My slightest action was the system's limit.

Chapter 95: Standing Out (Part 2)

Hearing Zhang Jianwu's question.

Jiang Ye replied without hesitation, "Director, my goal has always been Penglai University."

He did not change his mind just because other schools offered him top-tier contracts.

Although the third-class contract from Hourai University left him with a slight sense of disappointment.

But I don't complain.

Jiang Ye understood perfectly.

His score in the most recent monthly exam was 690, which is still far from the admission score for Penglai University.

Penglai University's willingness to sign a contract ahead of schedule already demonstrates its utmost sincerity.

Now, it all depends on his performance in the college entrance examination.

"As long as my college entrance exam score reaches a higher standard," Jiang Ye said in a low voice, "then I can naturally get a higher-level contract."

Zhang Jianwu was slightly taken aback when he heard this.

He was still worried about whether Jiang Ye could meet the standard.

But Jiang Ye was already thinking about getting a higher-level contract?
"You little rascal," Zhang Jianwu shook his head and smiled, "you really have quite the big mouth."

"Since you have such a goal, you should break through it as soon as possible."

"Do everything possible to pass the 'Starry Sea Divine Path' certification."

Zhang Jianwu said in a deep voice, "Only in this way can your abilities meet the requirements in the college entrance examination."

Jiang Ye nodded.

He had set his goal from the very beginning.

How can one raise their score to nearly 900 in just over three months?
The 'Starry Sea Divine Path' certification is key.

Zhang Jianwu reminded him, "Once you've made up your mind, reply as soon as possible."

“Okay, I’ll fill out the contract now.” Jiang Ye nodded.

He looked back at the projection on the wristband.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Jiang Ye's mind.

"None of the top universities in the 25-university alliance that are slightly inferior to Penglai University have sent contracts."

"On the contrary, it was the top-tier Penglai University that extended an invitation to me?"

Jiang Ye frowned: "Is it a coincidence?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jianwu confessed to him, "It was Chen Zilu who helped."

"Chen Zilu?" Jiang Ye exclaimed in surprise.

No wonder.

Even those top universities felt he wasn't qualified to sign a contract early.

Not to mention Penglai University.

Unless someone uses connections to provide his detailed information, there is only a slim chance that he will attract the attention of Penglai University.

"It's her again." Jiang Ye recalled the aloof and stunningly beautiful girl and couldn't help but feel helpless.

How many times has the other person helped him?

"Thank you, Director," Jiang Ye said solemnly.

He knew that Zhang Jianwu was most likely the one who connected them and facilitated the deal.

"no need to thank me."

Zhang Jianwu chuckled and said, "I just mentioned it casually; it was someone who was willing to help."

"If you really want to thank her, wait for the opportunity to properly thank that girl later."

“The student understands,” Jiang Ye said earnestly.

hang up the phone.

Jiang Ye sat there, pondering for a moment.

Pick up the smartwatch and dial Chen Zilu's number.

"beep"

Jiang Ye waited for a moment, but the call did not go through.

He hung up the phone, opened his text message page, and sent a thank-you message to the other party.

After a while.

Jiang Ye sat cross-legged on the ground.

"This is all I can say to thank you now," he said with a shake of his head and a smile.

The other party was tens of thousands of miles away, and all Jiang Ye could do was offer a verbal thank you.

Even if the other party is truly in trouble, he is currently unable to offer any help.

The vast difference in strength and status is like a chasm.

Jiang Ye still remembers that when they parted that day, the other party left in an incredibly advanced private spaceship.

"Only by becoming strong can we succeed." Jiang Ye clenched his fist, his gaze growing increasingly resolute.

He opened the projected page and began filling out the Class C contract.

at the same time.

In a small villa.

Zhang Jianwu sat on the sofa with a smile on his face.

"Penglai University actually sent a letter."

As the grade head.

Zhang Jianwu understood the unique nature of Penglai University better than Jiang Ye.

Students who can secure early admission to Penglai University are almost all students who have one foot in the door of the top ten universities.

Jiang Ye, however, is definitely not included in this category.

"This time, we really have to thank Miss Chen."

Zhang Jianwu thought to himself, "I really didn't expect her to be willing to help with this."

Previously, he had not actively pleaded for it, leaving the choice entirely to Chen Zilu.

Chen Zilu could have chosen to ignore it.

After all, if Jiang Ye performs poorly afterward, it will also affect her.

Ultimately, Jiang Ye was just one of her students; they met by chance and only spent about a year together.

Why should we take the risk and do this huge favor?

"Miss Chen, you really have a special relationship with Jiang Ye."

"Is it because this kid has a good appearance?" Zhang Jianwu shook his head and smiled, obviously unlikely: "Most likely, it's because of this kid's miraculous rise to prominence."

When Chen Zilu first came to the school, she didn't treat Jiang Ye this specially.

Jiang Ye worked hard enough and made remarkable progress, which earned him Chen Zilu's appreciation.

As for other reasons? There can't be any other reasons.

Could it be that Chen Zilu has special feelings for Jiang Ye?
impossible.

Zhang Jianwu was very clear about the chasm between Chen Zilu and Jiang Ye.

"Miss Chen's family background is so powerful that even the slightest movement of her finger would be enough to make the entire city of Ancheng feel suffocated," Zhang Jianwu thought to himself.

Such a status is even acceptable for the offspring of those important figures in the provincial capital.

Not many people can even dream of being with them.

Jiang Ye was completely unaware of Zhang Jianwu's intentions.

After filling out the contract, he sent a reply to Penglai University and then stopped caring about the matter.

The bonus points for the preliminary star-level position have been finalized.

What he needs to do next is to keep improving.

Continuously improve!

Until you climb to that almost impossible score, you can enter Penglai University with a higher status!

This is Jiang Ye's next goal.

"Xiao Ye, come out for dinner." Li Anping's voice came from outside the door.

"coming."

Jiang Ye stood up. Perfect timing, he also had something to tell his parents.

living room.

Jiang Dahai, Li Anping, and Jiang Ting sat at the table.

"Brother, I've served you some rice." Jiang Ting blinked her big, dark eyes and said, "I served it."

"Why are you being so obedient?" Jiang Ye pinched her delicate cheek.

A year has passed, and the little girl has grown quite a bit; she's almost up to his chest now.

With snow-white skin and a graceful figure, she possessed a captivating beauty that could rival the most beautiful women in history.

"I've always been a good girl, okay?" Jiang Ting puffed out her cute cheeks, feeling a little shy as her brother pinched them.

Li Anping laughed and scolded, "Xiao Ye, stop teasing your sister and sit down to eat."

"Ah."

After Jiang Ye sat down, he said, "Dad, Mom, I have something to tell you, so you should be prepared."

Jiang Dahai and his wife exchanged a glance.

"Speak," Jiang Dahai laughed. "Having weathered so many storms, you think you can scare me?"

Jiang Ye nodded and slowly said, "I just received 300,000 yuan."

"Cough cough! Cough cough!"

Jiang Dahai suddenly choked.

He then stared at Jiang Ye with wide eyes: "Huh?"

"How much?!"

Jiang Ye coughed and repeated, "Three hundred thousand. After I pass the exam to become a Level 2 Preparatory Star Rank Officer, the Unified Examination Bureau will provide me with a monthly subsidy of one hundred thousand."

"The other two hundred thousand was a reward from the principal and the city lord."

Quiet.

It was quiet.

Jiang Dahai and his wife were both stunned.

"Three or three hundred thousand?" Jiang Ting's beautiful eyes widened in surprise. For the little girl, ten thousand yuan was an unimaginable fortune.

Three hundred thousand! That could buy so much delicious food!

"Dad, we can finally live a good life from now on," Jiang Ye said with a smile.

After being shocked, Jiang Dahai quickly came to his senses.

"Xiao Ye, use this 300,000 to improve yourself." Jiang Dahai immediately refused, "It's okay for us to tighten our belts, but you must get into a good university."

Jiang Ting quickly nodded and said, "Yes, yes, brother, cultivation is the most important thing. I don't need to eat candy."

"How much does it cost to buy candy?" Jiang Ye pinched her cheek again. Jiang Dahai said seriously, "In short, right now, your priority is the college entrance exam."

“Dad, I recently received 50,000 yuan. We don’t need to worry about money at home right now.”

"Okay." Jiang Ye didn't say anything more.

"Brother, can you stop pinching me?" Jiang Ting muttered, her face still flushed from being pinched, "I'm not a little kid anymore."

"Hahaha." Jiang Ye then let go of her hand.

Three days later.

Jiang Ye, along with a group of classmates, embarks on his second journey of starry sky cleansing.

The location, just like the first Starry Sky Refinement, was inside that light blue cube-shaped building.

To Jiang Ye's surprise,

During this Starry Sky Refinement process, Zhao Qingli broke through on the spot, shattering the shackles of her own life and reaching the First Breakthrough Realm.

Become a 'Starry Sky Martial Artist'!
"It seems that surpassing the class monitor has become even more difficult." Jiang Ye sighed as he watched this scene.

Zhao Qingli glanced at him and scoffed, "Want to surpass me? Don't even think about it before the college entrance exam."

"Then I'll surpass him in college." Jiang Ye was very confident in himself.

Zhao Qingli gave a cold snort, but didn't say much. She did recognize Jiang Ye's potential.

Zhao Qingli's breakthrough further spurred Jiang Ye on.

He spent a full five days undergoing this starry sky cleansing.

Logically, he could have stayed longer.

However, this time the Star Envoy was not as easy to talk to as the previous Star Envoy Liu, and started to drive people away after only five days.

Even so, Jiang Ye still managed to refine a full 30,000 strands of star energy.

After this baptism by the stars, his physical strength was once again greatly enhanced.

They were one step closer to that elusive, broken threshold.

After returning home.

Jiang Ye took a suitcase out of the cabinet.

"Click~" The suitcase is opened.

Inside lay a golden-bronze fruit, shaped like a ginseng.

"A high-grade Yellow Rank martial ginseng," Jiang Ye thought to himself. He had traded it with Zhao Qingli as spoils of war after the previous encirclement mission.

I haven't taken it yet.

"Let's see how it goes." Jiang Ye took out the ginseng, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Ginseng from Wuren is too expensive.

This tiny 500g is worth 100,000 Federal Credits!

He originally planned to take it when he reached a plateau.

But now that he has 300,000 yuan in his pocket, he doesn't need to be stingy with it.

"Crunch!" Jiang Ye took a bite of the fruit.

Instantly, a strong bitter taste filled my entire mouth.

But in just a moment, the bitterness transformed into a strange sweetness, which began to sweep through his body from top to bottom.

At this moment, Jiang Ye's muscles, blood vessels, and meridians all seemed to have a sense of taste.

You can taste that sweetness.

Jiang Ye, ignoring his surprise, immediately began to circulate his cultivation technique and actively refine the essence.

"Ok?"

As soon as he began cultivating, he was immediately immersed in an incredibly wonderful feeling.

Jiang Ye could clearly sense his meridians and blood vessels within his field of vision.

As the exercise progresses, the changes in the meridians throughout the body become readily apparent.

"Introspection?"

Jiang Ye was astonished: "Not only that, the flow of the cultivation technique is also much smoother than before."

"Is this the effect of the ginseng? It's truly amazing!"

It has an effect similar to internal vision.

His cultivation speed can be increased by at least several times!
Not to mention, this martial arts ginseng itself can increase the speed of martial arts techniques.

Jiang Ye quickly immersed himself in cultivation, making the most of every second.

[Star Martial Arts Advancement Method: Beginner (50%→54%)]

Before anyone knew it, a notification flashed across the panel.

day to day.

Jiang Ye's life is a monotonous routine.

I go to the Unified Examination Authority once a week for pre-vocational training.

The rest of the time, he traveled between school and home, diligently cultivating himself.

At night, he would enter the Martial Arts Ladder to undergo illusory and painful training.

"Martial arts cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind."

Jiang Ye's understanding of martial arts deepened: "Even a system cannot make me the strongest overnight."

"Only by persevering and making a little progress every day, over the years, will we eventually reach the other shore."

Starry Sky Martial Arts is just like that.

One step at a time.

Jiang Ye's biggest difference from the others is:

Every drop of sweat he shed will not be in vain.

Especially with the help of hundreds of thousands of federal dollars.

Jiang Ye can feel himself improving every day.

time flies.

Before we knew it, it was late May.

For senior high school students.

The most important thing in the second half of each month is the monthly exam.

The monthly exams in May became the focus of everyone's attention.

There is no other reason.

This will be the last major exam before the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao).

This test will also give a general idea of ​​everyone's level, and this score will not fluctuate much by the time of the college entrance examination.

The martial arts universities will also pay attention to the results this month.

Who will stand out?

Who will fade into obscurity?

All of this will be revealed this month.

The monthly exams began on May 25th.

That day, Jiang Ye arrived at school early to begin the last major exam before the college entrance examination.

The monthly exam ended on the afternoon of the 25th.

The grade rankings have been updated again.

[First Place: Zhao Qingli, 888 points]

Second place: Jiang Ye, 839 points

Third place: Wang Ziang, 831 points

When the rankings were updated, countless eyes were focused on the second-place winner.

"Jiang Ye? Second place?"

"Wasn't he in sixth place last month?"

"this?!"

Both teachers and students were shocked.

This is the last month before the college entrance examination, so theoretically there shouldn't be much change.

But Jiang Ye suddenly surged to second place.

"This guy is too fierce; only the squad leader can keep him in check."

"Can he surpass the class monitor in the college entrance exam?"

"I doubt it, the class monitor scored more than sixty points higher than him."

"."

Countless students were discussing it.

Inside Class 1 of Senior Three.

"Jiang Ye." Zhao Qingli walked up to Jiang Ye with her snow-white legs: "Congratulations, you got second place."

Jiang Ye shook his head slightly: "Compared to the class monitor, he is still far behind."

After Zhao Qingli broke through to the next level, she continued to improve by 20 points every month.

This is utterly appalling.

In order to prepare for the college entrance examination, she probably consumed some extremely rare martial arts ingredients, which is why she made such progress.

Zhao Qingli tilted her head: "You really want to surpass me?"

"I have always looked up to the beautiful class monitor as my role model and goal," Jiang Ye said solemnly.

Zhao Qingli's lips curled up slightly, clearly pleased with the compliment.

However, her expression remained cold and arrogant as she scoffed, "Which university are you planning to apply to?"

“Hōrai University,” Jiang Ye confessed.

Zhao Qingli's eyes flickered slightly, a hint of surprise flashing across them.

"You want to apply to Penglai University?" She looked at Jiang Ye and reminded him, "Penglai University's admission score this year might be over 890. You're still far from that."

Even if Jiang Ye has the bonus of 20 points for being a reserve star-level professional.

Once we break through and reach 850 points, we'll still be 20 points short.

There are now less than half a month left until the college entrance examination.

Want to improve by 20 points? Almost impossible.

Jiang Ye pondered for a moment, then made no attempt to hide anything: "I plan to try my luck on the Star Sea Divine Path after I break through to the first level."

"The Divine Path of the Starry Sea?"

Zhao Qingli was slightly taken aback.

She then frowned and said, "You want to participate in the Star Sea Divine Path certification? You have to register for it, and there's a high chance you'll fail."

"Registration failed?" Jiang Ye's eyes flickered. "What does that mean?"

(End of this chapter)