High Martial: I Grind Professions

Chapter 70: Chapter 52: Independent Martial Arts Room

There was no deliberate intimidation, nor any exaggerated boasting.

But the five words ”High Tier Super Martial Artist” carried an undeniable power the moment they were spoken.

Aside from the two Flying Star Level powerhouses, he was one of the most elite figures in all of Bluestone County!

He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping over the students below.

”First, let’s talk about the resources and benefits you’ll be receiving.”

Fang Chengwu’s voice remained calm, but his words sent a new wave of excitement through the previously quiet young men and women.

”First, your academic classes from Monday to Friday will remain unchanged. However, I will personally be teaching the afternoon Martial Dao class, guiding you in your technique training.”

He paused for a moment before dropping a bombshell.

”Second, every two days, each of you will receive one free bottle of Level 1 Qi and Blood Potion. Those with weak foundations should use it to quickly strengthen your bodies. Those at a bottleneck can use it to break through to the next stage.”

BUZZ—!

The announcement instantly sent the classroom into an uproar!

”Free? A bottle every two days?!”

”Holy shit! The school is being this generous?!”

You have to understand, even someone like Huang Hao, with a physical body level over 9.0, only used one Level 1 Qi and Blood Potion every two days. Fifteen bottles a month was enough.

And now, the school was supplying one for free every two days, basically covering everyone’s future need for Qi and Blood Potions entirely.

The immense, pleasant surprise shocked everyone to their core.

Even students from well-off families like Huang Hao and Zhao Feng had a bright glint in their eyes.

For Li Wen, the significance of this was even greater. It was also a major reason he had joined the Flying Star class.

He had been reading with quiet concentration, but his hand subconsciously loosened its grip. The thick book, *Advanced Grammar of the Galactic Common Language*, fell right onto his desk with a distinct THUD.

The noise wasn’t particularly loud in the somewhat rowdy classroom, but Fang Chengwu’s sharp gaze immediately swept over from the podium.

His eyes landed on Li Wen and the book that had fallen on his desk. A flicker of understanding seemed to cross his face before he returned to his usual gentle yet scrutinizing expression.

Li Wen realized his blunder and quickly picked up the book, setting it straight. He sat up properly, but he couldn’t hide the fiery passion in his eyes.

’Free Qi and Blood Potions! For his meticulously planned training regimen, this was a godsend!’

’This meant he could push his body’s potential to the limit without restraint and improve even faster.’

Fang Chengwu didn’t comment on the small interruption. He looked away and continued, ”Third, there’s an additional reward for the top three students from the selection: Huang Hao, Li Wen, and Zhao Feng.”

He looked at the three of them. ”Each of you will be granted access to a private Martial Arts training room. The keys will be given to you later.”

A private Martial Arts training room!

All the students cast envious glances their way. This not only meant a quiet, undisturbed environment but was also a symbol of status and potential.

Meanwhile, a single piece of information flashed through Li Wen’s mind: ’Comes with a virtual pod.’

Just as he thought, Fang Chengwu added, ”Each private training room is equipped with a school-exclusive virtual pod connected to the education network.”

He looked specifically at Li Wen, as if he knew what concerned him the most.

”Your virtual pod access level is higher. You can use it once a day for half an hour. In addition to the basic auxiliary training modes, you will also have access to a specific... combat simulation environment. The strength of the virtual opponents inside has a wider adjustable range, more closely resembling the environment of the actual combat assessment.”

Li Wen’s eyes lit up again.

’The school’s virtual pods are connected to the education network—specifically, an internal network that can access the combat simulation world for the technique assessment.’

’This was completely different from the home models others bought, which could only connect to the public entertainment version of the virtual world.’

’This meant he could go all out in a fight in the virtual world every single day, facing virtual opponents of various set strengths, without worrying about real-world injuries or exhaustion.’

’This would be a super-accelerator for him to hone his combat skills, practice his blade techniques, and break through to higher realms. Its value was far beyond what one or two Qi and Blood Potions could compare to.’

Seeing the fiery brilliance erupt in Li Wen’s eyes, a trace of satisfaction flashed across Fang Chengwu’s own. He continued, ”Alright, that’s it for the benefits. Now, let’s talk about the requirements.”

The atmosphere instantly grew serious again.

”I’ve looked at yesterday’s results.” Fang Chengwu pushed up his silver-rimmed glasses, the lenses glinting with a wise light.

”You all worked hard on the Martial Dao assessment, which is good. But your academic scores...”

He shook his head lightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone except Li Wen. For the first time, his tone carried a trace of severity. ”A complete mess! ’Utterly disastrous’ is the only way to describe them!”

”Aside from student Li Wen, whose overall academic score can be considered excellent, the rest of your academic scores would only be average even in a regular class. Some of you are even below average!”

Fang Chengwu’s voice deepened. ”Is this your goal? You think martial arts universities only care about how well you can fight? In your dreams!”

”In the Martial Dao college entrance exam, no matter how low the weight of academics is, it’s still crucial! If it drags you down, it doesn’t matter how much stronger your techniques are—you won’t be able to make up for it!” He tapped the blackboard.

”Therefore, starting this week, there will be extra, intensive academic classes here every Saturday and Sunday morning! Everyone, except Li Wen, is required to attend. I will personally write the questions for the weekend quizzes!”

An uproar swept through the class.

This news was even more shocking than the announcement about the Qi and Blood Potions.

Their senior year was already stressful enough. They had worked so hard to get into the Flying Star class, only to have their weekends taken away for extra classes and tests?

Except for Li Wen?!

Groans of misery instantly filled the room. All eyes snapped to Li Wen, their gazes filled with envy and jealousy.

”How come Li Wen doesn’t have to attend the weekend classes?” someone muttered under their breath.

”Because his academic scores are already good. He was first in academics on the selection exam,” someone next to him replied sourly.

Listening to the students’ laments and their envy toward Li Wen, Fang Chengwu looked at him again.

To everyone’s surprise, when Li Wen heard the words ”weekend quizzes,” his eyes lit up again.

It wasn’t out of sympathy for his classmates, nor was it a sigh of relief. Instead, he looked like a miser who had just discovered treasure, as if the very word ”quizzes” held some special magic.

He subconsciously licked his lips, his eyes twinkling with anticipation.

’What did this mean? It meant... an excellent opportunity to grind for EXP! Far more efficient than just reading books! The dawn of his next Scholar level-up was in sight!’

Li Wen’s abnormal, almost excited reaction stunned everyone, including Fang Chengwu, for a moment.

’Does this young man... have some kind of misunderstanding about tests, or perhaps a unique preference for them?’

The corner of Fang Chengwu’s mouth twitched again, and his expression grew even more amused. He cleared his throat, quieting the buzz in the classroom, and dropped his final bombshell.

”Everyone, listen up! One last announcement.”

Fang Chengwu’s expression turned grave.

”On March 20th, the entire province’s high school seniors will take the first unified mock Martial Dao college entrance exam, or the ’First Mock’ for short! This will be the first time we test your strength and standing at the provincial level! I don’t need to spell out its importance! I expect you to give it your all and fight for it!”

The provincial First Mock!

Immense pressure instantly descended upon every member of the Flying Star class.

The excitement they had just felt from getting into the Flying Star class was washed away, replaced by an unprecedented sense of urgency.

How many geniuses were there in the entire province? Bluestone County was just a small corner of it. The real competition was only just beginning.

Li Wen also took a deep breath, pushing aside his daydreams about the temptation of tests. His gaze became incredibly sharp.

The First Mock, Scholar Experience, Qi and Blood Potions, a private training room, virtual combat...

Everything was accelerating in the direction he craved.

He reopened *Advanced Grammar of the Galactic Common Language* on his desk, his eyes sweeping over the page.

[You have studied the Galactic Common Language for ten minutes. Scholar Experience +1]

The gears of becoming stronger began to turn at high speed.