Third-Tier Garrison Envoy

A fierce gust of wind rushed at him. Lin Yu's pupils contracted, and he forcibly held back the urge to strike.

Old Li, who had been sitting in his chair, vanished in a blur too fast for the naked eye and appeared before Lin Yu in a flash.

Old Li sized Lin Yu up and down, the shock in his eyes growing stronger and stronger.

"What's your name?"

"Hello, Old Li. My name is Lin Yu, a senior at Banyan City No. 1 High School!"

"A senior? So you really did just awaken!"

Old Li recalled that the Awakening Ritual had taken place just a few days ago, but he was retired now and had not paid attention to it.

"Little Li, head back first. Leave the rest to me!"

"Alright, Old Li. I'll be going, then!"

Without another word, Little Li nodded to the others, opened the door, and left. Clearly, Old Li did not want him knowing certain things.

Once Little Li had left, Old Li immediately asked impatiently.

"Girl, what's going on here? It's only been two days since the Awakening Ritual. How is he already at the peak of the third tier? Even pills couldn't make someone advance that fast, could they?"

Ji Xuejun gestured to Lin Yu. Understanding her meaning, Lin Yu shrugged, indicating that she could tell him whatever she wanted. Everyone present at the time already knew, so one more person made no difference.

"Old Li, this is what happened..."

"Dual SSS-grade talent? Naturally awakened?"

After hearing Ji Xuejun's explanation, Old Li looked as though he had just heard some incomprehensible heavenly scripture. He had merely ignored things for a few days, not decades. How had something this absurd happened already?

"Mhm!"

With Lin Yu's confirmation, Old Li's expression became complicated. He had originally thought Ji Xuejun was the most gifted young person he had ever encountered, yet now an even greater monster had appeared. Young people these days were truly remarkable, Old Li sighed inwardly.

"Kid, interested in learning a few moves from this old man?"

"Huh?"

Lin Yu froze. What was going on? Wasn't I just here to get my Garrison Envoy certification?

"Old Li is the most famous martial arts master in our Dragon Glory Special District. He is proficient in the martial arts of every school. Even my halberd techniques have received his guidance," Ji Xuejun explained when she saw Lin Yu's confusion.

"I wouldn't call myself a master. I merely know a little."

"Old Li, stop being modest. Even the Sword Emperor and Blade Emperor once received your guidance. If you merely know a little, then there are no martial arts masters left in the Dragon Glory Special District!"

"Haha... that mouth of yours, Little Jun!"

Old Li shook his head with a bitter smile.

"Then I'd be honored to accept. But the college entrance exams are coming up soon. As for the time..."

"That's true. Hmm! How about this? I'll speak to that kid Murong. You can attend classes in the morning and come here in the afternoon?"

Old Li considered it before making a suggestion.

"Alright! I'll do as you say!"

"Hahaha... good, good, good!!"

Old Li laughed happily. He had not expected to take in such an excellent prospect.

"Old Li..."

"Why are you still calling him Old Li? Call him Teacher!" Ji Xuejun reminded him from the side.

"Teacher!"

Lin Yu instantly came to his senses. Since he was going to learn from the man, he naturally had to call him Teacher, so he promptly changed how he addressed him.

"Good!!"

That single "Teacher" made Old Li beam with joy.

"Teacher, then about my certification..."

"Wait a moment. I'll take care of it for you directly. It'll be quick!"

After saying that, Old Li turned and walked to his desk. He took out a stack of cards made from some unknown material, then pulled one out and handed it to Lin Yu.

"Here, drip your blood onto this card. From now on, this will be your Garrison Envoy identity card!"

Lin Yu obediently accepted the card. He then used a small knife to make a tiny cut on his finger and dripped blood onto it. The blood was instantly absorbed by the card.

"This identity card is now bound to you. All you need to do is channel spiritual power into it. Give it a try."

Following Old Li's instructions, Lin Yu infused spiritual power into the card. A line of information appeared on its surface: Lin Yu: Third-Tier Garrison Envoy.

"Only you can use this identity card. When your rank rises in the future, just go to the Rank Certification Center and have it updated."

"Alright, thank you, Teacher!"

Lin Yu put away his identity card with satisfaction. His goal had been achieved. Now he could openly enter secret realms to farm magical beasts.

"Teacher, I might not be able to come here for the next two days."

"What's wrong? Did something happen? Is there anything I can help with? This old man still has a bit of influence!"

Old Li paused and looked at Lin Yu in confusion.

"Old man, let me explain this one! It's like this..."

Ji Xuejun had already guessed what Lin Yu wanted to say when he spoke up, so she gave Old Li a brief overview of the secret realm situation and explained that Lin Yu would be accompanying them into the secret realm for the investigation.

"Alright, this matter is indeed important. Little Jun, if you need my help, just tell me. These old bones of mine have been idle long enough to rust. It's about time they got moving now and then!"

"Alright! If the situation becomes serious, we may really need you to step in, Old Man."

"Fine, I'll be ready to receive orders at any time! Hahaha..."

"Old Man, don't joke around like that. I wouldn't dare order you about!"

"Haha... alright, this old man won't keep bothering you two. Your business is more important. Little Yu, come over after you've settled things, but don't overextend yourself. If there's anything you can't handle, leave it to Sister Xuejun. When your Sister Xuejun fights, she's never been afraid of anyone!"

"Old Man... what nonsense are you saying!"

Ji Xuejun's little face flushed red as she protested in embarrassment.

"Haha... I'm not wrong, am I? Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. You two go on. I'll get back to listening to my music!"

"Alright, Old Man. We'll be going first. I'll come visit you again when I have time."

Old Li smiled and waved at the two of them. Then he put on his headphones and went back to swaying his head as he immersed himself in the music.

After Ji Xuejun and Lin Yu left, Lin Yu finally had the chance to ask about Old Li's identity. To be honest, he did not even know Old Li's name and had somehow become his student just like that.

"Old Li's name is Li Er. Not only is he a martial arts master, he was also the former chief of the Banyan City Garrison Office. He's retired now, but he couldn't stand being idle, so he took on a nominal post at the Rank Certification Center."

"And don't underestimate Old Li just because he's a martial arts master. In the Dragon Glory Special District, who knew how many people wanted to become his disciple, but Old Li turned every one of them down!"

"This time, Old Li actually took the initiative to accept you as a student. Looks like your talent as a little monster really moved him!"

"You probably don't have much of a concept of what I'm telling you right now. Just know that Old Li is someone who carries weight throughout the entire Federation. Once you encounter more things in the future, you'll understand how much influence he has!"

After hearing Ji Xuejun's introduction, Lin Yu fell into thought. It seemed that his bargain-bin teacher had quite an extraordinary identity. Otherwise, Ji Xuejun would not hold him in such high regard.

"Sister Xuejun, it seems you and Old Li are quite close. So are you also Old Li's student?"

"That's right! Originally, I was Teacher's last student, but now there's you too. So I'm your senior sister now! Come on, call me Senior Sister!"

Ji Xuejun looked at Lin Yu with a sweet smile. Her delicate little face was fair with a rosy glow, as flawless as jade and irresistibly charming.

What a vixen! No wonder she's the dream girl of countless young men in Banyan City. That face... damn...

Lin Yu sighed inwardly.

"Senior Sister..."