The Military Merit Office, a New Goal

"I take on missions alone," Dongfang Yueming replied calmly.

As soon as these words were spoken, a burst of suppressed laughter immediately erupted from the surrounding area!

"Haha! Did I hear that right? This kid wants to take on a mission alone?"

"Flesh Refining Realm dares to leave the fortress alone? Does he have a death wish?"

Even the staff member behind the counter showed a hint of surprise. He frowned and kindly reminded him, "Young man, the area outside the fortress is extremely dangerous. The mortality rate for solo missions is very high. According to regulations, for your own safety, we usually recommend that only martial artists who have reached at least the Bone Forging Realm consider taking on solo missions."

Despite the staff's "kind" reminder and the undisguised laughter around him, Dongfang Yueming remained unmoved.

He reached out and placed his hand on the counter, calmly saying, "I have reached the Bone Forging Realm."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding laughter abruptly ceased!

All eyes were fixed on Dongfang Yueming, filled with disbelief!

Such a young Bone Forging Realm?!

The staff member behind the counter was also stunned, a look of deep surprise flashing in his eyes. He scrutinized Dongfang Yueming for a few moments, as if trying to confirm whether he was exaggerating.

After a moment's hesitation, a hint of interest flashed in the staff member's eyes, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he extended his hand, "Oh? Bone Forging Realm? Young man, you're so young, yet you've already achieved such cultivation! Truly remarkable! I wonder... if it would be convenient for you to lend a hand?"

This "lending a hand" is not an ordinary handshake, but a common way for martial artists to roughly judge the strength of the other party through a brief contact of internal energy or blood.

Dongfang Yueming understood what he meant, nodded, and grasped the outstretched hand.

The moment their hands clasped, a steady and powerful force emanated from the staff member's palms, attempting to probe Dongfang Yueming's true strength.

With a slight thought, Dongfang Yueming felt the power of the "Radiant Golden Bones" within his body circulate slightly, and a more condensed and resilient power surged forth!

The staff member's expression changed instantly!

He felt as if he were holding not a hand, but a piece of red-hot iron! A scorching and oppressive force surged through his arm! Although his opponent controlled it well and did not actually exert any force to hurt him, the texture and intensity of that force made even this martial artist who Bone Tempering Greater Mastery feel a slight tremor in his heart!

'Such immense power! Such refined qi and blood!' The staff member was utterly astonished! 'This kid... he's definitely not an ordinary Bone Forging Realm! When he was in the Flesh Refining Realm, he probably already reached the legendary Perfection Realm! Otherwise, he couldn't possibly exert such pressure on me!'

He quickly released his grip, and the look in his eyes as he looked at Dongfang Yueming had completely changed! His previous contempt and suspicion had vanished, replaced by deep shock and a hint of awe!

"Ahem!" The staff member cleared his throat, concealing his inner shock, and put on a formulaic yet somewhat solemn expression. "Confirmed! You are indeed qualified to take on missions alone!"

The martial artists who had been waiting to see a good show were now completely silent, their gazes towards Dongfang Yueming filled with astonishment and uncertainty. For this young man, a staff member at the Bone Tempering Greater Mastery, to react this way, his strength was definitely extraordinary!

'That's it?' Dongfang Yueming was speechless. 'I haven't even used much force yet...' He had thought the other party would test him a few more times.

Dongfang Yueming nodded immediately, indicating that she understood, and then turned her gaze to the mission light screen next to the counter.

On the light screen, various task information scrolled densely.

He quickly browsed through the list and found that there were many different types of tasks, ranging from hunting Mortal Beast and collecting medicinal herbs to escorting caravans and exploring areas.

The rewards for military merits varied.

Hunting missions are the most common.

Killing a common Low-Level Mortal Beast usually rewards 1 to 3 military merits, depending on its species and strength.

The reward for killing a Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast is relatively more generous, generally between 5 and 15 military merits.

Upon seeing these standards for military merit awards, Dongfang Yueming's lips twitched involuntarily.

'Thinking about it this way, that forced "appetizer" on the train was a complete rip-off!' he thought to himself. Back then, a Low-Level Mortal Beast only gave 1 military merit point, and a Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast only 3. Compared to the normal standard here, it was practically a rip-off! No wonder Zhou Tong complained about being stingy back then.

Dongfang Yueming snapped out of her thoughts and said to the staff member, "Could you please show me the list of items that can be exchanged for military merits?"

"Okay." The staff member nodded and operated the device on the counter. "The redemption list has been sent to your terminal. Please check it yourself."

Dongfang Yueming looked down at his terminal and, sure enough, received a detailed redemption list.

He first opened the cultivation technique exchange section and directly searched for the Bone Forging Realm.

[Basic Bone Tempering Method]: 100 military merits.

[Hundred Beasts Bone Tempering Method]: 200 military merits.

Seeing the price of the [Hundred Beasts Bone Tempering Method], Dongfang Yueming felt even more grateful to Hongxiu. 'I didn't expect that this casual favor she gave would be so valuable.'

He continued browsing, and soon another technique caught his attention.

[Ten Thousand Beasts Bone Tempering Method]: 300 military merits.

The price is 100 military merits higher than the [Hundred Beasts Bone Tempering Method]? He curiously clicked on the detailed introduction of the [Ten Thousand Beasts Bone Tempering Method].

The introduction is simple: This method is an advanced version of the [Hundred Beasts Bone Tempering Method]. The cultivation method is similar, but it is more domineering. It requires collecting more types and stronger levels of bones from Mortal Beast or Ferocious Beast beasts and integrating them into one's own body for tempering.

If one can gather all the necessary beast bones and supplement it with one's own talent and comprehension, it is hoped that one can break through the shackles and advance the Bone Forging Realm to the legendary third level - Glazed Jade Bones!