"I understand. There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world." Lu Sheng nodded. He had gone through the proper procedures to join Crimson Whale Sect with the intention of building a foundation for his family in Mountain-Edge City. At the same time, he could earn money and build a protective umbrella and a network of contacts. Of course, his ultimate goal was to find an inner skill that was more lethal than Blood Fury Skill.
Zhao Jie briefly introduced the rules of Crimson Whale Sect.
It was very simple. There were only three points: Do not easily betray the gang, do not divulge the gang's secrets, and obey the rules.
"As long as you can do these three things and aren't eliminated by the gang, you will receive a fixed amount of interest every month. Most of the shops in the city will have discounts, and when you encounter trouble, the gang will be your greatest support." Zhao Jie smiled warmly.
"A few days ago, our External Affairs Emissary, Lord Chen, had just conversed with the Deputy Commander of the city, Lord Jiang, regarding the settlement of the refugees in Mountain-Edge City. He's just an External Affairs Emissary, and yet he has the authority to speak with the upper echelons of the city. There are also many Elders of the same rank as him, as well as the Deputy Sect Master and Sect Master above him."
He gently divulged a little about Crimson Whale Sect's power to Lu Sheng. After all, Lu Sheng was dressed lavishly and had an extraordinary temperament. He was also a student of the academy, so it was very likely that he would be put in an important position. Building connections in advance could also be considered as sowing good karma.
Lu Sheng also understood that nowadays, those who could read and write like him in the gangs were all high-ranking intellectuals and management elites. Even if he did not know martial arts, he would still be able to live a carefree life in the sect. Therefore, he understood the other party's attitude.
He entered a small room at the side and registered. He didn't ask about his criminal record or family background. He only looked at his name, age, and expertise. Very quickly, Lu Sheng became an ordinary one-tail sect member of Crimson Whale Sect.
After Crimson Whale Sect members joined, they were required to contribute to the sect in order to obtain contribution records. Ordinary gang members' tasks such as patrolling, collecting protection fees, catching thieves, cooperating with the government in investigating human traffickers, and so on could all be counted in the contribution records. There was also a special organization under the Internal Affairs Emissary to evaluate and verify them and give them a corresponding contribution rating.
After understanding Crimson Whale Sect's system, even Lu Sheng was surprised to find out that the sect's management was extremely strict and meticulous. Moreover, from the looks of these missions, it wasn't considered a gang. Strictly speaking, it was a civil gray organization that had a good relationship with the government.
After registering, Zhao Jie seemed to want to build a relationship with Lu Sheng. With a smile, he led him out of the casino's back door and into a small courtyard with white walls.
"Old Master Xiao, who is in charge of this place, lives here. He is the evaluator of the disciples who join the sect, and he specializes in assessing the level of strength. As long as you pass this test, you can be classified according to your strength and be put in different positions. "
Lu Sheng smiled and nodded.
"I was just about to witness the martial arts of the sect's experts."
"Brother Lu, have you ever practiced any martial arts?" Zhao Jie asked as he walked.
"I've practiced some martial arts taught by my family's martial arts masters, but they're not strong." Lu Sheng shook his head and smiled.
"Old Master Xiao's Sword of Wind and Thunder ranks among the top thirty-six in the sect. Our Crimson Whale Sect has more than ten thousand members. To be able to rank among the top thirty-six among so many experts, he's definitely extraordinarily strong. Brother Lu will be able to have a good look at it later! "Zhao Jie pushed open the courtyard door and flattered.
Just as he entered, he heard an old man's voice from within.
"Didn't you just finish testing a batch? Why are you here again? "
Zhao Jie smiled and explained, "This time, Brother Lu is different from the others. I've personally made another trip. I'll have to trouble Elder Xiao to check again."
"Different from the others?" The old man's voice was full of vigor and doubt.
Lu Sheng walked into the courtyard and saw a white-haired, ruddy-faced old man in gray robes. He was holding a cup of tea in his hand and standing under the peach tree in the courtyard, looking at him.
"Greetings, Elder Xiao. May I know how the test begins?" Lu Sheng cupped his fists and asked.
"It's very simple. Little brother, just perform a round of martial arts that you're good at in front of this old man," Elder Xiao could tell that Lu Sheng had an extraordinary temperament and replied politely.
"I'm good at palm techniques …" Lu Sheng thought for a moment and stretched out his palms. "I joined Crimson Whale Sect in hopes of meeting the sect's experts and learning more powerful martial arts. I hope Elder Xiao won't disappoint me …"
Although his words were spoken with a smile, the warm atmosphere was completely different from before.
A faint murderous intent began to spread throughout the courtyard.
Elder Xiao's face turned solemn. He vaguely sensed that something was amiss.
He looked at Lu Sheng's stance again. His body was full of power, but he didn't unleash it. Instead, he was accumulating his strength, his entire body's strength circulating like a giant ball, steady and unruffled.
A look of shock appeared on his face.
"A Strength Proficiency expert?!"
"Strength Proficiency?" Zhao Jie was stunned as well. "How old is this Young Master? He's actually a Strength Proficiency expert? "
Even the number one sect, Crimson Whale Sect, did not have many Strength Proficiency experts. A hundred out of ten thousand members would be considered very good.
Such experts could usually serve as the backbone of some small cities. Placed in a headquarters like Mountain-Edge City, they would be the cream of the crop.
Lu Sheng smiled.
He pushed his right palm forward slowly.
"Hoo …"
A faint stench of blood filled the entire courtyard, as if a ferocious beast had pounced. It was extremely dangerous.
Zhao Jie and Elder Xiao felt goosebumps all over their bodies. Their hearts trembled.
"This is the Intent Proficiency realm!!" The teacup in Elder Xiao's hand fell to the ground with a clatter. He stared at Lu Sheng, dumbfounded.
"Y-y-you … How old are you?!! You actually … "
His throat was choked. For a moment, he couldn't speak. His face was flushed red, and he could only stomp his feet anxiously.
Zhao Jie reacted quickly and went to pat Elder Xiao's back. It took him a long while to calm him down.
"I wonder what level this move of mine is at in the sect?" Lu Sheng asked with a smile.
In actual fact, his strength far surpassed that of the Intent Proficiency realm. In fact, he was confident that he wouldn't lose to anyone at the level of Spirit Focus, which was above Intent Proficiency.
But there was no need for him to reveal too much here. The Intent Proficiency realm was enough for him to be taken seriously. Any more would make him too much of a monster, and it would be detrimental to hiding his trump cards.
Even so, Elder Xiao seemed to have aged quite a bit in an instant. His expression was weary, and he looked at Lu Sheng with a hint of envy.
"I, Elder Xiao … Thirty years of arduous cultivation to reach Strength Proficiency … Forty years of arduous cultivation to reach the pinnacle of Strength Proficiency … Who would've thought …" He couldn't help but sigh.
"I'll inform the headquarters immediately. I have no authority over Little Brother Lu's arrangements."
He quickly entered the house. Not long after, a black pigeon flew out and shot into the distance.
Zhao Jie looked at Lu Sheng again. His gaze was no longer as gentle as before. Instead, it was the opposite, with a hint of reverence.
He went into the house and brought a chair for Lu Sheng to sit. Then, he quickly poured tea for him and stood by the side to keep him company.
When Elder Xiao came out, he looked at Lu Sheng. The more he looked, the more stifled he felt.
'An Intent Proficiency expert in his twenties. Such talent … It's simply …' He felt that every moment he spent with Lu Sheng was a year less of his life.
Compared to Lu Sheng, this old man hadn't even reached Intent Proficiency. He'd lived half his life like a dog.
He sat in a daze for a while. Fortunately, Zhao Jie was there to chat with Lu Sheng, answering some of Lu Sheng's questions from time to time.
Soon, there were people outside the courtyard. A large group of people came in noisily. They were all dressed in black gang attire, and there were two people in the lead.
One of them was a white-haired old man with a long sword on his back. The other was a beautiful middle-aged woman with a voluptuous figure. She had two scimitars at her waist. Both of them had a white whale emblem on their clothes.
As soon as he entered the door, the old man shouted loudly.
"Who! Who's an Intent Proficiency expert!? I was so scared when I saw the announcement that I lost my sleepiness! An Intent Proficiency expert in his twenties! My goodness! This joke is a little too much! "
"Internal Affairs Emissary Elder Wang! Elder Ouyang!? "When Zhao Jie saw who it was, he was so shocked that his entire body trembled. Elder Xiao also hurriedly bowed.
"No need for formalities," the beautiful Elder Ouyang said warmly. Her gaze fell on Lu Sheng, who was the only one still smiling in the courtyard.
"You're indeed a dragon among men. Are you Brother Lu, Brother?"
Lu Sheng smiled and cupped his fists.
"I am Lu Sheng. I should be the Intent Proficiency expert you mentioned."
"Intent Proficiency? Are you serious?! Let me try punching you! "
"Boom!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man beside him pounced. The piercing cry of an eagle suddenly rang out in the courtyard.
"Good one!" Lu Sheng's eyes lit up. This was the first time he'd met an expert above Intent Proficiency who could also display the essence of martial arts.
He raised his Heart-Shattering Palm. Lu Sheng did not use his Qi, but met it head-on.
"Roar!"
Even without using his Qi, the Intent Proficiency of the Black Tiger Saber Technique he had comprehended produced a tiger's roar. It shook the peach trees in the courtyard and sent leaves flying like raindrops.
Lu Sheng's palms turned red. A blood-colored tattoo appeared between his brows. His body shot out like an arrow and collided with the old man.
"Bam! Bam bam bam bam! "
Their first palms bounced off each other. After that, they exchanged five consecutive palms before retreating separately.
"Hahahaha! How refreshing! " Lu Sheng's heart was instantly at ease. Apart from ghosts, this was the first time he'd felt so refreshed in a fight with someone. Under the situation where he didn't use his inner Qi, there was actually someone who could take it when he struck out with his full strength. He couldn't help but feel delighted at the sight of this, and a trace of appreciation welled up in his heart.
"Again!" Lu Sheng raised his palm forward. His palm was blood-red. He was about to attack again.
"Pfft!"
The old man fell backward and spat out a mouthful of blood. He fell backward.
"…"
Everyone present was dumbfounded.
"Lord Wang! Quick, save him! "Zhao Jie was the first to react. He rushed over and helped the old man up.
The middle-aged woman's expression was solemn. She hurried forward and took out a small bottle from her sleeve. She opened the stopper and poured out a white pill the size of a soybean. She quickly fed it to the old man.
Then, she massaged his acupuncture points and massaged the clotted blood.
A group of people surrounded the old man and busied themselves for a long while. Lu Sheng stood on one side. Elder Xiao came over, wanting to console him. But before that old man Wang was saved, anything he said would be futile.
He looked at Lu Sheng as if he was a monster. He shook his head and sighed. Finally, he patted Lu Sheng's shoulder without saying a word.
Lu Sheng was speechless. The hot-bloodedness that had just risen died down.
He suddenly understood what level of strength he had reached.
He was not a legendary figure like he had guessed. Perhaps he was stronger than that …
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