CHAPTER 47: CHAPTER 47: BREACH OF CONTRACT

"What?"

Everyone was caught off guard.

Teng Qingshan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the image of that cup of nutrient water drank entirely by Ling Feng once again appeared in his mind, really wanting to slap himself at this moment.

"But his combat power clearly went from below 9.0 to 18.0 in half a month. If he didn’t awaken his potential, how do you explain that?"

Yang Liru was utterly perplexed.

"Exactly, and Ling Feng usually doesn’t even cultivate much."

Hong Lixin added.

"It was just a revelation, the previously accumulated power was plentiful, it was finally fully unleashed, leading to this aberrant phenomenon.

This kind of situation is rare among us, but not uncommon within the Seven Great Star Systems.

However, looking at him, it’s obvious he’s already released it all, and future increases in combat power will be just as slow as before, or even regress."

Huang Ling said impatiently.

"This... revelation?"

This answer clearly wasn’t acceptable to Yang Liru, Hong Lixin, and Ma Yong.

"Two months ago, wasn’t he like everyone else, working exceptionally hard, even more relentless and extreme in cultivation than others?"

Huang Ling saw Yang Liru and the others weren’t satisfied with her answer, so she asked.

"Yes, for a long time, Ling Feng worked extremely hard, even fainting from over-cultivation, and from then on, he seemed like a changed person."

Yang Liru nodded. As Ling Feng’s head teacher, she knew what he used to be like.

"That’s precisely it, once a person has a revelation, they release the previously suppressed power, Ling Feng is like that, and this release has nothing to do with potential awakening; if he wants to continue to progress, he must work even harder than before, otherwise he won’t be able to get into Starry Sky University, let alone secure a spot."

Huang Ling asserted confidently.

Everyone secretly lamented.

Teng Qingshan smiled silently, couldn’t help but glance at old Li.

A-level contract?

Wonder how old Li will explain this when he gets back?

Someone without awakened potential doesn’t deserve such a contract.

"I suppose I should be blamed for not investigating thoroughly, making you all excited for nothing."

Huang Ling sighed.

In her heart, blaming Chen Duling; had it not been for Chen Duling insisting she come to inspect Ling Feng, she wouldn’t have traveled from Inner Ring City specially.

"Mom, you just said, as long as Ling Feng works hard on cultivation from now on, he can seize this momentum and continue to grow, right?"

Chen Duling asked.

"Of course, but the progress of cultivation will become slower and slower. Even a rare genius will encounter bottlenecks, let alone him, but...if he can work as hard as he did before, his combat power should eventually exceed 30.0; beyond that, I cannot guarantee."

Huang Ling nodded.

30.0 is already outstanding among Elemental Martial Artists, allowing free access to Inner Ring City.

That’s the strength in the eyes of ordinary people.

But none present were ordinary, 30.0 is just their starting point, yet Ling Feng’s endpoint.

"Teacher Li, I hope my inspection results won’t cause you any trouble."

Huang Ling apologized sincerely.

As an inspector with mental telekinesis prowess, her words carry authority, more reliable than any detection instrument, concluding that Ling Feng’s future combat power can only reach 30.0. Such talent and capacity are far from enough for Divine Martial University’s A-level contract, even D-level contracts could be a challenge for old Li.

After all, every contracted spot means the school would offer more scholarships and cultivation resource subsidies. Without sufficient outcome feedback, it would impact school ratings and the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance’s resource subsidies to the school.

"No, no, I actually have to thank you. If it weren’t for you, I would have nearly made a colossal error."

Old Li laughed.

Thankfully, he hadn’t immediately uploaded the contract back to the school.

"What do you mean, Teacher Li?"

Yang Liru frowned.

"Although Ling Feng signed the contract, I haven’t uploaded it to the school, so the school hasn’t stamped and signed it, meaning the contract hasn’t taken effect yet."

Old Li explained.

This matter needed a statement for the Ninth Middle School.

"What do you plan to do now?"

Yang Liru asked.

"Well...as the inspection result is out, Divine Martial University certainly can’t give Ling Feng an A-level contract now. However, considering his combat power reached 18.0 and awakened eight channels of Qi Sensitivity, I can make an exception and offer him a D-level contract, but he must change his cultivation attitude, cultivate diligently like other students, and not shirk. Otherwise, the school will terminate the contract and possibly expel him."

Old Li pondered for a moment before speaking.

If it weren’t for the almost-effective A-level contract earlier, old Li wouldn’t have considered giving Ling Feng a D-level contract.

This contract stemmed from a feeling of guilt, not wanting to stir conflict with Ninth Middle School.

"Changing from A-level to D-level isn’t unreasonable, but could you omit the stipulated rule?"

Hong Lixin said.

In fact, he and Yang Liru understood old Li’s predicament.

After all, A-level contracts are incredibly valuable, signing the wrong one could affect Ling Feng, old Li, and even Divine Martial University in myriad ways.

It might even adversely affect Ninth Middle School’s reputation.

But Ling Feng came from a poor background, barely securing a spot. If he lost the contract, it’d be quite regrettable, so Yang Liru and Hong Lixin were keen to secure more for Ling Feng.

"The school doesn’t foster loafers, especially given our current situation; everyone knows it well. If Ling Feng cannot demonstrate value, not only would the contract be impossible, it would be hard for him to enter Divine Martial University. He cannot keep improving his cultivation without effort; 30.0 is his limit, even under intense cultivation. I hope you understand my point."

Old Li resolutely refused.

He couldn’t sacrifice his future for Ling Feng.

"Maybe wait until Ling Feng wakes up and see what he says?"

Yang Liru suggested.

"I think it’s unnecessary to force it; Ling Feng will be sleeping for at least a day or two."

Huang Ling reminded them.

She couldn’t quite understand why Ling Feng would refuse her spiritual power baptism, thoroughly giving up right in front of her eyes.

The thought of it infuriated her, turning away with Chen Duling and leaving Ninth Middle School.

Yang Liru and Hong Lixin were helpless, so they first saw off Huang Ling, then returned to watch over Ling Feng, worried as they watched him still asleep, eager enough to slap Ling Feng awake.

This concerned whether Ling Feng could secure his spot.

As Ling Feng’s teachers, both Yang Liru and Hong Lixin hoped for Ling Feng to thrive and excel in Divine Martial University in the future.

"I think we should let it go!"

"Treat what I said as rubbish. Every piece of cultivation resource subsidy, every scholarship is squeezed out for humans to battle Alien Races and fend off extraterrestrial life. With Ling Feng’s current condition, even if he truly signed the contract, he’d likely lose the right due to cultivation issues, better let nature take its course and see what achievements he can obtain next semester. As long as his combat power stabilizes and awakens several more Qi Sensitivities, the treatment he receives at Divine Martial University will not be worse than a D-level contract."

Old Li saw Ling Feng sleeping soundly, drooling, and felt something ominous inside, finally deciding to change his mind again and not give Ling Feng even a D-level contract.

"But Teacher Li..."

"This matter is settled, apologies."

Old Li feared he might soften and agree with Yang Liru, quickly left Ninth Middle School.

"Ling Feng, wake up now!"

Yang Liru shouted angrily at Ling Feng.