Martial Arts Overlord!

At this moment, everyone in the inner city branch was somewhat shocked and envious.

Who would have thought that Lu Jin would receive such treatment on his second day in the inner city?

It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy.

Lu Jin remained calm and quickly arrived at the martial arts school's special reception hall.

He Yulong was sitting on the sofa, talking to a middle-aged man.

The man looked to be in his early fifties, wearing a dark gray Chinese-style stand-up collar coat, his hair was neatly combed, and he sat there like a mountain.

His hands were clasped together on his knees, his knuckles were thick, and there was a thick layer of calluses on the base of his thumbs.

Those were marks left from years of holding knives or swords, but these hands were now resting quietly, without revealing any sharp aura.

But no one dared to underestimate them; anyone who could become the president of a city's martial arts association and also hold the title of city magistrate was not to be underestimated.

"Xiao Lu, come here." He Yulong beckoned.

Lu Jin walked over and stood opposite the middle-aged man.

The other person raised their head, their gaze falling on Lu Jin, and looked him up and down.

His gaze was calm, not like he was scrutinizing someone, but more like he was looking at something he had been searching for for a long time and had finally found.

He observed very carefully, from Lu Jin's posture to the curve of his shoulders, from his shoulders to the position of his arms, and finally his gaze settled on Lu Jin's eyes.

"sit."

The voice wasn't loud, but every word was steady, as steady as a nail driven into wood.

Lu Jin sat down opposite him.

"My name is Han Chong."

The middle-aged man smiled and spoke casually, as if he were chatting with a junior he had known for a long time, without any airs of a chairman.

"The president of the Pingshui City Martial Arts Association, who is also the mayor of Pingshui City, I heard about what happened last night. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed a young talent."

"The martial arts education in our Pingshui City is very good."

Han Chong picked up the teacup on the coffee table, took a sip, and then put it down. He then looked at Lu Jin and smiled slightly: "He killed Jin Hu while in the Flesh Refining Realm. The day before, he was only in the Second Stage of the Tendon Transformation Realm, and the next day he could kill ten Fourth Stage Tendon Transformation Realm cultivators in an instant. That same night, he killed three members of the Holy God Sect on his own, one of whom was a core member."

From building muscle to strengthening bones, it took less than a month. Xiao Lu, do you know what my first reaction was after hearing all this?

Lu Jin shook his head. "Mayor Han, you flatter me."

Looking at Han Chong's face, Lu Jin was still somewhat dazed. Having lived two lives, this was the first time he had ever met such an important person.

Jiang Wanli, due to special circumstances, was only the police chief and did not concurrently serve as the deputy mayor of Pingshui City.

"I'm thinking, I must meet this person in person."

Han Chong's tone remained calm, but a glimmer of light appeared in his eyes.

"The Pingshui City Martial Arts Association has been established for many years, and I have been the president for more than five years. There aren't many people that I can personally invite, but you, Xiao Lu, are one of them."

"You're quite impressive. I came here mainly to meet you, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."

"Tianlong Martial Arts School has nurtured a promising talent, and Chairman He, you have also taken on a fine disciple."

He Yulong smiled, a hint of pride in his expression, but remained polite: "Mayor Han, you flatter me."

He also serves as the vice president of the Pingshui City Martial Arts Association. With Han Chong's approval, he may have the opportunity to become the president of the association and one of the key figures in the city.

Han Chong leaned back on the sofa, his gaze still fixed on Lu Jin: "Now the whole country is vigorously promoting the development of martial arts, you should have felt it too."

Martial arts competitions, martial arts school rankings, and talent selections—things that never existed before—have sprung up like mushrooms after rain in the last two years. Why?

Because the nation needs strong individuals, those who can influence a city, a province, or even the entire country single-handedly.

He paused, his voice becoming more solemn: "I am the president of the Pingshui City Martial Arts Association. My duty is to find such people in Pingshui City, cultivate them, and push them to a higher stage."

If a martial arts prodigy who becomes famous throughout the country can emerge from Pingshui City, that would be my greatest achievement as president during my term.

So I'm here today not because you killed three cult members, but because I see that potential in you, and I've come specifically to invite you to join the association!

Lu Jin paused for a moment, then asked, "What benefits would joining the Martial Arts Association bring me?"

Han Chong smiled.

It wasn't a polite laugh, but a laugh that said, "That's a good question."

"Young people are very pragmatic."

He then held up one finger: "First, identity. You know how big Pingshui City is."

Lu Jin nodded. His world was many times larger than Earth, and there were many more people.

Based on the size of Pingshui City, it would be equivalent to several provinces on Earth, but in this world, it is only a second- or third-tier city.

"And to date, our Pingshui City Martial Arts Association has fewer than 10,000 official members."

Once you become a full member, no one in this city will dare to mess with you.

It's not because you're particularly good at fighting, it's because you have the Martial Arts Association behind you, the highest martial arts management body in this city.

Han Chong raised his second finger: "At the same time, the association's members come from all walks of life, including martial arts school owners, patriarchs of large families, heads of chambers of commerce, and powerful government officials."

Once you join the association, these people will become your colleagues, and your network will expand at an unimaginable speed. Some things won't require your personal intervention; a single phone call will suffice.

Hearing this, Lu Jin finally understood why Zhao Wen had said that members of the Martial Arts Association could avoid a lot of trouble.

This identity.

He was definitely a member of the Political Association in his previous life.

"Then there are resources. Every official member can choose one Heaven-level martial art to learn. This is the basic benefit of joining the association. As your contributions and strength improve, more resources will be allocated to you."

"Like certain medications that offer discounts, or your salary being tax-free..."

"More importantly, once you become powerful enough, you might be able to take my place."

"Of course, I see your potential is far greater than this."

Han Chong and He Yulong both laughed.

After listening, Lu Jin nodded without hesitation: "Okay, I'll join."

Han Chong smiled, reached out and patted Lu Jin on the shoulder with a light touch: "Okay, let's get the formalities done now. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

"Xiao Lu, I have high hopes for you. Maybe you can bring back a national championship representing Pingshui City."

He stood up, and He Yulong also stood up to see him off. Han Chong's secretary also quickly opened the door of a black car, and the license plate number came into view.

Ping A00002.

After Han Chong left, Lu Jin and the others returned to the top floor of the martial arts hall and remained silent for a few seconds.

He Yulong looked at Lu Jin with an extremely complicated expression, and after a long while, he finally spoke: "Little Lu, do you know what it means for Mayor Han to personally come to invite me? I've been the head of the inner city branch for so many years, and I've never heard of such a thing."

Your senior brother Zhao Wen took the exam twice before he finally got certified. You, on the other hand, had the mayor personally come to invite you.

Your talent has attracted the attention of many, so you should be extra careful and move to the inner city as soon as possible.

"We'll see, Master. I'll move to the inner city."

He Yulong took a deep breath and didn't urge Lu Jin any further. He then put away his emotions and his expression became serious.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. You're a member of the association now, but remember not to get complacent because of a little achievement. Now I'll teach you other martial arts!"

"By joining the association, you can learn one martial art. I am one of the vice presidents of the association, and I will teach you the Heart-Shattering Palm. Then you will be my true disciple. According to the rules of the martial arts school, my true disciples can learn three martial arts. You have already learned two of them yesterday."

"Furthermore, given your killing of another cult member last night, which enhanced the reputation of our martial arts school, and with the approval of the provincial-level martial arts school, you may learn another martial art!"

"A total of three martial arts techniques!"

At this moment, Lu Jin's eyes gleamed. What he needed was martial arts, the more the better, the stronger the better.

By learning more martial arts techniques, his attributes will increase rapidly.

Attributes equal strength!

As long as the attributes are high enough, what does it matter if there is no so-called realm, or what kind of enemy it is?

One punch and he'd be blown to bits!

"I will teach you the Heart-Shattering Palm from the association. A single strike to the chest leaves no visible wound, yet the force penetrates muscles and bones, directly damaging internal organs. It is similar in principle to the Dragon-Subduing Palm, which you have already mastered, but the Heart-Shattering Palm's penetrating power is purer and more concealed. The Dragon-Subduing Palm is a direct, powerful attack, while the Heart-Shattering Palm is a fatal blow. Using these two palm techniques together, one overt and one covert, will make your opponent unable to defend against them."

"True Dragon Probing the Sea Spear, a Heaven-level spear technique. You are my true disciple, He Yulong, and according to the rules, you can learn three martial arts. Azure Dragon Shattering Heaven Claw is the first, Dragon Subduing Palm is the second, and True Dragon Probing the Sea is the third."

He looked up at Lu Jin and said, "I see that your marksmanship is quite proficient. I heard from Chen Wei that you took down a third-tier saint with one shot last night. However, the Dragon God Spear technique you learned before is not enough for you. This other spear technique is just right."

When He Yulong introduced the third martial art, his expression became more serious than ever before, and his eyes even carried a solemnity that he himself did not realize.

"Little Lu, this third martial art is not at the Heavenly level."

His voice lowered slightly.

"It's King-level."

At that moment, Lu Jin's pupils contracted slightly. "King-level?"

You should know that the strongest martial arts he has ever encountered are at the Heaven level. Above the Heaven level is the King level, and above the King level are even more powerful martial arts. The more powerful they are, the rarer they are, and the more difficult they are to learn.

Lu Jin was very much looking forward to the day if he could master the King-level martial arts to perfection and break through the limits.

How much will his attributes increase?

"This martial art is a leg technique."

He Yulong spoke slowly, enunciating each word clearly, "I submitted a report to the provincial Tianlong Martial Arts School, detailing all the talents you have displayed since joining the school, and the provincial school made an exception and approved it."

I remember one sentence very clearly from the provincial museum's reply: "This child has talent, and an exception should be made."

He paused, looking directly at Lu Jin: "Do you know how many years it has been since the provincial academy approved any King-level martial arts manuals for its branches?"

I've been the head of the inner city branch for so many years, and there have been many students who have contributed to the martial arts school.

Is Zhao Wen good enough?

The provincial museum has never granted him any special approval for a King-level martial arts technique.

"You didn't acquire this martial art because you killed cult members; it's because the provincial martial arts school saw some potential in you that they were willing to invest in."

He took a deep breath, then said, slowly and deliberately, "I am not qualified to teach you this martial art, because I don't know it either!"

Suddenly, he pulled out a box from somewhere, opened it, and found a painting inside.

"This is a visualization diagram, delivered overnight by a provincial martial arts school, and this scroll is the key to cultivating king-level martial arts."

"To be honest, with your current strength, you are not qualified to contemplate and learn King-level martial arts. However, those with good talent can comprehend some things even when they are weaker."

"Because visualization practice requires strong spirit and willpower, but I think you, Xiao Lu, are not bad at all, far superior to other students of the same level."

"Generally speaking, most martial artists can only practice martial arts of the King level or above after reaching the Spirit Nourishing Realm."

"For the next seven days, you must stop practicing your other martial arts and focus solely on visualization, as the provincial school has only given you seven days for this."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin nodded. "I understand, Master. May I ask what this martial art is called?"

"Martial God's Powerful Kick!"

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