You call this the way of the sword?

"Entrust Qingfeng?"

Chang Maofu looked at the mountain guard with some doubt, then suddenly realized something and asked, "You mean a special recruitment by the military?"

The mountain guardian said in a deep voice, "Summoning-type Dao bodies are rare. If one can join the army, they will be of great use."

Chang Maofu frowned, unable to respond immediately.

There haven't been any special recruitments by the military in Tiannan for many years, so long that the gentlemen no longer mention it.

The fact that the mountain keeper is bringing this up now shows that he truly thinks highly of Yang Qingfeng.

If Yang Qingfeng is specially recruited by the military, as long as he doesn't make any major mistakes during the big exam, he can still be guaranteed admission to the National Academy of Education, even if his grades aren't perfect in all six areas.

It's a good thing, but the cost is not small.

Accepting special recruitment is equivalent to joining the military; thereafter, military orders become absolute, and one has much less freedom.

Chang Maofu thought for a moment, then finally said with a sense of relief, "It is Qingfeng's honor to be appreciated by the military. If he is interested, I will naturally support him. However... I believe in Qingfeng. Even without the military's special recruitment, he can still get into the National Academy. What do you think, sir?"

The mountain guardian nodded. "Then we'll talk about it after the big exam. Consider it a safeguard."

Chang Maofu's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "That's excellent, then I'll have to trouble you, sir."

Suddenly, a strange cry came from the pavilion.

The easygoing gentleman slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "I know! Yang Qingfeng has not only awakened his talent, but his skills have also been elevated!"

The gentlemen were all stunned, then suddenly realized what was going on.

"I see!"

"No wonder..."

One gentleman said with a wry smile, "Skill enhancement... I haven't heard of it in a long time. I've forgotten that there are such wonderful things in the Talent Realm."

"Yes, he has awakened his talent and his skills have been enhanced. This kid has a bright future."

"I wonder how much his power has increased. His puppets seem quite strong; they should have improved by five or six levels, right?"

"Hehehe, Lao Chang, you're really going to make a fortune this year. That kid Yang Qingfeng might even earn you the title of top scholar."

Back in the pavilion, Chang Maofu felt a little lightheaded, and he kept his mouth shut more and more tightly. "Please don't flatter me, everyone. How dare I presume to discuss matters that are still unfinished? Besides, whatever Qingfeng achieves in the future, it will all be due to his own efforts."

"It has nothing to do with Chang, it has nothing to do with Chang, hahaha~~"

As Chang Maofu continued speaking, he couldn't help but laugh. The gentlemen were quite disdainful, but if this had happened to them, they would probably have reacted the same way.

It is said that parents hope their children will become successful, and teachers naturally hope their students will also be accomplished. They have been teaching for decades, and every single one of them brings them pride when their students make a name for themselves.

Don't even mention bragging about it for a lifetime, you could take it to your grave.

Amid Chang Maofu's arrogant laughter, it seemed that the outcome of this year's "Face Contest" was already decided. The gentlemen tacitly began to change the subject, and finally, there was an atmosphere of discussing philosophy over tea.

Before long, the vortex in the instance began to glow.

Everyone looked up at the same time, and then turned back to do their own thing.

There's no suspense now. Since they're not our students, let them clear the game if they want. It's just the first day of clearing a new dungeon, what's the big deal?

Yang Qingfeng stepped out of the light and saw the reactions of the gentlemen.

Chang Maofu strode over, his eyes full of smiles, and asked, "Qingfeng, how are you feeling?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Yang Qingfeng's information.

Yang Qingfeng, Kendo, Level 7

Less than six hours later, level 7…

Although it was somewhat expected, seeing it with my own eyes was still quite shocking.

Chang Maofu thought to himself, "The record that has been maintained in the southern region for hundreds or thousands of years has been broken by my own student."

I cleared the new dungeon in six hours and leveled up to level 7.

This record is unlikely to be broken in the future.

"It feels... kind of fun."

Yang Qingfeng looked around and asked in a low voice, "Sir, am I the first one to come out?"

Chang Maofu raised an eyebrow slightly and immediately understood.

This kid is trying to make him look good!

"That's right, you're the first one."

Chang Maofu secretly gave him a thumbs up and winked, "There's another battle coming up. You need to level up as quickly as possible, try to reach level 15 within five days and level 16 within six days, then you'll have a chance to get into the National Academy and go to the capital to play."

Is there going to be another war?

Yang Qingfeng's lips curled up slightly. He thought to himself that the master was really going all out. Well then, he would do his best to upgrade, aiming to help the master achieve a complete victory!

"Sir, are there any items in the canyon that can help me increase my mana?"

"Little Ghost King Jewelry"

The mountain guardian suddenly spoke up, and Chang Maofu smiled but remained silent.

Yang Qingfeng immediately understood and quickly bowed to the mountain guardian, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. May I ask which dungeon this Ghost King jewelry comes from?"

The mountain guardian didn't answer, but instead took out a seal: "Take this and go into the canyon to the outpost exchange. Give it to a girl named Yun Sheng, and she will tell you whatever you want to know."

I will spend the next few days in the canyon, whether it's for resupply or rest. If I have money to buy skill manuals after reaching level 10, I will have to go to the stronghold.

Yang Qingfeng looked at Chang Maofu, and seeing that he didn't stop him, he took the seal and then suddenly asked, "Senior, does this count as a mission?"

I guess so.

The mountain guardian didn't think much of it and gave a perfunctory answer. Who knew that the next second Yang Qingfeng would lean close to him and ask in a low voice, "Is there a reward for completing the task? Like some equipment or cultivation points or something?"

"Hahahaha!" Chang Maofu couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The mountain guardian stood there stunned for a while before chuckling, "Just picking up a few things along the way, you want me to transfer my inner power to you? You must be dreaming!"

"How about giving me some money?"

Like an honest young man, Yang Qingfeng compromised and said, "Senior, you may not know, but my family is poor and I can't afford skill manuals. After entering the canyon, I'm aiming for level 10..."

He paused here and rubbed his fingers together.

Looking at his earnest expression, the mountain guard laughed and scolded, "Get lost! If you want money, go find your master. I'll teach you how to do things and you'll get your share of the rewards. Forget about everything else, get lost."

Chang Maofu quickly pulled Yang Qingfeng aside, suppressing a laugh and signaling him to stop talking.

Then he took out a lot of things.

"This is a fatigue potion. It can eliminate fatigue and speed up the recovery of mana after use."

"This is a communication talisman. Once you get to the stronghold, go to the exchange and find anyone there. They will help you upgrade it to a Divine Communication Talisman."

"You know this is a protective stone."

"This is an escape charm. If you encounter danger in the dungeon, you can use it to escape immediately."

"..."

Chang Maofu handed the items to Yang Qingfeng one by one, muttering instructions and explanations under his breath. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he quickly added, "And one more thing, it's best to go to the stronghold first after entering the canyon."

"Use this money to buy a skill called Insight, which will help you understand monster information."

Holding the money notes handed to him by the man, Yang Qingfeng was filled with mixed emotions.

Ever since his grandfather passed away, Chang Maofu has been the person who treats him the closest.

He knew that Chang Maofu was penniless and not well-off, yet he always gave him food to take home, always asked him how much he needed, and would repeatedly remind him like this at crucial moments, never getting tired of it.

Yang Qingfeng didn't understand why the teacher took such good care of him, but since he had no parents, he felt that even his own father couldn't compare to the teacher's kindness.

Using the master's sword and spending the master's money, it seems that there is no need to repay.

But I will repay the debt of gratitude I owe you a hundredfold in the future.

"Have you written everything down?"

"Um."

"Then let's go."

Throughout the entire process, Yang Qingfeng remained silent. It wasn't that he didn't want to speak, but rather that he had so much to say but couldn't. He also remembered that this wasn't a final farewell, and he still had to help his teacher win the "face contest," so he simply headed straight for the canyon.

No amount of words can compare to concrete actions.

"Be careful when venturing into the mountains alone."

The mountain guardian stepped aside, revealing the entrance to the misty canyon.

The entrance to the canyon is a narrow passage.

It was a long, narrow passage that seemed to lead to an unknown new world.

Yang Qingfeng walked in with a determined look in his eyes, and just before he left, he heard his teacher call out from behind him.

Even lions and tigers exert all their strength when hunting rabbits; no matter what happens, never let your guard down...