A Grandmaster Arrives, What a Surprise!

The next day, the atmosphere in front of the Jiang City Martial Arts Association branch building was solemn.

Chen Kefa suppressed a trace of fatigue and impatience between his brows, straightened his Special Investigation Team uniform, and waited for the expert sent by the headquarters.

He felt quite helpless about this temporary "escort" mission.

Yet, both the Special Investigation Team and the Martial Arts Association were departments directly under the East Continent Alliance.

He couldn't refuse this job!

Just then, a black sedan with an unremarkable exterior but a highly unique license plate slid silently to the entrance.

The door opened, and an elderly man stepped out slowly.

The visitor's hair and beard were all silver, groomed with meticulous care.

His face was gaunt, yet his spirit was incredibly vigorous.

He wore a dark Zhongshan suit made of exquisite material, which sat on his thin, tall frame, making him stand as straight as a pine.

Every step he took was unhurried, yet it seemed to carry an invisible rhythm that caused the noisy air around him to fall silent.

Chen Kefa's gaze sharpened.

The moment he saw the old man's face, the perfunctory attitude and impatience in his heart were instantly washed away by a tidal wave of shock.

Astonishment quickly transformed into heartfelt respect.

It's actually him!

Almost instinctively, he straightened his back, pressed his right hand into a palm against his left chest, and performed the highest-ranking martial artist salute.

"Captain of the Jiang City Special Investigation Team, Professional Fifth-Dan Martial Artist Chen Kefa, pays respects to Grandmaster Wang!"

The person before him was no mere expert!

This was the titan who shook the East Continent, hailed as one of the "Founding Fathers of National Martial Arts"—Grandmaster Wang Anguo!

His creation of the Fourth Set of National Health Exercises alone had laid the martial arts foundation for countless children, benefiting hundreds of millions of people.

Although Chen Kefa hadn't practiced the fourth set when he was a child, he still held a deep, heartfelt admiration for Wang Anguo!

This was a true living legend!

Grandmaster Wang Anguo's gaze was gentle; he seemed to see through Chen Kefa's earlier emotions at a glance, but he did not point them out, merely smiling kindly.

The smile was peaceful, yet his voice carried a power that put one at ease.

"Captain Chen, no need for such formalities. Jiang City has not been peaceful lately; my arrival here is an intrusion on your time."

"Grandmaster, you are too kind! It is our honor to have you visit Jiang City in person!" Chen Kefa said hurriedly, his posture extremely humble.

Grandmaster Wang chuckled, giving him a meaningful look.

"While laboring over paperwork is important, keeping your head buried will cause you to miss the road ahead."

"On this trip today, just watch; perhaps... there will be a surprise?"

A surprise?

Chen Kefa's heart stirred.

If anyone else had said this, he would have let it go in one ear and out the other.

But coming from Grandmaster Wang, the weight of those words was entirely different.

His greatest hope right now was to find a way to break the deadlock of the Spirit Race invasion!

He immediately stepped aside respectfully and gestured, "Grandmaster, please, this way."

The group entered the association building and headed straight for the high-tech Comprehensive Testing Hall.

The place was bustling with people.

To Chen Kefa's surprise, he spotted an acquaintance in the crowd.

"Dad? Why are you here?"

He looked at his father-in-law, Du Chun, who was talking to a young man, and felt somewhat dazed.

When Du Chun saw his son-in-law, and then the extraordinary Wang Anguo standing before him, a flash of realization and unconcealable pride crossed his eyes.

He first bowed respectfully to Grandmaster Wang before greeting Chen Kefa.

"Grandmaster Wang, I truly didn't expect you to be the representative from the association!"

"Jian'er! Quickly, pay your respects to Grandmaster Wang!" Du Chun said, introducing him to Wang Jian.

Grandmaster Wang?

The one who developed the Fourth Set of National Health Exercises?

The man himself was here?

"This disciple pays respects to Grandmaster Wang!"

Wang Jian was surprised, but he reacted quickly, mimicking his teacher's posture to perform a salute.

Du Chun looked at Wang Anguo, filled with a multitude of emotions.

Back in the day, he and Wang Anguo could be considered martial artists of the same era.

As time passed and things changed, Wang Anguo had already become a legend, ascending to the rank of Grandmaster.

As for himself, he was lucky enough just to have avoided falling from his current realm.

Du Chun couldn't help but fantasize: if he hadn't suffered that grave injury back then, would he have had even a sliver of a chance to climb to that realm?

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Chen Kefa's mind raced. His gaze fell upon the youth beside his father-in-law, and he understood something in an instant, his heart surging with waves of shock.

Could it be that Grandmaster Wang had personally come to Jiang City just for the set of health exercises this kid had improved?

Was this matter... really that significant?

Wang Anguo watched Wang Jian, showing not the slightest bit of airs:

"Young friend, there is no need for such formality. Come to think of it, you and I share the same surname."

"Before I set off, the person in charge of the higher-level association was even puzzled, asking if all the Wangs were obsessed with these health exercises."

Those around them wanted to laugh upon hearing this, but out of respect for Wang Anguo, they had to hold it in.

Seeing that no one understood his humor, Wang Anguo sighed slightly and immediately suggested they begin the test.

The group moved to the venue reserved for martial artists.

The test began quickly.

Wang Jian stood in the center of the arena, holding his breath and focusing his mind, meticulously demonstrating his improved movements in their entirety.

Grandmaster Wang and the experts accompanying him watched without blinking.

The expressions on their faces shifted from initial scrutiny to slow surprise.

And later, to an almost unconcealable shock and excitement!

The demonstration ended, and the entire room fell silent.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Grandmaster Wang was the first to applaud:

"Good lad! You have truly given me a massive surprise!"

"The idea is genuinely excellent."

The accompanying experts also nodded repeatedly:

"This improvement of yours seems to only add a few subtle movements and adjust the breathing frequency based on the original... but it perfectly aligns with the skeletal development patterns of children under six years old!"

The accompanying expert's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"I have made a rough calculation; if your version is promoted nationwide, the golden age for our human race's children to undergo Foundation Establishment could be advanced by at least one to two years!"

"One to two years?!"

Chen Kefa stood to the side, and upon hearing this number, his brain buzzed!

As the captain of the Special Investigation Team, he knew better than anyone what it meant for the future of the entire human race to forge one's foundation one to two years earlier!

It meant a shorter growth cycle and a higher rate of geniuses emerging!

He looked at the youth, who still appeared somewhat shy, and his gaze changed completely.

This kid...

He was actually a genius capable of changing the nation's destiny!

The evaluation concluded, and Grandmaster Wang made the decision on the spot to record Wang Jian's version with the highest specifications and report it to the alliance headquarters immediately.

Just then, Du Chun, who had been smiling silently, stepped forward and spoke respectfully to Grandmaster Wang.

"Grandmaster Wang, this set of health exercises is merely an appetizer my disciple is offering to the association."

"He has something even more important to report to the association and to the human race."

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding experts were stunned.

Something even more important than improving the National Health Exercises?

What a joke!

Under the suspicious and uncertain gazes of everyone, Wang Jian took a deep breath, solemnly took out a hand-written booklet wrapped in kraft paper from his bosom, and presented it with both hands.

"Grandmaster Wang, esteemed seniors."

"The night before last, this disciple was attacked by the Spirit Race and was fortunate enough to be saved by a rogue cultivator who sacrificed his life."

"Before passing away, the senior entrusted his life's work to me."

"This is a... method for cultivating spiritual power, titled Mystic Meditation Method."

The youth's voice was clear and firm, echoing through the deathly silent hall.

"This disciple dares not keep it for himself and is willing to offer this method to the alliance and to the human race, free of charge!"

The entire hall was so quiet that the fall of a needle could be heard.

Chen Kefa's eyes widened, fixed intently on the booklet in Wang Jian's hand.

His heart felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible giant hand, pounding frantically!

Mental... martial arts?!

He suddenly recalled the bloodshot eyes and suppressed sobs of his team members in the conference room.

He thought of his comrade, Yu Lei.

He thought of the five hundred lives that had vanished silently in Willow Shade Lane!

He thought even more of the words Grandmaster Wang had spoken just moments ago—

"On this trip today, just watch; perhaps... there will be a surprise?"

This...

Is this the surprise you spoke of?!