Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Sun Xinhong sought out Wang Chen as a private coach for a simple reason: he wanted to improve his individual combat strength.

The majority of programs at the Imperial First Military Academy, even those leaning toward administrative roles, demanded a significant level of Physique and Combat Skills from students.

Because after graduating, eighty to ninety percent of these students would be stationed long-term on the Space Fleet or in military fortresses, constantly facing the trials of war, requiring a well-rounded personal skill set.

Moreover, the Empire had always upheld the principle of martial valor, and men who were weak and powerless were subject to considerable disdain.

Especially within the First Military Academy.

Sun Xinhong was a student of the Military Psychology program, and his superpower was quite unique — the Mind Reading Technique.

The Mind Reading Technique was undoubtedly a strong ability, but the issue was that Sun Xinhong needed prolonged contact with his target to read their memories and thoughts.

Once separated, he was completely powerless.

Such a Mind Reading Technique could be described as neither strong nor weak, but it was precisely this ability that allowed Sun Xinhong to enter the First Military Academy and become a Military Psychology student — a perfect match for the program.

But that wasn't all; Sun Xinhong had another identity.

Like Tang Mo, he was an auxiliary member of the Imperial Security Bureau!

Based on his field of study and his identity, Sun Xinhong had an urgent need to improve his combat strength.

The problem was, he had no talent in Body Skills and Combat Skills. His grades in these two basic courses were abysmal, and he'd never won a sparring match against his peers.

As a result, he earned the "Weak Chicken" title and became the easy target that everyone in his program stepped on!

Sun Xinhong had previously sought private coaches. Unfortunately, he spent a lot of Star Currency without seeing much improvement in his skills.

This dealt a severe blow to Sun Xinhong's confidence, and he began to worry he wouldn't be able to graduate smoothly from the First Military Academy.

Without the glow of the First Military Academy's prestige, what leverage would Sun Xinhong, who came from a Scholar Family, have to secure continuous resources and connections from his family?

It was through Tang Mo's introduction that he found Wang Chen.

Truth be told, there was no one in the Exceptional Insight Club who didn't recognize Wang Chen's combat prowess.

However, being individually strong didn't necessarily mean he could make others strong. The private coaches Sun Xinhong had hired earlier weren't bad in terms of skill; it was just that Sun Xinhong's foundation and talent were seriously lacking.

In such a situation, Sun Xinhong had no choice but to take a desperation shot.

To persuade Wang Chen, he even argued that students like himself were quite common in the First Military Academy.

If Wang Chen truly had the ability to help Sun Xinhong enhance his personal strength, he could organize a "group buy" event, rallying dozens of students to hire Wang Chen as their instructor!

After hearing Sun Xinhong's pitch, Wang Chen couldn't help but laugh: "Sorry, I don't have time to be your instructor."

It wasn't really a matter of time, but that the offered price didn't appeal to him.

Five hundred Star Currency per class hour.

Such a rate might be enticing to ordinary people, but while Wang Chen was indeed short on money, what he needed was big money.

At five hundred Star Currency per class hour, even with a group purchase of ten or more people, how much could he earn in a day?

Sun Xinhong, not one to let his Mind Reading Technique go to waste, immediately picked up on it: "Not enough? Then name your price."

Wang Chen took a deep look at him and said, "Once I set a price, there's no bargaining."

Sun Xinhong nodded, "Understood."

Wang Chen smiled, then raised a single finger: "One class hour: Ten thousand Star Currency."

Ten thousand Star Currency!

Sun Xinhong nearly choked on his own saliva.

He had thought that Wang Chen would ask for a slight increase—maybe three or five hundred at most.

He never expected Wang Chen's astronomical demand, as though he were opening a lion's mouth wide enough to devour a person!

Though Sun Xinhong had substantial savings, he certainly didn't plan to play the fool. Instinctively, he wanted to turn and leave.

But before the thought could take hold, he forced himself to suppress it.

His studies in Military Psychology weren't for nothing; in fact, his grades in professional courses were outstanding. It was just his performance in a few basic courses dragging him down.

The second-year student took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "Ten thousand Star Currency per class hour—what will I learn?"

Sun Xinhong's question hit the mark.

Wang Chen hadn't expected this level of composure from him; instead of being scared off by the price, he stood his ground.

Wang Chen looked at him with slightly renewed admiration.

Without hesitation, Wang Chen replied, "For ten thousand Star Currency per class hour, I can design a customized Body Skill specifically for you and provide a tailored Body Refinement assistance package."

Sun Xinhong was stunned: "Customized Body Skill?"

The Body Skills and Combat Skills learned by ordinary people—whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced—were all common foundational techniques. After years of continuous evolution, they had reached a plateau with little room for further improvement or innovation.

Of course, aside from common Body Combat Skills, higher-tier techniques existed, requiring certain statuses and conditions for qualification and mastery.

For example, second or third rounds of genetic enhancements.

Many noble clans, rich families, or military martial families had their own secret skills and techniques passed down through generations.

But Sun Xinhong's family background hadn't reached that level.

The concept of customized Body Skill wasn't something new—techniques developed specifically for individuals were abundant, often crafted using advanced technological equipment.

As for effectiveness, some were impressive, while others were unimpressive.

After all, each person's circumstances varied drastically.

Even though the Empire boasted cutting-edge science that had conquered half a galaxy, there were still many enigmas about the human body that couldn't be unraveled—some of which completely defied scientific explanation.

Take superpowers, for instance.

Sun Xinhong was aware of customized Body Skills, but he wasn't sure if Wang Chen actually had the ability to design one tailored for him!

What if Wang Chen was merely boasting, pocketed the money, and then taught him some random stuff, blaming his lack of progress on poor talent?

That scenario wasn't entirely impossible!

"Precisely."

Wang Chen understood Sun Xinhong's hesitation: "I can offer you a free trial class, so you can decide whether to learn from me. However, one important condition—"

Pausing for a moment, Wang Chen continued, "If you decide to go forward, you must purchase at least fifty class hours!"

Fifty class hours, fifty thousand Star Currency!

Sun Xinhong's scalp tingled.

This sum of money couldn't be covered just by his savings—he would have to tap into his family's fund.

But was it worth it?

"One more thing."

Wang Chen revealed a playful smile: "The customized Body Refinement assistance package is free, but you'll have to pay for the biological products I prepare for you."

This trick? He had learned it from the Buddhist Sect—stories of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method and Vajra Ghee!

Sun Xinhong nearly spat a mouthful of blood right then and there.

With trembling hands, he said, "I want the free trial class!"

If he didn't try it, he'd be missing out. What if it actually worked?

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