High-level martial arts: Starting with a heart of steel, stats crush everything.

June 19th, early morning.

There are five days left until the start of the National Youth Prodigy Championship.

They need to arrive in Yanjing before June 20th for pre-competition drug testing; only those who pass the test will be given a contestant number.

Chen Mo left Chen Li and Xu Liu, who were packing their luggage, and ran towards the Taizhou Weapons Research Center, which was located in the suburbs.

At home, Xu Liu was packing her luggage while making a phone call.

"Hmm, clothes, pants, underwear, vests, socks, pillows, duvet covers, foot basin..."

Xu Liu practically moved her entire house so that Chen Mo could have an outstanding performance on the field.

Chen Li looked at the six suitcases neatly arranged in front of him, and sweat began to bead on his forehead.

"What's wrong, Mom? Did Xiao Mo fail to get into the martial arts academy?"

The call was quickly connected, and Chen Yi's voice came from Harbin.

"Mom, don't worry. Even if Xiao Mo doesn't get into the martial arts academy, I won't let him suffer any injustice."

"I'll speak to the Northern Army later, and you can send Xiao Mo to my side. I'll train him for a year, and then he..."

"Xiao Yi, what did you say?" Before Xu Liu could speak, Chen Yi on the other end of the phone started talking to herself.

"Who said Xiao Mo didn't get into the martial arts academy?"

"Xiao Mo is already a level two martial artist; he's practically guaranteed to be this year's champion!"

"..." There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by laughter as loud as that of Lady Shiji.

"Really?! My brother's a level two martial artist?!"

"Hahaha! I knew my brother couldn't be a good-for-nothing! He's just too low-key!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Xu Liu quickly moved the phone away from her ear to avoid the agonizing sound.

"Stop laughing. In a couple of days, if you have time, our whole family will go to Yanjing."

"Is Xiao Mo planning to attend the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy?"

After thinking about it, Chen Yi concluded that the resources at the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy were arguably the best, and it was also relatively safe.

It's a good fit for my younger brother; at least he won't suffer too much.

"I think that's a good idea. I'll ask for leave in a bit and then I'll go with you guys to visit the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy. I happen to have a senior student there who's an instructor..."

Chen Yi was still figuring out how to pave the way for Chen Mo when Xu Liu's voice rang out again.

"No, your brother is going to represent Taizhou in this year's national competition."

Chen Yi, who had been talking incessantly, suddenly fell silent, and there was no sound from the other end of the phone for a long time.

"Feed? Is the signal bad?"

Xu Liu glanced at the screen showing a call in progress with some confusion, and frowned slightly.

"Mom, do you know what the national competition represents?"

After nearly a minute, Chen Yi, having completely calmed down, began to speak again.

"Of course I know, but Xiao Mo wanted to participate, and there's nothing we can do about it."

"And everyone has already registered, so we're going for the drug test tomorrow."

"I understand. I'll wait for you at the entrance of Yanjing Martial Arts Academy tomorrow."

Chen Yi's tone was serious, seemingly unwilling for Chen Mo to participate in this year's national competition.

Without giving any reason, Chen Yi simply hung up the phone and went to ask for leave.

"This girl, she's over twenty and still so energetic."

Xu Liu shook her head, put away her phone, and continued packing her luggage.

"How will she find a boyfriend with this kind of personality? She can't stay single forever..."

...

An hour later, Chen Mo stood at the entrance of the Taizhou Weapons Research Center.

After verifying Chen Mo's identity, the security personnel at the entrance readily allowed him to pass.

"Are you student Chen?"

A tall and beautiful female researcher ran over as soon as she saw Chen Mo.

"Yes, you are..." Chen Mo asked, looking the woman up and down as she was only a head shorter than him.

"I'm the one who's going to greet you today and take you to test the Abyss Steel Gauntlets."

"My name is Yang Yingying, you can just call me Sister Yingying."

Yang Yingying smiled as she looked at the little boy in front of her, who was even taller than her, and led Chen Mo into the research center.

Chen Mo's name is known to everyone in Taizhou, including the researchers in the research institute.

After passing through various rooms filled with the clanging and tinkling of metal, the two finally stopped in front of a sealed door.

After entering the password and scanning the palm print, fingerprint, and iris, the door finally opened.

"That's quite troublesome..."

Chen Mo didn't quite understand. It was just a pair of gloves; why put it in such a place?

"No trouble at all. These are no ordinary gloves. The manufacturing process alone is worth seventeen million."

Yang Yingying shook her head and looked at Chen Mo very seriously.

"If you include the raw materials and the hide of the Abyss Beast, the total price of these gloves exceeds forty million."

"..."

Chen Mo really wanted to say, "Why don't you just give me those 40 million? Wouldn't that be more practical than these broken gloves?"

But no matter what, this is Taizhou City's goodwill, and he just needs to accept it.

"Come on, give it a try."

After entering the password again, a hidden compartment appeared in the wall, and a pair of light purple frosted fingerless gloves appeared in front of Chen Mo.

"Each pair of gloves weighs 22 kilograms, for a total weight of 44 kilograms. They have the ability to absorb impact and promote blood circulation."

"It can block most weapons on the market, including firearms, provided that the bullet hits the glove."

Yang Yingying carefully explained the ingenious use of the gloves to Chen Mo, and after listening, Chen Mo picked up the gloves and put them on.

These gloves feel wonderful, with no sense of restriction whatsoever; they were practically made for him.

[Host detected to have acquired armor, Defense +30, Current Defense 55 (Reduces damage taken by 55 points per attack)]

[Host detected to have acquired a weapon, Attack +20, Current Attack 58]

"These gloves combine the casting techniques of weapons and armor, so they can be used as both armor and weapons."

"Hopefully these gloves can play a role in the national competition; this is our research institute contributing in some way."

"Thank you," Chen Mo nodded in gratitude.

To be honest, he really liked the half-finger gloves; the 22-kilogram weight was just right for him.

"Chen, my mission is complete. Director Wei and the others who accompanied you to the national competition are waiting for you outside. Shall we leave now?"

Yang Yingying glanced at her phone, then looked up and asked a question.

"If we don't leave, we can try it in the lab."

"No need, I'll test these gloves on the field."

Chen Mo shook his head. Target practice was boring; it was better to have a real fight on the field!