Qian Lin had changed out of his combat uniform and was now dressed in a sharp business suit, exuding a sophisticated office worker vibe. His black leather shoes complemented his dark trousers, making his legs appear long and well-toned. Thanks to his training, Qian Lin's posture was upright and agile, with his legs not looking slender, but strong and proportional.
Li Chuxi quickly scanned him, quietly admiring his physique.
Qian Lin strode over, placed his hands on the table, and asked in a cheerful tone, "Why wouldn't I come? Although, it seems I was a little late, with Old Chairman Zhou already getting here first."
Li Chuxi responded, "You're not late. I just didn't choose to join the Thunder Martial Arts Hall."
"What?!"
Qian Lin was first shocked and then burst into loud laughter. His laugh was open and lively. He reached out, giving Li Chuxi a playful pat on the shoulder. "Were you waiting for me to show up?"
Li Chuxi smiled.
This guy was joking around, wasn't he? Li Chuxi raised her hand to grip Qian Lin's wrist, giving it a light tug as though to pull him over. Qian Lin's figure swayed slightly but didn't move. A flicker of surprise crossed his face. Li Chuxi might look slender, but she had quite a bit of strength.
"Interesting!" Qian Lin showed an approving expression. He had assumed that, given his level of cultivation, it would be difficult for an ordinary person to move him, but Li Chuxi's pull had made him feel a surprising amount of force.
Seeing that she couldn't move him, Li Chuxi simply released his wrist, crossed her arms, and smiled. "So, what brings you here?"
Qian Lin sat down beside her, crossed his legs, and casually said, "How about joining the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce?"
Li Chuxi raised an eyebrow. "What benefits would joining the Chamber of Commerce bring?"
"Benefits? There are plenty!" Qian Lin grinned widely. "Priority access to all sorts of resources, protection in case of danger, and a broad network. If you join, you'll find that doing business in Jiangcheng will be much easier. Most importantly, you've got such potential—if you join, the Chamber will surely focus on cultivating you."
Though Qian Lin's description of the benefits was tempting, Li Chuxi smiled but remained unmoved.
Li Chuxi replied, "I'm used to freedom. I don't like joining any forces. That's why I rejected Old Chairman Zhou's offer to join Thunder Martial Arts Hall."
Qian Lin stared at her in disbelief. "You... You really turned down joining Thunder Martial Arts Hall just for the sake of 'freedom'? That's the place everyone's dying to get into!"
Li Chuxi nodded.
Qian Lin's mouth hung open, unable to find words for a moment. To think that someone would reject such a great opportunity simply for freedom. Should he admire her unrestrained spirit or say she was a bit too reckless?
"Although I'm not joining the Chamber of Commerce, I can still make friends," Li Chuxi said as she extended her fist towards Qian Lin for a fist bump.
Qian Lin responded with his own fist and laughed, "Alright, we're friends now. But seriously, what's your plan after rejecting so many good opportunities?"
Li Chuxi shrugged. "One step at a time, I guess. First, I'll focus on improving my own strength."
Qian Lin stood up and patted Li Chuxi on the shoulder. "Good spirit! If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. I'll always help out, no questions asked."
With that, Qian Lin left the room with his usual confident stride.
After he left, Sun Zhenyue from the Mars Hunters arrived.
Representatives from several major forces in Jiangcheng came to invite Li Chuxi. It couldn't be helped—after her remarkable performance in the formal martial artist exam, she had become highly sought after.
Typically, passing the exam would only require hunting a low-level beast, but Li Chuxi had hunted mid-level and even high-level beasts.
A high-level beast was comparable to a Martial Grandmaster, someone who was considered a master in any base city.
Naturally, anyone would want her on their side. They weren't just inviting a regular martial artist; they were inviting a Martial Grandmaster!
The Mars Hunters came straight to the point, inviting Li Chuxi to join Jiangcheng's most well-known hunting squad—the Stellar Hunting Squad.
The squad was led by Jupiter Hunter, with four Martial Grandmasters and one Martial General, and they were infamous in Jiangcheng.
The Mars Hunter promised her a lot of benefits, and Li Chuxi was quite tempted. However, she wasn't interested in joining a hunting squad.
Joining such a team meant dealing with constant disputes over how resources were distributed. Li Chuxi preferred to hunt beasts on her own and sell them for herself, avoiding complications.
As expected, after Sun Zhenyue from the Mars Hunters left, Major Zhang from the military came next. He offered all kinds of benefits, and even spoke about the greater good.
"Major, even if I don't join the military, I will still fight with everything I have to protect my homeland."
Without saying much more, Li Chuxi also turned down the offer.
Other major forces in Jiangcheng reached out through calls and other means, offering their olive branches, but Li Chuxi declined them all.
She was getting ready to leave the Martial Artist Association when, just before she left, she received a metal box.
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