39: Chapter 39 Heavenly Level Region

He looked at Qin Yan, seeking his opinion: "What do you think, Qin Yan?"

Qin Yan bowed without hesitation and said, "This disciple knows very little about such matters. I shall rely entirely on Master's guidance!"

Xiao Huo was quite satisfied with Qin Yan's attitude and nodded. "Good. Since that is the case, I will keep an eye out for a Body Tempering Martial Art for you.

There are many Spear Technique-based Body Tempering Martial Arts in the school library that meet your requirements. Once I have filtered out the most suitable ones, I will let you choose for yourself."

"Thank you, Master!"

"..."

"Mhm, that's all for today.

Go back and properly digest what I've taught you to steady your mind.

Breaking through to become a martial artist cannot be rushed; you must ensure everything is perfectly prepared."

"Yes, Master! This disciple takes his leave."

At dusk, carrying a wealth of gains and aspirations for the future, Qin Yan left Instructor Xiao Huo's pill room, which was filled with the fragrance of medicinal herbs.

By the time he returned to the Yellow Zone's Dormitory 15, the way his three martial artist roommates looked at him was completely different from yesterday.

Their gazes were filled with an indescribable complexity of emotions.

Qin Yan's performance in today's New Student trial was like a dark horse appearing out of nowhere, completely overturning their perception of this "non-martial artist" roommate.

That stunning Third Stage Spear Technique and the fierce record of slaying a Merman Warrior while being at a lower realm...

...were enough to make any martial artist of the same level put away their contempt.

However, what shocked them even more was that Qin Yan had actually successfully become a disciple of the Sixth Institute's Chief Instructor and alchemy grandmaster, Xiao Huo!

The hidden resources and connections an alchemy grandmaster could provide far exceeded those of an ordinary Rank Six combat instructor.

To use the most direct example: if the qi and blood pills and body tempering pills necessary for the cultivation of these First Grade Martial Artists could be obtained through Instructor Xiao Huo's channels, their price and quality would be incomparable to the outside world!

This potential advantage was enough to make any student green with envy.

After a brief silence and exchange of glances, one roommate was the first to adjust his expression, a warm smile plastering his face.

He took the initiative to step forward. "Brother Qin Yan, you're back?

Your performance at the Colosseum today was truly incredible!

That Spear Technique was superb; I was watching from below and was thoroughly impressed!"

As he spoke, he gave a thumbs up.

Seeing this, the other two roommates immediately reacted as well.

They hurried forward, flattering him one after another:

"Yeah, yeah! Student Qin Yan was really hiding his light under a bushel!

Third Stage Spear Technique, my god, I haven't even touched the threshold of the Third Stage yet!"

"Killing a first grade Merman Warrior as a non-martial artist—this kind of record is definitely one in a thousand, even in previous years!

Brother Qin Yan will surely have a limitless future!"

"Even though we won't be living together anymore, we're still Classmates in the same school. We should look out for each other!"

Their tone carried a forced familiarity, and their eyes were filled with the hope of closing the distance between them.

They were like completely different people compared to their previous cold and distant attitude, where they had treated Qin Yan as if he were invisible.

Hearing this, Qin Yan's expression remained calm and unruffled.

He gave the three of them a faint glance, his tone distant yet polite. "You flatter me. Your performances today were also quite good.

If there's nothing else, I'll head back to my room first."

Having said that, he didn't wait for them to speak again and walked straight through the living room toward his bedroom door.

Swiping his card, opening the door, entering, and closing it—the movements were fluid, without the slightest hesitation.

He left the three of them frozen in place, their smiles stiffening into an incredibly awkward and embarrassed state.

They looked at each other, seeing the regret in one another's eyes.

Had they known Qin Yan possessed such potential and luck, they would have definitely built a good relationship with him earlier.

Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world.

...

Returning to his small bedroom, Qin Yan put those three roommates out of his mind.

They were merely passing travelers in his life, not worth wasting his mental energy on.

He opened the smart bracelet on his wrist, checked the upcoming course schedule, and then began practicing his fist techniques.

Without a spear, he used his fists as a substitute to hone his power-delivery techniques.

Sweat soon soaked his hair and clothes, dripping onto the polished floor.

"It's 7 PM now; there are still 5 hours until midnight."

Qin Yan calculated silently. "If I keep practicing, I can gain another 1 skill point today."

He focused single-mindedly, immersing his entire being into cultivation, feeling the ache in his muscles.

Every punch and every breath was slowly transforming his effort into tangible 'gains.'

...

A night of bitter cultivation passed quietly amidst the sweat.

The next morning, the sky was just beginning to brighten.

Qin Yan finished his morning exercise feeling refreshed. After enjoying a hearty and free breakfast at the Yellow Zone canteen, he returned to the dormitory to pack his bags and move out.

This was because his smart bracelet had just vibrated slightly, and an official message from the school's Logistics Department popped up.

[Notice: Student Qin Yan]

[Based on a comprehensive evaluation, you performed excellently in this year's New Student trial and potential assessment, ranking 11th overall.]

[You are hereby granted residency in a 'Heaven Grade Manor' as an encouragement.]

[Manor Number: 111]

[Please check in within three days of receiving this notice using this message and identity verification.]

[—Modu University of Martial Arts Logistics Resource Management Office]

"Heaven Grade Manor... 11th place..."

Looking at the information on the light screen, a surprised smile appeared on Qin Yan's face.

After personally witnessing the terrifying strength of the top ten New Students, he hadn't held much hope for a Heaven Grade Manor, thinking he would be satisfied if he could steadily secure a dormitory in the Earth Grade Area.

"It seems that Third Stage Low-Tier Spear Technique skill carries even more weight in the school's evaluation system than I imagined!"

He understood now, and he felt even more fortunate that he had invested all his Skill Points into improving his Spear Technique.

This was undoubtedly an extremely correct investment.

He quickly returned to the four-person dormitory where he had lived for less than a few days and began packing his personal belongings.

He didn't have much to begin with, so he finished organizing quickly and packed everything into a suitcase.

Dragging his luggage, he followed the route marked on his smart bracelet's navigation toward the legendary "Heaven Grade Area" deep within the campus.

The closer he got to the Heaven Grade Area, the more quiet and elegant the surroundings became.

Lush trees provided shade, gardens were in full bloom, and winding pebble paths meandered through them. There were even carefully designed artificial lakes with crystal-clear water.

Unlike the cramped feeling of the row houses in the Yellow Zone, the view here was open. Every building had its own independent courtyard and sufficient private space.

Exquisite and grand three-story manor-style buildings, each with a unique design...

...were scattered throughout the area in an orderly fashion, maintaining a comfortable distance from one another.

Suppressing a bit of excitement in his heart, Qin Yan stepped into the area that represented the highest residential treatment for Modu Martial Arts students.