CHAPTER 45: CHAPTER 45: GRADE A CONTRACT

"Ling Feng, hurry, someone from Divine Martial University has arrived."

Just as Teng Qingshan was staring absentmindedly at his empty glass, Yang Liru’s voice caught the attention of all the students in the cafeteria.

Someone from Divine Martial University has arrived.

The school’s personnel arriving ahead of schedule.

Implies the words ’direct admission.’

Zhang Lingfeng’s combat power reached 18.0, and he’s awakened eight strands of Qi sensitivity, repeatedly defeating several Inner Ring City Martial Dao students in the Star Realm ranking competition.

Especially in the duel with Qiu Ya, where he turned the tide at the last moment, defeating an Inner Ring City Martial Dao student with a combat power higher than his own, using just one basic spear skill set.

The event immediately caused a minor stir.

The head of Divine Martial University’s admissions office quickly took notice of Zhang Lingfeng and rushed to Outer Ring City today to connect with Zhang Lingfeng at Ninth Middle School.

"Oh, they’re here."

Zhang Lingfeng replied lightly.

Seemingly calm on the surface, his heart was actually pounding with excitement.

Gaining direct admission to Divine Martial University comes with a 200,000 scholarship. With this money, he could buy nutrient liquid for Zhang Qingqing, and with previous savings, he could buy two bottles of nutrient liquid.

Zhang Qingqing wouldn’t have to worry about not becoming an entry-level martial artist.

There’s even a chance to enter the elite class for cultivation, gaining better cultivation resource subsidies.

"Hello, Zhang Lingfeng, I am a teacher from Divine Martial University. The students like to call me Old Li. I’ve been keeping track of your combat power changes and your competition results in the Star Realm. I’m here to sign a direct admission contract with you. Based on your strength and potential, after signing the contract, you will receive a 200,000 scholarship, plus a daily cultivation resource subsidy provided by Divine Martial University."

Old Li was a middle-aged man.

His aura was strong, with a combat power clearly above that of Hong Lixin and others, an existence surpassing Elemental Martial Artists, a giant in the eyes of Ninth Middle School students.

Despite having a Coasting Along Fate, Ling Feng still felt a stir within when facing such a character.

"Contract?"

He was a bit puzzled. Signing the contract, does it mean losing the opportunity to enroll in Starry Sky University in the future?

"Divine Martial University’s contract is very precious, but if you have confidence in getting into Starry Sky University, you might want to consider it. If you truly awaken potential, the university will focus on nurturing you and help you get into Starry Sky University."

Yang Liru noticed Ling Feng’s confusion and reminded him.

"Divine Martial University isn’t as prestigious as Starry Sky University, but there’s an old saying, ’Better be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.’ With your talents and performance, if you cultivate at Divine Martial University, not only will the university fully support you, but they’ll also provide you with more cultivation resource subsidies. Your future will definitely not be inferior to cultivating at Starry Sky University. Right, Teacher Yang?"

Old Li laughed.

"Well..."

Yang Liru was at a loss for words.

Old Li was right. If Ling Feng is outstanding enough, Divine Martial University will wholeheartedly nurture him just like Ninth Middle School does now.

And with so many prodigies at Starry Sky University, Ling Feng, coming from a humble background, may not be able to compete with them.

"Sometimes, the school doesn’t have to be the most prestigious; it should be about what’s suitable for you." Old Li added.

"If you truly awaken potential, the cultivation resource subsidy provided by the university will also go up a level. Not every student with direct admission begins receiving university-level cultivation resources in high school. Moreover, the cultivation resource subsidy from Divine Martial University will far exceed that of a regular university student. From what I know, there’s a student named Teng Qingshan who also has direct admission, but only receives ordinary resource subsidies. His treatment is far from yours."

Old Li reminded.

Teng Qingshan stood at the door, his face livid.

As a direct admission student of Divine Martial University, he had always been proud, until the moment he heard Old Li’s words, a strong desire arose in him to test for Starry Sky University.

What chicken head and duck tail?

He only wants to soar with the phoenixes.

He knows that as long as he is outstanding enough, even with a contract with Divine Martial University, Starry Sky University will help smooth things over, at worst paying a breach of contract fee to Divine Martial University.

Once he gets into Starry Sky University, the money he earns in the future will far exceed any contract penalty.

"But..."

Zhang Lingfeng was still hesitating.

It wasn’t that he valued Starry Sky University being more prestigious, but he believed coasting at Starry Sky University would yield more Coasting Along Value than at Divine Martial University.

Thus, he wasn’t eager to sign the Divine Martial University’s direct admission contract.

"How about this, Teacher Li, let’s wait for the inspector to come and check if Ling Feng has awakened any potential, and then we’ll discuss the contract."

Hong Lixin suggested.

He wanted to secure more cultivation resource subsidies for Ling Feng.

"Yes, let’s talk after the check."

Yang Liru also thought it was a good idea.

"Teacher Hong, Teacher Yang, although Divine Martial University isn’t as prestigious as Starry Sky University, direct admission is not easy to obtain. You should know that the direct admission contract I’m offering Ling Feng is A-level, which is two levels higher than the other candidate."

"The reason for giving an A-level contract is the belief that Ling Feng might have awakened potential. If the test results show he hasn’t awakened potential, the contract will be downgraded to a D-level."

Old Li reminded.

As the head of the admissions office, he knew the initiative should be in his own hands, or else if Ling Feng tested positive for potential, he would be in a passive position.

"How dare they offer him an A-level contract!"

Teng Qingshan was indignant; he knew Ling Feng was treated better, but not by how much. He didn’t expect it to be two levels higher.

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Hong Lixin and Yang Liru were both shocked, not expecting Divine Martial University to offer Ling Feng an A-level contract.

Not only is the scholarship larger, but the cultivation resource subsidies would also exceed those of regular Starry Sky University students.

"Ling Feng, what do you think?"

Yang Liru knew the decision was ultimately up to Ling Feng.

"Can I think of it this way, as long as I’m outstanding enough, the training Divine Martial University provides won’t be any less than what Starry Sky University offers?"

Ling Feng asked tentatively.

"It will be even better."

Old Li confidently assured.

"Alright, I’ll sign!"

Ling Feng nodded.

As long as Divine Martial University can ensure that, then coasting at Divine Martial University, the Coasting Along Value received will not be less than at Starry Sky University.

After all, the more precious the endeavor, the greater the reward for coasting through it.

Imagine having access to the most precious cultivation resources in the eyes of others at Divine Martial University, yet maintaining a lackadaisical attitude; what an experience it would be?

The Coasting Along Value received would also be much greater than usual.

Thus, Ling Feng decided to sign.

Quickly he completed the contract signing.

Once Divine Martial University stamps and signs, the contract will automatically take effect.

But Old Li did not immediately upload the contract for the school official to sign and stamp.

Because the inspector for Ling Feng had arrived; the A-level contract’s worth depends on whether Ling Feng has awakened any potential.

If he has, Old Li will only need to immediately upload the contract, get the school to sign and stamp, and the contract will automatically take effect.

The same applies conversely.