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Chapter 46: Martial Dao's Vigor
Chapter 46: Martial Dao's Vigor
"So, Ba Ge, you're saying that this crowdfunding is about raising funds from those wealthy clans and giant corporations?"
"Of course."
Ji Jingqiu pondered for a moment, feeling a sudden sense of relief, "Well, if it's a scam... we'll just have to give it a shot. What's the worst that could happen? If something goes wrong, I can always follow in the footsteps of that senior and run for the hills with my belongings in the middle of the night."
Hearing this, Zhang Chongba couldn't help but chuckle, but after a moment of hesitation, he swallowed some words.
Let me put it this way, you have two wealthy friends who support your cultivation, treat you to the finest food and drink all year round, and regard you as a dear friend, a sibling. But one day, their offspring commits a grave mistake, punishable by death under federal law, or they offend someone they shouldn't have, a powerful individual you can't handle. They come to you, begging for help on behalf of their child. Will you lend a hand or not? Spending money is just the first step; the real challenge is the emotional investment.
However, Zhang Chongba didn't voice these thoughts.
Because, in reality, such a situation was far-fetched for Ji Jingqiu.
It would only be possible for a young warrior who had already demonstrated exceptional talent.
For instance, the Martial Sun and Lunar Warrior in the sky.
"Well, since you're interested, I'll put you in touch." Zhang Chongba said, "You've already ignited your Heart Flame in Body Forging, and with just that, you deserve the title of a genius. As long as you stay on the right path, you have a great chance of reaching the Third Stage, and even the Fourth Stage is highly probable."
Ji Jingqiu nodded in agreement, knowing that the cost of Body Forging alone was over ten million, and he dared not think about the expenses for the later stages.
Suddenly, he asked, "Ba Ge, do all young martial artists in the Federation follow this path?"
Zhang Chongba understood his concern and replied, "There's no other way, not just on Dong San Huang Star, but in the entire Dong San District, martial arts have declined. There isn't a single grandmaster to lead the way, and even the martial halls are non-existent, so a proper promotion channel for martial artists doesn't exist."
"There is the academy route for promotion, but your situation is unique and doesn't fit the academy's recruitment criteria. So, this is the only path available to you."
"Nowadays, there are roughly three paths for martial arts promotion in the Federation. If you want to add another, it would be through martial halls or autonomous selections by large corporations."
Ji Jingqiu understood.
Just then, he received a special message, and it was from someone he had been waiting to hear from—Mei Jie, who hadn't been in touch for a week.
After reading the message, Ji Jingqiu felt restless.
Mei Jie informed him that she and Mu Lao had returned to Dong San Huang Star and were at their previous residence. They wanted to meet with him.
Mu Lao wished to discuss the Contemplation Chart with him.
"Ba Ge, I'll take my leave now if there's nothing else."
"Mhm," Zhang Chongba nodded, then added, "Don't worry about opening your meridians just yet, give it a couple more days. I'll come to see you in a couple of days."
"Alright!"
After bidding farewell, Ji Jingqiu left the office.
Once Ji Jingqiu had departed, a middle-aged woman with gold-rimmed glasses gracefully entered the room.
Upon seeing the sponsor, Zhang Chongba stood up to greet her with a hearty laugh, "Yan Jie! It's been a while!"
The woman addressed as Yan Jie smiled and teased, "You're not missing me, you're missing the money in my pocket."
Zhang Chongba got straight to the point, "What do you think of our little brother?"
Yan Jie adjusted her glasses and smiled, "He's doing well. His innate talent for mental cultivation is impressive, but his demeanor and personality seem overly composed."
"Isn't composure a good thing?"
"It's not bad, but it lacks youthful vigor, or you could say, vigor." Yan Jie explained, "For martial artists, especially in the early stages, vigor is crucial. It's about momentum and youthful enthusiasm."
"One of the Seven Handsome once said, 'Can a young person not be full of spirit?'"
"This kid is great, but he's a bit too composed, lacking in vigor, and that's not ideal."
When Zhang Chongba heard the words, 'Can a young person not be full of spirit?', he narrowed his eyes, pondering for a moment. He realized that there was some twisted logic to this statement.
In the past, I was fearless, both in the face of heaven and earth.
Back then, Ah Dao may have appeared cold on the outside, but he was passionate and just on the inside. He was quick to stand up for others, and he'd challenge anyone who crossed his path.
"I've reviewed the information you provided, and after removing your exaggerated self-praise, this child's conditions are quite impressive. It's a pity that his fate is not favorable."
"For him, the poisonous curse has both tempered his mind, making him resilient and unyielding, but it has also dampened his spirit. I have a hunch that he'll be a very steady martial artist, capable of securing fourth and fifth places. As for the grandmaster..."
Yan Jie shook her head without commenting further. She continued, "The fourth and fifth stages are indeed excellent, but he's not the kind of talent we're looking for.
"Of course, he's still worth investing in. If needed, I can support him...hmm, this much."
Zhang Chongba watched her hand gestures and probed, "Three thousand?"
"Three hundred."
Zhang Chongba rolled his eyes. "What can you do with three million? You're being too stingy. You're almost as bad as Deep Space Enterprises."
"If I were that Chancellor, and I heard Deep Space Enterprises was only offering two hundred million to support his pursuit of the title, I'd immediately break ties with them!"
Yan Jie smiled and said, "Three million is my personal support. As for the Chancellor...heh."
Zhang Chongba eyed her suspiciously, noticing her smile that seemed to carry hidden meaning. Suddenly, he asked, "You've already contacted the Chancellor, haven't you?"
Yan Jie smiled but remained silent.
Zhang Chongba shook his head, now understanding why she didn't have high hopes for Jingqiu. Apparently, there was a better choice.
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Very well, there's no point in forcing it.
"Yan Jie, when are you leaving?" Zhang Chongba asked with concern.
Yan Jie smiled and scolded, "Are you a dog? Your face changes so easily?"
Zhang Chongba shrugged, "I'm busy with my mission. Look at all these documents I have to go through."
Yan Jie carefully stepped around the documents on the floor and walked to the window, saying, "I'm leaving tomorrow. It's not even summer yet, how are the cicadas so noisy?"
Zhang Chongba chuckled, "Cicada Chanting Alerts Summer, youthful ambition, I guess."
Yan Jie smiled slightly, knowing that Zhang Chongba was expressing his dissatisfaction.
Business is business; it's not about personal relationships.
Actually, there was something she didn't mention earlier out of consideration.
For Ji Jingqiu, the most troublesome issue was still the poisonous curse.
According to their analyst's assessment, this would always be a hidden danger for Ji Jingqiu before his rebellious nature manifested, and the risk was extremely high.
She only trusted data analysis and her own judgment.
This was what her most revered industry senior had said.
It was this industry senior who, a hundred years ago, had singled out that martial artist from among countless nameless, insignificant young martial artists. He had immediately recognized the one who would later dominate his era and was praised as the one with the best chance of breaking through to the Supreme Grandmaster in a century.
The one Zhang Chongba mentioned earlier.
As Yan Jie left, Zhang Chongba reluctantly saw her to the door, standing half a step inside the threshold, not moving an inch, causing Yan Jie to roll her eyes repeatedly.
"That old woman has no vision."
After Yan Jie left, Zhang Chongba muttered. He circled the room twice, thinking hard, but couldn't come up with any other candidates.
He rubbed his bald head.
Should I...take charge myself?
...
...
Carrying a box of potions, Ji Jingqiu was on his way back. He planned to return to the martial hall first and then head to the lower district.
He looked up through the gaps in the leaves and saw the distant, scorching sun. The air was filled with the loud, tireless, and vigorous chirping of cicadas.
He muttered to himself.
It wasn't even summer yet, and the cicadas were already so loud and passionate.
What would it be like when summer arrives?
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(End of Chapter)
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