Gou Zai Xianwu Chaos World, Physical Sainthood

The man's appearance was extremely abrupt.

All the people saw was a gray shadow flash before their eyes, a gust of wind brushed their faces, and then the person appeared in front of Lu Cheng.

The man wore a black cloth turban over his head, a white cotton-padded jacket with a cross-collar underneath, and a gray straight-sleeved robe over it. A dark silver leather belt with an eagle-head buckle tightly bound his waist.

His eyebrows were neat and tidy, with the arch of his eyebrows resembling a mountain. His eyes were not large, but they were bright and expressive.

He has a straight nose bridge, a broad nasal root, a square and well-defined jawline, a strong appearance, and a steady posture.

Even through his clothes, Lu Cheng could see his well-defined muscles, and with his height of nearly two meters, he exuded an imposing aura.

As soon as the man appeared, he said to Lu Cheng:

"The analysis is good, but the Qi Refining Realm is not the highest realm. In terms of martial arts, it is only the beginning."

The voice wasn't loud, but it was deep and powerful, perfectly matching the person's appearance.

After saying that, he continued to ask:

"What's your name? Are you a disciple here to become my apprentice?"

The man emerged from the security company, his belt buckled with an eagle's head. Given his attire and age, his identity was obvious!

Upon seeing this, Lu Cheng bowed and said:

"Disciple Lu Cheng, aged sixteen, is from Hanliu Town. I have long yearned for martial arts and have heard of the Changfeng Escort Agency and the three masters. Today I have come to become a disciple and earnestly hope that my masters will accept me as their disciple."

The man nodded, said "okay," and then asked:

"Judging from your appearance, you are educated. Are you proficient in classical texts and arithmetic?"

Lu Chengdao:

"I have been studying since I was a child, but I am not very bright. I have only passed the county-level preliminary examination and dare not claim to be an expert."

"Oh?" The man was initially surprised, then asked curiously:

"The hardships of martial arts training far exceed those of studying, yet the rewards are not guaranteed. You are already a student at such a young age, and passing the county-level exam wouldn't be difficult for you. Why not continue your studies and instead choose to learn martial arts?"

Lu Cheng's eyes were firm:

"Studying for the imperial examinations ultimately depends on the power of the court; it may provide temporary security, but it is certainly not enough for a lifetime."

"Since I was born into this world, I do not seek prosperity in this life, but only that I may not be oppressed by the world while I am alive, and that I may uphold the proud world in my heart with my own fists."

"Hahaha, well said!" The man's eyes gleamed with admiration as he loudly proclaimed, "A man born between heaven and earth should act this way!"

"However, intelligence and ambition alone are not enough for martial arts. My name is Feng Zhan, and I am the third head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of the Changfeng Escort Agency. Please come in with me to have your bones and muscles measured!"

After saying that, he turned and walked into the security company.

This means that Lu Cheng was directly allowed to cut in line.

No one around dared to express any dissatisfaction; they simply watched with envy as Lu Cheng followed the man inside.

By this time, everyone knew that Lu Cheng had caught the eye of his master ahead of time.

As long as the test results show that his physical attributes aren't too bad, he'll definitely have a place in the escort agency in the future.

The chubby boy was initially startled by Feng Zhan's sudden appearance.

Seeing that Feng Zhan not only didn't cause him any trouble, but was also going to help Lu Cheng cut in line, he was immediately excited and hurriedly pulled a man and a woman beside him to follow.

Some disgruntled people tried to stop him, but the chubby boy retorted with "We're all in this together."

Seeing that Feng Zhan, who was at the front, did not react at all, everyone fell silent.

The three young men who had initially clashed with the four were a little uneasy, but ultimately did not leave.

……

The entrance to Changfeng Escort Agency is not large, but the interior occupies a very large area.

Unlike the northern and southern architecture of Lu Cheng's previous life, this residence appeared extremely rugged and spacious.

There are no auxiliary buildings such as screen walls, covered corridors, or hanging flower gates.

After entering and passing the rear building, you will find yourself in a large square paved with blue bricks, large enough to accommodate a hundred people standing loosely.

On the east and west sides of the square are two long rows of side rooms, extending all the way to a high-ceilinged lobby at the far north.

In front of the east wing room, there was a row of various weapons and equipment. To the north of the west side, there was a well. To the south, there was a large area of ​​plum blossom stakes of varying heights, thicknesses, and spacing.

Several tables and chairs were set up in the square. In the middle were three grand chairs, the one on the far east side was empty, and the other two were occupied by two men of similar age to Feng Zhan.

The man in the middle chair had a square face and a wide mouth, his face was like a red date, his eyebrows slanted into his temples, his eyes were deep, and his posture was dignified. At first glance, he exuded an aura of authority without being angry.

The one on the west side was thin, with a goatee under his chin, delicate eyebrows and eyes. He sat casually to one side, smiling as he watched Lu Cheng and his companions approach. He didn't seem to have any airs.

In the very center of the square stands a round, translucent, bluish-green stone platform, about three feet in diameter and half a foot high.

The top surface of the stone platform is as smooth as a mirror, with six grooved rings distributed from the inside out, and the sides are engraved with complex symbols that Lu Cheng could not understand.

At the very center, a wisp of white mist swirled and shifted.

In addition, there are two stone spheres of the same material as the stone platform, about the size of a human head, placed on the left and right sides of the platform.

On the east side of the square, a line of disciples turned in from the entrance.

To the west, there was a person sitting across a table, with writing brushes, ink, and books on it.

Behind the table, there were sixty or seventy young men and women carrying bundles, some standing and some sitting.

Lu Cheng looked through them but couldn't identify which one was a so-called "local tycoon".

Feng Zhan led Lu Cheng and the other three through the door and went straight to the front of the line.

He gestured for the four men to stay in front of the stone platform, then walked around it and sat down in the armchair on the east side, tilting his head and talking quietly with the other two men.

To Lu Cheng's surprise, the stone platform was clearly not far from the three of them, and he could see Feng Zhan's mouth opening and closing, but he couldn't hear a single sound.

It was as if an invisible barrier separated the three of them from their surroundings.

This skill greatly surprised Lu Cheng.

According to the skinny bamboo pole, all three masters of the Changfeng Escort Agency were only at the initial stage of Body Refinement.

According to Lu Cheng's understanding, even if it is called body refinement, it is still largely within the realm of mortal flesh.

But now it seems that this is far from the truth.

Both the way Feng Zhan appeared just now and the way he is speaking now are far beyond Lu Cheng's expectations.

The man on the west side stroked his beard as he listened, his gaze fixed on Lu Cheng.

The man in the middle remained expressionless until Feng Zhan finished speaking, at which point he nodded.

Then Feng Zhan said to Lu Cheng:

"This stone platform is a formation that can test a martial artist's aptitude. Stand in the center and follow my instructions step by step."

The man was still speaking normally, but his voice was now accurately reaching Lu Cheng's ears.

Lu Cheng didn't think much of it and followed Feng Zhan's instructions, walking onto the stone platform.

"Calm your mind and focus your attention on your dantian."

Following Feng Zhan's instructions, Lu Cheng soon felt a surge of heat rising from the stone platform beneath his feet.

The heat quickly rose up from his feet, traveled through his chest and abdomen to his limbs, circled his body, and then returned along the same path.

The moment the heat dissipated, Lu Cheng suddenly felt his body sink.

Then the wisp of white mist in the stone platform beneath his feet began to spread rapidly.

Almost instantly, the mist spread to the first groove.

Without pausing, it spread rapidly across the second groove at the same astonishing speed.

And the rate of spread shows no signs of slowing down.

Throughout the entire day prior, only that "rich landlord" had been in this situation.

Upon seeing this, Feng Zhan and his two companions ahead immediately showed surprise in their eyes.

Three arrays were forged on this stone platform.

The first course is called "Weighing Bones".

As the name suggests, it refers to the innate skeletal structure of the person being weighed and tested.

The range of fog diffusion inside the stone platform is related to the test subject's innate bone weight.

The rapid spread of the fog proves that Lu Cheng's innate bone structure is quite good.

Almost everyone around held their breath, staring intently at the mist inside the stone platform.

Everyone had only one thought in their minds:

Just how far can this kid, who was personally brought in by the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) to cut in line, go?