Insult?
Li Yuan never expected that the Hall Master Wan would use such words to describe the Starry Sky Martial Hall.
In fact, from the moment they met until now, Li Yuan had a very good impression of Hall Master Wan. As a powerful source martial artist and a hall master, he treated Li Yuan, a high school student, almost as an equal.
The contract terms he offered were simply astonishing to Li Yuan.
His uncle had been working in dangerous areas for years, and his annual income was only about a million Blue Star Coins.
“Hall Master Wan... but only the Starry Sky Martial Hall was willing to sign a contract with me in advance,” Li Yuan hesitated a bit.
He still felt grateful towards the Starry Sky Martial Hall and Uncle Zhong.
“Haha, it seems you really don’t understand the background of the Starry Sky Martial Hall,” Hall Master Wan laughed. “How about this? I’ll have your teacher talk to you. Once I say it, he’ll understand.”
Hall Master Wan truly wanted to show his importance to Li Yuan by downplaying the Starry Sky Martial Hall.
But he also knew that attracting a talent like Li Yuan with benefits was just the first step; it was best to build a relationship between them.
If he revealed the truth himself, it would make him seem petty.
Soon, Hall Master Wan called over Xu Bo and Principal Tan.
In front of Li Yuan, he quickly explained the situation to them, discussing the B-level contract, Li Yuan’s extraordinary mental power talent, and the private discussions the Starry Sky Martial Hall had about him.
“Extraordinary mental power talent? B-level contract?” Principal Tan looked at Li Yuan in shock.
He was also a first-tier martial artist at level 16 and understood how important mental power was for becoming a source martial artist.
Extraordinary mental power talent? Principal Tan had only heard of it before; he had never seen it.
It was extremely rare.
“Old Wan, you’re offering a B-level contract? The Starry Sky Martial Hall contacted Li Yuan privately? They only offered a D-level contract?” Xu Bo’s expression changed, showing a hint of anger. “It’s probably that Song Yi!”
“Song Yi? The vice hall master of the Starry Sky Martial Hall?” Hall Master Wan pondered. He had just taken office and had only met the main hall master of the Guanshan Branch of the Starry Sky Martial Hall.
As for the vice hall masters, he knew their information but had never met them in person.
“Yeah.” Xu Bo nodded. He had been in the Guanshan District for several years and was familiar with the local leaders.
“Li Yuan.”
Xu Bo looked at the still somewhat confused Li Yuan and said quietly, “Did you quickly break into the Blue Star Youth Ranking because you’ve fought over a hundred matches on the Star Combat Network?”
“Yeah.” Li Yuan began to understand.
“Your entry into the Blue Star Youth Ranking is known to the Martial Arts Hall and the Starfire Martial Hall, but they don’t know the details of your performance on the Star Combat Network,” Xu Bo explained. “But the Starry Sky Martial Hall would know because they directly control the Star Combat Network.”
The Starry Sky Martial Hall?
The Star Combat Network?
Li Yuan instantly understood and realized why only the Starry Sky Martial Hall was willing to sign a contract with him.
So, there was an information gap?
“Li Yuan, as your martial arts class teacher, I thought you had exceptional physical talent, but it turns out you have extraordinary mental power talent...” Xu Bo shook his head. “If it really is Song Yi, based on what I know about her, if you go to the Starry Sky Martial Hall, during the negotiations, she will likely appear and directly upgrade your contract to a C-level contract.”
“In that case...”
“You would naturally feel grateful to her and would likely sign right away.” Xu Bo looked at Li Yuan. “Once you sign, even if you find out the truth later, she wouldn’t be treating you unfairly, and she could be seen as your guide. Plus, she could find many excuses, so you wouldn’t really do anything about it.”
Li Yuan held his breath.
He never expected that there were so many tricks behind a contract.
But Xu Bo was right.
If the Starry Sky Martial Hall really planned this and there hadn’t been today’s twists, he would likely have agreed to sign.
“That Song Yi, always playing tricks, now trying to play me.” Xu Bo’s expression turned colder.
After his injury, he had lost strength, but his strong connections meant that most second-tier source martial artists in the Guanshan District respected him.
To him, Song Yi’s actions felt like a slap in the face.
“Li Yuan.”
Hall Master Wan remained calm and smiled. “I invited your principal and Teacher Xu here just to let you understand... the contract terms I offered are my greatest sincerity.”
“I believe that even if your principal reports this to the Martial Arts Hall, their special recruitment conditions would still be hard to reach B-level,” Hall Master Wan said frankly.
Li Yuan nodded lightly. “Li Yuan, I will report your situation again, but based on my experience, the Martial Arts Hall will likely only offer a C-level contract,” Principal Tan nodded. “The special recruitment from the Martial Arts Hall is usually much stricter... the decision is still in your hands.”
The special recruitment from the Martial Arts Hall is much stricter?
Li Yuan thought about it.
“Li Yuan, you don’t need to worry. I will give you time to think about it and discuss it with your family when you go home,” Hall Master Wan smiled. “I will have your Teacher Xu send you the specific contract details tonight.”
“You can contact me anytime within a month if you wish.”
“My virtual V number is...” Hall Master Wan smiled.
“Li Yuan, aren’t you writing it down?” Xu Bo asked.
“Sure.” Li Yuan quickly opened his smart wristband and noted it down, adding Hall Master Wan as a friend.
Immediately, Li Yuan noticed that this wasn’t Hall Master Wan’s work V number but a personal number.
“Alright.”
“Principal Tan, Xu Bo, I only invited the two of you here, so you should understand my meaning.” Hall Master Wan smiled.
Principal Tan and Xu Bo exchanged glances.
“Yeah.” Xu Bo nodded. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep it confidential.”
“Hall Master Wan can rest assured,” Principal Tan also said seriously.
“Good, I have other matters, so I’ll take my leave.”
“By the way, Principal Tan, Xu Bo, if Lin Lanyue is willing, the Starfire Martial Hall can offer her a C-level contract, but her family... please help me pass the message,” Hall Master Wan smiled.
“Hall Master Wan can rest assured,” Principal Tan replied with a smile.
Hall Master Wan nodded and finally looked at Li Yuan. “Young friend Li Yuan, I hope to see you training at the Starfire Martial Hall.”
Then, Hall Master Wan left the martial arts classroom and walked towards the school exit.
After sending him off,
Xu Bo took Li Yuan back to his office.
“Li Yuan, the treatment Hall Master Wan offered is quite good,” Xu Bo thought for a moment and said. “Once your mental power talent is reported, the Martial Arts Hall will definitely give you special recruitment, but the treatment will be hard to match.”
“Teacher, why?” Li Yuan couldn’t help but ask.
Shouldn’t it be about the same?
“You don’t understand,” Xu Bo smiled. “The special recruitment from the Martial Arts Hall uses taxpayers’ money, and the official audits are very strict... those guys at the Martial Arts Hall don’t really care whether you get the best training. They want achievements but are even less willing to take responsibility, so the students they specially recruit are those they are absolutely sure will succeed.”
Li Yuan understood; he hadn’t awakened his Martial Spirit, so there was too much uncertainty.
The Martial Arts Hall wouldn’t easily take big risks.
“In fact...”
“Hall Master Wan’s willingness to give you a B-level contract is likely related to his recent appointment,” Xu Bo smiled. “He just took office and surely wants to make a mark.”
“His contract with you carries some risk.”
“A B-level contract... if you don’t reach level 16 before you turn 30, he will face consequences.”
“Of course, with his strength, he wouldn’t care, but if you do choose to sign, you need to work hard.”
“Signing early just means your martial arts journey will be faster,” Xu Bo advised.
“I understand.” Li Yuan nodded.
If Teacher Xu hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have known about the complex relationships behind it.
Ding—
Li Yuan’s smart wristband vibrated, indicating a document was waiting to be received.
“This is the B-level contract from Hall Master Wan. He just sent it to me; he really values you, and this is his greatest sincerity. He probably had it drafted as soon as he got in the car,” Xu Bo sighed and then looked at Li Yuan. “Dinner time is approaching.”
“After you finish dinner, don’t go to evening study. Go home and discuss it with your family to make a decision as soon as possible.”
“Of course, if you want to wait for the Martial Arts Hall’s special recruitment results or want to talk to the Starry Sky Martial Hall again... that’s fine too.” Xu Bo hesitated but didn’t fully persuade him.
After all, he was just Li Yuan’s homeroom teacher, not his personal mentor.
Such a significant life decision couldn’t be made directly for Li Yuan.
(End of Chapter)