In the game "High Martial Arts," players start with the blessing of the Martial God.

Cuiying Tea House

Ji Ming followed Military Advisor Wang to a private room, where Chen Zhengfang was sitting at the tea table waiting for him.

The moment he saw the other person, Ji Ming smiled and quickened his pace.

"General Chen, you've gone to so much trouble!"

They are, after all, elders, and we should show them the proper respect.

"Brother Ji, how have you been?" Chen Zhengfang stood up to greet him.

This action relieved Ji Ming; at least today wasn't a trap.

"Thank you for your concern, General Chen. I'm doing well," Ji Ming said politely.

"Um!"

Chen Zhengfang nodded and smiled, "Brother Ji and my son have been classmates for many years. If you don't mind, you can call me Uncle Chen!"

Ji Ming's eyes flickered slightly, and a warm smile appeared on his face. "That kid has been rude."

"Uncle Chen!"

"Hahaha!"

Chen Zhengfang burst into laughter.

"Amin, sit down!"

After Ji Ming sat down, Chen Zhengfang sighed again, his eyes filled with apology. "Ah Ming, I only recently found out about what happened between that brat Chen Jun and you. Uncle Chen has failed in raising his son, I'm sorry you had to laugh at me."

As he spoke, Chen Zhengfang poured him a cup of tea. "I've already disciplined him, I hope you'll forgive me!"

Ji Ming quickly stood up and held the teacup steady. "Uncle Chen, you're joking. Chen Jun and I just had a verbal argument. There's no need for you to apologize."

"So you're not going to forgive Uncle Chen?"

Chen Zhengfang deliberately put on a stern face.

Ji Ming was helpless. He really didn't take it to heart. His fight with Chen Jun was back when they first started cultivating. They exchanged punches and kicks, and neither of them gained the upper hand.

Since then, they have rarely communicated. He doesn't have any ill feelings towards Chen Jun, after all, he didn't suffer any loss back then, and he had almost forgotten about it if it weren't brought up today.

"Alright, alright, Uncle Chen, let's let this matter drop and not talk about it anymore, okay?"

Chen Zhengfang then smiled, "That's more like it!"

Then, a small, transparent bottle appeared in his hand, containing a layer of light gray liquid.

"Consider this Uncle Chen's apology to you, please don't refuse." Chen Zhengfang handed over the jade bottle.

"This is... Yuan Liquid?"

Ji Ming was slightly taken aback when he sensed the dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth inside the bottle.

"That's right!"

Chen Zhengfang nodded in affirmation, "There are a total of thirty drops of Yuan Liquid here."

Ji Ming licked his lips, his heart trembling.

For a martial artist to break through to the Jade Purity Realm, they need to open their Heavenly Meridians and sense and absorb the primordial energy of heaven and earth. This primordial liquid is the product of the primordial energy of heaven and earth compressed to its limit.

This is something that all professions can use. The elemental power of mages and the spiritual power of cultivators are actually the primordial energy of heaven and earth, just with a different name.

Nowadays, natural Yuan Liquid in the Xuanhuang Realm is very scarce. Most of it is manually condensed by experts of the fourth rank or above. It takes a month for a fourth-rank, first-level professional to condense a drop of Yuan Liquid. During this period, the effect of their cultivation will be halved, which can be said to be a considerable cost.

Therefore, Yuan Liquid is extremely precious and difficult to buy even with Xuanhuang Coins. It is equivalent to Merit Points, with one drop of Yuan Liquid equaling one Merit Point. As a currency for trading among high-level professionals, its value is very stable.

"This is too valuable!"

Ji Ming shook his head repeatedly, offering thirty drops of Yuan Liquid as an apology?

He felt he didn't have that much face.

"Hmm? Ah Ming, are you looking down on me?" Chen Zhengfang feigned displeasure.

You've misunderstood.

Ji Ming smiled wryly, somewhat confused about what this person meant.

"Please accept this. I just hope you can take care of my brat to the best of your ability in the future," Chen Zhengfang said sincerely.

Seeing the sincerity in his eyes, Ji Ming suddenly realized what was going on.

An apology certainly wouldn't cost thirty drops of Yuan Liquid, but what if this were an investment?

Many companies contacted him after the last monthly exam, but he ignored them all. After all, he had a grandfather who was a third-level mage, and a few small favors were not worth owing him.

Even though those people offered very lenient terms, he didn't want to agree.

But he didn't expect that the person in front of him would also invest in him. Should he be flattered or what?

After a moment's thought, Ji Ming took the jade bottle and bowed, "Then thank you, Uncle Chen!"

Indeed, after careful consideration, he accepted this person's hidden investment, not only because the amount offered was large, but also because this person's identity was extraordinary.

As the commander of a thousand men in the Tiger Might Army, leading three thousand men stationed in Baichuan City, Chen Zhengfang could be said to be one of the most powerful people in the surrounding cities.

Establishing contact with him will not only benefit yourself, but also your parents!

After the college entrance examination, he would eventually have to leave Baichuan City. Forming a good relationship with Chen Zhengfang would greatly ensure the safety of his parents.

As for Master Luo and Uncle Fang, their origins are too mysterious, and they each have their own stories. They may not be able to stay in this small town for long, so he should make plans in advance.

"Haha, great!"

Seeing that he had accepted the Yuan Liquid, Chen Zhengfang was overjoyed, and his eyes became much more affectionate.

Ji Ming sighed inwardly, "Indeed, there is no affection without reciprocity!"

Sometimes, don't be afraid of owing favors; the more you owe someone, the deeper the debt of gratitude becomes!

Of course, this is assuming you have value; otherwise, owing too many favors is not a good thing.

The atmosphere between the two became much more harmonious afterward. Chen Zhengfang talked about the interesting things that happened in the Battlefield of Myriad Realms, and Ji Ming listened with great interest.

Finally, seeing that it was almost time, Ji Ming got up to say goodbye.

"Then, Uncle Chen, I'll take my leave now."

"Yes, cultivate diligently. I'll be waiting to hear the news of your acceptance into the Star Palace!"

Chen Zhengfang nodded. In everyone's eyes, the Jade Purity Realm would definitely not be able to trap Ji Ming. The Holy Land was practically a done deal. The only question was whether he could go further and pass the exams for the legendary Four Star Palaces.

Thank you for your kind words!

"Military Advisor Wang, please see them off for me!"

Upon hearing this, strategist Wang walked over and gestured for them to enter.

Ji Ming walked to the door and said, "Strategist, please wait. There's no need to see me off any further."

After saying that, he left.

When Wang Junshi returned to the teahouse, he looked at Chen Zhengfang and couldn't help but ask, "General, was it worth it for you to pay such a high price?"

Thirty drops of Yuan Liquid was no small amount for Chen Zhengfang. It took him nearly a week to raise the money. It was a gift of considerable value, if not a huge expense.

Chen Zhengfang smiled without saying a word. If his senses were correct, Ji Ming had already reached the tenth level of the Mortal Realm and could break through to the Jade Purity Realm at any time. How long had it been since the last monthly exam?

What's wrong with thirty drops of Yuan Liquid? He'd bet even more on Ji Ming's future. Besides, this kid might harbor some resentment, and he's already given him enough face and respect. After today, it should all be forgotten!

Moreover, establishing a good relationship with Ji Ming is also a way of creating a connection with Instructor Luo and Mayor Fang. Even if it doesn't have any practical use, it's always good to have it as a side move.

Of course, these words don't need to be said aloud.

The strategist shook his head, still unable to understand. "You should have waited until he truly broke through to the Jade Purity Realm before making a move. What if he really gets stuck?"

"madness!"

Chen Zhengfang put down his teacup. "By then, it will be too late. Offering help now can barely be considered a timely act of kindness, but by then, it will be too late to add to someone's already good fortune!"

"Old Wang, when did you become so petty?" Chen Zhengfang said, annoyed by his lack of self-control.

"The general's reprimand is correct; I am indeed foolish!"

Military Advisor Wang hurriedly bowed, his forehead covered in sweat, realizing that he had spoken too much and made a mistake.