34: Master Arrives

Kai-ge and I had a phone call, and Kai-ge said everything was fine.

However, he couldn't go home; his sadistic teacher was taking him to the Star Realm for extra training.

Lin Ye said he wasn't going back either; the group's environment was too comfortable.

Kai-ge was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred. Who wouldn't envy a professional player?

When it came to making money, those free agents adventuring in the Star Realm were definitely more comfortable, but professionals didn't make less money than adventurers, and the value of various resources was far more valuable than the money earned in the Star Realm.

This was just for ordinary professional players; not to mention Star Level players, the profession itself was vastly different. Ordinary professionals and those who had made a name and fortune were two different kinds of professionals.

Shortly after talking to Kai-ge, Jiang Xiaoyu sent him a message asking him to come over.

Lin Ye probably knew what it was about; he guessed a surprise was coming.

He felt anticipation in his heart.

Upon arriving at Jiang Feng's office, Jiang Feng was not seated in the main chair. In the main chair was an old man with a youthful complexion and hair like a crane's, wearing clothes in a style from over four hundred years ago. Lin Ye found this old man somewhat familiar.

Lin Ye couldn't recall the exact name, but he felt that the clothes resembled Hanfu.

Jiang Feng sat opposite him, chatting with a smile on his face.

Jiang Xiaoyu stood beside the old man, looking extremely reserved.

Seeing Jiang Xiaoyu and Jiang Feng's demeanor, Lin Ye knew this old man's identity was not simple, and he couldn't help but become reserved himself.

"Chairman, Teacher Jiang, I'm here."

As soon as Lin Ye arrived, Jiang Xiaoyu felt as if a great burden had been lifted. Seeing him speak, he quickly made the introduction.

"Lin Ye, you're here. This is your Martial Ancestor Chen Qingping. Come quickly and pay your respects."

Lin Ye realized why he felt a sense of familiarity.

Chen Qingping, the dean of Jingdu Martial Artist Academy.

Jingdu University was the pioneer of the Martial Artist profession. Its strength in the Martial Artist field was terrifying, and its foundation was profound. Every year, students applying for the Martial Artist profession aimed for Jingdu University.

Lin Ye had considered it at the time, but Jingdu University's admission rate was even more outrageous than Magic University's. The actual score lines were similar, but Jingdu University's admission required at least double proficiency in initial ability skills, so Lin Ye didn't dare to apply at the time.

"Greetings, Martial Ancestor."

Lin Ye didn't know what kind of bow to perform, as he hadn't been exposed to that aspect of culture, so he respectfully bowed deeply.

Chen Qingping had been observing Lin Ye since he entered. He had heard Jiang Xiaoyu talk about this grand-disciple, the first disciple of his youngest disciple, and he was quite interested.

Entering with double proficiency could only be considered ordinary at Jingdu University, but combined with his orphan background, it showed his talent was indeed remarkable, enough to rank among the top ten at Jingdu University.

But the news Jiang Xiaoyu sent later became more and more outrageous: Star Force perfected, Muscle Master perfected, Star Force greatly perfected??

He couldn't sit still, so he sent a message to Jiang Xiaoyu, saying he wanted to meet him in person after the holidays.

A few days ago, he was packing his things when Jiang Xiaoyu called to say his grand-disciple's Muscle Master had reached the pinnacle.

???

"Good, this little brat dares to lie to me."

This was his first reaction.

Later, Jiang Xiaoyu guaranteed it repeatedly and even provided test results, forcing him to accept the reality.

The desire to personally cultivate Lin Ye became irresistible.

So, that day, he immediately rushed to Magic Capital, but to maintain the image of a master, he secretly observed for a few days before showing himself.

"No need for such formality. I didn't expect Xiao Yu to be able to take on such an excellent disciple under Old Qin's blockade."

Chen Qingping nodded with satisfaction.

Old Qin was naturally Qin Buhui, the grandfather of Jiang Xiaoyu's ex-girlfriend.

He knew the harsh words Qin Ming had spoken to Jiang Xiaoyu, but his own disciple had harmed an old friend's granddaughter, leaving him in an awkward position, so he just let it be.

Moreover, he had long been displeased with Jiang Xiaoyu's flirtatious habits; even his only female disciple had been harmed.

Jiang Xiaoyu said, "Martial Ancestor came this time to see me and also to guide you, Lin Ye. You will follow Martial Ancestor for this month."

Jiang Xiaoyu feigned seriousness.

Then he quickly said, "Master, I'm leaving Lin Ye to you. You two chat; I have something else to do."

Then, under Chen Qingping's angry gaze, he fled as if flying.

When he initially became Chen Qingping's disciple, his original intention was to go to a place where his family couldn't control him and enjoy himself, and he could also cultivate his beloved Martial Artist under a master. How wonderful would that be?

But he didn't expect that he had just escaped one den of wolves only to fall into a tiger's mouth. As the youngest disciple, Chen Qingping paid a lot of attention to him and strictly disciplined him, not wanting him to be dragged down by beauty.

Families, who understands this?

Especially after he cheated on his senior sister, when his two-timing was exposed, his master directly transformed into a devil, pulling out a seven-tailed whip. Every time his senior sister cried, he whipped him with a belt. At that time, his senior sister cried for an entire day.

Fearing he couldn't endure it, he invited a friend, a ninth-tier healer, who both healed and whipped him.

It was a nightmare, truly.

Now he was terribly afraid of his master.

Lin Ye didn't know why his teacher was in such a hurry, but he assumed it must be a very, very urgent matter.

Chen Hai gave a few instructions and then slowly walked away.

"Let's go, find a place for your Martial Ancestor to see your level."

"Understood, Martial Ancestor."

Lin Ye led his Martial Ancestor to his usual training room.

He demonstrated his various skills.

When Muscle Master was used, Chen Qingping couldn't sit still.

"It truly is a pinnacle-level Muscle Master, it truly is! Excellent, excellent!" Chen Qingping caressed Lin Ye's muscles with obsession, as if looking at a lover.

Lin Ye felt something was off, but he suppressed that thought in his mind.

"Martial Ancestor, is there any problem?"

Chen Qingping could not hide his excitement.

"Do you know why your Martial Ancestor is so happy?"

Lin Ye scratched his head.

"I'm not sure."

Chen Qingping stopped caressing, put his hands behind his back, and replied, "The proficiency of abilities is related to the highest realm."

"When breaking through from the third to the fourth stage, there are requirements for physical quality and ability proficiency. For magic users, there are requirements for spiritual power."

"Breaking through from the sixth to the seventh stage even requires all abilities to be perfected."

"After the seventh stage, each breakthrough will have higher requirements."

Speaking of this, he turned to look at him, "Breaking through from the ninth stage to the Star Level requires breaking the limit of a pinnacle-level ability."

Lin Ye's heart surged with stormy waves. There was indeed a realm above the ninth stage? Star Level?

In his previous life, he had read many fantasy and wuxia novels, where realms often layered one upon another, so he had some guesses about what lay beyond the ninth stage.

Star Level, requiring a pinnacle-level ability to break its limit. Is that why the level on the panel was insufficient?

"I didn't expect that my grand-disciple could cultivate a pinnacle-level ability at the third stage, and it's even a Star Level ability. You've given me hope for our lineage to produce a Star Level expert."

Chen Qingping looked at him with a beaming smile.

Lin Ye felt he had been somewhat careless; it seemed he had underestimated the influence and difficulty of pinnacle-level abilities.

"I don't know either; it just happened as I practiced."

He could only resort to the universal template.

"Perhaps your compatibility with the ability is high. You don't need to worry. Although you are indeed outstanding now, looking at the universe, you are only a small genius."

The astute Chen Qingping saw through his little thoughts.

"There's no need to hide your talent. Our lineage isn't so weak that we can't protect our disciples. If anyone dares to touch you, this old man will be the first to kill them."

Chen Qingping revealed a terrifying aura.