9: There's no way, he gave too much!

Liu Ren looked at Brother Tang for help. At this moment, the only hope of his father letting him go was Brother Tang.

My dear brother! You can't just stand by and watch me die! I'm your brother from a different father and mother!

Tang Gao lightly coughed, “Uncle, last week his liberal arts test score was in the top twenty of the class. Although it wasn't the best, it was still very good.”

Liu Dad then withdrew his murderous gaze and looked at Tang Gao, smiling from the bottom of his heart. He raised the wine glass in his hand, “I still have to thank you for your care. Otherwise, my good-for-nothing son would have been even more useless.”

After chatting with the Class Teacher today, Liu Dad finally realized that his slacker son's deskmate was truly loyal to his son, helping him improve his liberal arts test scores so much.

Otherwise, his son would definitely not have escaped a beating with a belt tonight.

In the past, he only felt that this child's Aptitude was a bit of a pity, otherwise he would definitely have the qualifications to become a strong person.

Now it seems that even without Cultivation Aptitude, with this child's diligence and intelligence, he will definitely live a good life.

He had originally planned to help Little Gao out of consideration for his son's Face, and arrange for him to come in. Now it seems that such an excellent talent is someone his own son is aspiring to.

Thinking of this, Liu Dad's smile became even gentler, and he conversed happily with Tang Gao.

Liu Ren saw his father's attention shift and quickly shrank his head to eat, not daring to make a sound.

Mother Liu saw her husband's anger gradually subside and smiled, chatting with Tang Gao.

The meal was enjoyed by both host and guest.

After the meal, Mother Liu began to clear the dishes. Liu Ren also wanted to run, but seeing his father's stern gaze, he shrank his neck and obediently sat down, knowing that he was in for it.

Liu Dad subconsciously took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, but seeing Tang Gao present, he put them back. He weighed his words and asked, “Little Gao, what are your plans after the college entrance examination this time?”

Tang Gao thought for a moment and shook his head, “I only have a general idea, but no specific plans yet.”

His parents were butchers, and their education was not as high as his own, so they couldn't help him here. Everything depended on him to figure out.

Tang Gao was very grateful for his parents' kindness, but he also knew his own shortcomings.

Liu Dad immediately smiled, a gentle smile, knowing that his next request was almost certain. “Then, are you interested in developing in the area of assisting Cultivators?”

Tang Gao understood his meaning and politely said, “Uncle, please speak.”

Liu Dad's eyes softened by three points, and his tone became more cordial. He lightly tapped the table with his fingers, “If you are interested in developing in this area, Uncle would like to trouble you. After the college entrance examination, I'd like to ask you to go to Qingkai for further study and accompany my Liu Ren.

In the future, if you graduate, I'd be inconveniencing you, but how about coming back to our small place to work?”

Tang Gao's mouth slightly opened wide, a little surprised that Uncle Liu would go to such great lengths.

Qingcheng, Qingkai University, is a higher education institution for Cultivators, enjoying a high reputation in Mountain State. Those who can enter this institution are not ordinary people.

As for coming back to accompany him after graduation... no matter how bad Liu Ren is, he is still the eldest son of his Family. How could his future Dao be bad?

This was clearly an attempt to get him to be Liu Ren's personal assistant.

Tang Gao quickly waved his hand, “No, how can this be? Whether I can even get into such a school is another matter.”

In his prediction, being able to get into a first-class university among Mortals was already the highest aspiration. Even if he reveals his First Order Cultivator cultivation at that time, he has no Family background or connections, even if he goes to a Cultivator academy for further study.

After graduation, there isn't much chance of entering Uncle Liu's system.

Liu Ren's father can hold this position, which has a great deal to do with the Liu Family being a Cultivation Family.

This kind of favor, for ordinary people, is a Heaven-Defying level of changing one's fate.

Liu Dad saw that he didn't directly refuse and smiled, “You don't have to worry about that. I'm an alumnus of Qingkai, and I have two recommendation slots in my position. Giving you one is not a big problem.

Little Gao, you should know that not just anyone can use this qualification. You are definitely worthy of Uncle using this power.”

Tang Gao looked at Liu Dad with some surprise, not expecting Liu Dad's background to be so deep, definitely not an ordinary person. It seems his previous understanding of Liu Dad was shallow.

Not just anyone can have this kind of recommendation qualification.

This has strict requirements on the official's own Rank.

It seems Liu Dad is even more powerful than he understood.

Mother Liu smiled and teased, “Little Gao, don't just look at your Uncle Liu as a martial Cultivator. He was a top student in liberal arts back then and obtained a seventh-grade Rank after graduation.

Your Auntie, I, was attracted by his talent back then, which is why I dated and married him.”

Tang Gao's mouth widened, and he thought, “Holy crap…”

To obtain a seventh-grade official Rank right after graduation, what Rank is he now? He didn't dare to guess, didn't dare to guess.

No wonder Liu Dad always disliked his son's poor liberal arts scores, even though he entered the top twenty, he still felt disappointed.

So, Liu Dad himself was a 'King of Inner Competition'!

Although there was a Cultivation Aptitude bonus, the liberal arts test requirements for a seventh-grade official Rank were inherently extremely abnormal.

You, a martial Cultivator with thick eyebrows and big eyes, are actually a top student in liberal arts. That's so strong!

Liu Dad beamed, feeling that the Face lost by his son had been regained by himself. “You don't have to feel pressured. Uncle is not without selfish motives. I'll also be at ease with you and Liu Ren as partners.”

Cultivators also need support personnel to act as logistics. Tang Gao's proficiency in techniques, excellent liberal arts test scores, coupled with his diligence and Aptitude, make him a highly sought-after talent outside.

Not to mention, Tang Gao has a great kindness towards his son. This silly boy doesn't know how heavy this kindness is, and he, as a father, must repay it clearly.

He had hired so many teachers to teach his silly son with little effect, but in Tang Gao's hands, his liberal arts test scores were pulled up.

What was pulled up was not just points, but Luck.

Tang Gao thought seriously for a moment, and finally said with an apologetic look, “Uncle Liu, thank you for your kindness, but I want to get in by myself.”

Being partners with Liu Ren is definitely a very good thing.

But he didn't want to be an ordinary person, merely an assisting Cultivator. He also wanted to see the world of Cultivators, those long-lived, graceful, and wealthy sceneries.

Liu Dad was surprised, “This… why is this? Uncle has selfish motives, but Uncle is not harming you. I'll also be at ease with you and Little Ren as partners, and your treatment won't be low.

This is much better than you hitting a wall by yourself.”

The qualification to enter Qingkai is already very expensive and rare, not to mention the guaranteed allocation to the internal system of Liang City after graduation.

Not to mention the benefits of the Liu Family's invisible connections.

This is definitely ten thousand times better than letting an ordinary person struggle, hit a wall, and grope their way.

Tang Gao shook his head, “It's not about the treatment, it's that I want to try it myself.”

Liu Dad pondered for a moment, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took out a cigarette and wanted to light it, but then put it on the table under Mother Liu's reproachful gaze.

The atmosphere became a bit heavy for a moment.

Liu Dad's expression became slightly serious, “Dear, you take Little Ren to do his homework first. I'll talk to Little Gao about something private.”

Liu Ren quickly stood up, “Dad, Little Gao is my brother!”

Mother Liu took her son's hand and gently comforted him, “Your dad is not an unreasonable person. Some things, only they can know.”

Liu Ren looked at Tang Gao, his eyes inquiring about his best friend's thoughts.

Tang Gao shook his head, signaling him not to be nervous. The treatment Liu Dad offered was excellent even for ordinary Cultivators, and combined with his Heart-Nature over the past three years of contact, it was impossible for him to fall out with him at this time.

Liu Ren looked at Liu Dad with pleading eyes.

Liu Dad sighed slightly, lamenting his silly son who knew nothing. He softened his expression, “Don't worry, Dad isn't trying to make things difficult for your buddy. It's just that some things are only suitable for men to discuss privately.”

Liu Ren was relieved after hearing his father's assurance. He obediently followed his mother upstairs to the bedroom. At the staircase, he couldn't help but gesture to Tang Gao, indicating that if there was any problem, he could call him, and he would definitely rush down to help him!

Tang Gao's heart warmed, and he returned a smile, knowing his buddy was truly loyal.

Mother Liu took Liu Ren upstairs to the second floor and closed the door.

Liu Dad watched his wife and son go upstairs, took a cigarette from the pack on the table, lit it, and couldn't help but take a puff and exhale. His eyes were serious, “You don't want to accept my favor, is it because you once killed someone?”

Tang Gao's eyes showed a momentary look of surprise, which he quickly covered up, trying to maintain composure, “Uncle Liu, I don't know what you're talking about.”

Liu Dad ignored Tang Gao's pretense, simply taking out a High Grade Purity Talisman made by a Second Rank Talisman Cultivator: "Those teachers at school haven't dealt with killing much, and you've concealed it very carefully, so it's normal they couldn't tell.

My wife is only a civilian investigator, so it's normal she couldn't sense it.

But I am a Martial Cultivator who has killed over a thousand people, hundreds of evil Cultivators, and I'm also a top student in civil assessment with full perception.

The malevolence on your body is too obviously heavy."

Tang Gao remained silent, not expecting that he would still reveal his true colors in front of a professional.

They could even see Killing Intent!

Can I pick up money if I go out tomorrow? Can you tell?

Seeing him not speak, Liu Dad frowned and took out a white stone from his pocket, placing it on the table.

Tang Gao is a Mortal, but he is a leader among Mortals, and an excellent Martial Cultivator.

With his strength, killing is just a choice.

However, Tang Gao's Heart-Nature is very good; for three years, he has never shown evil or malicious tendencies, always acting upright and righteous.

Over these three years, Liu Dad had also observed him and knew that Tang Gao was a good kid.

But, killing, this is indeed a very serious matter.

Liu Dad frowned, took a puff from his cigarette, exhaled, and pointed at the white stone: "This is the Heart-Questioning Stone; place your hand on it and answer in sequence whether your actions have harmed you, harmed ordinary people, harmed society, harmed the country, or harmed the Human Race. Once the results are out, I will make my judgment."

Tang Gao's expression was calm as he placed his hand on it: "I have not harmed others, nor have I harmed society, the country, or the Human Race."

What does the people the shadow killed have to do with him?

The Heart-Questioning Stone showed no reaction; everything he said came from his true Heart-Nature.

Liu Dad's brows relaxed, and he pushed the Purity Talisman over: "The Purity Talisman can wash away the malevolence on your body. If this matter causes trouble, give me a call then, and I'll handle it for you."

Liu Dad smiled: "Alright, little fellow, don't worry. Our Martial Cultivators' eyes are sharp; it's impossible to wrong a good person."

Tang Gao sighed in relief, picked up the Purity Talisman from the table: "Thank you, Uncle."

He hadn't wanted to accept it initially, but after experiencing the benefits of having a backer, Tang Gao felt he was still willing to accept this kind of help.

The Purity Talisman greatly reduced the possibility of them detecting anything on him.

Tang Gao remembered this favor and planned to repay it through Liu Ren in the future.

Liu Dad extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray and casually asked: "Little Gao, have you Awakened?"

Tang Gao's hand paused slightly, thinking of Liu Dad's terrifying perception.

Liu Dad chuckled: "It was indeed presumptuous of me. I'm afraid it's not impossible for you to enter Qingkai University even without my recommendation."

Tang Gao smiled faintly: "Uncle, when did you figure it out?"

Liu Dad looked at Tang Gao meaningfully: "If I had Awakened a different attribute back then, I probably wouldn't have been able to find your flaw, but I am a Martial Cultivator."

Liu Dad's eyes held a playful look as he emphasized: "A Zhanqi System Martial Cultivator."

Tang Gao chuckled: "What a coincidence, Uncle. What I recently Awakened is also the Zhanqi System, a lower attribute, Battle Qi."

Liu Dad smiled and nodded: "Yes, yes, yes, a lower attribute Battle Qi... In Qingkai University, there is the most outstanding Zhanqi System professor in Mountain State, who is also my teacher. I'm willing to introduce you; what do you think?"

A lower attribute Battle Qi?

This feeling of a needle pricking his glabella, he had only felt it twenty years ago when he encountered a Cultivator who also possessed a higher Zhanqi System.

This child has a secret.

Liu Dad didn't mind paying a high price to build a good connection.

Tang Gao's mouth twitched slightly; sometimes encountering such kind-hearted old foxes was truly a bit annoying.

Seeing him not respond, Liu Dad casually said: "If you get in through my connections, with your talent and cultivation, you can openly receive a 300,000 scholarship."

Liu Dad paused, adding: "Per semester."

Tang Gao was tempted; getting a 300,000 scholarship for free was too enticing.

Two semesters a year meant 600,000 in scholarships, while his parents only earned a little over 100,000 a year.

Over four years of university, it would amount to 2.4 million in scholarships, which could easily lead his Family to become well-off.

Liu Dad said faintly: "If you're willing to partner with Little Ren, whatever Cultivation resources he uses, I will provide you with the same Cultivation resources."

Tang Gao gasped slightly, holy cow... The Liu Family is so rich!

These are things that money can't even buy!

Seeing that he still didn't respond, Liu Dad secretly gritted his teeth: "I have a Profound Rank High Grade Zhanqi System Cultivation Technique here. As long as you partner with Little Ren, I'll give you this Cultivation Technique for free."

Tang Gao smiled genuinely, extending his hand to grasp Liu Dad's: "Enough, enough, more than enough. Uncle, you're truly a good judge of character."

Originally, I didn't want to take this materialistic Dao.

But, there's no other way; he's offering too much.

300,000 scholarship per semester + Cultivation resources of the same Rank as the eldest son of a prominent Family + a Profound Rank High Grade Zhanqi System Cultivation Technique that is rarely encountered or sought after.

This could save him two generations of Cultivator struggle.

Liu Dad felt a pang of heartache, some regret, his eyes slightly moist: "Why were you expressionless just now? Is your Heart-Nature really that strong, kid?"

300,000 scholarship per semester plus Cultivation resources of the same Rank as his son, and this kid wasn't even tempted.

No, are you a veteran special forces soldier?

So calm?

Tang Gao honestly said: "Uncle, I was already tempted when you mentioned 300,000. I was just too shocked to speak... and then you quoted a Profound Rank High Grade Cultivation Technique."

Liu Dad's eyes welled up, holding his hand, feeling the higher attribute surging beneath his skin. The words of regret ultimately remained unsaid: "Take good care of my son."

Having paid such a high price, if his son didn't improve in the future, he would have the Heart-Nature to kill him.

Tang Gao smiled gently and brightly: "Don't worry, he's my brother. I won't mistreat him. Starting tomorrow, apart from eating, drinking, and sleeping, he'll have to follow me to focus on his civil assessment scores."

Parents love their children, planning far ahead.

It's come to this point; he has to go all out to help Liu Ren improve.

Otherwise, taking this money would weigh on his conscience.

Liu Dad reluctantly went upstairs to his bedroom to get the Cultivation Technique, then came down and handed over the Profound Rank High Grade Zhanqi System Cultivation Technique book: "I'll give you the Cultivation Technique first. The Cultivation resources will be deposited once you enroll."

"Okay, Uncle Liu, don't worry. I guarantee he won't miss a single point on his grades."

Liu Dad laughed heartily again: "Good, by the way, did you Awaken a single system or a dual system, kid? If it's a dual system, you're definitely a Genius among Geniuses!"

Tang Gao glanced at his panel, which already showed the Justice Qi attribute covering the Shadow System, and smiled brightly: "With my Aptitude, Awakening one attribute is already tremendous Luck. How could it be a dual system Awakening? That would be a super Genius among Geniuses."

Liu Dad smiled and nodded: "That's true, Uncle was being foolish. As long as you're not of the Shadow System, it's fine."

Tang Gao felt a pang of discomfort: "How could that be? I am absolutely not a Shadow System Cultivator [now]."

"That's good, that's good."

Liu Dad's peripheral vision caught the Heart-Questioning Stone on the table showing no reaction, knowing that this was stable, and his son had a strong backing.

Liu Dad knew well how his silly son would fare if he only relied on himself for further studies.

With Tang Gao around, his silly son's civil assessment scores could double, and he might have a chance to take over his position in the future.

Liu Dad laughed heartily and picked up the phone to call his wife, informing her and his eldest son that this matter was settled.

Liu Dad hung up the phone and chuckled: "Do you need Uncle to help you? Your sudden Awakening, your records won't be easy to update. Uncle will update your information for you when he goes to work tomorrow."

Tang Gao pondered, then smiled and said: "Just write Zhanqi System, Cultivated for two and a half years."

Liu Dad smiled and nodded: "Good, good, then we'll write two and a half years."

As for this kid's secret, let it be; it's not a big deal.

Genius, always has secrets.