroom teacher began organizing the list.

At that moment.

Su Zhan entered through the doorway.

"Teacher, I'm here to register for subject selection."

Su Zhan spoke as soon as he approached. "I want to apply for Martial Sciences."

In an instant, every student's gaze converged on him.

The homeroom teacher nodded and said absentmindedly, "Fine. What's your aptitude?"

"Lowest Grade."

At those words, the homeroom teacher's movements halted.

Whoosh!

The entire class could not help bursting into laughter.

Lowest Grade?

To apply for Martial Sciences, even the minimum required Ordinary Grade aptitude. What was a Lowest Grade person doing here, joining in the fun?

The fat boy in the back row covered his face and shook his head, looking helpless.

With Lowest Grade aptitude, what Martial Sciences was he applying for? Wasn't this a joke?

"You are..."

The homeroom teacher grew even more impatient. He directly raised his head, rolled his eyes, and was about to scold him. Was it fun to toy with a teacher?

But the next second.

Whoosh~

A surging wave of qi and blood burst forth from Su Zhan. The oppressive force of his aura instantly blanketed the entire room, making all the laughing students' expressions freeze.

The homeroom teacher's face changed sharply as well.

Everyone looked utterly shocked.

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