Joint Key Class of the Two Schools

The four of them chatted for a while longer.

Compared to before, Cheng Chi was noticeably more reserved around Qin Ming.

The two of them were now completely convinced by Su Yuan.

He had shattered the sky of Second Class. No matter what Cheng Chi and Qin Ming thought before, all they felt toward Su Yuan now was admiration.

At the same time, Cheng Chi secretly wiped away a cold sweat.

Luckily, Su Yuan had gone easy on him that afternoon. Otherwise, whether he could still be standing here would have been a question.

How had he dared challenge Su Yuan?

At nine thirty that evening, Su Yuan, Cheng Chi, and Qin Ming left one after another.

"Su Yuan, remember to come spar with me when you have time."

As he was leaving, Lin Jie stared at Su Yuan with an expectant expression.

"Sure."

Su Yuan answered with a smile.

He had gained a great deal today and now fully understood his current strength.

As well as the effects brought by Cocoon-Breaking Power.

Since Lin Jie had said so, he would come to Starrock Martial Arts Academy often from now on.

His next goal was to receive Lin Jie's Mountain-Suppressing Spear head-on.

He had defeated Lin Jie by relying on his eyesight and predictive ability.

In terms of sheer attacking force, he was still inferior to Lin Jie.

That said, after that battle, Su Yuan's combat experience had soared as if it cost nothing.

Every move Lin Jie made seemed to play in slow motion in Su Yuan's eyes, making it extremely easy to predict.

"Su Yuan, let's hang out often from now on."

As they walked down a fork in the road, Cheng Chi suddenly spoke to Su Yuan.

Su Yuan could tell that Cheng Chi had already let go of his resentment and was treating that matter as though it had never happened.

"Su Yuan, farewell."

Qin Ming followed up as well.

"See you another time."

Su Yuan waved as he watched Cheng Chi and Qin Ming leave.

"Cheng Chi's matter has finally been resolved."

Su Yuan smiled helplessly.

Honestly, having some guy constantly fixated on him would be strange no matter how he looked at it.

One reason Su Yuan had gone all out in his fight against Lin Jie was to intimidate Cheng Chi.

He wanted Cheng Chi to stop looking for trouble with him in the future.

Sure enough, only a simple and brutal display of strength could make Cheng Chi wary of him.

Su Yuan felt incomparably light and cheerful as he leisurely headed home.

Before long, Su Yuan arrived beneath his apartment building.

"Hm?"

A familiar figure stood downstairs, pacing back and forth with a trace of anxiety on his face.

"Teacher Li, why are you here?"

Seeing this, Su Yuan hurried over and called out.

"Su Yuan, you're finally here. I couldn't get through to your phone, and there was no response when I went upstairs and knocked."

"I've waited so long for you."

Li Youfeng's gaze carried a slight hint of grievance, making Su Yuan feel rather embarrassed.

"Sorry, Teacher Li. I habitually keep my phone on silent when I'm out. I only turn on the sound and vibration when I'm home."

"May I ask what you needed me for, Teacher Li?"

"Let's go upstairs and talk."

Su Yuan brought Li Youfeng back to his home.

After pouring Li Youfeng a glass of water, Su Yuan watched him take a sip on the sofa before he spoke.

"Su Yuan, the compensation for your parents has all been issued."

"You received it, right?"

"I did," Su Yuan answered honestly.

"That's good."

"Now listen carefully to what comes next."

Li Youfeng's tone suddenly turned solemn.

"Please go ahead, Teacher Li."

Sensing that something was off, Su Yuan immediately pulled himself together and listened attentively.

"With your current family circumstances and foundation, it will be difficult for you to support your cultivation after becoming a First-Realm Martial Artist."

"After becoming a First-Realm Martial Artist, the expenses in Xia currency can easily reach hundreds of thousands or even several hundred thousand."

"Without cultivation resources, you will find it impossible to advance at this stage."

Li Youfeng's tone grew increasingly grave, making Su Yuan's heart tighten involuntarily.

That was right. One million in compensation was undoubtedly an enormous sum in the eyes of ordinary people.

But in the eyes of martial artists, it was merely a number that could be spent freely.

Then, Li Youfeng changed the subject.

"Through my observations, I've found that you have enough potential to join Qianshan District's Joint Key Class."

The Joint Key Class of the two schools?

What was that?

Su Yuan found the name rather strange.

"The so-called Joint Key Class is a special class jointly established by Qianshan No. 1 High School and Second High School."

"It was organized by the Martial Arts Education Bureau."

"Including the ordinary classes, the two schools have a total of 1,886 senior-year students."

"But the Joint Key Class only has thirty spots."

"Qianshan No. 1 High School has twenty spots, while Second High School has ten."

At this point, helplessness was clearly visible on Li Youfeng's face.

But his next words made Su Yuan's eyes light up.

"Among them, the final top five in the Joint Key Class will receive cultivation resources from the Martial Arts Education Bureau all the way up to Fourth-Realm Martial Artist."

"The top ten will receive all cultivation resources up to Third-Realm Martial Artist."

"Most importantly, these resources will continue to be issued even after you enter a martial arts university or join society. It is a lifelong benefit."

Hearing this, Su Yuan suddenly asked.

"So, Teacher Li, you think I can enter the top ten of the Joint Key Class?"

"Yes." Li Youfeng answered without hesitation, though it was unclear where his confidence came from.

Why the Martial Arts Education Bureau had established the Joint Key Class was not something Su Yuan needed to care about.

It was nothing more than Qianshan District's poor Martial Exam results in recent years, and an attempt to spur the students on.

Being able to enter the top five and obtain cultivation resources for a Fourth-Realm Martial Artist was undeniably a huge attraction for students.

The owner of Starrock Martial Arts Academy, Lin Jie's father, was only a Third-Realm Peak Martial Artist.

That showed just how difficult it was to break through to the Fourth Realm.

In all of Qianshan District, there were probably only thirty or forty Fourth-Realm Martial Artists.

It was clear that Qianshan District's Martial Arts Education Bureau had spent a fortune.

Moreover, Su Yuan could see envy in Li Youfeng's eyes.

"The assessment for the Joint Key Class spots will take place in twenty days."

"That is, five days after the Elite Class Blood Qi assessment."

"Since you've taken up martial arts again, I hope you won't waste the time ahead."

"After all, even I'm envious of Fourth-Realm Martial Artists. Hahaha."

Li Youfeng laughed heartily, his eyes filled with expectations for Su Yuan.

Why was Li Youfeng paying Su Yuan so much attention?

Li Youfeng's family circumstances were even worse than Su Yuan's. His parents had died in a Secret Realm when he was in middle school, and he had lived with his aunt ever since.

Toward Su Yuan, Li Youfeng likely felt more of a sense of shared hardship.

"I understand, Teacher Li."

"I will definitely give it my all."

Su Yuan's face was full of determination. To obtain the Martial Arts Education Bureau's resources, he would do everything in his power.

"Oh, right. I can give you a benchmark."

"If the Joint Key Class is established, the benchmark for twentieth place will probably be..."

"At Second Class's Lin Jie's level of strength."

"To be honest, Lin Jie is much stronger than Li Xingyu in our class. That kid holds back every time he spars with Li Xingyu."

"If you can defeat Lin Jie, you will roughly rank among the top twenty in the Joint Key Class."

"Keep it up, young man. Teacher Li looks forward to the day you defeat Lin Jie."

"Second High School's top three spots have remained unchanged for a long time. I hope you break the current situation."

Afterward, Li Youfeng silently thought.

"Having comprehended the Heart-Nurturing Realm, Su Yuan's current strength should be infinitely close to that of Li Xingyu and the other two."

"Unless something unexpected happens, Su Yuan has a chance of entering the Joint Key Class in last place twenty days from now."