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Chapter 100: The Upper Limit
Chapter 100: The Upper Limit
Shi Yan anticipated Jiang Cheng's question and answered without hesitation, "For the beginner level of Shattered Jade Technique, after opening the first acupoint and fully adapting to it, one can easily pass the First Rank Primordial Energy Warrior test."
"For the proficient level, after opening the first four acupoints, one can pass the Second Rank Primordial Energy Warrior test."
"For the advanced level, after opening the first ten acupoints, one can become a Third Rank Primordial Energy Warrior."
"For the accomplished level, after opening the first twenty acupoints, one can become a Fourth Rank Primordial Energy Warrior. At this level," Shi Yan took a deep breath, "the maximum punch power can reach one ton, with a speed of 30 meters per second. Moreover, you can ignore small-caliber bullets, and even if you're shot in the head at close range, you'll remain unharmed."
"That powerful?"
Jiang Cheng was also a bit excited.
"Of course, my family's secret martial art isn't just a name," Shi Yan said proudly, his face then filled with a longing expression.
"If you open all twenty-eight acupoints and reach the Perfect Realm, theoretically, you can become a Fifth Rank Primordial Energy Warrior. At the fifth rank, the maximum punch power is three tons, and you can easily flip over a car. The speed is 40 meters per second, and even if you jump from a three-story height, you'll remain unharmed. Your body will be strong enough to withstand rifle bullets."
"Fifth rank..."
Jiang Cheng muttered to himself.
The fifth rank was the limit of this secret martial art.
"Yes, fifth rank," Shi Yan said, seeing Jiang Cheng's calm expression. "A Fifth Rank Primordial Energy Warrior is already a very powerful figure. Even a hundred years ago, in a small town with a population of two to three hundred thousand, there would only be one or two fifth-rank warriors."
"One in ten thousand?"
"Roughly."
Shi Yan nodded. "Now you know how powerful my family's secret martial art is, right?"
"I do."
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
He wondered to himself about the level of the Falcon Fist Gym's master, who had examined his bone constitution and speed so quickly that he couldn't react in time.
Fortunately, he had a suitable candidate in mind, so he voiced his question again.
"What level of strength do the masters of the street's martial arts academies have?"
Shi Yan scratched his head. "To be honest, I'm not sure about that. I've never even stepped inside their academies. But those who were forced out of the Outer Borough and set up academies in the Slum Area probably aren't that strong. Third or fourth rank should be about right, and their disciples are probably first or second rank."
Even his ancestors, a hundred years ago, could count the number of Primordial Energy Warriors on two hands, and the strongest among them was only fourth rank.
Back then, there was no Martial Ban Decree, and secret medicines were easily available. Despite investing a lot of resources, they couldn't reach the fifth rank, which shows how difficult it is.
The three martial arts academies on the street might have some connections to obtain secret medicines, but their cultivation speed certainly wouldn't be very fast.
"Brother Shi knows a lot," Jiang Cheng said with a smile after listening.
Shi Yan had extensive knowledge about secret martial arts, and his insights were quite valuable.
"It's nothing, just some useless knowledge," Shi Yan said, feeling a bit embarrassed as he waved his hand. Then he returned to the topic at hand.
"Little Cheng, you've copied the inner art and obtained the martial art, right?"
He coughed.
"Of course," Jiang Cheng said, taking out five thousand yuan from his coat pocket, which he had already counted, and handed it to Shi Yan. "Brother Shi, here's the agreed-upon five thousand yuan. You can count it, and I'll give you the remaining five thousand next month."
"Alright, then I'll count it."
Shi Yan took the money, there were hundreds and tens, and he sat down to count them one by one.
Jiang Cheng, on the other hand, studied the martial arts manual, familiarizing himself with the moves.
Although the moves were already displayed on the panel, he still needed to memorize them himself.
It was a pity that there were only illustrations; it would have been great to watch someone perform the moves.
Shi Yan finished counting, and it was exactly five thousand yuan, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
With this money, he didn't have to worry about not being able to pay the protection fee in the future.
"Little Cheng, I've counted it, and the amount is exact."
A smile appeared on his face, "As for the remaining five thousand yuan, just give it to me next month. By the way, remember not to tell anyone about today's matter, and keep the secret manual hidden. Don't let anyone see it, otherwise, not only you, but I will also be implicated."
"Brother Shi, don't worry, I'll be very careful."
Jiang Cheng said earnestly.
In a sense, the two of them were like grasshoppers on the same rope.
However, the fact that the other party had kept the secret for so many years meant that the chances of exposure in the future would be very small. He still needed to be more cautious.
Seeing Jiang Cheng's serious expression, Shi Yan nodded.
If it weren't absolutely necessary, he wouldn't want to reveal his secret to others.
"By the way, Little Cheng, earlier at your house, you mentioned wanting to buy a bottle of Black Jade Ointment, right?"
"Yeah, one thousand yuan per bottle, right?"
"That's right. It could have been cheaper, but the main issue is that there aren't many medicinal ingredients left, so I can only make a few bottles." Shi Yan sighed and asked, "Then after I make it, should I deliver it to your home tonight?"
After all, Jiang Cheng still needed to work at his stall.
Speaking of which, he was quite envious of Jiang Cheng. In every trade, there were top performers, even in roasting sweet potatoes, one could create a world of their own.
"No need for tonight, just deliver it to my home when it's done."
Jiang Cheng smiled slightly.
Finally obtaining the long-awaited secret martial arts, how could he possibly have the leisure to roast sweet potatoes on the street for an afternoon? Not to mention, he still had around twenty-six thousand yuan left, and he should focus on improving his own strength.
Of course, if his grandmother were at home, he wouldn't have this freedom. For the elderly, not setting up the stall after paying the stall fee would be more painful than killing her.
"Alright."
Shi Yan also understood.
He cupped his fists towards Jiang Cheng, "Then I wish you, Little Cheng, to enter the path soon and achieve success. Don't forget about your older brother when that time comes."
"If that day truly comes, I definitely won't forget." Jiang Cheng smiled.
After seeing Jiang Cheng off, the woman outside the house also left with her daughter. Although she didn't speak, her eyes revealed a questioning look.
Shi Yan gave her a reassuring look and took out the money from his pocket.
The woman immediately felt relieved.
"There's still five thousand left, to be paid next month. But those few bottles should all be sellable to him, and the amount will be roughly the same."
Shi Yan spoke softly.
"So, there will be ten thousand yuan?"
"Yeah, it's a bit low, but there's no other way. If we find others, even if we can sell it at a high price, we might not be able to get it. Little Cheng grew up in my care, he's a good person, and he has some money too."
"That's good."
The woman fell silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Husband, do you think he can enter the path?"
Shi Yan shook his head and slowly blurted out a word, "Difficult."
(End of Chapter)
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