"Captain Lu, Wei Fan has come to enter the Martial Arts Repository and choose martial arts." Shi Meng clasped his fists.
"Hahaha, choose whatever you like." Lu Qingshan smiled. "Originally, a Vice Captain could only choose one, but you may choose two."
"Two?" Shi Meng could not help feeling envious.
After all, one more martial art meant one more trump card.
When he entered the Martial Arts Repository, he would only have the chance to choose one martial art.
"Then many thanks!" Wei Fan clasped his fists.
The three of them then arrived on the second floor of the station. Lu Qingshan took out a key and opened a heavy door.
"Wei Fan, go in by yourself," Lu Qingshan said.
"Alright!" Wei Fan stepped inside.
He saw a row of wooden shelves in the middle of the room, with six ancient books resting upon them.
"Only six?" Wei Fan was somewhat disappointed.
Wei Fan then began choosing.
Although Lu Qingshan had only allowed him to choose two books, he had the system.
As long as he read them once, he could record the martial arts within it.
Wei Fan then picked up the first book:
"Indestructible Bronze Body"
The martial art had five levels. At its peak, one's body would be forged like bronze, impervious to blades and spears, unscathed by ice or fire.
This was another body-tempering method.
With the Iron Ridge Art, Wei Fan's defensive power was sufficient for the time being.
At present, what Wei Fan wanted most was a martial art that could increase his speed.
With that in mind, Wei Fan picked up the second book:
"Shadowless Three Swords"
The martial art had three levels, each with five moves. At its peak, the sword left no shadow, and it killed without form.
This was a sword technique. Wei Fan gave it a glance and put it down.
For now, he handled a saber more smoothly.
Moreover, Shadowless Three Swords leaned more toward ambushes and assassinations. Wei Fan preferred crushing his opponents head-on.
Next came the third book:
"Stone Shattering Force"
The martial art had five levels. Once mastered, it could give one's strength penetrating force. With a single palm strike, one could shatter a massive boulder, making it particularly effective against martial artists who cultivated body-tempering techniques.
The fourth book:
"Tiger's Fierce Fist"
The martial art had six levels. Once mastered, each punch carried Baleful Intent of the tiger, with extremely powerful killing force, and could inflict damage upon aberrations.
The fifth book:
"Qi Explosion Fist"
The martial art had five levels. At its peak, one could compress the air to its utmost limit with a punch, creating a qi explosion capable of killing from afar!
The sixth book:
"Chasing Wind Nine Steps"
The martial art had four levels. Once the movement technique was mastered, nine steps could chase the wind.
Of the six martial arts, Wei Fan took a liking to Tiger's Fierce Fist and Chasing Wind Nine Steps.
The former was a martial art capable of harming aberrations, while the latter enhanced speed.
After choosing the two books he could take away, Wei Fan picked up Qi Explosion Fist and began flipping through it.
In the time it took an incense stick to burn, Wei Fan had successfully memorized its essentials, and the system had finished identifying it as well.
Wei Fan then carried the two martial arts manuals out of the Martial Arts Repository.
"Have you chosen?" Lu Qingshan glanced at the martial arts in Wei Fan's hands and reminded him, "You may take the manuals home. Just return them after one month!"
"Understood!" Wei Fan nodded.
The three then returned to the main hall, only to find an unfamiliar middle-aged man there.
He was tall and powerfully built, his entire body radiating vigorous blood qi. He was clearly also an expert of the Blood Rage Realm.
When he saw Wei Fan, Shi Meng, and Lu Qingshan coming downstairs, a trace of disdain flashed through the man's eyes.
"Vice Captain Zhu Luo, why are you here?" Lu Qingshan asked with a smile.
"What? I came for a look. Captain Lu, are you not welcoming me?" Zhu Luo replied, his tone sharp as needles.
"Hehe, of course you are welcome. It is simply that I am busy with official matters and may be unable to entertain you." Displeasure appeared on Lu Qingshan's face.
"Captain Lu, no need for formalities!"
Zhu Luo glanced at the two martial arts manuals in Wei Fan's hands and gave a soft laugh.
"These ordinary martial arts are slow and difficult to cultivate, and their power is nothing special. What use is there in practicing them?
"Kid, you have reached the Divine Strength Realm at such a young age. Do not let these things ruin your future.
"As long as you pledge loyalty to the Zhu family, you can cultivate stronger martial arts. What do you say?"
After speaking, Zhu Luo stared at Wei Fan and waited for his answer.
He had heard that Wei Fan possessed extremely high martial talent and had reached the Divine Strength Realm in a very short time. It would not be bad if he could recruit him into the Zhu family.
"Not interested!" Wei Fan said coldly.
"Hmph, you fail to appreciate favors!" Having been rejected to his face, Zhu Luo's expression turned ugly.
He had originally thought Wei Fan would waver, but he had not expected such a decisive rejection, without leaving even the slightest room for courtesy.
This meant Wei Fan truly had no intention of joining the Zhu family.
"Kid, remember your choice. I hope you will not regret it!" Zhu Luo said icily.
"I still need to cultivate my martial arts. I'll be heading back first." Wei Fan was unconcerned.
At this sight, a glint of coldness flashed through Zhu Luo's eyes. He silently marked Wei Fan down in his heart. A mere Divine Strength Realm martial artist who does not know to respect the strong will have to pay the price!
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