The third-floor stairwell.
Cang Yulong's gaze swept over the mottled wall plaster and worn-out stairs.
He glanced again at the cabinets that almost completely blocked the hallway, and the haphazardly placed shoes, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
He turned and cast a casual glance back at the mayor Wang Jiannan and the Martial Arts Association President Chen Mingyuan following behind him.
"Your Excellency, Governor, we were unaware of student Li Ziyu's living conditions. The city has already prepared a four-hundred-square-meter villa as part of the reward, ready for immediate occupancy!"
"As for the matter of Li Ziyu's dispute with his neighbors, I will resolve it personally!"
Before Cang Yulong could speak, Wang Jiannan quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and replied.
He hadn't expected the Governor to come in person; he had only received the news that morning.
Seeing Cang Yulong nod slightly, Wang Jiannan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Mingyuan also secretly wiped away a bead of sweat.
The few of them walked to Li Ziyu's door and knocked gently. The door was slowly opened by Li Ziyu.
Inside the room.
Li Ziyu held a kettle and poured cups of plain water for Cang Yulong and Chen Mingyuan, who were sitting on the sofa.
He didn't know either of these two men.
However, when he opened the door just now, he had seen the other person, dressed in a white shirt, on television.
He knew that was the mayor of Xujiang City.
The mayor was now waiting outside the door, not even qualified to come in.
This indicated that the two people sitting on the sofa must have considerable status.
Cang Yulong took the cup of water and took a sip.
He then placed it on the coffee table and said to Li Ziyu with a smile:
"Hello, student Li Ziyu. Let me introduce myself, I am Cang Yulong, the Governor of Su Province. Beside me is the President of the Xujiang City Martial Arts Association."
"Hello, young friend. I am Chen Mingyuan, the President of the Xujiang City Martial Arts Association."
As Cang Yulong introduced him, Chen Mingyuan smiled and nodded to Li Ziyu.
Li Ziyu was stunned.
Good heavens!
No wonder he felt the person in front of him had such a strong aura, giving him an extremely dangerous feeling all over.
No wonder even the mayor of Xujiang City could only wait outside the door.
It turned out to be the Governor of Su Province himself.
A provincial governor.
That was a real official with actual power, governing a province, a high-ranking official.
To put it plainly.
In Su Province, if the Governor stamped his foot, the entire Su Province would tremble.
Furthermore, Great Xia had regulations stating that only a Level 6 Martial Artist was qualified to serve as a provincial governor.
This meant that the robust middle-aged man currently sitting on his sofa was a genuine Level 6 Martial Artist!
A hint of seriousness flickered in Li Ziyu's eyes.
"Young friend, you must know the purpose of my visit. I didn't expect my Su Province to produce a National Martial Arts Examination Champion."
Cang Yulong said with emotion. While Li Ziyu was appraising him, he was also appraising Li Ziyu.
A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
He thought, As expected of the National Martial Arts Examination Champion.
This surging, flame-like Qi and Blood power, even when he was this age, he was far inferior.
Also, when the other party saw him, there wasn't the slightest trace of apprehension or nervousness on his face.
This state of mind was also extraordinary.
He was a prodigy.
Cang Yulong made up his mind.
"National number one?"
Upon hearing Cang Yulong's words, Li Ziyu was slightly surprised.
He had been too focused on sleeping yesterday and didn't have time to check the rankings.
Although he had expected a high ranking for himself, he hadn't expected to be the national number one.
To be honest, it was a bit beyond his expectations.
However, after thinking about it, Li Ziyu accepted it calmly.
He killed so many fierce beasts at the Martial Arts Examination venue, and even took down that Level 2 Fierce Beast single-handedly.
Coupled with his solid Qi and Blood power and three peak-level martial skills.
Thinking about it, it was within expectations that he would achieve first place in the National Martial Arts Examination.
"I am here today representing Su Province to present you with an award, classmate Li Ziyu."
Cang Yulong glanced at Chen Mingyuan, who was beside him.
Chen Mingyuan understood and quickly took out a few items from his person.
Cang Yulong took them and placed them on the table.
Li Ziyu's gaze followed.
It was a red property deed, a bank card, and a cool-looking silver Long Saber.
At this point, Cang Yulong introduced them:
"A detached villa in Guanjing Mountain Villa, Xujiang City."
"Five Million Great Xia Coins."
"And a Level 3 Asma Alloy weapon, a personal gift from me."
When he mentioned the Level 3 Asma Alloy weapon, Li Ziyu's eyebrows subtly twitched.
Cang Yulong noticed this detail and, thinking Li Ziyu had other requests, said with a smile:
"You can choose any style of weapon you like, or if you have a weapon you prefer, you can send me a picture, and I'll have it custom-made for you."
"No, it's just that I find the weapon I'm currently using quite comfortable."
Li Ziyu glanced at the items on the coffee table, feeling a sense of awe.
What a generous gesture.
He knew Guanjing Mountain Villa; it was a famous affluent area in Xujiang City.
All the residents there were high-ranking officials and influential figures.
Although Xujiang City wasn't a major metropolis and property prices weren't sky-high, A detached villa in a location like Guanjing Mountain Villa, nestled by mountains and water, offering peace and quiet, would cost at least over ten million.
And they just gave it to him without hesitation.
Not to mention the Level 3 Asma Alloy weapon.
To purchase weapons of Level 3 or higher, one had to go to major cities like Magic City or Capital City. He hadn't even seen any for sale at the Precious Martial Pavilion.
However, he did know their price, which was also over ten million!
Compared to the property and the weapon, the five million Great Xia Coins, which he felt he would never earn in his lifetime, seemed insignificant.
However, Li Ziyu felt that the Greatsword he was currently using was quite comfortable. It was not only durable but also quite sharp.
He had an increasing sense of familiarity with it the more he used it.
When he used this weapon to fight a Level 2 Fierce Beast back then, it hadn't failed him.
"Oh? May I ask what level the weapon you are currently using is? If you don't need the weapon, I can exchange it for a battle skill for you," Cang Yulong said.
"I don't know the specific level; it's in my room. I'll go get it."
Li Ziyu informed the two, turned, and walked back to his room. He picked up the Long Saber placed by his bedside.
Honestly, he was also quite curious about the weapon's level.
When he bought it, Tang Xuan had said it was an ordinary weapon.
But after using it for so long, Li Ziyu felt this weapon was extraordinary.
Most importantly.
When he first brought this weapon back, the blade was covered in rust.
As he had killed so many fierce beasts, the blade actually looked newer than before, and the rust seemed to have fallen off a bit.
Li Ziyu glanced at the blade and, holding it, went out of the room and handed it to Cang Yulong.
"Governor Cang, this is my saber."
"Hmm... let me take a look."
Cang Yulong took it with one hand and examined it closely in front of his eyes.
Li Ziyu noticed that Cang Yulong's brow involuntarily furrowed slightly upon seeing the blade.
After a moment, Cang Yulong put down the saber, looked up at Li Ziyu with a solemn expression, and said:
"Classmate Li Ziyu, you truly don't need to replace your weapon. This saber of yours is a Level 3 peak weapon!"
"And it's a rare ancient weapon!"
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