Chapter 54: Unlimited Resources

Qin Wufeng answered the phone and confidently asked:

“When does Jiang Yan plan to report to our Divine Capital Martial University?”

“Principal Qin, well…”

Sun Qi on the other end of the line stammered.

Qin Wufeng still hadn’t realized what was going on, so he continued, “Will it be a bit later? That’s fine too, it’s up to him.”

“Um, Principal Qin, Jiang Yan hasn’t agreed to apply to our school yet.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Wufeng’s expression changed. He glanced inadvertently at the Cangyuan Saber Saint beside him and raised his tone slightly toward the phone, “What? Didn’t you tell him that the Cangyuan Saber Saint thinks highly of him?”

“Jiang Yan… he doesn’t seem to…”

Sun Qi was at a loss for words. Could he really say that Jiang Yan didn’t care at all about the Cangyuan Saber Saint’s guidance? Saying something like that would surely offend people.

Qin Wufeng’s tone became more serious, “Speak freely and boldly.”

Sun Qi took a deep breath and finally said:

“What Jiang Yan wants is cultivation resources.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the office fell into an eerie silence.

The implication of Sun Qi’s words was clear—in Jiang Yan’s eyes, tangible cultivation resources were far more useful than any elusive guidance from a Martial Saint.

For those who had seen the world, cultivation resources were merely external possessions, even to the point of having more than they could ever use.

But guidance from a Peak Martial Saint wasn’t something available at any time. Martial Saints represented the pinnacle of the Blue Star Martial Way, and their understanding of the Martial Way had reached a miraculous level. A few casual suggestions could greatly benefit a Martial Artist, perhaps even leading to an epiphany, which would be immensely helpful for future cultivation.

Any sensible person should be able to weigh which was more important.

Yet, Jiang Yan had chosen resources.

If he were tied to a Martial Saint, would he still lack resources?

Or had Jiang Yan become so arrogant that he no longer needed anyone’s guidance, having reached a realm where he could forge his own path?

The Cangyuan Saber Saint had overheard the entire phone conversation between the two. Far from being angered by the perceived slight, he shed the carefree expression he had always worn and began to regard Jiang Yan seriously.

“Hahahaha, good! What a fine young man!”

He declared, “Find a way to recruit Jiang Yan into Divine Capital. I want to see for myself just how confident this arrogant kid really is.”

“Let him raise his demands. All expenses will be covered by me.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Wufeng immediately tried to smooth things over, “How can we trouble you with that? The resources should be provided by our Divine Capital Martial University. How much could a mere Innate Martial Artist possibly need?”

The Cangyuan Saber Saint waved his hand, “My mind is made up. There’s no need to persuade me further.”

Originally, agreeing to guide Jiang Yan was just to repay a favor to Qin Wufeng, but now—

He had become interested in Jiang Yan.

Knowing he was serious, Qin Wufeng stopped trying to dissuade him and instructed Sun Qi:

“No matter how high the offers from other schools are, Divine Capital will double them. When necessary, make the decisions yourself.”

With a Martial Saint backing him, would resources for a mere Innate Martial Artist be lacking?

At their level, cultivation resources no longer served any purpose.

Sun Qi put down the hung-up phone, his hands trembling slightly.

“At any cost? Is Jiang Yan the first in the history of Divine Capital Martial University to receive such treatment?”

If the principal wasn’t worried, why should Sun Qi panic? After all, he wasn’t the one footing the bill.

With that, Sun Qi straightened his back and strode confidently into the living room.

At this moment, Li Li from Demon Capital Martial University once again raised the offer, firmly surpassing all other schools.

“Our Demon Capital Martial University will allocate you 50 bottles of Spirit Gathering Liquid per month, provide 20 hours of free daily usage of the Spirit Gathering Chamber, grant 1,000 academic credits per month, allow you to freely select ten Martial Skills from the Martial Skill Library, and even choose a mentor below the ninth rank to study under.”

“To put it plainly, academic credits at our Demon Capital Martial University are extremely precious. Even if you do nothing, your monthly 1,000 credits will exceed what those seniors earn through exhausting efforts outside.”

Li Li’s promises were truly a massive investment. Demon Capital Martial University didn’t have Jiang Yan as its only student, and offering him so many cultivation resources clearly demonstrated their stance.

Of course, she also believed that faced with such temptation, Jiang Yan would never refuse.

“Phew, the task is finally complete,” she sighed inwardly with relief.

But just as Li Li finished speaking, an abrupt voice suddenly rang out.

“Jiang Yan, as long as you are willing to join our Divine Capital Martial University, we are prepared to cover all the cultivation resources you will consume during your four years here.”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone else looked at Sun Qi as if he were insane.

Especially Li Li, who stared at Sun Qi in disbelief. “Sun Qi, is your Divine Capital Martial University exaggerating here? Are you trying to get something for nothing? How could such a good thing exist in this world?”

Sun Qi sneered coldly. Principal Qin’s words had just given him immense confidence.

He looked at Li Li and said, “I would never lie about such matters. In fact, if Jiang Yan agrees to join Divine Capital Martial University, I can immediately draft a contract to guarantee that our university is not deceiving him.”

Sun Qi spoke with firm conviction, not at all like someone bluffing.

Jiang Yan’s eyes narrowed into a smile.

“Divine Capital Martial University is excellent, truly excellent. In fact, I’ve always had high hopes for your Divine Capital University.”

All cultivation resources for his next four years.

Only Jiang Yan himself knew just how outrageous this promise was.

Four years from now, with his cultivation speed, who knew what level he would have reached?

If Divine Capital Martial University kept its promise, Jiang Yan likely wouldn’t have to worry about insufficient cultivation resources until he broke through to the Martial Saint realm.

Take, for example, how he consumed two bottles of Spirit Gathering Liquid in a single night. With the blessing of Heaven Rewards Diligence, his consumption rate would only increase, and at higher realms, he would require even more expensive resources.

Could Divine Capital Martial University truly afford this?

Well, given their profound heritage, it seemed they really could.

Besides, Jiang Yan didn’t care about the details. With cultivation resources secured for the future, he could focus on daily cultivation, spar with strong opponents, and becoming a Martial Saint was within reach. Surpassing the Martial Saint realm was no longer a dream.

“Mr. Sun, let’s go print the contract.”

With these words, Jiang Yan made his choice.

The others sighed in regret, knowing they had completely lost their chance.

Unlimited resources.

Guidance from the Saber Saint.

Divine Capital Martial University had truly seized the right timing, favorable conditions, and harmonious unity—there was simply no way they could lose.

Soon, Jiang Yan and Sun Qi drafted the contract and printed it out.

After Jiang Yan signed, Sun Qi also produced the official seal unique to Divine Capital Martial University.

He stamped it onto the contract.

The agreement was finalized.

The other recruitment teachers left one after another, leaving only Jiang Yan alone in the living room.

He held the agreement in his hand, turning it over and over, muttering to himself:

“Saber Saint? I wonder what kind of existence that is?”

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