I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

"The real reason I sent the Void Blade to find me and offered the [Hundred-Foot Pole] as a reward is..."

"It's not about 'not bowing down to Zhige' at all, but rather using this opportunity to get on good terms with the person in front of him..."

Xue Jing looked at the strange smile on Wu Youqing's lips and sighed inwardly.

"These important figures have way too many roundabout ways of communicating..."

……

Chapter 98 Leaping over the Dragon Gate, Burying the Old Body, Limits Between Heaven and Man, Changing with the Heart, Black Heaven Blade Whirlwind and Thunder (4K)

Xue Jing mentally elevated Wu Youqing's status by two levels, then, stroking his chin, said:

"So, the reason Bai Ya was able to offer such a reward as 'reaching the top' is entirely because of your influence, Boss."

Wu Youqing smiled and said, "You don't need to mind... Reaching new heights doesn't mean much to me. I don't need this thing, so you can use it without worry... if you accept this commission."

"White Crow is probably trying to build a good relationship with you, right? Although there are many complicated things I don't know, if I accept the commission and take the payment, they will think that you are accepting their goodwill, which will put you in a difficult position."

Xue Jing inquired.

Upon hearing this, a sly glint appeared in Wu Youqing's beautiful, amethyst-like eyes.

“I never said I wanted to have anything to do with them… They misunderstood my relationship with you, so the reward for your success is for you, and has nothing to do with me.”

Xue Jing exclaimed in surprise, "Is that even possible?"

This statement is a bit capricious... it could be said to break the unspoken rules that the other party usually accepts.

Although what Wu Youqing said was true, in the adult world, it is a big taboo to take something and then deny it, regardless of the reason.

However... given this wealthy and domineering CEO's intelligence, she naturally has the right to act capriciously, so there's nothing for him to worry about.

Xue Jing thought for a moment, then changed the subject and asked, "Xu Ren said that this newly appeared border area is a C-level and won't be too dangerous. Do you think that's believable, BOSS?"

Wu Youqing stood up, picked up the book in her hand, and walked towards the bookshelf area, casually remarking as she went:

"Since it's the kind of border area that can be withdrawn from at any time, it's reasonable to assume it's a Class C border area."

She tiptoed and shoved the book onto the bookshelf.

"However, in the grading system for border areas, the highest weighting factor is 'the degree of chaos in the rules,' which is related to the level of danger, but not entirely."

"Most of the C-level border areas are indeed not very dangerous, but there are also border areas that, although they are C-level, are inhabited by many high-risk creatures."

"If you're planning to accept this commission, you'd better be mentally prepared."

After listening, Xue Jing felt more at ease and nodded.

He stood up, walked to Wu Youqing's side, watched her run her fingers over the books on the bookshelf, and smiled:

"Then I'll accept this commission... I'm also very curious about the border region."

Wu Youqing paused slightly and glanced back at him.

"In that case... I'll give you something."

Xue Jing: "Hmm?"

After the girl finished speaking, she walked back to the rest area and took out a pair of frameless glasses that Xue Jing found very familiar from a small bag placed on a wooden chair.

GOD-1280: Ordinary glasses.

"Hey, isn't this the one you borrowed from the other containment companies, Boss? Didn't you return it?"

Xue Jing asked in surprise.

“No, I bought it.” Wu Youqing took the glasses, walked to Xue Jing’s side, and handed them to him.

Xue Jing raised an eyebrow and said:

"How embarrassing."

He reached out and took it without hesitation.

These glasses are a real gem; they can suppress the wearer's presence... When Wu Youqing wore them before, Xue Jing, who came to the library with a very strong purpose, immediately ignored them.

Wearing it is equivalent to giving yourself a 'stealth' buff, which will undoubtedly greatly improve your safety in dangerous places like border areas.

The side effect of its presence being greatly amplified after being removed... can also be used to increase the efficiency of catching the cat's divine power.

"GOD-1280 has been contained for a long time, and it's unknown when it will trigger a 'transfer,' so it's not expensive..."

Wu Youqing said casually.

"Well, I won't ask what your definition of 'not expensive' is." Xue Jing put his glasses back into his pocket and said seriously:

"Thank you, Boss."

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Xue Jing knew perfectly well that Wu Youqing had been so kind to him all along, and she must have had an ulterior motive.

But the benefits he received from this wealthy woman were all real. Even disregarding the divine relics, the information he obtained from her alone was priceless, helping him countless times in an intangible way.

This is a real favor, and he will repay it sooner or later.

A smile appeared on Wu Youqing's beautiful face as she said:

"Speaking of which, since you're planning to accept the commission, have you thought about how you intend to use your skills?"

Xue Jing thought for a moment and said, "I haven't decided yet. Do you have any suggestions, dear sister?"

“Since you want to follow the path of traditional martial arts, generally speaking, the best choice is naturally a talent related to the physical body.”

Wu Youqing said softly.

"However... I do have a different suggestion for you."

Xue Jing's eyes flickered: "Explain in detail."

Wu Youqing reached out and took a book from the bookshelf with the title "The Crucible Noble" on the cover. She returned to the wooden chair in the rest area and sat down, her long legs, clad in tight jeans, crossed over each other, her posture resembling that of a queen.

"There is a twelve-character mantra circulating in the martial arts world."

She parted her lips slightly and spoke.

"Leap over the Dragon Gate, bury the old body."

"The limits of heaven and man are changed by the mind."

"You should be very familiar with the 'Leaping the Dragon Gate,' which refers to breaking through the limits of the human body, reshaping one's own genes, and burying the old body."

The girl's fingers tapped lightly on the wooden table.

"The boundary between heaven and man refers to the limit between the human spirit and reality."

She looked at Xue Jing, who was listening intently.

"Your master should have already told you that the key to leaping over the Dragon Gate and breaking through the limits of the body lies in the 'spirit', right?"

"Yes." Xue Jing nodded.

Wu Youqing hummed in agreement and continued, "Using the power of the mind and spirit to forcibly influence the physical body and reshape genes, this act itself breaks through the boundary between heaven and man, which is to say, it is using the spirit to interfere with reality."

Xue Jing frowned and said, "The mind can interfere with reality? I thought the mental strength required to leap over the dragon gate was just another way of saying willpower, which was barely within the scope of science... If it refers to interfering with reality with the mind, then it is completely unscientific."

Wu Youqing shook her head and said, "There's no such thing as scientific or unscientific. Science is a set of methods for summarizing the laws of things... Theoretically speaking, existence is rational, and rationality is science. The spirit can interfere with reality, which is also a part of science."

"This power of spiritual intervention in reality sounds incredible, but its effects are actually limited; it can only be used in areas related to oneself..."

"Some powerful martial artists can use incredible techniques, such as delivering a punch that is theoretically impossible for their physical abilities to deliver, piercing through strong alloy armor, and smashing a tank..."

"This is actually because his mental strength is too strong, and he interferes with his own reality with his mind."

Upon hearing Wu Youqing's words, Xue Jing's heart stirred.

He recalled his 'Heavenly Blade: Whirlwind Thunder'... The blade energy that swept out and reached far away could not be explained by pure physics.

Could it be that he interfered with his own reality by using the spiritual essence of the Heavenly Will Blade?

"In short, mental strength is more important to martial artists than you think."

Wu Youqing spoke softly.

"Breaking through the limits of the physical body is called leaping over the dragon gate, while breaking through the limits of the spirit is called 'transforming into a celestial being'."

"Only the powerful spiritual force that can reverse the limitations between heaven and man and rewrite one's own reality can be the absolute foundation for reaching the ultimate martial arts."

"Therefore, I suggest you put your efforts into developing your spiritual talents."

Xue Jing nodded solemnly.

"I understand."

After saying that, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Good sister, you seem like an all-knowing encyclopedia, as if you know everything..."

This theory about how the mind can interfere with one's reality is probably only partially understood by Master Li Qi. It is likely a cutting-edge theory that circulates only among a small group of people.

This person seems to know everything.

Looking back on the time I've known her until now, from the very first question I asked her about divine relics, it seems there's no question she can't answer.

“I don’t know everything, I just happen to know what you want to know,” Wu Youqing replied casually.

……

Emerging from the library, Xue Jing pondered the insights gained from her conversation with Wu Youqing.

"Use your spirit to transcend the limitations of humanity and nature, and rewrite your own reality..."

"This martial arts training is becoming more and more fantastical... but it also has a subtle, almost scientific feel to it."

Xue Jing shook his head, took out his phone, and made a call to Xu Ren.

He had barely dialed the number when the other end answered immediately, without even a beep.

"Hey, have you thought this through?"

The receiver carried Xu Ren's direct question.

Xue Jing put the phone to his ear, hummed in agreement, and said, "I've thought it over. I accept this commission."

"...That's good." A sound of relief came from the receiver, seemingly from Xu Ren.