After a few seconds, two familiar faces appeared on the light screen.
Father Xu Mother Xu The two of them look good. The background is the living room of Dongjiang Province's hometown, with a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner on the table.
"No difference!" Mother Xu's eyes lit up, with a smile on his face, "Have you eaten yet? Is the school cafeteria still open? Mom tells you, don't treat yourself badly during the Chinese New Year..."
"Mom, I've eaten." Xu Wuyi smiled, "The school has arrangements, don't worry."
Father Xu nodded beside him, with a calm expression, but there was also concern in his eyes. "Is your practice going well? I heard from you Teacher Wang that you have made great progress."
"It's okay, we are proceeding as planned." Xu Wuyi did not elaborate.
My parents are not Martial Artist and have limited understanding of the martial arts practice. Talking too much will make them worry.
"That's good." Father Xu paused and then said, "Everything is fine at home, so you don't have to worry about it. Your cousin got into the top ten of her grade in the final exam this year, and the teacher said she is expected to get admitted to a martial arts university."
Speaking of her cousin, Mother Xu also got excited. "Yes, Xiaoyou has worked hard. She talks about being like her brother every day and getting admitted to the top Wuhan University."
A smile flashed in Xu Wuyi's eyes. His cousin Xu You is the daughter of his second uncle's family. She is five years younger than him. She has just entered the first grade of high school this year and is in the stage of laying the foundation.
From the first year of high school, I will come into contact with <Basic Body Tempering Method>, and my personal talent differences will gradually become apparent.
"Tell her not to work too hard and lay a solid foundation." Xu Wuyi said, "The competition in martial arts universities is fierce, but it is not the only choice."
"I know, I know, your sister knows it well." Mother Xu agreed with a smile, and then rambled on about some trivial matters at home.
Father Xu occasionally interjected a few words, but mostly just listened quietly.
The call lasted twenty minutes.
Finally, Father Xu looked at his son on the screen and said in a deep voice, "Wuyi, dad knows that your path is different from ours. There is nothing my family can do to help you. I just hope you remember that no matter where you go, safety is the most important."
"Yeah." Xu Wuyi nodded, "Dad, Mom, you guys should also take care of yourself."
Communication hung up.
The living room became quiet again.
The virtual fireworks outside the window continued, making the room flicker.
Xu Wuyi sat on the sofa and did not move for a long time.
As long as he is not too busy, he will talk to his parents at least once every month, let alone New Year's Eve.
After becoming Martial Artist, I went home less and less often, and it almost became a fixed ritual.
It's not that I miss home, it's just that the path to martial arts is inherently a lonely one.
The farther you go, the farther away you are from ordinary life.
He slowly exhaled and suppressed the faint sadness in his heart.
Then, he looked at the light screen.
"Anna."
"Here."
"Filter tasks."
"Filter conditions: Restricted to martial artists below level 35; high reward points; short time consumption; no difficulty limit; no geographical limit, but priority is given to Yuntai City and surrounding areas."
"Filtering... please wait."
On the light screen, the task list refreshes quickly.
Star Martial University's mission system is connected to the Federation Martial Artists Association, the military, and major consortiums, covering a wide range of areas.
From regular Star Beast clearance and ruins exploration, to special protection, investigation, and even some gray area commissions, everything is available.
However, the college will conduct preliminary screening to eliminate those tasks that are obviously illegal or too high-risk.
After a few seconds, the filter results will come out.
[Number of eligible tasks: 47]
[Sort by reward points from high to low]
Xu Wuyi looks at the first one.
[Task number: TX-7743]
[Type: clearing up]
[Location: Yuntai City northern suburbs, old industrial area underground drainage system]
[Goal: Eliminate the "Iron-Corroding Rat" group that has recently bred in large numbers. The estimated number is 300-500. The individual energy level is about 20-25, and there are a few mutant individuals]
[Requirements: The recipient must be a martial artist above level 30, good at group combat or range attacks]
[Reward: 400 basic points, additional points will be added based on the actual number of clearances]
[Estimated time: 6-12 hours]
[Risk Rating: Medium]
"Iron-Corroding Rat..."
Xu Wuyi remember this Star Beast.
They are small in size but have sharp teeth that can chew through most metals. They reproduce quickly and once they form a group, they will cause serious damage to underground facilities.
400 basic points, plus additional points, if all can be cleared, the total reward may exceed 800 points.
It doesn't take long either.
But the problem is that this kind of task usually requires teamwork. Although Iron-Corroding Rat is not strong individually, there are many of them, and in a complex underground environment, the efficiency of clearing them alone is too low.
"Next."
[Task number: WJ-2216]
[Type: Guard]
[Location: Yuntai City to "Ashen Wasteland" frontline outpost]
[Objective: Escort a scientific research team to Ashen Wasteland to collect specimens and return safely]
[Requirements: The recipient must be a martial artist of level 33 or above, and those with wilderness survival experience are preferred]
[Reward: 900 fixed points]
[Estimated time: 3-5 days]
[Risk Rating: Medium-High]
Guard mission.
The reward is fixed, but it takes a long time, and Ashen Wasteland is not peaceful recently, and Star Beast has frequent activities.
Xu Wuyi Continue to read below.
[Task number: JS-5589]
[Type: Investigation]
[Location: "Dark Abyss Rift" peripheral area]
[Objective: Detect the cause of the recent abnormal energy fluctuations in the rift and collect relevant data]
[Requirements: The recipient must be a martial artist of level 34 or above, have mental power of 35+, and have strong environmental adaptability]
[Reward: 1200 basic points, additional points based on investigation results (up to 1000 points can be added)]
[Estimated time: 2-4 days]
[Risk Rating: High]
Dark Abyss Rift.
Xu Wuyi pupils shrink.
That is one of the most dangerous areas around Yuntai City. It is said to be connected to an unknown deep Star Realm space, and high-level Star Beasts often appear there.
But the rewards are also generous, the base is 1200, and there are additional rewards.
He continued browsing.
One task after another passed before my eyes.
There are sweepers, guards, reconnaissance, exploration, collection, and even volunteers for some special research projects.
Rewards range from a few hundred to one or two thousand points, and the time required ranges from a few hours to more than ten days.
Xu Wuyi did not make a decision immediately.
He is waiting.
Wait for the most suitable one.
Finally, when he turned to the third page, his eyes stopped.
[Task number: FT-0093]
[Type: crusade]
[Location: Deep in "Putrid Swamp Woodland"]
[Goal: Kill "Rotten Wood Demon" occupying the core area of the forest (estimated energy level 36-37)]
[Requirements: The recipient is recommended to be a martial artist of level 35 or above, and it is recommended to master at least one B-level or above offensive martial skill, with fire or thunder attribute attacks preferred]
[Reward: 1500 fixed points]
[Estimated time: 1-3 days]
[Risk Rating: High]
Rotten Wood Demon.
Xu Wuyi quickly called up relevant information in his mind.
A type of plant, Star Beast, usually lives in dark and humid woodland. It can control vines and release poisonous mist. It has strong vitality and its weakness is that it is afraid of fire.