183: Chapter 183 A New Year!

Martial Calendar year 226, January 1st.

The new year quietly began.

The New Year's Day holiday.

Qin Yan woke up early.

Just as he finished washing up, his personal communicator rang cheerfully.

Upon connecting, his younger sister Qin Xiaoxi's voice—crisp as a silver bell and filled with undisguised excitement and curiosity—came through like a rapid-fire cannon:

"Bro! Happy New Year! How are things over there?"

"Bro, I heard Modu University of Martial Arts is super luxurious, is it true? Are there those kinds of flying teaching buildings?"

"Do you think my martial arts talent is actually good?"

I've felt my strength increase a lot lately, and I'm running faster too!

In the future... is there even a tiny bit of hope that I could also get into Modu University of Martial Arts?"

"Bro, are you living well over there? Are you used to the food? Is anyone bullying you?"

"..."

A string of questions pelted him one after another, carrying the innocence and charm unique to a young girl and her unreserved concern for her elder brother.

It left Qin Yan somewhat between laughter and tears, but a warm current quietly surged through his heart.

"Don't rush, one at a time."

Qin Yan's voice was gentle, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"The university is indeed very good and very large. I'm doing quite well here. The instructors take good care of me, and there's a Senior Sister who looks out for me..."

Qin Yan picked the things he could talk about and the lighter aspects to recount.

But he deliberately omitted the bloody battles on the arena and the hardships of day and night of bitter cultivation.

Qin Xiaoxi was only fifteen, at an age that was carefree and full of beautiful imaginings about the world.

He didn't want those shadows to shroud her sky prematurely.

After chatting with his sister for about twenty minutes and satisfying the young girl's curiosity, Qin Yan said warmly, "Xiao Xi, give the phone to Mom and Dad. I'll say a few words to them too."

"Sure! Mom, Dad, Bro is looking for you!" Qin Xiaoxi's cheerful voice faded into the distance.

His parents' concerns were more practical—nothing more than eating well, staying warm, being safe, and not pushing himself too hard—their tone full of worry.

Qin Yan responded to each one, reporting only the good news and not the bad, saying only that his studies were going smoothly and the rewards were generous, putting the two elders completely at ease.

After ending the call, he looked at the darkening screen and let out a soft breath.

Family would always be the softest corner of his heart and one of the sources of motivation that kept him moving forward.

There was a theory class in the morning.

After the Exchange Competition ended, the temporarily formed "Key Class" had completed its mission and disbanded. Qin Yan resumed his classes in the original Class (1).

He gathered his thoughts, left the manor, and walked toward the teaching building.

The course content was about some basic theories and precautions regarding the Grade Three "Blood Exchange Realm."

He listened very seriously, recording key points from time to time.

The morning class ended amidst the professor's steady explanation.

Qin Yan packed up his notes and walked out of the classroom with the crowd.

Just as he stepped out, he saw a familiar figure leaning against the window in the hallway—it was Instructor Fang Yan.

Fang Yan also saw him, a customary gentle smile appearing on his face.

"Qin Yan, don't be in a hurry to leave. Wait for the other members who participated in the Exchange Competition; I have something to discuss with you all."

"Alright, Instructor Fang." Qin Yan nodded in agreement and stood quietly to the side to wait.

He didn't wait long.

Soon, Xiao Wangshu, Lu Youyou, Lu Qingfeng, Leng Feng, and several other reserve members also emerged from their respective classrooms one after another, gathering around Fang Yan.

Everyone's face held a hint of curiosity, wondering why the instructor had specifically called them together.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Fang Yan said no more and turned around, "Follow me."

He led the group through the teaching building's long corridor to his private office.

Once everyone was seated, Fang Yan didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "The main reason I called you here today is to discuss the rewards for the Exchange Competition."

"First, the academic credits rewards have already been calculated and deposited into your personal accounts based on your contributions and final results in the competition.

Specific amounts you can check for yourselves."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan immediately checked his academic credits account.

Sure enough, on top of his original balance, a new entry had appeared—a full 600 academic credits!

Even though he had anticipated it, the number still made his heart skip a beat.

He looked up at the others and saw that the other team members were also full of excitement; clearly, they had all received substantial academic credits.

This amount of resources was enough to support their high-speed cultivation for a long time to come.

Fang Yan took in the students' reactions, smiled slightly, and continued: "This is one of the basic rewards.

In addition, the university has decided to open up part of the exchange permissions for the Reserve Resource Vault to you.

This means that in the future, you can directly use academic credits to exchange for rare resources within the corresponding permission levels in the resource vault, no longer restricted by the ordinary exchange list."

Qin Yan was instantly delighted. This was exactly what he needed most right now!

Without a family background to support him, many rare resources that were unavailable on the open market would be difficult for him to obtain.

Previously, if he hadn't been selected for the Key Class, he probably wouldn't have been able to access treasures like "qingxin tea" or "Dragon Tiger bone forging pills" that could effectively assist cultivation and solidify one's foundation, even if he held more academic credits.

But now, this path to higher-level resources was finally open to him!

"And there is a third reward."

Fang Yan's voice rose slightly. "As a special commendation for winning the championship this time, the university has granted you permission to enter the Reserve Resource Vault.

Each person can 'freely choose' resources to take away without paying academic credits. The grade of the chosen resources... is unlimited.

Even if it's a Grade Six resource, as long as it's in stock in the vault and you believe it suits you, you can choose it."

The room fell silent for a moment, followed by several suppressed gasps.

Grade Six resources! What kind of concept was that?

The young people present, even those from extraordinary backgrounds, knew well how precious and rare they were!

Qin Yan's expression didn't change much.

After all, he had already learned about this from his Senior Sister.

Fang Yan continued, "Reserve members may choose one item each. Official members may choose two items each."

His gaze finally landed on Qin Yan, his tone carrying clear praise and affirmation. "As for Qin Yan... your performance in this Exchange Competition was the most outstanding, and you contributed the most.

After deliberation by the university authorities, you are specially permitted to... choose three items."

Three times! And with no limit on grade! This treatment was simply more generous than he could have imagined!

The other team members' gazes toward Qin Yan held envy, but even more so, admiration.

Everyone had seen Qin Yan's fighting on the arena; he truly deserved this reward.

Qin Yan's expression was calm as he stood up and bowed slightly. "Thank you, university. Thank you, Instructor Fang."

Although there were ripples in his heart, he wasn't overly excited.

Lu Youyou's previous reminder still rang in his ears; these three precious opportunities had to be used in the most critical places and could not be wasted.

Fang Yan nodded in satisfaction.

As the students' moods, which had fluctuated slightly due to the rewards, gradually calmed down, the gentle smile on his face slowly faded, replaced by a rare solemnity.

He clapped his hands lightly, and the room immediately fell completely silent. Everyone's eyes were focused on him.

(These few chapters are a bit filler-ish, a bit plain~ Going to sleep first~)