Xu Qiu began practicing the Blazing Fire Crushing Fist that Mu Qingkong had taught him.
Although this martial technique was only D-rank, it was not something one could master in a short time. After practicing for an entire afternoon, Xu Qiu had only managed to grasp its basic form.
At most, he could produce a tiny spark from his fist.
It was barely enough to light a cigarette.
Let alone create a massive crater like Mu Qingkong did with a single punch.
However, Mu Qingkong, who was watching from the side, secretly clicked her tongue in amazement. “I didn’t expect this kid to have such comprehension in martial techniques! In just one afternoon, he’s already gotten the basics down. If he had a fire-attribute Martial Soul, he would probably be close to the Minor Achievement level by now.”
The ranking of martial techniques was the same as Martial Souls.
However, based on proficiency, martial techniques were further divided into five levels: superficial, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, Peak, and Perfection.
The higher the level, the greater the power and effect displayed.
“Xu Qiu, haste makes waste. Take a break,” Mu Qingkong said as she stepped forward.
“Yes.”
Xu Qiu nodded and took the towel she handed him, wiping the sweat from his forehead. He asked curiously, “Teacher Mu, how long did it take you to learn this martial technique back then?”
“Three days.”
“Three days to reach Minor Achievement?”
“No. Three days to reach Peak.”
Xu Qiu felt somewhat struck.
He had trained for an entire afternoon and hadn’t even reached the superficial level, while Mu Qingkong had reached Peak in just three days.
Comparing people was truly infuriating.
“I have an S-grade fire-attribute Martial Soul, so naturally I learn fire-based martial techniques faster than you. There’s no need to compare yourself to me. You’re already quite good. I think within one month, you can reach what I achieved in three days.”
“Thank you. I feel slightly comforted,” Xu Qiu replied, the corner of his mouth twitching.
The dismissal bell rang.
Xu Qiu picked up his schoolbag and said goodbye to Mu Qingkong and Luo Qingxue.
Watching his departing figure, Mu Qingkong sighed. “He’s a good kid. Given time, he’ll surely achieve great things.”
“How long do you think it will take him to become a Marquis?” Luo Qingxue asked.
“At the fastest, three years. At the slowest, ten.”
“And me?” Luo Qingxue asked.
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“Wait, we both have SSS-Grade Martial Souls. Am I that far behind him?” Luo Qingxue was somewhat unconvinced.
“His Taotie Martial Soul is rather special. Its early-stage cultivation speed is extremely fast. It’s normal for him to become a Marquis before you. Of course, I’m speaking under normal cultivation conditions. But cultivation isn’t just about talent. It also requires opportunity, resources, and even family support.
“Luo Qingxue… you are the daughter of the Luo family. If I’m not mistaken, your family must have already prepared various martial cultivation resources for you.
“With family backing, you might even advance to Marquis faster than him. After all, as far as I know, he’s just a kid with no background,” Mu Qingkong explained calmly.
She spoke the harsh truth of the cultivation world.
Sometimes, aside from talent, family background was just as important.
Without it, even the greatest talent could be restrained.
“An SSS-Grade Martial Soul is enough to make him a target for recruitment by all factions. As long as he’s willing, some forces would sponsor him,” Luo Qingxue said.
“Heh. Unfortunately, such sponsorship always comes with conditions. It depends on how he chooses,” Mu Qingkong said lightly as she looked at Xu Qiu’s retreating figure.
…
Just as Xu Qiu stepped out of the school gate, a stretched luxury sedan stopped in front of him. A man in a suit stepped out of the car.
He walked up to Xu Qiu with a smile and handed him a business card. “Hello, Student Xu. I’m the chairman of Sansheng Group. We’d like to discuss your future academic path. As long as you’re willing, Sansheng Group will sponsor your entire education. All expenses during this period will be covered by us. You only need to join Sansheng Group after graduation and work for us for at least three years…”
Xu Qiu took the card and quickly understood everything.
The fact that he possessed an SSS-Grade Martial Soul couldn’t be hidden. It was only natural for major forces and enterprises to try recruiting him.
He also knew that once he accepted sponsorship from a particular force, it meant binding himself to them.
Leaving later would not be easy.
Without any hesitation, he rejected the man in front of him.
But before he could leave, several more cars blocked his way.
Men in suits stepped out one after another.
There were stern-looking elders, fashionable urban women, and high-ranking corporate bosses. They all walked up to Xu Qiu and handed him their business cards.
“Student Xu, we’re from Zhaoyuan Enterprises…”
“Student Xu, we’re from Tianshen Genetic Engineering. If you join us, all your future gene potions will be fully covered.”
“Gene potions? How can that compare to the pills from our Supreme Sage Pharmaceuticals? Student Xu, we’re willing to provide you with all kinds of cultivation pills in the future…”
“Our Tianlei Martial Arts Center can provide you with various martial manuals…”
The other students watching nearby were filled with envy.
“The influence of an SSS-Grade Martial Soul is truly enormous.”
“Every single one of these companies is a major force in Qingyun City. They’ve all come to recruit God Xu.”
Just as everyone was exclaiming in amazement, a loud roar came from above.
A helicopter flew over their heads.
Then, a figure suddenly leaped down from the helicopter.
Everyone cried out in shock. That was a height of 100 meters!
The figure landed on the ground with a loud bang, smashing a crater into the pavement, yet he himself stood firmly in place.
He was a young man in his early twenties.
With a buzz cut and a white shirt, he looked sharp and capable.
He walked toward Xu Qiu and smiled. “Student Xu, let me introduce myself. I’m from Zixiao Martial Arts Hall. I’m here to invite you to join us!”
The moment the words “Zixiao Martial Arts Hall” were spoken, everyone was stunned.
Martial arts halls were one of the most common organizations in this Martial Arts World, and the top-tier halls could even influence an entire city or nation.
Zixiao Martial Arts Hall was precisely such an organization.
They were the number one martial arts hall in Qingyun City, filled with experts. Their hall master was one of the rare 7th stage Marquis Realm experts in Great Xia…
Revered as the Zixiao Marquis.
A single stomp from him could make all of Qingyun City tremble.
Joining his martial arts hall could only be described in four words—
Soaring to the top.
“Even the Zixiao Marquis sent someone to recruit God Xu!”
“This means the others don’t stand a chance.”
“Who would dare compete with the Zixiao Marquis for talent?”
“Exactly… If only I could join Zixiao Martial Arts Hall.”
“I heard the requirements to join Zixiao Martial Arts Hall are extremely strict. One of the conditions is to become a 3rd stage Martial Artist before the age of twenty-five! That alone eliminates countless Martial Artists!”
“God Xu isn’t at the 3rd stage yet, right…”
“Are you joking? He just started cultivating. How could he possibly be at the 3rd stage already? But with an SSS-Grade Martial Soul, reaching 3rd stage before twenty-five would be as easy as playing around.”