Safety Talisman

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"Speaking of which," Xu Yue mused, "I had quite an opportunity during the Dark Domain trip after the final exams. If you can master the Iron Armor Technique, you might be able to get a share of it."

"An opportunity?"

Chu Kuang blinked, a flicker of curiosity in his heart.

Xu Yue, however, shook his head, his expression serious. "With your current strength, telling you wouldn't do any good. Your priority right now is to master the Iron Armor Technique."

"I will," Chu Kuang nodded, not pressing for details.

Xu Yue didn't linger. After finishing his tea, he stood up and said, "We gather at nine tomorrow morning. Don't miss this chance for special training."

"I'll see you out."

Chu Kuang, along with Mother Chu, escorted Xu Yue outside.

Before leaving, Xu Yue looked at Mother Chu and said, "Student Chu Kuang has a promising future. Getting into the top 100 in grade for the final exams shouldn't be a problem. Your family should really try to support him as much as possible."

Mother Chu's expression turned solemn. "Don't worry, sir. We'll sell everything we have if we have to, but we won't let Chu Kuang's talent go to waste."

"Mom," Chu Kuang interrupted, looking at Xu Yue. "Teacher Xu, you don't need to worry. I'll do my best regarding resources."

"Sigh," Xu Yue sighed, looking at Mother Chu, whose strength was clearly lacking. He couldn't help but say, "It must be difficult for you."

"How about this? Since Chu Kuang has mastered the Basic Internal Martial Arts, I'll see if I can change his scholarship to a second-tier one."

Upon hearing this, Mother Chu quickly returned inside and brought out several gifts. "Then we'll really trouble you."

"No need for such formality." Xu Yue didn't accept the gifts. He simply looked at Chu Kuang and said, "You need to make us proud. As long as you get into a First-Tier Martial University, I won't have lost out."

As he spoke, a flicker of hope flashed in Xu Yue's eyes.

Chu Kuang understood that Xu Yue's expectations for him went beyond just that. He said with determination, "I will."

Xu Yue nodded, stood up, and left in his flying car.

After Xu Yue departed, Chu Yu came out, asking with surprise, "Brother, you've even mastered Basic Internal Martial Arts? Our teacher said that those who achieve this in their first year are usually elites at the top of the advanced classes."

"If you train hard, you'll achieve it too, sooner or later." Chu Kuang smiled and gently patted Chu Yu's head.

Chu Yu's eyes lit up at his words. "I'll work hard!"

After seeing Xu Yue off, Chu Kuang went to the martial arts room. He picked up the Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid, glanced at it, and then carefully put it away.

This Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid was no ordinary treasure. It was the essence extracted from the rare Dark Domain mineral 'Mysterious Iron,' further refined through technological means.

This Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid was easily absorbed and greatly beneficial for cultivating the Iron Armor Technique.

Generally, having a bottle of this Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid could significantly speed up the cultivation of the Mysterious Iron Body and greatly improve the progress of the Iron Armor Technique.

Martial arts cultivation was not merely a matter of willpower; the importance of resources was self-evident.

Without this crucial Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid as a medicinal catalyst, even if Chu Kuang had fully comprehended the Iron Armor Technique, it would still take a considerable amount of time to cultivate the Mysterious Iron Body to perfection.

After all, the medicinal properties of Nutrient Solution were relatively neutral. To master the Iron Armor Technique, one also needed some gold-elemental Source Energy rare items.

"With this Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid, the core resource for cultivating the Mysterious Iron Body is no longer an issue. The most critical factor now is the progress of the Iron Armor Technique."

Chu Kuang's thoughts churned. He glanced again at the panel in his mind.

[Iron Armor Technique (Great Accomplishment 27%)]

"The progress is significant, but to reach perfection through normal cultivation would still take about twenty days."

"I hope the Source Energy Spring Eye during this special training, combined with this Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid, can accelerate the cultivation of the Mysterious Iron Body."

Chu Kuang murmured to himself. He then took out the cultivation method for the first chapter of the Golden Bell Shield and began practicing this advanced technique.

As one of the strongest defensive internal martial arts at the Apprentice Level, the Golden Bell Shield was extremely difficult to cultivate. Fortunately, after mastering Basic Internal Martial Arts, Chu Kuang had the Golden Internal Martial Arts General Principles skill, making this difficulty trivial for him.

He only practiced for two hours before reaching the introductory stage of the first volume of the Golden Bell Shield.

At this point, it was already eleven o'clock at night. Thinking about the three-day special training starting the next day, Chu Kuang, uncharacteristically, went to bed early.

"The boss's homeroom teacher came today."

"He said the boss has good talent and has a chance to get into a First-Tier Martial University in the future, so we should support him as much as possible."

While Chu Kuang was practicing martial arts, Mother Chu was in her room, communicating with Father Chu. A hint of relief showed on her face as she spoke about Chu Kuang.

"He hasn't disappointed me."

Deep within the vast starry sky, in a hotel on Gushen Star, Chu Yang couldn't help but smile as he listened to Mother Chu's account.

Seeing that Mother Chu seemed to hesitate, Father Chu prompted, "Is there anything else? Don't hide it from me."

Mother Chu pondered for a moment, then said, "Chu Kuang seems to have borrowed some money from Teacher Xu Yue, likely to buy Source Energy Potions."

"Source Energy Potions."

Father Chu's brow furrowed slightly, and then he sighed. "Alas, we've wasted his talent."

He continued, "Don't worry. In a couple of days, I'll go into the Dark Domain again. The place I'm going this time has many opportunities. If luck is on my side, I could earn tens of thousands of Federal Coins in one go."

"You must be careful."

Mother Chu suddenly said with concern, although Father Chu spoke lightly of it, and he had already earned thirty thousand Federal Coins right after entering the Dark Domain, she understood the dangers within it.

At this moment, Mother Chu's heart was tense, and she still reminded him, "Remember, as long as the green hills remain, there will be wood to burn. Don't be brave when you encounter danger."

"I know, you don't need to worry."

Father Chu nodded, seemingly unwilling to dwell on the topic. He only gave a few more instructions before hanging up the communication.

Seeing Father Chu hang up the phone, Li Gang, the captain of the Cracking Stone team, patted his shoulder and said, "Alas, we apprentice martial artists live with our heads on our belts. Although the money comes fast, the danger comes just as quickly."

"You should have spent more time talking with her, otherwise if something were to happen..."

At this point, Li Gang fell silent.

Father Chu also didn't speak, and the atmosphere fell into a brief, dead silence.

Li Gang then sensed the awkwardness and quickly took out a Safety Talisman, handing it to Father Chu. "This is a Safety Talisman my daughter got for me. Although it's just for psychological comfort, maybe it'll be a little effective."

"Take it, it will ensure you come back alive this time."

Father Chu quickly declined, handing it back. "How can you give me something like a Safety Talisman?"

"Oh, don't refuse anymore."

Li Gang chuckled and stuffed the Safety Talisman into his hand. Then, as if it were a treasure, he took out a pocket watch from his pocket. He opened it and showed it directly to Father Chu. Inside, a photo of a beautiful woman was hidden.