High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

Lin Jingyu then briefly explained to Su Jie that the Yellow List was a symbol of the strength of students under the age of eighteen at Qingyun Academy, and that the ranking was related to resource rewards.

Su Jie understood and then asked, "My parents have mentioned occasionally that true powerhouses seem to possess a power called 'Martial Soul'? It sounds very powerful. I wonder if there's any chance to come into contact with it at the academy?"

"Yes!" Lin Jingyu nodded firmly, her eyes filled with longing. "When a martial artist tempers their body to the pinnacle of their current stage, that is, reaches the peak of the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm, the academy will use the 'Soul Awakening Array' to help the student awaken their own 'Martial Soul'!"

"Only after awakening the Martial Soul can one use the Martial Soul as a guide to draw upon the power of the endless star sea, transforming one's blood and qi into higher-dimensional energy—Source Power, thereby stepping into the second realm of martial arts, the 'Origin Realm'!"

Once you become a Qi Refining Realm expert, you'll be noticed by major sects and achieve great success! The academy will also receive generous rewards from the sects.

Su Jie stroked his chin, his mind racing. This Qingyun Academy, isn't it just a university that trains laborers for various sects? Hmm, it should be called a newbie village... no, it's a good place to understand the True Martial World and quietly accumulate resources.

"Miss Lin, I have a favor to ask." Su Jie revealed a sincere smile. "You see, I'm new here and know nothing about this place. I've heard of the renowned Qingyun Academy and yearn to enter it for cultivation. I wonder if you could introduce me?"

As he spoke, he deliberately circulated his aura slightly, controlling it to a level of about 45 stars in combat power, at the fourth level of body tempering. He thought that with such combat power, he should be able to join the Qingyun Academy. Moreover, if he exposed too high a combat power, what would happen if no one gave him any benefits?

Upon hearing this, Lin Jingyu's face showed a hint of difficulty: "Young Master Su, to be honest, the academy's regular enrollment period is in the spring, which has long since passed. If we follow the normal procedures, I'm afraid we'll have to wait until next year..."

Seeing the disappointment that timely flashed in Su Jie's eyes, she felt a pang of pity. Remembering his life-saving grace, she changed the subject, her tone now carrying a hint of hope, "However! The academy has always maintained special recruitment channels for those with exceptional talent!"

Especially for students under the age of eighteen with a soul power level higher than level five, they can be directly admitted through special recruitment! This is because students with higher soul power tend to awaken higher quality martial souls with greater potential! The rewards from the sect are also more generous!

She became more and more excited as she spoke. If she could recommend a genius with soul power to enroll in the academy, she, as the recommender, would also receive a substantial reward from the academy, enough to alleviate her immediate crisis!

Su Jie inwardly praised the character setup, but his face showed a look of recollection and uncertainty: "Soul power... My parents mentioned it before, saying that I seemed to be stronger in this aspect than in my body tempering talent. But I don't know what level it was, and I've never tested it."

"Stronger than Body Tempering Talent?" Lin Jingyu's eyes lit up instantly. Combined with Su Jie's cultivation level, which was close to the fifth level of Body Tempering Realm, she was almost certain that Su Jie's soul power was definitely not bad!

A genius with solid cultivation and potentially outstanding soul power is practically a specially recruited talent delivered to our doorstep!

"That's great!" Lin Jingyu's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement. "Young Master Su, as long as your soul power is indeed above level five, you will fully meet the special bidding criteria!"

The regular enrollment period has passed, that's not a problem at all! If you don't mind, I can temporarily introduce you to the special admission test as my distant cousin! Once you pass, you can immediately become a student of the academy!

"Distant cousin?" Su Jie readily cupped his hands in greeting and smiled, "If that's possible, it would be wonderful. Thank you for your kindness, 'cousin'!"

Lin Jingyu blushed slightly and quickly waved her hand, "Young Master Su, you're too kind. You're my savior, it's just what I should do. Shall we head back to Tianyu City now? The special recruitment test requires an application from a special steward."

"Okay, 'Cousin,' please lead the way."

Tianyu City, Qingyun Academy, Special Recruitment Test Site.

The person in charge of the test was a middle-aged deacon with an expressionless face, surnamed Wang. He glanced at Su Jie, then looked at Lin Jingyu, who was looking on with nervous anticipation, and lazily pointed to a black stone tablet covered with mysterious patterns next to him: "Place your hand on it and inject a wisp of soul power. If your bone age is over eighteen or your soul power is below level five, leave immediately and don't waste my time."

Several academy students, who were waiting to see what would happen, pointed and whispered about Su Jie and Lin Jingyu.

"Tsk, it's Lin Jingyu? She's only at the third level of the Body Tempering Realm herself, and she still has the mind to recommend people?"

"Look at the person she introduced; he's completely unremarkable. What kind of talent could he possibly have?"

"He's probably just trying to get some referral rewards again. Too bad, he's not so easy to fool with Steward Wang."

Lin Jingyu listened to the surrounding discussions, her fists clenched, but her eyes remained firm as she looked at Su Jie.

Su Jie ignored the buzzing of flies around him and slowly placed his hand on the Soul Testing Stone Tablet. He controlled his soul power output, carefully maintaining the intensity at a level just above level five, but not too exaggerated.

hum!

The black stone tablet trembled slightly, and six soft white lights shone from its top.

"Bone age seventeen, soul power... level six!" Deacon Wang's previously lazy eyes instantly sharpened, he sat up straight, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face. "Not bad, meets the special bidding criteria!"

"What? Level six soul power?"

"Really? What incredible luck did Lin Jingyu have to actually find a genius?"

The students who had been mocking them just moments before were now dumbfounded, their faces burning with embarrassment.

Lin Jingyu was so excited she almost jumped for joy. Level 6! Even better than she had expected!

Deacon Wang's attitude became noticeably warmer, and he produced a register: "What's your name? Where are you from?"

"Su Jie," Su Jie replied calmly, "I come from... a very far place, you wouldn't know the specifics."

Deacon Wang didn't delve into it; it's normal for geniuses to have quirks. He quickly registered everything, then took out a wooden token engraved with the words "Qingyun" and a set of standard blue student uniforms and handed them to Su Jie: "Congratulations, Su Jie, from now on, you are a student of Qingyun Academy. This is your identity token and clothing."

In addition, you will receive 1000 Academy Points as a reward for your exceptional talent; accommodation will be arranged. As for Lin Jingyu, you have rendered meritorious service in recommending her, and will be rewarded with 100 Academy Points, which you can collect at the Hall of Merit later.

"Thank you, Deacon Wang!" Lin Jingyu quickly bowed and expressed her gratitude. 100 points was a huge sum of money for her!

Su Jie took the wooden token and the cyan student uniform, casually weighed them in his hand, his face showing no emotion. A thousand points? It sounded like a lot, but he had no idea about the prices here.