Chapter 45: Pioneer Families, Super-Sensory Perception

"Inquiring about enrollment for what? I can't agree to using the back door."

Lin Xiaohan's face suddenly turned serious, and he spoke with a stern expression:

"Normally, you throw little tantrums and vent your temper; it's no big deal.

But the Education Bureau is one of the Three Ministries of Dongxia; selecting fine talents and teaching them is a matter of state.

Qiguang Heng University faces countless students from cities across Hengzhou; they have studied hard for years, developed their Life Force, and only then squeezed to this threshold.

I cannot use public power for private gain or seek profit through authority."

As the Director of General Affairs of Qiguang Heng University, Lin Xiaohan's authority was not low.

He was someone teachers of various departments wouldn't offend and a target people wanted to get on good terms with.

After all, the so-called "General Affairs Office" managed all logistical matters!

From document management and personnel arrangements to salary distribution and various receptions, all sorts of miscellaneous items.

All decided by Lin Xiaohan's word alone.

Administrative agencies and logistics didn't get along, like soldiers serving in a war corps who annoyed the cooking squad.

Though not a matter of life and death or breaking bones, ordinary days would definitely not be easy.

"What do you think of your own sister!"

Facing Lin Xiaohan, whose image was tall as if possessed by holy light, Lin Yunqing pouted in dissatisfaction:

"Not to mention you; even if Mom and Dad teach in the Imperial Capital, I've never asked them to pull strings for me.

Brother, do you remember what I told you yesterday, that high school junior with extraordinary talent?"

Lin Xiaohan frowned slightly, half-believing and half-doubting:

"You mean you really picked up a high school student who is Spirit-Flesh Unity and Balanced Talent? What's his name?"

Lin Yunqing showed off like a treasure, proud and complacent:

"Qin Shi!"

"Surname Qin? From Yincheng?"

"Old Factory Street!"

Lin Xiaohan's brow furrowed even tighter:

"In the past ten years on Old Factory Street, no high school senior has ever gotten into a top university in Hengzhou. A few days ago, the local Education Bureau held a meeting, discussing abolishing the Zidi Schools, converting them from public to private."

He was not an admirer of the "Elite Theory" prevalent in the Imperial Capital; the so-called Life Force Development was closely related to Bloodline Genes.

Meaning the higher the family background, the easier it was to produce rare geniuses.

Like Qi Wuxiang and Lian Yixing of the First Generation Ten Greats were both on this list.

Especially after a thousand years of the New Calendar, the Second Generation Ten Greats, claimed to be Successors.

Almost all came from top-tier Administrative Stars like the Imperial Capital and Haizhou.

This trend of venerating noble bloodlines and firmly believing in genetic superiority flared up again.

But speaking fairly, on the path of Life Force Development, no matter which career path one chose, resource supply and connection support were indeed indispensable.

So hearing Lin Yunqing say the three words "Old Factory Street," Lin Xiaohan couldn't help but feel surprised.

"Life Force fifteen? Spiritual Field Power fifteen? Under eighteen years old? Walking the Old Martial Arts path?"

He confirmed with his sister again.

Lin Yunqing raised the data report in her hand:

"Can your own sister fake it to deceive you? Geniuses can be packaged, but how can that kind of monster that makes the Four Great National Universities envious be forged."

Lin Xiaohan reached out to take it and flipped through it seriously; curve charts representing Life Force and Spiritual Field Power, as well as body imaging and brainwave analysis, came into view.

He looked at several sheets of paper for a full seven or eight minutes.

After a long while, Lin Xiaohan raised his head, picked up the insulated cup beside him, took a sip, and calmed his mood.

"A day student from Old Factory Street who got into the Urban Circle's New No. 1 Middle School Hongzhi Class; just this perseverance is quite extraordinary.

If what you say is true, he only recently contacted Life Force Development and stepped onto the Old Martial Arts path.

There are probably two possibilities: either he has a very powerful teacher;

or he obtained some unspeakable opportunity, accumulated deeply and released thinly, soaring to the sky."

Lin Yunqing nodded:

"I guessed the same. I think the former is more likely. Brother, think about it; when the Martial Association was established, it swept away major sects, suppressed illegal organizations, killed until heads rolled, and many Old Martial Arts sects suffered as well.

Who knows, Assistant Teacher Qin might be the Sole Heir of some Hidden World Great Sect!

As for why he runs to the Youth Palace for a part-time job? It must be like me, wandering the mortal world and tempering the Dao Heart!"

Lin Xiaohan automatically filtered out the noise behind, pretending not to hear.

His sister usually liked reading Old Era wuxia novels and online literature; her brain circuits were different from ordinary people.

"I lean toward the latter. The Star Sea is vast, never lacking miracles and legends. Among the First Generation Ten Greats, who hasn't won the gaze of Divine Spirits or the addition of fortune?

Especially those predecessors who rose from obscurity and killed their way out of blood and fire; their life's magnificent waves are like epics."

Lin Yunqing blinked:

"Brother, you wouldn't want to kill and seize treasures, plotting against Assistant Teacher Qin... ow!"

Lin Xiaohan flicked his finger, and the airflow made a light "pop" sound, like a plastic bullet hitting Lin Yunqing's forehead, making her cry out in pain repeatedly.

"I told you to talk nonsense! Our Lin Family is at least a Pioneer Family; when have we lacked wind and cloud encounters? Why be envious of an ordinary boy from Old Factory Street?

Moreover, the gifts of fate have long been marked with a price; it's just that those in the game can't see it clearly for a while.

Encounters don't necessarily bring good results!"

Pioneer Families refer to Dongxia Citizens who actively received the "Pioneer Order" during Xinxing Development.

They often leased spaceships for massive population migration, heading to Administrative Stars still in the pioneering stage, starting construction and planning the future.

Every generation of Pioneer descendants regards it as a symbol of honor, believing their ancestors created everything today.

The so-called Chen, Lin, Qin, and Zheng are the four Pioneer Families with the greatest reputations and strongest power.

Their existence is as long as the days this planet beneath their feet has been developed.

Of course, truly accomplished Pioneer descendants mostly choose to continue on to the Star Sea, following the tide of the Great Expansion.

But these descendants who bear Pioneer surnames nowadays are mostly just putting on a show.

Lin Yunqing rubbed her smooth forehead and said ingratiatingly:

"Brother, I found such a talented seedling for you. Even if there's no merit, there's hard work."

"Be merciful and give out a slot from Qiguang Heng University's subsidy project."

"You've seen Assistant Teacher Qin's talent; he's absolutely qualified!"

Lin Xiaohan pondered briefly, still shaking his head:

"He hasn't enrolled yet and isn't a Qiguang Heng University freshman, so he's not qualified to apply for the subsidy project."

"No matter the specification or amount, it must be funded by the Education Bureau through a public account."

"As Director, if I don't follow regulations, I'll inevitably be criticized."

Lin Yunqing looked disappointed. She knew that no matter how much her Elder Brother doted on her, he would never casually change decisions on serious matters.

"Little sister, I parachuted in from Yazhou and just arrived; I must be cautious."

"Moreover, I'm at odds with some conservative members of the Professor Council called the 'Tomb School,' and things aren't pleasant."

"If I recommend Xiao Qin, it might not benefit him."

Lin Xiaahan glanced at the silent Lin Yunqing, a smile playing at the corner of his mouth:

"Here's what: bring him to see me one day, and let's see just how much of a monster he is."

"If he's truly outstanding, I'll pick a good teacher for him at Qiguang Heng University to assist in developing his Qi Life Force."

"He shouldn't reject New Martial Arts, right?"

Lin Yunqing thought for a moment:

"Assistant Teacher Qin doesn't seem like a rigid person. The boundary between New Martial Arts and Old Martial Arts was never that clear; our family's Three Emperors Cannon Fist also originated from Old Martial Arts."

Lin Xiaahan nodded:

"Fine, this matter is settled. I'll credit you with a merit. Another day I'll plead with Father to transfer you back from the Youth Palace."

Lin Yunqing didn't care much about herself and said vaguely:

"I'm quite happy working at the Youth Palace. By the way, what if that Qin surname person keeps clinging?"

"You know, I can't stand those arrogant dogs who love to show off!"

Lin Xiaahan's expression was displeased as he lectured:

"Can't you act like a girl? Is fighting all day proper?"

"As for Qin Lihao's side, don't pay them any mind. Their appetite has been too big lately; they want to swallow Dangyang East Suburbs in one bite."

"Qin Lihao is violent and arrogant, and Qin Zhijie isn't worth worrying about. But their elder brother Qin Renying, and that Qin Yixiong—one is cunning as a ghost, the other is solid in skill, running Yincheng like an iron bucket."

"Let them jump around for now."

Lin Yunqing wasn't interested in these matters and reached out to ask for a favor:

"If you won't give a subsidy project slot, the corresponding benefits can't be lacking, right."

"Brother, reward me with a bottle of high-grade Energy Liquid, give me a little taste."

Lin Xiaahan laughed:

"Do you think Energy Liquid is cabbage? Every time requires filing a report with the Research Institute and issuing a slip; it's very troublesome."

Lin Yunqing muttered behind his back:

"Director Lin is too stingy!"

Lin Xiaahan helplessly:

"I'll try. Since he's a New Life Stage after breaking his limit, Level 6 Energy Liquid is enough."

Actually, even with Qi Life Force reaching the Amateur Seventh Rank standard, it's hard to fully digest and absorb.

If not for his little sister Lin Yunqing vouching for him and calling Qin Shi a monster, Lin Xiaahan wouldn't do such a wasteful thing.

"Remember, you're several years older than her; don't stir up any teacher-student romance to stimulate Mom and Dad."

Director Lin instructed.

He felt his own sister was a bit too eager.

"Mind your own business!"

Lin Yunqing said angrily:

"Sister-in-law was your student back then!"

Lin Xiaahan explained sheepishly:

"My courtship was proper and within ritual, a serious romance; how could it be the same."

"Moreover, your sister-in-law's family and our Dad and Mom are old friends."

Lin Yunqing pouted:

"Anyway, just settle that Qin surname person and don't let him bother me and Assistant Teacher Qin."

"If you make me angry, I'll call people to put him in a sack and throw him into the river!"

After the warning, Lin Yunqing quickly left.

She got into the car, re-added the friend 【Lightning Windstorm Slash】, and sent her the photo she just took of the General Affairs Office Director's office doorplate.

【Super Invincible Tyrannosaurus War God: 【Image】】

【Super Invincible Tyrannosaurus War God: Director Lin is preparing to personally select a professional teacher to privately cultivate an Old Martial Genius; what do you say?】

【Lightning Whirlwind Slash: See a person, anything can be discussed! Sis just got promoted to supervisor at the Company, her authority over fund usage is huge!】

【Super Invincible Tyrannosaurus War God: Then when you have time, make a trip to the Urban Circle and open your eyes, see what a Monster is!】

……

……

Bedroom, Qin Shi opened his eyes, and pressed down at the moment the Alarm Clock rang.

【Intermediate Achievement - Deep Sleep (12/30)】

【Intermediate Achievement - Muscle Memory (11%)】

Old Martial Arts Training Method Level 2 (27/30)

Old Martial Arts Fighting Method Level 2 (19/30)

Body 15.1→16

Spirit 14.9→15.2

Habitually browsing the panel data once, Qin Shi was Spirited, put on a short-sleeved shirt, got up, and washed.

"Brother, why do you walk without a sound!"

The youngest Qin Lan, who was cooking porridge, turned around and saw Qin Shi suddenly appear, and was startled.

The startled Qin Lan's Spoon slipped from her hand and fell, and at that instant, Qin Shi's Perception of his Surroundings seemed to slow down.

As if a normal movie was played in slow motion, the lens pushed forward frame by frame.

"This is……"

Qin Shi was Confused, and subconsciously reached out, catching the falling Spoon.

Swish!

The next moment.

The world's flow speed instantly returned to normal.

【Activated Junior Achievement - Super-sensory Perception】

A line of illusory text suddenly flashed, flowing into the depths of Consciousness.

(Chapter End)