Chapter 38: Xu Bo's Help
Chapter 38: Xu Bo's Help
"If you are found stealing or spreading knowledge without purchasing records, it will be considered a violation of the law."
"Once proven, the Martial Arts Hall and the Cultural Hall will jointly impose penalties, starting from ten times the value." Xu Bo shook his head, "If the circumstances are severe, you might even be sent to prison."
Prison? Li Yuan held his breath.
"Teacher, won't this hinder the evolution of the entire human civilization's martial arts?" Li Yuan hesitated, "What about the poor?"
Without money, would they not be qualified to learn advanced techniques from manuals?
"Your idea is not wrong; this is indeed somewhat unfair to the poor." Xu Bo said, "Copyright protection is a double-edged sword."
"Excessive protection will stifle innovation."
"But without any protection, it will also stifle innovation." Xu Bo explained, "Therefore, after numerous social experiments, the current situation was formed."
"Whether it's basic or advanced, all cultivation techniques are fully disclosed, and a large number of first-rank manuals are also completely free."
"This is enough to allow ordinary people to try martial arts for free." Xu Bo said.
"For most people, it's extremely difficult to reach the third level in their techniques."
"If you are truly a martial arts genius." Xu Bo said, "With exceptional talent in techniques or physical attributes, then the nation and even the Seven Star Alliance will have various channels to discover talents, providing cultivation resources for free."
"Striving to discover all martial arts geniuses is the purpose of all forces in human civilization."
"Like you, the Martial Palace signed you early as a way to discover talents." Xu Bo smiled, "Similarly, students of the Martial University have free access to many second-rank manuals, and even some third-rank manuals, on the Martial Arts Knowledge Network."
"The nation pays the copyright fees on behalf of the Martial University students to the manual authors."
Li Yuan understood.
So, the nation, or even the entire human civilization, had already considered this.
"There are copyright fees."
"Driven by interests, powerful warriors will be more motivated to create new techniques and cultivation methods." Xu Bo said, "Paying copyright fees also encourages warriors to share their created manuals, rather than keeping them as personal treasures."
"Through mutual exchange, every warrior can learn from the wisdom of others, and their growth will be faster."
Xu Bo turned to Li Yuan and said, "In the future, if you create powerful technique manuals, you can also upload them to the Cultural Hall and receive copyright fees."
"You can make money just by sitting at home."
Li Yuan smiled, thinking about the many powerful and unique skills in history, which were only passed down to one or two people per generation, and would be lost if an accident occurred.
The continuous growth of human civilization stems from the passing down of knowledge through generations.
The same goes for martial arts.
"With your current martial arts level, learning two second-rank manuals is enough." Xu Bo instructed, "Wait until you break through the fourth level in both gun techniques and body techniques, then it won't be too late to learn more second-rank manuals."
"Yes." Li Yuan nodded.
If one's martial arts level is not high enough, even the head of a family might not master it, so wanting to gather the strengths of various schools is just a joke.
"Of course."
"In the cultivation plan, you don't need the monthly guidance from a master." Xu Bo said, "My guidance is sufficient."
"You've purchased the manual's copyright, so my guidance won't be considered a violation of the copyright law."
"Not seeking guidance from an Origin Warrior?" Li Yuan hesitated slightly.
Having Xu Bo as a teacher was naturally a great opportunity, but Xu Bo was only at the 19th rank.
Could he compare to the guidance of a second-rank Origin Warrior?
"What's wrong? Looking down on the teacher?" Xu Bo noticed Li Yuan's thoughts and revealed a smile, "Rest assured, my martial arts level is not weaker than most Origin Warriors. If it wasn't for... well, let's not talk about that."
Xu Bo sighed softly, his smile fading as if he had lost interest.
"Teacher, I was wrong." Li Yuan lowered his head in apology.
"It's not your fault, it has nothing to do with you." Xu Bo shook his head and continued, "From now on, every Wednesday evening, in my office, I will guide you once in gun techniques and body techniques."
"There won't be any additional charges."
"Thank you, Teacher." Li Yuan felt grateful.
Having the teacher set aside time specifically to guide him in gun techniques and body techniques was already extremely fortunate.
He couldn't ask for more.
After all, seeking guidance from a second-rank Origin Warrior would cost 100,000 cultivation points per session.
Suddenly—
"What's wrong, Teacher?" Li Yuan was startled.
"It's nothing." Xu Bo spoke in a low voice, his tone slightly trembling, "Just an old battlefield injury acting up."
"Okay, let's leave it at that for now."
"In martial arts, no matter how much others guide you, you still have to rely on your own practice."
"Don't worry, I just need to take some medicine. You can go back and think about it some more."
"Xu Bo endured the pain and said, "Yes."
Li Yuan was concerned, but he was smart enough to realize that Xu Bo didn't want to show any signs of weakness in front of him.
After Li Yuan left the office, Xu Bo slowly walked towards the rest room and took out a small, exquisitely packaged bottle from the refrigerator.
He opened and consumed it, and the pain throughout his body quickly subsided.
"I don't know how much longer I can live," Xu Bo muttered, a hint of ferocity in his eyes. "If it comes to that, I'll request to return to the Star Realm."
"Xu Bo."
"I'd rather die on the battlefield."
After a while, Xu Bo finally regained his composure. Suddenly, his smart wristband vibrated, indicating an unread message.
"Hmm? A message from Li Yuan? Asking about my health?" Xu Bo felt a warmth in his heart. "This kid is thoughtful."
Xu Bo guessed that if he didn't reply, Li Yuan would likely come to his office again to check on him.
"Black Dog."
"Reply to Li Yuan and tell him I'm fine," Xu Bo said in a low voice.
"Yes, master."
...
"It's good that the teacher is okay," Li Yuan said in the Martial Arts Room at school as he received Xu Bo's reply.
He closed the smart wristband and entered the Virtual Network Pod next to him.
As his consciousness connected, he arrived directly in the Flaming Star Space.
"Master," the purple-robed maiden appeared out of thin air.
"Use cultivation points to purchase the Second Rank Secret Art, 'Dragonstride Body Technique,' and the Second Rank Secret Art, 'Stellar Spear Technique,'" Li Yuan said directly. "Also, use points to buy an Essence Energy Pill."
There were still a few bottles of basic Qi Blood Potion left at home, so he didn't need to buy more.
"Master, please confirm the purchase list," Xiao Yu waved her hand, and a light screen appeared in front of Li Yuan, listing the items.
Li Yuan scanned the list and confirmed it.
"Confirmed."
Quickly, three messages from 'Flaming Star Space' appeared.
"You have obtained the usage rights for the Second Rank Secret Art, 'Dragonstride Body Technique,' which has been registered in the Martial Hall and the Cultural Hall. Deducted 100,000 cultivation points."
"You have obtained the usage rights for the Second Rank Secret Art, 'Stellar Spear Technique.' Deducted 100,000 cultivation points."
"You have purchased one Essence Energy Pill. Please fill in the delivery address... Deducted 100,000 points."
"Fill in the delivery address as my home," Li Yuan thought for a moment. "And schedule the delivery for 10 PM tonight."
As an L3 member of the Martial Palace, he was entitled to 24-hour delivery.
"Master, the Essence Energy Pill will be delivered to your door tomorrow," Xiao Yu said with a smile. "According to the copyright regulations, all Secret Arts of Second Rank and above must be accessed in the virtual space, and there are no physical copies."
"Master, you have obtained all the information for the Secret Arts. You may choose to enter the virtual space to study."
"Okay," Li Yuan nodded slightly.
If there were physical copies, it would be too easy to spread them privately. But in the virtual network, everything was monitored by human civilization.
"I want to see for myself how powerful this Second Rank Secret Art is," Li Yuan thought with anticipation.
...
While Li Yuan was studying the Secret Art in the Virtual Network, in the office of Song Yi, located on the 12th floor of the Guanshan Branch of the Stellar Combat Palace, a teacup suddenly shattered into pieces, spraying tea everywhere.
However, Song Yi, dressed in an exquisite outfit, didn't seem to mind. The glass shards couldn't even scratch her fingers.
Song Yi's eyes flashed with intense anger and a hint of coldness. "What? Li Yuan refused tomorrow's meeting? Why?"
"Yes," Zhong Cheng, dressed in black, stood there with a wry smile. "I only received Li Yuan's message this afternoon, and when I tried to contact him, he didn't answer."
"I even contacted his uncle and learned that he had been signed early by the Starfire Combat Palace," Zhong Cheng continued.
"Starfire Combat Palace?" Song Yi's eyes flashed with anger. "They snatched my invite? And broke the rules by doing so?"
"And this Li Yuan!"
"We had already agreed, but he rejected us without giving you a reason," Song Yi's eyes turned cold. "Is this the excellent candidate you spoke of?"
In an instant, Zhong Cheng felt a twinge of dissatisfaction.
You made the plan, but you're blaming me?
"Song Branch Master," Zhong Cheng said in a low voice. "As far as I know, Li Yuan's rejection of us is understandable."
"Understandable? What right do you have to speak for him?" Song Yi's eyes narrowed, sharp as blades.
"The Starfire Combat Palace offered a B-Class Contract," Zhong Cheng quickly explained.
Song Yi's pupils constricted.
The room fell silent.
After a while, Song Yi snapped, "Get out!"
"Yes," Zhong Cheng nodded and left, seemingly forgetting to close the door behind him.
(End of Chapter)
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