[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er":3,"chapter-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-47":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial World: Getting Strong by Grinding Er Lang Shen's Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2330414,4558,"Chapter 47: The Underestimated Lin Qi (Requesting Follow Reads)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Lin Qi’s expression remained calm, not at all surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Dongfang Qi was quite taken aback; she had been signing contracts for years and negotiated with dozens of prodigies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they heard they could sign a contract, even if they masked it well,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they would inevitably betray signs of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Lin Qi before her showed no expression whatsoever, making it impossible to discern his true thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This surprised her greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me the terms of your contract.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two cups of coffee were brought over; after speaking, Lin Qi picked one up and took a sip, the bitter taste spreading through his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Qi pulled out a tablet and handed it to Lin Qi; on the screen was a contract: Class C Contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After comprehensive evaluation, our Martial Arts Gym has classified you as a Class C prodigy, worthy of a Class C contract.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under the Class C contract, we will provide you with 1.5 million Xiaoguo currency and resources worth 1 million Xiaoguo currency, totaling 2.5 million Xiaoguo currency, sustained until your university graduation—that is, a five-year term.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Additionally, at our Chongming Martial Arts Gym’s affiliated Martial Arts Supermarket, you will enjoy an 85% discount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our Chongming Martial Arts Gym offers the most generous contract terms—you can rest assured,” Dongfang Qi said, puffing out her chest with a confident smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded; indeed, as Jiang Tao had said, the Chongming Martial Arts Gym truly had money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the same Class C contract, they offered more than Chiqiong and Heiyao Martial Arts Gyms—500,000 Xiaoguo currency more in cash alone, equivalent to a Second-Class Talent Loan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Direct cash gift, no repayment required, given for five full years: one year of senior high, four years of university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think, Lin Qi? No one offers better terms than our Chongming Martial Arts Gym,” Dongfang Qi said, watching him expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi set down his cup and spoke slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need time to consider.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Qi froze. Consider?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consider what? Just sign it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never encountered this before; others, upon hearing they could sign a Class C contract, almost always signed their names without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They feared Chongming Martial Arts Gym might change its mind—how could anyone like Lin Qi possibly need to consider?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only prodigies eligible for Class B or even Class A contracts had the right to say they needed to think it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re just a common Class C prodigy, yet you still want to consider? It’s outright insolent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you dissatisfied with the contract?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Qi cursed inwardly but kept a smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Lin Qi nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Dongfang Qi speechless again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, given your talent, the Class C contract is already the best you can get.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t actually want a Class B contract, do you? I can assure you, whether it’s Chiqiong or Heiyao Martial Arts Gym, they’ll only offer you a Class C contract.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I hope you, Lin Qi, won’t reach too high,” Dongfang Qi said, forcing herself to be serious in tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hum!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi pulled out his phone, glanced at it, then stood up and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s all for now. Let me think about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for the coffee!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked toward the door and vanished from Dongfang Qi’s sight in moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Lin Qi really doesn’t know his place—he thinks he’s a Class B prodigy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait and see. He’ll come crawling back to me soon,” Dongfang Qi sneered, picking up her coffee and taking a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, a Class B contract is impossible—this is just too far-fetched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Think it over again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stepped out of another café, feeling the sunlight on his skin, and exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—they won’t offer me a Class B contract. Only Chiqiong Martial Arts Gym remains, and they probably won’t either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi returned calmly to his martial arts room, changed into his training uniform as usual, and took his energy tonic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He removed his training spear, waited until his body warmed, then felt heat surge through every part of him as his muscles activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook the spear, swirling it into a flurry of motion, then launched into his spear technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shhh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear vibrated, thrusting like an arrow through the air, cutting through the wind with a faint whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s mind drifted, recalling his negotiations with Chongming and Heiyao Martial Arts Gym staff. As expected, all talks had collapsed—no one was willing to offer him a Class B contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t surprised by this outcome—he had anticipated it all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Chongming and Heiyao Martial Arts Gyms believed he lacked the potential to sign a Class B contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only he knew his potential was more than enough for a Class A contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he could wait; contract signings had no fixed deadline—some waited months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had over 700,000 Xiaoguo currency on hand, enough to carry him through this month until the mid-term assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the mid-term assessment, no one would doubt his ability to sign a Class B contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had a flexible bottom line: if his money ran out, he would sign immediately—take the cash first, then upgrade the contract later when his performance improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I still need sufficient strength—only with strength do you gain more choices.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened, his spear growing stronger in his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened, and his spear grew stronger in his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chii~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear tore through the air, its momentum fierce and overwhelming, the technique brutal and commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi channeled the power of his muscles, veins bulging on his arms like steel cables, blood surging rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spear technique opened wide and closed tight, leaving no hesitation, fully unleashing his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the words and expressions of Dongfang Qi and the Heiyao staff when they learned he needed to consider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The condescension, the disdain—flashed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was over forty years old in total, across two lives; even the most mature mind resented being looked down upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lived over forty years across two lifetimes; no matter how mature his mind, being looked down upon still irked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he would gain greater strength, sign a better contract, become the top prodigy of a martial arts gym—when you’re strong enough, no one dares treat you as an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he needed greater power, better contracts, to become a top-tier genius at the Martial Arts Gym—when you’re strong enough, no one around you is evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi roared, letting out a tiger’s howl, thrusting his spear forward with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shatter Thrust!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiral Break!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leap Through Air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As each spear technique unfolded, his momentum grew fiercer, his technique more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he wielded one spear technique after another, his aura grew fiercer, his spear art more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the spear tip sliced through space, emitting a piercing whistle; Lin Qi felt his body boil with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through training, your proficiency in “Shatter Mountain Spear Technique” has increased. Spear Technique +2%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through training, your movement proficiency has increased. Movement +1%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spear Technique: Stage One 94% → 96%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Movement: Stage One 90% → 91%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Body Movement: Stage One 90% → 91%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi gripped the spear with one hand, staring at the updated stats on his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spear technique was nearing Stage Two; with a bit more time, he was confident he could break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entire Tianhai No. 2 High School, few had broken into Stage Two in martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he resumed his spear training without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he returned to cultivating his spear techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal’s Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Jiang Zhiguang frowned, staring at the projected screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect Bailu City to have such bold ambitions—wanting to engage in martial arts exchange with our Tianhai City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In past years, it was always just Tianhai City on its own. Now Bailu City is stepping in—it’s clearly not a friendly move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sofa, Zhang Cheng sat with one leg crossed over the other, a screen projected before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng sat on the sofa with one leg crossed over the other, a screen projected before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Martial Arts Exchange Competition requires all ten key middle schools to participate. Now, not only are we representing our school’s honor, but also the entire Tianhai City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we lose, it’ll be too embarrassing,\" Zhang Cheng said, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, so we must win — this depends entirely on you, Old Zhang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s still time before the Martial Arts Exchange Competition begins. Every bit of improvement these kids can make counts,\" Jiang Zhiguang instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then just watch!\" Zhang Cheng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1465,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","85e001a31a6add330dffc052b791bebf737936a8a92b673d12f0d6e531630ebf","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-48","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-46",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]