Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Opportunity Yan Yue’s voice echoed in the room. "Too impulsive, not appropriate." In the kitchen, Yan Yue’s father, Yan Gaoyuan, wearing an apron, carried out a dish, reprimanded lightly, then looked at Qin Jin with a slightly calmer tone: "You got here at the perfect time, let’s eat first." His figure was tall and he wore black-framed glasses, with a gentle demeanor. Behind him, Yan Yue’s mother also came out. Tang Qin. She was a middle-aged woman with a kind expression and an unadorned face. "Uncle Yan, Aunt Tang." Qin Jin greeted. "Jin’Er, it’s been a while since you’ve come." Tang Qin’s tone was somewhat reproachful: "Now it’s the holiday, even if you’ve started practicing Martial Arts, you must know how to relax and tighten properly." "Mom, Qin Jin has already reached the Newborn Realm." Yan Yue boasted again, taking the dish: "Newborn Realm, Qin Jin is already a bona fide Martial Arts Family member." The aroma of food lingered in the room. The family sat down, and Yan Gaoyuan looked towards Qin Jin: "When did you break through?" "A few days ago." Qin Jin replied truthfully. After breaking into Newborn Realm, he immediately went to find Wen Jinglun to learn the Visualization Technique. He didn’t hide anything from outsiders, and certainly wouldn’t conceal from these people who were like family. "With your Martial Arts progress, there’s a chance at the top academies within the star system." "Have you decided which academy to apply to?" "Not yet." Qin Jin shook his head: "There’s still half a year until the major selection exams, detailed information online is limited, and I can’t have specific understanding of each academy. I’ll just focus on my own cultivation, everything else will naturally fall into place." Hearing this, Yan Gaoyuan nodded and agreed: "This mindset is correct." "Dad, do you remember what you promised me?" Seeing the two in conversation, Yan Yue interrupted: "Qin Jin meets the conditions now." "Of course, I remember." Yan Gaoyuan looked at his daughter, showing a helpless gaze: "Don’t worry, I’ll arrange it." "That’s good." The family chatted while eating, the atmosphere relaxed. After Qin Jin’s parents disappeared, the Yan Family treated him extremely well, like real relatives; he even lived at the Yan Family home as a child. In the past two years, he began living independently upon his own request. After the meal, Yan Yue was pulled away by her mother, and Qin Jin followed Yan Gaoyuan into the study on the second floor. In the study. Yan Gaoyuan contemplated briefly: "Yue’Er should have already told you." "Yes." Qin Jin nodded: "She said it’s related to a Spiritualist." "Precisely." Yan Gaoyuan’s eyes carried a hint of remembrance, speaking solemnly: "That Spiritualist is undeniably a significant figure." "Many years ago, by chance, I worked for that senior and helped him." "Because of that matter, he gifted me a nomination quota." His expression was serious as he looked at Qin Jin: "A quota related to an enormous opportunity." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎 Qin Jin listened quietly. "Before you and Yan Yue were born, your parents and I were members of the same exploratory team, living without a fixed abode." "Because of this quota, we chose to settle on this planet." His voice was long and deep: "According to what that senior said, this nomination quota would take effect many years later." "There are two criteria for the nomination." "The first is being a genius on a certain evolutionary route." "The second is being a native born on this planet." "Just recently, I received news that the Spiritualist senior will personally arrive soon, and this long-silent nomination quota can be activated." After speaking, his gaze was fiery as he looked at Qin Jin. Qin Jin reflected quietly. He was silent for a moment, then asked: "Uncle Yan, can I refuse this quota?" "Refuse?" Yan Gaoyuan looked surprised: "Why?" "Probably because... I don’t like to partake in things outside of plans." Qin Jin contemplated his response. Currently, he possessed a vast Great Wilderness waiting to be explored, an invaluable treasure trove. So. He was not particularly interested in the great opportunity Yan Gaoyuan mentioned. Listening to his words, Yan Gaoyuan furrowed his brow slightly, seemingly misunderstanding something, and spoke earnestly: "Qin Jin, you are following the Martial Arts Family’s evolutionary route, you must know, Martial Arts is forged in the fires of conflict!" "Martial Arts should be contested; throughout history, many with average aptitude overcame others because they dared to contend, to climb." "If you wish to achieve something in Martial Arts, the ostrich mentality is inappropriate." "Moreover..." "Being born here has already destined you to be involved." He sighed deeply: "JK4176." "A Mining Star numbered with rare ore and extraordinary creatures." "But if it were just for these reasons, it wouldn’t justify the Federation’s significant investment to establish five survival zones here." Yan Gaoyuan’s gaze was deep: "The Thunder Beast Breathing Technique you practice is a Third Level Breathing Technique, even created singularly by a Martial Arts master. Although the Federation has been actively promoting evolution routes in recent years, the new generation on ordinary life planets in school cannot learn such level Breathing Techniques." "I don’t know the specific opportunity, but it seems strongly related to this planet." "There are many talents in the world, endless like fish crossing the river; since the Spiritualist senior could foresee this many years ago, it’s likely other significant figures have anticipated and laid hidden hands." "Your Martial Arts performance in school cannot be concealed." "Perhaps, others have already begun to notice you." At this point, Yan Gaoyuan paused slightly. He walked to the window, looking at the night-falling Xinyang District. "Qin Jin, you’ve grown, breaking into Newborn Realm, forming your own thoughts." "I’ve investigated, and recently, the outsiders on the Mining Star have increased significantly." "This Mining Star appears calm, but beneath the surface, currents stir, waiting to erupt at any moment." "When the storm arrives, the eye of the storm is calm; rather than being dragged unknowingly, being uninformed, it is better to actively enter, understand the situation, and be prepared." "At least..." Turning back, he said: "With this nomination quota, if you gain their approval, the Spiritualist senior will become a solid support for you." "Even if you don’t gain the final opportunity, with the senior’s aid, your progress in Martial Arts will be rapid; cultivation resources, Martial Arts Secret Manual, won’t be issues." "Jin’Er." "Will you still refuse?" "If you refuse, I’ll directly give up this nomination quota." "Yue’Er lacks the talent for Martial Arts, doesn’t meet the requirements, and if given to someone else, I fear creating unforgivable mistakes, rather than good." Listening to his words, Qin Jin contemplated momentarily, exhaled deeply, his gaze gradually firming: "I understand." Born amidst the dazzling Star Sea Era, his aim has always been to climb to the pinnacle of the evolutionary path. With Yan Gaoyuan’s guidance, he came to understand some things. Only by truly wielding unparalleled intent can one carve through the evolutionary path, climbing step by step. Moreover, his advancement in the Federation, whether in strength or status, can also aid his exploration in the Great Wilderness. Martial Arts Family should inherently possess a sharp intent. Since avoiding is no longer an option, being caught within, then choose to want it all, attempting to grasp proactively. Thoughts turning over, Qin Jin raised a question in mind, directly speaking. "Everything has its cause." "Uncle Yan, the Spiritualist senior you mentioned, what is he seeking through these arrangements?"