In middle age, one's comprehension becomes extraordinary.

The corridor on the third floor of Lingnan Wudao No.1 Middle School.

A group of students leaned against the wall, gossiping.

"Next month, our martial arts class will be taught by Teacher Li Yuan, as Teacher Jin Fan is going to participate in the Southeast Region Youth Martial Arts Exchange Competition."

"Wasn't it said that Teacher Li Yuan would be participating in this Qingwu Tournament?"

He earned those GPA points during his winter and summer vacations over the past three years; the qualification for the Youth Martial Arts Exchange Tournament was all earned by him.

"I don't know, but it was Teacher Jin Fan who said it when they went to the training room to ask questions."

"Among teachers under the age of thirty, Teacher Jin Fan is indeed the one with the most outstanding talent and ability."

"If Teacher Jin Fan attends, it will bring even more honor to our school."

Students often find out about teachers going on business trips or having holidays earlier than many of the teachers themselves.

For example, this time, Li Yuan learned about the news in advance from conversations among the students.

Li Yuan is thirty years old this year, which is the maximum age to participate in the Youth Martial Arts Exchange Competition.

I sacrificed a lot for this opportunity.

Three years, relying on GPA to earn a spot in the Youth Martial Arts Tournament.

I've been stuck at the fourth rank for a long time. Only by advancing to the fifth rank can I participate in the selection of intermediate lecturers.

The Qingwu Tournament lasts for a month, and each participant receives a Grade B nutrient solution daily.

Having been in this world of advanced martial arts for ten years, Li Yuan deeply understands the importance of resources.

Even if you don't achieve any significant results in the martial arts exchange competition, thirty days of Grade B nutrient solution will still be a great help.

This opportunity will surely allow me to advance to the fifth rank of martial artist.

Thirty years old is already referred to as "middle school age" by many students.

Li Yuan also wanted to earn more money so that his family wouldn't have to live in such poverty.

I'm now terrified of receiving phone calls from my parents at night.

I'm afraid they'll get sick, I'm afraid they'll suffer an accident.

They don't have much savings and can't afford even a slightly expensive treatment.

This martial arts competition in the southeast region is the most crucial opportunity for me to advance to the fifth rank.

If you don't seize this opportunity, it will only become more difficult later.

Besides, I earned my qualification for the Qingwu Tournament myself.

This time, Li Yuan will not compromise.

At 6 p.m. on Friday, students go home after school.

The teachers of Lingshan Middle School gathered in the multimedia conference room for their weekly meeting.

The weekly meeting summarizes the week's work and makes arrangements for the following week.

If the Education Bureau has any inspections or similar matters, they will also remind you at the meeting.

After finishing the important work arrangements, the school leaders prepared to briefly mention other miscellaneous matters.

Director Ma Tingde spoke about this martial arts exchange competition.

"After discussion among the school leaders, it was decided that Mr. Jin Fan will represent Lingnan Martial Arts No. 1 Middle School in the Youth Martial Arts Exchange Competition at the end of next month."

Thank you, Professor Li Yuan, for your contributions.

The qualification for this martial arts exchange competition was earned through the hard work of Teacher Li Yuan.

Everyone applauded to thank Teacher Li Yuan for his dedication.

Applause erupted in the large classroom.

Li Yuan stood up and nodded to the teachers around him.

The applause stopped, but Li Yuan did not sit down.

"Does Teacher Li Yuan have anything else to say?" Director Ma asked, looking at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan continued, "Director Ma, I earned this qualification for the Qingwu Competition through my own hard work."

Therefore, I plan to participate in this Qingwu Tournament on my own.

The teachers in the large classroom suddenly turned their heads to look at Li Yuan, their faces full of surprise.

In front of so many people, Li Yuan actually spoke so directly.

Jin Fan, sitting in the front row, maintained a calm expression, but a hint of displeasure flickered in his eyes.

Director Ma Tingde was also surprised.

In his memory, Li Yuan would at most complain to him privately.

Director Ma glanced at the principal beside him.

Li Yuan's answer was to contradict the school leaders.

The principal's face showed impatience, which was a rebuke to Director Ma for not managing Li Yuan well.

"Teacher Li Yuan, the school leaders have already made a decision on this matter, so let's not talk about it anymore."

As teachers, we must have a broad perspective and a long-term vision.

Director Ma tried to suppress Li Yuan with just a few words.

After turning thirty, Li Yuan understood a simple truth.

Ordinary people should never believe in the idea of ​​having a long-term perspective.

Ordinary people can't sit at the table, and when it comes to actually dividing the profits, they have no say.

Ordinary people who don't have a long-term vision will only suffer losses now and continue to suffer losses in the future.

Therefore, today, Li Yuan is going to fight for himself.

"Director Ma is right. Then please keep a broad perspective and take a long-term view, Teacher Jin Fan."

"I earned my qualification for the Qingwu Tournament; there's no need to steal it by trickery."

Li Yuan used the phrase "seizing by trickery and force," which sounds very forceful.

Inside the meeting room, the teachers around held their breath.

They never expected today's weekly meeting to turn out like this.

As soon as he finished speaking, the faces of the school leaders became even more somber.

Director Ma realized that this matter couldn't be brushed off.

"Teacher Li, the Qingwu Competition is based on unit recommendation."

School leaders have the authority to decide which teacher to send to participate in this exchange competition.

This arrangement is for the sake of Lingshan Martial Arts No. 1 Middle School's reputation, and allowing Teacher Jin Fan to participate will enable them to achieve better results.

As a teacher, don't be less of a novice than your students.

Director Ma's words also carried a stronger tone.

But this time, Li Yuan showed no intention of compromising.

All that talk about having a broad perspective or a long-term vision is utter nonsense.

"Director, you're right. It was indeed the unit that recommended who would participate."

However, the GPA points I earned to qualify for this competition were earned by me.

I can withdraw from the competition.

Li Yuan's words clearly indicate that he would rather choose a lose-lose situation than give up this opportunity to participate in the competition.

The students at Wudao No. 1 Middle School were surprised by Li Yuan's tough stance today.

Principal Yin, who had been silent until now, spoke up after a moment of silence: "Teacher Jin Fan, you should be able to break into the top thirty in the Qingwu Competition. Teacher Li, can you break into the top one hundred?"

Principal Yin's words carried a questioning tone.

After a pause, he continued, "The spot in the Youth Martial Arts Exchange Tournament is something you earned through hard work."

But giving this spot to Teacher Jin Fan was giving it to someone more suitable.

He got a good ranking, so don't you benefit from it too?

Upon hearing Principal Yin's words, Li Yuan replied without hesitation, "Thank you for your kindness, Principal, but I want to rely on myself this time. It's not appropriate for me to always depend on others."

Seeing that Li Yuan was so unwilling to listen to advice, Principal Yin's face grew even more gloomy.

At this moment, Li Yuan's mistake was not simply arguing for qualifications, but challenging his authority.

For Li Yuan, since it was all against him anyway, he might as well fight!

I'm thirty years old now, and I've already missed many golden opportunities to improve my martial arts skills.

"Li Yuan, we can't just send people to participate in the Qingwu Tournament at will."

If you feel it's unfair, or that you've been treated unfairly, then the school will arrange an internal competition at the beginning of next month, and the winner will represent the school in the competition.

If you're still not satisfied, then cancel and don't participate at all.

Meeting adjourned!

After the principal finished speaking, he got up and was the first to leave the conference hall.

The surrounding colleagues silently got up and started talking quietly after leaving the meeting room.

In their view, Li Yuan had no chance of making any further progress in martial arts.

It's hard to say whether I can work here indefinitely.

However, in Li Yuan's view, the principal's so-called compromise was still unfair to him.

That was a qualification for the competition that I had worked so hard to obtain, and it was also my last chance.

Why should I have to compete with others to get it?

Li Yuan suppressed his negative emotions.

It's normal to encounter troubles and obstacles without a powerful background or support.

At least for now, we have a chance to compete.

It was already past the end of the workday, but Li Yuan didn't go home immediately.

Back in the office, I closed my eyes and rested for a while.

Suddenly, the light screen reappeared before my eyes.

On the day he turned thirty, Li Yuan noticed some strange things happening around him.

Occasionally, scattered points of light can be seen throughout the school.

Touch the light spot and a line of small text will flash before your eyes.

[Experience +1]

In the past two months, I have collected more than two hundred small points of light.

I spent time studying it several times, but I didn't find any use for these experiences.

The light screen I saw in my mind wasn't anything special before.

But this time when I closed my eyes to rest, some squares and small words appeared on the light screen.

Upon closer inspection, the light screen has been divided into three columns.

First column: Inspiration series.

Second column: Combat type.

Third column: Craftsmanship Department.

Next to each column, you can see relevant small text prompts.

Looking further down, the experience points you've gained are recorded below the light screen.

Experience points: 286/100

Li Yuan tried to touch it with his thoughts, and the next moment, another line of small characters popped up.

"Talent Points Successfully Condensed"

As the smaller text appeared, the experience points above also changed to [Experience Points: 186/200].

Above the light screen, there is already a small dot.

Li Yuan tried moving a small dot, and the first row of squares in all three columns flashed.

Place the dots into the squares of the inspirational series.

The next moment, the frame began to bulge, and the originally dim frame began to glow.

Look closely at the first box in the Enlightenment series: [Understanding of Mind and Nature]

Below the box, there is a line of smaller text explaining the explanation.

"Enlightenment of Mind and Nature: Significantly enhances one's understanding and comprehension abilities."

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