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"Jiang Li, let me introduce myself first."

At this moment, the War God-level expert sitting beside Zhuge Tao suddenly spoke: "My name is Lei Meng, one of the inspectors of the Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall."

As soon as these words were spoken, the two young men accompanying the Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall supervisor shot to their feet and hastily bowed to Lei Meng: "Greetings, Inspector Lei!"

A War God was formidable and held high status, but being a War God only represented a martial artist's strength.

An inspector, however, was not only a War God by necessity but also a high-ranking figure within the martial arts hall, backed by a host of other War Gods. Their power and position far surpassed what a mere War God could compare to.

Could the inspector have come specifically for this Jiang Li?

At that moment.

This thought sprouted in the minds of everyone present.

"Greetings."

Jiang Li cupped his hands in a salute, neither servile nor arrogant: "Inspector Lei!"

"Zhuge, you should be able to see his strength as well. Since he took the assessment at your Limit Guild Hall, I won't bully the weak. You set the terms first!"

Lei Meng smiled and nodded at Jiang Li, then turned his gaze to Zhuge Tao as he spoke.

These words left others puzzled, and even Wu Tong was somewhat confused.

But Jiang Li understood—they had likely seen through his strength, which had reached the Elementary Warrior General Level. He just wasn't sure if they had probed into his soul.

"Then I'll thank Inspector Lei in advance!"

Zhuge Tao's gaze fell on Jiang Li, and he said solemnly: "Jiang Li, are you willing to join the Limit Martial Arts Hall right now? Wu Tong should have already explained the terms to you..."

"However, you and Luo Feng are both rare talents..."

"On top of the original offer, you can choose any movement technique, guiding technique, or secret manual. As long as it doesn't exceed one hundred million, I'll cover the cost."

"One hundred million?"

Hearing that unit, the two young men who had been recruited early into the Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall couldn't help but gasp sharply.

"Brother Jiang..."

Luo Feng muttered softly, as if hoping Jiang Li would join the Limit Martial Arts Hall.

"Zhuge, is that all?"

Before Jiang Li could answer, Lei Meng chuckled and said: "Then I won't hold back."

Zhuge Tao: "..."

"Jiang Li, join the Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall. Movement technique, guiding technique, secret manual—within ten billion, I'll cover it."

Lei Meng spoke with bold generosity, laying out an irresistible offer: "Additionally, if you encounter any problems in your training, you can consult me anytime. And I promise you, the hall master will personally guide you at least three times a year!"

"What!!!"

Everyone felt as if struck by lightning, stunned on the spot.

Even Zhuge Tao jolted upright, his eyes wide as brass bells as he stared at Lei Meng.

The ten billion or hundred billion—that was all superficial.

What truly horrified them was the hall master's guidance!

The guidance of the world's second-ranked Thunder God?

That condition... was a bit too much!

"Inspector Lei, don't make empty promises!"

Though shocked inside, Zhuge Tao couldn't believe that the lofty hall master would personally guide a Warrior General-level martial artist. He himself was an Advanced Warrior General and could barely get a glimpse of 'Hong,' let alone receive guidance.

"Jiang Li, if I make a promise, I won't break it!"

Lei Meng ignored Zhuge Tao. He wouldn't dare say such things about other geniuses, but with that certain existence involved, this was a done deal.

"Apologies, Inspector Lei!"

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Jiang Li smiled calmly and said: "I've promised Ling Ling that I'd join the Limit Martial Arts Hall!"

"What?"

Zhuge Tao and the others were all taken aback.

Lei Meng, though refused, wasn't annoyed. Instead, he laughed: "Listening to your wife is a good thing. Fine, here's my contact info. If you run into any trouble you can't solve, feel free to reach out anytime."

With that, Lei Meng handed a set of numbers to Jiang Li.

Lei Meng's entire display left everyone present utterly bewildered.

Just who was this Jiang Li?

Not only did he reject the Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall's tempting offer, but Lei Meng, an inspector of high standing, kept showing him goodwill?

You don't even share the surname Lei, do you?

"It couldn't be that you're Lei Meng's relative, could it?"

After saving the number, Jiang Li gave Lei Meng a slight nod. Both of them understood Ling Ling's identity without needing to say it out loud.

Moreover.

Jiang Li knew clearly in his heart that with his strength advancing so rapidly, meeting the Thunder God was only a matter of time. As for guidance...

Not to mention his wife's connection to the Thunder God, at this rate of cultivation, there wouldn't be much time left for the Thunder God to offer pointers.

"Inspector Lei, my apologies then."

Zhuge Tao smiled awkwardly. He knew full well it wasn't his conditions that had attracted Jiang Li: "Wu Tong, go draft a contract. Add a clause per the martial arts hall's rules—Jiang Li can choose any movement technique, Guiding Technique, or secret manual, with a price cap of five billion, and I'll cover it!"

"Five billion?!"

Compared to the conditions Zhuge Tao had just offered, that was a full two and a half times more.

"Jiang Li thanks Manager Zhuge, and thanks Inspector Lei!"

For their goodwill, Jiang Li accepted gladly.

"Haha, small change, small change!"

Zhuge Tao threw his head back with a laugh, glanced at Lei Meng, and said: "Inspector Lei and I both think highly of you. Don't worry about this little money. And Luo Feng, the same goes for you—once you reach Warrior General Level, you'll get even more resources!"

"Warrior General Level?!"

"You mean..."

Luo Feng was startled, his gaze shifting to Jiang Li: "Brother Jiang, you, you're already at Warrior General Level?"

"What?!"

Wu Tong and the others from Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall were also dumbfounded, staring at Jiang Li in disbelief!

What was going on?

A Warrior General Level expert coming for a martial artist assessment?

Playing games?

Especially Wu Tong—his mind could barely keep up.

How long had it been since the pre-martial artist assessment?

And Jiang Li was already at Warrior General Level?

But then, thinking it over, it made sense. Without such rapid progress, how could an esteemed Inspector personally come to recruit him?

"Oh, right, Brother Wang, isn't that young recruit of yours supposed to compare points with our Limit Martial Arts Hall's newcomer?"

The "Brother Wang" Zhuge Tao referred to was the manager of Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall.

!!!

Hearing this, the three of them instantly stiffened.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing the rigid expressions of the three from Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall, Zhuge Tao laughed heartily, not caring at all about Lei Meng's reaction.

In truth.

To outsiders, the two martial arts halls seemed like rivals, but at the higher levels, their relationships were actually quite good.

"You youngsters, keep working hard!"

"I'm off."

Lei Meng didn't mind. His figure flickered, and he vanished in a blur, flying away from the second-floor balcony.

Then, Wu Tong had someone draft the contract and handed it to Jiang Li: "Jiang Li, sign here, here, and here, and that's it."

Jiang Li took the contract. The terms were very clear, with no complicated jargon, and he signed it right away.

"Jiang Li, welcome to the Limit Martial Arts Hall family!"

Zhuge Tao extended his hand to Jiang Li with a full smile: "After the practical assessment, your martial artist privileges will be activated. You can then browse the martial arts hall's internal network to purchase what you need, and the starting funds will be transferred to your martial artist account."

"Good!"

Jiang Li reached out and shook Zhuge Tao's hand.

(Chapter End)

Chapter 13: Monster Town, Jiang Li Is a Psychic?

"Brother Wang, I'm off!"

After the contract was signed, Zhuge Tao tactfully refrained from asking Jiang Li any questions.

Anything involving an Inspector wasn't necessarily something he could pry into.

The burly Brother Wang glanced at the two young people beside him, gave a brief instruction, and left with Zhuge Tao.