After settling his accommodation.
Lu Xuan disguised himself and left Jiangnan Martial University.
His identity had completely changed now, and he would be cultivating in a different way from now on.
"My current identity is still a bit complicated. I must increase my strength as soon as possible, otherwise, once exposed, it won't be a simple matter of bluffing my way through."
Walking on the road, Lu Xuan rubbed his chin and thought, "At that time, I'm afraid countless forces will want to kill me."
With the identity of a Ghost Face Martial Artist, his potential enemies were the Xu Family and the Monster Potion Company.
Once exposed, without the strength of a Martial Dao Grandmaster, he would surely die. After all, both forces had Martial Dao Grandmasters.
He had killed the direct descendants of both families.
It was hard not to face retaliation.
And now he had taken on the identity of a Holy Cult mole.
The identity of a mole absolutely could not be exposed, otherwise, he would not only be hunted by the Holy Cult but also expelled by the Federation.
He would have nowhere to go.
The only identity that could be exposed now was his official Martial Artist "recipient" identity.
Moreover, because of the previous report, he should now have enough positive information on the official side.
At least he wasn't considered a bad person.
"As long as I improve my strength, I won't have any worries about the future."
Lu Xuan pondered, "My biggest reliance right now is future mail, the Bronze Gourd, and psychic power."
Future mail could help him avoid absolute danger.
If he could stay stable, he would definitely achieve something significant, and each piece of mail would contain future intelligence, which was of great help to him.
As for the Bronze Gourd, Lu Xuan hadn't researched it in depth.
What he currently knew was that this thing could devour energy and convert it into spiritual liquid. Whether it had other uses, he hadn't experimented yet.
"I must research the other functions of the Bronze Gourd thoroughly when I have free time."
He set his mind to it.
Lu Xuan's plans for the future became clearer and clearer.
In addition, besides improving his strength, he also needed to quickly earn points on the Virtual Combat Platform, which was a path to power.
Leveling up by fighting monsters in the wilderness;
Earning points on the Virtual Combat Platform to refine Martial Skills;
Reselling Holy Cult information;
With his next steps clarified, Lu Xuan stopped.
Unknowingly, he had arrived at the place he had agreed upon with the broker.
"Hey!"
As soon as Lu Xuan stopped, the broker, who was completely wrapped up, emerged from the dark alley.
"Can you find a better place next time?"
Lu Xuan asked.
Every time it felt like a shady deal.
Private transactions weren't illegal.
The broker reached out and produced a storage ring, "I'm just afraid you'll double-cross me. No business, no harm. Who knows if you have a dozen big guys behind you."
"Besides, if you can contact me, it means the goods you have are definitely not from a legitimate source."
"..."
It made some sense.
Lu Xuan took the storage ring and transferred the Swamp Salamander's corpse into it.
The broker took it back and examined it, his brow furrowing, "Why is there a piece missing?"
"I kept a few pounds."
"Damn it, then I can't pay the original price. I can only give you thirteen million Federal Coins."
"Deal!"
Lu Xuan was currently a sixth-tier Martial Artist.
This was strength cultivated through hard work, and it required no small amount of Monster vitality.
Therefore, he kept a portion of the salamander's flesh and blood for himself.
Awakened Level monsters were a big draw, not for directly increasing one's realm or strength, but for rapidly boosting vitality and enhancing physical durability.
"Anything else to trade?"
the broker asked.
"Do you have any cultivation techniques or Martial Skills?" Lu Xuan asked with a playful smile.
"Get lost!"
The broker's figure slowly disappeared into the shadows.
Ding!
[Recipient, hello! Your Martial Artist account has received a deposit of 13,000,000... Account balance: 39,666,666.66 yuan.]
Perfect!
He had spent quite a bit of the thirty million he earned last time.
This time, he had earned it all back.
"Finally, I can splurge!"
Lu Xuan jumped up and down excitedly.
Without lingering, he turned and left.
Money was meant to be spent lavishly. He planned to transfer ten million to his sister first.
Then, he would use five million to buy a large amount of gold to feed the Bronze Gourd and convert it into spiritual liquid.
Next, he would use ten million to exchange for Martial Skills, and finally, he would continuously take medicine to upgrade.
Jiangnan Martial University.
Lu Ying fed her parents the medicinal liquid.
Her brother had told her it was leftover medicine prescribed by a doctor and that it had cost a lot, so she hadn't bought any other medicinal liquids at school.
However, the medicinal liquid was indeed effective. She had asked a school teacher to examine them, and her parents' bodily functions had initially recovered. They would wake up soon.
Buzz buzz!
Just then, her communicator rang.
Lu Ying answered.
Teacher Duan Ziyan's projection appeared. She said, "Xiao Ying, come quickly!"
In just a few minutes.
Lu Ying appeared at her teacher's residence. As soon as she entered, an indescribable smell assaulted her nostrils, with a hint of fishy stench that made her feel like a finger was poking her throat, making her want to vomit.
"Teacher, what are you cooking?"
Lu Ying covered her nose and mouth.
"Something good!" Duan Ziyan's head peeked out from the kitchen, saying excitedly, "I got you an Awakened Level monster. Its mucus is a rare treasure. Applying it to the skin can promote blood circulation, remove stasis, and beautify the complexion. Swallowing it can even remove impurities from the body..."
"For men, it can strengthen yang energy!"
"Eat... this stuff?!"
Lu Ying couldn't stand the smell, let alone eat it.
If she had to eat it?
She would rather...
"This is Awakened Level monster flesh and blood. Keep it for yourself to eat." Duan Ziyan handed her a storage ring.
"Hehe~ Teacher, you're so kind!"
Lu Ying's eyes lit up as she stared at the storage ring.
Awakened Level monster meat.
It was definitely a great tonic for those in the Martial Artist stage.
The best nourishment for laying a solid foundation for the Martial Path.
"Cultivate well and break through to Tier 3 Martial Artist as soon as possible," Duan Ziyan instructed while applying the sticky, foul-smelling liquid to her own face.
"If you win first place in this city-wide Martial Arts Tournament, it will be the greatest reward for your teacher."
"Don't worry, Teacher, I will definitely work hard!"
With Awakened Level monster flesh and blood.
Lu Ying was confident she could break through to Tier 3 Martial Artist within half a month.
Her talent wasn't weak to begin with.
Even with the harsh conditions at home back then, she could still maintain her vitality at the Martial Artist threshold. If she had enough resources, her cultivation would be like drinking water.
Lu Ying told her teacher she was leaving and took a large basin of salamander slime, planning to drink it while bathing.
Ding!
[Your account 0872 has received 10,000,000 yuan. Account balance: 12,000,000.23 yuan. Memo: Your loving big brother.]
"Wha... what?!"
After Lu Ying saw the message clearly, her brain instantly went into oxygen deprivation. She froze on the spot.
One, ten million?
Was she hallucinating?
After a long moment, she lowered her head and counted the zeros one by one with her finger.
Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands... with each unit she counted, her heart clenched tighter. She counted until she confirmed she hadn't miscounted; it was indeed ten million.
Lu Ying stood there, stunned.
Almost simultaneously, Lu Xuan called.
"Hey, little sis, did you get the money?"
"No... big brother, where did you get so much money?"
"Won the lottery," Lu Xuan grinned, responding vaguely before changing the subject.
"Take this money for your cultivation. Big brother has already moved somewhere else."
"Ah, you don't need to give me so much."
Lu Ying waved her hands repeatedly. "My teacher got me an Awakened Level monster's flesh and blood today. It'll last me a long time for cultivation."
"Still, take it. If our family produces a Qi and Blood Martial Master in the future, we'll be able to do whatever we want in Jinling City,"
Lu Xuan envisioned.
Hearing this, Lu Ying didn't argue further.
Indeed, if she could become a Martial Master, or even a Martial Dao Grandmaster, as soon as possible.
They wouldn't have to live such a difficult life anymore.
Thinking of this, Lu Ying's spirits immediately lifted. She clenched her fist and said, "Big brother, don't worry, I definitely won't disappoint you!"
"Big brother's bragging rights in the future all depend on you!"
Lu Xuan gave her a thumbs-up.
The siblings chatted for a bit, and then Lu Ying thought of something.
"Brother, in half a month, the school will be hosting the city-wide Martial Arts Tournament. I'll be participating, so remember to watch."
"City-wide Martial Arts Tournament?"
Lu Xuan nodded slightly and asked, "Are only freshmen participating, or will senior students be involved too?"
Lu Ying shook her head. "I'm not sure about that. The specific notice hasn't been released yet. Teacher just told me to work hard to break through to Tier 3 Martial Artist and strive for first place then."
"Alright! Big brother believes in you!"
After hanging up the phone.
Lu Xuan opened the Martial Artist Forum to search for news about the city-wide Martial Arts Tournament.
Unfortunately, there was no clear official notice.
"Looks like I'll have to go back and ask Zhang Zhengwen."
With his status as a family member accompanying a student at Jiangnan Martial University, it was quite easy to inquire about such matters.
"Regardless, I still need to ensure my little sister's safety."
As he thought this, Lu Xuan changed his disguise and headed towards Jiangnan Martial University, muttering to himself:
"But should I be protecting my little sister personally?"
"Or should I let her grow on her own?"
"I feel like being tempered alone might be better."
Suddenly, An email with a red exclamation mark popped up in front of him--
[Sender: Lu Xuan]
[Type: Will]
[Recipient: Lu Xuan]
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