"Genetic modification!"
Lin Hongyi said a word that made Lin Qiuli's eyes widen.
"Genetic modification? Like the foreigners' cultivation method?"
"Yes, or maybe a combination!"
Lin Hongyi speculated:
"The national science ministry has been researching genetic modification of the human body similar to the foreigners' methods."
"But it's still experimental."
"Foreigners don't have our cultivation system. They use mech suits, gene modification, Gene Potion injections, and even beast medicines to strengthen themselves!"
"We've always rejected such barbaric methods, but we can't deny many Grandmasters came from these methods!"
"No way, Luo Xiu definitely didn't use that method!"
Lin Qiuli flatly rejected her father's guess.
She was sure of this.
Foreigners who undergo gene modification or wear mech suits are typically muscular, tall, and bulky.
Luo Xiu looked nothing like that, so she dismissed the idea immediately.
"So I said, it's just a small possibility!"
"Enough, Qiuli, don't overthink. Try to get closer to him. Maybe he'll reveal something?"
Lin Hongyi chuckled.
Lin Qiuli looked incredulous:
"Dad, you're just selling me out!"
"What selling? It's called making friends!"
Lin Hongyi coughed:
"Of course, if you really become close, I won't oppose it. Luo Xiu's got huge potential. If you two get into Imperial Capital Martial Arts University together, you really could—"
Bang!
A sandbag was thrown at Lin Hongyi.
"Alright, alright, it's just a suggestion!"
"Even suggestions are no good!"
Lin Qiuli gritted her teeth, her eyes full of determination:
"I won't approach him with ulterior motives. If he's strong, that's his business. My goal is to become Summer Country's youngest female Grandmaster!"
"Good luck!"
Lin Hongyi clenched his fist.
"By the way, Dad, do you know what Chengxin Hall Paper is?"
Lin Qiuli suddenly asked about what she overheard in the principal's office.
"Chengxin Hall Paper?!"
Lin Hongyi's relaxed expression instantly grew serious:
"Where did you hear about this paper?"
"From Luo Xiu. He wants to sell it to Principal Jiang!"
Lin Hongyi sprang to his feet, shocked:
"He… he has Chengxin Hall Paper?!"
"Yes, he's short on money, so he wants to sell it!"
"…"
Lin Hongyi's expression looked like he'd eaten something terrible, taking a long time to recover.
Selling Chengxin Hall Paper?!
"Well… that makes sense."
"It's useless to him now."
"But… did he actually sell it?"
Lin Hongyi smirked and looked at Lin Qiuli.
"I don't know. Probably sold it? Both Principal Jiang and the chief examiner are very interested."
"Hahaha, no one can resist the allure of that paper!"
"Even your old man wants to buy it!"
Lin Hongyi's face showed longing.
"Is that paper useful for cultivation?"
Lin Qiuli honestly had never heard of such paper.
"Of course. Even Grandmasters covet it!"
"You've probably seen my 'Shadowless Kick' manual, right?"
Shadowless Kick was Lin Hongyi's signature martial art.
"Yes, I've gotten a rough understanding."
Lin Qiuli gestured to demonstrate, but Lin Hongyi stopped her:
"Do you know why you can perform the moves?"
"…"
Lin Qiuli didn't really know. She just knew reading the manual helped her understand.
"That's because the manual was made on imitation Jinsu paper."
"Though not as spiritual as genuine Jinsu paper, it still carries some spiritual energy!"
"Paper is a medium—the older the paper, the more spiritual it is. Genuine Chengxin Hall Paper has absorbed natural qi for over a thousand years and is itself already spiritual!"
"It's like cultivation nowadays—after the Great Era of Martial Arts started, natural qi overflowed everywhere. Even plants and animals mutated. How could paper lack spiritual power?"
After finishing, Lin Hongyi pulled out his phone with photos of the Shadowless Kick manual.
"Viewing on a phone is basically useless!"
"Like reading an electronic martial arts manual on a computer, you can't really comprehend it!"
"The stronger the martial art, the more it needs spiritual paper or mutated plant/animal skin for etching. The spiritual energy in the medium assists in understanding techniques and methods!"
"The higher the spiritual power, the stronger the aid!"
"If my Shadowless Kick manual were on Chengxin Hall Paper, you could probably comprehend it fully after just one read!"
"So now you understand its value?"
Lin Qiuli's eyes widened; she finally understood why she couldn't grasp many manuals on a computer.
It wasn't because she was dumb or lacked talent—it was because of the lack of spiritual medium!
"The martial arts world recognizes four great spiritual papers; Chengxin Hall Paper ranks first, followed by Xie Gong Paper, Korean Paper, and Jinsu Paper!"
"Chengxin Hall Paper is the oldest!"
"Of course, some mutated bamboo slips and jade tablets nowadays also work well, but…"
"I never thought the Grandmaster would give such a precious item to that kid, and he actually sold it?"
Lin Hongyi shook his head, baffled by Luo Xiu's logic.
Lin Qiuli couldn't understand either; she could only think Luo Xiu was truly short on money.
"Qiuli, remember what I said: befriending him can only help!"
"I was hoping you'd enter the Small Secret Realm for training with the top score at Su City No.2 Middle School Martial Examination. Now it looks uncertain—I need to discuss with Jiang Gengyao."
"They have to give you a spot!"
"After your Martial Examination, you'll enter the realm directly and strive to breakthrough to advanced in two months!"
Lin Hongyi spoke seriously.
Lin Qiuli showed longing:
"Dad, is the Small Secret Realm really as amazing as you say?"
"Of course! It's the best place for Warriors to improve!"
"Not only is the spiritual energy hundreds of times stronger than outside, but it's filled with countless rare materials, ancient Warrior relics, and beasts!"
"This time Su City finally found one. All the Warriors here will be desperate to enter!"
"This Small Secret Realm will become the training ground for Su City students!"
"If Su City No.2 Middle School wins first place in the Martial Examination, I bet old Jiang will be overjoyed. Your school will rise to be the only 'Secret Realm University' in Su City!"
"…"
Lin Qiuli only listened to the first two sentences.
"I will definitely enter the Small Secret Realm!"
She clenched her fists, eyes bright with determination, then headed toward a power training machine, preparing to boost her punch power further.
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