Liu Weiran's Feelings, Great Wind Squad

Just as he reached the entrance to the Martial Arts School, he saw Liu Weiran walk in carrying a huge stack of takeout containers.

Seeing her, Lu Lin couldn't help teasing her. "Miss, are you moonlighting as a delivery boy now? You've got so many containers there, even a pig couldn't finish them all."

Liu Weiran shot Lu Lin an annoyed glance, greeted Ren Tian first, then said, "A pig couldn't finish them, but you definitely can."

"I ordered lunch for you. What, are you just going to stand here and laugh? Help me carry some, will you? You have no chivalry at all."

"Huh? For me?"

Lu Lin's mouth fell open. He stared at Liu Weiran in disbelief. Was this really the same young lady as before? Had some powerful big shot possessed her?

"Why are you standing there with your mouth hanging open? Hurry up and take them."

At Liu Weiran's urging, Lu Lin awkwardly took the containers. He glanced at Ren Tian, who immediately understood.

"All right, Lu Lin, you don't need to walk me out. I'll come find you again later. Go eat with Liu Weiran."

With that, Ren Tian strode off, cool as could be.

Hey, wait! I wanted you to help me turn her down, and instead you just left me here and ran off by yourself, Brother Ren. Weren't we supposed to be brothers who'd live and die together?

There was nothing Lu Lin could do but carry the several big bags of takeout into the training room. He lined the containers up on the table, and only then realized Liu Weiran had ordered food from Full Moon Tower.

Full Moon Tower was a decent restaurant in Dongshan City, with relatively affordable prices. A meal there cost no more than 10,000 yuan, making it a top choice for Martial Artists dining together.

More importantly, Full Moon Tower had a dedicated team of Martial Artists supplying it with Monster Beast meat every day. That was one reason for the restaurant's excellent reputation.

"Miss, how'd you get so rich? You ordered lunch from Full Moon Tower! This much food must cost nearly a month's worth of my salary."

"Just eat. Why do you care so much?"

Liu Weiran helped open the containers. She didn't wait for Lu Lin; whenever she spotted something tasty, she grabbed it and ate, without the slightest concern for appearing ladylike.

Seeing that, Lu Lin dropped all pretense too. He held his rice in one hand, and with the other, nearly used a move from Sky Breaking Thirteen Slashes to snatch up the dishes.

Liu Weiran was a Martial Artist too, so she needed plenty of food. Besides, they were all people of the martial world; there was no need to be so particular.

The two of them polished off every last bite in no time.

After the meal, Lu Lin gathered up the containers and other trash, while Liu Weiran helped him. Suddenly, as if asking casually, she said, "Lu Lin, is something going on between you and Brother Ren? Is he coming back to see you this afternoon?"

"Nothing much. Brother Ren invited me to join his Martial Artist squad. I'm heading out of the city on a mission in three days. When he comes back, he's taking me to the Free Martial Artist Association to register and sign with the squad."

Lu Lin answered nonchalantly. He'd have to tell Hall Master Liu and Qinglong sooner or later, so there was no harm in letting Liu Weiran know early.

Liu Weiran, who was gathering the trash, shivered involuntarily but said nothing.

Only after Lu Lin had settled onto the sofa in the training room did Liu Weiran say, "Lu Lin, let me take you to the Free Martial Artist Association later."

"I probably don't need that. Brother Ren has a car too."

Only then did Lu Lin sense that Liu Weiran seemed a little down. He smiled and teased her, "What's wrong, Miss? Don't tell me you can't bear to see me go."

"..."

Liu Weiran didn't answer.

For a moment, the two of them sat in silence.

Not long after, Ren Tian pushed open the door and came in. "Lu Lin, let's go."

"Sure, Brother Ren. But could we take Miss along to see the place? She just said she's never been to the Free Martial Artist Association."

Ren Tian shot Liu Weiran a curious glance. Liu Weiran, Hall Master Liu's daughter, had never been to the Free Martial Artist Association?

Lu Lin, that was one heck of a joke.

"Sure, let's go together."

"Good thing my car is big enough. We could fit a few more people in there."

The three of them left the Martial Arts School, and it was Lu Lin's first time seeing Ren Tian's ride.

What a sight.

What a beast.

It was a huge off-road pickup, two meters tall, painted military green, with a sturdy ram on the front.

To climb in, they had to step on the running board before they could open the door.

"Cool!"

Lu Lin's eyes sparkled.

There wasn't a man alive who could resist the allure of a beast like this.

The lines, the shape, the attitude... it was every boy's ultimate dream car.

"Haha, you bet. This is your Brother Ren's favorite ride, the Tiger off-road pickup. It cost twenty million yuan."

Seeing how much Lu Lin liked his truck, Ren Tian was delighted.

If they hadn't had things to do, he would have loved to tell Lu Lin all about its performance.

"Get in!"

At Liu Weiran's urging, the three of them climbed in and drove to the Free Martial Artist Association.

Unlike the official Martial Arts Association, the Free Martial Artist Association was a relatively loose, independent organization for Martial Artists. You could think of it as a massive service hub where Martial Artists took on missions, earned rewards, heard rumors, and gathered information.

In addition, when the Free Martial Artist Association distributed missions, it took a fixed commission to cover its operating costs. After all, nobody worked for free.

Registering as a Freelance Martial Artist was simple: all you had to do was present your Martial Artist ID.

However, when it came time to sign with the Dragon Saber Squad, Ren Tian advised Lu Lin to hire a professional lawyer through the association. It was a way to protect himself and his family.

The Dragon Saber Squad wouldn't sell out a teammate or set one up in a contract, but Lu Lin needed to stay mindful all the same. It was better to expect the worst and hope for the best; trust didn't mean giving someone your unconditional faith.

Lu Lin took the advice to heart. He spent a thousand yuan to hire a licensed lawyer registered with the association to review the contract. Once it checked out, he signed his name.

From that day on, he was a true member of the Dragon Saber Squad. It all felt like a dream to Lu Lin.

Just a few days ago, he'd been a student who'd failed the Martial Arts Examination, with a future as bleak as could be. Now, in the blink of an eye, he was a contracted member of the Dragon Saber Squad and a Martial Artist receiving special training at Liu's Martial Arts School.

Sure enough, in this world of Spiritual Energy Resurgence, where strength reigned supreme, a Martial Artist's power was the foundation of survival.

As they were leaving the Free Martial Artist Association, several fierce-looking Martial Artists suddenly walked in.

Ren Tian's expression changed. He grabbed Lu Lin by the arm and whispered, "Wait a moment."

Lu Lin didn't understand. Ren Tian pulled him over, positioning him so that he blocked the newcomers' view of Ren Tian.

"Brother Ren, what is it?"

"It's nothing. Those guys are from the Great Wind Squad. They've got a bit of a grudge against our Dragon Saber Squad. You just joined us, so don't let them spot you and come after you."