81: Heaven-level contract! Li Chengfeng: Where's my sword?

Qi Yunfei spoke lightly. Li Chengfeng, who was beside him, straightened his body and coughed haughtily when Qi Yunfei mentioned him.

However, Ye Chen looked at Li Chengfeng with a suspicious gaze.

"Dean... him?"

Ye Chen's eyes were full of doubt.

"No, what kind of expression is that, kid!!"

Ye Chen's gaze completely infuriated Li Chengfeng.

He glared angrily at Ye Chen.

As a Special Tier 8 Instructor of Star River Academy, which Star River Academy student wouldn't want him to be their instructor?

Yet, Li Chengfeng didn't fancy any of them.

It was only Ye Chen's talent that made it impossible for Li Chengfeng to refuse. Who knew this guy would actually dislike him?

Was there any justice left?

"Hehe, young people, it's normal to have some arrogance. An instructor without some strength really can't keep these proud young people in check!"

Facing Ye Chen's actions, Qi Yunfei not only showed no displeasure but continued to speak with a smile.

"Don't underestimate Little Li. Although he's already forty and hasn't had a Breakthrough to the Ninth-Order, among all the Eight-Order Experts in the entire Great Xia, Little Li's strength can still rank in the top three."

Listening to Qi Yunfei introduce him to Ye Chen, Li Chengfeng couldn't help but straighten his body again. He just didn't know why, but Qi Yunfei's introduction... Li Chengfeng found it increasingly strange the more he listened.

Wait... what did he mean by 'already forty and hasn't had a Breakthrough to the Ninth-Order'?

Is the Ninth-Order that easy to Break through?

Li Chengfeng looked at Qi Yunfei with a resentful expression, his deep gaze filled with strong grievance.

"Cough cough, although he's a bit lacking in Realm, his attainment in the Dao of the Sword has already reached an ethereal level. Even some Ninth-Order Experts can't compare to Little Li."

"Therefore, for Little Li to be your instructor is more than sufficient."

Qi Yunfei naturally noticed Li Chengfeng's resentful expression, coughed dryly, and continued.

"Really?"

Even with Qi Yunfei's introduction of Li Chengfeng, there was still a hint of suspicion in Ye Chen's eyes.

"Kid, you're going too far!"

Li Chengfeng glared at Ye Chen, his eyes as if he wanted to devour Ye Chen.

If it weren't for Ye Chen's talent, which truly made him eager, he would have wanted to directly hack Ye Chen with his Spirit Sword right now.

"Alright, alright!"

Ye Chen waved his hand, seemingly accepting it with some reluctance.

Ye Chen also agreed with what the Dean had said earlier.

Among the entire Great Xia, only Star River Academy was qualified to Cultivate Ye Chen.

This was also Ye Chen's thought.

While other top Martial Arts Academies were also very good, he had, after all, achieved first place in the College Entrance Examination. If he didn't go to Star River Academy but went to other academies... wasn't that nonsense?

As for things like being at the bottom of a top academy, or having special Cultivation Techniques or Martial Arts... that was even more nonsense!

If you have special Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts, why are you still at the bottom?

As long as one's talent is good and gains the attention of Great Xia, even if one wants those special Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts, Great Xia will satisfy them.

It's nothing more than paying some price.

If you're going to choose, naturally choose the best!

However, regarding this instructor... after a moment of hesitation, Ye Chen said to the Dean, "Uh, Dean, can't you be my instructor?"

Qi Yunfei fell silent.

As the Dean of Star River Academy, it had been a long time since he had taken on students, and he had even forgotten that a Dean could actually recruit students.

Now, Ye Chen's words made Qi Yunfei feel a slight stir in his heart.

However, it was only a momentary stir. Qi Yunfei quickly discarded the thought. He looked at Ye Chen and said with a smile, "You little rascal, your appetite is a bit unsightly!"

"This old man still says the same thing: Li Chengfeng is more than enough to be your instructor; he won't disappoint you."

"As for this old man... as the Dean of Star River Academy, I am naturally qualified to recruit students, but I have other identities. These identities weigh upon me, making me unable to Clone myself and without time to guide students."

"After all... when a person's ability grows greater, so does their responsibility!"

"You will naturally understand this when you grow up in the future."

Qi Yunfei looked deeply at Ye Chen and said.

Ye Chen was pensive.

"However, if this old man has time in the future, and you come to seek guidance from me, I will not refuse. Although I cannot be your instructor, all students of Star River Academy are my students!"

Qi Yunfei changed the subject and said with a chuckle.

Ye Chen's eyes immediately brightened.

Despite the existence of the System, having a Ninth-Order Expert personally guide him would also be of great benefit to him.

"Thank you, Dean!"

Ye Chen immediately showed his white teeth and said with a chuckle.

"Oh, you, you!"

Qi Yunfei was also amused by Ye Chen's appearance, then he said seriously, "Now, let's talk about the benefits!"

"Previous College Entrance Examination top scorers could all receive our Star River Academy's earth-level contract, but your talent..."

Qi Yunfei pondered for a moment, then said without hesitation.

"How about directly upgrading it to a heaven grade contract!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Vice Dean, as well as Li Chengfeng and Zhu Xiaotian, immediately changed their expressions.

Only Ye Chen looked at the Dean with a bewildered expression. He turned his head to Li Chengfeng: "Uncle, what is a heaven grade contract!"

"You call me uncle again, I dare you! I am your instructor!"

Li Chengfeng growled, his forehead twitching constantly, clearly completely enraged.

Even, bursts of sharp Qi appeared around him.

Seeing this, Ye Chen smiled awkwardly and waved his hand.

"It's all the same, all the same!"

"Hmph!"

Li Chengfeng snorted coldly, then still explained to Ye Chen.

"In our Star River Academy, there are a total of four different contracts. The first type is the most common contract, which is for ordinary Star River Academy students."

"The second type is called the Profound-Grade contract. Students with this contract can choose a Seventh-Order Expert as their instructor and enjoy certain benefits, such as academic credit rewards and so on."

"The third type is called the earth-level contract, which is truly enjoyed by the Prodigies within Star River Academy. They are qualified to choose a Special Tier 8 Expert as their instructor, as for whether the other party will agree, that's hard to say. In addition, they can also enter the Another Dimension suppressed by our Star River Academy to Cultivate for free."

"As for the fourth type, the heaven grade contract... it often only appears once every few years, and is enjoyed by those who have shown immense talent and potential within Star River Academy."

"For Prodigies who receive a heaven grade contract, the academy will spare no expense to Cultivate you. Your authority within the academy can even rival that of a Seventh-Order instructor."

"Of course, Prodigies who can obtain this type of contract will achieve at least the Eight-Order in the future. I was also a Prodigy who received a heaven grade contract back then!"

As Li Chengfeng spoke, a hint of pride appeared on his face.

Only Ye Chen noticed one thing and muttered to himself.

"At least the Eight-Order, so you're the worst, huh? I don't even know what there is to be proud of."

Although Ye Chen's words were very quiet, how could Li Chengfeng not hear them?

Li Chengfeng immediately widened his eyes and stared intently at Ye Chen.

"What do you know? If I wanted to, I could step into the Ninth-Order at any time? Even among those with heaven grade contracts, I am a Genius!"

Ye Chen looked suspiciously at Li Chengfeng, clearly having great doubts about Li Chengfeng's words.

"Damn it!"

Li Chengfeng couldn't take it anymore and cursed loudly.

"Where's my Spirit Sword!"

As Li Chengfeng spoke, he prepared to take out his Spirit Sword to teach Ye Chen a good lesson.

"Alright, alright, you're the best, you have the best talent, okay!"

Ye Chen quickly waved his hand.

"Hmph!"

Li Chengfeng finally snorted contentedly, crossing his arms over his chest, with a touch of haughtiness in his demeanor.

Qi Yunfei, watching this scene, merely chuckled and said nothing.

"Alright, then this matter is settled. I will have someone send you the heaven grade contract shortly. After you sign it, you can head to Star River Academy."

"Our Star River Academy has no concept of holidays or grades; everything is based on strength."

"To graduate, you must Break through to the Fifth-Order. Of course, this applies to students with ordinary contracts. For Profound-Grade contracts, you need to Break through to the Sixth-Order to graduate!"

"earth-level contracts require a Breakthrough to the Seventh-Order, and your heaven grade contract... requires a Breakthrough to the Eight-Order to graduate!"

Qi Yunfei looked deeply at Ye Chen.

"Hmph hmph, kid, a heaven grade contract isn't that easy to get. Prepare to obediently stay in Star River Academy for more than ten years; by then, you'll probably reach the Eight-Order!"

Li Chengfeng said in a sarcastic tone.

"Only able to graduate at the Eight-Order?"

A thoughtful expression appeared on Ye Chen's face.

Qi Yunfei smiled and patted Ye Chen's shoulder: "With your talent, it probably won't take that long. After all... aren't you already at the Fifth-Order now?"

After speaking, Qi Yunfei said nothing more, his figure gradually disappearing between heaven and earth.

Only Li Chengfeng, the Vice Dean, and the unnoticed Zhu Xiaotian remained, stunned by Qi Yunfei's words before he left.

"You... are at the Fifth-Order?"

After a while, Li Chengfeng looked at Ye Chen in disbelief.

Ye Chen nodded as if it were the most natural thing: "Huh? Is there a problem?"

The three: ... [Showing off in front of an expert, Ba Zhou is overjoyed, proficiency +30!]

[Showing off in front of an expert, Flowing Light Phantom Step is overjoyed, proficiency +30!]

[Showing off in front of an expert, Silent Extinction Sword Art is overjoyed, proficiency +15!]

[Showing off in front of an expert, Sword Intent is overjoyed, proficiency +5!]

Lines of subtitles appeared in Ye Chen's vision, and as he watched those subtitles, the smile on Ye Chen's face grew a few shades wider.