Elite training camp? No thanks!

At the dining table, Chu Tianxiong suddenly spoke up: "Eldest, the supervisor from the Extreme Martial Arts Gym called me last night. He said he wants you to go to the Elite Training Camp. What do you think?"

"Last night?" Chu He's chopsticks paused for a moment.

Before he tried the effects of the Red Blood Wine last night, he had told his parents, so they hadn't come to disturb him until early this morning.

As for the Elite Training Camp... Chu He naturally chose not to go.

While taking a shower in the early hours of the morning, he had already finalized his next plan.

Head out into the wilderness to search for brewing materials.

If he could buy what he wanted at the Elite Training Camp, Chu He wouldn't want to take such risks. Unfortunately, humanity had been cooped up in the Base Cities for too long and knew very little about the wilderness.

As for the idea of growing stronger in the Elite Training Camp first before heading to the Wilderness Zone, it only crossed Chu He's mind for a split second before he tossed it to the back of his mind.

Just kidding, could the growth speed in that Elite Training Camp even compare to brewing wine?

Beside him, upon learning that Chu He was going into the Wilderness Zone again, the look of worry on Xu Qingqing's face grew deeper. He had only been back for a few days, and now he was heading into the Wilderness Zone again...

Chu Tianxiong, however, just nodded silently and said: "Alright then. When he comes over in a while, I'll just tell him. You don't need to show yourself in front of him."

"No need, why should I hide?" Chu He waved his hand. "Besides, even if I can hide today, I can't hide forever. I might as well just meet him directly."

After finishing breakfast, Chu He returned to the Martial Arts Hall to start preparing for his upcoming trip to the wilderness.

The priority, naturally, was to familiarize himself with his strength. His Spiritual Force was fine.

Back when he was an Intermediate Warrior, thanks to the enhancement from the White Jade Wine Pot, his Spiritual Force had nearly jumped three ranks, just barely reaching the level of an Intermediate War General.

And now, as an Advanced Warrior with strength approaching that of a Junior War General, his Spiritual Force had broken through the Intermediate War General level, reaching the threshold of an Advanced War General.

He was halfway through a set of blade techniques when Zhao Changkong, the supervisor of the Extreme Martial Arts Gym in the Northeast Base City, arrived.

On his way downstairs, Chu He happened to see Zhao Changkong, dressed in a Tang Suit, pouring himself a cup of tea and drinking it.

Whether it was the Extreme Martial Arts Gym or the Thunder Dojo, they had always received this kind of treatment at the Chu Family.

"Supervisor Zhao, I've discussed it with my eldest, and we won't be going to that Elite Training Camp," Chu Tianxiong said calmly, his face showing no emotion.

"Old Chu! Don't be so impulsive!" Zhao Changkong slammed his teacup onto the table. "This is a major matter concerning the child's future growth. What is the point of you always dwelling on those past events?"

Zhao Changkong was anxious.

For the past two years, the operational funds requested by the Jiangnan Base City had been more generous than theirs, and more generous than any of the other five major Base Cities.

Why?

Wasn't it just because they had a Luo Feng over in Jiangnan?

Now, a Spirit Reader has emerged in Northeast Base City. Judging by what that kid said, his physical strength is that of an Intermediate Warrior, yet his Spiritual Force has actually reached the level of an Intermediate War General.

With this kind of talent, even if he doesn't compare to that freak Luo Feng, it would at least allow their Northeast Base City Extreme Martial Arts Gym to request a bit more funding the next time they apply to headquarters.

Zhao Changkong didn't have high demands; he just wanted more funding than the other four base cities.

Thinking this, Zhao Changkong continued to persuade him, "Besides, our Extreme Martial Arts Gym didn't want that incident to happen back then either. It wasn't our fault."

"I know." Chu Tianxiong sank back into the sofa. "If I were really blaming you, I would have come to take revenge on you long ago."

"Then what is this about?" A look of confusion appeared on Zhao Changkong's face.

For so many years, Old Chu had never once visited the Extreme Martial Arts Gym, and he had even gone out of his way to avoid any entanglement with the two great martial arts halls.

As for the Extreme Martial Arts Gym, Zhao Changkong had always felt a sense of guilt, so he hadn't felt comfortable reaching out to Old Chu's family either.

This was the first time he had ever heard that this was how Old Chu felt.

However, if he didn't hold a grudge against them, then why?

This was the Elite Training Camp, after all!

In Zhao Changkong's mind, this had to be Chu Tianxiong's own decision. What child would ever turn this down?

Before Chu Tianxiong could speak, Chu He walked down and sat on the living room sofa. He spoke up, "Uncle Zhao, don't ask my old man. This was my decision."

"The Elite Training Camp conflicts with my plans, so I've decided not to go."

"Conflicts?" Zhao Changkong looked at Chu He, his confusion deepening. "This is the Elite Training Camp! It's also known as the War God Training Camp. Kid, you don't actually know what that means, do you?"

"Of course I do. Generally, only War Gods graduate from that War God Training Camp," Chu He said with a light laugh. "However, I'm not boasting, but my plan is to break through and become a War God within a year."

"A year?"

Upon hearing this, a look of disdain immediately flashed in Zhao Changkong's eyes, and he shot a glance at Chu Tianxiong.

The kid doesn't know any better, and you're not going to keep him in check?

However, this was exactly Chu He's intention in saying it this way.

As long as he left the other party with the impression that he was an unreliable braggart, he doubted Zhao Changkong would think about recruiting him again until the day he truly broke through to become a War God.

"Of course, one year." Chu He had no intention of explaining further. Instead, he asked in return, "Uncle Zhao, I'm curious, where did you hear the news about me?"

"Oh, that. Chu Yunpeng from the Jackal Squad has been spending money lavishly with his girlfriend these past two days."

"It's obvious to anyone that he's struck it rich."

"As it happens, I'm somewhat related to that girl, so I just asked and found out."

"Did Chu Yunpeng tell you that himself?" Chu He frowned, his opinion of Chu Yunpeng plummeting instantly.

Back when they killed the Frost Shadow Deer, everyone had agreed not to speak of it to outsiders.

Seeing Chu He's displeased expression, Zhao Changkong's mind shifted, and he immediately understood what Chu He was thinking.

However, he didn't have the slightest bit of affection for this boastful Chu He. Bringing someone like this into the Elite Training Camp would likely neither help with the funding applications for Northeast Base City nor earn him any gratitude.

Therefore, he simply explained in a detached tone, "Of course not. I heard it from that kid's girlfriend."

After saying this, Zhao Changkong looked at Chu Tianxiong and said, "Alright then, Old Chu. Since your boy has his own plans, I won't play the villain here for nothing."

"But, when you have the time, you really should discipline him. A War God isn't something that can be achieved so easily!"

Chu He paid no mind to Chu Tianxiong seeing Zhao Changkong out. He went straight to his bedroom and dialed Chu Yunpeng's number.

"Brother Chu, did you tell your girlfriend about us killing the Frost Shadow Deer?"