"You want to see my principal?"
Lu Yuan was stunned.
"In all of Xinghua City, I have some influence. Once your principal hears my name, he'll obey and release you."
"As for the college exam, don't worry."
"If you agree to learn Alchemy from me, you can pick any of the top ten martial colleges in Yan Country."
"If you want to apprentice under me, even Jinghua University—which doesn't enroll outsiders—I have ways to get you in!"
Wu Changgeng's eyes brightened as he spoke, clearly believing he'd found a solution.
"Jinghua University?"
Lu Yuan gasped.
Hearing this, he realized he underestimated the old man's resolve.
Jinghua University was Yan Country's top academy, ranked first even among global martial colleges.
It admitted no outsiders, only students with strong backgrounds and powerful Bloodlines.
Every graduate was sought after by major powers, destined to become the elite class of Yan Country.
Whether officialdom or commerce, their path was smooth, no obstacles.
Exaggerating, even a pig entering Jinghua University could ascend to the top.
The top ten martial colleges were the dream schools for countless seniors.
Many trained for over a decade to enter these schools and bring glory to their families.
Yet Wu Changgeng confidently told Lu Yuan that if he learned Alchemy, these schools were all open to him!
At that moment, even firm-willed Lu Yuan wavered briefly.
Beside him, Zhao Shiqi had calmed after initial anxiety.
No matter what Lu Yuan decided, his place in her heart remained unchanged.
With such unbelievably excellent conditions, if it had been before, Lu Yuan would have agreed immediately.
But now dropping out seemed unrealistic.
Lu Yuan guessed Old Li's background might be as formidable as Wu Changgeng's.
One with domain powers and unfathomable strength, the other a brilliant, wealthy Alchemist.
Both were huge pillars, making it hard to abandon either.
Wu Changgeng urged him to choose.
Lu Yuan wanted to say only kids make choices—I want both—but didn't know how.
Seeing Lu Yuan silent, Wu Changgeng sighed.
"Fine, I'll call your principal. Xinghua No.1 Middle School—is that old Wang Tao?"
He took out a palm computer and quickly dialed a number.
After a moment, the call connected.
Loud, explosive music blasted from the other side, mixed with women's laughter.
Lu Yuan's face grew odd, recalling the principal's imperial membership at the pleasure club.
Wu Changgeng argued fiercely over the call.
After a while, his tone softened.
"What? You say he's favored by Old Li?"
"I don't care. That kid is a once-in-a-century alchemy genius. Even if the King of Heaven favors him, he must learn Alchemy from me!"
Wu Changgeng's voice hardened, fiercely commanding.
The other side couldn't handle him, hung up, and told him to negotiate with Old Li personally.
After the call, the little old man's voice was quieter but more agitated, finally showing a hint of pain as if some condition was agreed upon.
"You'll attend school by day and study Alchemy with me by night."
Wu Changgeng gave Lu Yuan a resentful glance, obviously having made great sacrifices to convince Old Li.
To make up losses, he immediately seized Lu Yuan and began Alchemy training.
Zhao Shiqi was sent away.
To Wu Changgeng's surprise, though Lu Yuan had no Alchemy foundation, he seemed to have innate understanding—whether elemental runes or alchemy matrix, grasping instantly.
No matter how difficult the knowledge, he mastered it effortlessly.
In just three hours, Lu Yuan jumped from Alchemy novice to Second rank Alchemist!
His astonishing growth pained and pleased the little old man.
Painful because compared to Lu Yuan, his decades felt wasted.
Pleasant because Lu Yuan's Alchemy talent was simply extraordinary!
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