Chapter 8 Knife-Lord

1 a.m.

Ji Jingqiu opened her eyes on the bed.

Feeling refreshed and wide awake.

Master Yang was right. The deep sleep achieved through Entering Samadhi, lasting only two or three hours, is equivalent to eight or nine hours of normal sleep.

If this happens every day… wow, it’s practically extending your lifespan!

Just as Ji Jingqiu, who couldn’t sleep, was about to get up, she heard the sound of the door opening.

A moment later, the sound of a door locking came from the end of the corridor.

Grandfather has returned.

Ji Jingqiu immediately frowned and raised her eyebrows in disapproval.

This old man actually played mahjong until this late?!

He had clearly promised me that he would be home by 10:30!

I go to bed early, and I’m used to falling asleep around 10 pm, so I never noticed it before.

Today, we finally caught this restless old man red-handed.

Ji Jingqiu plans to find some time to talk to her grandfather about the “access control” issue.

He got up, turned on his smart terminal, and wanted to search for information about Wu Dao.

In the end, I gave up in disappointment.

The federal network has very strict control over content related to weapons; if your identity rank is insufficient, you simply cannot access it.

Ji Jingqiu is currently just a Level 1 ordinary citizen.

There are quite a few ways to upgrade your citizenship status.

For example, contributing to society, applying for patents, or completing a Martial Artist award. Rank certification, or getting into a federal university.

The Federation’s primary and secondary school system does not include martial arts courses, but universities equivalent to those in the previous world do offer martial arts programs.

In this world, students typically start university at the age of sixteen.

Unfortunately, Ji Jingqiu has been unable to complete his studies due to niedu syndrome. Even though he passed his academic exams, he spent almost no time at school, which prevented him from taking major exams.

However, he has now finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.

Ji Jingqiu was surprised to find that a gaming group she had joined before had suddenly become very active.

He was a little curious about what these night owls were talking about in the middle of the night.

However, you never know. The friends in the group come from all over the world, and it’s possible that it’s actually daytime on some planets right now.

Upon entering the group chat, the screen was filled with red envelopes!

Ji Jingqiu’s hands were faster than her eyes; she snatched it from bottom to top at lightning speed.

Just as he was grabbing the red envelope, a series of question marks slowly appeared in the group chat.

【Zuo Qianhu】: Did I see a ghost in broad daylight?

【Right Thousand-Household Commander】: Holy crap, guys, Chan’er’s account has been hacked!

【Seeing Me is Like Seeing a Mountain】: You won’t even let my brother go after he’s dead?! You wait, I’ll have someone find you and kill you!

…

After grabbing the red envelope, Ji Jingqiu read the comments and felt a little embarrassed.

【Cicada】 is his online name.

Before they take flight and sing, cicadas typically endure more than a decade of darkness and torment underground, until the day they emerge from the soil.

He chose this online name as a form of self-motivation back then.

He’s been quite busy lately, so he hasn’t been active and even muted the group chat. Everyone in the group knows he has niedu syndrome, so during this time he’s been lurking, everyone thought he was dead…

【Cicada】: Cough… I’m not dead yet.

The group chat immediately erupted, with people demanding that he verify his identity.

【Right Commander】:??? I don’t believe it!

【Cicada】: Sabei.

【Right Commander】: Hmm, it’s been a long time since I’ve heard that title. You know what, I’m starting to believe it. (Nostalgic)

Ji Jingqiu sent a disgusted emoji.

After a brief uproar, everyone accepted the fact that he was still alive.

He asked around and found out why there were so many red envelopes tonight. It turned out that 【See Me Like Seeing a Mountain】 was celebrating his admission to the Martial Arts Department of Han Hai Academy, one of the top ten universities in the Federation, and was giving away money in the group chat.

【Cicada】: I’m also planning to start practicing martial arts recently. I registered at the martial arts school today. Does anyone have detailed information about martial arts? Please send me a copy.

【Seeing me is like seeing a mountain】: Really?! Can your body handle it??

【Cicada】: Today, the Old Curator at the martial arts school praised my talent.

【Right Commander】: Silly child, if he doesn’t praise you, how will you give him money?

【╰殘憶追旧年】: Exactly, I’ve seen this kind of trick too many times. These days, martial arts schools mainly rely on fooling whoever they can. Back in the day, I…

【Cicada】: They won’t take my money.

【Everyone】:?

【Right Commander】: Oh no, what’s going on?

【Seeing Me is Like Seeing a Mountain】: The current martial arts training in the early stages is very harmful to the body, Achan, don’t force it!

【Cicada】: Hmm, I know. Our custodian said that if I can perform Innate Reversal, I can solve the Niedu syndrome problem.

【Seeing me is like seeing a mountain】:???

【 Cold Blade 】:?

Upon seeing the ID Cold Blade, the group erupted in chaos, just like when Ji Jingqiu was seen before.

【 Cold Blade 】: Long time no see, everyone. Ah Chan, I remember you lived in East 3 Huang Star, right?

【Cicada】: That’s right, Knife-Lord, long time no see!

【 Cold Blade 】: I have Wu Dao’s information; I’ll organize it and send you a copy later. I’m currently on a business trip in East 3 Huang Star; we can meet up offline in a few days.

【Cicada】: Sure, my treat!

【 Cold Blade 】: Hehe, okay. Also, congratulations to Ashan on getting into Han Hai Academy. I suggest you choose ‘Mentor Lu Xingying’ when you start school. Although his cultivation is relatively weak among Han Hai mentors, he is very good at training students and is a good teacher.

【Seeing Me is Like Seeing a Mountain】: Holy crap, Knife-Lord, what you said is exactly the same as my second uncle!

【 Cold Blade 】: Practice your martial arts diligently and try to join the Sea Martial Arts Society. I can help you get a membership opportunity.

…

Outside the window is an artificial lake adorned with delicate autumn colors.

The boy with dyed white hair suddenly got out of bed, clicked on his group member’s avatar, and was about to chat with Knife-Lord privately when he found that Knife-Lord’s avatar had turned gray.

It’s offline…

Ruan Qingshan, or rather, “seeing me is like seeing a mountain,” lay back on the bed in a starfish position and sighed.

It’s a pity we didn’t get to Knife-Lord.

Within their private gaming group, Knife-Lord is a legend.

Not only does he consistently rank first in the game, but he is also a legendary figure in real life, as can be glimpsed from his occasional chats in group chats.

They’re either on their way to suppress bandits on the border or have just finished chasing down a federal fugitive.

Ruan Qingshan dialed her older sister’s number.

“Sis, I just ran into Knife-Lord in the group chat again. He also told me to choose Lu Xingying as my mentor and to try to join the ‘ Sea Martial Arts Society.’ What kind of organization is that?”

In the projection, a short-haired woman dressed in martial arts attire frowned and drank:

“Go and dye your hair back to normal!”

Ruan Qingshan looked embarrassed.

Fortunately, her older sister didn’t make a fuss this time.

Ruan Xiqiu said in a strange way: ” Sea Martial Arts Society? If you can join Sea Martial Arts Society, Dad can say to everyone during the New Year, ‘Hahaha, how did you know my son joined Sea Martial Arts Society?'”

“…Is it really that exaggerated?” Ruan Qingshan was speechless.

Ruan Xiqiu sneered at Dao: “You don’t know anything! Sea Martial Arts Society is the most elite student organization in Han Hai Academy, bar none! They only accept twenty new students every year, do you think you’ll get a chance?”

“But…” Ruan Qingshan said weakly, “ Knife-Lord said they would help me get a chance to join.”

Ruan Xiqiu in the projection suddenly fell silent.

A moment later, Ruan Xiqiu said quietly: “Remember to serve your mentor well in the group.”

Ruan Qingshan sighed helplessly: “I wanted to too, but Knife-Lord went offline right after saying that, just like before, he’s still as unpredictable as ever.”

“Alright, I’ll hang up if there’s nothing else.”

Ruan Xiqiu just wants to find a quiet place right now.

“Wait!” Ruan Qingshan exclaimed, “Sister, Achan just showed up too! He said he wants to practice martial arts, and that the owner of a martial arts school told him that as long as he can perform Innate Reversal, his illness can be cured.”

Ruan Xiqiu exclaimed in shock: “You mean that boy with Niedu syndrome? He didn’t commit suicide?! Are you sure it wasn’t a hacked account?”

“Don’t curse her.” Ruan Qingshan was speechless. “Achan has always been a strong and optimistic person.”

Ruan Xiqiu was silent for a moment, then said seriously:

“To be honest, I really want to meet him. It’s incredible that he survived to sixteen with Niedu syndrome…”

If that’s the case, his willpower is unimaginable, and he might have a smooth journey in his spiritual practice.

Do you think he has a chance for an innate reversal?

“I haven’t seen him, Wu Fa, the judge.” Ruan Xiqiu paused slightly, “But only a true martial arts master can achieve Innate Reversal.” Prodigy!

“Sister, you’re not yet a martial arts master.” Prodigy? You were in the top 20 of the martial arts department last year!

Ruan Qingshan is strange.

His older sister is two years older than him and was also admitted to Han Hai Academy. She ranked among the top twenty in the entire grade in last year’s martial arts assessment.

Han Hai Academy is one of the top ten universities in the Federation. To achieve a ranking in the top twenty of such an institution, isn’t that a remarkable achievement?

Ruan Xiqiu softly said:

“Don’t even mention Innate Reversal. I’ve only broken four of the Five Limits of Celestial Humans. I haven’t even reached the Five Limits, so how can I talk about Innate?”

I am a martial arts expert Genius, but far from true martial arts prowess. Prodigy is still a long way off.

“Once you truly master martial arts, you’ll understand that before those monsters, you’re like a mayfly seeing the blue sky.”

…

【 Cold Blade 】: I’ve sent you the information. I’m currently offline; too many people are looking for me. If you have any questions after you’ve read it, feel free to ask me; I’m online.

【Cicada】: Thank you, Knife-Lord! I’ll treat you to a big meal in a few days!

【 Cold Blade 】: Hehe, I’ll look forward to it then.