Chapter 36

Based on the situation Li Yuan provided, the intelligent system gave a very detailed cultivation plan through its own large database.

The targeting was also extremely strong.

Moreover, for every item in the plan, there was an extremely detailed explanation, explaining the reasons.

After reading the whole thing.

Li Yuan had to admit that the intelligent system's analysis all made quite a lot of sense.

"AI intelligence based on big data is indeed extraordinary," Li Yuan sighed in his heart.

Only, this set of plans was too expensive.

"If I follow the full plan given by this intelligent system, I have to spend about 400,000 Blue Star coins/points every month," Li Yuan added it up and felt his scalp tingle. "It costs nearly 5 million a year."

How much are the Blue Star coins and points gifted by the Martial Hall in total?

A total of 3 million per year.

Until this moment, Li Yuan truly understood what his uncle Li Zhangzhou said.

Full-time martial arts?

No money? What martial arts are you practicing?

Wanting to become a powerful martial artist is something that has to be smashed out with money.

"I haven't become an entry-rank martial artist yet; once I become a First-Rank martial artist, the cost will only be greater," Li Yuan shook his head slightly.

Of course, Li Yuan also knew that the cultivation plan given by the intelligent system belonged to the high-end category.

It can assist in the improvement of physical fitness, martial arts skills, and spiritual power with maximum efficiency.

Improving all three aspects together will greatly increase the hope of becoming a Source Martial Artist in the future.

Only, the spending is huge.

Even a wealthy family like Wan Xiao's probably only dares to play like this during the sprint stage of the third year of high school.

"Lin Lanyue's family background seems better than Wan Xiao's; perhaps cultivation resources can reach this level," Li Yuan sighed secretly. "No wonder the progress speed is far beyond other classmates."

Good talent, hard work, plus resource support.

How can ordinary people compare to Lin Lanyue?

"My advantage lies in the Heart Palace," Li Yuan thought. "With 'Contemplation of the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra', not only can I quickly improve spiritual power, but I can also sleep deeply, eliminating all fatigue, which is comparable to the highest-level physical therapy."

Li Yuan's physical fitness improved so quickly, and 'Contemplation of the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra' contributed significantly.

"So, items like spirit-nourishing potions, top-level physical therapy, etc... can all be discarded," Li Yuan made a decision.

If purchased and used, perhaps cultivation efficiency would be higher.

It's just that, who made Li Yuan poor?

"If you are poor, you have to choose the most cost-effective way."

Li Yuan's gaze swept over other items. "In this way, the main points spending is on three items: one is physical fitness improvement, basic blood-qi potions, Source Force essence pills."

"Another item is deep medicinal bath."

"Next is actual combat sparring, sparring with a Level 15 martial artist, twice a week, costing 20,000 Blue Star coins per week," Li Yuan thought secretly.

Adding the above together.

One month, costing about 240,000 Blue Star coins/points.

In this way, until the college entrance examination in June next year, it will cost about 2 million Blue Star coins/points in total.

"The next gift from the Martial Hall will be in October next year," Li Yuan thought secretly. "Moreover, I also have to save some points for after becoming an entry-rank martial artist."

After entering university, the school will also have many cultivation resources, but it's still not in sight!

Li Yuan must plan well himself.

"As for training points, spear technique, movement technique, guidance from famous teachers, etc., I'll ask Teacher Xu Bo when I go back to school," Li Yuan made a decision.

Time passed second by second.

Suddenly, Li Yuan received two bank alerts, displayed directly on the virtual network.

"Your account ending in 1486 received 1,000,000.00 Blue Star coins..."

"Your account ending in 1486 received 1,200,000.00 Blue Star coins..."

Two arrival alerts.

"Hmm? Two sums of money, one should be gifted by Hall Master Wan, and the other should be the Martial Hall's contract reward," Li Yuan felt slightly confused. "But why is the contract reward 1.2 million Blue Star coins?"

"Could it be that there is another 300,000 Blue Star coins that will be sent to me later?"

Li Yuan was about to ask Xiaoyu.

"Master, the Martial Hall's cash reward for this year has arrived; according to the contract, all contract rewards for the 2042-2043 year have all arrived," Xiaoyu had already taken the initiative to speak.

"Why is the cash for the contract reward 300,000 less?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"Tax deduction!"

"This kind of Martial Hall contract reward goes through a public account and is supervised by the state; it must be taxed, and the Martial Hall has already paid it on your behalf. Master can check it in the virtual tax space," Xiaoyu explained immediately. "Normally, for this kind of large income, the part exceeding 1 million must be deducted by a maximum of 50% personal income tax."

"But contract rewards belong to special income, and the state has tax reductions, so only 20% is deducted."

"Reminding Master, you cannot evade taxes; once discovered, the fine starts at 10 times."

Xiaoyu giggled. "But Master, don't worry, the other 1 million Blue Star coins belong to a private gift and don't need to be taxed."

"As for points and training points, they are issued internally by the Martial Hall and go through the Martial Hall's loss... it will be calculated and taxed by the Martial Hall uniformly, so you don't have to pay it, Master."

Li Yuan was already numb from listening.

Tax payment?

300,000 Blue Star coins? Just gone like that? Li Yuan felt a pain in his heart.

Silence for a long time.

"That's right, it should be taxed," Li Yuan comforted himself in his heart. "War with the Star Realm, various infrastructure, education, people's livelihood... the state needs money, and paying taxes is an obligation that every citizen should fulfill."

Since childhood, Li Yuan had received similar education.

In the past, it was just shouting slogans; this time he finally had a personal experience.

"Cultivation, try to use points as much as possible."

"Cash, after all, has a wider range of uses," Li Yuan thought secretly, and also had a glimmer of expectation. "Besides, it's time to give some cash to Aunt."

Working so hard for so long, isn't it for today?

Easing the family's economic pressure has always been one of Li Yuan's driving forces.

Li Yuan didn't stay in the Starfire Martial Hall for too long; after four o'clock in the afternoon, he had already returned to school.

Found Xu Bo, who was in the office.

"Back so soon?" Xu Bo felt a bit surprised and smiled. "How does it feel?"

"The Martial Hall is quite good," Li Yuan said sincerely.

"The cultivation conditions of the Martial Hall have always been top-notch," Xu Bo smiled. "You came back to find me so soon; there must be something, right?"

"Yes."

"I want to ask Teacher for some guidance," Li Yuan said respectfully, and immediately told Teacher Xu roughly about the cultivation plan of the intelligent system.

"The cultivation plan formulated by the intelligent AI for you is very comprehensive, but they are all very expensive; your wealth is not enough, so you have to choose a few cost-effective items," Xu Bo said. "I'll only say two points."

"Teacher, please speak," Li Yuan listened.

"First, try your best to exchange for basic Source Force essence pills," Xu Bo said solemnly.

"The cultivation plan says to eat one a month, but in fact, it's best to look at your body's tolerance... if your body can withstand it, it's best to eat two a month."

"Basic Source Force essence pills are expensive, 100,000 Blue Star coins each," Xu Bo looked at Li Yuan and said. "But its efficacy is also extremely good."

"You haven't awakened martial arts spirituality and cannot practice high-level cultivation methods; taking Source Force essence pills can greatly compensate for this shortcoming of yours."

"Your physical talent is already powerful."

"If the effect is good enough."

"By the college entrance examination, your physical fitness could improve to 8.5 or even 9.0, and surpassing Lin Lanyue is hopeful," Xu Bo said solemnly.

Li Yuan's eyes flickered, and he felt a surge of excitement.

But he also felt a surge of pressure.

He had clearly become a millionaire, so why did he feel even poorer?

(End of chapter)