24: Chapter 24 The Six Major Academies

"Juanzi, you really are blessed! To have raised such an outstanding child, you can just look forward to a life of comfort from now on!"

"Xiao Yan, do you still remember me? I held you when you were a baby! When you become a big shot in the future, don't forget to give your cousin a helping hand!"

Listening to the endless stream of compliments, his younger sister Qin Xiaoxi curled her lips in disdain from the side. "Tsk, now they know to come and praise him? Back when our family was struggling and asked to borrow money, every single one of them hid faster than anyone!"

"Now that they see Brother has gotten into a Top-tier Martial Arts University, they know to come and suck up to us!"

"Xiao Xi is right,"

Mother Chen Juan sighed, then looked at her husband and son. "Old Qin, Xiao Yan, when you have time, let's invite Sister Qin Rou's family over for a nice meal.

Back when our family was at its lowest, her family wasn't doing well either, but they still managed to scrape together ten thousand yuan to lend us. We can't forget that kind of help in our time of need; we must repay them properly."

"Mom, I'll keep that in mind, don't worry." Qin Yan nodded in agreement.

Just then, a steady knocking sounded at the front door.

Qin Yan rose to open the door and was surprised to find that the visitor was Director Wan Xueping.

"Uncle Wan? Why are you here? Please, come in!"

Qin Yan quickly invited this important figure into the house.

When Father Qin and Mother Qin saw a figure who frequently appeared on local news suddenly visiting their home, they were momentarily at a loss, hurriedly standing up to greet him.

Wan Xueping smiled and waved his hand, his attitude very gentle. "Big brother, big sister, there's no need for formalities. Don't think of me as some Director.

I'm here today in a private capacity, specifically to congratulate Xiao Yan!

And while I'm at it, to deliver the reward from the Municipal Education Bureau for our city's great hero."

Hearing this, Father and Mother Qin finally felt a bit more at ease and sat quietly to the side, leaving the floor to their son.

"Uncle Wan, you're too kind. I'm sorry to have troubled you to make the trip yourself," Qin Yan said gratefully.

"It's no trouble! Not a trouble at all!" Wan Xueping was all smiles. "To have a top-tier talent like you emerge from Linhai City, I'd be happy to make this trip a hundred times! This is the glory of our entire city!"

After some pleasantries, Wan Xueping took an exquisite bank card from his briefcase and handed it to Qin Yan.

"Xiao Yan, there is one million huaxia coins in this card. It's the cash reward from the Municipal Education Bureau for your admission to a Top-tier Martial Arts University.

It's not a huge amount, but consider it a small boost for your upcoming life at the university, to buy whatever you might need."

Qin Yan took the card with both hands, his heart calm. If it were before, one million would undoubtedly have been an astronomical figure to him.

But after the baptism of this recent period, he knew well that in the world of true Martial Artists, one million might only be a bit of startup capital.

The resources he had consumed to break through to 99 Cal already far exceeded this amount.

And that was even with him having the System panel.

For others, the costs would only be even higher.

Beside him, when Qin Xiaoxi heard the figure "one million," her eyes instantly went wide, and her small mouth formed an 'O' shape, as if she could see countless snacks and new clothes waving at her.

However, it was Wan Xueping's next words that truly shocked the Qin family.

"In addition to the cash reward," Wan Xueping said with a smile, "the municipal government has decided after deliberation to gift a detached villa in the 'Bishui Lanting' community to Student Qin Yan, in recognition of the immense honor you have brought to our city!"

"Bishui Lanting?!" Mother Qin couldn't help but cry out in surprise.

That was the most famous wealthy district in Linhai City, nestled against mountains and near water with an excellent environment; those who lived there were either rich or influential!

The market price for a single villa started at five million huaxia coins at the very least!

Qin Yan was also slightly stunned.

He knew that getting into a Top-tier Martial Arts University would come with benefits, but he hadn't expected them to be this substantial!

This was because Qin Yan didn't fully realize the weight of a Top-tier Martial Arts University; students who graduated from such institutions would be at the Third-Rank Martial Artist Realm at minimum.

With that kind of strength and background, if they chose to return to Linhai City to develop their career, they would immediately step into the top tier of the social elite.

If they could break through to the Fourth Rank in the future and become a Middle-grade martial artist, they might even have the chance to vie for the position of President of the Linhai City Martial Arts Association, becoming one of the true controllers of this city!

The Linhai City government's investment was extremely long-term.

Wan Xueping sat for a while longer, had a cup of tea, and then rose to take his leave.

He could see that with him there, Qin Yan's family was actually feeling quite constrained.

After seeing Director Wan off, Father and Mother Qin looked at the bank card and the villa keys, feeling as if they were in a dream.

"Xiao Yan, this villa... this..." Father Qin Shouzheng felt it was all a bit surreal.

Qin Yan understood his parents' worries and apprehension, so he comforted them patiently. "Dad, Mom, just accept it with peace of mind.

This is the status and privilege that comes with being a Martial Artist.

It's just a villa; it's only the beginning. In the future, we will have more and better of everything."

Having improved his strength and perspective during this time, he accepted it very quickly and set about persuading his parents.

Hearing their son's steady and powerful words, Father and Mother Qin's uneasy hearts finally settled down, replaced by immense joy and pride.

Then, the family began to pack their belongings.

The next day, the whole family moved to their new home.

The new home was even better than they had imagined: spacious and bright rooms, exquisite decor, and even a small garden outside.

Qin Xiaoxi ran around the yard excitedly. "Wow! We have a big house to live in now! I have my own room!"

Looking at the happy smiles on his family's faces, Qin Yan's heart was filled with warmth and motivation.

He believed that this was merely a beautiful beginning.

At the desk in his new room, Qin Yan carefully read the detailed contents of the Modu University of Martial Arts admission notice.

"Enrollment registration period: June 29th to July 2nd..."

"Modu University of Martial Arts's Six Major Colleges... Enrollment placement testing... Mentor selection..."

As he read line by line, Qin Yan's heart rate gradually accelerated.

Especially when he saw that "the Deans of the Six Major Colleges are all Eighth-Rank Martial Dao Grandmasters," he couldn't help but suck in a cold breath!

"Eighth-Rank Grandmaster!" He was incredibly shocked.

A Fourth Rank Martial Artist was already the peak combat power of Linhai City. Eighth-Rank... that was a pillar-like existence in the entire Xia Country!

The foundation of Modu University of Martial Arts was indeed unfathomably deep!

"Beep beep beep..."

Just then, his communicator rang; it was a video call request from Zhou Nan. Qin Yan chose to answer.

"Congratulations, Qin Yan, on getting into Modu University of Martial Arts. You've instantly become a major celebrity at the First High School."

On the other end of the screen, Zhou Nan's face was blooming with smiles, genuinely happy for him.

The two chatted briefly about their recent situations.

"Tonight, do you want to have a small gathering? Zhao Bin is here too, and you can call your good friends over."

"Once we're at the Martial Arts Universities, we'll be scattered all over the country, and we'll hardly see each other for a year."

Zhou Nan's voice sounded a bit melancholy.