[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starlight-professional":3,"chapter-starlight-professional-starlight-professional-chapter-99":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starlight Professional",{"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},2308759,4512,"Chapter 99: 99. The Great Sun Furnace (Requesting Monthly Votes)","starlight-professional-chapter-99",99,"\u003Cp>99. Chapter 99: The Great Sun Furnace (Requesting Monthly Votes)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exiting the Devil’s Canyon, Fang Xing pulled out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I deliberately showed myself here… then vanished for so long—shouldn’t everyone who’s coming have arrived by now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the next instant, a stream of messages appeared on his text and email.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were greetings from classmates and meaningless advertisements, but also several crucial emails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example… recruitment offers from major factions, and contact requests from university professors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘At this stage, I’m only considering elite university special admissions—everything else I can ignore…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘As for contracts, I need to compare each one’s benefits carefully…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing found a decent restaurant, dined while admiring the colorful auroras above the canyon, and methodically checked and replied to each email.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Regarding schools, several elite universities are willing to offer me a chance—they’ll arrange meetings after the semester starts…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This “Gemstone Academy” is surprisingly sincere—they’ve already sent a professor all the way to the Devil’s Canyon…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing checked and found Gemstone Academy was a second-tier institution, but among second-tier schools, it was excellent, currently pushing to upgrade to elite status, and thus highly focused on nurturing geniuses and winning awards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Too bad—it doesn’t suit me… if it were a super-elite university offering special admission, I’d accept immediately…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed and continued eating slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘As for the conglomerates and other factions… Green God Group, Shadow Dragon Group, and the Blue Star Mercenary Alliance have each sent representatives—they’re all sincere.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Besides them, many others have sent contract templates—contact them if you wish to sign…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing went through them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These factions wanted to fund him, regardless of which university he eventually attended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But some came with additional conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So university special admissions and these faction contracts were two separate matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing first confirmed he had no interest in university special admissions—he’d just wait until semester start to learn the elite schools’ intentions and terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What needed his focus now was these conglomerates’ recruitment offers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Contracts… they all seem pretty similar—basically, a few million star credits annually, a promise of return after graduation, and joining some faction…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hmm, some offer special resources like “Peng Blood,” but with strict conditions—must get into a certain university or reach a specific goal, or face breach penalties…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, he found none of them appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he wasn’t truly a poor bio-engineered outcast—he had the resources of an entire world behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, the spiritual rice and demon beast meat consumed during this period are far superior to any high-grade nutritional solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These conditions… are all damn traps.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How do I find an excuse to refuse? Hmm… maybe act selfish or arrogant?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a saying: investment is about investing in people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These major factions’ star credits aren’t blown in by the wind—they expect returns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But which major faction would invest in a selfish person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that just inviting a time bomb into their own ranks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s worth noting—even villains prefer to befriend good people, and even wish the world were full of good people, with only themselves as the villain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his meal, Fang Xing ordered a drink and sipped it slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a young man approached with a glass of red wine: ‘Are you Fang Xing? I’m Liang Yucheng from Green God Group!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hello. Please sit…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing responded politely—he had clearly found Fang Xing long ago, yet waited until after his meal to approach, showing considerable courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, never strike a smiling face—he naturally returned the politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Thank you!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yucheng sat down, smiling bitterly: ‘Fang, you’ve made me wait a long time. Have you reviewed our contract? I’m here specifically to negotiate—if you’re dissatisfied with anything, say it outright—I’ll amend it on the spot within my authority; if I can’t decide, I’ll report it immediately.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ve heard of Green God Group’s reputation…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing offered polite words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Six million star credits annually is rather low…’ At that moment, another voice interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A waiter led a white man in a black suit to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Sir, your bill has been paid by this gentleman,’ the waiter indicated to Fang Xing that Wright had settled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Treating me to dinner? That’s too kind…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing rose politely: ‘Please, sit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Allow me to introduce myself—I’m Wright from Shadow Dragon Group. Our corporation is a defense contractor with extensive political connections across the Federation…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wright adjusted his tie and glanced at Liang Yucheng: ‘Green God Group offers only six million star credits annually—they’re completely underestimating Fang’s value. Shadow Dragon Group offers an A-class contract: ten million star credits annually in funding and resources. Fang, with your innate talent and minimal resources, you’ve already reached this level—imagine what you could achieve with greater investment. You could even challenge a super-elite university.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yucheng frowned, suspecting corporate espionage—how did an outsider know their offer? Still, he said: ‘Star credits are just the baseline… Green God Group is a pharmaceutical giant—our high-grade and even top-grade nutrient solutions are unmatched by any commercial product… If you join us, I can provide genuine cutting-edge supplies…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh? Besides nutrient solutions, do you have any special cultivation resources?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing sipped his drink through the straw: ‘For instance, I’m already at the Courage Realm—attaining a Domain is inevitable. Does Green God Group have any potions to help break through to the Outer Scene Realm—or even the Golden Core Realm?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yucheng fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Routine training nutrients were one thing, but special resources for breaking major realms were exceedingly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those aiding Courage Realm breakthroughs to Outer Scene—even he struggled to obtain them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Golden Core resources?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was pure fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Looks like this genius really is a commoner—limited vision… and greedy. Might even be an ungrateful wolf.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yucheng began to reconsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, every genius he dealt with had been reverent when negotiating contracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To demand Golden Core resources right off the bat? Truly unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Wright’s eyes flickered, his thoughts unclear, but his evaluation of Fang Xing had lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To obtain such top-tier resources, one must first join a major faction, prove oneself, then compete for them, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To demand them outright? He’s clearly lost perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This Fang Xing… will never know what he’s missed…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Without resources, even the most talented martial artist will wither…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yucheng and Wright exchanged glances, about to rise—when suddenly, their expressions changed as they stared outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing looked too—above the colorful auroras, a spacecraft pierced through the clouds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Isn’t this a magnetic disturbance zone?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No—this isn’t deep enough into the canyon for major interference… but flight here is dangerous unless it’s one of the most advanced craft or military-grade anti-interference models?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s expression shifted—he knew a big figure had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Looks like a private vessel.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yucheng stared at the craft, his face grim. The vessel was much smaller than Fang Xing’s former Skyfall, its armor a deep blue like the ocean. It hovered above the restaurant, then projected a beam of light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure slowly descended from the beam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure wore a small suit, revealing a large expanse of smooth, pale skin—curvaceous, with a peach-like rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly… Fang Xing recognized her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fang Xing, we finally meet in person.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professional woman entered the restaurant, approached Fang Xing, and smiled, extending her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘You’re… Teacher Lan Fei?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing shook her hand—the texture of her skin was delicate, real—he knew this wasn’t a projection, but a living person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If old Liu Wei knew I was holding the real Lan Fei’s hand, he’d probably envy himself into smashing his head against a wall…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind churned, but his face smiled: ‘Teacher Lan Fei, what brings you here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ve just been hired by the Titan Group as staff. I’m here to liaise with you…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Lan Fei smiled: ‘Mr. Yin Huanzhen of the group has arrived and is waiting for you aboard the vessel…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The Titan Group?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yucheng and Wright exchanged glances, both visibly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their own companies were Federation giants, compared to Titan Group, they were dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh? Then please lead the way, Teacher.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing wiped his mouth with a napkin and rose calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Internally, he was surprised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The real Lan Fei should be an educator—capable of multitasking, teaching multiple classes at once… possibly a fourth-stage martial artist.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Someone hired by Yucai High School—she could be drowning in royalty payments… why is she here as a recruiter?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘From what she said, she wasn’t originally with Titan Group—she was poached recently…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘From learning about me to moving in to recruit—so decisive… and she’s displayed terrifying influence and connections!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing secretly marveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Yin Huazhen was clearly far above Liang Yucheng and the others in rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A ordinary beauty trap is just a pretty woman seducing you… but a true beauty trap is bringing your unattainable white moonlight right to your doorstep… Today was truly an eye-opener—I’ve been taught a lesson by the true elite of the Federation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered to himself, following Lan Fei beneath the azure aircraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glow enveloped him, lifting him upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, Fang Xing’s vision blurred; when he regained awareness, he stood inside an office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy with silver-white hair and a youthful face was bent over his game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a moment…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy said without looking up, utterly focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound that made one’s face flush and heart race emanated from his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? This is an 18+ game?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s eyes lit up—he felt he’d found a kindred spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just hearing the voice, he instantly recognized the voice actress’s signature work and identified the game title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the boy finished his game and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His features were delicate, his skin unnaturally pale, his eyes holding a hint of world-weariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fang Xing, bio-engineered human from Chuwei Star, ID number…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huazhen recited Fang Xing’s basic information: “Showed remarkable talent in first year, ranked first in final exams… in second year, placed third in the Hundred-Star Joint Exam… Excellent potential. Our company has prepared an S-class contract for you—interested?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please go on…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing gestured for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huazhen nodded, and Lan Fei explained: “The S-class contract is tailor-made by Giant God Group for the absolute top geniuses—two million star credits annually, plus access to rare resources like ‘Yuan Guo Fluid,’ which aids breakthroughs into Outer Scenery…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Outer Scenery has never been my bottleneck…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing stood tall, his eyes brimming with absolute confidence: “What about Golden Core resources? Do you have any?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah… bold. I like it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huazhen glanced at Fang Xing with mild surprise, then smiled faintly: “A Wu Dao Golden Core is a major figure anywhere. But if you gain admission to a top-tier academy, I’m certain Giant God Group will be willing to provide such resources.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. What’s the cost?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such generous terms must come with a heavy price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This contract is essentially a wager—if you fail to enter a top-tier university, the contract is void, and you must repay double what I’ve invested so far…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huazhen’s lips curled into a teasing smile: “How’s that? Feeling the pressure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s expression didn’t change—he never doubted he’d succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I forgot to mention—you’re only allowed to apply to Blue Star University, because I’m going there too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huazhen’s smile widened: “Once at university, you’re obligated to assist me with my affairs… Don’t worry, nothing that violates school rules.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need time to consider…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s gaze grew deep—he felt this resembled the ancient practice of recruiting a book attendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even… a death servant?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. But I believe no one else can offer you better terms.” Yin Huazhen clapped his hands: “In the Federation, martial artists seeking advancement, seeking to break through Jin Gang and even Wu Sheng, must rely on top-tier special resources… While you consider, Lan Fei will stay with you as our liaison—and she can also serve as your secretary and steward…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand, clearly preparing to resume his game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Fang Xing left, Yin Huazhen immediately started a new game and piloted the aircraft out of Devil’s Canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, a communication link opened, revealing a middle-aged man with snow-white temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huazhen, how did it go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Yin Huazhen, his face filled with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve visited eighty-seven planets, assessed some talents…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huazhen still played his game, yet spoke with divided attention: “Signed three S-class seeds. Hope they all get into Blue Star University.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So fast? Remember, these are your future core team—possibly your comrades on the battlefield. You must be cautious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Relax. I know what I’m doing. Don’t interrupt my game…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huazhen waved dismissively; the 18+ game’s audio suddenly surged in volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man’s lips twitched slightly at the sight…\u003C\u002Fp>",2154,"2026-06-20T11:03:20.053Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fff36cb3cd5075e1031905ddffb05d4996150cb1278771a6664fc665357983c2","starlight-professional-chapter-100","starlight-professional-chapter-98",726,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarlight-professional-cover.jpg"]