Let a fifth-tier martial artist protect me?
Qingyi Bureau Headquarters?
Ye Li's heart stirred slightly, and he asked curiously, "And then? Could it be that there's news about the Saint Son of the Beast God Cult?"
The Beast God Cult's Saintess gave him a lot of rewards last time, which is why he's still thinking about them now.
Not only did it generate a massive amount of Malice Points, it also helped level up [Indestructible Golden Soul] by one level.
In addition, they also provided him with a top-tier trump card that would allow him to escape unscathed from Sixth-Tier Martial Artist.
"It's not that easy. Do you think the Saint Son Saintess are as common as cabbages?"
Zuo Qingyu rolled her eyes; the other party was really underestimating the Beast God Cult.
If the whereabouts of the Saint Son and Saintess were really that easy to obtain, Huaxia wouldn't have been unable to completely eradicate them for hundreds of years, nor would it have required so many people last time.
She hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "It's about you."
"My affairs?" Ye Li was slightly surprised.
"You performed exceptionally well in the last raid..."
Zuo Qingyu said in a rather casual tone, "There was also a high-ranking enforcer who wrote in the combat log that you were at the Fourth-Tier Peak, and his words were practically praising you for your achievements."
"This matter has attracted the attention of the General Administration. They intend to recruit you into the Qingyi Bureau after graduation."
"As long as you agree, they can provide all the cultivation resources and Cultivation Method at that time. When you reach the sixth rank, the opportunity to advance to the Grandmaster level will also be given to you first."
"In addition, we can send a Fifth Tier martial artist to protect you personally..."
After Zuo Qingyu finished speaking, she looked at Ye Li and asked calmly, "What do you think?"
"Graduation?" Ye Li raised an eyebrow slightly. "Four years from now?"
He'll probably be advancing to the sixth rank in four months.
Four years later... will he still need the support of the Bureau of the Qingyi Bureau?
"Exactly."
There seemed to be a hint of amusement in Zuo Qingyu's eyes, but she then said seriously, "However, that's not entirely true. At least the Fifth Tier martial artist who is protecting her is someone they intend to provide immediately."
"Trouble refuse for me."
Ye Li rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache. Ordinary Divine Mansion Realm martial artists could hardly last ten moves against him now.
Having a martial artist of that caliber protect him... it's hard to say who will protect whom in the end.
It's best not to add another burden to yourself.
"Then I will politely decline on your behalf."
Zuo Qingyu sat down at the stone table, brewing himself tea remotely as he explained, "Actually, the Qingyi Bureau's proposal is quite normal."
"Because for Fourth-Tier Martial Artist, the Martial Arts University is far more suitable for their growth than the Qingyi Bureau."
"They're also concerned for your safety. After all, joining the Qingyi Bureau headquarters means you'll be stationed at the passes of various Secret Realm, which is a high-risk job."
"As for that Fifth Tier martial artist..."
Zuo Qingyu's expression turned complicated as she said this, "Others consider it fast to break through to the Fourth-Tier Peak after ten years of preparation, who would have thought you were already at the Fifth-Tier Peak?"
"I was almost scared by you! How did you manage to do that?"
"Did they absorb all the demigod blood in the martial arts world?"
In just half a day, he broke through from the Fourth-Tier Peak to the Fifth-Tier Peak.
Even though Zuo Qingyu was trying her best to hide her emotions, the slight trembling of the teacup still revealed the shock in her heart.
She had been thinking about it all the way, and the reason that she had absorbed all the demigod blood in the martial land was the most likely one.
"..."
Ye Li pressed his fingers against his chin.
Relying on my own persistence and hard work?
That seems a bit of a stretch.
After thinking for a moment, unable to think of a better reason, he nodded and said:
"More or less."
Upon hearing this, Zuo Qingyu breathed a slight sigh of relief.
That was, after all, the Treasured Blood of a demigod. Although diluted countless times, its energy was still astonishing, barely tolerable...
Perhaps.
Regardless of the reason, they are now a genuine Fifth-Tier Peak.
It has a terrifyingly deep foundation.
It's something we have to accept whether we like it or not...
Zuo Qingyu took a sip of the scalding tea and turned to look at Ye Li: "The blood of a demigod has its advantages and disadvantages. Although it is filtered by the Purifying Green Lotus, there are definitely still impurities that have entered your body."
"I will find a way to remove it for you later."
As she spoke, she put down her teacup. "Also..."
"Once word gets out about your performance today, the entrance to Fengyun University will probably be crushed, and countless forces will be extending olive branches to you."
"These include not only renowned sects within Huaxia, but also many well-known forces from various countries across the world."
"You have a long road ahead of you, so you must be cautious in this matter."
Zuo Qingyu's words sounded rather old-fashioned, which was quite inconsistent with her youthful appearance.
But as a teacher, there are certain things that need to be said.
The Bureau of the Qingyi Bureau was too slow; they were actually thinking of waiting until graduation to poach students.
Zuo Qingyu's words were actually quite conservative.
If a peak Heavenly Gate Realm cultivator under thirty years old could entice the prestigious sects of Huaxia, to the point that some forces from various countries across the four seas extend olive branches to him...
That Peak Divine Mansion Realm, who is not even twenty years old yet, would definitely shake the most renowned and powerful forces in the four seas and kingdoms!
Because at the Divine Mansion Realm stage, one's potential has already been fully demonstrated.
The quality of the Heavenly Gate Bridge can only be vaguely judged by the efficiency of true qi output, while the quality of the Divine Mansion is immediately apparent.
At a young age, he possessed the Peak Divine Mansion Realm with a cyan-gold complexion.
Any normal martial artist would know --
This is a future Martial Dao Grandmaster!
Not to mention those forces that would go crazy for him, even the officials of all the countries in the world would be so anxious to win him over that they would scratch their heads in frustration!
This is the weight of Martial Dao Grandmaster!
"I see."
Upon hearing this, Ye Li nodded indifferently.
After all that the other party said, there's really only one thing to pay attention to—
Going forward, a significant number of major powers will pay close attention to you.
This is an opportunity, and also a fork in the road.
It could even be described as a murky pool with undercurrents.
However, there's no need to worry about it.
As long as you are strong enough, no matter what kind of trouble you encounter, it has nothing to do with you.
If there isn't a path you like among the many forks in the road, then you must use your own strength to carve out a new one.
No force can become an insurmountable mountain over Ye Li; it will only allow him to climb higher on the path to the pinnacle of Martial Dao.
All I need to do is keep moving forward...
Ye Li was in a lighthearted mood, not depressed.
It's better to rely on yourself than on others; at least when disaster strikes, you'll have the right to choose freely.
"That's good..."
Looking at the sky outside the courtyard, Zuo Qingyu stood up and then coughed lightly, saying, "It's getting late, I should go back to rest."
"If you have something to report, come to my courtyard. I'm a light sleeper."
Having said that, he didn't wait for Ye Li's reply.
She waved her hand, and her slender figure instantly transformed into a gentle breeze, disappearing from the spot.
After seeing Zuo Qingyu off, Ye Li went to the Cultivation Room provided in the pavilion.
[Current Martial Skill: Tier 6 Premium Martial Skill - Heavenly Seal Dragon Forbidden Technique (Unlearned)]
[Upgradeable]
Since I'm just idling around anyway, I might as well max this out.
Ye Li a thought, a massive Malice Points surged into the panel.
[Bite!]
[Starting to consume Malice Points, continuously upgrading the sixth-tier Premium Martial Skill: Heavenly Seal Dragon Forbidden Technique!]
[After consuming 5000 points of Malice Points, you've encountered a familiar problem again, and can't help but wonder, is this martial art really meant for humans to practice...?]