Cosmic Demon

Chapter 115: Becoming an Idol, Martial Arts Creates Stars (First Update!)

When the first ray of morning light shone into the room through the curtains, Qin Shi's body seemed to be programmed to wake up automatically from a deep sleep.

He opened his eyes and lay quietly for three minutes, making sure that the blood and flesh were flowing throughout his body, gradually awakening his dormant muscles.

The Qi sensation circulates slowly for 9981 times until the body becomes warm and emits heat.

Qin Shi then exhaled a breath, propped himself up with his hands, got out of bed and washed up.

This was a new martial arts technique he had learned to warm up the torso and nourish the internal organs.

According to Lao Liang, this is a "little trick for keeping healthy".

The master of Hong Sheng, by virtue of his health-preserving and tranquility exercises, lived to be over 400 years old, outlasted countless rivals of his generation and his disciples, and was the last one to laugh.

Lao Liang's master was much worse off. He died first and fell on the ring.

The average life expectancy of Dongxia citizens in the Great Universe Era was between ninety and one hundred and twenty years old—of course, this mainly refers to citizens who settled in urban areas or central cities.

As for professionals who have embarked on the extraordinary path, such as martial artists and mechanics, although they are committed to developing vitality, their lifespan has not been significantly improved, probably only by 20 to 30 years.

At the professional level, without any intense over-consumption, one can probably last to about 200 years old. Unless one achieves a true sublimation of the life level, there is hope of breaking free from the shackles.

Qin Shi heard that there were super giant companies or conglomerates far away in the sky, which not only invested a lot of money every year to research immortality projects, but also collected rich resources in the vast starry sky to prolong life.

“I have a long way to go, but it would be good to take care of myself and replenish my health in advance.

The old martial arts path is notorious for overdrawing potential, over-exploiting, and being riddled with illnesses in their seventies and eighties."

Qin Shi walked into the bathroom, took a shower, dried his hair, and took out a set of school uniforms from the closet.

The style is relatively simple, a white short-sleeved T-shirt, gray-black trousers, with the school emblem of Xinyi Middle School embroidered on the chest, and a blue seagull spreading its wings ready to fly.

Today is the first day of school at Xinyi Middle School. According to school rules, he needs to wear school uniform to attend the opening ceremony.

"After the summer vacation, I have changed drastically."

Looking in the mirror, Qin Shi felt that his previously loose school uniform now seemed slightly tighter.

Fortunately, it is not too exaggerated, but just outlines the shoulders and back clearly.

[An Jingchu: Qin, today is the first day of school for Xinyi Middle School. We can arrange a special car to pick you up.]

Before I even stepped out of the door, the terminal received the message.

Qin Shi replied briefly:

"Yes, please."

Originally, Lin Yunqing planned to take him to school today, but Qin Shi politely declined.

He always felt that the bitch was trying to take advantage of him and was trying to impersonate the head of the family.

If it is replaced with normal treatment in a talent apartment, then everything will be fine.

[An Jingchu: Wait for three minutes, the car is waiting for you downstairs. ]

【Qin Shi: Good.】

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In the lobby of the apartment, Xu Mo and Zhao Yunzhu, who were wearing the uniforms of Xinyi Middle School, met.

They are all top students in the elite class, and with the help of their family connections, they managed to apply for a place in the talent program.

Zhao Yunzhu said with a smile:
"School has started. How do you feel, Xu Mo? This is the last day of the senior year. I wonder what Lao Liu has prepared to deal with us."

Lao Liu is their class teacher.

Because he treated students mercilessly, he was nicknamed "Liu Yanwang".

Xu Mo shrugged and said:
"As long as your grades are good and you don't fall behind, Old Liu will treasure you."

Zhao Yunzhu pursed her lips:

"It's hard to say. Old Liu has a classic saying that if you don't make progress in your senior year, it's like you've taken a big step backward. He's trying hard to raise the admission rate to top universities. Anyone who lags behind will suffer."

Xu Mo was quite confident and said with his head held high:
"After the opening ceremony, there will be the dan examination. I have already reached the passing line of 7th dan. If I work harder, I can reach 6th dan and enter the martial arts department of Hengda University. I will definitely make Old Liu proud!"

Zhao Yunzhu's eyes were full of envy. The upper limit of her vitality development was not very high. If she wanted to be admitted to a first-class university, she would most likely have to obey the adjustment and switch to a major with a relatively low score line.

"I just found out that someone has moved into the apartment on the seventeenth floor. I guess it's the mysterious genius who broke Lu Hui's record. Coincidentally, his name is Qin Shi."

Xu Mo was stunned for a moment and frowned:

"Qin Shi? There seems to be a student named Qin Shi in our grade, in the Hongzhi class downstairs?"

Zhao Yunzhu nodded:

"He and Zhou Ning are the poor students from Jiuchang Street. Their grades are average, in the lower middle level."

As top students in the elite class, the reason why they remembered Qin Shi's name was more because of the label of Jiuchang Street.

After all, looking at the entire Xinyi Middle School, there are not many students from outside the Tai'an urban area, and they are rare species.

“It’s probably not the same person.”

Xu Mo found it hard to believe that an ordinary student from the Hongzhi class would live in a talent apartment specially approved by the Education Commission?
Moreover, the data in the training room is even more powerful than that pervert Lu Hui?

It sounds like a fairy tale.

"It may be the same name and surname. Qin and Zheng are lined up all over the street. There are many people with the surname Qin in Hengzhou."

Zhao Yunzhu also thought so:
"I checked the class communication group and found that Qin Shi and Zhou Ning had gone to work during the summer vacation. How could they pass the talent project?"

Xu Mo secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The elite class was already competitive enough. Apart from him and Zhao Yunzhu, there were several other guys competing for the scholarship.

If another evil person appears and crushes Lu Hui, there will be no chance for him to apply for the education fund.

"Let's go, Yunzhu. My dad just gave me a Xinyue as a reward. If I can get into Hengda, he promised to pay for my boat ticket to travel to Haizhou as a graduation trip."

Xu Mo took out the key, and a dynamic and lively water blue sports car stopped outside the apartment building.

The streamlined body and the more flamboyant style design are quite eye-catching.

"New Moon 7 was launched not long ago."

Zhao Yunzhu's eyes sparkled. Girls have no resistance to good-looking things, but she did not get in the car. She shook her head and said:

"I'll just drive my own cool cat mini. See you later!"

"Okay, let's see who gets to school first."

After being rejected, Xu Mo was not discouraged.

He did have a good impression of Zhao Yunzhu, but he cared more about her family background.

Zhao Yunzhu's parents run a well-known pharmaceutical company in Tai'an and are very powerful agents. They have business dealings with companies such as United Pharmaceutical and Nanlong Group. If he could get in touch with this connection, it would be of great help to his studies and future plans.

Xu Mo got into the new car and saw Miss An, the actual manager of the talent apartment, out of the corner of his eye. She drove the Yafeng car out of the basement and there seemed to be a blurry figure in the passenger seat.

"He's the new guy who lives on the 17th floor, right? He lets Miss An be his driver. What a treat. Tsk tsk."

Xu Mo held the steering wheel and sighed:
"Why is it that the harder I work, the more geniuses come to overwhelm me? First it was Lu Hui, and now a new character whose origin is unknown has appeared."

He stepped on the accelerator, and with a bang, he tried to catch up with An Jingchu. The black elegant style was solemn and majestic, and could be regarded as the first choice for concierge cars.

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"It is said that Qin has passed the assessment of the Education Fund and has received generous sponsorship from the Martial Arts Association."

An Jingchu, who was acting as the driver, quietly turned his head and looked at the boy with clear facial features.

"Miss An is really well-informed."

Qin Shi was surprised. Only one day had passed since he returned from Jinhui Building.

Miss An, who is in charge of the management of the talent apartment, actually already knew about this.

“I have contact with the Education Committee and the Wushu Association.”

An Jingchu, who had a very obvious intellectual temperament, smiled and said:

"Student Qin, are you interested in receiving investment from other groups? A hero like you will definitely strive for the Star Cup and the professional level in the future.

Relying solely on the sponsorship of the Wushu Association and the resources of the Education Commission may not be enough.”

Qin Shi was slightly stunned, as if he had not expected An Jingchu to take the initiative to win him over, and to be so direct.

“Not considered at this stage.”

He answered honestly.

No matter how little 150 million is, it will be enough to support one's second rebirth.

"Mr. Qin, please don't misunderstand me. This is a normal business investment. As the popularity of the Star Cup grows year by year, large companies and groups are often willing to spend huge amounts of money to bet on players for advertising effects. Especially the new generation after the first generation of the top ten, basically they are connected to giant corporate consortiums."

An Jingchu's tone was very gentle, which did not cause any pressure to others:

"The new generation of martial artists, like Yu Li, are called 'supernovas'! They are very popular with the Tomorrow Group. He has a very good reputation and image, and that's because there's a media giant behind him.

There is also Long Danzi, who has a large number of fans and is more popular than the top stars. She was signed by the giant Ziwei enterprise and sent to the Wushen Dojo on the Taiyin Ancient Star to study.

Not to mention, Zhu Yun and Zhu Xu, a brother and sister who have emerged in the past two years, are the image ambassadors launched by United Pharmaceuticals.

Young martial artists are in the golden stage of vitality growth, and with the support of a super-large corporate consortium, it is easier for them to soar to the sky. "

Sounds like an idol debut.

Qin Shi secretly complained and smiled:

"These are too far away from me. I didn't even pass the final exam."

Seeing that Qin Shi had no interest, An Jingchu stopped talking and nodded slightly:
"I think that sooner or later, Qin will break out of Hengzhou and head for a wider world. In recent years, the Star Cup has been called a 'rich man's game' by more and more people. There are fewer and fewer young martial artists from ordinary families. Even if there are a few outstanding figures, they are soon eliminated by the talented players who have signed contracts with giant companies and consortiums.

I think everyone hopes to see a martial arts star who represents the vast majority of 'ordinary people' rise up strongly."

Qin Shi felt nothing in his heart. If it were other high school students of the same age, they might have been excited by what he said, but Qin, who had lived two lives, was no longer willing to buy into the pie in the sky promised by others.

After a few casual responses, the car returned to silence.

A few minutes later, the black Yafeng stopped at the school gate.

"This is my business card. If you have any ideas, please feel free to contact me."

An Jingchu handed the exquisite business card to Qin Shi, and seemed to touch Qin Shi's palm with her fingers inadvertently.

It's true that my status is different now. Some people are trying to seduce me with their beauty.

Qin Shi sighed that An Jingchu's teasing technique could probably make young boys of sixteen or seventeen blush and have wild thoughts.

He glanced down at the card.

Atomic Energy Corporation.

(End of this chapter)