16: Chapter 16 Guidance

His first place in class was gone just like that.

He could only blame that guy, Qin Yan... his progress was simply monstrous!

With these results, Qin Yan indisputably earned the "Outstanding Student Scholarship" promised by the school—50,000 huaxia coins in cash and ten bottles of qi and blood potion!

Without any hesitation, Qin Yan exchanged all 50,000 cash for twenty-five bottles of qi and blood potion that very day.

Adding the ten bottles from the scholarship and the first batch of fifty bottles from Wan Xueping...

...the total amount of qi and blood potion in his possession reached a staggering eighty-five bottles!

Over the next half month, Qin Yan entered a state of frenzied Cultivation.

Relying on the terrifying absorption efficiency of his fifth-layer Perfection Stance Training, he consumed all eighty-five bottles of qi and blood potion.

His qi and blood value soared, eventually reaching a shocking 83 cal!

As for that bottle of precious qi and blood pill, he saved it for the time being, just in case.

Regarding his Martial Arts Skill, he cautiously spent only 2 Skill Points to increase his Spear Technique proficiency from 21% to 25%.

His estimated score was around 88 points.

This showed progress without being too shocking.

The half-month deadline arrived.

That evening, Qin Yan was invited to the principal's office once again.

Soon after, Wan Xueping's irrepressible, hearty laughter echoed from the office!

When Qin Yan walked out of the office, he held another heavy silver-gray metal box in his hands.

Inside were fifty brand-new bottles of qi and blood potion and one bottle of qi and blood pill.

Another 200,000 worth of resources!

Director Wan had shown his satisfaction and his determination to continue investing through practical actions.

The next day.

When Qin Yan returned to class, Lin Yang approached him sneakily and asked, "Qin Yan, when did you get to know Zhao Bin?"

"Zhao Bin? The one ranked first in the whole school?"

Qin Yan was a bit puzzled. "I don't know him."

"That's strange then,"

Lin Yang scratched his head. "He specifically asked me to pass a message just now, saying he's inviting you to meet at the cafeteria after school tonight."

Zhao Bin is inviting me?

Qin Yan was even more confused; the two had never interacted, so what could he want?

Lin Yang's face showed a hint of worry. "That guy's background isn't simple. I heard his uncle is... our Principal Wu.

You made such a splash in the last Monthly Exam, directly overshadowing everyone in the Elite Class.

Could he be jealous and looking to cause trouble for you?"

His uncle is the principal?

Qin Yan suddenly remembered that when he left the office last night, Principal Wu Ming seemed to have mentioned offhandedly, "Qin Yan, if you have time, you could give some guidance on Stance Training to my worthless nephew.

His family is quite well-off, so he definitely won't let you do it for nothing..."

He hadn't paid much attention at the time, thinking the principal was just making a casual joke.

Thinking back now, it turned out this was what he had been waiting for.

"Haha, so that's how it is."

Qin Yan smiled and patted Lin Yang on the shoulder. "Don't worry, it's fine.

I probably know what he wants to see me about."

Evening.

Qin Yan and Lin Yang walked into the cafeteria together.

Even though Qin Yan repeatedly emphasized that it was fine, Lin Yang was still worried and insisted on coming along.

Qin Yan had no choice but to let him follow.

Zhao Bin was waiting at the cafeteria entrance; as soon as Qin Yan entered, he took the initiative to greet him.

As for Lin Yang, he wasn't familiar with him.

He had only seen him a few times, and because he happened to be close to Qin Yan, Zhao Bin had asked him to pass the message.

"Hello, Qin Yan," Zhao Bin said with a smile.

His uncle had already told him that Qin Yan's current Qi and blood was over 80 cal.

His overall score now ranked first in the school, and he had gained Director Wan's utmost appreciation.

He was someone who must absolutely not be offended.

Of course, none of that was the key point.

The key point was that his uncle had told him Qin Yan's Stance Training had reached a Breakthrough to the fifth layer!

Qin Yan hadn't expected this person, who was the school's number one on the surface, to be so humble.

He also greeted the other party politely.

"Let's go inside the cafeteria to talk; I have something I'd like to ask you."

"Okay."

The two walked side by side into the cafeteria.

Leaving Lin Yang standing there in a daze.

He clearly said they didn't know each other, but they seemed so familiar. Instead, it felt like he had become the third wheel.

"Wait for me!"

Lin Yang chased after them.

...

There weren't many people in the cafeteria at this time.

The three of them took their food and sat down in a corner.

"Qin Yan, you've probably guessed why I'm looking for you."

"I have a rough idea."

"I want to ask you to guide my Stance Training. Of course, I won't take it for free.

For one month, I can pay you a 20,000 coaching fee."

"Okay."

"The place for guidance..."

The two of them quickly hammered out some details, and the conversation ended efficiently.

Lin Yang, listening from the side, was completely bewildered and fell into silence once again.

Twenty thousand? A coaching fee?

The amount of information in their conversation was too much; he couldn't digest it for a moment.

But he vaguely captured the key point—Qin Yan's level of Stance Training was likely higher than he could imagine, so much so that Zhao Bin didn't hesitate to spend a large sum of money to ask for his guidance!

After finishing their meal, Zhao Bin left first.

Lin Yang had held it in for so long and finally asked the question on his mind: "Qin Yan, what layer have you practiced your Stance Training to?"

"The fifth layer."

Qin Yan chose to tell Lin Yang the truth.

Although Lin Yang's accompanying him to see Zhao Bin today hadn't served any practical purpose...

...his intentions were good; he had wanted to help.

Furthermore, after spending time together, he had come to recognize Lin Yang as a friend.

"The fifth layer!"

"Qin Yan, you monster! No wonder Zhao Bin wanted you to guide him.

If I had the money, I'd pay you for guidance too."

Hearing this, Qin Yan smiled and said, "With our relationship, wouldn't paying money make us distant?"

Lin Yang was stunned for a moment, then he reacted.

His voice trembled with excitement: "You... you mean... you're willing... to guide me?"

"Yeah." Qin Yan nodded.

Lin Yang had a good foundation and was very close to the cutoff for Jianghai Martial University.

If his Stance Training could make a Breakthrough, getting into Jianghai Martial University would be almost a certainty.

He didn't mind giving a friend a hand.

"Qin Yan! Thank you so much!"

Lin Yang was so excited he almost jumped up, and he patted his chest vigorously. "In the future, we'll both get into Jianghai Martial University!

In the university, if anyone dares to bully you, I'll be the first to rush up and help you get revenge!"

"Alright."

Qin Yan wore a strange expression: "But remember to keep today's matter a secret for me."

"No problem."

The next day, after finishing his studies and Cultivation for the day, Qin Yan saw Zhao Bin waiting as promised at the school gate.

"Let's go, Qin Yan. I'll take you somewhere."

Zhao Bin pulled open the door of a black sedan; a well-dressed middle-aged butler stood by the car, bowing slightly.

Qin Yan got in, and the vehicle smoothly drove away from the school.