100 Million Star Coins! A-rank Martial Art!

Squeal!

The screech of brakes rang out as the wheels stopped spinning, and the bus pulled up at the entrance of First High School.

Li Qingshan had just jumped off when he spotted a burly figure standing before the school gate.

"Teacher Wan, so early?"

"Early? I never slept at all!"

Wan Keshan crossed his arms and said sourly:

"You sure ran fast last night. I chased after you, but I couldn't catch a glimpse."

Li Qingshan had actually seen Wan Keshan last night—from the sofa of a Hovercar...

But right now, Wan Keshan was clearly in a bad mood. As a consultant for the Patrol Bureau, he'd obviously pulled an all-nighter.

Li Qingshan didn't dare provoke him further and could only brush it off:

"Last night, a student's parent came to pick me up, so I hitched a ride with him."

"Hitched a ride? You mean a Hovercar!"

Wan Keshan glanced at Li Qingshan, then his expression suddenly shifted as his eyes locked onto the black longsword in his right hand.

"The Thunder Pattern Blade? Did Fatty Cao give you that?"

"You recognize it too, Teacher?" Li Qingshan said in surprise.

"Fatty Cao, who never lifts a finger without gain—how could I not know him!"

Wan Keshan's eyes blazed with urgency as he pressed:

"Did Fatty Cao get you to sign a contract? What grade of contract?"

At that moment, he deeply regretted not warning Li Qingshan earlier.

He'd thought that with Li Qingshan's smarts, he wouldn't easily fall for some local small-time company's trap.

Who knew he'd dodge the small trap only to tumble straight into a big one?

He'd known Cao Ya came to Luoying last night, but he never imagined that Cao Ya, who'd come to pick up his son, would set his sights on Li Qingshan—and make such a bold move as handing over the Thunder Pattern Blade!

Li Qingshan felt creeped out by the stare and quickly shook his head.

"Teacher, don't worry. I didn't sign anything!"

"If you didn't sign, why would Fatty Cao give you the Thunder Pattern Blade? That fat bastard's known for only taking, never giving..."

Wan Keshan clearly held a deep grudge against Cao Ya, and once he started ranting, he couldn't stop.

"Teacher, I really didn't sign."

Li Qingshan cut him off quickly and said seriously:

"This Thunder Pattern Blade is just a 'thank-you gift' from Mr. Cao."

"A gift? He just gave it to you?"

Wan Keshan's expression froze. He took a deep breath, clasped his hands behind his back, and nodded:

"Cao Ya's not a bad guy. He's got vision."

His calm demeanor now was a far cry from the man who'd been calling him "Fatty Cao" a moment ago.

Li Qingshan was speechless, so he changed the subject to the Thunder Pattern Blade, curious:

"Teacher, is the Thunder Pattern Blade really that valuable?"

Just now, Wan Keshan had jumped to the conclusion he'd signed a contract the moment he saw it.

Clearly, the Thunder Pattern Blade was worth more than he'd imagined.

"That Hovercar you rode yesterday cost 50 million. This blade could buy two of them. What do you think?" Wan Keshan said with a wry smile.

"100 Million?"

Li Qingshan gasped, staring at the Thunder Pattern Blade with golden glints in his eyes.

"What? Thinking of selling it for cash?"

Wan Keshan's voice rang in his ears, and Li Qingshan nodded without hesitation.

The Thunder Pattern Blade was handy and sharp, but compared to 100 million, none of that mattered.

With 100 Million Star Coins, he wouldn't have to worry about money for a long time.

"Are you that strapped for cash?" Wan Keshan's face darkened as he swiped his finger across the Communicator.

Ding!

Transfer received: +1,000,000!

"One million?" Li Qingshan glanced at the notification and asked in confusion:

"Teacher, what's this for?"

"The Patrol Bureau's bonus should be enough to last you a while." Wan Keshan's expression was casual.

This time, he had conveniently doubled the bonus again.

But knowing Li Qingshan's talent, Yu Man wouldn't question it anymore.

"So... much?"

Li Qingshan's voice carried some hesitation.

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Ten minutes ago, a deposit of 1 million would have sent him into ecstasy.

But now, holding the Thunder Pattern Blade worth 100 million in his hand, Li Qingshan felt as if he had entered Sage Mode.

"Don't think about it. The Thunder Pattern Blade can't be sold!"

Wan Keshan's face was stern, his tone serious.

"This blade could buy two Hovercars, but two Hovercars couldn't buy this blade. It's priceless and unavailable on the market!"

"That precious?"

Li Qingshan's eyes widened as he carefully examined the Thunder Pattern Blade in his hand.

He understood the principle of "priceless and unavailable," but no matter how he looked, he couldn't see what made the blade so valuable.

"Fatty Cao chose this blade for you. He really put thought into it."

Wan Keshan sighed, took the Thunder Pattern Blade from Li Qingshan's hand, and drew it from its sheath.

A flash of thunder vanished in an instant, and the silver blade shimmered with streaks of purple light under the sunlight.

"This blade will be very important for your future martial skill training!"

Hearing the same words again from Wan Keshan, Li Qingshan fell into thought, recalling last night's battle in the Martial Arts Space.

"Teacher, is it because of the Wind Shadow Blade?"

"Half right." Wan Keshan's eyelids lifted slightly, and his tone shifted.

"There are countless D-rank Basic Martial Skills, and none of them have copyrights, so they can be taught freely.

Have you ever wondered why I specifically chose Mizong Step and Wind Shadow Blade?"

As a martial arts newcomer, Li Qingshan could only guess at such a question.

"Because these two skills are more powerful?"

"Since they're ranked at the same level, they're naturally similar. The actual power depends on the Martial Artist themselves."

Wan Keshan shook his head in denial, no longer keeping up the suspense.

"The reason I chose Mizong Step and Wind Shadow Blade is that they're both prerequisite skills for an A-rank Martial Art!

This is also your only chance in Wuyi Province to obtain an A-rank Martial Art!"

"Originally, this was just a habit of mine. I never really expected you to master an A-rank Martial Art."

"But now, things are different."

Wan Keshan turned his head to look at his student, an unreadable glint in his eyes.

"In two months, Mizong Step reached Great Accomplishment! Wind Shadow Blade reached Great Accomplishment! Kid, your talent in martial skills is truly astonishing!"

After witnessing the Mecha's methods last night, Li Qingshan wasn't surprised that Wan Keshan knew this.

However, Wan Keshan's information wasn't complete.

"Teacher, it's not just the martial skills." Li Qingshan spoke softly, reminding him.

"My cultivation technique, The Stars Are Calling, has also reached the fourth level."

"What?" Wan Keshan's pupils shook.

Li Qingshan smiled without speaking, waiting for Wan Keshan to digest this new information.

With his Status Panel and Martial Arts Space, his improvement speed would only get faster.

Although Li Qingshan never considered himself a genius, believing all his achievements came from hard work bit by bit.

But to others, this undoubtedly made him a genius.

Since that was the case, he might as well fully embrace the "genius" persona.

"Good, good, good!"

Wan Keshan's spirits lifted, and he patted Li Qingshan's shoulder vigorously.

"This way, by the end of this year, you'll have a chance to learn the Thunder Roar Blade."

Li Qingshan's eyes lit up.

"Teacher, is the Thunder Roar Blade the A-rank Martial Art corresponding to the Wind Shadow Blade?"

"It's not that simple. The Thunder Roar Blade, like the Wind Shadow Blade, is a prerequisite skill—but it's a C-rank Martial Skill."

"Ah? Just C-rank?" Li Qingshan was somewhat disappointed.

"What, looking down on C-rank martial skills?" Wan Keshan shot him a sidelong glance.

"C-rank martial skill royalties are 5 million, B-rank are 50 million. As for A-rank martial arts, you'll only get a chance at those in the New Continent!"

"Though, that excludes A-rank martial arts with prerequisite skills."

"You just need to train the prerequisite skills to perfection, and they'll naturally merge into one, allowing you to comprehend the corresponding A-rank martial art."

Li Qingshan's spirits lifted. They were finally getting to the point, and Wan Keshan wasn't dragging it out any longer.

"The Nine Heavens Wind Thunder Blade is the A-rank martial art corresponding to the Wind Shadow Blade and Thunder Roar Blade!"

Wan Keshan picked up the Thunder Pattern Blade and lightly flicked the edge.

The blade hummed, vibrating incessantly.

"The Nine Heavens Wind Thunder Blade involves the power of thunder and lightning. You need a weapon forged from special materials to fully unleash its might."

"The Thunder Pattern Blade, made from Thunder Pattern Steel, is just right."

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