Chapter 82: Upgrade to A-Class Contract (Request Follows)

Half an hour after the final exam results were released

Chiqiong Martial Arts Hall, Deputy Director’s Office

In the spacious martial arts chamber, under bright white lights, a burly figure sat cross-legged, hands forming the Five Points Toward Heaven posture.

“Huh~”

Micro winds formed spontaneously around his body, golden particles swirling around him, converging into a tornado that sucked them back into his core like a vacuum.

Moments later, Yue Feng suddenly opened his eyes, a powerful shockwave of air radiating outward.

Sharp light flashed in his piercing gaze.

“Master, the final exam results are out!”

Alpha, a red metallic sphere, floated slowly through the air toward him.

“Project it!” Yue Feng raised an eyebrow.

“Yes!”

“Ding!”

A massive green holographic screen projected forth, displaying several ranking lists.

Yue Feng’s eyes flashed like lightning as he swiftly scanned the ranking list.

“Tianhai City is the provincial capital of Cang Province, the strongest city in comprehensive strength.”

“In past years, we Tianhai City had the most students in the top hundred provincial rankings, and our student always held the top spot.”

“But this time, Bailu City has caught up—we’re tied in the number of top hundred students, and the top rank has changed: Wang Qiufeng has been surpassed by Chen Li.”

Yue Feng shook his head, murmuring to himself.

Then he turned his gaze to Lin Qi, ranked ninth in the Tianhai City list, and smiled.

“Of course, Lin Qi didn’t disappoint me.”

“His talent is even stronger than I imagined.”

“B-class contract? Time to upgrade!”

…

Near ten o’clock, the Contracting Department of Heiming Martial Arts Hall was still open.

Director Li stared at the projection before him, his face twisted in agony—Lin Qi’s face and name stood out glaringly.

Especially seeing the boy ranked ninth in the entire city made his heart ache.

A student who rose from outside the top thousand in one semester to become the city’s ninth-ranked genius.

And this wasn’t even his limit—his potential left endless room for imagination.

Yet this genius was originally meant for Heiming Martial Arts Hall.

Once signed, he could have brought unimaginable bonuses—perhaps even clearing his family’s mortgage in one go.

And Jiang Tao, Lin Qi’s friend—if they signed with Heiming, it would be buy one, get one free: two top-tier geniuses.

Now it was gone. Everything was gone!!

Once a martial artist signs a contract, they cannot switch to another martial arts hall unless they transfer to the military.

He glanced at the darkened director’s office, helpless and filled with sorrow.

Perhaps this is the helplessness of being an employee.

…

Heiyao Martial Arts Hall

The Contracting Department director also felt like crying as he stared at the results.

“This Lin Qi… he’s truly a genius!!”

“Heaven is playing a trick on me—why am I so unlucky?!”

“Forget it, forget it. Fate has no connection. Perhaps this Lin Qi was never meant to be with Heiyao Martial Arts Hall.”

“Maybe I shouldn’t have trusted big data—I should’ve personally investigated those geniuses I ignored.” He murmured to himself.

…

The final exam had ended, but the results and rankings stirred up waves.

Countless genius names now appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Among them was Lin Qi’s name.

The first day of winter break

Lin Qi stepped out of his family’s car; the biting cold wind brushed his face like a gentle breeze.

His father stepped out from the driver’s seat, carrying heavy bags.

Sun Guanli, dressed in a crisp suit with a neatly trimmed mustache, warmly stepped forward to greet them.

“Student Lin Qi, Mr. Lin!”

“Director Sun, sorry to keep you waiting!” Lin Qi apologized.

“No problem!”

“Let’s go!”

Lin Qi nodded and followed Sun Guanli into the martial arts hall.

He told his father to put the bags in their own hall, then followed Sun Guanli to the director’s office. Sun walked ahead, glancing back at Lin Qi, his heart light and pleased.

The best decision he’d made this year was signing Lin Qi, this genius.

He had brought them tremendous surprises—and now he would receive his reward.

Moments later, on the top floor—still the deputy director’s office.

“Ding!”

Yue Feng turned to face the two entering, smiled, and extended his hand:

“Student Lin Qi, welcome!”

Lin Qi returned the smile and shook his hand.

“Sit!”

Both sat down; Sun Guanli poured tea for them.

“Here, Lin Qi, try this specially cultivated green tea.”

!

Lin Qi nodded, took the cup, and sipped. The brown-green tea emitted a fragrant aroma; it tasted bitter at first, then slowly turned sweet.

Soon, he felt a stream washing through his mind, leaving him clearer and his thoughts sharper.

“This… tea?” Lin Qi was astonished.

“This specially cultivated green tea enhances alertness and insight, greatly aiding martial arts comprehension.”

“I’ll give you a few packs,” Yue Feng smiled.

“Thank you, Director!” Lin Qi did not refuse.

“Lin Qi, make good use of these packs—they’re worth five hundred thousand Xia Country yuan,” Sun Guanli warned.

Five hundred thousand Xia Country yuan?

Looking at the tea in his cup, Lin Qi was stunned.

“Enough small talk,” Yue Feng waved his hand.

Sun Guanli nodded and placed documents and a tablet before Lin Qi.

Alpha also projected a holographic screen.

“Lin Qi!”

“Congratulations on ranking ninth in Tianhai City.”

“Though you haven’t technically met the A-class contract criteria, your talent and rate of progress are sufficient for me to make an exception.”

“I’m upgrading your B-class contract to an A-class contract!” Yue Feng smiled.

Lin Qi nodded calmly, unsurprised.

Yue Feng smiled approvingly and pointed to the screen:

“Under our Chiqiong Martial Arts Hall’s A-class contract:”

“You will receive direct funding of five million Xia Country yuan. Since you already received three million under your B-class contract, we’ll grant you an additional two million.”

“Similarly, for the three million worth of resources, the remaining one million will also be added.”

“Additionally, you’ll enjoy a 25% discount at our martial arts hall’s supermarket.”

“And you’ll receive 500,000 points from the Chiqiong Home program!”

“These points will be invaluable when you learn new techniques after mastering your third killing move or reaching the Second Realm.”

Yue Feng laid out all the benefits of the A-class contract in one breath.

Lin Qi nodded inwardly—it matched his expectations.

An A-class contract meant higher status, more money, more resources, and a stronger future.

“I know your mother needs surgery.”

“With this A-class contract, you can jump the queue—I’ve already spoken to the hospital and asked them to schedule it as soon as possible,” Yue Feng added.

“Thank you, Director!”

Lin Qi sincerely thanked him—this was what he truly needed.

Without hesitation, he signed his name on the new contract.

【Lin Qi】

Yue Feng sipped his tea and continued:

“Congratulations, Lin Qi, you’ve become our Chi Qiong Tianhai Branch’s fourth A-class genius to sign this year.”

“And your friend Jiang Tao has proven his talent—he will be the fifth A-class genius.”

Lin Qi nodded and took a photo with Yue Feng.

Afterward, he suddenly asked:

“Director, is the A-class contract the limit for us?”

“If someone hasn’t awakened a special ability, no matter how great their talent, are they stuck with an A-class contract?”

This was Lin Qi’s lingering doubt.

He was not satisfied with the A-class contract.

He wanted a higher contract!

……

(End of Chapter)