It's a Deal!

Upon hearing this, Qin Rushuang paused, her cool gaze falling on Dongfang Yueming with a hint of scrutiny. Her brows furrowed slightly, as if she were recalling something. 'This person... I vaguely remember him, isn't he a freshman this year?'

A freshman? A freshman, at this time, just after witnessing the crushing defeat of the elite Seed Class and feeling utterly disheartened, proposes to join the Seed Class?

Qin Rushuang's heart suddenly stirred. Could it be... that there are hidden geniuses among this year's freshmen whom she has yet to discover?

Her gaze suddenly sharpened, like two cold glints, as she carefully examined Dongfang Yueming before her. Upon closer inspection, she realized that the young man before her was tall and upright, with a restrained aura and deep, calm eyes that subtly revealed a composure and confidence beyond his years. More importantly, she could vaguely sense that the vast and condensed power of his blood and qi was far beyond that of ordinary freshmen!

'Such a solid foundation!' Qin Rushuang was slightly surprised. This level of blood and qi strength was definitely not something an ordinary Body Tempering Realm martial artist could possess!

A sense of curiosity and inquiry arose in her heart. As if possessed, she reached out her delicate hand and grabbed Dongfang Yueming's wrist with lightning speed.

It felt warm and smooth to the touch, yet contained astonishing power! Qin Rushuang's fingertips twitched slightly, and a faint sense of perception probed into her meridians.

Skin Tempering... Perfection Perfection! At least in the ordinary sense!

Flesh Refining... Perfection! Vigorous energy and blood, far surpassing Tongji University!

Bone Tempering... Perfection! The bones are strong and resilient, with a subtle radiance!

Qin Rushuang's heart suddenly raced! She had reached at least the ordinary Perfection level in every minor realm of the Body Tempering Realm! This... what astonishing talent and perseverance!

An overwhelming surge of excitement welled up in her heart! How many years had it been? How long had it been since the Great Xia Martial Arts Academy had produced such a flawless gem with such a perfect foundation?!

"What's your name?" Qin Rushuang's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible urgency as she stared intently at Dongfang Yueming.

Dongfang Yueming was somewhat puzzled by Qin Rushuang's strong reaction, but still answered truthfully, "Dongfang Yueming."

"Dongfang..." Upon hearing this surname, Qin Rushuang's eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope, but it quickly faded, replaced by an undeniable disappointment. ' Dongfang Yueming... in the end, it's not him... Although they Dongfang surname, there are so many people in this world with Dongfang surname... It's such a pity.'

However, despite her disappointment, the value of this unpolished gem was undeniable. Qin Rushuang composed herself, regaining her usual aloofness, and nodded, saying, "Alright, I grant you permission to join the Seed Class."

"Thank you, Teacher Qin." Dongfang Yueming nodded, then asked directly, "May I ask, Teacher, how can I obtain the subsequent Marrow Cleansing Method?" He had a clear goal and didn't want to beat around the bush.

Upon hearing this, Qin Rushuang couldn't help but smile, a rare hint of amusement appearing on her usually cold face, like ice melting away. "You little rascal, you're quite impatient. You've only just Tendon Transformation Initial Stage stage, and you're already thinking about the next one?"

A thought flashed through her mind: 'Perfect timing, we're still short-handed for the Battle of the Python Gate...'

So she said, "There is a good opportunity. Soon, there will be the ' Battle of the Python Gate,' a grand event for the younger generation to compete, involving several dynasties. If you represent the Great Xia Martial Arts Academy in the battle, after the war, regardless of the outcome, I can decide to pass on a Marrow Cleansing Technique to you."

"Regardless of victory or defeat?" Dongfang Yueming caught the key information, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Then, suppose... I win?"

Qin Rushuang was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Dongfang Yueming to ask such a question. Looking at the confident gleam in the young man's eyes, she felt a strange sense of anticipation rise within her. "Win?" She raised an eyebrow, her tone slightly provocative. "If you can truly stand out in such a gathering of heroes and win, I will make an exception and pass on the Blood Replacement Technique to you!"

"Alright!" Dongfang Yueming laughed heartily, "It's a deal!"

"It's a deal." Qin Rushuang, seeing the young man's confident and spirited demeanor, couldn't help but be infected by his enthusiasm, and smiled again. "Come to my office at this time tomorrow."

"Farewell, student." Dongfang Yueming clasped his hands in a respectful bow, then turned and left decisively.

Watching Dongfang Yueming's departing figure, Qin Rushuang's smile gradually faded, replaced by a thoughtful expression. 'With only a beginner level of Tendon Transformation Initial Stage, how can he possibly defeat the most outstanding geniuses of those dynasties?'

She suddenly realized that in her haste, she had only vaguely sensed the other person's foundation, forgetting to use her true energy to carefully probe their specific cultivation level and degree of Perfection. 'Could it be... that he can reach the Ultimate Perfection?'

The thought had barely crossed her mind when Qin Rushuang dismissed it. 'Impossible... Reaching the Ultimate Perfection is as difficult as ascending to heaven... especially in the remote Great Xia Dynasty.'

Moreover, forcibly probing the details of another person's body with true qi is ultimately a rude act, and she would not do it unless absolutely necessary. 'Never mind, we'll know for sure when the time comes.' Qin Rushuang shook her head, stopped thinking about it, and turned to leave.