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On his way to school, Fang Xing was still thinking about powerful weapons.

His martial arts path had only just begun. He had not even completed the First Realm of Skin and Flesh, making him nothing more than a little shrimp.

Recklessly crossing into another world could easily lead to danger.

But what humanity excelled at most was using tools and borrowing external power!

"A Laser Gun... if I had a military-grade one, that'd be awesome..."

A military-grade Laser Gun definitely would not have any programming restrictions against targeting people. It could practically be called a small-scale killing weapon.

"Forget about regular stores. The Black Market, though..."

Fang Xing kicked a pebble.

Splash, splash, splash!

The pebble flew gracefully into the small river, skipping across the water more than ten times.

Within the Blue Star Federation, humanity was far from united. Conflicts had existed without end since ancient times.

And that was not all. Those terrifying Extraterrestrial Evil Gods had even mastered the Authority of Imaginary Space, allowing them to drop Vassal Races—and even more dangerous Evil God Spawn—into human territory!

The destruction they caused was a minor issue. The real problem was the spread of their faith, which could even cultivate hidden Heretics.

"Heretics, the Rebel Army... they're humanity's greatest threats from within..."

"I heard there's a Black Market outside Maple Leaf City where anything can be sold. There might even be traces of Heretics..."

"The waters run too deep. I'm a good student, after all."

"Besides, I don't have enough money..."

The moment he thought of his account balance, every other thought vanished from Fang Xing's mind. "From now on, study hard and work hard... Save up. If I can't afford a Laser Gun, an Electric Baton will do..."

Three days later.

Name: Fang Xing

Age: 16

Occupation: Martial Artist

First Realm: Skin and Flesh (Skin Refinement: 22/100)

Military Body Boxing Twelve Forms: 57/100 (Beginner)

Great Dragon Stance: 68/100 (Beginner)

Gate of Heavens: 5/100 (Locating)

At school, Fang Xing had just finished the Great Dragon Stance. He looked at his status panel in silence.

"After three days of bitter cultivation, the Gate of Heavens had improved the fastest... This is ridiculous..."

"The most important martial arts realm, Skin Refinement, only gained 1 point of proficiency. At this rate, I'll need another 231 days to complete Skin Refinement before moving on to Flesh Refinement... Only when both Skin and Flesh are complete can I attempt to break through to the Second Realm—Bone and Tendon!"

"Skin Refinement alone will take nearly a year. Flesh Refinement will only be harder. Not to mention, one point every three days is just the early stage. Later on, it might take four days per point, or even five..."

"By that calculation, reaching the Third Realm before graduation really is just a dream..."

Fang Xing pressed his lips together.

Of course, it could not be calculated that way. Special nutrient supplements and auxiliary cultivation equipment could greatly increase cultivation speed.

But none of those had anything to do with him.

"The only solution is the Great Dragon Stance!"

"My Great Dragon Stance is still only at the Beginner level, so its efficiency at refining Skin and Flesh is naturally low... But once it reaches a higher level... its efficiency will definitely be on a completely different level."

"Unfortunately, the Great Dragon Stance doesn't improve quickly either. The martial path truly is difficult..."

Fang Xing sighed inwardly.

"A Xing... ready to clock in? This time, we're heading to the rich district... Glory River Mansion. Ever heard of it?"

Liu Wei came over with a sleazy grin, his eyes darting around.

"Oh? That famous luxury residential complex where all the wealthy people live..."

Fang Xing seemed to think of something, the corner of his lips curving upward. "That person at school... doesn't their family seem to live in Glory River Mansion?"

Hearing that, Liu Wei's face reddened slightly. He looked around and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Are you going or not?"

"Of course I'm going!"

Fang Xing agreed immediately. "I need money... But let's make this clear first: no jobs involving Second Realm Martial Artists."

"Obviously. Second Realm Martial Artists wouldn't think much of us either," Liu Wei replied matter-of-factly.

With the technology of the Blue Star Federation, jobs requiring pure physical labor had become difficult to find.

The work that the original Fang Xing and Liu Wei had found before was naturally not ordinary work. It was—being Human Dummies!

For Martial Artists, striking stationary targets could never compare to fighting living people.

Some Natural Human students had a need to hire Human Dummies to practice martial arts with.

The human body is incredibly precise and complex. Specialized training robots do exist, but using them for First Realm Martial Artists would be too extravagant. Hiring people is far more cost-effective.

On the way to Glory River Mansion, Fang Xing quietly pondered this.

After getting off the Maglev Train, his eyes lit up.

Before him lay lush mountains and clear waters, with only the occasional villa scattered among them. The scenery was incomparably harmonious, carrying an antique charm.

The streets were clean and orderly, with few pedestrians, but every one of them was impeccably dressed.

The area around Yucai High School was already considered quite good, but compared to this place, it was like the difference between a chicken and a phoenix.

At the entrance to Glory River Mansion stood two uniformed security guards, ramrod straight like pine trees, carrying an indescribable aura.

One look was enough for Fang Xing to know that these two had mastered at least the Beginner-level Great Dragon Stance. Their presence was fierce and imposing.

Is this what a rich district is like? Even the security guards are at least Third Realm Martial Artists...

As he complained inwardly, Liu Wei had already stepped forward with a grin. "Hello, seniors. Brother Wang... have a cigarette."

They had worked here before and were familiar enough to be recognized. They knew that both guards had graduated from Yucai High School and were ruthless figures who had survived the battlefield.

If they had not been ruthless enough, they would never have been able to compete for this job.

Brother Wang had honest-looking features. He waved a hand, his expression righteous and stern. "Little Liu, even if we know each other, procedures are procedures... Register first, then have the resident call us. Only then can we let you in!"

"Of course, of course..."

Liu Wei nodded repeatedly, gesturing for Fang Xing to register before giving him a meaningful look.

Fang Xing stepped forward and turned his body to block the surveillance camera.

From the corner of his eye, he saw Liu Wei discreetly slip a pack of cigarettes into Brother Wang's pocket, and could not help nodding. That technique is so practiced... he's put more effort into it than the Military Body Boxing Twelve Forms...

Still, Fang Xing understood the saying that it was easy to deal with the King of Hell but difficult to deal with his underlings. He could only curse inwardly. Starlight Brand? That must cost over a thousand per carton, right? What a crook...

After accepting the cigarettes, Brother Wang smiled. "We received the call. We'll take you there... Those are the rules."

As he spoke, he walked toward a magnetic levitation vehicle beside the guard booth. "Get in!"

This was clearly to prevent visitors from wandering around and disturbing other residents.

Fang Xing and Liu Wei got in. The hovercar immediately rose into the air and flew toward a villa.

The leather seats were extremely comfortable, and there was not the slightest bump along the way.

Liu Wei looked around as though this were his first time here, making Fang Xing laugh inwardly. He knew Liu Wei was looking for his White Moonlight—Ouyang Qianqian.

Ouyang Qianqian was Liu Wei's classmate. She had developed well, with fair skin and large eyes.

More importantly—she was a Natural Human!

Although there were no legal barriers between Natural Humans and Biochemical Humans, the gaps in race, resources, social status, and countless other areas were enough to make a young boy despair.

That was why Liu Wei had always hidden his feelings. Other than Fang Xing, no one in class knew that he had a crush on Ouyang Qianqian.

Just then, another hovercar flew toward them and passed by.

There appeared to be only one young girl sitting inside.

"Huh!"

Liu Wei abruptly turned his head, his eyes widening, but he quickly shut his mouth again.

"All right, we're here..."

Brother Wang dropped Fang Xing and Liu Wei off in front of a villa before coolly getting back into the hovercar and leaving.

Only then did Liu Wei speak. "A Xing, that person just now... wasn't that Bai Lianyi?"

"I don't know. I didn't see clearly."

It had only been a fleeting glimpse, but Fang Xing felt there was a seventy to eighty percent chance it had been her.

"Bai Lianyi is a Biochemical Human just like us. How could she afford to live in a place like this? She's also one of the top students in class... She just never likes associating with us. Could the rumors be true?"

Liu Wei's eyes darted about.

Fang Xing was speechless. Bai Lianyi was quite pretty, and more importantly, she had the delicate aura of a refined girl from a modest family. In terms of looks, she even surpassed Ouyang Qianqian. She had many admirers at school, and because she was not sociable and had no close female friends, rumors had gradually begun to spread.

"I heard it's four hundred a session..."

Liu Wei seemed to be talking to himself.

"Ahem. Don't believe rumors, don't spread rumors... Besides..."

Fang Xing lifted his chin, indicating that their employer was about to come out. There were cameras at the entrance, too. Liu Wei had better not court death like this.

"Sigh..."

Liu Wei sighed. "What a pity... I don't have the money."

Fang Xing could not help glancing sideways at him. He knew Liu Wei had more savings than he did, and was even stingier.

What about your White Moonlight, Ouyang Qianqian? Is she really no match for a cinnabar mole?

Just as he was about to say something, the villa doors opened automatically, and a girl's voice called out, "You're here? Come to the Training Ground yourselves!"

Fang Xing crossed the Garden and arrived at an open area.

Wooden posts and weapon racks had been set up around it, each holding various weapons.

He sniffed and caught a strong medicinal scent. He knew these were specially made wooden posts soaked in medicinal liquid, which could effectively repair bodily injuries and stimulate Qi-Blood.

A girl stood beside the wooden posts.

She wore her hair in a bun and looked only thirteen or fourteen. Her childishness had not yet faded, and her delicate features made her exceptionally cute. She wore Practice Clothes and carried a Wooden Blade in her hand.

The Wooden Blade was dark red, its grain clearly visible beneath a glossy, oily sheen. It was impossible to tell how long it had been handled and stroked.

"My name is Gu Yun. I'm the one who hired you."

Gu Yun flicked her Wooden Blade and pointed at a weapon rack. "Know what you're supposed to do? Go get two wooden staffs. Let's have a spar..."

"Um... little sister, isn't this a bad idea? What if the two of us accidentally hurt you..." Liu Wei swiftly picked up a wooden staff and swung it. A dull boom sounded in the air as he spoke somewhat awkwardly.

Gu Yun raised an eyebrow. "If you can hurt me, I'll double your pay!"

"Fine!"

Liu Wei shouted, gripping the staff with both hands as he used a move called Splitting Mount Hua. The staff's shadow smashed down fiercely.

Crack!

The staff struck the ground with a sharp sound.

"So fast!"

Fang Xing's face twitched. Recalling the little girl's movement just now, he felt that her footwork was as nimble as a civet cat, moving like the wind.

"Kill!"

As he pondered, a Shadow flashed beside him. Accompanied by a sharp cry, a blade shadow struck Liu Wei's shoulder.

"Aah!"

Liu Wei screamed as he was sent flying. It seemed that his shoulder had even been dislocated.

If it had been a real blade, his shoulder and half his body would probably have been cut off.

Liu Wei lay on the ground, looking at Gu Yun as he wailed, "Flesh Refinement complete? And you have the B-grade Martial Art, Demon Blade? Even Second Realm Martial Artists might not be able to beat you, damn it! This job isn't right!"

"But I'm still a First Realm Martial Artist. I haven't broken through yet..."

Gu Yun smiled sweetly and looked at Fang Xing. "Your turn... But I really am too strong. There's no training effect like this..."

She tapped the wristband on her arm, and her clothes suddenly lit up. "Let me activate my Gravity Suit before fighting you!"

Thanks to Blowing Cauldron Alliance Leader for the reward. The bonus chapter will be made up after the story goes premium.