Chapter 35

Nanjiang Martial Arts University

School of Elixirs

"Kid, you're finally back."

"I didn't know you'd run into trouble just by going home!"

Jiang Hekang said with a smile on his face.

Of course, his words were mostly in jest!

"Dean, this is the pass!"

"Also, I would like to borrow thirty thousand spirit stones from the academy in advance!"

Ning An naturally knew this and spoke up.

He had originally only intended to borrow ten thousand, but thought it would be better to borrow a bit more.

"Thirty thousand spirit stones?!"

"Did something happen?!"

Jiang Hekang frowned slightly; this number was insignificant for the entire Nanjiang Martial Arts University.

The problem was that for a Third Grade martial artist, it was a huge sum.

"No, it's mainly because I had a bit of a fortuitous encounter after going back."

"My cultivation base has reached the peak of the Third Grade!"

"I want to borrow some resources to attempt the Fourth Grade!!"

Seeing that the Dean was thinking of something else, Ning An hurriedly spoke up.

And he released some of his own aura.

"Peak of the Third Grade?!"

"So fast?!"

Jiang Hekang couldn't help but be stunned.

Although he had roughly known before that Ning An wasn't as simple as a fresh Third Grade practitioner.

But he hadn't paid much attention!

After all, he hadn't tested Ning An's strength or anything.

"I had accumulated a lot previously, and after breaking through to the Third Grade, I stepped into the late stage immediately."

"After going home, I happened to find a century-old wild ginseng!"

Ning An didn't hesitate to say.

These things weren't easy to hide anyway, so it was better to be open about it.

There were plenty of examples of accumulation leading to a breakthrough.

Martial artists also have the concept of sudden enlightenment, where one makes rapid progress after a moment of clarity.

If Ning An were in his twenties, stepping from the Second Grade to the late stage of the Third Grade in one breath.

That would indeed cause quite a stir!

However, at thirty years old, this kind of accumulation is considered normal.

"I see!"

Jiang Hekang said after only a slight moment of surprise.

Three hundred years since the recovery of spiritual energy, all sorts of situations have occurred.

Examples of accumulation leading to breakthroughs are not rare.

However, his expectations for Ning An in his heart couldn't help but rise.

Without hesitation, Jiang Hekang directly approved the thirty thousand spirit stones.

The School of Elixirs itself is the wealthiest in Nanjiang Martial Arts University.

If Ning An could step into the ranks of Fourth Grade martial artists, gifting him these thirty thousand spirit stones wouldn't be a problem at all.

There is a huge chasm between the Second and Third Grades, and the same applies between the Third and Fourth Grades.

Especially since stepping into the Fourth Grade means becoming a mid-grade martial artist.

Their strength is incomparable to that of the Third Grade.

After settling things with the Dean, Ning An returned to his dormitory.

"Let's see what the golden finger will be next."

Ning An thought silently!

If he gets a good golden finger, then it's not impossible to try for the Fourth Grade.

This time, he invested fifteen thousand spirit stones directly.

According to the logic of this superpower refresh.

The more spirit stones invested, the more likely it is to refresh a good ability.

The big turntable spun continuously again!

Finally, it landed on a grid emitting a faint green light.

It was clear that what he drew was better than before.

【Martial Dao Talent Doubled (Special): Increases your own cultivation talent by onefold (lasts for one month)】

Even Ning An didn't expect that the superpower refreshed this time would be this.

He could feel that his cultivation had become much easier immediately.

His aptitude was only average, but after doubling it.

It was at least above average!

He could clearly feel that his cultivation speed had doubled.

His sensitivity to spiritual energy was also constantly increasing.

And not only that, he also had many new insights regarding martial arts techniques.

"Having good talent really allows one to do whatever they want!"

This was Ning An's greatest realization at this moment!

Although his talent doubling was only temporary.

He knew he had to seize this month to intensify his cultivation.

Cultivate martial arts and improve his combat power.

Besides that, he would read the insights left by predecessors in the library on breaking through to the Fourth Grade.

Finally, he had to set aside some time to attempt the Fourth Grade breakthrough.

Taking advantage of the time when his cultivation talent was better would be very helpful for the Fourth Grade breakthrough.

Ning An didn't know what talent he would draw next time.

So, it would be best if he could break through while he had this talent.

Plus, he had previously bought many healing elixirs in the mall flash sale.

Even if the breakthrough failed, it wouldn't be unacceptable.

In a short time, Ning An had planned out his next steps.

To avoid wasting time, he devoted himself entirely to cultivation.

He didn't forget to send a message to those he was close to, informing them he was going into seclusion.

This was to prevent anyone from disturbing him!