Chapter 124: Is She a Mind Master?
Chapter 124: Is She a Mind Master?
Seeing that Jiang Cheng remained calm after hearing the second condition, Red Tea couldn't help but be puzzled.
He knew that when he had recruited others, they had almost jumped for joy upon hearing about the Secret Martial Arts.
But this person was so quiet; could it be that he didn't know about the Secret Arts?
The probability of that was too small, especially since he had investigated before coming and knew that Jiang Cheng was a premium member of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy on the street. It didn't make sense for him not to be aware of it.
"Brother Red Tea," Jiang Cheng said in a low voice. "If a First Rank Primal Energy Warrior were to join you, what benefits would they receive?"
Red Tea looked him up and down upon hearing this, even the woman beside him showed a hint of surprise in her eyes.
"Little brother, do you mean you're a First Rank Primal Energy Warrior?" Red Tea asked, somewhat incredulous.
Jiang Cheng nodded.
At this point, he no longer intended to hide his strength.
Especially when discussing benefits.
As for the risk of exposure, if they wanted to deal with him, they probably wouldn't be so roundabout.
Jiang Cheng chose the option with the greater likelihood of success.
"Hiss..." Red Tea sucked in a breath of cold air.
Then, his eyes lit up.
He had thought that this time he had found a good seed, but he wasn't sure if the seed would break through the soil and grow into a tree.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a wild, promising seedling! However, Jiang Cheng's claim needed verification.
"Come, use your full strength and punch me."
Red Tea stood up, walked to the back of the door, and waved at Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng looked at him, then at Nighting, who was standing beside him.
"Don't worry about me," Red Tea said with a hearty laugh. "If you're a First Rank Primal Energy Warrior, you don't even have the qualification to hurt me. Come, go ahead."
He extended his right palm.
"Good," Jiang Cheng said as he stepped in front of him, lowering his center of gravity and twisting his body, concentrating all his strength into his fist, and then striking out forcefully.
"Slap!"
Jiang Cheng's fist struck the other's palm with a crisp sound.
"Not bad, continue," Red Tea nodded and said.
Jiang Cheng swung his fist again, feeling like all his strength had burst forth, but this force seemed to collide with an immovable object, and he didn't even cause the other to wobble.
"What exactly is this person's strength?" Jiang Cheng asked, sweat dripping from his forehead.
If it was just a Second or Third Rank, the strength gap shouldn't be so vast.
Could it be a Fourth or Fifth Rank, or even higher?
Or perhaps a Sixth Rank or above?
"You're guessing my strength," Red Tea said, understanding Jiang Cheng's thoughts. "Join us, and you'll find out."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but laugh bitterly. The fist he had swung halfway stopped.
"Alright, I've tested your strength," Red Tea said, nodding in satisfaction. Then, he thought of something else and asked, "I heard you're a member of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy, but not the direct disciple of the master. Why didn't you tell them?"
Jiang Cheng shook his head. "I don't trust them."
"Mmm, it's best to be cautious, and if you tell them, maybe one day in the future, we'll end up on opposing sides."
"So, if I join you, I'll be on their opposing side?"
"What else?" Red Tea sighed, a bit helpless. "Our cultivation of Secret Martial Arts is already taboo, let alone our mission to punish evil. It's inevitable that we'll offend many people. I had planned to tell you this later, but since we've come this far, let's get it out in the open.
Action: "Our enemies are not just limited to gang members; there are also the Enforcers, armed with long and short firearms. They come from various Martial Arts Academies, and among them are Primordial Energy Warriors who possess Secret Arts, Mind Masters, and even Alien Creatures."
"In any case, one wrong move and we're doomed. But don't worry too much. The Dawn Society doesn't cultivate people easily, and they won't send us to our deaths. Usually, we act in groups, supporting each other."
"I'm prepared," Jiang Cheng nodded.
"You won't get a free pass; you'll only traps."
Such high risks must be matched with equally high rewards.
Otherwise, he might as well run for his life.
"So, Brother Hong Cha, if a First-Rank Primordial Energy Warrior joins us, what benefits would there be?"
"A complete Earth Martial Art, are you satisfied with that?"
Hong Cha smiled, "I noticed your punching stance earlier. It seems like Shattered Jade Fist. This Human Martial Art can open up 28 Acupoints, which is just passable. The Earth Martial Art the Society will give you can open at least 40 Acupoints. Even if you only manage half of that, your combat power will surpass that of a Shattered Jade Fist practitioner with all 28 Acupoints open. Additionally, you'll receive ten portions of Secret Medicine."
Jiang Cheng shook his head.
"Brother Hong Cha, I still want to first complete the cultivation of Shattered Jade Technique, and that's not what I desire the most."
The Earth Martial Art mentioned by Hong Cha was undoubtedly more powerful than the Human Martial Art, but the Primordial Energy required to open the Acupoints was significantly greater.
And that was precisely what he lacked—Primordial Energy.
"Oh? What do you want then?"
Hong Cha's interest was piqued.
"I want a Secret Art for cultivating Spirit Energy," Jiang Cheng said.
Hong Cha was taken aback but then laughed.
"Haha, so that's it."
"Hmph."
Nightingale, who had been silent until now, let out a cold hmph, seemingly disdainful.
"Are your demands too high?"
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.
But this was indeed what he needed most at the moment.
"Indeed, it is high."
Hong Cha nodded, "Secret Arts that enhance Spirit Energy are rare, and each one is worth at least a million. As for Earth Martial Arts, they start at a hundred thousand. These are the current prices; if it were a hundred years ago, they'd be much cheaper. Additionally, Secret Arts for cultivating Spirit Energy are highly dependent on one's insight. Ninety-nine percent of people are stopped at the beginning, and only a few can enter. Those who can enter have the potential to become Mind Masters, like Nightingale here."
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but glance at the woman.
No wonder this guy is so aloof.
"For an Earth Martial Art, I can make the decision. But for a Spirit-type Secret Art, I must go back and seek approval first, and only then can I give you a response. Just know that the difficulty will be extremely high, so prepare yourself mentally."
Hong Cha's eyebrows furrowed.
Jiang Cheng was a First-Rank Primordial Energy Warrior, which was beyond his expectations.
But offering a million for cultivation was not in line with the regulations.
"Brother Hong Cha, I just want a Spirit-type Secret Art, even if it's only a portion of it." Jiang Cheng took a few steps back.
"If it's just a portion, we can try." Hearing this, Hong Cha's eyebrows relaxed a bit, "However, I must remind you that even if you obtain it, there's still a high probability that you won't be able to enter. At that time, you'll have wasted a chance to obtain an Earth Martial Art, and it won't be so easy to get another opportunity like this."
"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Hong Cha. But I've already made up my mind. Even if I can't enter, I won't regret it."
(End of Chapter)
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