I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

He shook his head, got up from the sofa, went into the kitchen, and began preparing dinner.

When he finished cooking and his culinary skills reached +80, the glass door to the balcony was pushed open. The cat shook itself outside, stomped its paws on the mat to remove the dust, and then came in.

"Is Teacher Wan so good at divination that he came back at the exact time?"

Xue Jing, carrying a pot of hot chicken soup in one hand, raised an eyebrow and smiled.

The cat ignored his teasing and instead walked to the bathroom, jumped onto the sink by the door, turned on the faucet, pressed the hand soap next to it with its paw, and began to rub and wash its paws.

While washing, she spoke in a childish, girlish voice:

“I just went to see Mr. An… the guy with the mask on from before.”

"I thought he was here to persuade me to go to the main teaching building again, but this time when we met, he didn't say a word and remained silent. He seemed... a little scared?"

The cat said somewhat uncertainly.

Xue Jing replied, "It must be because of the 'Snake-Slaying Vanguard'."

Cat nodded, "That's what I think too. After all, the Dragon Cult believes in the 'Infinite Dragon,' and dragons and snakes are all countered by the 'Snake-Slaying Vanguard'... It's normal for Mr. An to have this reaction if he has obtained some power from the main cult."

It turned off the tap, wiped its clean paws with the small towel hanging next to it, left the bathroom, and jumped onto the dining table.

"Why don't you turn back into a human? It's so inconvenient to eat like this."

Xue Jing picked up his rice bowl, took a bite, and asked in confusion.

The cat used its paw to hook a piece of braised pork, swallowed it, and chewed it, saying hesitantly:

"No, I'm too lazy to put on clothes..."

Xue Jing said nonchalantly, "Then don't wear it. It's not like I haven't seen it before."

The cat rolled its eyes at him: "Our relationship is a very healthy and pure owner-pet relationship. We need to distinguish it from those unavoidable situations. Otherwise, what would I become?"

Xue Jing took a bite of rice, thinking: When a woman shamelessly says she's a pet, it just doesn't seem to fit the image of health and purity...

However, he didn't refute it, but just chuckled and said, "Whatever makes you happy."

……

the next day.

After Xue Jing got up, washed up, went out for his usual one-hour jog, and ate breakfast, but did not choose to go to Zhu Shanying's house to practice martial arts.

Instead, he picked up his schoolbag and decided to make a rare trip to school.

As Xue Jing boarded the bus, she did some mental calculations and realized that she hadn't been able to go to the school sports meet since she killed that cockroach monster.

His homeroom teacher, Du Shiwei, used to call and urge him about his studies, but after the school sports meet, he stopped urging him and seemed to be letting him do as he pleased. He was also very quick to grant him leave.

When he walked into the classroom carrying his schoolbag over one shoulder, Li Ge was the first to spot him.

"Holy crap, Master Jing!"

He exclaimed in surprise.

The students in the elite class immediately turned to look at the door, and then let out a series of exclamations.

"Holy crap, Xue Jing, you actually came to school?"

"There were rumors circulating among the second-year students that you had already passed the 'martial arts exam' and gone to an inner-ring university ahead of schedule. If you hadn't come to school soon, I almost would have believed it!"

"Why is our savior from Qingfu High School only showing up now? We can't even find a chance to thank you..."

"Are you free after school tonight? All your classmates want to treat you to a meal, don't refuse!"

The students from the elite class gathered around, chattering excitedly.

Anyone else would probably be dizzy from this, but Xue Jing answered each question with a smile, and almost no one felt neglected.

With the confidence that came from his increased martial prowess, and his mental acuity enhanced by his skills, he handled this situation with considerable ease.

The students gradually dispersed after Xue Jing agreed to have dinner with them that evening.

He and Li Ge then chatted alone for a while, talking about many things, until the class bell rang.

After barely managing to finish the first math class, Xue Jing realized he was falling behind, so he promptly slipped away after class and went to the Qingda Library.

This was his main purpose for coming to school today; registering in class was just a side thing.

Use your library card to go straight up to the seventh floor.

In the old attic, there was still only that one girl, exuding a tranquil atmosphere, sitting upright on a wooden chair, holding a book in her hands, as beautiful as a painting.

Xue Jing couldn't help but sigh, "Boss, every time I see you, it feels like you haven't moved for thousands of years..."

Wu Youqing paused slightly as she turned the pages of her book, then said casually, "You mean I look very old?"

Xue Jing smiled and replied, "Someone like you must have a very clear understanding of your own appearance... You can't fool me."

Wu Youqing slammed the book shut in her hands.

"You know me fairly well... but you don't understand women as creatures."

She stood up, walked up to Xue Jing, and gently tapped his head with a book in one hand.

Even if you know it's not true, you'll still feel upset when you hear something unpleasant.

Xue Jing glanced at the cover of the book.

"Beyond the 'String': The Relationship Between Personality and Dimension".

"I've already arranged the U19 matches for you. From now on, you are a contracted martial artist of the 'Galaxy Martial Arts Club' and will represent the club as a seeded player in the Maple City knockout stage."

Wu Youqing crossed her arms, slightly raised the European Cup, and spoke in a gentle tone.

"Galaxy Martial Arts Club?" Xue Jing asked in confusion.

"It's one of my family's businesses... Don't worry, the contract I signed for you is very lenient. You can play in the competition whenever you want; there are no mandatory clauses."

Wu Youqing explained.

“Go to Maple City in a few days. I will arrange a personal agent for you there. You can leave everything to the agent. You just need to focus on playing the games.”

Xue Jing nodded.

He then said, "You can handle the competition, Boss. I have something else to discuss with you today..."

Xue Jing explained in detail how Bai Ya had entrusted him with investigating the border area, and how he would receive GOD-508 as payment.

"Reaching the peak of a hundred-foot pole..."

Wu Youqing's amethyst-like pupils twitched slightly.

"I see..." She nodded, hummed in agreement, and said:

"I suggest you take this commission."

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing raised an eyebrow and said, "Explain in detail."

"【Striving for Excellence】is very useful for you right now." Wu Youqing sat down on the wooden chair, her posture upright. Her buttocks, clad in tight light blue jeans, immediately tightened, contrasting with her slender waist to create a full and rounded, alluring curve.

Xue Jing tilted his head and asked:

"This thing is meant to help people improve their skills, right? The best users are those whose skills have reached their limit and can't be improved any further... It's useful to me, but not 'very useful,' is it?"

Wu Youqing shook her head: "You only know one side of the story, not the other."

"GOD-508 can only work once for anyone, and then it will have no effect."

"There are two ways to use it to maximize its effectiveness."

She raised her right hand, extending her index and middle fingers to make a two-character sign.

"Firstly, just as you said, it is used to break through the limits of peak skills that have reached their limit and continue to improve them to a higher level."

"Secondly, it is used to enhance one's own talent."

Xue Jing's eyes lit up.

"talent?"

Wu Youqing nodded: "Not bad."

"Just keep it on your head and do nothing for three days... or rather, don't do anything deliberately, maintain a lazy state, and just keep thinking about practicing something."

"Three days later, the bamboo joints will grow, and you will reach new heights. Your talent in the thing you are thinking about will improve significantly."

Xue Jing sat up straight, raising an eyebrow and saying, "There's such a use?"

"Why didn't Xu Ren mention this when he made the request to me?"

Xue Jing was a little confused.

If you mention that there's another use for "reaching the top," his interest will skyrocket by more than tenfold, greatly increasing the likelihood of him accepting the commission.

Wu Youqing smiled. "It's simple, because she doesn't know either."

"The Hundred-Foot Pole is a very important divine relic. Members of the organization can only be rewarded with its use if they make great contributions... A squad leader of the level of Void Blade is not qualified to know the details of the Hundred-Foot Pole."

Xue Jing seemed to understand something.

Wu Youqing continued, "The one who actually made the request to you was not Xu Ren, but her superior... or rather, it wasn't actually a request made to you, but to me."

"The upper echelons of the White Crows consider you one of my people, so the 'Hundred-Foot Pole' is actually something they use to sway me."

Her tone was calm, with a strange smile playing at the corners of her lips.

After listening, Xue Jing had a flurry of inspiration and instantly figured out the relationship between them.

On the surface, this commission appeared to be made to him by Xu Ren, but in reality, it was made to Wu Youqing by the upper echelons of Bai Ya.

That's why Bai Ya offered a reward like "reaching new heights," which is obviously very prestigious. This wasn't meant to impress him, but rather to impress Wu Youqing, the wealthy and domineering CEO...

Therefore, the upper echelons of Baiya did not explain the specific function of the Hundred-Foot Pole to Xu Ren, because as long as the reward was given, Wu Youqing would naturally understand what it meant.

So it turns out that in other people's eyes, his status isn't high enough to warrant using divine relics of this caliber...

Xue Jing found it somewhat amusing, but he wasn't upset about being looked down upon. He just felt it was only natural, and that was the correct logic. He hadn't actually demonstrated any ability that would earn him much respect.

"In this case……"

Xue Jing looked at the girl in front of him, and a thought came to mind.

"White Crow might not be unable to find other candidates who can enter the border area to explore."