96: Chapter 96 The Demon's Grand gesture!

Another morning of focused alchemy passed, and two furnaces of pills were successfully produced.

Once again, this brought him a steady income of academic credits.

At noon, after enjoying a hearty and nutritious lunch on the second floor of the cafeteria,

he returned to his villa estate.

In the afternoon, his unshakeable Spear Technique training was waiting for him.

The Key Class wouldn't start until tomorrow.

He had to make good use of every minute today to continue improving himself.

The next day, January 1st.

When the morning sunlight flooded the campus of Modu University of Martial Arts,

a new month officially began, also marking the start of the 'Key Class' special training.

The teaching location for the Key Class was still set in the First Institute.

The reason was simple: as the academy with the strongest comprehensive strength and deepest foundation among the six institutes of Modu,

the First Institute possessed the best teaching facilities, the top faculty, and a powerful voice in decision-making.

When Qin Yan stepped into the Key Class classroom amidst the morning light,

he found that many students had already arrived early.

They sat in groups of twos and threes, talking in low voices.

Compared to ordinary classes, the atmosphere here carried a bit more solemnity and sharp edge.

Qin Yan's gaze swept across the room, and he chose a seat in the front row near the middle.

This angle allowed him to see the podium clearly,

without being overly conspicuous.

Before long, the classroom gradually filled up.

Lu Youyou walked in briskly.

She spotted Qin Yan at a glance and naturally walked over to sit in the empty seat next to him.

Immediately following her, the cold and elegant Xiao Wangshu arrived and sat on Lu Youyou's other side.

“Junior brother, morning!”

Lu Youyou gave a greeting full of energy.

She seemed to have already recovered from the frustration of yesterday's failed challenge.

“Morning, Senior Sister, Classmate Xiao,” Qin Yan replied with a smile.

Qin Yan also gave a slight nod to Xiao Wangshu as a greeting.

After the three exchanged simple pleasantries, a steady figure stepped into the classroom.

The originally somewhat noisy classroom instantly fell silent. The newcomer was none other than Instructor Lin Jian.

He stood on the podium.

His gaze swept over the thirty young and vibrant faces below like a hawk.

After confirming everyone was present, he spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful:

“Classmates, I'm sure you are all very aware that the reason the school has invested huge resources to form this Key Class”

“is with the core goal of preparing for the crucial 'National Top Academy Exchange Tournament' at the end of the year.”

He paused and emphasized, “The exchange tournament requires five official members and five reserve members as backup.”

“These ten people will represent the strongest combat power of our Modu University of Martial Arts first-year students, heading to the battlefield to fight for the school's honor!”

“Therefore, starting from today until the end of November,”

“the primary task for all of you is to improve your own strength at all costs!”

“In two months, the top ten in the class rankings will automatically gain the qualification to represent us in the exchange tournament!”

Instructor Lin Jian concisely clarified the meaning and goals of the Key Class's existence.

Then, he casually brushed his right hand in front of him.

A simple ring on his finger flashed with a faint light,

and a thick stack of papers appeared out of thin air in his hand.

It was a Storage Ring!

Qin Yan recognized it.

Instructor Lin Jian gave a broad wave of his hand, his movements elegant and natural.

The stack of papers seemed to be endowed with life, flying steadily to every corner of the classroom.

They landed precisely in the center of each student's desk.

This exquisite control of power caused many students, including Qin Yan, to be secretly amazed.

They gained a more direct understanding of Instructor Lin Jian's strength.

“The school places extreme importance on the cultivation of this Key Class.”

Instructor Lin Jian's voice pulled everyone's attention back. “The list in your hands now contains resources that the school has specially allocated for you.”

“Normally, at the school's regular exchange office, these are either hot-selling items that are snapped up as soon as they are stocked,”

“or rare goods that only appear once in a long while due to their scarcity.”

“Now, they are open for exchange to you with priority.”

Hearing this, Qin Yan immediately looked down at the list in his hand.

The list was designed to be simple and clear, with not many resource items listed.

But the detailed introduction of each item made his heart tremble.

【qingxin tea】

【Origin: The edge of the Elf Forest, from ancient spiritual tea trees over a hundred years old.】

【Effect: After brewing and drinking, it can put the drinker's brain into a state of 'Absolute Clarity' for five hours.】

【Thinking speed, focus, and logical deduction abilities are greatly enhanced.】

【Especially suitable for use when comprehending complex and obscure martial techniques.】

【Exchange Price: 5 academic credits per portion】

【golden body marrow】

【Introduction: A marrow produced alongside meta-magnetic ore veins deep underground, nourished by the Qi of the earth's veins, containing pure Geng-Gold Qi.】

【Effect: Used in conjunction with specific medicinal baths, it can greatly accelerate the process of tempering skin and flesh.】

【Strengthens the toughness of the skin membrane and has a significant auxiliary effect on breaking through to the 'Silver Skin Realm'.】

【Exchange Price: 8 academic credits per portion】

【tiger elephant bone forging pill】

【Introduction: A Second-Rank top-tier pill refined with Savage Elephant essence blood and Fierce Tiger demon cores as the main ingredients, supplemented by various rare spiritual materials.】

【Effect: Powerfully tempers bones, increasing bone density and strength.】

【Greatly accelerates the bone forging process for a Second-Rank Martial Artist. The medicinal properties are overbearing, so it should only be taken by those with abundant blood qi.】

【Exchange Price: 12 academic credits per pill】

“...”

There weren't many types of resources on the list, but every single one could be called a masterpiece.

They directly addressed the core cultivation needs of First-Rank and Second-Rank Martial Artists!

Their value was far beyond what ordinary academic credits could measure.

Sitting next to Qin Yan, Lu Youyou looked at the items on the list.

Her large eyes were also glowing with excitement; clearly, these resources held considerable attraction for her as well.

On the other side, Xiao Wangshu still maintained that same cold expression.

“These resources can be considered the first benefit the school is giving to the Key Class students.”

Instructor Lin Jian's voice rang out again. “Most of the resources on the list have been carefully selected to be the most suitable for improving your strength at your current stage.”

“The school's goal is simple: we hope you can seize this opportunity to achieve a rapid leap in strength!”

He changed the subject and continued, “In addition to this, there are some hidden benefits.”

“For example, you can spend academic credits”

“to book senior instructors from the academy for one-on-one specialized guidance on your Body Tempering Martial Art or combat skills.”

“At the same time, some of the school's special cultivation areas will also be open to you for free within certain time limits.”

At this point, Instructor Lin Jian's gaze seemed to linger on Qin Yan for a fleeting moment.

In his view, Qin Yan's Spear Technique talent was extremely outstanding. If he could receive careful guidance from a famous spear master,

he might have a chance to break through his Spear Technique skills to the fourth stage before the exchange tournament.

(Seven-day exchange code: 335642749621)

(Usage method: See the end of Chapter 89)