Chapter 100 - 96: Swift Success, Soaring to the Skies

"Second-level Preparatory Star Profession?"

Zhao Jingxue’s frost-like pretty face flashed a hint of surprise: "He only scored 839, how did he get into the second-level preparatory star profession?"

"Back when I was in high school in Yun City, only those with above 870 points had a chance to secure a second-level preparatory star profession."

Second-level Preparatory Star Profession.

In An City, it’s considered a once in ten years occurrence.

But in the provincial capital Yun City, several emerge every year.

This is still due to the niche nature of the assessment, if all the top talents of the province participated, dozens, even hundreds could emerge.

But no matter what, the value of a second-level preparatory star profession remains extremely high.

points to qualify? Quite inconceivable.

"Sister, you’re surely out of touch, aren’t you?"

Zhao Qingli snorted arrogantly: "My classmate, he’s not qualifying now, he did it when he scored 690!"

"What?"

Surprise flashed in Zhao Jingxue’s beautiful eyes.

points, getting into second-level preparatory star profession?

"How did he do it?" Zhao Jingxue asked.

"I don’t know either." Zhao Qingli crossed her arms and hummed: "This is a federal exam, surely there’s no insider trading, right?"

Zhao Jingxue nodded.

Insider trading? Definitely impossible.

Such federal exams have strict review systems.

Though it can’t completely eliminate favoritism, it remains relatively fair and just for most.

Every year, the Federation conducts a large-scale thorough check and investigation.

Even if there’s a fortunate ’connection’, unworthy ones are quickly shown the door.

The Blue Star Federation’s longstanding prominence in starry sky martial arts is inseparable from such strict self-scrutiny.

"How about it, my classmate is amazing, right?" Zhao Qingli cradled a pair of towering snowy peaks, looking quite pleased.

She only showed such an expression in front of the other party.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Jingxue gently shook her head and calmly said: "Qingli, you’ve stayed in An City too long, your perspective is limited."

"Second-level preparatory star profession, looking across West Mountain Province, even the entire Federation, what does it count for?"

Zhao Qingli was momentarily helpless.

She didn’t argue.

Her cousin, Zhao Jingxue, the eldest daughter of the Zhao family, grew up in the provincial capital.

Her talent was more outstanding than Zhao Qingli.

Before the college entrance exam, Zhao Jingxue already secured the third-level preparatory star profession status.

"I can give him the quota for Star Sea Divine Path." Zhao Jingxue said coolly: "But, have him pay for it."

Zhao Qingli frowned slightly: "Sis, you’re not short of money."

"I am not short of money."

"But you shouldn’t be unconditionally nice to an outsider." Zhao Jingxue said coldly: "He may not be grateful for your kindness."

"When one day you are no longer good to him."

"He might turn against you, or even repay kindness with enmity." Zhao Jingxue lectured.

Zhao Qingli sighed.

She didn’t argue, Zhao Jingxue’s character is icy and strong.

"Okay, how much do you want him to pay?" Zhao Qingli asked.

"Ten thousand."

"Ten thousand?" Zhao Qingli protested: "My classmate is from an ordinary family, where can he get so much money?"

"There are no free lunches in the world, everything is an equal exchange." Zhao Jingxue said calmly: "The quota for Star Sea Divine Path is worth far more than this price."

"If he’s unwilling to pay it and turns against you, it just proves his nature."

Zhao Qingli sighed.

A moment later, she nodded and said:

"Okay, I’ll tell him."

The communication ended.

Zhao Qingli thought carefully for a while and headed toward the classroom.

...

Classroom of Grade 3, Class 1.

Jiang Ye was sitting cross-legged, cultivating with the Advanced Technique.

Suddenly, two slender white legs stopped in front of him, carrying a faint fragrance.

"Class monitor." Jiang Ye opened his eyes and stood up immediately.

Zhao Qingli, with her cold and proud demeanor, sat on the chair beside him, her creamy white legs crossed.

"Sit beside me, I have something to tell you." She said.

"Okay." Jiang Ye sat down.

Zhao Qingli cupped her cheeks and said: "I’ve secured the quota for Star Sea Divine Path."

Jiang Ye’s eyes lit up: "Class monitor, really?"

"Don’t be happy yet." Zhao Qingli turned her head to look at him, a hint of unease in her eyes: "If you want this quota, you have to give me ten thousand yuan."

"Ten thousand?" Jiang Ye was slightly taken aback.

He quickly started considering it in his mind.

Though he can afford it now.

But undoubtedly, it’s an expense beyond imagination as well.

If he can pass the Star Sea Divine Path, it would be fine.

But if he doesn’t pass the certification? Then it would be a waste of one hundred thousand yuan.

Only a moment later.

Jiang Ye lifted his head and said, "Alright, I’ll give it to you."

Star Sea Divine Path is his only chance to change his destiny.

No matter what, even if he has to pay a bigger price, he must give it a try.

"That one hundred thousand yuan, I’ll give it to you first thing tomorrow morning," Jiang Ye said.

Zhao Qingli’s eyes flashed with a hint of a smile, but she waved her hand and said, "No need to rush."

"No need?" Jiang Ye was taken aback.

The girl stretched lazily and got up lazily, saying, "Wait until you’ve successfully certified with the Star Sea Divine Path and then give me the hundred thousand yuan."

"If you fail, just forget it."

She turned back to look at Jiang Ye, tilted her head, and said, "You aren’t going to blame me for asking you for money, are you?"

Jiang Ye was startled, then laughed and shook his head, "This precious quota, the class leader is willing to sell it to me, I’m grateful, let alone complain."

Zhao Qingli’s lips curved slightly, turning back, she said coolly, "Consider yourself sensible, you’ll receive news tonight."

She quickly walked out the door on her snowy legs.

Jiang Ye watched the girl’s back, a hint of confusion rising in his eyes, "Why does it feel like the class leader seems to be in a hurry?"

He shook his head and didn’t think much about it.

Now, the matter of the quota is finally settled.

Next, it’s waiting for the Star Sky Refinement a few days later, to break through the First Break.

Jiang Ye sat back in his original place and continued to cultivate.

...

In the stairwell.

Zhao Qingli quickly took out her phone and redialed Zhao Jingxue’s number.

"Beep~"

Soon, a stunning figure in a snow-colored long dress appeared.

"Sister, he agreed." Zhao Qingli smiled and said, "Look."

She opened her watch and played back the recording from earlier.

From when she returned to the classroom to when Jiang Ye said, ’That one hundred thousand yuan, I’ll give it to you first thing tomorrow morning.’

"How was it?" Zhao Qingli’s pretty face carried a hint of pride.

Zhao Jingxue said, "Where’s the recording after?"

"What after?" Zhao Qingli was puzzled, "There’s nothing after that."

Zhao Jingxue glanced at her and said, "Show me the transfer record then."

Zhao Qingli said speechlessly, "Why make it so troublesome? I’ll transfer it to you directly tomorrow."

"No need." Zhao Jingxue said blandly, "You keep the money for yourself, but I want to see the transfer record."

"Alright." Zhao Qingli didn’t say more, reminding, "Transfer the quota tonight, I already promised him."

Zhao Jingxue glanced at her sister and said blandly, "Don’t regret it in the future."

"Regret what?" Zhao Qingli said strangely.

Zhao Jingxue gently shook her head and didn’t say much.

In her view, her cousin is mostly blinded by a second-level preparatory Star Profession.

That’s why she would make such a foolish move.

However, in a place like An City, it’s normal.

Once her cousin enters university, she’ll realize that little genius from An City, compared to the entire world, is nothing.

...

That night.

The ’Star Sea Divine Path’ certification point in Cyan Yang City received an application.

"Jiang Ye, An City No.3 High School, applying for First Break certification?"

The person responsible for reviewing is a short-haired female white-collar.

When she saw this application, she was about to habitually cross it off like usual.

"Hmm?"

"Recommended by Elder Chen?" The short-haired female white-collar suddenly saw a line on the document, her motion suddenly paused.

Then, without any hesitation.

She quickly moved the mouse and clicked the ’approve application’ button.

"Phew~" The female white-collar breathed a sigh of relief, almost making a major error.

She looked at the application form again.

"That Elder Chen is a big figure in the consortium and never sells the quota to the outside."

"How did this little guy from An City get Elder Chen’s recommendation?" The short-haired female white-collar was quite curious.

...

Simultaneously.

Jiang Ye’s communication watch received a message from Star Sea Divine Path.

[Jiang Ye, you have signed up for the ’Star Sea Divine Path’ strength certification trial.]

[Please proceed to the Star Sea Divine Path test point in Cyan Yang City, West Mountain Province within ten days to undergo the strength certification.]

[Wish you great success and a meteoric rise!]