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"Mr. Lin, could you come over again? Our supervisor wants to verify things with you in person."

The staff member called Lin Mo on his phone.

"Alright, I'll be right over."

Before long, Testing Room No. 10.

There was now an additional middle-aged man inside. Judging by the martial artist badge on his chest, he was actually a Fourth-grade Martial Artist.

"Hello, my name is Wang Xiao. I'm the supervisor here. You're Lin Mo?"

"Hello, Manager Wang. I'm Lin Mo."

"Mhm. I looked over your test report. Could you take the test again? Mainly because your situation is the first of its kind in River City."

Wang Xiao's tone was gentle. He was not excessively arrogant just because he was a Fourth-grade Martial Artist.

"Sure."

Lin Mo readily agreed and began the test again.

First came the blood draw to verify his Blood Qi Value.

There was no difference. After the test, it was still 219.28 calories.

Lin Mo stepped onto the Combat Power Tester again. Without much hesitation, he threw a punch.

With a bang, the numbers on the tester began to jump wildly.

As before, the value quickly broke past 600 points, surging all the way upward without any sign of stopping.

Three breaths later, the number had reached 980.

But this time, it did not stop at 980. It jumped several more times before finally settling at 1,010 points.

"1,010?"

This time, not only were the staff members stunned, even Wang Xiao was dumbfounded.

"Y-you, why don't you throw another two punches for me to see?"

It was normal for the values from two punches to differ. After all, it was impossible for every punch to produce exactly the same number; there would always be some deviation.

But a difference between below 1,000 and above 1,000 was another matter entirely.

If Lin Mo's next two punches could both score over 1,000, it would mean that his average Combat Power Value had directly reached the threshold of a Third-grade Martial Artist.

That would be downright heaven-defying!

"Alright!"

Lin Mo nodded and threw another punch.

"1,015."

Boom!

Without pausing, Lin Mo threw his third punch.

"1,018!"

"My heavens!"

This time, Wang Xiao was truly shocked.

Other people's punch scores rose and fell, up and down. Lin Mo, on the other hand, scored higher with every punch.

"T-Third-rank Combat Power?"

The staff member beside him was dumbfounded as well.

The previous 980 had already been shocking enough, but at least it had not surpassed the Third-grade threshold.

A First-grade Blood Qi Value producing the Combat Power Value of a Grade 2 Martial Artist was astonishing, but it was not something nobody could accomplish.

River City might not have anyone like that, but that did not mean other cities did not.

But a First-grade Blood Qi Value producing the Combat Power Value of a Third-grade Martial Artist was something very few people could achieve.

The descendants of great lineages were more heaven-defying than ordinary martial artists, but that was because they had solid and wealthy backgrounds.

They could use things like Rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and Vitality Potions as freely as they pleased.

But this Lin Mo before them had no background whatsoever. To reach this level was absolutely heaven-defying!

"Good, good, good! I never expected River City to produce a genius like you! Hahaha!"

Having seen Lin Mo's Combat Power Test results with his own eyes, Wang Xiao's shock turned into wild delight.

The Martial Artist Buildings in every city competed against one another as well.

Local geniuses were their public face.

Such a monstrous talent would naturally bring them glory.

"Lin Mo, are you willing to join the Martial Alliance?"

"Huh?"

The sudden invitation caught Lin Mo off guard.

The Martial Alliance was Huaxia's largest martial artist alliance.

Although any martial artist could apply to join it.

Everyone knew that the Martial Alliance belonged to the state and was under the Military Department.

Its benefits and privileges were good, but its compensation was far less than what lineages and financial conglomerates offered.

Moreover, whenever Mutant Beasts besieged a city or martial artists from other countries invaded, Martial Alliance martial artists were always the ones charging at the very front.

"If you're willing to join, I can apply for an additional 600,000 subsidy for you. I'll also recommend you for this Martial Alliance Special Training Camp.

"You've probably heard that anyone who attends the Martial Alliance Special Training Camp can be directly admitted to Huaxia's top Military Martial University."

"Military Martial University? A 600,000 subsidy?"

Lin Mo was somewhat surprised.

Military Martial University was publicly recognized as Huaxia's number one Martial University.

Its faculty was indisputably the best in all of Huaxia.

Even the worst graduates from there could obtain two Profound Grade Martial Skills.

Those with outstanding results could even obtain Earth Grade Martial Skills.

Earth Grade Martial Skills were lineage-defining treasures that even great lineages regarded as precious as life itself.

Besides, if he had this 600,000 subsidy and took out another loan, wouldn't he be able to directly buy the Obsidian Gauntlets?

With those gauntlets, he would be like a tiger with wings when fighting in the wilderness.

"Also, if you agree, I can make the decision that your monthly subsidy will be 50,000 higher than those of the same rank. On top of that, you'll receive a one-time half-price purchase privilege for any weapons and equipment you choose at the Martial Artist Hall."

Seeing that Lin Mo still seemed hesitant, Wang Xiao threw out another privilege.

"Gasp! Half price? Wouldn't that mean I don't need a loan?"

The moment he heard of that privilege, Lin Mo was instantly interested.

As for that Military Martial University and Special Training Camp from earlier.

Honestly, to Lin Mo, only the free potions, Rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and martial skills there were useful.

With this system, as long as he cultivated diligently, getting into Military Martial University would not be a problem at all.

Besides, that was all for later. Entering Military Martial University was something that would happen three months from now.

At this stage, what he needed most was money and equipment.

By coincidence, the privileges Wang Xiao offered could satisfy those needs.

"Joining isn't impossible, but if the Martial Alliance has any missions at this stage, I won't have time to carry them out. I still have to attend school."

After thinking it over, Lin Mo spoke.

"Hahaha, don't worry. The Martial Alliance's mandatory missions only come after you turn twenty-two and become a Fourth-grade Martial Artist. Although your Combat Power Value has reached the Third-grade level, your Blood Qi Value has not met the standard, so it will still take some time for you to reach Fourth-grade. That should be enough time for you to graduate from Martial University."

Wang Xiao said with a smile.

In his view, even after graduating from Military Martial University, most students would only be Fourth-grade Martial Artists. Those with exceptional ability might reach Fifth Rank, or even Sixth-grade.

Even if Lin Mo was extraordinarily gifted and reached Fifth Rank or even Sixth-grade early, age was a hard requirement. Before turning twenty-two, the Martial Alliance would not assign him mandatory missions.

By twenty-two, he could already graduate from Military Martial University, so there would be no impact at all.

"Oh, is that so? Then alright, I'll join."

"Good! Then wait a moment."

Hearing that Lin Mo was willing to join, Wang Xiao was overjoyed.

He immediately handled Lin Mo's alliance enrollment procedures.

Before long, the procedures were complete.

"Lin Mo, normally, this certification could have earned you a Grade 2 Martial Artist badge, but I've classified you as a First-grade Martial Artist instead."

"Oh?"

"You've heard of the Heretics, right?"

At those words, Lin Mo's pupils shrank.

How could he not have heard of the Heretics? Those people were utterly anti-human, with no bottom line whatsoever.

They especially loved hunting talented monsters and geniuses.

"Certification information is synchronized across the entire network. If you stand out too much, you'll be targeted. Before you've fully grown, it's better to keep a low profile.

"Also, your real information has been encrypted. On the surface, the data others can look up will only show a Blood Qi Value of 160 and a Combat Power Value of 330. I hope you don't mind."

"I don't. Manager Wang is doing this for my sake."

Lin Mo gave Wang Xiao a grateful look. He had not thought things through so carefully before and had forgotten about the Heretics.

"Hehe, this is what I should do. Once you get to Military Martial University, you won't have to fear those scum anymore. Before the college entrance exams, it's better to keep a low profile.

"Of course, you don't need to worry too much.

"At least within River City, the Heretics have long since been purged.

"And River City is located in such a remote area that they might not even think much of this place.

"I'm only doing this as a precaution."

"Mhm, I understand."

"Here, this is the exclusive Martial Artist Bank card I just arranged for you. For now, 60,000 in monthly subsidy will be transferred into this account. Once your rank rises, your subsidy will naturally increase, and it will be 50,000 more per month than others of the same rank.

"Also, the 600,000 subsidy has been transferred into this card as well."

"Alright. Then what about the half-price discount for purchasing weapons and materials?"

"I've added that privilege to the card as well, but remember, you only get one half-price opportunity for each category."

"Alright, thank you, Manager Wang."

With that, Lin Mo smiled as he bid Wang Xiao farewell and headed straight for the Martial Artist Hall.

"Boss, I want those Obsidian Gauntlets."

His voice was not loud, yet everyone around him turned to look.

The Obsidian Series sold in the million-level price range.

That youthful voice clearly belonged to someone not very old.

When they looked over, everyone was even more shocked.

This kid looked to be only around eighteen. His clothes were ordinary too, yet he had opened his mouth and asked to buy an Obsidian Series weapon?

"Little brother, the Obsidian Gauntlets cost one million. Are you sure you want to buy them?"

"Mhm. Swipe the card!"

Seeing the card Lin Mo handed over, the owner froze. Then he noticed the badge on Lin Mo's chest and froze again.

"A First-grade Martial Artist?"

Shock filled his eyes.

So young, yet already a First-grade Martial Artist? Could he be some lineage's young master?

But those clothes did not look like it.

What young master from a great lineage did not dress in fine robes and splendid garments?

Amid his confusion, the owner swiped the card, and his eyes immediately widened.

"A half-price privilege?"

Others might not know, but he had run a stall in the Martial Artist Hall for many years. Naturally, he understood what that represented.

Only monstrous geniuses could obtain such a privilege.

Moreover, he had been running his stall here for ten years, and this was the first time he had encountered a martial artist with this privilege.

In an instant, his attitude became extremely respectful.

As long as someone like this did not die young, he would surely become a great figure capable of stirring the winds and clouds.