The Treatment of a Genius

"Qin Hao!"

Seeing the young man on the training ground shrouded in saber shadows, Jiang Nian could not help crying out in surprise. He was very familiar with the saber in Qin Hao's hand—it was the heaviest one in the martial arts center, and few people normally used it. Yet Qin Hao wielded it with such ease. After watching for a while, Jiang Nian also realized that Qin Hao's Blade Technique had reached the Mastery level.

Even as an instructor, Jiang Nian's own Blade Technique remained at the Basic level, still far from the Mastery level. After all, both the Microscopic Movement Technique and Mastery-level Blade Technique were accomplishments many War Generals had yet to achieve.

Qin Hao had sensed Jiang Nian entering the training ground as well. Although he had not awakened the talent of a Mental Master, his five senses were extraordinarily sharp. His awareness and control of the things around him ranked among the best even among martial artists. He had sensed Jiang Nian's presence as early as when he entered the fourth floor.

After performing the Basic Saber Technique once, Qin Hao sheathed his saber.

"Instructor Jiang, you're here."

"Qin Hao, did you successfully cultivate the Five Hearts Towards Heaven Cultivation Method? How much did your strength improve?"

Coming to Qin Hao's side, Jiang Nian asked urgently.

"My strength is 8,230 kilograms, my speed is 120 meters per second, and my Neural Reflex is at the Beginner War General level."

"Beginner War General? Good, good, good! Come on, test yourself again immediately."

Jiang Nian excitedly pulled Qin Hao into the testing area. After checking the machines, he looked at Qin Hao.

Qin Hao did not hesitate and began the test.

"8,500 kilograms, 125 meters per second, Beginner War General—excellent."

After gaining control over his strength, his figures had improved once again. Seeing the test results, Jiang Nian became even more excited and directly dragged Qin Hao briskly out of the martial arts center.

Qin Hao knew Jiang Nian's purpose and let him pull him along. From the beginning, Qin Hao had never intended to hide his talent. The greater the genius, the more resources one could obtain. If he wanted to grow quickly now, the resources of the Limitless Martial Arts Center were essential. Whether Dragon Blood, Jade Marrow, or Spirits of Plants, all of them could help him grow rapidly.

As they walked, Jiang Nian made a call and reported Qin Hao's situation. The person he contacted was Uncle Bai, a subordinate of Zhuge Tao, known as an Investor of Ten Thousand Worlds.

"Don't be nervous when we get to the Limitless Martial Arts Center. Perform well. This time, I'm taking you to meet one of the three chief supervisors of the Limitless Martial Arts Center. If you do well, you can at least get a special training contract from the martial arts center." Jiang Nian was extremely excited all the way there and kept briefing Qin Hao.

The chief headquarters of the Limitless Martial Arts Center in Jiangnan Base City stood in the prosperous district of Jiangnan Base City. It was a dark-blue skyscraper that towered into the clouds, with martial artists constantly coming and going.

Only after their identities were verified did Jiang Nian and Qin Hao enter the building. They immediately ran into a white-haired old man.

"Uncle Bai."

"Uncle Bai," Qin Hao called out along with Jiang Nian.

"So this is Qin Hao. You truly are an outstanding young talent. Come with me. The supervisor is already waiting in the testing hall." After sizing Qin Hao up, Uncle Bai led the two upstairs, and they soon arrived at the testing hall.

A middle-aged man stood in the center of the testing hall. He was Zhuge Tao, one of the chief supervisors at the Limitless Martial Arts Center headquarters. Normally, ordinary geniuses would not warrant Zhuge Tao's personal attention. But Qin Hao was an eighteen-year-old martial artist who had reached the Beginner War General level upon his first cultivation of the Five Hearts Towards Heaven Cultivation Method, and whose Blade Technique had even reached the Mastery level.

Even if such a genius only appeared once a year across the entire country, he would still be an absolute monster. His chances of becoming a War God in the future were extremely high. Investing in a future War God would greatly benefit Zhuge Tao's future development. The reason Zhuge Tao had become a supervisor in the first place was because of support from the War God behind him.

Qin Hao curiously looked at his angel investor, wondering how much investment he would receive next. In the original story, Luo Feng had received an investment of 200 million and only then begun his legendary journey.

"Jiang Nian, this is the genius you mentioned?"

"Yes, Supervisor."

"Good. You may begin the tests."

At this point, Uncle Bai had already switched on all the testing equipment and activated the cameras to record every detail of Qin Hao's tests. These tasks would normally have been handled by dedicated staff, but Qin Hao's talent was exceptional. The Limitless Martial Arts Center wanted to keep it confidential and prevent other factions from poaching him.

Qin Hao felt no pressure whatsoever. He stepped up easily and began the tests.

"Qin Hao. Full strength: 8,500 kilograms. Speed: 125 meters per second. Neural Reflex: Beginner War General, excellent."

Qin Hao's test results came out quickly, and his figures were as stable as ever. Jiang Nian's eyes were filled with excitement as he watched Qin Hao's performance. However, Zhuge Tao clearly saw more than Jiang Nian did. From Qin Hao's Neural Reflex Test, Zhuge Tao could already tell that Qin Hao's Movement Technique was close to entering the Microscopic level.

After the physical tests, Qin Hao took a saber from the nearby weapon rack and began performing the Basic Saber Technique. Every move he executed sent cold light flashing in all directions, layers of saber shadows overlapping one another.

"Microscopic Movement Technique, Mastered Saber Technique. Not bad, not bad."

Such Movement Technique and Blade Technique were top-tier even among War Generals, and they were standards usually only possessed by Advanced Warlords. Zhuge Tao knew that he had struck gold this time.

"His three physical attributes are undoubtedly at the Beginner War General level. His Neural Reflex is even better than the other two. His Movement Technique is close to the Microscopic level, and his Blade Technique has reached the Mastery level. He is unquestionably a monster. He is also eighteen years old, within the age limit."

Zhuge Tao looked at Jiang Nian and smiled. "Yi'an District has produced such a genius. Jiang Nian, you deserve great credit."

"Qin Hao, are you willing to join our Limitless Martial Arts Center?"

Zhuge Tao asked solemnly.

"I am willing."

"I am willing to join the Limitless Martial Arts Center." Hearing Zhuge Tao's question, Qin Hao immediately gave his answer. Joining the Limitless Martial Arts Center was currently the best choice. Its resources, freedom, security, and other aspects were all better guaranteed.

"I believe Jiang Nian has already told you about some of the Limitless Martial Arts Center's terms. However, as a monster-level genius, you are naturally different. According to the usual rules, you may choose a villa to live in, either in Yangzhou City or at the Main Urban Headquarters. You have the right to reside there, but not the right to sell it. The villa districts of our Limitless Martial Arts Center are all inhabited by martial artists from the center."

"Besides that, you may receive 100 million in starting funds, as well as three Secret Manuals in total: a Movement Technique, a Guidance Technique, and an attack technique, each priced no higher than 500 million." Zhuge Tao continued.

Hearing the terms Zhuge Tao offered, Qin Hao was overjoyed. Luo Feng had only received 20 million in starting funds and a purchasing limit of 100 million, and that had been after Zhuge Tao's investment.

Yet the terms offered to him directly now already surpassed Luo Feng's.

Zhuge Tao looked at Uncle Bai beside him. "Go draft a contract according to the usual rules... but revise one clause. Qin Hao may freely choose Secret Manuals for a Movement Technique, Guidance Technique, and attack technique. As long as their total price does not exceed 1 billion, they will all be free. I will pay for them."

"Yes, Supervisor." Hearing Zhuge Tao's instructions, Uncle Bai's eyes revealed his surprise. Zhuge Tao would have to pay 500 million out of pocket. Even for an Advanced Warlord, earning 500 million was not easy, yet Zhuge Tao was investing it in Qin Hao so readily.

"Supervisor!" Qin Hao was also stunned by Zhuge Tao's words. An investment of 500 million directly into him was no small sum even for Zhuge Tao.

"Qin Hao, you are very impressive. Your performance in every aspect has exceeded my expectations. I think highly of you. This money is simply to help you improve quickly and become a pillar of our Limitless Martial Arts Center." Zhuge Tao smiled faintly, waved his hand, and spoke to Qin Hao.

"Thank you, Supervisor!"

Very soon, Uncle Bai came over to Qin Hao with the contract. After pointing out all the places where Qin Hao needed to sign, he handed the contract to him.

Qin Hao did not hesitate and quickly signed the contract.

"Welcome to the Limitless Martial Arts Center family. You may choose to live in a martial artist residential district in either the Main Urban District or Yangzhou District," Zhuge Tao said.

"I choose Mingyue Residential Area."

Qin Hao made his choice directly. His family had always lived in Yangzhou District, and his parents would not want to leave. Besides, Luo Feng, the protagonist, was there as well.