After his Aunt's family left for work and school, Jiang Yuan got dressed and left the house, planning to first find a Martial Arts Hall to test his current combat power, then buy some fierce beast meat to bring back.
Chongming Martial Arts Hall, a small Martial Arts Hall located in a small alley.
Xu Yihan, wearing loose training clothes, barefoot in the dojo, holding an alloy spear, and contemplating martial arts techniques with her eyes closed, heard the sound at the door and opened her eyes.
She came to the front desk with her spear and saw a young man standing there.
"What is it?"
Hearing the clear and pleasant female voice, Jiang Yuan turned to look.
He saw Xu Yihan, who had her black hair tied up in a high ponytail and a heroic yet beautiful face.
He was slightly taken aback, not expecting the Guild Leader of this small Martial Arts Hall to be a beautiful young woman in her twenties.
"I want to test my combat power value..."
He's not here to become a Disciple...
Xu Yihan was a little disappointed.
Ever since her father, Xu Chongming, went into the Abyss and never returned, she inherited this Martial Arts Hall.
Because she wasn't good at socializing, it had been almost half a year, and she still hadn't recruited a single Disciple.
If this continued, the Martial Arts Hall would probably have to close soon.
Looking at the handsome young man in front of her, Xu Yihan thought to herself, "Another kid who just awakened and wants to test his skill damage..."
There were many such people.
"Come with me."
Xu Yihan said coldly, turning and walking inside.
...
Xu Yihan brought Jiang Yuan to a machine.
"This is a combat power testing machine.
You can unleash your full power and hit it.
It can accurately detect your current combat power."
"The testing fee is five hundred yuan."
After Xu Yihan finished speaking, she walked away, returning to the empty dojo to continue contemplating her spear techniques, leaving Jiang Yuan alone in front of the combat power testing machine.
She was currently a Second-Order Martial Artist LV18, specializing in spear-wielding, striving to reach Third-Order Martial Artist as soon as possible.
Perhaps then she could recruit people.
"Hmph..."
Jiang Yuan lightly exhaled, his eyes like torches as he looked at the combat power testing machine in front of him.
He moved his right leg back half a step, pulled back his right fist, gathered momentum, his muscles slightly trembling, and his vital energy surging.
His spirit, energy, and vitality reached their Peak.
Then... he unleashed a punch!
"Bang!"
A muffled sound.
Xu Yihan turned her head to look, a hint of surprise on her pretty face.
This sound... something wasn't quite right?
She turned her head to look.
673... 6730?!
Xu Yihan's expression instantly froze.
Jiang Yuan looked at the number on the combat power testing machine and nodded slightly.
Combat power value (damage value) is generally ten times the strength.
Excluding the enhancement and bonus of martial arts techniques and strength-based talents on combat power value, a One-Rank LV1 Martial Artist with a vital energy value of 10 and a regular warrior specialization has a strength of around 100 and can unleash a combat power value of approximately 1000-2000.
This punch was already equivalent to three times that of an ordinary One-Rank LV1 Martial Artist!
If word got out, it would probably shock countless people!
"Let's see how much the force application technique can increase it."
Jiang Yuan thought to himself.
He raised his hand, his fist covered by a dense layer of vital energy.
The vital energy then transformed into a faint layer of crimson ripples covering the surface of his fist.
He punched the combat power testing machine.
"Boom!"
After the combat power testing machine vibrated violently, another number appeared: 10672.
The damage directly exceeded ten thousand.
"The increase is almost 50%."
Jiang Yuan nodded slightly.
And this was still far from his full power!
If he used the skills of the Martial God specialization, the damage should increase by another 5-10 times...
Just as he was about to try his full power again...
"Clang."
A crisp sound of metal falling to the ground came from behind him.
Jiang Yuan turned to look.
Xu Yihan's mouth was slightly open, staring blankly at the number on the combat power testing machine.
The dropped alloy spear lay at her feet.
"Ten, ten thousand plus damage?"
"How is that possible..."
This damage far exceeded the limit of a One-Rank Martial Artist and reached the damage range of a Second-Order Martial Artist!
Her first reaction was that the machine was broken.
But she had used the combat power testing machine herself this morning, so it couldn't be broken.
Then there was only one explanation...
The handsome, slender, and seemingly poor high school student in front of her really dealt over ten thousand damage!
It was simply unbelievable!
"How did you do it?"
She looked at Jiang Yuan and couldn't help but ask, "What's your vital energy value?
Did it exceed ten?
What martial arts technique are you cultivating?
What about your awakened talent?
Is it strength-based?
What specialization did you choose?"
Jiang Yuan frowned, feeling completely confused.
This is my privacy, why should I tell you?
Could this woman be good-looking but mentally ill?
No wonder this Martial Arts Hall had no one.
"Um... I have something to do, so I'll be leaving first."
Jiang Yuan wanted to quickly slip away to avoid getting involved with her.
Genius!
This was definitely a Genius!
Xu Yihan's eyes shone, her heart excited.
Such a good prospect must not be let go.
Seeing Jiang Yuan about to slip away, she immediately became anxious.
"Wait, wait!"
With a flash of her figure, Xu Yihan appeared in front of Jiang Yuan and reached out to grab his arm, her speed very fast.
Jiang Yuan frowned, his face turned cold, and he narrowly avoided the grab at the critical moment, quickly counterattacking.
Twisting his waist, a powerful and heavy punch from bottom to top, covered in crimson ripples, blasted towards Xu Yihan's chin.
Xu Yihan's eyes lit up.
"A perfect counterattack!"
"He even has such combat awareness!"
She became even more excited!
Reaching out, she caught Jiang Yuan's heavy punch.
The strong wind generated by the impact exploded, turning into wind swirls that spread out from around the two of them, causing the surrounding weapons to hum.
Jiang Yuan frowned and said, "What exactly do you want?"
He didn't feel any killing intent, otherwise today would be his first death match after Awakening Martial God.
Even if his opponent was a Second-Order Martial Artist, he didn't think he would lose.
Xu Yihan grabbed Jiang Yuan's fist, her pretty face flushed, panting, and excitedly said, "You, you come to our place..."
Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment, his expression becoming strange.
Oh wow.
He ran into a female pervert.
"Hmph..."
Xu Yihan's face approached Jiang Yuan, the fragrance like magnolia flowers wafting around him, making his heart beat faster.
She was coming for his body.
Damn it.
Looking at that flawless white face and full, moist cherry lips so close, Jiang Yuan resignedly closed his eyes.
Come on!
You female beast!
"Come and join our Guild!"
"..."
"Huh?"
Jiang Yuan opened his eyes in a daze, meeting Xu Yihan's expectant and excited gaze.
"Guild?"
"That's right! Scarlet Rose Guild," Xu Yihan said.
At first, she wanted Jiang Yuan to join the Martial Arts Hall as a Disciple, but after personally experiencing his actual combat power, she changed her mind.
To have such damage, he was likely already a One-Rank Martial Artist, definitely a rare talent, and the kind with maxed-out damage.
More importantly, he was young, and his growth potential was huge!
Xu Yihan: "You haven't joined a Guild yet, have you?"
Jiang Yuan shook his head.
"Our Guild doesn't have many people right now, and we are in need of a damage-dealing attacker.
If you are willing to join, in addition to a monthly subsidy of 50,000 yuan, the equipment we obtain from killing fierce beasts will be distributed as needed, and the gold coins and Materials will also be converted into corresponding value.
You can also use the training equipment in our Martial Arts Hall for free."
Jiang Yuan was a little tempted by this.
Fifty thousand per month, plus free use of training equipment...
You know that Martial Arts Halls usually have gravity chambers, and cultivating inside is twice as effective.
Outsiders who want to use them basically have to pay 30,000 yuan per hour.
"If I join, do I need to sign a long-term contract?"
"You can sign a long-term contract or a short-term contract."
"Sounds good."
Xu Yihan was happy to hear this.
"So you agree?"
"But there's a problem."
"?"
"My vital energy hasn't exceeded ten yet, I'm not a One-Rank Martial Artist, and I can't go into the Abyss dungeon yet."
Jiang Yuan said awkwardly.
Xu Yihan was stunned for a moment.
Then she widened her eyes and let out an incredulous sound, "You, what did you say?"
"You haven't even reached One-Rank yet?!"
Seeing Jiang Yuan nod, she gasped, her expression extremely shocked, and a huge wave surged in her heart.
He hasn't even reached LV1, and his damage exceeds ten thousand...
What kind of monster is this?!
"So let's talk about this after I become a One-Rank Martial Artist."
"I, I'll tell our Guild Leader later.
Let's exchange contact information first.
My name is Xu Yihan, what's your name?"
"Jiang Yuan."
Xu Yihan silently repeated the name, and the two exchanged contact information.
...
After leaving the Martial Arts Hall, Jiang Yuan went straight to the fierce beast market, spent all his savings buying a lot of fierce beast meat, cooked it, and delivered it to his door.
In addition, he also bought a bottle of One-Rank potion worth ten thousand yuan, which can replenish vital energy and restore vitality.
After buying, Jiang Yuan's savings were completely used up.
"Cultivating martial arts is really expensive, it's such a money pit."
Jiang Yuan sighed, feeling very pained.
"But with so much fierce beast meat, I should be able to eat for a few days."
Once his vital energy exceeds ten and he becomes a One-Rank Martial Artist, he can go into the Abyss to make money.
...
Sitting on the empty train back home.
[Beep, you have a new message]
Guan Xiaoxiao: Come out!
Jiang Yuan: What for?
Guan Xiaoxiao: A duel!
A hint of nostalgia appeared in Jiang Yuan's eyes.
Ten years ago, Guan Xiaoxiao's family lived near Jiang Yuan's family, and the two families had a good relationship and visited each other often.
But later, Guan Father's level increased, and Guan Mother's potion business grew, so they moved to the rich area of the City.
Jiang Yuan's parents also left their hometown due to job transfers, and Jiang Yuan moved in with his Aunt because of school.
The two families gradually had less contact.
Jiang Yuan thought for a moment and replied, "Time, place?"
Guan Xiaoxiao replied quickly, "Tonight at nine o'clock, Apricot Blossom Park."
Jiang Yuan: "Okay."
As soon as he finished replying to the message, the entire empty train suddenly vibrated violently and abnormally.
"Alarm! Alarm!"
Jiang Yuan looked up in surprise.
All the alarms buzzed and lit up red, and the passengers were all in a panic.
"What's going on?"
"Is it an earthquake?"
Jiang Yuan suddenly felt something and looked out the window, his pupils contracting slightly.
He saw a dark crack appear in the clear, cloudless sky, as if the sky had opened a mouth, and streaks of cracks spread out, emitting an ominous Aura.
"What... is that?"
An office worker's face turned pale.
Boom!
A terrifying shockwave emanated from the crack, shaking half the sky and causing cracks to appear.
A shockwave like a tidal storm shattered the clouds and came down towards the City below with the momentum of destroying everything.
Jiang Yuan's hair stood on end, and an unspeakable sense of danger surged into his heart.
In another empty train, a blue-haired woman with her eyes covered by a black ribbon looked out the window and said in astonishment, "Oh my god! What's happening?"
Just as she was about to take off the black ribbon, she was stopped by the middle-aged woman next to her.
"Don't mess around."
At the same time, several figures appeared in the sky above the City.
Principal Liu He of Martial Arts High School was also among them, but he could only stand in the back row.
The leader was an old man with snow-white hair holding a sword, exuding a terrifying pressure.
"Get lost!"
The old man roared, like a thunderclap, and forcefully blocked the empty shockwave coming from the sky!
But the collision of the two forces of vibration still had a considerable impact on the City.
The empty trains in the air shook violently, cracks appeared in the missile-proof glass, and passengers screamed in panic, clutching tightly to things nearby.
Jiang Yuan stared intently at the sky.
What... was that thing?
...