Chapter 52: We at Kexiang Will Double It!

Special Starstones contain unique skills.

Every Special Starstone holds the operational pathway of a unique skill.

These unique skills are all extraordinary and immensely powerful.

Moreover, continuous practice can elevate their grade.

Unfortunately, each unique skill consists of only a single move, speculated to be an incomplete technique.

It’s unknown where the Star Demons learned them, but any unique skill can enhance one’s abilities by several grades.

Immensely powerful, elevating several grades!

The above was information he found online.

Jiang Changkong now understood why unique skills were so highly sought after—they were powerful and could be upgraded.

The low-grade, lower-tier martial art displayed earlier—was it just a single move like “Frozen for a Thousand Miles”?

If so, it seemed of little help to him.

Since he could infinitely upgrade any martial art, this single move appeared rather useless.

It felt more worthwhile to sell it.

Besides, even if it could elevate several grades, there was still a limit.

His infinite upgrades had no upper bound!

Extracting it would grant him one more low-grade, lower-tier martial art.

Selling it would exchange it for a pile of Star Stones. Jiang Changkong knew which choice to make.

As for its immense power, he chose to ignore it—his Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique was already immensely powerful.

Sweeping through hordes of Star Demons—wasn’t that power immense enough?

Putting away the Special Starstone and organizing the Star Stones from the three backpacks, he ordered takeout, ate, and lay down to sleep.

Having not slept well for many days, he planned to sleep until he woke naturally.

He slept until the next morning when he was awakened by someone.

Urgent calls came from outside: “Open up, little Changkong, get up quickly.”

Was that Ji Ziling’s voice?

Jiang Changkong opened his eyes, paused for a moment, got dressed, and opened the door.

Ji Ziling and Ying Yanxue were both there, and behind them stood three men.

“So early—aren’t you tired?”

Jiang Changkong invited them inside and poured them glasses of water.

“Hah, I wish I could sleep.”

Ji Ziling looked displeased, with dark circles under her eyes, as did Ying Yanxue.

Both glared at him resentfully and pointed to the three men: “Vice Principal Chen Hua, and teachers Xiao Jiang and Chu Jun.

We gave them the video last night and were woken up just after falling asleep. Letting you sleep until now was already considerate of you.”

“Greetings to the three of you.” Jiang Changkong quickly offered his respects.

He knew about the video—the one he had requested from Tang Ruoxi, showing him charging through hordes of Star Demons.

“Come, have a seat, have a seat.”

The three greeted him warmly, their faces beaming with enthusiasm.

Jiang Changkong glanced at his two seniors and sat down.

Chen Hua was rather thin, with short, slightly silver-streaked hair.

Xiao Jiang was tall, nearly six feet, with fair skin—a handsome older man.

Chu Jun had a burly build, muscles coiled like dragons.

Jiang Changkong couldn’t gauge the depths of these three; they were likely at the Star Sea level or even beyond.

“You’ve probably guessed why we’re here—yes, you’ve been accepted into the Martial Arts School!”

Chen Hua took out an admission letter and smiled. “Aren’t you thrilled?”

He was indeed thrilled.

But Jiang Changkong wasn’t foolish enough to agree immediately. “Thank you, Vice Principal, for your regard. However, I haven’t made up my mind yet.”

“Made up your mind about what?”

Chen Hua frowned, and Chu Jun spoke up, his voice booming: “What’s there to decide? Just sign, and you’ll be a member of the Martial Arts School.”

“Since you’ve accepted me, you should state the terms.”

Jiang Changkong said calmly, “Indeed, I do want to join a Martial Arts School, but Kexiang isn’t out of the question either.”

“What’s there to consider about Kexiang? Your martial talent is strong. A Martial Arts School can better guide you and help you improve.”

Chu Jun’s voice was like muffled thunder, making one’s ears ring.

Chen Hua chimed in, “Changkong, Teacher Chu Jun is right. Martial Arts Schools have rich martial arts collections and are the most suitable schools for you.”

“I’m not so sure about that.”

Jiang Changkong said calmly, “Without any school’s help, I’ve reached Star Cloud Peak with Iron Shirt and Star Cloud late-stage with Taiji Fist.”

Chen Hua and the other two exchanged glances—it was true, Jiang Changkong had achieved this without assistance.

Two basic martial arts cultivated to Star Cloud Peak, even charging in and out of Star Demon hordes.

Even the top students at Martial Arts Schools were far from matching him.

Ji Ziling and Ying Yanxue were playing on their phones and glanced at Jiang Changkong. “What do you want for breakfast?”

“A cup of soy milk and four meat buns,” Jiang Changkong replied.

Ji Ziling placed the order while Ying Yanxue continued playing on her phone.

Chen Hua smiled and said, “For a genius like you joining the school, of course there are benefits: full tuition waiver and scholarships.

You’ll be prioritized for all school activities and benefits. Additionally, weapons and equipment will be fully covered.

After the college entrance exam, you can choose any job you want.

For professional Martial Artists, our school will recommend and arrange positions for you. How about it?”

Jiang Changkong frowned slightly and was about to speak when a robust voice rang out.

“Whatever the Martial Arts School offers, Kexiang will double it!”

A booming, affluent voice sounded as two men and a woman walked in from outside, declaring proudly, “No matter what conditions the Martial Arts School offers, Kexiang will double them!”

Chen Hua and the other two: “…”

Jiang Changkong looked at the trio. The woman was Tang Ruoxi.

The leader was an elderly man with graying hair, a ruddy complexion, and bright, spirited eyes.

The other was a middle-aged man wearing glasses, dressed in a black suit, with a gold watch on his wrist.

Tang Ruoxi introduced them, “Let me introduce Vice Principal Zhao Qinghe of Kexiang and Teacher Li Mingde.”

“Changkong, Kexiang has come with utmost sincerity,” Zhao Qinghe said with a smile on his aged face.

“Double?”

Chen Hua scoffed, “Old Zhao, can you afford it? Our Martial Arts School offers dozens of Mid-grade upper-tier martial arts for him to choose from. You try doubling that.”

Zhao Qinghe’s face stiffened.

In terms of martial arts, Kexiang was indeed far inferior to Martial Arts Schools.

They only had a few upper-tier Mid-grade martial arts—how could they possibly double the offer?

“Don’t mislead the youth,” Teacher Chu Jiang interjected.

“Although our martial arts aren’t as good as yours, we can make up for it in other areas.”

Zhao Qinghe said confidently, “Once you enroll, I’ll recommend you to the Federation. The Federation isn’t lacking in techniques.”

“We can also recommend him to the Federation. Both schools belong to the Federation—it’s not just your Kexiang.”

“We have combat armor, Star Stones for cultivation, and potions, with monthly supplies twice yours.”

“Relying on external aids will only waste talent. Even if you want to start your own business, the Martial Arts School will support you.”

“Kexiang has sufficient financial resources to support your entrepreneurial endeavors.”

“My Martial Arts School…”

“My Kexiang…”

Jiang Changkong watched as the two vice principals argued vehemently, almost coming to blows.

Teachers from both sides occasionally chimed in, refusing to yield.

Ji Ziling not only didn’t argue, but instead pulled Tang Ruoxi aside to add her as a friend.

The female comrade successfully obtained contact information—a cause for celebration.

He strongly suspected that Ji Ziling’s reason for not letting him directly agree to join the Martial Arts School was to get Tang Ruoxi’s contact details.

Soon, the ordered soy milk and steamed buns arrived, and Jiang Changkong had breakfast with the three senior sisters.

As for the teachers and vice principals, they were still arguing, so he paid them no mind.

“Our Martial Arts School offers the qualification to compete for Starlight Meteorite Iron!”

Chen Hua suddenly roared, drowning out all other voices.

The Kexiang School suddenly fell silent, panting heavily and staring wide-eyed at him in disbelief.