Chapter 32

Insult?

Li Yuan did not expect that Hall Master Wan would use such a word to describe the Starry Sky Martial Hall.

In fact, from the moment they met until now, Li Yuan had an extremely good impression of Hall Master Wan... As a hall master and a powerful Source Martial Artist, he treated Li Yuan, a high school student, with a nearly equal attitude.

The signing conditions he offered were even what Li Yuan considered to be a sky-high price.

How much does his uncle earn in a year after working in the field for the past few years, heading to the most dangerous areas? Only about a million Blue Star coins.

"Hall Master Wan... but previously, only the Starry Sky Martial Hall was willing to sign a contract with me in advance," Li Yuan said with slight hesitation.

Li Yuan still felt grateful toward the Starry Sky Martial Hall and Uncle Zhong.

"Haha, it seems you really don't understand the ins and outs of the Starry Sky Martial Hall," Hall Master Wan laughed. "How about this, I'll have your teacher come and tell you; once I explain it, he will understand."

Hall Master Wan indeed wanted to show his regard for Li Yuan by suppressing the Starry Sky Martial Hall.

But he knew even better that to win over a genius like Li Yuan, signing a contract based on benefits was only the first step; it was best to cultivate a relationship with each other.

Telling the truth himself? It would make him look like a petty person.

Soon.

Hall Master Wan invited Xu Bo and Principal Tan over.

In front of Li Yuan, Hall Master Wan quickly explained the situation to the two, directly mentioning the B-level contract, Li Yuan's extraordinary spiritual power talent, and the Starry Sky Martial Hall's private approach to Li Yuan.

"Extraordinary spiritual power talent? B-level contract?" Principal Tan was extremely surprised, looking at Li Yuan in utter shock.

He was also a Level 16 First-Rank Martial Artist and understood the importance of spiritual power to becoming a Source Martial Artist.

Extraordinary spiritual power talent? Principal Tan had only heard of it in the past and had never seen it.

It was too rare.

"Old Wan, you're giving a B-level contract? The Starry Sky Martial Hall contacted Li Yuan privately? And only offered a D-level contract?" Upon hearing this, Xu Bo's expression changed, revealing a trace of anger. "It's highly likely that fellow Song Yi!"

"Song Yi? That deputy hall master of the Starry Sky Martial Hall?" Hall Master Wan was thoughtful; he had just taken office and had only met the main hall master of the Guanshan Branch of the Starry Sky Martial Hall.

Several deputy hall masters? Hall Master Wan knew the information but hadn't truly met them yet.

"Yes," Xu Bo nodded. He had been in the Guanshan District for several years and was familiar with the big shots in this area.

"Li Yuan."

Xu Bo looked at Li Yuan, who was still a bit confused, and said in a low voice, "You entered the Blue Star Youth Ranking so quickly... did you happen to have played over a hundred matches on the Starry Sky Fighting Network?"

"Yes," Li Yuan vaguely began to understand.

"You entered the Blue Star Youth Ranking; the Martial Arts Bureau and the Starfire Martial Hall only know this news, but they don't know your detailed data on the Starry Sky Fighting Network," Xu Bo explained directly. "But the Starry Sky Martial Hall would know, because the Starry Sky Fighting Network is directly controlled by the Starry Sky Martial Hall."

Starry Sky Martial Hall?

Starry Sky Fighting Network?

Li Yuan understood instantly and also suddenly realized why only the Starry Sky Martial Hall was willing to sign him.

So, there was an information gap?

"Li Yuan, it's a shame I'm your martial arts homeroom teacher; I originally thought you had superb physical talent, but I didn't expect it to be extraordinary spiritual power talent..." Xu Bo shook his head. "If it really is Song Yi, based on my understanding of her, it's highly likely that if you went to the Starry Sky Martial Hall, she would appear during the negotiation process and directly upgrade your contract to a C-level contract."

"In this way."

"You would naturally feel grateful to her and would most likely sign it directly," Xu Bo looked at Li Yuan. "Once signed, even if you find out the truth in the future, firstly, she didn't treat you unfairly, and secondly, she counts as your guide, and she could still find many excuses, so you wouldn't really do anything."

Li Yuan held his breath.

He never expected that there would be so many tricks behind a single contract.

However, Teacher Xu Bo was right.

If the Starry Sky Martial Hall really planned it this way and there hadn't been today's twists and turns, he would most likely have agreed to sign.

"This Song Yi, she's used to playing tricks, and now she's playing them on my student." The coldness on Xu Bo's face deepened.

After he was injured, his strength didn't recover, but his powerful connections made most of the Second-Rank Source Martial Artists in the Guanshan District respect him.

In his view, Song Yi's actions were a slap in the face.

"Li Yuan."

Hall Master Wan remained calm and smiled, "I invited your principal and Teacher Xu here just to let you understand... the signing conditions I offered are already my greatest sincerity."

"I believe that even if your principal reports this to the Martial Arts Bureau, the Martial Arts Bureau's special recruitment conditions would be hard-pressed to reach B-level," Hall Master Wan said frankly.

Li Yuan nodded gently.

"Li Yuan, I will report your situation again, but based on my experience, the Martial Arts Bureau will most likely only offer C-level contract conditions," Principal Tan nodded. "Martial Arts Bureau special recruitment usually has much stricter reviews... the decision is still in your own hands."

Martial Arts Bureau special recruitment is much stricter?

Li Yuan was thoughtful.

"Li Yuan, you don't need to worry; I will give you time to consider and go back to discuss it with your family," Hall Master Wan smiled. "I will have your Teacher Xu Bo transfer the specific contract details to you tonight."

"Within a month, as long as you are willing, contact me at any time."

"My virtual V-number is..." Hall Master Wan smiled.

"Li Yuan, why aren't you writing it down?" Xu Bo said.

"Yes," Li Yuan quickly opened his smart ring, wrote it down, and added Hall Master Wan as a friend.

Immediately, Li Yuan also discovered that this was not Hall Master Wan's work V-number, but a private number.

"Alright."

"Principal Tan, Iron Tower, I only invited the two of you here, so you should understand what I mean," Hall Master Wan smiled.

Principal Tan and Xu Bo looked at each other.

"Yes," Xu Bo nodded. "Don't worry, I will keep it confidential."

"Don't worry, Hall Master Wan," Principal Tan also said solemnly.

"Good, I have other matters, so I'll be leaving first."

"By the way, Principal Tan, Iron Tower, regarding that Lin Lanyue, if she is willing, my Starfire Martial Hall can provide a C-level contract, but as for her family... please deliver the news to them," Hall Master Wan smiled.

"Don't worry, Hall Master Wan," Principal Tan smiled.

Hall Master Wan nodded and finally looked at Li Yuan, "Little friend Li Yuan, I hope I can see you training in the Starfire Martial Hall."

Immediately, Hall Master Wan left the martial arts classroom and walked toward the outside of the school.

After seeing him off to his car.

Xu Bo took Li Yuan and returned directly to his office.

"Li Yuan, the treatment Hall Master Wan offered is quite good," Xu Bo thought for a moment and said. "If your spiritual power talent situation is reported, the Martial Arts Bureau will definitely recruit you specially, but the treatment will be hard-pressed to be this good."

"Teacher, why?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

Logically, shouldn't it be about the same?

"You don't understand," Xu Bo smiled. "Martial Arts Bureau special recruitment uses taxpayers' money, and the official audit is very strict... that group of people at the Martial Arts Bureau doesn't care much about whether you receive the best training; they want political achievements, but they are even less willing to take responsibility, so the students they recruit specially are all those they are absolutely certain will succeed."

Li Yuan understood; he hadn't awakened martial arts spirituality, so the uncertainty was too great.

The Martial Arts Bureau would not easily take a big risk.

"In fact."

"Hall Master Wan's willingness to give you a B-level contract is highly likely related to him just taking office," Xu Bo smiled. "He just arrived, and he definitely wants to achieve some results."

"The contract for you involves some gambling."

"B-level contract... if you haven't even reached a Level 16 martial artist by the age of 30, he will be held accountable."

"Of course, with his strength, he won't care, but if you really choose to sign, you must work hard."

"Signing in advance just makes your martial arts path faster," Xu Bo instructed.

"I understand," Li Yuan nodded.

If Teacher Xu hadn't said anything, he really wouldn't have known about the complex relationships behind it.

Drip—

Li Yuan's smart ring vibrated; there was a document waiting to be received.

"This is the B-level contract sent by Hall Master Wan; it was just sent to me. He truly values you; it can be considered his greatest sincerity. I'm afraid he had someone draft it as soon as he got in the car," Xu Bo sighed with emotion, then looked at Li Yuan. "It's almost dinner time."

"After you finish eating, don't attend the evening self-study session; go home and discuss it with your family, and make a decision as soon as possible."

"Of course, if you want to wait for the results of the Martial Arts Bureau's special recruitment, or if you want to go to the Starry Sky Martial Hall to talk again... that's also fine," Xu Bo hesitated and didn't fully persuade him.

After all, he was only Li Yuan's homeroom teacher, not his personal master.

He couldn't make such a major life decision for Li Yuan.

(End of chapter)