Chapter 57: Class-B Contract

"Hiss—"

Lin Qi felt a little unsettled, and beside him, Fang Huiyi drew in a sharp breath.

Although Lin Qi believed his talent was exceptional, the ranking he had shown so far surely did not warrant Yue Feng, a Tier-7 vice curator, coming in person to negotiate with him, did it?

Yue Feng said with hearty boldness:

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's talk while we eat."

With that, he pointed to the black square table nearby, motioning for Lin Qi and Fang Huiyi to sit down.

He sat across from them as a square white robot glided over, its planar face displaying two-dimensional facial features.

The metal lid on top of it automatically opened, releasing a rich aroma and revealing brightly colored dishes inside.

"Try the nutritional meals of our Crimson Dome Martial Arts Association," Yue Feng said, serving the food onto the table.

"Student Lin Qi, Sister Fang, eat up. This single table of food is worth four flasks of stamina potion," Director Sun explained from the side.

Lin Qi was secretly startled. Four flasks of stamina potion equaled 20,000 Xia currency. What kind of nutritional meal could possibly be this expensive?

"This is a much higher-grade nutritional meal. Once you are admitted to the top three elite universities, you can eat this every day."

"Eat!"

Yue Feng said with a smile.

Lin Qi took the chopsticks. Looking at the four dishes and one soup on the table, he did not stand on ceremony, picking up a piece of stir-fried meat and chewing it.

The meat was fresh, tender and succulent, cooked to absolute perfection, and utterly delicious.

Lin Qi nodded. This tasted far better than the nutritional meals at the Number Two High School cafeteria.

As expected of a meal worth twenty thousand yuan.

His mother, Fang Huiyi, took a few bites and couldn't help nodding as well. Her entire body felt warm, and her complexion flushed with a healthy glow.

After eating a few pieces, Lin Qi felt a surge of heat spread throughout his body and stomach as his Strong Stomach trait began to take effect.

"Lin Qi, your teacher Zhang Cheng recommended you to me, saying you are a genius," Yue Feng said, taking a sip of soup.

Teacher Zhang...

Lin Qi was surprised, never expecting that Teacher Zhang had a connection to someone like Yue Feng.

"Student Lin Qi, I also watched the livestream of your match against Songbai High School yesterday."

"You proved your talent in that battle, and it's worth a Grade-B contract."

Yue Feng spoke slowly with a solemn expression, and Director Sun beside him took out a tablet for projection.

Right in front of Lin Qi, the screen projected a contract document: Grade-B Contract.

"It's finally here!"

Lin Qi thought to himself. A Grade-B contract was precisely what he wanted. Nether Abyss and Black Obsidian Martial Arts Associations wouldn't offer it, but the Crimson Dome Martial Arts Association was willing to.

"Without sounding boastful, our Crimson Dome Martial Arts Association ranks first in comprehensive strength in Xia Country, and perhaps even the entire world."

"Our requirements for geniuses are the strictest among all martial arts associations."

"The number of geniuses who can secure Grade-A and Grade-B contracts is the smallest among the three major martial arts associations."

"Take Qiu Jie, who ranks tenth in your class, for example. According to the rules, he would only qualify for a Grade-C contract at Crimson Dome."

"Yet at Black Obsidian Martial Arts Association, he could secure a Grade-B contract," Yue Feng explained slowly.

Lin Qi nodded, listening quietly.

"Although they are both Grade-B contracts with the same amount of funding and resources, and there is no difference in the early stages, things will be different later on," Yue Feng introduced with a smile.

"Forgive me, I strayed a bit off topic."

"A Grade-B contract is different from Grade-C and Grade-D contracts; it is already on another level entirely, alongside the Grade-A contract."

"First of all, Crimson Dome will provide you with 3 million Xia currency, as well as 2.5 million yuan worth of resources, for a term of five years."

"Furthermore, when shopping at supermarkets affiliated with the Crimson Dome Martial Arts Association, you will enjoy a 25% discount."

"Not only that, but you will also enjoy free access to virtual pods within our Crimson Dome Martial Arts Association."

"There is also a free independent martial arts room equipped with a punch strength detector, speed tester, recuperation pod..."

"At the same time, you will also receive 500,000 points in the Crimson Dome family, which is also a significant sum of money."

"You will need this when you break through to Tier-1 or master your third fatal strike."

Yue Feng rattled off all the benefits and perks in one breath.

Looking at the perks and benefits of the Grade-B contract projected on the screen, Lin Qi's heart beat uncontrollably faster.

He marveled inwardly: As expected of a Grade-B contract, it's far superior to a Grade-C contract. The monetary amount alone is 2 million yuan more, and the resources are 1 million yuan higher.

Moreover, these are given to him for free without requiring repayment.

They are simply not in the same league; the gap is too vast.

With this money, it would be enough to pay off all his family's loans.

Not to mention the other perks, such as the free independent martial arts room. He had spent time in Guo Heng's martial arts room and clearly understood the convenience it offered, something he had once deeply envied.

Now, once he signed, it would completely belong to him for free.

Beside him, Fang Huiyi's chopsticks froze mid-air. The moment she saw the Grade-B contract, she fell into a state of shock.

Xiao Qi can sign a Grade-B contract?!

When Fang Huiyi was in school, she had only signed a contract with an ordinary martial arts association for a mere twenty thousand.

Her older brother Fang Zhe had only managed a Grade-D contract with the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Association.

And Lin Zhen, who had the best talent, had only signed a Grade-D contract with the Nether Abyss Martial Arts Association.

She had originally thought that Lin Qi signing a Grade-C contract with the Crimson Dome Martial Arts Association would be his absolute limit, never expecting it to be a Grade-B.

Deeply shaken, Fang Huiyi looked at her son Lin Qi, suddenly feeling a sense of unfamiliarity as her mind drifted far away.

"Student Lin Qi, this is the complete package of our Grade-B contract. Do you wish to sign?" Yue Feng asked, looking at Lin Qi.

Lin Qi was in no rush to sign; instead, he looked at Fang Huiyi:

"Mom, what is your opinion?"

Fang Huiyi came back to her senses and said slowly:

"Xiao Qi, you decide for yourself."

Feeling that her own life experiences couldn't offer any useful advice, she thought it best to let her son make his own decision.

Lin Qi nodded and made his decision with a calm expression:

"I'll sign this Grade-B contract!"

"Won't you think about it a bit more?" Yue Feng asked.

Lin Qi put down his chopsticks and shook his head: "No need to think about it. I accept the Grade-B contract."

"Even Curator Yue is negotiating with me in person; if I still didn't accept, I would be far too ungrateful."

Yue Feng burst into hearty laughter:

"Interesting. I like you more and more."

"Old Sun!"

Director Sun cleared away the finished bowls and chopsticks, took out the documents and the tablet, and pointed to the signature line.

Lin Qi took the black fountain pen and earnestly signed his name.

[Lin Qi]

He pressed his thumbprint, then repeated the process on the tablet.

"Alpha!" Yue Feng called out.

Not far away on the table, a smooth blue metal sphere opened a pair of black eyes and floated into the air.

It quickly flew in front of Yue Feng.

"Master, I am here!"

A female voice emanated from the metal sphere.

"Take a picture of us!"

"Understood!"

"Come, Lin Qi, let's take a photo together and upload it to the headquarters network."

"Once the review is complete, the contract will take effect immediately," Yue Feng explained.

Lin Qi nodded and stood next to Yue Feng for a photo. Afterward, he pointed at the metal sphere and asked curiously:

"What is this?"

Yue Feng smiled and explained: "Alpha is an intelligent life form. It can greatly assist in improving the efficiency of my martial arts practice, life, and work."

Lin Qi looked at "Alpha" moving continuously through the air with extreme astonishment. He had never seen such an intelligent life form before.

"Of course, this gadget is rare in number and exorbitantly expensive, even more expensive than a virtual pod," Yue Feng explained.

Lin Qi shook his head. Virtual pods already cost over ten million yuan, and an intelligent life form was even more expensive—it was simply beyond imagination. He certainly couldn't afford one.

"Student Lin Qi, from this moment on, you officially become a member of our Crimson Dome Martial Arts Association."

Yue Feng looked at Lin Qi with a solemn gaze and said:

"The reason I personally signed the contract with you today is a treatment that other Grade-B geniuses do not receive."

"According to the rules of our three major martial arts associations, contracts can be upgraded, but the conditions are harsh, and very few people can accomplish it."

"Over the years, those who have managed to upgrade their contracts are few and far between, let alone those who upgraded from a Grade-B to a Grade-A contract, who are rarer than phoenix feathers and unicorn horns."

"However, I believe you can upgrade, because your potential has not yet been fully unleashed."

"If you can significantly raise your ranking in the mid-term or even final national assessments, your Grade-B contract will be upgraded to a Grade-A contract."

"And I am willing to believe in you."

Yue Feng said every word with utmost gravity and a solemn expression.

As his voice fell, the entire office quieted down.