With Countless Qualities Bestowed Upon Me, I Shall Ultimately Become Immortal

The offer indeed falls short.

If this news gets out, there will be other companies trying to cut in at any minute.

Yu Chengguang's expression changed slightly and he said apologetically:

"Grandmaster Luo, we really didn't know about this information. Let me discuss this with the company executives, please hold on, I'll be back shortly!"

...

Taking this opportunity, Luo Guanyun instructed his disciple:

"Chuan'er, later when I don't say anything, do not nod. Hanhai has been developing rapidly in recent years and is indeed one of my ideal companies for cooperation.

But it's important to maintain one's dignity. If the Martial Arts Family's strategic cooperation in the future wants to have an advantage, we must make them feel the pinch now, so they will be accustomed to it later.

This bunch of bastards are just like vampires; there's no need to feel sorry for their money."

Meng Chuan nodded in understanding, knowing his master's words, although crude, were for his own good.

Five minutes later, Yu Chengguang returned tardily.

He said kindly:

"Both of you, I have communicated with the company executives. We will upgrade Meng Chuan's Martial Artist treatment to six million a year!

The maximum term is three years. If Meng Chuan doesn't reach Martial Arts in three years, the agreement will automatically expire according to the regulations.

Most importantly, an agreement to sign a pre-contract with our Hanhai is necessary. In the future, there will be a greater focus on cultivating Meng Chuan's commercial value, helping him build a personal IP, and maximizing mutual benefits and wins.

Of course, if Meng Chuan fails to break through the first major limit within three years, it will still be voided."

This level of treatment is equivalent to treating Meng Chuan as a Martial Arts practitioner in advance.

Meng Chuan glanced sideways at his master, and seeing his master remain silent, he too remained expressionless.

The atmosphere was tense, and after a moment, Luo Guanyun slowly spoke:

"My disciple still has to practice martial arts, and I have matters to attend to, so let's not beat around the bush.

A total of eighteen million for three years—just round it up to twenty million and pay it in one lump sum. As for those useless potions, whether pure natural or not, we don't want any of it.

If Meng Chuan breaks through the realm early, you won't be at a loss. It will further demonstrate Hanhai's keen insight."

Yu Chengguang looked troubled, realizing that although Luo Guanyun had given in, it was far beyond his bottom line.

This money would be a hard loss, and apart from being able to sign a pre-contract with a Martial Arts practitioner to gain an advantage, there's no immediate return.

"Grandmaster Luo, this seems a bit exaggerated... please hold on."

The negotiation had reached a point where someone of his level could no longer make the call, and it was fully handed over to the relevant high-level company executives to remotely control.

After saying that, he hurriedly exited. Luo Guanyun then smiled at Meng Chuan and said:

"If my guess is correct, the next proposal will be a betting agreement. If you feel confident, nod and make your own decision."

"Alright."

The old ginger indeed is spicier, just as his master had said, Yu Chengguang proposed a betting agreement.

"Grandmaster Luo, after internal discussions at the executive level, and considering Meng Chuan's potential, we can sign a betting agreement. The specifics are here for you to review."

With that, he handed over his phone to the master and disciple, which contained the newly drafted electronic agreement from the company.

Luo Guanyun complained:

"A betting agreement... this means you still don't acknowledge my disciple's potential. Never mind, Meng Chuan, take a look first and decide for yourself."

Yu Chengguang said awkwardly:

"Grandmaster Luo, please don't take offense. Even if Xiaomeng fails, he won't lose anything. He will still receive the annual six million and other benefits."

Luo Guanyun nodded silently, acknowledging that this point was indeed correct, showing that Hanhai genuinely wanted to win over Meng Chuan.

Ten minutes passed, and after Meng Chuan carefully reviewed all the details, he slowly said:

"I agree."

The new agreement also included the priority cooperation rights under the same conditions following the Martial Arts practitioner's progression.

The biggest difference was the addition of two new clauses.

Firstly, if Meng Chuan can advance to the finals as a seed contestant, the twenty million will be paid in one lump sum, and Meng Chuan will need to cooperate with the final segment of [advertising operations] (without affecting any martial arts practice time).

If the above terms are not met, the previous version of the agreement's benefits will remain in effect.

The advertisement should be launched in advance, so as to recoup some costs, which Hanhai can accept.

Secondly, if Meng Chuan can enter the top three in the Supernova Contest finals, for each rank increased, Hanhai will pay an additional five million, with a cap of thirty-five million. Moreover, the pre-contract for Martial Arts practitioners will be upgraded to the [Dawn Embarkation] level.

Upon hearing Meng Chuan's verbal agreement, Luo Guanyun still felt uneasy.

After taking over and reading it, he was immediately surprised and sighed at the company's boldness.

"Dawn Embarkation level..."

This is the highest spec contract Hanhai Company offers for young Martial Arts practitioners.

Generally speaking, Martial Arts practitioners collaborating with [Hanhai] need to undergo annual qualification reviews, progressing from regular contracts of grade A to SSS, before being able to sign the extraordinary contract of the [Dawn Embarkation] level.

Its specification matches its name, no longer a simple cooperative relationship, but truly a new dawn capable of influencing the company's development.

However, above it, there is an even more unconventional contract, which has nothing to do with young Martial Arts practitioners, but Luo Guanyun decided to attempt to vie for it.

He tilted his head and said:

"Xiaoyu, how about changing the pre-contract level to [Star Shining Navigation]?"

Yu Chengguang was almost in tears, and awkwardly replied:

"Please don't joke around..."

The Star Shining Navigation level is extraordinary, being the highest talent cooperation agreement of Hanhai Company.

Reviewed every four years, it is known as the leading edge talent guiding the company's development.

The last recipient was ten years ago, who was at the second major limit at the time, now known as the Tiger Form Grandmaster [Profound Slaughter Mountain Lord·Shang Ruyi].

Luo Guanyun laughed it off and let it pass, as he was just saying it casually.

To agree to this, he was completely convinced. He had to wonder if Meng Chuan's biological father, whom he had never met, was the CEO of Hanhai Company...

The three of them talked for a while, and soon, a colleague brought over the new paper contract.

After confirming that everything was correct again, Meng Chuan signed his name on it.

"Master, you hold onto it for me first."

He was afraid of losing it and felt it would be safer with his master.

A moment later, seeing Meng Chuan put down the pen, Yu Chengguang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This master-student pair was truly difficult to deal with. If they fully completed the performance contract, it would exceed the company's budget plan by 50%.

However, at least the task was accomplished. If Meng Chuan could truly meet those conditions, Hanhai wouldn't be at a loss.

According to Hanhai's internal large-scale model predictions, Meng Chuan had an 80% chance of reaching the finals, and a 30% chance of being a seed player.

As for the probability of him reaching the top in Shanghai, it was almost zero.

He extended his hand and smiled at Meng Chuan:

"So, Mr. Meng Chuan, I'm glad we could reach this cooperation, where we each leverage our own strengths for mutual benefit. We also look forward to your performance in the competition.

Hanhai's headquarters is in Shanghai, may you reach the top and be crowned. At that time, tens of thousands of people within the group will celebrate with you."

Meng Chuan shook hands with Yu Chengguang and said:

"I'm honored to work with your company as well, and I look forward to that day."

...

It's rare to travel far, and afterwards, Meng Chuan and his master ventured downstairs to explore the nightlife of Wu'an.

Luo Guanyun advised along the way:

"With your master and United University backing you, even top-tier companies wouldn't dare take you lightly, so you can rest assured.

But including the performance contract, if you want to maintain this 'special treatment,' you must be diligent and persist in practicing martial arts.

Don't be blinded by fame and fortune."

Meng Chuan nodded in agreement, understanding that everything else was fleeting—only strength truly mattered.

Luo Guanyun received a call from an old friend, then told his disciple:

"You wander around a bit more and go rest; I'm off to drink."

"Okay, Master, come back early."

Meng Chuan wandered around the commercial street. Aside from food and drinks, most things were souvenirs from the Supernova competition.

He picked up some items to take back to family and friends and prepared to return to the hotel.

Today's Dragon Meditation practice wasn't done yet. The second little yellow dragon in his mind had already formed its head; it would still take some time for the body and tail.

Concerning his own weaknesses, Meng Chuan wouldn't delay a single day.

...

After finishing his Dragon Meditation practice, Meng Chuan planned to take a shower and sleep.

Tomorrow, Meng Yiyi would come to the hotel to find him, just in time to give her the protective suit.

He took it out from the suitcase, folding it neatly, thinking to himself:

"Many Demon Nests in Taihang, sis spends all day in the mountains; it's somewhat unsafe. I must persuade her properly tomorrow."

Just as he was about to close his eyes, his phone screen lit up.

Meng Chuan swiped it open, finding a link sent by Meng Jiaolong.

It came with a message:

"Meng Chuan, you usually don't pay attention to this. This is a very famous competition prediction blogger. He made a video predicting the results of the second stage of the Supernova competition.

Their accuracy has been nearly 90% in the past. You can skip to around twelve and a half minutes to see the prediction for the Northern Division."

"Okay, thanks."

After Meng Chuan's brief response, he opened the link to watch.

On the other side of the phone, Meng Jiaolong, seeing Meng Chuan's simple two-word reply, angrily threw pillows around the room.

A moment later, she sighed and reconciled with herself.

"Meng Chuan, you big idiot!"

"Never mind, as long as Meng Chuan is happy every day..."

...

After opening the video as directed by Meng Jiaolong, he directly skipped to the Northern Division's introduction.

At the same time, that familiar flashy yellow-robed figure filled his entire screen.

It was Zheng Chengcheng, Zheng Zhenzhen's older brother.

"Hello viewers, after discussing the Western Division, we'll now start with the number one seed and move downward to analyze and predict the advancement in the Northern Division.

Firstly, the number one seed provided by Old Lu is this Yanhua Special Martial Arts University main campus student, Zheng Chengcheng.

For some unknown reason, Zheng Chengcheng is competing in the Yong'an Division; throughout the preliminaries, he appeared to handle everything with ease. Even since the start of the match, he hasn't revealed a hint of his martial prowess, allowing us a glimpse of his strength.

Moreover, he is the most prominent contender in the Northern Division, and the extent of his remaining strategies is unimaginable even to Old Lu. Hence, the first place goes to this grandson of a Celestial King."

Meng Chuan nodded in agreement; this analysis was indeed insightful. While Zheng Chengcheng's on-paper Qi Blood may not match some veteran Nine-Gate contestants,

according to Zheng Zhenzhen, Zheng Chengcheng's 'Buddha's Will to Cross the Dragon' martial prowess has never truly been displayed.

Despite this, he could still defeat Luo Meng's disciple Chen Jingyi.

Therefore, even with his current significant advancement in strength, he didn't dare claim a guaranteed victory.

Continuing to watch, Meng Chuan felt a slight anticipation.

Among the ten predicted to advance, might his own name appear?