Chapter 146: Level 14! Spiritual Guidance!
Special source power combat suit? Five hundred million Blue Star Coins? Li Yuan was astonished.
In reality, Li Yuan had some knowledge of source power weapons and knew they were very expensive. When he previously spoke with Gu Qianghan, the topic came up multiple times, and his teachers occasionally mentioned them during general studies classes about second-level beasts. But this was the first time he heard about such a special source power combat suit.
"Li Yuan, there are two things you need to know," Fei Qian said. "First, the special source power combat suit will only be effective once you reach level 15."
"So, once your body reaches level 15 and your teacher informs the Martial Hall, the suit will be secretly delivered to you," Fei Qian said solemnly. "You must keep the existence of the special source power combat suit confidential. Once you have it, you must not tell anyone."
"The purpose of giving you this special source power combat suit is to protect you... not to harm you."
"I understand," Li Yuan nodded slightly.
This was similar to Dean Hai's reasoning for not letting him directly handle the 'Star Earth Marrow Crystal.'
A man without sin, yet bearing a treasure, invites his own ruin.
Having a treasure worth billions of Blue Star Coins could make him a target if its existence was known.
That would be counterproductive.
"Second, this special source power combat suit must be returned to the Martial Hall once you become a source warrior," Fei Qian smiled. "You only have the right to use it."
"After all, it is highly beneficial for first-level warriors, but once you become a source warrior, its value is similar to a normal second-level source power combat suit."
"Understood," Li Yuan smiled.
He had just been wondering why the Martial Hall would make such a significant investment, and now he understood it was a usage right.
But it still showed how much the Martial Hall valued him.
After all, if he died during his adventures, the suit would naturally be lost.
Once he became a source warrior, he could buy a normal source power combat suit for 50 million Blue Star Coins.
...
Shortly after ending his communication with Fei Qian, Li Yuan received a separate call from Wan Qinghe.
"Uncle Wan," Li Yuan smiled, changing his address.
"Congratulations on signing the S-level contract. From now on, in the Martial Hall hierarchy, my level will be lower than yours."
He had been quite serious earlier, speaking in a formal, business-like manner with Fei Qian.
"No matter what level I am in the Martial Hall, you will always be my Uncle Wan," Li Yuan smiled. "I always remember the help you've given me."
"Haha, what I've done for you is minor. The main thing is your own efforts," Wan Qinghe laughed, feeling much relieved.
Li Yuan smiled, understanding Wan Qinghe's concerns.
As his strength and talent became more apparent, his status in the Martial Hall had already subtly surpassed Wan Qinghe's.
Wan Qinghe continued, "Nowadays, in Jiangcheng, you are probably the only martial arts genius to sign an S-level training contract."
"The only one?" Li Yuan was curious; he wasn't aware of such statistics.
"Yes."
"The S-level training contract isn't just about the money; it also includes comprehensive protection and many privileges. These are hidden benefits that your school contract can't match," Wan Qinghe said solemnly.
Li Yuan nodded, feeling the special nature of the Martial Hall contract.
The school's contract focused on training but offered no special privileges outside the school.
However, the Martial Hall's L6 level allowed him to leverage many hidden resources beyond just money.
"For example."
"The right to directly appeal to the provincial inspector is enough to make someone like me, a branch hall master, fearful," Wan Qinghe said. "Li Yuan, you'll gradually understand."
Li Yuan, catching the hint, smiled, "Uncle Wan, if you ever need my help in the future, just let me know, and I'll do my best."
Why did Uncle Wan single out this seemingly inconspicuous privilege among the many?
Maybe it was unintentional.
Maybe it had deeper significance.
"Haha, I won't hesitate to ask if the need arises," Wan Qinghe laughed. "You can focus on your training at school. I'll keep an eye on things at home."
"The Fish Spirit Clan has shown some activity in Jiangcheng recently, but everything is under control and has no impact."
"I'll also pay extra attention to the Starlight South Lake Community area, which already has high security," Wan Qinghe laughed.
"The Fish Spirit Clan is active again?" Li Yuan's eyes gleamed.
"They've always been active."
"With your upgraded privileges, you can look up the information in the Martial Hall database. The Fish Spirit Astral Realm has been infiltrating Jiangbei Province," Wan Qinghe said seriously. "Jiangcheng is the provincial capital and heavily defended, so the danger isn't as great."
"The casualties are much higher in many towns and villages below."
Li Yuan nodded slightly. Growing up in Jiangbei, he knew some of this without needing to check the data.
Every year, in Jiangbei Province.
The number of people killed by the Fish Spirit Astral Realm invaders varied from a few thousand to over ten thousand.
"By the way."
"Muhua has been performing well at school," Wan Qinghe casually mentioned. "I'll continue to observe and guide him, aiming to get him a D-level training contract by his first or second year."
"Uncle, don't force it," Li Yuan shook his head. "Be strict with him. If he doesn't meet the standards, he shouldn't get a training contract."
"Haha, don't underestimate your little brother," Wan Qinghe laughed.
Soon, they ended the call.
...
In Jiangcheng, the Starlight Guanshan Branch, on the ninth floor in the branch hall master's office.
"S-level contract?" Wan Qinghe murmured, smiling more broadly. "Li Yuan is growing so fast."
The only one in Jiangcheng?
No, the only one in Jiangbei Province. It's easy to imagine how much attention Li Yuan would receive.
"Gu Zheng," Wan Qinghe looked at a document on his desk and muttered to himself, "Just wait."
"When Li Yuan returns, I'll use his appeal privilege to give you a hard time."
Gu Zheng was the hall master of another Starlight Martial Hall in Jiangcheng.
Wan Qinghe indeed wanted Li Yuan's help.
But he wouldn't ask easily; he was patient and waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Before that.
Wan Qinghe needed to continuously strengthen and bind his relationship with Li Yuan.
...
The day after signing the contract with the Martial Hall, on October 8th.
In the evening, while Li Yuan was training in the underground martial arts room, he received two transfer notifications in quick succession.
"Your account ending in 1486 has received 19.2 million Blue Star Coins..."
"Your account ending in 1486 has received 13.44 million Blue Star Coins..."
Two sums of money.
One was the cash reward for the 'second year' of the contract.
The other was to make up for the shortfall of the first year.
Of course, these were subject to tax, and the total amount of the two transfers came to 32.64 million Blue Star Coins.
"This time, the Martial Hall was quick with the S-level contract payment," Li Yuan smiled.
Clicking on his smart ring, he accessed the wealth column, revealing his current wealth status:
Bank balance: 96.51 million Blue Star Coins
Martial Hall points: 41.18 million
...
"They even topped up my points by over 40 million?" Li Yuan marveled.
As for the Martial Hall's training points? They had also increased by tens of millions.
For purely purchasing training resources within the Martial Hall, Martial Hall points were as good as Blue Star Coins.
"With the contract update, my privileges in the Martial Hall have also been enhanced. Not only has the treasure list in the treasury been updated with more 'Heavenly Material Treasures,' but the database seems to be richer too," Li Yuan quickly browsed through the Starfire APP.
Upgrading from the L4 level of the A-level contract to L6 level was a comprehensive enhancement.
"Tomorrow, Teacher Li Yang will supervise my use of the 'Hundred Marrow Spirit Essence'," Li Yuan thought.
"For October, I'll first use points to buy six portions of high-source spirit spring."
This way, combined with the four portions of high-source spirit spring provided by the school for free, there would be ten portions in total.
"That should be enough for October's training."
...
On October 9th, under Li Yang's supervision, Li Yuan used the 'Hundred Marrow Spirit Essence' again.
He went through another nightmarish ordeal.
However, despite the pain and screams, his performance was much better than when he used it in September.
This constant evolution of willpower also left Li Yang increasingly amazed.
...
Day by day, time passed.
The Ten Schools Freshmen Battle had a significant impact globally, and Li Yuan's fame at Kunlun Martial University soared, gradually surpassing Jin Huguo.
However, with the competition over, Li Yuan's life returned to normal.
On October 10th, Li Yuan received a notification from the school.
Eighteen units of Star Earth Marrow Crystal had arrived at the school's 'treasury' and were placed under his name, ready for use at any time.
Without hesitation.
Li Yuan immediately applied to use them.
...
On the afternoon of October 11th.
In the main building of the Vermilion Bird Building, the basement housed Kunlun Martial University's most prized 'Pillar of Spirit.'
On the third floor above ground.
Following a teacher's guidance, Li Yuan arrived at a very special secret room.
"Li Yuan, the item has been placed in the room," the teacher instructed. "The entire handover process is monitored, so rest assured."
"You can only use it in the room, do not take it out. You have one day to use the training room."
"Thank you, Teacher Zhu," Li Yuan smiled.
Pushing open the door to enter the room, Li Yuan noticed that the door was very thick, definitely more than 30 centimeters, seemingly made of alloy, very heavy.
The defense was definitely impressive.
"This room is indeed small," Li Yuan glanced around. The room was only about ten square meters.
Besides two ventilation ducts and a door, there were no other gaps.
The room contained only a meditation mat and a table.
The most unusual feature was that the walls, ceiling, and floor seemed to be made of alloy.
Undoubtedly very sturdy.
"Everything is for safety," Li Yuan entered the room, and the door gently closed behind him.
He walked over to the table. On it was a porcelain tray holding an object the size of a baby's fist, entirely earthy yellow, and crystal clear like jelly.
At first glance, it seemed ordinary, but upon closer inspection, one could feel the rich vitality it emitted.
"So, this is the Star Earth Marrow Crystal?" Li Yuan was curious. It looked much like the sample he saw in the 'usage video' that morning.
After pondering for a while.
"Let's eat it. This third-level treasure might be worth millions or even billions of Blue Star Coins," Li Yuan muttered to himself.
He didn't know the exact value of the Star Earth Marrow Crystal.
Gulp~
Li Yuan quickly picked up the tray and swallowed the unit of Stellar Ground Marrow Crystal.
It melted instantly.
Quickly, the Star Earth Marrow Crystal was ingested, and within seconds, it began to react with his body, spreading a rich, strange power throughout Li Yuan's entire body.
"Hmm?" Li Yuan shivered suddenly.
Comfortable!
Unbelievably comfortable! Li Yuan hadn't felt this comfortable in a long time.
"Both are third-level treasures, why is the Hundred Marrow Spirit Essence so painful, and this thing so pleasant? The difference is huge!" Li Yuan muttered.
As time passed.
Li Yuan could clearly feel the Star Earth Marrow Crystal transforming into a strange power that continuously merged into his muscles, bones, blood, skin, and even deep into his bone marrow.
Endless vitality surged into countless cells, causing profound transformation in Li Yuan's body.
"Vitality, life force," Li Yuan, as a mental profundity expert, could sense this special change.
The Hundred Marrow Spirit Essence's purpose was to cleanse the marrow, albeit painfully.
The high-source spirit spring promoted body evolution.
The Star Earth Marrow Crystal, while partly enhancing the body, primarily aimed to 'boost life potential,' strengthening the body's foundation.
In simple terms, it raised the upper limit of the body's growth potential.
At this moment, Li Yuan felt incredibly comfortable, experiencing the subtle transformation of his body.
"No wonder Grandpa Fei said that using the Star Earth Marrow Crystal could greatly increase my success rate in creating techniques," Li Yuan thought, sitting cross-legged, sensing his entire body.
The greatest difficulty in creating techniques was that incorrect guidance of source power could backfire, damaging the body.
At such times, the body's life potential became crucial.
Like comparing a 20-year-old to a 50-year-old, even if their physical stats were the same, who would recover faster from the same injury?
Youth means greater life potential; it's a natural law.
This is also why Dean Hai repeatedly urged Li Yuan to become a source warrior as soon as possible.
And the Star Earth Marrow Crystal could further enhance Li Yuan's 'life potential.'
"Take it once a month," Li Yuan thought. "It can be sustained for 18 months."
"Combined with the Hundred Marrow Spirit Essence and high-source spirit spring, my training speed will increase significantly."
...
After consuming it, under the influence of the strange power, Li Yuan's life potential continuously improved.
This improvement solidified Li Yuan's foundation.
In the future, as Li Yuan's strength further increased, its effects would gradually become apparent.
But even now, the strange power was strengthening Li Yuan's body, slowly enhancing his physical qualities.
Finally, after more than four hours.
The effects of this unit of Star Earth Marrow Crystal gradually dissipated, and Li Yuan finished this long 'enjoyment.'
Suddenly.
"[Your life level has increased from 13.9 to 14.0]"
"[Your punch force has increased from...]"
"[Your burst speed has increased from...]"
"[Your life level is now sufficient to bear spiritual guidance]"
Four consecutive prompts flashed from the Divine Palace.
Phew!
Li Yuan suddenly opened his eyes, a gleam in his gaze.
Finally, his life level had reached 14.
Li Yuan sensed some special changes occurring in his Divine Palace.
...
Confirming that the Star Earth Marrow Crystal had fully taken effect, Li Yuan quickly left the Vermilion Bird Building and returned to his villa via his aircraft.
Arriving in the underground martial arts room.
"Spiritual guidance," Li Yuan sat cross-legged and, with a thought, entered his spiritual world.
...In the spiritual world, the majestic Divine Palace stood four stories high, and Li Yuan's consciousness quickly entered.
Condensing his consciousness, he looked around. As he expected, the white jade staircase that had twice disappeared reappeared.
"Is it guiding me to go upstairs?" Li Yuan felt a sense of guidance.