Free Web NovelChapter 47: Chapter 47: Underestimated Lin Qi
"I know."
Lin Qi’s expression was calm upon hearing this. He wasn’t surprised.
Dongfang Qi, however, was quite surprised. She had been handling contracts for several years and had negotiated with dozens of geniuses.
After hearing they could discuss a contract, no matter how well they tried to hide it, they would always betray a hint of excitement.
But the young man before her, Lin Qi, showed no emotion at all, making it impossible to read his true thoughts.
This shocked her.
"Tell me the details of your contract."
Two cups of coffee were brought to the table. After speaking, Lin Qi picked his up and took a sip. A bitter taste spread through his mouth.
Dongfang Qi took out a tablet and handed it to Lin Qi. Displayed on it was a contract: C-level Contract.
"After a comprehensive evaluation by our Martial Arts Dojo, we have assessed you as a C-level Talent, worthy of a C-level Contract."
"With a C-level Contract, we will give you 1,500,000 Xia Country Coins, as well as resources valued at 1,000,000, for a total value of 2,500,000 Xia Country Coins. This will continue until you graduate from university, which is a five-year term."
"Additionally, you will receive a 15% discount at the Martial Arts Supermarket affiliated with our Chongming Martial Arts Dojo."
"The contracts from our Chongming Martial Arts Dojo are the most generous. You can rest assured of that." Dongfang Qi puffed out her chest, a confident smile on her face.
Lin Qi nodded. It was just as Jiangtao had said; the Chongming Martial Arts Dojo was indeed wealthy.
For the same C-level Contract, their offer was higher than what the Red Dome and Obsidian Martial Arts Dojos would provide. The cash portion alone was 500,000 Xia Country Coins more, equivalent to a second-rate genius loan.
It was a direct grant, no repayment needed, and it would last for five years—one year of high school and four years of university.
"So, what do you think, Student Lin Qi? You won’t find a better offer than ours at the Chongming Martial Arts Dojo." Dongfang Qi looked at Lin Qi expectantly.
HUFF~
Lin Qi set down his cup and spoke slowly.
"I need to think about it."
"Huh?"
Dongfang Qi was stunned. ’He still needs to think about it?’
’What is there to consider? He should just sign it.’
This was the first time she’d encountered a situation like this. Everyone else who heard they could sign a C-level Contract would put down their signature without a moment’s hesitation.
They were usually afraid the Chongming Martial Arts Dojo would go back on its word. Who, like Lin Qi, would say they needed to consider it?
Normally, only geniuses who qualified for B-level, or even A-level, contracts had the right to say they’d "think about it."
’You’re just an ordinary genius worth a C-level Contract, and you want to think about it? That’s just completely backward!’
"What’s wrong? Are you not satisfied with the contract?"
Dongfang Qi cursed inwardly, but kept the smile on her face.
"Mhm," Lin Qi nodded in acknowledgment.
"Er..."
This left Dongfang Qi speechless again.
"Student Lin Qi, with your Talent, a C-level Contract is the best you can get."
"You can’t possibly be hoping for a B-level Contract, can you? I can assure you that neither the Red Dome nor the Obsidian Martial Arts Dojo would offer you anything but a C-level Contract."
"So I hope, Student Lin Qi, that you won’t aim too high." Dongfang Qi struggled to keep her tone persuasive, but it came out serious.
BUZZ!
Lin Qi took out his phone to check it, then stood up.
"Let’s leave it at that. I’ll think about it."
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With that, he walked toward the door and quickly disappeared from Dongfang Qi’s sight.
"This Lin Qi... he really doesn’t know what’s good for him. Does he really think he’s a B-level genius?"
"Just you wait. After a while, he’ll come back begging." Dongfang Qi scoffed and picked up her coffee to drink.
...
「Half an hour later」
"Student Lin Qi, a B-level Contract is impossible. You’re... being too fanciful."
"Please reconsider."
Lin Qi walked out of another coffee shop. As the sunlight shone down on him, he let out a breath.
’Just as I thought. None of them are willing to give me a B-level Contract. The only one left is the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, and they probably won’t agree either.’
Lin Qi calmly returned to his Martial Arts Room, methodically changed into his Martial Arts Uniform, and took an Energy Potion.
He took down his Training Lance. Once his body warmed up, heat suffused him and his muscles began to activate.
With a flick of the weapon’s shaft, he twirled it into a flourish and then began practicing his Spear Technique.
SWISH! SWISH!
The shaft of the long spear vibrated. It shot out like a sharp arrow, continuously piercing the air and creating a whistling breeze.
Lin Qi’s mind began to wander, replaying the negotiations he just had with the staff from the Chongming and Obsidian Martial Arts Dojos.
As expected, the talks had all broken down. No one was willing to offer him a B-level Contract.
Lin Qi wasn’t surprised by this outcome; in fact, he had anticipated it.
The Chongming and Obsidian Dojos both felt he didn’t have the potential for a B-level Contract.
But only he knew that his potential was great enough to warrant an A-level Contract, no problem.
However, he could afford to wait. There was no fixed deadline for signing a contract; some negotiations dragged on for months.
He currently had over 700,000 Xia Country Coins, enough to last him for the next month until the midterm assessment.
After the midterm assessment, no one would doubt his eligibility for a B-level Contract.
Of course, he had a flexible bottom line. The moment he ran out of money, he would sign immediately to get the cash. He could always find a way to upgrade the contract later when his results improved.
’So, in the end, it all comes down to strength. With strength comes more options.’
Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened, and his grip on the long spear tightened, his movements growing more powerful.
SHIIING!
The long spear tore through the air, its presence immense. His Spear Technique was fierce and domineering.
Lin Qi channeled the power of his muscles. The veins on his arms bulged like steel cables wrapped around them, his blood surging.
His Spear Technique was grand and expansive, without a single wasted motion, unleashing his power to its fullest.
He recalled the words of Dongfang Qi and the person in charge at the Obsidian Martial Arts Dojo when they learned he needed time to consider. The condescension and disdain in their tones and expressions replayed in his mind.
His two lives added up to over forty years. No matter how mentally mature he was, being looked down upon still stung.
’It’s really damn annoying!’
That’s why he needed to become stronger, sign a better contract, and become a Top Level genius at a Martial Arts Dojo. When you are strong enough, there are no villains around you.
"ROAR!"
Lin Qi let out a great roar like a tiger’s as he suddenly thrust his long spear forward.
Beng Ci!
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Sky Jumping!
As he executed one spear move after another, his aura grew more intense, his Spear Technique more terrifying.
SHIIING!
In an instant, the tip of the spear seemed to cut through space, letting out a sharp whistle. Lin Qi felt his body begin to boil intensely.
[Through training, your proficiency with the has increased. Spear Technique +2%]
[Through training, your Body Technique proficiency has increased. Body Technique +1%]
[Spear Technique: Tier One 94% → 96%]
[Body Technique: Tier One 90% → 91%]
...
HUFF~
Lin Qi gripped the spear with one hand, looking at the data on his panel, which had already changed.
His Spear Technique Realm was already approaching Tier Two. With a little more time, he was confident he could break through to Tier Two.
In all of Tianhai No. 2 Middle School, there weren’t many people whose Martial Arts had broken through to Tier Two.
With that thought, he threw himself back into his Spear Technique cultivation.
...
「Three days later」
In the Principal’s Office.
Principal Jiang Zhiguang frowned as he looked at the large projected screen.
"I never would have thought... Bailu City has some serious nerve, wanting to hold a Martial Arts exchange with our Celestial Sea City."
"In past years, it’s always just been us Celestial Sea City folks competing amongst ourselves. Now that Bailu City is getting involved, it’s clear they’re not coming with good intentions."
On the sofa, Zhang City had his legs crossed, a screen projected in front of him as well.
"A Martial Arts exchange competition... ten key middle schools have to participate. Well, this is just great. Now we don’t just have to represent the school’s honor, but all of Celestial Sea City."
"If we lose, it’ll be a huge embarrassment," Zhang City said, shaking his head.
"Exactly. That’s why we have to win. On that front, we can only count on you, Old Zhang."
"There’s still some time before the Martial Arts exchange competition begins. We need to improve these little rascals’ strength as much as we can," Jiang Zhiguang instructed.
"Then you just watch me!" Zhang City laughed.
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