Swallowing the Stars: Cultivate to Become Stronger.

Chapter 37 Contracts and Sharpening Stones

Wait a moment.

Seeing that the old butler showed no sign of moving, Luo Shen took the initiative to step into the room.

Upon entering, one sees a lean, middle-aged man with a mustache. Two teacups sit on the table in front of him, steaming from the tea. He rhythmically moves a string of ancient Buddhist prayer beads in his hand.

"Sit down!" Inspector Wang opened his eyes.

The two locked eyes for a moment.

Luo Shen felt an invisible aura rushing towards him. It wasn't that Inspector Wang was intentionally trying to intimidate him, but rather that the life essence of a planetary-level powerhouse had undergone a leap, and this was the pressure from a higher level of life.

If it were when he first arrived at the training camp, Luo Shen might have been affected.

But now.

Faced with this pressure, Luo Shen felt nothing, as relaxed and at ease as if a gentle breeze were blowing on his face.

"Yes, Inspector."

Smiling at Inspector Wang, Luo Shen plopped down on a cushion on the ground.

Seeing that Luo Shen was completely unaffected, Inspector Wang couldn't help but be a little surprised. Not to mention ordinary people, even a war god like Yang Hui would feel more or less uncomfortable when facing him.

Geniuses are indeed extraordinary.

Inspector Wang attributed all of this to Luo Shen's exceptional talent.

"This is the contract the martial arts school gave you." Inspector Wang pointed to the table, where there were two thin paper contracts, each about three or four pages long.

"Two copies, please sign them if you have no objections."

After saying that, Inspector Wang fell silent again.

Luo Shen picked up the contract and quickly glanced at its contents.

The contract didn't have many clauses.

It wasn't much different from the "early recruitment contract" he signed back then. Apart from a few incentive and reward clauses, the rest mainly specified the power and benefits that Luo Shen would receive after joining the Extreme Martial Arts Academy as a core member.

The contents of the contract are mostly described in plain and easy-to-understand language.

Therefore, even if Luo Shen did not have this knowledge, he could easily understand it and would not be unable to understand it even after looking at it for a long time.

Annual operating expenses: 80 billion!

Only a very small number of people in the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy receive salaries, which are based on their status. Even the highest-ranking "Inspector" among the God of War only receives 100 billion in funding per year.

This comparison shows that the Extreme Martial Arts Academy values ​​him highly.

Of course, core members who receive this amount of funding generally don't care about such a small sum of money.

Besides.

The third sheet of paper also listed the other rewards Luo Shen could receive.

"If Party B achieves a ranking within the top 100 of the Black Dragon Ranking by March 2057, they will receive a share of Dragon Blood worth 80 billion!"

"If Party B achieves a combat power amplification of 12 before May 1, 2057, they will receive a complete set of 7-series combat uniforms and weapons, a complete set of any one set of secret manuals, and one personal guidance and explanation from the Inspector!"

"If Party B achieves a combat power amplification of 16 before August 1, 2057, Party B will receive a complete set of SS-level combat uniforms and weapons, a portion of Dragon Blood worth 80 billion, a complete set of any three secret manuals, one piece of the Ancient Civilization Relics Set 'Black God', and one opportunity to receive personal guidance and answers from either 'Hong' or 'Thor'!"

"If Party B achieves a combat power amplification of 16 before January 1, 2058, Party B will receive a complete set of SS-level combat uniforms and weapons, a piece of jadeite worth 30 billion, a complete set of any two secret manuals, and one piece of the Ancient Civilization Relics Set 'Black God'!"

There are four reward clauses in total, and each reward is quite attractive.

Especially the third reward.

Luo Shen immediately saw through this; it wasn't just a simple opportunity for guidance. He guessed that it was an opportunity for him to choose between Hong or Lei Shen as his master.

He glanced at the composed Inspector Wang.

Although he didn't care about the opportunity to become Hong and Lei Shen's apprentice, he valued the other reward clauses in the contract quite a bit, and the fact that the Extreme Martial Arts Academy could offer such a contract was truly a testament to their integrity in the industry.

Luo Shen, who has no ambition whatsoever, is quite the bachelor.

He simply signed his name on the contract.

Inspector Wang put away one of the contracts and handed the other to Luo Shen for safekeeping. He then spoke again, saying, "This year's activity funds will be deposited into your martial arts account later."

Luo Shen nodded.

Previously, he used the money from selling monster materials to buy martial arts manuals and weapons. Now that he has eight billion, he can use it to buy some other sword techniques manuals.

We can learn from the strengths of others to improve ourselves!

Although the Ninefold Thunder Blade was powerful, it ultimately went astray.

If he wants to forge his own path in the sword, he needs to absorb the essence of more sword manuals and then create his own unique sword style.

"Also, I already know about your affair with Li Yao."

As Inspector Wang spoke, he fiddled with the prayer beads. His voice was hoarse, and his speech was rather slow. Listening to him, one would unconsciously be drawn into the Zen-like atmosphere: "The members of our Extreme Martial Arts Academy cannot be bullied at will. The necessary punishments must be carried out."

"but--"

Inspector Wang paused, giving Luo Shen ample time to think.

He continued, "Although Li Yao made a move, he didn't actually kill anyone. Even according to the rules set by the headmaster, he can only be sentenced to ten years of detention at most."

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

For ordinary people, this is indeed a rather severe punishment.

But for a high-level war god, this punishment was nothing, not to mention that according to the rules, Li Yao could also earn contribution points by hunting monsters and other means, which would reduce his sentence.

"But I think that's not what you want."

Luo Shen remained silent.

Ten years of detention? Such a punishment is indeed too lenient for Li Yao.

If it weren't for his lack of strength, he would have liked to fight Li Yao right now and kill him to avenge that fatal blow!

A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, while a petty person takes revenge from morning till night!

He didn't consider himself a gentleman, lacking the magnanimity to tolerate others.

Inspector Wang immediately saw through Luo Shen's thoughts and chuckled softly, "So, I'll give you two choices. One is for the martial arts school to imprison Li Yao for 10 years, but you might not receive any compensation. The second is for Li Yao to bleed a little to compensate you, and then you can seek revenge on Li Yao when you're strong enough!"

These two choices were clearly laid out before Luo Shen.

Inspector Wang, or perhaps the martial arts school, naturally hoped that Luo Shen would choose the second option.

To become a true strongman, one must be tempered by blood and fire. A towering tree cannot be grown in a greenhouse. Therefore, Li Yao is the whetstone they found for Luo Shen!

"I choose the second option!"

Luo Shen chose the second option without hesitation.

If Li Yao resorts to violence through his martial arts school, he'll at most be imprisoned for a mere 10 years, which won't do him any good.

Moreover, given his cultivation speed, coupled with the rewards he receives after entering the elite training camp, his strength will definitely improve by leaps and bounds in a short period of time. Before long, Li Yao will be left far behind him.

If that's the case, then why did he have the martial arts school intervene?

At most six months!

Luo Shen silently set a timeframe in his mind: at most six months. He was determined to make Li Yao taste the bitterness of despair!

(End of this chapter)