Chapter 57: B-Rank Contract (Please keep reading)

"Hiss—"

Lin Qi felt a bit unsettled, while Fang Huiyi beside him gasped audibly.

Although Lin Qi felt he possessed high talent, the ranking he had displayed so far didn't seem worthy of attracting Yue Feng, the Deputy Hall Master of the Seventh Realm, to come and negotiate personally, did it?

Yue Feng spoke generously

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's talk while we eat."

As he spoke, he pointed to a black square table nearby, gesturing for Lin Qi and the others to sit down.

He sat opposite them. A square white robot rolled up beside him, and 2D facial features appeared on its square face.

The metal lid on its head opened automatically, releasing a rich aroma that revealed brightly colored dishes.

"Try our Chiqiong Martial Arts Hall's nutritional meals," Yue Feng said as he placed the food on the table.

"Student Lin Qi, Sister Fang, please eat more. This table of food is worth four bottles of energy potions," Supervisor Sun explained from the side.

Lin Qi was secretly shocked. Four bottles of energy potions meant 20,000 Xia Country Yuan. What kind of nutritional meal was this to be so expensive?

"This is a more advanced nutritional meal. Once you are admitted to one of the three prestigious universities, you can eat this every day."

"Eat up!"

Yue Feng said with a smile.

Lin Qi took the chopsticks and, looking at the four dishes and one soup on the table, did not stand on ceremony. He picked up a piece of stir-fried meat and put it in his mouth to chew.

The meat felt fresh, tender, and delicious; the heat was perfectly controlled, and the flavor was excellent.

Lin Qi nodded; this tasted much better than the nutritional meals in the No. 2 Middle School canteen.

It truly lived up to being a 20,000-yuan meal.

His mother, Fang Huiyi, also couldn't help but nod after a few bites. A warm sensation spread through her body, and her complexion became rosy.

After eating a few pieces, Lin Qi felt his entire body heating up, his stomach warming, and his strong stomach began to take effect.

"Lin Qi, your teacher Zhang Cheng recommended you to me, saying you are a genius," Yue Feng said, taking a simple sip of soup.

Teacher Zhang...

Lin Qi was surprised; he hadn't expected Teacher Zhang to have this kind of connection with Yue Feng.

"Student Lin Qi, I also watched your livestream with Songbai Middle School yesterday."

"In that battle, you proved your talent. You are worthy of a B-class contract."

Yue Feng spoke slowly with a serious expression, while Supervisor Sun beside him took out a tablet to project an image.

In front of Lin Qi, a contract document was projected on the screen: B-Class Contract.

"It's finally here!"

Lin Qi thought to himself. A B-class contract was exactly what he wanted. Chongming and Heiyao Martial Arts Halls wouldn't give it to him, but Chiqiong was willing.

"To put it bluntly, our Chiqiong Martial Arts Hall's comprehensive strength ranks first in the Xia Country, and perhaps even the world."

"Our requirements for geniuses are the strictest among all martial arts halls."

"The geniuses who can obtain A or B-class contracts are the fewest among the three major martial arts halls."

"Take Qiu Jie, who is ranked tenth in your class; according to regulations, at our Chiqiong, he could only receive a C-class contract."

"But at Heiyao Martial Arts Hall, he could get a B-class contract," Yue Feng explained slowly.

Lin Qi nodded, listening quietly.

"Although they are both B-class contracts—meaning the amount of money and resources are the same and there is no difference in the early stages—things will be different later on," Yue Feng introduced with a smile.

"My apologies, I've gone a bit off-topic."

"A B-class contract is different from C or D-class contracts; it is already on a different level from an A-class contract."

"First, Chiqiong will provide you with 3 million Xia Country Yuan and 2 million yuan worth of resources for a term of five years."

"Furthermore, when you shop in the supermarkets under the Chiqiong Martial Arts Hall, you will enjoy a 25% discount."

"Not only that, but you will also have free access to our virtual pods at Chiqiong Martial Arts Hall."

"And free private martial arts rooms, which are equipped with punch force testers, speed testers, recovery pods..."

"At the same time, you will receive 500,000 points from the Chiqiong Home, which is also a significant amount of money."

"This can be used when you break through to the First Realm or master your third killing move."

Yue Feng laid out all the benefits and treatment in one breath.

Looking at the B-class contract benefits and perks projected on the screen, Lin Qi's heart beat uncontrollably fast.

He marveled inwardly: As expected of a B-class contract, it was much stronger than a C-class. The monetary amount alone was 2 million more, and the resources were 1 million more.

Moreover, these were all given to him for free; he didn't have to pay them back.

They were completely on different levels; the gap was too large.

With this money, he would have enough to pay off all the loans at home.

Not to mention the other perks, like the free private martial arts room. He had stayed in Guo Heng's martial arts room before.

He knew exactly how convenient it was and had been very envious in the past.

Now, once he signed, he could have it for free.

Beside him, Fang Huiyi's chopsticks froze mid-air. The moment she saw the B-class contract, she fell into shock.

Xiao Qi could sign a B-class contract?!

When Fang Huiyi was a student, she had only signed a contract with an ordinary martial arts hall, which was only 200,000.

Her brother, Fang Zhe, had only signed a D-class contract with Heiyao Martial Arts Hall.

And Lin Zhen, who had the best talent, had only signed a D-class contract with Chongming Martial Arts Hall.

She had originally thought that Lin Qi signing a C-class contract with Chiqiong would be the limit, but she never expected it to be a B-class.

Shocked, Fang Huiyi looked at her son, Lin Qi, and suddenly felt a sense of estrangement; she lost herself in thought.

"Student Lin Qi, this is the entirety of our B-class contract. Do you wish to sign?" Yue Feng asked, looking at Lin Qi.

Lin Qi was in no hurry to sign; instead, he looked at Fang Huiyi

"Mom, what is your opinion?"

Fang Huiyi snapped back to reality and spoke slowly

"Xiao Qi, you decide for yourself."

She felt that her life experiences couldn't offer much advice, so it was better to let her son decide.

Lin Qi nodded and made his decision with a calm expression

"This B-class contract—I'll sign it!"

"Won't you consider it further?" Yue Feng asked.

Lin Qi put down his chopsticks and shook his head: "No need to consider it. I accept the B-class contract."

"Since even Hall Master Yue is personally negotiating with me, it would be incredibly disrespectful if I didn't accept."

Yue Feng burst into loud laughter

"Interesting! I like you more and more."

"Old Sun!"

Supervisor Sun cleared the used dishes, took out the documents and the tablet, and pointed to the signature line.

Lin Qi took the black fountain pen and carefully signed his name.

【Lin Qi】

He then pressed his thumbprint, repeating the process on the tablet.

"Alpha!" Yue Feng called out.

A smooth, blue metallic sphere on a nearby table opened a pair of black eyes, levitated in place, and quickly flew in front of Yue Feng.

"Master, I am here!"

A female voice emanated from the metallic sphere.

"Take a photo for us!"

"Understood!"

"Come, Lin Qi, let's take a photo together and upload it to the headquarters' network."

"Once the audit is complete, the contract will take effect immediately," Yue Feng explained.

Lin Qi nodded and stood with Yue Feng for a photo. After it was finished, he pointed at the metallic sphere and asked curiously

"What is this?"

Yue Feng explained with a smile, "Alpha is an intelligent lifeform. It can greatly assist in improving my efficiency in martial arts training, daily life, and work."

Lin Qi watched "Alpha" moving through the air, feeling extremely amazed. He had never seen such an intelligent lifeform before.

"Of course, these things are rare and expensive—even more expensive than virtual pods," Yue Feng explained.

Lin Qi shook his head. Even virtual pods cost over ten million; for an intelligent lifeform to be even more expensive was beyond imagination. He certainly couldn't afford one.

"Student Lin Qi, from this moment on, you are officially a member of our Chiqiong Martial Arts Hall."

Yue Feng looked at Lin Qi solemnly and said

"The reason I am personally signing this contract with you today is a treatment that other B-class geniuses do not receive."

"In the rules of our three major martial arts halls, contracts can be upgraded, but the conditions are harsh, and few people can achieve it."

"Over the years, very few have been able to upgrade their contracts, let alone upgrade from a B-class to an A-class; those are truly rare as phoenix feathers."

"But I believe you can upgrade, because your potential has not been fully revealed."

"If you can significantly increase your ranking during the mid-term or even the end-of-term national assessments, your B-class contract will be upgraded to an A-class contract."

"And I am willing to believe in you."

Yue Feng spoke word by word, his expression solemn.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire office fell silent.

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(End of Chapter)