Devouring the Starry Sky: My Extraordinary Insight!
Chapter 20

The Mysterious Director

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Jiang Nian spoke as he took out his phone and made a call.

A moment later—

A figure appeared on the phone screen.

It was an Elder with graying hair.

"Jiang Nian, is this about those two youngsters?"

The Elder seemed to have been waiting for Jiang Nian's call. The moment he answered, he asked directly.

Jiang Nian nodded excitedly and said:

"Old Bai, yes, it's those two youngsters! You have no idea—the first time they cultivated Gene Force, their Punch Force increased by over three thousand kilograms! Their speed has already surpassed the Advanced Warrior standard, and their neural reaction test reached the excellent Intermediate Warrior level!"

"Oh?"

The Elder with white hair was startled and hurriedly asked, "If I remember correctly, one of those children is only sixteen, and the other is eighteen, right?"

"Yes! Luo Feng is eighteen, and Luo Xia is sixteen!"

Jiang Nian replied.

The Elder with graying hair rose to his feet and shouted, "You brat, why haven't you brought such talented youths to Headquarters already? I'll arrange for someone to assess them right now!"

"Alright, I'll bring them to Headquarters immediately!"

Jiang Nian smiled as he spoke to the Elder with white hair. After the other man hung up, he looked at Luo Feng and Luo Xia and said, "You two, come with me to Headquarters now."

"Yes, Instructor!"

Luo Xia and Luo Feng nodded, followed Jiang Nian, and left the Limit Martial Arts Dojo.

The Limit Martial Arts Dojo Headquarters was located in the Main Urban Area of Jiangnan City.

Jiangnan City was divided into the Main Urban Area and the Eight Great Guard Cities.

To enter the Main Urban Area from the Eight Great Guard Cities, people generally traveled by train. However, train tickets often had to be booked three days in advance, and they were extremely expensive.

For example, ever since Luo Xia's Parents had settled down in Yi'an District, they had rarely gone anywhere else.

The tickets were too expensive, making any trip out not worth the cost.

Instructor Jiang Nian used a Warrior's privileges, so he brought Luo Feng and Luo Xia directly onto a train departing that very day.

Jiangnan Base City, Main Urban Area.

On the sidewalk, Jiang Nian walked side by side with the Two Brothers, Luo Xia and Luo Feng.

"Luo Feng, Luo Xia, can you feel the difference between the Main Urban Area and our Yangzhou City?"

Jiang Nian asked Luo Feng and Luo Xia with a smile.

Luo Feng and Luo Xia looked around. It was their first time in the Main Urban Area as well. It just seemed more crowded, with more cars on the roads.

"It doesn't seem too different from Yangzhou City. At most, there are more people and more cars," Luo Xia answered.

Jiang Nian smiled slightly. "At first glance, there doesn't seem to be much difference. Keep walking ahead, and you'll understand."

As he spoke, his phone suddenly rang.

Jiang Nian took out his phone and answered it. The image of the Elder with white hair from earlier appeared on the screen, and he heard the man ask:

"Jiang Nian? Where are you? How much longer until you arrive?"

Jiang Nian answered with a smile, "Old Bai, we'll be there within ten minutes."

"Mm, good..." As the Elder with white hair spoke, his expression suddenly became somewhat solemn. He instructed Jiang Nian, "I've invited the Director and the others over. Don't mess anything up when you get here."

"The Director?!"

Jiang Nian's expression turned surprised and grave.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng exchanged a glance. This Director... could he be some leader at the Jiangnan City Limit Martial Arts Dojo Headquarters?

He had actually made Instructor Jiang Nian reveal such a surprised and serious expression.

As they spoke, they arrived before a towering skyscraper. High above the building, four large characters could be seen clearly from several miles away—

Limit Martial Arts Dojo!

"This is our Limit Grand Hall! The Jiangnan City Headquarters of our Limit Martial Arts Dojo!"

At some point, Jiang Nian had ended his call with the Elder with white hair. Looking at the skyscraper ahead, he introduced it to the Two Brothers.

Luo Feng looked ahead and saw soldiers carrying firearms. He could not help but draw in a cold breath. "There are so many soldiers here."

There appeared to be more than twice as many as at the Yangzhou City Limit Hall.

"These are the security forces of our Limit Martial Arts Dojo. Alright, follow me inside."

Jiang Nian said with a smile, leading Luo Feng and Luo Xia toward the Limit Grand Hall.

The soldiers guarding the entrance knew Jiang Nian. When they saw him bring Luo Feng and Luo Xia over, they let them pass without delay. Jiang Nian and the soldiers even exchanged greetings.

Entering the Limit Grand Hall was like stepping into a vast park. Small bridges, flowing water, artificial hills, and flower gardens could be seen everywhere. Pedestrians came and went throughout the grounds, most of them Warriors.

Under Jiang Nian's lead, Luo Xia and Luo Feng arrived outside a three-story Detached Villa.

"You're finally here!"

An Elder with white hair stood on the second-floor balcony of the villa. He was the very Elder who had spoken with Jiang Nian on the phone earlier. He called out:

"Jiang Nian, bring those two children up quickly!"

Jiang Nian nodded and waved to Luo Xia and Luo Feng. "Come on, follow me upstairs."

Before long, they arrived on the second floor.

The moment Jiang Nian entered, he saw a Middle-aged man dressed in a Black Tang Suit. He immediately greeted him respectfully, "Director."

The Man in Tang Suit had a gentle voice. Smiling, he asked, "Jiang Nian, are these two youngsters the Luo Feng and Luo Xia you mentioned?"

"Yes, this is Luo Feng."

Jiang Nian hurriedly introduced them. He pointed to Luo Feng first, then to Luo Xia. "This is Luo Xia. They're biological brothers."

Luo Feng and Luo Xia did not know exactly what position this Director held in the Limit Grand Hall, but seeing even Instructor Jiang Nian treat him so respectfully, they quickly bowed and greeted him. "Greetings, Director."

"Mm..."

The Man in Tang Suit smiled and nodded, then instructed the Elder with white hair standing beside him:

"Old Bai, begin. Assess these two young men and see whether they're truly as extraordinary as Jiang Nian claims..."

"Yes."

The Elder with white hair answered respectfully.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng barely had any time to rest before the tests began.

Their results came out very quickly.

They were almost identical to the results from their earlier tests at the Yi'an District Limit Martial Arts Dojo, leaving everyone present astonished and impressed.

"Excellent! They truly possess the Physical Quality of Advanced Warriors!"

Only after seeing the results did the Man in Tang Suit reveal a surprised expression. Smiling, he said to Jiang Nian:

"Two such talented youths emerged from your Yi'an District at once. Jiang Nian, you deserve considerable credit!"

Jiang Nian's face lit up with joy. Smiling, he said, "It was mainly because Luo Feng and Luo Xia worked hard themselves!"

The Man in Tang Suit nodded and looked at Luo Feng and Luo Xia with a solemn expression.

"Luo Feng, Luo Xia, are you willing to join our Limit Martial Arts Dojo right now? I believe Jiang Nian has already explained the terms to you."

Luo Xia exchanged a glance with his eldest brother, Luo Feng.

Luo Feng nodded slightly, and Luo Xia nodded as well.

Luo Feng then said to the Man in Tang Suit, "We are willing to join."

"Very good."

The Man in Tang Suit clapped his hands with a smile and said to Luo Xia and Luo Feng:

"Although you two are biological brothers, according to the dojo's rules, each of you may choose a villa to live in, either in Yangzhou City or here at the Main Urban Area Headquarters!"

"Furthermore, the dojo will provide each of you with twenty million in startup funds, as well as a Movement Technique, Guidance Technique, and attack method worth no more than fifty million."

"Is that correct?"

Luo Xia and Luo Feng nodded.

Instructor Jiang Nian had already told them about these terms earlier.

Seeing that neither of them had any objections, the Man in Tang Suit nodded and instructed the Woman in White Suit beside him:

"Draft two contracts according to the usual rules... but revise one of the clauses."

"Luo Feng and Luo Xia may each choose any Movement Technique, Guidance Technique, and attack method manual they wish. As long as the manuals each chooses do not exceed one hundred million in price, they will be free. I'll cover the cost."

Jiang Nian and the others were all shocked upon hearing this.

The Woman in White Suit was also somewhat surprised. She glanced at the Man in Tang Suit before nodding. "Yes, Director."

She immediately went to draft the contracts.

Luo Feng could not help but call out, "Director, this..."

"Luo Feng, Luo Xia, you brothers are very impressive! I think highly of you. Don't worry about such a small amount of money."

The Man in Tang Suit said with a smile.

A small amount of money...

Two hundred million for the two of them... could that really be considered a small amount of money?

Luo Xia and Luo Feng were both stunned. They muttered to themselves before finally thanking the Man in Tang Suit.

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