Wang Luo paused here, took a sip of water from his cup, and then continued:
"Moreover, if those powerful Secret Martial Arts fall into the hands of brutal, violent, and highly antisocial murderers, the harm caused might not be less than that of the Black Blood Species.
You should know that the wickedness of the human heart can even surpass that of so-called devils.
Such power is best kept in the hands of a select few.
And most importantly, the main force resisting the Black Blood Species is not solely dependent on Martial Artists in the Qi Blood Realm; the crucial factor lies with those Martial Artists who have opened their Divine Treasury.
Only the will of those existences can interfere with the Xi Ya Federation's decisions.
All these factors combined have led to the current situation.
However, in recent years, it seems the Federation has considered changing this status quo.
Some schools have started offering Fighting Technique courses, and those with good Aptitude may even receive special student quotas, allowing them to be taken in by a certain sect."
At this point, he seemed to realize he had strayed a bit, and he coughed.
He returned to the original topic.
"You can think of Zhu Xi as something similar to a mercenary guild.
Unless there's a major incident that threatens an entire city, it's impossible for them to demand anything from you.
Situations like that have only happened a few times in the more than a hundred years since Zhu Xi was established.
So, whether to accept missions and participate in hunting Black Blood Species is entirely up to personal will.
Completing missions can earn you points and cash, which you can then use to exchange for things you need."
Listening to Wang Luo speak eloquently, Hu Qi's doubts in his heart were also resolved.
He understood why the Federation appointed various sects as strongholds.
With the sects as points and the Sect Leader as the president, a Zhu Xi branch was established.
It must be said, this was indeed a good method.
Thinking of this, Hu Qi smiled and said:
"Teacher, you are truly knowledgeable. Listening to you speak, I suddenly feel enlightened."
Compliments depend on the person; if it were an ordinary person, it would be fine, but Hu Qi was a Genius who developed Qi and Blood Power in seven days.
Hearing this, it was more than just comforting.
Wang Luo's rugged face immediately broke into a chrysanthemum-like smile:
"These things are not secrets; if you stay long enough, you will naturally know them. First, take a look at the contract."
Subsequently, Hu Qi opened the contract in his hand and began to read it.
There weren't many pages in the contract, only eight or nine.
Aside from some clauses requiring secrecy and not disclosing information about the Black Blood Species to ordinary people, there were also benefits one could enjoy after joining Zhu Xi.
For example, an additional 10,000 was added to the basic salary of existing Core Class members, meaning a total of 20,000 per month.
Additionally, in emergencies, one could use their Zhu Xi identity to forcibly conscript police officers and even the military to cooperate with them, as well as a certain amount of killing immunity!
Seeing the last point, Hu Qi's pupils constricted slightly.
"Although this exists, its most fundamental purpose is to allow Martial Artists to hunt Black Blood Species without too many scruples.
Try not to overdo it unless absolutely necessary."
Wang Luo seemed to notice Hu Qi's gaze and reminded him in a deep voice.
"Once you overdo it, it's easy to incur the hostility and assassination attempts of other Martial Artists."
Hu Qi nodded, indicating he understood. After finishing reading, Hu Qi looked at Wang Luo and suddenly asked.
"What if I don't join?"
"Nothing will happen, it's entirely voluntary." Wang Luo smiled.
"What, you don't want to join?"
"Of course I'll join."
Hu Qi also smiled.
In his opinion, Zhu Xi had not too many restrictions, and it allowed him to learn more about the Black Blood Species. Not joining would be foolish.
Since the Black Blood Species existed, encountering them was only a matter of time.
Blindly avoiding them was useless; it was better to be prepared beforehand to avoid being swept along with the current when truly facing them.
He directly picked up a pen and signed his name on the paper.
"You kid."
Wang Luo was speechless.
He took a tablet from the drawer and handed it to Hu Qi.
"Additionally, according to the rules, after Qi and Blood Power spontaneously generates, you can learn a Fighting Technique that complements Qi and Blood Power."
"This Fighting Technique is different from the ordinary Fighting Techniques you learned before; only Martial Artists can use this Fighting Technique.
Because it incorporates the trajectory of Qi and Blood Power's circulation, without Qi and Blood Power, its true power cannot be unleashed. We usually call it a Qi and Blood Skill."
Upon hearing this, Hu Qi's expression was a bit strange, feeling a sense of incongruity about choosing such a thing on a tablet.
Shouldn't it be a Secret Manual or a book for him to choose from?
While complaining internally, Hu Qi reached out and took it, immediately sliding the screen to browse through it.
Coiling Dragon Palm, Red Falcon Fist, Fierce Wind Leg, Fine Rain Sword... The names were varied and colorful, sounding incredibly impressive just from their titles.
Counting them, there were quite a few Qi and Blood Skills listed.
There were dozens in total, meticulously categorized into fist, claw, leg, palm, sword, blade, and so on.
Below these names, there was also a link; clicking on it would show a few seconds of a simple demonstration video for that Qi and Blood Skill.
Hu Qi browsed through them, then withdrew his gaze and looked at Wang Luo.
"What if I want to choose a second one?"
"To prevent biting off more than you can chew, according to regulations, you can only choose one. If you want to choose a second one, you can only do so when your strength reaches Qi and Blood Second Transformation."
Wang Luo explained.
"Information about each Fighting Qi and Blood Skill is written above; try to choose one that suits you."
Hu Qi nodded and continued to watch.
Recalling the process of using an axe to chop those two Blood Slaves, Hu Qi decided to choose a Qi and Blood Skill that used a weapon.
With a goal in mind, it was easier to choose.
A few minutes later, his gaze settled on one of the Fighting Techniques. He clicked on the linked video, and after watching it, Hu Qi made his decision.
"I choose this one!"
Hearing this, Wang Luo looked over and saw several large characters written: 【Ghost Killing Blade】.
Immediately, his expression became a bit strange as he looked at Hu Qi:
"Are you sure? Although this Qi and Blood Skill is very powerful, it's difficult to master and also has some drawbacks. Very few people have managed to learn it so far."
"Confirmed."
Hu Qi nodded.
"Alright then!"
Seeing this, Wang Luo said no more.
...
"It only took seven days?"
Lin Tong hung up the phone, his expression a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
Just now, it was Wang Luo who had called, telling him that he had won their previous bet.
This left him somewhat astonished.
One must know, his bet with Wang Luo earlier was just a casual remark.
To be able to cultivate Qi and Blood Power within fifteen days was already considered a top-tier Genius; as for within ten days, he had never even considered it.
This matter would certainly attract the attention of the Sect Leader, and perhaps before long, the Sect Leader would have an additional Disciple.
This thought arose in Lin Tong's mind, and he felt a bit bitter; indeed, people simply couldn't compare to each other.
He himself had cultivated Qi and Blood Power in twenty-one days, which, in the eyes of ordinary students, was already considered a Genius, but compared to the other party, it was nothing.
However, this thought did not linger in his mind for long, quickly replaced by wild joy.
"This time, I've really hit the jackpot."
As the one who led the other party into the Snake Heart Gate, the benefits he would receive would certainly not be small.
Perhaps he could use this opportunity to try and Breakthrough that Realm.