stonecrandall Chapter 41: Personal donation of 50!
Chapter 41: Personal donation of 50!
Lin Xishan and Liu Cheng left swiftly with the signed confidentiality agreement in hand.
Lu Yun escorted Wang Xing and Yang Xiaoxia all the way to the school gate.
Although Wang Xing's current homeroom teacher is Shen Shuang after he was admitted to the Yuanpei Class, he has actually trained under Lü Yun for two years, and Lü Yun is still the mecha combat instructor for the Yuanpei Class.
In Wang Xing's heart, Lü Yun's position was still more important than Shen Shuang's.
"Wang Xing".
Under the sycamore tree at the school gate, Lü Yun solemnly instructed, "For the rest of the semester, besides ensuring you get into the Mecha University, your most important goal is to become a true 'Mecha Pilot,' and the sooner the better!"
Wang Xing nodded emphatically.
In the Dragon Kingdom, a so-called "official mecha pilot" is someone who is level 8 in both physical and mechanical aspects!
Through their conversation in the office just now, Wang Xing has fully understood the value of becoming a "mecha pilot" as soon as possible.
If one can become a formal mecha pilot, not only will their social status undergo a dramatic change, but they will also unlock higher-level trial privileges in the Beidou Metaverse.
Furthermore, there are clear regulations in the military: college students who enlist as conscripts (only allowed to apply in their second or third year of college) will receive a "mech pilot-exclusive allowance" if they meet the standards of a formal mech pilot before enlisting.
Enlist in your sophomore year of college and receive an extra 20!
Enlist in your junior year of college and receive an extra 10!
In the past, Wang Xing would never have dared to dream of becoming a mecha pilot before the college entrance examination... because his mecha level was too low, his ordinary family had no resources, and his mecha upgrades were as slow as a snail climbing a tree.
But things are different now!
Tomorrow, he will be able to obtain the top-of-the-line modification parts specially approved by the two military regions.
Once installed, the Tiger-type mech's level will experience a terrifying surge!
Becoming a mecha pilot before the college entrance exam... is no longer a dream.
Wang Xing clenched his fist silently in his heart.
Looking at the passionate young man before him, a hint of a smile flashed in Lü Yun's eyes, before he calmly dropped a bombshell:
"Wang Xing, in order to help you get into the top mecha academy and to help you achieve double level 8 as soon as possible, I will personally sponsor you with 500,000 Dragon Kingdom currency, plus ten top-grade 'Body Strengthening Bath Powder'."
"What?!"
Wang Xing and Yang Xiaoxia were both stunned.
The two looked at each other.
They could all see intense shock in each other's eyes!
Five hundred thousand!
That's a full 500,000!
That's enough for Yang Xiaoxia to work in the factory for ten years without eating or drinking!
Moreover, Wang Xing knew the value of that "physical health medicinal bath".
That's not a tonic used to directly boost qi and blood, but an extremely expensive external medicine. Its function is to strengthen muscle fibers, bone density, and meridian resilience.
Qi and blood are interdependent with physical constitution. Wang Xing will be using a large amount of the [Red Tiger Bone Marrow Fluid] provided by the military, which will inevitably cause his qi and blood to surge. If his physical constitution cannot keep up, it is very likely to cause damage to his meridians.
The medicinal bath provided by Lü Yun was precisely to remedy this fatal hidden danger!
"Teacher Lü, this...this won't do!"
Yang Xiaoxia realized what was happening and waved her hands frantically, her face flushed with urgency: "We're already so grateful for your guidance at school, how could we possibly accept so much money from you... Ah Xing, quickly tell the teacher you can't take it!"
Wang Xing immediately shook his head: "Teacher, the military region has already given me excellent treatment, I really can't accept this money..."
"Alright."
Lu Yun interrupted the mother and son without comment, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Sister Yang, Wang Xing, just consider this as my 'investment'."
"Now, before you fully take off, I'm essentially spending 500,000 to make a good connection. Once you become a titled mecha pilot or a mecha marshal, the friendship I gained from that 500,000 will be worth far more than 50 million."
"But……"
"Buzz—"
Wang Xing was about to decline again when the tactical terminal in his pocket suddenly vibrated.
Upon closer inspection, it was a bank notification that money had been deposited into my account.
[Your account ending in 9527 received a cross-bank transfer of 500,000.00 yuan. Remitter: Lü Yun. Current balance: 502,310.50 yuan.]
"Teacher Lü..."
Wang Xing stared at the string of zeros on the screen, his throat feeling as if something was blocking it.
He knew that "investment" was just an excuse Lu Yun used to shut them up.
"Alright, I hate pretentious people."
Lu Yun waved his hand, interrupting Wang Xing directly: "Just remember to cultivate diligently and don't waste my money. Remember to pay me back when you've mastered your skills."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the office building.
Wang Xing stood there, watching the receding figure, a surge of indescribable, burning emotion welling up inside him.
He suddenly realized that every strong person needs guidance and help from benefactors on their path to power... Lü Yun was the first benefactor in his life.
"I cannot let Teacher Lü down. I will use the help I've received from these benefactors to achieve even greater things..."
"Mr. Lü, one day you'll realize that this investment you're making today is the proudest decision you've ever made!"
…………
night.
Wang Xing returned home carrying the ten exquisite medicinal bath packages that Lü Yun had given him.
As soon as the door was opened, a rich aroma of meat wafted out, so enticing it made your pores open.
At the dining table, Yang Xiaoxia, the mother, had already set out a table full of dishes that were so plentiful they were astonishing.
Wang Xing glanced at it and his eyes lit up.
The rice cooker contained translucent rice with a faint blood-red sheen.
This is genuine Grade A [Red Agate Abyss Blood Rice]. Only rice irrigated with the pure blood essence of a level 6 or higher abyss monsters can produce this color.
The price is five times that of the usual Grade C blood rice, costing five or six hundred yuan per kilogram.
Looking at the dishes on the table, there were braised iron-clad fang pork, steamed deep-sea silver fish, and stir-fried crimson chicken breast... three dishes and a soup, two of which were made with real, low-level abyssal monster flesh and blood!
Wang Xing swallowed hard and quickly did some mental calculations.
The ingredients for this meal alone would cost no less than a thousand dollars!
"Mom, this...this is way too extravagant!"
Wang Xing put down his schoolbag and said with some concern, "Isn't this a bit unnecessary..."
"Ah Xing, Mom made this feast not to show off."
Yang Xiaoxia pulled Wang Xing to sit down, and glared at her son upon hearing this:
"Mom wants you to remember that since our family has accepted Teacher Lü's financial aid, we can't skimp on this money. We must use every resource wisely, and your health is the most important resource."
Wang Xing nodded.
Since we've accepted the funding, we can't skimp on it.
Saving money would be irresponsible towards the funders.
Wang Xing picked up the bowl and ate large mouthfuls of the red agate abyss blood rice, feeling a warm current slide down his esophagus into his stomach.
"When you become successful in the future, you must remember Teacher Lü's kindness," Yang Xiaoxia instructed. "Regardless of whether he really wanted you to repay him, a gentleman judges by his actions, not his intentions."
"I see."
"Oh, right."
Wang Xing suddenly remembered the medical card and quickly said, "Mom, when you have time, go to the hospital for a full physical examination. We now have a medical card for military dependents, so the check-up is free. Why not take advantage of it?"
"I know, Mom will go whenever she can find time to work the night shift these days," Yang Xiaoxia replied with a smile.
Looking at his mother's nonchalant smile, Wang Xing sighed inwardly.
He knows his mother too well.
She will definitely get a physical exam, and if any organic disease is found that doesn't cost money, she will naturally seek treatment.
But if the diagnosis reveals that it's just "deficiency of qi and blood" or "low constitution" caused by years of overwork, my mother, with her frugal nature, would absolutely not be willing to spend money on those expensive tonics.
After all, the national medical card only reimburses medicines for treating illnesses, not health supplements!
"Looks like I'll have to find a way to buy the supplements directly for my mom to take."
Wang Xing silently made a mental note of it.
.........
After dinner, Wang Xing tried calling his sister several times but couldn't get through, so he practiced a whole set of "Tidal Stakes" in the training room.
He only stopped when his blood was boiling and his muscles felt a slight soreness and fatigue.
He went into the bathroom, took out the old wooden tub from home, filled it with hot water, and then carefully tore open a packet of "physical health bath" powder given to him by Lü Yun and poured it in.
"laugh--"
The moment the powder came into contact with the hot water, the originally clear water suddenly boiled violently, its color rapidly turning into a deep dark red, and a pungent yet strange medicinal fragrance filled the air.
Wang Xing took a deep breath, took off his clothes, and stepped into the wooden tub.
"hiss!"
As soon as he sat down, Wang Xing gasped, and veins bulged on his forehead.
It wasn't just the scalding water; it felt like countless red-hot steel needles were frantically piercing his skin!
The medicinal power, like countless tiny dragons, brutally penetrated his open pores, seeping into his muscle fibers, bone crevices, and even his entire body.
"Such a potent medicine..."
Wang Xing gritted his teeth and silently practiced the breathing technique of the Tide Pillar.
He could clearly feel that his body was like a desert that had been parched for over a decade, suddenly receiving a torrential downpour. Those muscle groups, scarred by years of high-intensity training, were being torn apart, repaired, and strengthened under the stimulation of the medicinal solution!
The body was greedily absorbing the essence of the medicinal bath at an alarming, "storm-like" speed.
After half an hour.
The originally dark red liquid turned into clear water, and all the medicinal power was completely absorbed.
"Splash!"
Wang Xing stood up from the water and wiped the water droplets off his body with a towel.
When he walked up to the mirror, he was completely stunned.
The boy in the mirror, whose already lean body had become even more muscular, with distinct blocks like granite... His skin had a faint bronze sheen, and with the slightest exertion, one could even hear the crisp sound of his bones being pulled like a bowstring!
Wang Xing walked up to the punching power testing machine and threw a heavy punch. The red number on the screen jumped violently and finally stopped at 460 kilograms!
"Holy crap, it's gotten that much stronger? I remember it was only 450 kilograms last time!"
In the mecha era, although most battles are fought with mechas, the human body also needs to become stronger to match higher levels of energy and mechas.
Nowadays, even an ordinary level 8 mecha pilot can punch with a force of over 400 kilograms, far exceeding that of the former world boxing champion.
"As expected of an S-rank physical conditioning bath..."
Wang Xing sighed, "The world of the rich is just different!"
He had used public Class D medicinal baths before and already found them to be quite enjoyable.
Now, the potency of this S-grade medicine is like leaving the former far behind!
Just as Wang Xing was marveling at the changes in himself.
"Buzzing—"
The tactical terminal phone that was placed outside suddenly vibrated.
Wang Xing put on his bathrobe, glanced at the caller ID, and saw it was an unfamiliar landline number with the location listed as: Chengdu Qingyang District Yuanfang Bureau.
His eyes lit up, and he immediately answered the phone.
"Hello. Is this Wang Xing? This is the Military Equipment and Logistics Section of the Qingyang District Defense Bureau."
A crisp male voice came from the other end of the phone, "The expedited shipment from Kunlunku has arrived and needs to be modified for your mech."
The Howling Tiger Striped Steel and the Storm Transmission Kit arrived so quickly! Wang Xing was overjoyed and asked:
"Thank you for your hard work. When can I get it modified?"
"This is an urgent mission from the military region. Our mech modification specialists work in 24-hour shifts and are ready to work at any time."
Wang Xing glanced at the clock on the wall; it was already 11:30 p.m.
It would be impolite to go now, and besides, I just finished a medicinal bath, and my body needs time to digest and absorb the nutrients.
Wang Xing quickly went through tomorrow's itinerary in his mind.
I got up at four in the morning to go to the school's training ground for two hours of training... At eight o'clock, the Yuanpei Class officially started its morning classes... There was a perfect break in between!
If the modification takes too long and makes me miss class, that's okay. Tomorrow morning is all academic classes.
"Then let's do it at six o'clock tomorrow morning," Wang Xing said politely.
"How much... six o'clock?"
The tuner on the other end of the phone sounded surprised, and seemed to mutter, "Damn, so early..."
"Didn't you say anytime was fine? If you don't have time, how about I come over at 4 a.m. tomorrow?"
Wang Xing asked sincerely.
"No, 6 o'clock it is. Bring your ID and be on time."
"Are all high school students these days living such bizarre schedules?" the modifier muttered to himself...
After hanging up the phone, Wang Xing walked to the window.
The stars shone brightly outside the window, but in the boy's eyes burned a light even brighter than the starlight.
"Tomorrow, my Tiger Mech will undergo a major overhaul!"
With a whoosh, Wang Xing drew the curtains.