On the bus ride home, William Carter immediately transformed into a model brother who worked tirelessly for his sister’s swordsmanship grades, constantly offering her guidance on his own swordsmanship experience.

He had already mastered the tenth set of basic sword techniques to perfection.

At this level, not to mention students within the twelve years of compulsory education—even many professional martial artists at martial arts schools might not have reached this degree, and even if they had, they were probably those in their thirties or forties.

Therefore, William Carter's teaching was completely focused, distinctive, and easy to understand.

Such lesson content could easily fetch dozens of yuan per session at some martial arts schools.

Even on the bus, quite a few students were drawn in by his explanations, unconsciously leaning in to listen.

“Was my teaching... that good?”

A thought flashed through William Carter's mind.

Although the tenth set of basic sword techniques wasn’t anything advanced...

It was, after all, a required course during the twelve years of compulsory education, which meant...

He could totally start a basic swordsmanship tutoring class?

Teaching one Olivia Carter was teaching, teaching ten was still teaching.

The bus soon arrived at their stop.

Under the lingering gazes of several students, William Carter got off the bus with Olivia Carter.

As they walked, he earnestly reminded Olivia Carter, “You must not slack off in your swordsmanship practice. Starting today, we’ll move into the practical phase. You saw what happened on the bus just now—so many people were eager for me to share more key points about basic swordsmanship. The fact that you get my personal instruction is a huge advantage. I hope you seize this opportunity and don’t slack off.”

“I got it!”

Olivia Carter clenched her fist and nodded vigorously.

“Very good, that’s the spirit I want to see. We’re home now. Go in and rest for a bit, get yourself in the right state. Since I’m your brother and teaching you swordsmanship, I have to be responsible and diligent. I’ll go to the herbal medicine shop across the street to buy you some essential herbs for swordsmanship practice.”

“Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Sullivan.”

“No need, it’s what I should do. After all, you’re my cutest and prettiest little sister. I’ve never been able to refuse your requests.”

“Mr. Sullivan...”

For the first time, Olivia Carter was a little embarrassed by the praise, a hint of bashfulness appearing on her rosy cheeks.

“All right, all right, go home first. The sun’s too strong outside.”

William Carter said with concern.

When Olivia Carter turned to open the door, he casually asked, “By the way, what’s the card’s PIN? I’ll buy you something nice to eat.”

“My birthday, backwards.”

“Okay, when you get back, review your swordsmanship essentials. Refresh your memory, combine it with your foundation, my guidance, and the help of medicine. With all three, you’ll make rapid progress...”

William Carter was extremely patient, tirelessly reminding her.

“I know, brother, I’ll work hard.”

Olivia Carter hugged her sword and went back home.

Meanwhile, William Carter strode quickly to the herbal medicine shop... or rather, to the ATM of Xihe Bank next door.

He inserted the bank card...

Tap tap tap!

William Carter entered the PIN and quickly reached the deposit, withdrawal, and transfer menu.

“The herbs needed for swordsmanship practice... mainly to speed up blood circulation and relieve muscle soreness... The price isn’t too high... I’ll withdraw ten thousand first, so I don’t have to make multiple trips.”

William Carter thought for a moment, then clicked withdrawal and selected the maximum amount of five thousand yuan.

“Beep!”

“Withdrawal failed, insufficient balance!?”

William Carter immediately went back and checked the balance.

When he saw the number, William Carter's face darkened.

He finally understood why Olivia Carter had handed over the bank card so readily.

Card balance: 311.27!

“Uncle and Aunt send you tens of thousands every month for your practice, and this is how you squander it!? Olivia Carter, I thought you looked so well-behaved and obedient, but it turns out you actually...”

William Carter thought back to his Oscar-worthy performance just now...

Card out! Turn around! Leave!

All in one go!

Buy something nice to eat!?

You still want to eat!?

How about a banana.

...

“Since ancient times, cultivation has always been a competition of resources... The four key elements of cultivation—method, wealth, companion, and place. As for method, with today’s widespread cultivation education, aside from the most top-secret techniques, ordinary and advanced ones can be found online or in libraries. As for place, with the star core shattered and spiritual energy dissipated, there’s no point thinking about it. As for wealth and companion... the two are actually interconnected. With wealth comes companions; without wealth... want to find a master? Want to find a Dao partner?”

Based on this analysis.

Clearly...

The most important thing in cultivation is “wealth.”

That’s where the saying “pay-to-win cultivation, boundless magical power” comes from.

William Carter opened a mobile app, searched, and quickly found the largest nearby swordsmanship school—Longteng.

Starting his own basic swordsmanship tutoring class was a bit unrealistic; he had no idea how to handle the paperwork or registration. So, joining a swordsmanship school, getting a job, and learning about the tutoring market before considering entrepreneurship seemed like the better plan.