Chapter 249: Chapter 178: Preparation for the Meeting, Special Invitation to Martial Saint Jiang to Discuss the Grand Strategy of the Future State (Request for Monthly Pass)_2
It might be possible, with your talent, to try and advance to Dan Jin. This step of reaching Dan Jin is a qualitative transformation in the Martial Arts of Xia Country, and it’s extremely crucial. Once taken, it unifies essence, qi, and spirit, offering tremendous benefits for the future. This is something the Martial Arts of the Da Jing Dynasty cannot provide.
"As for you, Mom and Dad, the Martial Arts of Xia Country aren’t really suitable for you. Tonight, I will pass on a Cultivation Technique to you; practice it if you can. If it’s not suitable, I’ll teach you something else later. These Cultivation Techniques can ensure your smooth advancement, so let’s try to keep them secret for now."
A Qi Shield formed by Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi insulated these seemingly nonchalant words.
Jiang Yongyi’s and Xu Lizhi’s chopsticks, which were about to pick up food, suddenly paused at the edge of the dish.
They were no longer the ordinary people they once were, ignorant of such matters. After practicing Martial Arts for some time, they knew very well how precious a Cultivation Technique that allowed for smooth advancement regardless of talent was!
If such a Cultivation Technique were to be revealed, wouldn’t everyone in Xia Country become a Martial Artist?
"Xiao Shu... about this Cultivation Technique..."
Jiang Yongyi’s voice lowered involuntarily, and he stammered. Clearly, having reached middle age, he deeply understood the principle: "An innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth."
If Xia Country knew of such a Cultivation Technique, even if his son was number one on the Grandmaster rankings, their only option would be to hand it over.
Unless, of course, this Cultivation Technique was a reward from Xia Country itself!
"Mom and Dad, since I’ve brought it out, it means there’s no problem, as long as you don’t tell anyone else. You’ve always been curious, haven’t you, about what exactly I did to make Xia Country award me a special-class Merit?"
"That’s because, during that time, your son went alone to Fusang. In the battle of Tokyo, I killed Tokyo’s only Martial Arts Great Grandmaster with my fists, directly cutting off Fusang’s Martial Arts path. The once-famous Tokyo Tower was also trampled to ruins under your son’s feet."
SNAP.
Jiang Yongyi’s chopsticks fell onto the dining table. Xu Lizhi covered her mouth with one hand, her eyes wide with disbelief.
The collapse of Tokyo Tower in Fusang had caused a huge uproar six months ago. Some netizens, unaware of the truth, speculated online whether someone had cut corners and used shoddy materials, resulting in a "tofu-dreg project."
They hadn’t expected that it was all their own son’s doing!
"But destroying the tower and killing the Sword God are, in fact, still within the scope of ordinary Martial Arts. If your son only had that much ability, he naturally wouldn’t have been able to return from Fusang. You probably know what happened after that, Mom and Dad. Fusang was completely locked down after that day; no one could enter or leave."
"Then... then how did you come back, Xiao Shu..." Jiang Yongyi couldn’t help but ask.
In the past few months, both he and Xu Lizhi had been somewhat dazed, not having watched the news for a long time. Naturally, they were unaware that Fusang had already yielded and the complete lockdown had been lifted.
"At that time, fighter jets and tanks immediately moved to encircle and destroy me. However, your son was prepared. Taking advantage of the Tokyo Tower’s collapse, I leaped out of the encirclement and hid in a corner of Fusang. Hua Jing is merely the tempering of the vital organs with inner strength; to ordinary people, this is like being superhuman. But for a major country, a few tanks firing directly can blast a Hua Jing Master to ashes."
"Yes, yes, it’s good that you ran. So, those Fusang soldiers, did they ultimately fail to catch you, allowing you to find an opportunity to escape?"
His mind conjured up a whole scenario. Jiang Yongyi’s face showed worry, relief, and gratitude for his son’s luck.
Without a doubt, Xiao Shu must have had a very hard time these past six months. No wonder he said he wanted a home-cooked meal the moment he returned. What good food could there possibly be in Fusang?
Unable to resist, Jiang Yongyi picked up his chopsticks again and placed a piece of meat into his son’s bowl.
"No. Although Fusang is just a small island nation, it has accumulated considerable military strength. It can be considered a major power on Xuanxing; the dignity of a major power cannot be provoked. It seems you haven’t watched the news, Mom and Dad, and don’t know about the recent major explosion in Tokyo and the complete lifting of Fusang’s lockdown."
Jiang Shu shook his head and calmly took a bite of rice and meat.
He continued, "All of Fusang was under lockdown. There were constant military patrols, and surveillance cameras conducted daily screenings. Everyone’s phone messages were monitored one by one. This is also why I didn’t send a single message home."
"Fusang has, since ancient times, been a nation that bullies the weak and fears the strong. Your son was able to return not because of the mercy of Fusang’s high-ranking officials, but because he fought his way out with his fists and saber."
Jiang Shu’s lips curved into a smile. These details would become clear to his parents once they reached the Dark Force level, so there was no need to hide much more. "I intentionally went to the Tokyo Tower again. Within that military-controlled zone, I alone broke through an army of a thousand and crushed the ’Land Dominator,’ the Sixth Brigade. Not only did I stand hovering in the air and cut down five fighter jets, but with a single slash of my saber, I annihilated nearly half of the brigade’s soldiers and equipment."
"Fusang’s high-ranking officials weighed the pros and cons. They didn’t want a ’ticking time bomb’ like me to remain in Fusang, so they completely lifted the lockdown."
The entire living room fell silent.
Jiang Yongyi and Xu Lizhi listened as if to a myth. They weren’t even Ming Jin Martial Artists, so naturally, they didn’t understand the differences between Hua Jing, Dan Jin, and Gang Jin. But they had seen the news and watched war movies. They knew how strong Fusang’s military was!
Their own son had actually defeated a modern army. Shooting down fighter jets, crushing tanks, destroying armored vehicles.
Is this still a Martial Artist? Are Martial Arts really this terrifying?
"So, I’m telling you, Mom and Dad, you don’t need to worry at all now. Even if the Xia Country’s top leadership knows I have secrets, they will only try to win me over, not treat me like a guinea pig for research."
"Moreover, as things stand, Xia Country is undoubtedly showing more goodwill. In this residential complex, there are quite a few soldiers living here to prevent any incidents. In the apartment next to yours, a Hua Jing Master is stationed, protecting you at all times."
His son’s words today were like raging waves in a vast sea, roaring incessantly and shaking Jiang Yongyi’s heart to its core. A Hua Jing Master was an existence easily worth over a hundred million. And now, one was stationed next door, like a bodyguard for their family.
Xiao Shu, what realm has he reached now?
Jiang Shu’s first meal back home ended amidst these shocking revelations to his parents.
With a wave of his hand, Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged, and all the pots, bowls, and utensils were instantly spotless.
Accompanied by his parents, who were still in disbelief, he knocked on the door of the apartment next door.
Although he had already stepped into the Acupoint Passage Realm, since Xia Country had arranged for a Hua Jing Master to come, it was only right and proper for him to go over and express his gratitude. After all, having returned to Xia Country, he also wanted to find an opportunity to speak with the higher-ups.
The Essence Blood of the Sixth Rank Mutant Beast, Thunder Roc. Xia Country’s years of Martial Arts research, the path beyond Dan Jin. Is there a limit to Martial Arts? Are there possibilities for other cultivation directions? Cooperation means mutual benefit. This was the path he intended to walk on Xuanxing in the future.
"Jiang... Jiang Martial Saint..."
The door opened, and a middle-aged man’s voice, tinged with nervousness, was heard.
In Xia Country, he was a Hua Jing Master. In academia, he was a Martial Arts professor hired by the universities. In the military, he was an instructor in the Martial Arts special forces. In the business world, he was a billionaire with influence in both legitimate and underground circles. But in front of Jiang Shu, he was like an elementary school student before a teacher, stumbling over his words, which trembled slightly.
Martial Saint! Only after reaching Hua Jing could one understand what astonishingly talented figures those who stepped into Dan Jin and Gang Jin were. And compared to other Gang Jin Martial Saints, who were like divine dragons seen only by their tails, rarely showing themselves... Jiang Martial Saint’s achievements were earth-shattering. One man defeating an army of a thousand! What immense power this was!
He hadn’t expected Jiang Martial Saint to actually seek him out on his very first day back.
"I appreciate the thought. If you have any questions about Martial Arts, you can ask me. I will be home for the next two days."
"Has there been any message from your superiors? I, Jiang Shu, am still a citizen of Xia Country. If there’s anything needed, please don’t hesitate to say so."
Jiang Shu’s words of thanks nearly made the Hua Jing Master’s knees buckle. His Inner Strength circulated within him as he took a deep breath. He glanced at Jiang Shu’s parents behind him and pondered for a moment.
Clasping his fist in a salute towards Jiang Shu, he dispensed with any further pleasantries and said solemnly:
"The deep-sea Mutant Beasts are stirring restlessly."
"Various smaller nations have formed alliances."
"The Secret Realms have stabilized; the overall situation is about to change."
"A grand conference is being prepared, and Martial Saint Jiang is specially invited to jointly discuss the future grand strategy of the nation."