Although Luo Wenchong had once been Wu Tong's captain, Wu Tong had since retired and become the head of the Limit Hall in Yangzhou City, so he naturally had his own direct superior.
"Junbao, you haven't cultivated Genetic Origin Energy yet, have you?" Wu Tong asked.
"Uh... no," Zhang Junbao answered honestly. He had learned from Jiang Nian that he had to pass the Quasi-Warrior Assessment before he could cultivate Genetic Origin Energy.
"Your test results shocked me. Honestly, you weren't going all out when Jiang Nian tested you before, were you?"
"That's right."
Zhang Junbao didn't want to make information about his degree of bodily control public yet, so he simply said he hadn't gone all out before.
"Here's the situation. Normally, every Quasi-Martial Artist has to pass a practical combat assessment before being accepted as a member of the Limits Dojo. But everywhere has special policies for geniuses. Based on your performance just now, our Limits Dojo can let you join early, without taking the practical combat assessment."
"Join the Limits Dojo early?" Zhang Junbao was interested. He needed to improve his strength quickly, so saving some time would be good.
Generally, factions only tried to recruit people after they officially became martial artists, but when faced with a genius, no faction would stubbornly cling to convention.
"That's right. Ordinary martial artists do join different factions only after undergoing practical combat, because every year, quite a few Quasi-Martial Artists meet the physical requirements but die in combat. That's why factions choose to recruit them afterward.
"That applies to ordinary people. I don't know how you did it, but your movement technique just now had already touched the Perfect Level, hadn't it? For a monstrous genius like you, the Limits Dojo naturally has a different set of standards.
"Once word of your assessment gets out, the Thunder Dojo, the Underground Alliance, and various families will soon find out. By then, all sorts of generous offers might dazzle your eyes.
"So letting you join early is also a benefit for martial artists who come from our dojo. And don't worry, the terms the Limits Dojo offers you definitely won't be poor. When an ordinary martial artist joins, they get a villa and one million in Huaxia Currency as startup funds.
"Don't think money isn't important. Whether it's a martial artist's combat suit, weapons, cultivation manuals and techniques, firearms, or even hiring experts to give you professional guidance, all of it requires a great deal of money."
Zhang Junbao nodded. "I understand. In ancient times, they spoke of techniques, wealth, companions, and land. Wealth came second, which shows how important it is."
"Good, as long as you understand. For a genius recruited early like you, besides a villa, we offer twenty million in startup funds for you to buy weapons and equipment. At the same time, our Limits Dojo will give you a Guidance Technique manual, a weapon technique manual, and a movement technique manual for free.
"As long as each of the three costs less than fifty million, you can get it completely free. You only have to pay for the portion over fifty million.
"However, your movement technique has already reached the Perfect Level, and manuals for the next stage, the Artistic Conception Level, already cost over fifty million. I'll ask the dojo's higher-ups to give you that movement technique manual separately.
"You're getting a huge bargain, but I believe the dojo's leaders won't be stingy. Remember, in the Limits Dojo, as long as you're talented enough, the value of anything changes.
"You can buy these technique manuals elsewhere too, but they'll probably cost more than twice what they would at the Limits Dojo.
"Our Limits Dojo was founded by Hong, the world's strongest expert, and has many powerful members. That's why quite a few manuals are available at a discount within the dojo.
"Of course, discounts on manuals require the corresponding dojo contribution points. Without contribution points, there are some manuals you can't buy even if you have the money.
"But the manuals you're given for free the first time don't have any contribution-point requirements."
Zhang Junbao understood. The Limits Dojo had a complete system for retaining geniuses and helping gifted martial artists grow quickly. That was one of the things that attracted talented people.
"I've told you all this because I want you to know that our Limits Dojo is a gathering place for geniuses and experts. Only by constantly competing with other geniuses can a genius grow as quickly as possible."
"All right, chief instructor, I agree! I came from our Yibin District Limits Dojo anyway, so naturally, our own dojo feels closer to home!" Zhang Junbao nodded.
"Hahaha, Junbao, we haven't known each other long, but I was the one who guided you here. From now on, we're all members of the Limits Dojo, so if you need anything, just say so. As your instructor, I can still lend you a hand." Jiang Nian was excited by Zhang Junbao's answer. A genius like this had come from his Yibin District, and he could claim credit for discovering him.
"Hahaha, I'll contact headquarters right away, then." Wu Tong took out his phone, found headquarters' number, and dialed.
Soon, a figure appeared on the phone.
"Wu Tong, shouldn't you be presiding over the Quasi-Warrior Assessment today? What are you calling me for?"
On the screen, a gray-haired old man asked with a faint smile.
"Uncle Bai, we've found a genius here in Yangzhou City. He came from Jiang Nian's Yibin District. In the Quasi-Warrior Assessment, his punching force was 1,376 kg, his speed reached 408 m/s, and he even got full marks for nerve reaction speed. He wasn't hit once and didn't touch a red line.
"You know our testing equipment can only measure up to the Advanced Warrior level. In other words, he's at least excellent by Advanced Warrior standards!
"Most importantly, his movement technique is Perfect Level!"
Wu Tong reported excitedly.
"Oh??" Uncle Bai was stunned by Wu Tong's report and hurriedly asked, "How old is he?"
"He's not quite eighteen. He's six months short, so he's seventeen and a half!"
"What? Seventeen? Has he cultivated Genetic Origin Energy?"
"Not yet. He just passed the Quasi-Warrior Assessment," Wu Tong answered cheerfully. He knew that even some martial artists who had cultivated Genetic Origin Energy would struggle to achieve those results.
"Seventeen, never cultivated Genetic Origin Energy, yet he has a Perfect Level movement technique! Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. My captain, Luo Wenchong, happened to be there too. He confirmed it."
"You brat, hurry and bring him to headquarters. I'll arrange for someone to assess the youngster right away. If he can get results like that without cultivating Genetic Origin Energy, just imagine what he'll be capable of once he succeeds!"
"Okay, I'll head to headquarters right away!"
Wu Tong hung up and turned to Zhang Junbao with a smile. "Junbao, come with me to headquarters now! Jiang Nian, you come too!"
"Yes, instructor."
"Captain, I have to take Junbao to headquarters for an assessment. I'm afraid I won't have time to keep you company," Wu Tong said to Luo Wenchong apologetically.
"Go on. I'd also like to see how far this youngster can go. If you become a War God Level expert one day, don't forget us!"
"Hahaha, I certainly won't forget your great kindness, Mr. Luo!" Zhang Junbao cupped his fists at Luo Wenchong and made the promise.
After Zhang Junbao and the others left, Luo Wenchong stood alone, gazing out the window with emotion.
I wanted Wu Tong to introduce me to a few talented young martial artists I could train to succeed the team's members, but I never expected to run into a monster.
Unfortunately, my talent for Spiritual Force isn't enough. It only supported me as far as Advanced Warlord, and breaking through to Wargod is still a distant prospect. Otherwise, I'd definitely try to recruit this youngster!