25: Chapter 25 Farewell, Arrival in Shanghai

After receiving the address sent by Zhou Nan, Qin Yan immediately contacted Lin Yang and Zhou Yuan.

These two good friends naturally agreed without hesitation.

That night, at their usual barbecue stall.

Four men and one woman sat around a table, the atmosphere lively yet tinged with a hint of sorrow before their departure.

"Hahaha, Qin Yan, you didn't see it—that guy Liang Musheng's expression when he found out about my and Zhou Nan's final blood vitality results... tsk tsk, it was like he'd eaten a sour lemon! It cracked me up!"

Zhao Bin laughed heartily, sharing the recent interesting events.

Because he and Zhou Nan had achieved a Breakthrough in their Stance Training to the fourth level, their blood vitality Bottleneck had loosened. With the support of their Family resources, they had improved significantly in the final stage, and their results far exceeded expectations.

"Qin Yan, thank you so much." Zhao Bin put away his smile and thanked Qin Yan earnestly.

Zhou Nan, Lin Yang, and Zhou Yuan, who were by his side, also raised their glasses one after another, expressing their sincere gratitude.

They all knew clearly that without Qin Yan's help, getting into their desired Martial Arts University would definitely not have been this easy.

Especially Zhou Nan, who had benefited the most. Her Stance Training had been the first to achieve a Breakthrough, and she was ultimately successfully admitted to "Kunlun Martial Arts University"—one of the most powerful Martial Arts Universities in the Xia Kingdom, second only to the two Top-tier Martial Arts Universities.

Upon learning that Zhou Nan had been admitted to Kunlun Martial Arts University, Qin Yan was slightly surprised and genuinely happy for her.

Zhao Bin had been admitted to "Thunder Martial Arts University" in a neighboring province, which was stronger than Jianghai Martial University.

Zhou Yuan had fulfilled his wish and was admitted to the local "Linhai Martial Arts University."

As for Lin Yang, he had realized the dream of countless Linhai students and was successfully admitted to "Jianghai Martial University."

About to go their separate ways with unknown futures, the young people let go of their inhibitions, clinking glasses and drinking to their hearts' content, as if they wanted to dissolve all their sorrow of parting and longing for the future into the wine.

Before long, Zhao Bin and Zhou Yuan, who had lower alcohol tolerance, began to have glazed eyes and were slurring their words.

Even Lin Yang and Qin Yan felt waves of dizziness.

Zhou Nan's cheeks were flushed, but she still remained somewhat sober.

In the end, it was Zhou Nan who contacted the Family butler, who drove over a spacious commercial vehicle to safely send each of these tipsy teenagers home.

That night, the starlight was dim and the evening breeze was gentle, unable to disperse the teenagers' sincere friendship and the faint melancholy of their impending separation.

Youth fades, but friendship and the years spent striving will never fade.

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In the following days, Qin Yan deliberately reduced his Cultivate time, only practicing his Spear Technique for four hours a day to maintain his condition.

He spent most of his time accompanying his Family, eating, walking, and chatting together, enjoying the rare leisure and warmth after the College Entrance Examination.

During this period, his aunt's Family was also invited to be guests at their new home.

Qin Yan not only paid back the original loan of ten thousand, but also prepared an additional forty thousand as a token of gratitude, thanking his aunt's Family for their help when it was needed most back then.

His aunt couldn't refuse and eventually accepted it, praising Qin Yan repeatedly for being successful and valuing relationships.

The sorrow of parting permeated the home, and time slipped away quietly amidst precious companionship.

Soon, the time arrived at July 2nd, the last day for registration.

Qin Yan specifically chose to leave on the last day, just wanting to spend one more moment with his Family.

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High-speed railway station.

When it was time to leave, Qin Xiaoxi cried bitterly.

She knew that with this separation, her brother would be so busy that he might not return until the winter break.

She had been close to her brother since she was little; otherwise, she wouldn't have waited downstairs for Qin Yan every night.

Now that he was leaving for several months, after arriving at the station, her eyes were red, and she grabbed onto Qin Yan's sleeve and wouldn't let go.

The good mood from getting the big house was completely gone.

In the end, after Qin Yan made countless promises—to bring back specialties from Modu, to definitely return home early for the winter break—the little girl finally sobbed and reluctantly let go of his hand.

"Brother, remember to come home during the break, and you must video call me." Qin Xiaoxi choked out.

Qin Yan patted his younger sister's head and said softly, "Brother knows."

"I'm leaving, take good care of Mom and Dad at home."

Qin Yan waved, said goodbye to his parents, and stepped into the carriage under the reluctant gazes of his Family.

"Brother! Remember to take care of yourself!"

The little girl shouted loudly.

Qin Yan, who had already boarded the train, felt a heavy heart.

The high-speed train slowly pulled away.

From this station, Qin Yan left Linhai, where he had lived for eighteen years, and embarked on his journey to study abroad.

Modu.

The economic center of the Xia Kingdom, an international metropolis with towering skyscrapers, bustling traffic, and flourishing prosperity.

When Qin Yan walked out of the high-speed railway station with the crowd, he was immediately struck by the majestic Aura of the modern metropolis before him.

He soon noticed a highly designed and conspicuous sign not far away—"Modu University of Martial Arts Reception Channel."

He pulled his suitcase and walked towards it. Just as he approached the entrance of the channel, he was stopped by a guard with a tall, upright posture and a calm presence.

"Please present your identification."

The guard's voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable Aura.

Qin Yan was slightly startled; he felt a faint but real sense of oppression from the other person.

This was actually a real Martial Artist!

Modu was indeed extraordinary; even the guard at the reception channel was a Martial Artist!

"I am a New Student of Modu University of Martial Arts, here to register."

Qin Yan suppressed the surprise in his heart, took out his admission letter, and handed it to the other person.

The guard took the admission letter, took out a palm-sized, high-tech scanner, and scanned the anti-counterfeiting code and special energy mark on the letter.

"Beep! Verification passed! New Student: Qin Yan. Welcome to the school!" The scanner emitted a clear electronic sound.

The guard's serious face immediately revealed a sincere smile, and his attitude instantly became enthusiastic: "Welcome Student Qin Yan to Modu University of Martial Arts! Please follow me!"

He personally led Qin Yan into the channel.

This change in attitude—from haughty to respectful—made Qin Yan once again personally feel the enormous weight and privilege contained in the status of being a "Modu University of Martial Arts student."

After passing through the short channel, his vision suddenly opened up!

Inside was not the waiting hall he had imagined, but a small, high-tech transportation hub!

Rows of streamlined maglev trains that seemed to come from the future were parked quietly beside the platforms.

What was even more shocking was that in mid-air, there were several small, single-person aircraft slowly taking off and landing, with the figures standing on them all possessing deep and powerful Auras, their gazes sharp!

Qin Yan was dumbfounded. Such a grand display was actually just for serving Modu University of Martial Arts!

"Student Qin Yan, those are the latest personal aircraft equipped by the school for mentors and some outstanding students; they are extremely fast." Seeing this, the guard took the initiative to explain, with a hint of pride in his tone.

Afterward, he brought Qin Yan to a maglev train that was about to depart: "Student Qin Yan, this train is leaving immediately and goes directly to the university campus. Please board."

"Thank you." After thanking him, Qin Yan stepped into the carriage.