CHAPTER 29: CHAPTER 29: ENTERING THE ELITE CLASS

"The third Qi sensitivity?"

Ling Feng felt a surge of joy inside.

Although the Tidal Breathing Method wasn’t highly advanced,

its all-weather breathing and exhaling ability surpassed all other breathing methods in the world. This continuous breathing and exhaling allowed him to awaken lines of Qi sensitivity with relative ease and to continuously strengthen them.

He could feel that the newly emerging warm current, under the influence of the all-weather breathing and exhaling ability, quickly began to circulate automatically within his body, continuing to circulate week after week.

Unconsciously, the faint Qi sensitivity was slowly strengthening.

"Combat power 15.0, three Qi sensitivities, tomorrow I can enter the Elite Class training and receive cultivation resource subsidies."

Compared to obtaining more advanced cultivation methods, Ling Feng cared more about the resource subsidies.

Whether it’s high school martial arts students or the resources obtained by budding martial artists, they’re merely survival resources, meant to preserve enough physical strength to prevent fainting during cultivation.

Yet, the resources that Elite Class students receive are truly meaningful cultivation resources.

The meat, fruits, and vegetables they obtained not only satisfy bodily consumption but also have energy left to enhance blood and bone strength.

Becoming a martial arts student in the Elite Class implies that survival is no longer a concern; not only can you acquire an abundance of meat, fruits, and vegetables, but you can also consume nutrient water and Qi Replenishing Pills.

Every Elite Class member’s combat power will make rapid progress with the help of these resources.

Keep in mind that there is still one semester left in high school; before Ling Feng even became a budding martial artist, Teng Qingshan already had a combat power value exceeding 16.0 and developed Skillful Strength at the Third Layer, and was practicing more advanced spear skills.

His combat power value seemed to undergo subtle changes almost every day, and once his skills made a breakthrough, his combat power would skyrocket.

Of course, Ling Feng didn’t intend to compare himself with Teng Qingshan.

Whether it’s becoming an Elite Class member or gaining direct admission to Divine Martial University, none of these mattered to Ling Feng; what he truly cared about was the corresponding resource subsidies.

Awakening his Coasting Along Fate, he not only gravitated towards his fate in actions but also in thoughts.

He came down from the rooftop.

The guests had all left.

Qingqing had just exited the Star Realm; with the help of half a bottle of nutrient liquid, her combat power value finally stopped at 9.7, rather than the ideal 9.8.

She had to increase her combat power to 10.0 before turning eighteen to become a budding martial artist to avoid being sent to the front lines as cannon fodder.

Just now, she was sparring skills with her classmates in the Star Realm but due to inadequate skill, she faced continuous setbacks, making her expression quite unpleasant.

"What’s wrong?"

Ling Feng asked.

"Nothing, just rest early."

Qingqing didn’t want to talk. She poured herself a glass of water and returned to her room.

"Qingqing’s talent isn’t as good as yours. Even though she’s been training every day recently, her combat power value just won’t go up,"

Liu Feng explained.

"Qingqing, don’t put too much pressure on yourself; you still have a few months left."

Zhang Lei stood at the door, comforting her.

"The last martial school got stuck during the final few months and ended up being sent to the front lines. Now, it’s just his father left alone. If only we could buy Qingqing another bottle of nutrient liquid, perhaps..."

Liu Feng looked at Ling Feng, hesitant to continue.

Ling Feng immediately understood her meaning; he, in the eyes of outsiders, was someone who could gain admission to Divine Martial University and live in the Inner Ring City—potentially limitless. Taking a loan to buy nutrient liquid would be easier for him than for Zhang Lei.

"It’s late; Ling Feng, go rest first. I need to have a word with your aunt."

Zhang Lei said with a grim face.

"Alright, you guys should rest early too."

Ling Feng returned to his small room on the balcony.

Zhang Lei also pulled Liu Feng back to the bedroom, where they quarreled inside. Zhang Lei warned Liu Feng not to trouble Ling Feng, while Liu Feng believed that everything Ling Feng has today is thanks to the half bottle of nutrient liquid and the family’s care; it was time for him to repay them.

Ling Feng lay on the bed.

Since acquiring the all-weather breathing and exhaling ability, his senses and even his flesh and bones have been changing bit by bit every day. He didn’t need to eavesdrop to hear Zhang Lei and Liu Feng arguing in their bedroom.

If he became an Elite Class member, indeed, he could obtain a student loan and receive a 100,000 reward. Additionally, buying nutrient liquid himself would be cheaper by about 20,000 a bottle.

Should he gain direct admission to Divine Martial University, both the loan interest and nutrient liquid prices would drop again, and he would receive a one-time 200,000 bonus.

If he became an Elemental Martial Artist, the school would directly award him a 500,000 bonus and two bottles of nutrient liquid.

All these reward rules were displayed on the bulletin board, and Ling Feng was very aware of them.

Currently, Qingqing has five months before she turns eighteen. During this period, as long as Ling Feng acquired enough Coasting Along Value, he wouldn’t worry about not being able to help her.

Moreover, within five months, Qingqing might make her own breakthrough and successfully awaken her Qi sensitivity; many people hit a plateau in the last few months like the last martial school, but in those final months, many also made breakthroughs and turned the tables.

In any case, even if he wanted to help Qingqing, Ling Feng could only take it one step at a time.

Early the next morning,

he continued to keep track of the time and reported to school.

Yang Liru and Ma Yong were both waiting for him.

They wanted to know if he had gotten anything from battling the Catfish Demon the previous night.

"Teacher Yang, I’ve awakened the third Qi sensitivity."

Before the two could say anything, Ling Feng spoke first.

Early entry into the Elite Class to receive cultivation resources was the most pressing matter.

"What?"

Yang Liru and Ma Yong were caught off guard.

Ling Feng had only awakened his second Qi sensitivity yesterday.

In the detection room,

the examiner said, "Student Ling Feng has indeed awakened three Qi sensitivities, and his combat power has reached 15.2."

"How is that possible?"

Both Yang Liru and Ma Yong were stunned.

With the help of the all-weather breathing and exhaling ability, the awakened Qi sensitivities continued to strengthen, speeding up Ling Feng’s combat power growth rate.

Waking up early, his combat power had already reached 15.2.

"Congratulations, student Ling Feng, on entering the Elite Class. Your rewards will be credited to your account soon,"

the examiner congratulated.

"Thank you,"

Ling Feng expressed his gratitude, looking towards Yang Liru. Yang Liru stammered, taking a while to regain her composure, and said, "Uh, let me take you to report to the Elite Class first; we’ll discuss the ranking competition later."

"Thank you, Teacher Yang."

Ling Feng nodded.

Afterwards, he followed Yang Liru towards the Elite Class.

At this time, the Elite Class students had just finished a class of cultivation, and Teng Qingshan noticed Yang Liru walking towards the field with Ling Feng.

Yang Liru seemed to be in low spirits.

Recalling Ling Feng’s participation in the ranking competition last night, Teng Qingshan couldn’t help but smile, thinking Yang Liru was about to punish Ling Feng.

But then he saw Yang Liru bringing Ling Feng in front of them, locating their course teacher.