High-Level Martial Era
Chapter 38: 36: Essence Pill of Origin Power (Three more for monthly votes and followers)

According to the information provided by Li Yuan, the intelligent system used its vast database to come up with a very detailed training plan.

It was also highly targeted.

Moreover, for every plan it formulated, there was an extremely detailed explanation, explaining the reasons.

After reading through the entire thing.

Li Yuan had to admit that the intelligent system's analysis made a lot of sense.

"AI intelligence based on big data is indeed extraordinary," Li Yuan reflected internally.

The only problem was that the plan was very costly.

"If I follow this full set of plans by the intelligent system, I'd have to spend about 400,000 Blue Star Coins/Points each month," Li Yuan calculated and felt his scalp tingle: "That's nearly 5 million a year."

How much were the Blue Star Coins and points given by the Martial Hall in total?

3 million a year.

It wasn't until this moment that Li Yuan truly understood what his uncle Li Changzhou had said.

Full-time Martial Path?

No money? What Martial Arts can you practice?

To become a strong Martial Artist, you have to pay a hefty sum.

"I'm not even an Entry Rank Warrior yet, and if I become a First Rank Warrior, the costs will only get higher," Li Yuan shook his head slightly.

Of course, Li Yuan was also aware that the training plan provided by the intelligent system belonged to the very high-end category.

It could assist in maximizing the efficiency of the enhancement of Physical Quality, Martial Arts Skills, and spiritual power.

Improving all three aspects together would greatly increase the hopes of becoming a Prime Warrior in the future.

The only problem was the cost.

Even for wealthy families like Wan Xiao's, they probably would only dare to engage in this kind of spending during the sprint phase of the High Third Rank.

"Lin Lanyue's family background seems better than Wan Xiao's, maybe her cultivation resources can reach that level," Li Yuan sighed internally: "No wonder her progress far exceeds that of other students."

Decent talent, effort, plus the boost from resources.

How can an ordinary person compare with Lin Lanyue?

"My advantage lies in the Mind Spirit Divine Palace," Li Yuan pondered: "With the 'Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Scripture,' not only can I rapidly increase spiritual power, but I can also experience deep sleep, eliminating all fatigue, worth the highest level of physical therapy."

The rapid enhancement of Li Yuan's Physical Quality owed much to the 'Great Sun Starry Sky Scripture.'

"Therefore, items such as Spirit Nourishing Potion, top-tier physical therapy... these can all be discarded," Li Yuan decided.

If he were to purchase and use them, perhaps the training efficiency would be higher.

But then again, who asked Li Yuan to be poor?

"Being poor, I have to choose the most cost-effective method."

Li Yuan's gaze swept over the other items: "That way, the main expenses that require points are threefold: first is the enhancement of Physical Quality, Basic Vitality Potion, Origin Power Essence Pill."

"Another item is the Deep Medicinal Bath."

"Then there's sparring practice, accompanied by a Level 15 Warrior, twice a week, costing 20,000 Blue Star Coins each week," Li Yuan thought to himself.

Adding all that up.

In a month, it would cost approximately 240,000 Blue Star Coins/Points.

With that, by the time of the college entrance exam in June next year, the total cost would be around 2 million Blue Star Coins/Points.

"The next gift from the Martial Hall won't be until October next year," Li Yuan thought: "Moreover, I also need to save some points for after becoming an Entry Rank Warrior."

After entering the university, there will be many cultivation resources from the school, but they are not yet in sight!

Li Yuan had to plan for himself.

"As for Cultivation Points, Spear Technique, movement technique, guidance from a master, I will ask Teacher Xu when I go back to school," Li Yuan decided.

Time slipped away by the minute and the second.

Suddenly, Li Yuan received two bank alerts, directly displayed on the virtual network.

"Your account ending in 1486 has received 1,000,000.00 Blue Star Coins..."

"Your account ending in 1486 has received 1,200,000.00 Blue Star Coins..."

Two deposit notifications.

"Hmm? Two sums of money, one should be the gift from Lord Wan, and the other should be the contract reward from the Martial Hall." Li Yuan felt slightly puzzled, "But why is the contract reward 1.2 million Blue Star Coins?"

"Could it be that another 300,000 Blue Star Coins are still owed to me?"

Li Yuan was about to inquire with Xiao Yu.

"Master, this year's cash reward from the Martial Hall has been deposited according to the contract. All contract rewards for the 2042-2043 fiscal year have been fully accounted for," Xiao Yu took the initiative to speak.

"Why is the cash from the contract reward short by 300,000?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"Taxes!"

"Such contract rewards from the Martial Hall are made through a public account and are subject to state supervision. Taxation is mandatory, and the Martial Hall has already paid it on your behalf. Master, you can check this in the virtual tax space," Xiao Yu immediately explained. "Normally, for large income like this, any amount exceeding 1 million must have an income tax of up to 50% deducted."

"However, contract rewards are considered privileged income, and there are tax reliefs from the state, so only 20% is deducted."

"Reminder, Master, you must not evade or under-report taxes. Once discovered, the fine starts at ten times the amount," Xiao Yu said cheerfully.

"But rest assured, Master, the other 1 million Blue Star Coins are a private gift and not subject to tax," Xiao Yu added.

"As for points, cultivation points, they are internally disbursed by the Martial Hall, covered by the Martial Hall's running costs... The Martial Hall will handle the tax calculation and payment, so Master doesn't need to worry about that," Xiao Yu informed.

Li Yuan was already feeling overwhelmed.

Taxes?

300,000 Blue Star Coins just gone like that? Li Yuan felt a sting of pain.

He fell silent for a while.

"That's right, taxes should be paid." Li Yuan consoled himself inwardly, "With the wars in the Star Realm, basic infrastructure, education, civil welfare... the state needs funds. Paying taxes is the duty of every citizen."

Since childhood, Li Yuan had been educated in such a manner.

In the past, it was just slogans, but this time he truly understood.

"For cultivation, best to use points," he decided.

"Cash, after all, has a wider range of uses," Li Yuan thought to himself, with a hint of anticipation, "Moreover, it's time to give some cash to Auntie."

He had worked hard for so long, if not for today?

Relieving his family's financial stress had always been one of Li Yuan's motivations.

...

Li Yuan didn't stay too long at the Starfire Martial Hall. By four in the afternoon, he had already returned to school.

He found Xu Bo in his office.

"Back so soon?" Xu Bo was a bit surprised and asked with a smile, "How do you feel?"

"The Martial Hall is very good," said Li Yuan sincerely.

"The Martial Hall's conditions for cultivation have always been top-notch," Xu Bo said with a smile, "You've come back to me so quickly; there must be something you need, right?"

"Yes," Li Yuan confirmed.

"I'd like to ask for Teacher's guidance," Li Yuan said respectfully, and he promptly relayed the cultivation plan from the intelligent system to Teacher Xu.

"The cultivation plan made for you by the AI is very comprehensive. It's just that they are all quite costly, and you do not have enough wealth to afford all of them, so you must choose the ones with the best cost-effectiveness," Xu Bo advised. "I'll just point out two things."

"Please, Teacher," Li Yuan listened attentively.

"Firstly, try your best to exchange for the Basic Source Energy Essence Pills," Xu Bo said gravely.

"The cultivation plan suggests taking one pill a month, but in reality, it's best to see how much your body can handle... If your body can withstand it, taking two pills a month is optimal."

"The Basic Source Energy Essence Pills are expensive, costing 100,000 Blue Star Coins each," Xu Bo looked at Li Yuan and continued, "But their effects are extremely good."

"You haven't awakened your Martial Spirit and cannot practice high-rank cultivation methods. Taking the Essence Pill can greatly make up for this drawback."

"Your physical talent is already formidable."

"If the results are good enough..."

"By the time of the college entrance exam, your Physical Quality could be elevated to 8.5 or even 9.0 level, surpassing Lin Lanyue is a possibility," Xu Bo said earnestly.

Li Yuan's eyes flickered with excitement, suddenly feeling a rush of aspiration.

But he also felt a wave of pressure.

He had become a millionaire, so why did it feel like he was poorer than ever?