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If Liu Shan remembered correctly.

Before Su Bei left last night, he still hadn't chosen a fist martial skill, had he?

And then?

His fist technique had reached the Greater Achievement Realm?

Hehe, ordinary talent, then Greater Achievement Realm overnight? Hehe.

Thinking of Su Bei's expression last night, which hadn't seemed fake at all, Liu Shan realized he had placed his trust in the wrong person after all!

How was this any different from killing him?!

"Um..."

Su Bei spoke earnestly. "This time really was an accident. A fortunate coincidence, a fortunate coincidence..."

He truly hadn't expected the Intermediate Enlightenment Pill's effects to be so outrageous... Then again, it really was worthy of being a product of a Fantasy World.

What he didn't know was that Intelligence Enhancement Pills in the Tianyan Sect were only consumed by outer disciples, while Enlightenment Pills were used during divination. And those capable of divination were no weaklings in the Fantasy World.

In terms of the cultivation system, Intelligence Enhancement Pills were used by Qi Refinement cultivators, while Enlightenment Pills were generally used by Golden Core powerhouses when handling affairs. They were precious items even over there.

But these were secrets he couldn't reveal even if it killed him, so he could only keep his mouth shut.

Liu Shan no longer believed him.

His martial heart had shattered into pieces. Now, he only wanted to finish this mission quickly and return to the military, back to that place where everyone was ordinary.

Otherwise, staying around Su Bei all the time, he feared he wouldn't be able to endure this kind of blow.

"Your parents said you hadn't come out all day, so they asked me to come take a look." Liu Shan said helplessly, "If I'd known things were like this, I wouldn't have come."

"You're seriously too ridiculous."

Su Bei froze and checked the time. It was already four in the afternoon. He had spent an entire day practicing his fists. When cultivating, he hadn't felt much time passing, but he hadn't expected it to slip by so quickly.

Liu Shan said, "Oh, right. I also came to remind you that you're going to the association tomorrow to choose your Ascension Secret Treasure. Don't forget about it."

"I know." Su Bei nodded. How could he possibly forget something like that? If anything, he had been looking forward to it for a long time. "Brother Liu, does our military have detailed analyses of all kinds of energy? Including their components and such?"

"Why are you asking about that?"

Liu Shan instinctively questioned him before answering. After thinking for a moment, he said, "We have some general information, but very detailed stuff might be hard to find. The military laboratories should have relevant data. What kind of energy are you looking for? I know someone, so I can ask for you."

Su Bei thought for a moment. "The sun, moon, wind, earth, water, wood... probably those? And Cosmic Energy too."

Liu Shan: "...Why do you need so many?"

He had thought Su Bei only wanted Solar Energy, since he cultivated Great Sun Energy. He hadn't expected him to ask for so many kinds.

"I just want to understand them better."

Su Bei gave an awkward explanation. There were only so many types of energy around him, so there was nothing he could do.

"Fine... I'll ask around."

Liu Shan said helplessly, "But getting so much all at once may be difficult. You'll have to wait a while."

Since he had already agreed, it wouldn't be right to go back on his word. He would just have to figure something out. Hopefully, his friend's laboratory had data on all of them.

"..."

After chatting for a few more moments, Liu Shan asked curiously, "Your fist technique seems about done. What are you planning to do next?"

"I'm going to practice archery a bit more. I have a bow, after all."

Su Bei replied, "We're heading out on a mission soon. Any increase in strength is a good thing."

Liu Shan shot him a glance. "Your archery... also ordinary talent?"

Su Bei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He had never practiced archery before, so his talent was probably just ordinary. But he didn't dare say that now.

His definition of ordinary was: picking it up extremely quickly, reaching the Mastery Realm in a short period, with the Minor Achievement Realm attainable with a little more effort. Devoting most of his energy to hard practice for three or four years might give him a chance at the Greater Achievement Realm, while perfection depended on fate.

Other people's definition of ordinary was: entering the beginner stage after three months of hard practice, reaching the Mastery Realm in two years, attaining the Minor Achievement Realm after seven or eight years of grueling practice. Greater Achievement Realm? What was that? Perfection? Hehe.

Liu Shan soon left, while Su Bei returned to the house to eat. His parents were nowhere to be found, and he had no idea what the three of them had gone off to do.

Su Bei opened the panel. While cultivating earlier, he vaguely remembered a new mission being issued.

2.7 Side Mission

The Seeking Immortals Sect's outer sect competition is about to begin. Your strength surpasses others, so it is time to Show Off before outsiders.

Mission: Participate in the outer sect competition

Difficulty: ★

Reward: Spirit Weapon *1

A rare new Side Mission had appeared, but unfortunately, Su Bei couldn't complete it. He could only watch the Spirit Weapon slip away.

Still, he was more or less used to it. Missions like this would always appear from time to time lately. Missing them was just missing them.

The Daily Mission had also updated. Its general meaning was that the outer sect competition was about to begin, so he should cultivate diligently for a day. The mission difficulty was half a star, and the reward had returned to a Beginner Treasure Chest.

Not bad. It was basically another free Intelligence Enhancement Pill.

Just as he was thinking about it, his phone suddenly rang.

"Xuezhi, what's up?"

Lai Xuezhi's voice came from the other end. "There's been no news from you for a whole month. Still practicing martial arts? At Wuji Martial Hall?"

Lai Xuezhi was Su Bei's only friend from his years of high school. They had been deskmates for three years, and Lai Xuezhi's strength was fairly good too. If things went smoothly, he might have a chance to become a Martial Artist in the future. Especially since he was clever, quick-witted, upright, and honest, the two got along quite comfortably.

They used to practice martial arts together often. It was only after Lai Xuezhi moved farther away from Wuji Martial Hall that they stopped meeting up.

"No, I'm at home."

"Didn't we graduate a month ago? Everyone who went on graduation trips has come back, and the group chat is organizing a class reunion. They asked you for ages, but you never replied, so they had me call and ask." Lai Xuezhi said, "I figured you probably wouldn't want to go. You're so focused on martial arts, when would you have the time?"

Lai Xuezhi had guessed correctly. Su Bei truly wasn't interested. "Then help me decline. I really don't have time lately. When I do have time, I'll come back and treat you to a meal."

Showing off in front of people was certainly satisfying, but it depended on who he was showing off in front of. What was there to show off to a bunch of kids?

Throughout his three years of high school, he had focused entirely on martial arts. To be honest, there were even some classmates whose names he might not remember.

"I knew it." Lai Xuezhi replied as if he had expected it all along. "Then I'll say something in the group. Don't worry about it."

"Oh, right. Did you see the Martial Artist Assessment results? They came out yesterday." Lai Xuezhi said with amusement, "The top scorer this time actually has the same name as you. Isn't that a coincidence? A lot of people were talking about it in the group this morning."

The two chatted for a little longer.

"You're not going to check those Martial Artist Assessment results?"

Lai Xuezhi's voice sounded again from the other end. "You need to work harder. Someone else already took first place in the assessment while you're still stuck at one thousand kilograms. Once you become a Martial Artist someday, I can bask in your glory too."

"Alright, I won't pretend anymore."

Su Bei said, "That person is actually me."

"Really? That's pretty funny." Lai Xuezhi played along, even laughing twice.

Su Bei was helpless. This really wasn't easy to explain. He couldn't exactly take a photo of his mansion and send it to him, could he?

There was no need for that. Everyone should know in a few days.

There was no reason for the school and education department not to promote news like this. They just had to coordinate with the military first. Su Bei definitely wouldn't appear in public, but the news would certainly spread.

After hanging up, Su Bei ate while opening the group chat he hadn't checked in a long time. None of them had started university yet, so the atmosphere was still lively. Once university began, this group would probably gradually become lifeless.

They really had been chatting nonstop since morning. The group announcement had also posted the location for today's class reunion, and quite a few people were discussing what to eat and drink that night.

Having just graduated from high school, they were at the age when they wanted to try everything. And conveniently, their parents had loosened up their control at this stage. It gave them the feeling that they had been children yesterday, but had suddenly become adults the moment they graduated today.

The newest message was the one Lai Xuezhi had just sent.

Lai Xuezhi: Reports from the front say Su Bei has business out of town and can't make it to the reunion. He asked me to eat a couple extra bites for him tonight.

For someone so young, he really knew how to handle things.

Su Bei had said he was at home one moment, and Lai Xuezhi had arranged for him to be out of town the next.

Zhang Qianqian: Ah, Su Bei isn't coming?!

Liu Qing: The most handsome guy in the class isn't coming? What's the point of this reunion then?

Wang Linyun: What has he been busy with lately? I haven't seen him pop up in ages.

Liu Song: Has he ever popped up?

Fang Xuwen: All you looks-obsessed people, go die!

Fang Xuwen: He's probably practicing martial arts. Hasn't he always been like that?

Liu Song: Ordinary people like us have no future in martial arts. It's enough if it keeps us healthy.

Wang Linyun: His talent is really good. He's already a Quasi-Martial Artist.

Liu Song: Who knows how many Quasi-Martial Artists there are in all of Tianhu City? What use is that? With his looks, he'd be better off becoming a celebrity. Martial arts have no future.

Zhang Wei: Su Bei's talent is pretty good, but he can't compare with those truly impressive people at all.

As the few of them chatted, more and more people joined the discussion.

It was all the same old stuff.

Su Bei scrolled upward but didn't find anything particularly interesting.

The group was in the middle of chatting.

Teacher Yue forwarded a link into the group, along with a comment: "Everyone, say less. Su Bei is still in the group."

Congratulations! A Tianhu City high school graduate takes first place in the Tianhu City Martial Artist Assessment!

The group instantly fell mostly silent. Everyone opened the news at once. One minute later.

Fang Xuwen: ?

Qian Bixuan: ?

Kong Jing: ?

Qin Jie: ?

Lai Xuezhi: @Su Bei, Su Bei, hurry up and come explain this, okay? Tell everyone the school made a mistake and that person isn't you. I'm begging you, Little Lai is begging you!

Lai Xuezhi: @Su Bei, don't play dead, bro. How is this any different from killing me outright? My whole body is numb right now!

Su Bei smiled.

Su Bei: It's true.

Su Bei: @Everyone, I really have been busy these days and can't attend the class reunion. I wish all my classmates the best in the future, with everything going smoothly and flourishing martial fortunes. Until we meet again. Farewell, Jianghu!

Kong Jing: Farewell, Jianghu!

Wang Zicheng: Farewell, Jianghu!

Lai Xuezhi: I'm coming to find you today!

Han Hui: Farewell, Jianghu!

Yes.

Farewell, Jianghu.