I became a martial arts saint while playing games.

Gu Mingshan pulled Gu Yan to sit down on the sofa.

He seemed to have something to say, but after sitting down, he fell silent for a while, gazing out the window for a long time, as if he was contemplating words, or perhaps just lost in thought.

Half a minute later, he slowly spoke: "When I was young, I actually had a dream of becoming a martial artist."

Gu Yan indeed did not know this.

First, Gu Mingshan had never mentioned it. Second, although his parents in this life were no different from those in his previous life, the previous life he transmigrated to was not a martial arts society.

In his past life, Gu Mingshan had told Gu Yan that he had been poor in his childhood and had suffered countless hardships throughout his life to finally reach where he was today. Sometimes, he would hear his father sigh and say that his life had truly been difficult.

Seeing Gu Mingshan speaking and acting just as he remembered, he couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

"People say that what they don't have, they always try to make up for in their children," Gu Mingshan said. "At first, I thought so too. From the moment you were born, I dreamed that one day you would become a martial artist and go see the peak that I could never reach in this life."

Of course, I later discovered that your martial arts talent wasn't any greater than mine, so those feelings faded. I only wish for you to live a peaceful and happy life; I ask for nothing more.

Gu Mingshan shook his head and sighed, "But back then you were already obsessed with martial arts, just like I was when I was young. Sometimes I think, maybe it was because you were subtly influenced by me when you were young that you developed such a strong interest in martial arts."

But whenever I think about this, I feel that I influenced you to develop such an interest in martial arts, but unfortunately, I failed to give you superior physical constitution and talent. I really owe you a lot.

Gu Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "Dad..."

But before he could change his mind, Gu Mingshan interrupted him with a gesture, continuing, "But the situation is different now. Although I don't know how you did it, your progress... I don't even know what to say, it's truly astonishing."

"You must have been studying diligently every day during your time at university to have made such rapid progress, right?"

Gu Yan thought he was practicing hard, but in reality, he hadn't practiced for very long, just those two hours in the room...

"Since you have talent, then things are completely different," Gu Mingshan said. "I know you have the opportunity to switch from humanities to martial arts during your freshman year, um... isn't it once in each of the two semesters during your freshman year?"

Gu Yan nodded and said, "Yes, I've already registered. The assessment will be around the time I go back for this short holiday."

Although he hadn't failed before, his chances of passing the assessment were extremely slim, but he still signed up anyway. Even if he didn't pass, he could consider it gaining experience.

"That's right," Gu Mingshan said. "The spots for switching from arts to martial arts are limited each time, and you'll have to compete with others. But with your current progress, getting a spot should be a piece of cake. Once you enter the martial arts program, you'll get a lot of resources and more opportunities, and your progress will be much faster than it is now. But before that..."

Gu Mingshan paused, looked at him seriously, and said, "I need you to think this through. Do you really want to do this?"

Gu Yan was somewhat puzzled.

"There are some things I didn't tell you before because you didn't have the talent to pursue the path of martial arts," Gu Mingshan sighed. "But now that you have this option, I have to make it clear to you."

The path of martial arts is not as simple as it seems on the surface. People only see the martial artist's superior status and wealth, but most are unaware of the arduous journey on the path of martial arts.

While I can't claim to have any particular talent in martial arts, I've certainly walked far more paths than you, so I can responsibly offer this advice—the path of martial arts is very arduous.

Gu Yan said, "I know."

"No, you don't know. Believe me, only by going through it yourself will you know how many dangers there are," Gu Mingshan said. "To be honest, when you were born, I really wanted to see you achieve great things in martial arts to make up for what I did back then."

But as I grew older and watched you grow up, those feelings faded. To be honest, when I learned that you had only average talent and no chance to pursue martial arts, I felt a tiny bit of relief.

At that time, I thought that if you could live a peaceful and happy life, find an ordinary job that would make a living, and find an ordinary wife who would love you, that would be a good life.

If you truly have the talent and are determined to learn martial arts, your mother and I will definitely support you wholeheartedly. However, there are many hardships along the way, and ultimately you'll have to bear them yourself.

Gu Mingshan sighed and said.

"To be honest, although my achievements in this life are limited, I have suffered a lot. People say that parents hope their children will become successful, but I have no other expectations for you. I just don't want you to suffer the same hardships I have endured in this life."

Although his father spoke calmly, his words revealed genuine emotion and deep feeling, which overlapped with the image of his father in his past life. Gu Yan couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness when he thought of his past life.

"So think it through, once you start, there's no turning back," Gu Mingshan said. "If you're really determined to take this path, as I said, I will fully support you."

But if you don't leave and just want to live a comfortable life, no one will blame you for anything. Although Dad can't give you great wealth and status, he can provide you with enough to live a life of comfort and leisure. So don't force yourself, just do as you please.

But remember, whichever path you choose, your parents will fully support you.

He stood up and patted Gu Yan on the shoulder.

"Don't rush into a decision, think it over carefully today, kid."

As he spoke, he turned and went inside.

Although Gu Mingshan told Gu Yan to think it over carefully, Gu Yan didn't really have much to think about.

He had no choice before because he was of inferior aptitude.

But now that I've activated the cheat, if I still don't take off, then what's the point of having the cheat?

Switching to military studies is his next small goal in this phase.

Or rather than a goal, it's more like a to-do list. Because, as Gu Mingshan said, with Gu Yan's current strength, passing the martial arts entrance exam would be no problem at all.

Gu Yan returned to his room, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes for a moment, and then returned to the game interface.

He pressed the "Start Game" button, and the black and white world instantly regained its color. The candlelight flickered, and the game time resumed its flow.

The monsters left guarding the cave have all been dealt with, but Gu Yan is not in a hurry to leave.

I've acquired the starting techniques and gained experience, but the loot hasn't arrived yet.

Looting after a fight is a basic skill that every player must possess.

Gu Yan skillfully swept through the demon's lair and looted it.

This group of monsters wasn't particularly powerful, and they didn't possess any other rare or precious treasures. However, some of the cultivation aids they did have would be quite beneficial for newly created players in the early stages of their cultivation journey.

In addition, Gu Yan also found a token symbolizing the identity of the Demon Suppression Division, which clearly belonged to Shen Qinghan, so he returned it to her.

Also found were a longsword issued by the Demon Suppression Division and a Qiankun Ring.

The Qiankun Ring, commonly known as the storage ring by players, may appear to be just an ordinary ring at first glance, but it contains a hidden world within, capable of holding weapons, bags, treasures, and medicines without taking up much space or becoming cumbersome. It is truly an essential artifact for home life, travel, murder, and robbery in the fantasy world.

Even in the world of "Slaying Demons and Exorcising Monsters," it is a rare treasure that ordinary martial artists would hardly possess. However, the Demon Suppression Division is wealthy and powerful, and every officer above the rank of captain can obtain a standard Qiankun Ring.

Shen Qinghan fell into the demon's lair and thought her life was in danger. But now she not only survived the ordeal, but also managed to kill the whole group of demons and even retrieve all the things she had lost.

All of this was thanks to the boy I had just met, and now it all seemed like a dream.

She thought that this young man's talent and temperament were rare indeed, and that he had saved her life. After this matter was settled, she would take good care of him and nurture him wholeheartedly once he entered the Demon Suppression Division, so as not to fail this kindness and not to bury his extraordinary talent.

Shen Qinghan observed that the medicinal materials in the demon cave were useless to his own cultivation level, but they should still be helpful to Gu Yan, who was just beginning his martial arts journey.

She then gestured to the Qiankun Ring that the two had just found and said, "This ring is called the 'Qiankun Ring.' It can store anything without restriction and contains the void of the universe. Look around here, if there are any things that suit your taste, just take them and put them all in."

Gu Yan had already intended this, so he accepted the Qiankun Ring without ceremony and said, "Thank you, sir."