Entry test, is something every sect has.
However, the Iron Armor Sect is stricter, requiring successful Martial Dao Entry Grade at a fixed time based on age.
This means that the older you are, the harder it is to join.
Xu Guang is already familiar with the rules of the Iron Armor Sect, only to find Zhu Zhenzhen arranged for colleagues to help him.
Regarding this Miss Zhu, he has not met her face to face, only knowing she's a very hardworking woman, diligent in martial arts since childhood.
The Zhu Fu branch holds great expectations for her from top to bottom.
"Thank you, Instructor."
Han Song waved indifferently, "Follow me, your course is different from theirs, you don't have much time, the sooner you start with Pile Skill the better."
Regarding Pile Skill, Xu Guang heard Zhu Cheng mention it before.
Martial Dao cultivation begins with Pile Skill, blood and vitality different from ordinary people, nourishing the skin and flesh, entering the Ninth Grade of Martial Dao.
Standing in Pile, requires years of accumulation.
As Han Song said, he indeed doesn't have much time left.
Xu Guang dared not delay further.
The Pile Skill practiced in the Iron Armor Sect is called Iron Pine Unyielding Skill, comprising thirty-six forms.
Xu Guang practiced diligently.
Han Song observed with admiration but felt a bit regretful inside.
Senior Sister Zhu said he is a distant relative of hers, someone with tenacity, just started martial arts too late.
Now practicing martial arts, the achievements are limited.
Even if he miraculously enters the ranks, his combat power should be the weakest among the Ninth Grade.
Martial Artist combat is never just a simple number game, but a variety of contests, from physical strength, speed, endurance, to the psychological level.
Even the psychological aspect is more important.
Children have honest nature, fearless, so those children after entry first cultivate various fighting techniques, training to become unwavering.
While Xu Guang's mind is mature, which is good, but also bad, it makes him overthink during combat.
Han Song shook his head.
Time passed second by second, Xu Guang's first time standing in Pile was longer than Han Song imagined, over half an hour.
"Take a break, your body's foundation is pretty good, three months might have hope, but don't push too hard, lest you go over the top."
Han Song clapped his hands, a servant brought a bowl of soup.
"This Little Wan Soup is specially to relieve the fatigue of standing in Pile, drink a bowl every day, strive to enter the ranks early."
After drinking a bowl, Xu Guang rested for a while, the soreness in his body magically disappeared, instantly understanding that this soup must be very precious.
"Instructor Han, can I drink more of this Little Wan Soup daily, I'm willing to pay."
A few days ago, the Zhu Family first allocated him a salary, 130 taels of silver, he isn't short of money now.
Han Song glanced at Xu Guang and couldn't help but laugh.
"This can indeed be purchased, money is something no one complains about."
Xu Guang's expression was subtle.
This damned familiarity, it seems like money talks everywhere.
"You don't need to think too much, this entry test evaluates all aspects, both aptitude and background, you have good family background, having money is naturally your advantage."
From this day forth.
Xu Guang started a life akin to a monk, setting off pre-dawn daily, walking twenty miles from Zhu Family's Ranch outside the city to the county, following Han Song to practice Pile Skill during the day, taking care of General Wei at night to gain Elephant Envoy experience, and running circles around the Elephant House before bed.
Daily busy, barely having time to chat with Zhu Cheng.
Although the Iron Armor Sect prepared meals for disciples, he would daily eat more at the Ranch, consuming some meat prepared for General Wei.
Zhu Cheng turned a blind eye, even tacitly agreed.
Because now he can command General Wei to do simple things.
In fact, at this point, if Xu Guang cannot let General Wei grow, he's almost useless, the Zhu Family might discard him.
But fortunately, Xu Guang still has skills, the Zhu Family lacks Eighth Grade General Wei, they need Seventh Grade General Wei.
Hence the Zhu Family's support for Xu Guang remains unchanged.
A large amount of silver spent, as time passes, Xu Guang's body becomes stronger, the feedback from the Elephant Contract increasingly astonishing.
The only bad news is that his martial arts achievements aren't ideal.
Not knowing if it's due to poor aptitude or being too old.
In half a month, he only feels his body lighter, but lacks the pre-Entry Grade physical changes Han Song and Zhu Cheng spoke of.
Despite feeling some anxiety, he can only practice steadily each day.
Morning.
Xu Guang sets off again.
Leaving the Ranch quietly each time, setting off before dawn, taking the side door.
Walking on mostly melted snow, Xu Guang puffing white breath, while observing the panel.
Finally, at a certain moment, he stopped.
[Name: Xu Guang]
[Current Job: 1, Beggar Lv5 (501/600). 2, Elephant Envoy Lv4 (501/500)]
[Professional Talent (Elephant Envoy): Enchantment (You form a contract with your closest giant elephant companion, receiving the favor of the elephant, strength amplified by the giant elephant)]
[Skills (Elephant Envoy): Elephant Friend Lv3 (3/40)+, Elephant Cuisine Lv3 (3/40)+, Elephant Traces Lv2 (18/40)+]
[Next career advancement requires Elephant Envoy Lv5 or above]
[Elephant Envoy] job can upgrade now.
In these half months, the experience gained daily was mostly saved for job upgrades, little spent on professional skill points.
Consumption was minimal.
Today, finally gathered enough experience.
Upgrade.
...
Sun already high.
Xu Guang has been standing in Pile for over two hours, Han Song clicked his tongue in wonder.
Inside, he thought.
Xu Guang's aptitude is really poor.
A normal person standing for two hours signals near Entry Grade, but seeing Xu Guang...
Indeed, people know their own situation.
Xu Guang has some speculation about his ability to stand for two hours.
Presumably, it's the strength bonus from Elephant Contract feedback making his body stronger than ordinary people.
Making entry more difficult.
He doesn't care much about this.
With a peculiar message in his mind, joy surfaced in Xu Guang's eyes.
[Detected career advancement opportunity, proceed with Martial Artist profession change?]
Change.
[Name: Xu Guang]
[Current Job: 1, Beggar Lv5 (8/600). 2, Elephant Envoy Lv5 (8/600). 3, Martial Artist Lv0 (8/100)]
[Professional Talent: Horizontal Pressure (When facing Martial Artists below your realm, produce a horizontal pressure effect, your momentum rises, qi and blood recovery speed increases)]
[Professional Skills: Iron Pine Unyielding Skill Lv0 (6/10)]
[Next career change requires Martial Artist Lv5 or above]
Xu Guang glanced first at his professional talent, now feeling the Golden Finger truly empowering him lies in assigned professional talent.
This Martial Artist professional talent...
Hard to evaluate.
This is...
Some speechlessness arose in his heart.
Other travelers triumph over strength, escalate battles in adversity, but when it comes to him, it's using realm to oppress.
Now he feels this talent is a mere talent for bullying minor opponents, somewhat superfluous.
After all, with your realm higher than the opponent's, dealing with them should be simple enough.