The expensive price tag meant that the Li family simply couldn't afford a second set of combat gear.
However, a good set of combat gear could greatly improve one's chances of survival, making the two million spent quite worthwhile.
"Dad, Mom, Sis, let's head out," Li Shiji said to Li Chuxi and the others, dressed in his combat gear and sporting a neat, short hairstyle. He looked both handsome and bright, with a touch of boldness.
Li Father and Li Mother were on the verge of tears as they nodded continuously from the side.
They kept saying, "Good, good, good, my son is all grown up now."
The examiners for the Official Warrior Test weren't waiting for anyone.
The family left early in the morning.
Li Chuxi was dressed in city camouflage and carrying a travel backpack.
Li Father even asked her what she was carrying a bag for, and she made up some excuse to brush it off.
The four of them took a taxi to the military train station in the northern district.
The trains of today were no longer the same as those before the Great Destruction.
After the Great Destruction, disasters caused by wild beasts spreading everywhere had ravaged the world.
The once extensive land transportation network was now shattered.
Every human survival base was isolated, like islands submerged by the surging sea.
Ordinary people were forced to stay within their own cities for the rest of their lives.
Now, after efforts by the human factions, only a few important railway routes had been reopened for transportation.
All key checkpoints along the railways were guarded by the military to prevent wild beasts from disrupting the supply routes.
So, getting a train ticket to leave Jiang City and travel to other human survival base cities was incredibly expensive.
Upon arriving at the military train station, they were greeted by a bustling scene of vehicles and crowds.
For this Official Warrior Test, high-ranking members of the Thunderbolt Martial Arts Academy would be attending—though no one knew who leaked the news.
As a result, the number of Trainee Warriors attending the exam had surged to over a thousand, a record high.
The military had deployed soldiers to maintain order, not allowing anyone sending off the participants to linger at the station.
Family and friends could only accompany the trainees to a certain point before being forced to leave immediately.
Li Chuxi saw from the car that the train station was heavily guarded, with elite soldiers on alert, armed and ready.
Most of the trainees wore combat gear, some carrying swords and guns, and had to go through identity checks before being allowed to enter the station.
"We can only drop you off here. We can't park any closer," the driver said as he pressed the brake.
The taxi stopped, and Li Shiji turned to look at his parents, his eyes full of reluctance.
He then turned to Li Chuxi, grinning and showing his little tiger teeth. "Sis, there are so many people for this exam. I'll help you find someone suitable to be my brother-in-law. I'll introduce him to you."
Li Chuxi lightly tapped the bridge of Li Shiji's nose. "Stop running your mouth."
"Don't worry, sis. I'll be fine," Li Shiji said as he opened the car door, waved goodbye to his family, and walked toward the military train station.
Li Father closed his eyes and clenched his fist.
Li Mother rolled down the car window, shouting with concern, "Shiji, your life is more important! If you don't pass the exam, that's fine, don't worry about it!"
Li Shiji didn't look back but made an "OK" gesture with his hand.
At the same time, he grasped the small good luck pouch that Li Chuxi had given him, taking a deep breath.
"Sis, I know you'll protect me!"
Just as the taxi was about to leave, Li Chuxi called for it to stop, then opened the car door and stepped out.
Li Father and Li Mother looked at her in surprise. "Daughter, where are you going?"
Li Chuxi, with her backpack on, smiled confidently. "Of course, I'm going to take the Official Warrior Exam."
"What?"
Li Father and Li Mother were frozen in shock.
They thought they had heard wrong, or that something was wrong with their daughter's head.
"You're going to… take the Official Warrior Exam?"
Li Father and Li Mother called out in disbelief.
"Sweetheart, are you out of your mind?"
"The Official Warrior Exam is only for Trainee Warriors. Ordinary people can't even take it!"
"Don't do anything rash!"
Li Chuxi pulled out the registration manual from her backpack and handed it to her parents.
"I'm not being rash."
She smiled freely.
"Actually, I've already passed the Trainee Warrior test behind your backs, I just didn't tell you."
"One, I didn't want you to worry."
"Two, I didn't want to add to the family's burden."
After all, the family couldn't afford a second set of Fire God II combat gear that costs two million!
"Daughter, you…"
Li Mother looked at Li Chuxi, feeling proud yet worried and confused.
Li Chuxi had previously tested with no talent for the Martial Way, so no one knew how she passed the Trainee Warrior exam.
Moreover, the Li family only had these two children.
If both of them encountered an accident during the Official Warrior Exam, how would the elderly couple cope?
The death rate for the Official Warrior Exam wasn't low!
Li Mother didn't want Li Chuxi to go.
Li Father's hand trembled slightly as he pulled out a wrinkled cigarette from his pocket.
He tried to light it but realized he didn't have a lighter.
"Dad."
Li Chuxi, as if by magic, pulled out a lighter and lit the cigarette for him.
Li Father took a deep drag, then silently glanced at Li Chuxi before saying in a deep voice, "Let her go, honey."
"But…"
"They've grown up now, let her go."
"Good children, what's to fear in battle?"
Li Mother hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing.
The car behind them started honking, urging them to move on.
The driver said, "I say, folks, you should be proud. A family with two warriors, you should be proud!"
Yes, a family with two warriors!
In the end, the driver drove off.
Li Mother couldn't hold it in any longer and started crying.
"Ah, good children, what's to fear in battle?"
Li Chuxi let out a deep sigh and walked toward the train station.
After the identity check and verification, she waited in the waiting hall.
The hall was full of Trainee Warriors attending the exam.
Some stood, some sat, and those who knew each other were quietly chatting.
When Li Shiji entered, he felt a little lonely.
Everyone around him was either as strong as him or stronger—there was no one weaker.
"Sis…"
Li Shiji clutched the small good luck pouch in his hand.
At that moment, a hand patted his shoulder.
Li Shiji was startled and felt a familiar aura.
He turned around and found a familiar face.
"Sis!?"
Li Shiji exclaimed in surprise and confusion.
"Wait, how did you get in here?"
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